JP6367265B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that uses a game ball to play a game, and more particularly, to an effect for determining an advantageous game result.

In general, a pachinko machine has a special symbol display device that displays a special symbol, an effect display device that displays a predetermined effect, a starting point that triggers an electronic lottery related to the special symbol, and an electronic symbol that relates to a normal symbol. There are through-chuckers that trigger the lottery, electric tulips that open and close at the entrance of the start opening, and when a game ball launched toward the game area wins the start opening, an electronic lottery related to a special symbol In addition, the special symbol display device displays the mode in which the special symbol is changed and then stopped to notify the result of the electronic lottery. When the jackpot is won, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is provided. In this jackpot game, the player can acquire a lot of prize balls because the attacker device opens and closes a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) and the game ball enters the winning prize opening.

While the special symbol is fluctuating, the effect display device displays the effect symbol (dummy symbol) in a variable manner, and various effects that are tailored to entertain the player. For example,
There is a known effect that when a reach occurs during the probability change mode, either a big hit or a fall from the probability change mode to the normal mode is determined (see Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 describes that it can be determined whether or not a game should be ended depending on whether or not a reach has been formed.

JP 2007-244512 A

However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that a player loses interest in the contents of the performance itself because the occurrence of the reach determines the subsequent outcome of the game. Specifically, since the reach occurs at a relatively early stage of the production, the big hit or the mode fall is determined at that time. Then, regardless of the development of the subsequent production, the game result has two choices of jackpot or mode fall, and there is a problem that the player does not feel attractive in the content of the production itself.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to make interest in the development of subsequent effects even when an effect that confirms an advantageous game result is performed. The purpose is to provide a pachinko machine that can do this.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a game board having a game area where game balls flow down, a start opening provided in the game area, and an electric tulip that is provided at the entrance of the start opening and opens. , A special symbol lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a special symbol is won when a game ball is won at the start opening, and if the special symbol lottery means a lottery is won per special figure, Special symbol type determining means for determining a special symbol type by lottery from among a plurality, and special symbol variation pattern command determining means for determining a variation pattern command which is a command including information on the variation time of the special symbol; , when elected per the Japanese view, the a jackpot game control means for providing a bonus game in accordance with the type of special symbols, the effect display provided on the game board And an effect display control means for controlling the display of the effect display device, and the special symbol type is advantageous to the player in terms of the normal symbol and the content of the jackpot game compared to the normal symbol. In a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over the normal mode, which is a normal gaming state after the jackpot game, when one game ball is won at the start opening The opening operation of the electric tulip makes it easy to win a game ball to the starting port, and the winning probability per special figure is configured to shift to the short time mode, which is the same as the normal mode, The time reduction mode includes a first time reduction mode that is performed until the number of games after the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times, and a second time reduction mode that is shifted to after the end of the first time reduction mode. In the pachinko machine, the effect display control means controls so as to display a special effect when elected per the Laid view during the first time-shortening mode, the special effect in the first time-shortening mode In the case of displaying, when the special symbol type is the normal symbol, the special effect is controlled to be displayed with the content of the first pattern, while when the special symbol type is the advantageous symbol, The special effect is controlled to be displayed with the content of the first pattern or the content of the second pattern different from the first pattern, and the special drawing is not won per the special figure during the second time reduction mode and When a specific command that specifies that the special effect is to be performed is input from the figure variation pattern command determining means, the special effect is changed to the contents of the first pattern. Further, the display is controlled so as to display with the content of the third pattern different from the content of the second pattern .
Further, in order to achieve the above object, another invention different from the above invention is that a game board having a game area where game balls flow down, a start opening provided in the game area, and a game ball wins the start opening When the special symbol lottery means that the lottery to determine whether the special symbol is successful or not, and the special symbol lottery means that the special symbol lottery means that the special symbol is selected per lot Special symbol type determining means determined by lottery, jackpot game control means for providing a jackpot game according to the type of the special symbol when the special symbol is won, and an effect display device provided on the game board And an effect display control means for performing display control of the effect display device, and the special symbol type is advantageous to the player in terms of the normal symbol and the content of the jackpot game compared to the normal symbol. In the normal game state, one game is played when one game ball is won at the start opening and the number of games after the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number. In a pachinko machine configured to shift to a special mode that is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than a certain normal mode, a special effect displayed on the effect display device in both the normal mode and the special mode And the effect display control means controls to display the special effect in a predetermined case regardless of the lottery result of the special symbol lottery means during the normal mode, while The special display is controlled to be displayed only in the case where the special effect is won, and the display display control means is configured to display the special effect during the special mode. When the type is the normal symbol, the special effect is controlled to be displayed with the contents of the first pattern. On the other hand, when the type of the special symbol is the advantageous symbol, the special effect is changed to the first pattern. Control is performed to display the content or the content of a second pattern different from the first pattern.

According to the present invention, when a special effect occurs during the special mode, the fact that the winning is made per special figure is definitely notified, and when the special effect is displayed with the content of the second pattern, the contents of the jackpot game Can definitely be notified that the player is advantageous to the player, so that the player can look forward to the return of the special effect to the end. That is, it is possible to give the player the enjoyment at the stage where the special effect has occurred and the enjoyment when the final content of the special effect is known (the final stage of the effect). Even if the special effect is displayed with the contents of the first pattern, the contents of the jackpot game may be advantageous to the player. Therefore, even if the special effect is performed with the contents of the first pattern, Attract people.

Here, in the present invention, “the content of the jackpot game is advantageous to the player” means that, for example, when the number of rounds of the jackpot game is large, the attacker device (special electric accessory) is opened for a long time (for example, 30 seconds). This means that the number of prize balls that can be won during the jackpot game is advantageous to the player, but there are no other differences in the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game. A case where the state is advantageous to the player (for example, a case where the state becomes certain) is also included. In other words, it means that the profit that the player can obtain from the jackpot game is high.

Further, in the above configuration, a special mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode and that shifts when the special mode ends is further provided, and the effect display control means is provided with the special mode during the special mode. Regardless of the lottery result of the symbol lottery means, the special effect is controlled to be displayed in a predetermined case, and the special effect is won in the special mode, and the special effect is displayed in the game based on the winning. In this case, it is preferable to control to display the special effect as the content of the first pattern or the content of the second pattern regardless of the type of the special symbol. This is because there are more variations in production and game playability is improved.

According to the present invention, since the above-described configuration is provided, even if an effect in which an advantageous game result is confirmed is performed, it is possible to give interest to the development of the subsequent effect.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 in a state where a glass door is opened (a game board is not shown). It is the front view which showed typically the game board attached in the main body frame of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the special figure lottery process part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 1st, 2nd special figure low probability determination table and the 1st, 2nd special figure high probability determination table shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the special figure kind determination process part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the special figure kind determination table shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the common figure lottery process part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the jackpot classification, the electric support number of times, the number of rounds, and the attacker release pattern with respect to the kind of special figure shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the special figure fluctuation pattern command determination part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the special figure common fluctuation pattern command table shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows in which game state each variation pattern table shown in FIG. 12 is referred, respectively. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between each variation pattern table shown in FIG. 13, main variation time, reach probability, and variation time at reach. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the production | presentation control process part shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of each production | presentation table shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of game control when a game ball wins a first start winning opening in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation aspect determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special battle mode effect process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the chance mode effect process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal effect process shown in FIG. In the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1, it is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the frequency | count of a game after jackpot game, and the content of a battle effect.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.For the sake of convenience, the word “special symbol” is abbreviated as “special symbol” and the term “ordinary symbol” is “ It will be abbreviated as “common figure”. In addition, unless otherwise specified, “game” means the first starting prize opening 3
7a or the second start winning opening 37b refers to a game performed when a game ball wins.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko machine P according to an embodiment of the present invention has a vertically-rectangular machine casing 1 installed in an island facility of a game arcade, and a door-like opening and closing to the machine casing 1. A body frame 2 that is freely attached, a game board 3 (see FIG. 3) housed inside the body frame 2, and a door-like opening and closing attached to the front surface of the body frame 2, and a large opening 8 at the center. A glass door 4 formed with a transparent glass plate 10 attached to the opening 8 of the glass door 4, and a tray 5 that can be opened and closed below the main body frame 2 and accommodates a game ball. A front board 6, a launcher 9 provided at a lower portion of the main body frame 2, and a handle 7 attached to the front board 6. Furthermore, the speaker 20 is attached to the upper part of the glass door 4 one each right and left, and the various sound effects regarding a game are emitted. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine P includes a main control processing unit 100, a payout / launch control processing unit 105, a sub control processing unit 200, a prize ball payout device 14, and the like on the back side. Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 3 has a game area 31 on the board surface.
Can be observed through the glass plate 10 after being mounted on the main body frame 2. Game area 31
Is divided into a substantially circular shape by a guide rail (not shown) for sliding the game ball and a game ball regulating rail (not shown), and the game ball launched by the launcher 9 is It flows down in the region 31. Further, in the game area 31, the effect display device 34, the through chucker 21, the electric tulip 49, the stage (not shown), the first start winning opening (start opening) 37 a and the second starting winning opening ( A start opening 37b, a general winning opening 38, an out opening 39, a game nail (not shown), a windmill (not shown), a big winning opening 42, an attacker device 41 and the like are provided. A special figure display device 17 and a general figure display device 22 are provided at the lower right position of the game board surface.

In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 37a and the second starting winning opening 37b are provided with a gap in the left-right direction, and when the launching intensity of the launching device 9 is weak to medium (so-called bukko) When the game ball is fired for the purpose), the game ball may flow down the left side of the effect display device 34 and win the first start winning port 37a, but wins the second start winning port 37b. There is almost no possibility (see route A in FIG. 3). On the other hand, when the launching strength of the launching device 9 is strong (so-called right-handed game balls are fired), the game balls may win the second start winning opening 37b, but the first start win There is almost no possibility of winning the mouth 37a (see route B in FIG. 3). In addition, since the electric tulip 49 is provided in the 2nd start winning opening 37b, unless the electric tulip 49 is opened, it is impossible to win a game ball in the second starting winning opening 37b.

The effect display device 34 is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 3 and is the result of the electronic lottery relating to the first special drawing performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a or the second start. A predetermined rendering mode is displayed based on the result of the electronic lottery according to the second special drawing that is performed when a game ball wins the winning opening 37b. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used. ing. In addition to the background image being displayed on the entire screen, the effect display device 34 synchronizes with the first special figure or the second special figure that is variably displayed on the special figure display device 17 as a part of the predetermined effect mode. As a result, the dummy symbol (effect symbol) is displayed in a variable manner.

In this effect display device 34, the reserved ball random number is stored in the reserved ball random number storage unit (memory) 115a.
, 115b, a display area for performing a hold display (display that the hold ball random number has been stored) is partitioned. Specifically, a first reserved ball display area 34a for displaying that the reserved ball random number is stored in the first special figure reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is provided on the lower left side of the effect display device 34. In addition, a second reserved ball display area 34b for displaying that the reserved ball random number is stored in the second special figure reserved ball random number storage unit 115b is provided. First starting prize opening 37a
Alternatively, when a game ball is won in the second start winning opening 37b and a special figure random number acquired by the winning is stored as a holding ball random number, when a command output from the main control processing unit 100 is received, the holding ball is received. In the sphere display areas 34a and 34b, a white holding sphere is displayed.

The special figure display device 17 is a result of the electronic lottery related to the first special figure performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, or the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b. This is for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the second special drawing performed at the opportunity. More specifically, the special figure display device 17 displays the lottery result relating to the special figure in such a manner that the lottery result is stopped after the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, a number or a picture) is changed. In this embodiment,
A 7-segment display is used as the special figure display device 17. The special figure display device 17 is provided apart from the lower right portion of the game board 3 so as not to enter the field of view of the player watching the effect display device 34 at the same time. Then, the special figure fluctuates by causing the 7-segment display to blink, and the blinking stops and the fluctuation of the special figure stops by changing to a lighting display. This blinking time is the fluctuation time of the special figure (first special figure, second special figure).

In the present embodiment, the latter game is prioritized between the game based on the game ball winning in the first start winning port 37a and the game based on the game ball winning in the second start winning port 37b. (Special figure 2 priority processing). That is, even if the game ball has won the first start winning opening 37a first, if the game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b while the winning is held,
First, a game is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 37b, and after the game result is confirmed, a game based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 37b is executed. Become. Therefore, the lottery results of both the first start winning opening 37a and the second starting winning opening 37b are not displayed simultaneously. Therefore, the special drawing display device 17 displays the result of the lottery based on the winning of the game balls in the two start winning ports 37a and 37b. Of course, it goes without saying that two special figure display devices 17 may be provided separately.

The through chucker 21 has a gate structure through which a game ball can pass, and a magnetic sensor type through chucker detection sensor 46 that detects that the game ball has passed is incorporated therein. In addition, a general-purpose display device 22 for displaying the result of the electronic lottery related to the general diagram performed when the game ball passes through the through chucker 21 is provided next to the special-purpose display device 17. . In the present embodiment, the general-purpose display device 22 is composed of two LED lamps, and one LED lamp is lit when hitting a common figure, and the other LED lamp is lit when lost. ing. In addition, the usual figure fluctuates by alternately displaying the two LED lamps in a blinking manner, and the blinking stops and the ordinary figure fluctuates by changing to a lighting display. This blinking time is the usual fluctuation time.

The display control of the special figure display device 17 is performed by the first special figure display control unit 10 of the main control processing unit 100.
1a and the second special figure display control unit 101b, and the display control of the general figure display device 22 is performed by the general figure display control unit 102 of the main control processing unit 100 (see FIG. 5).

The electric tulip 49 is provided at the entrance of the second start winning prize opening 37b, and includes a pair of blade members that rotate about an axis orthogonal to the surface of the game board 3. When the solenoid is energized, The blade members are rotated in directions away from each other, and the entrance of the second start winning prize opening 37b is enlarged. When the electric tulip 49 is opened, the game ball can easily be
Wins a start winning opening 37b.

In addition, although not shown, the stage is a structure that is disposed below the effect display device 34, and the game ball stays temporarily while rolling. A groove is formed at the center of the stage, and a first start winning opening 37a is arranged at a position directly below the groove. Therefore, the game ball dropped from the groove is guided to the first start winning opening 37a with a high probability.

If the attacker device 41 becomes a big win (per special figure) as a result of the electronic lottery related to the first special figure performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, And as a result of the electronic lottery related to the second special figure performed when the game ball wins at the second start winning opening 37b, it becomes a big hit (per special figure) and a predetermined number of times when it shifts to the big hit game The device to be opened. That is, the attacker device 41 operates in accordance with the lottery results at both start winning ports 37a and 37b.

The attacker device 41 includes a plate-like lid member that opens and closes in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, and the lid member rotates around the horizontal axis by driving a solenoid (not shown). ing. In the state where the lid member is opened, the big prize opening 42 provided at the lower part of the game area 31 is exposed, so that the player can win the game ball in the big prize opening 42.

That is, in the attacker device 41, since the lid member normally closes the big winning opening 42, the game ball does not win the big winning opening 42. However, as described above, when the player shifts to the jackpot game, the lid member Is opened by a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 5 rounds or 16 rounds), and the big winning opening 42 is exposed, so that it becomes possible to make the game ball win in the big winning opening 42. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 42, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. That is, the player can win a game by winning a game ball in the big winning opening 42. The special winning opening 42 is a horizontally long rectangular opening, and the lid member of the attacker device 41 has substantially the same shape as the special winning opening 42.

In addition, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 38, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. Then, the first start winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, and the general winning port 38
The game balls that have not entered any of the attacker device 41 are collected from the out port 39. It should be noted that sensors 43a, 43b, 44, 4 for detecting the passage of game balls are respectively provided in the first start winning opening 37a, the second starting winning opening 37b, the general winning opening 38, and the large winning opening 42.
5 (see FIG. 5) is provided.

The front board 6 is provided with a receiving tray 5 that accommodates game balls and can be discharged to the outside. The tray 5 not only accommodates the game balls thrown by the player but also the prize ball payout device 1.
The game balls paid out as prize balls from 4 can also be accommodated. A launching device 9 for launching the game ball toward the game area 31 is attached to the lower part of the main body frame 2, and the tray 5
The game balls housed in the are supplied to the launching device 9 one by one. And the front board 6
When the handle 7 attached to the lower right is rotated, the launching device 9 can launch the game ball into the game area 31 with a launch intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation. In addition, FIG.
As shown in the figure, on the side of the tray 5, an effect touch button (operation unit) that is pressed by the player.
60 is provided.

The main control processing unit 100 is provided on the back surface of the game board 3 via a support member or the like. The main control processing unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a predetermined control program, a RAM (Random) that temporarily stores generated processing information and deletes the stored information. Access Memory) and the like. This CP
When U reads and executes various programs and data stored in the ROM, main processing relating to the game is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control processing unit 100 is a special drawing lottery processing unit that performs lottery related to whether a special drawing is successful or not when a game ball wins a winning winning opening 37a, 37b. Special symbol lottery means) 110, and special symbol type determination processing unit 120 that determines the type of special symbol related to the winning by lottery when the big winning (per special symbol) is won by lottery by the special symbol lottery processing unit 110 A special pattern fluctuation pattern command determination unit 130 for determining a fluctuation pattern command that is a command including information regarding the fluctuation time of the special figure, and a game state and a general condition related to the special figure based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the determination of the lottery result by the gaming state setting unit 140 and the special drawing lottery processing unit 110 that respectively set the gaming state shown in FIG. And a bonus game controller (jackpot game control means) 160 that actuates the attacker device 41 (solenoid) moves to jackpot gaming according to the class.

In addition, the main control processing unit 100 has a general drawing lottery processing unit 170 for performing lottery related to whether or not a normal drawing is triggered when a game ball passes through the through chucker 21, and a normal drawing for determining a fluctuation time of the normal drawing. The figure variation time determination unit 190, the electric tulip operation control unit 180 that controls the operation of the electric tulip 49, and the first special figure display control unit 10 that performs display control of the first special figure display device 17a.
1 a, a second special figure display control unit 101 b that performs display control of the second special figure display device 17 b, and a general figure display control unit 102 that performs display control of the general figure display device 22. .

As shown in FIG. 6, the special drawing lottery processing unit 110 updates the value of the counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, a range from 0 to 65535) based on a periodically input clock signal. The special figure success / failure determination random number generator 111 for generating hardware random numbers and the first special figure success / failure for performing the lottery related to the success / failure of the first special figure when a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37a. In response to the winning of the game ball in the lottery section 119a and the second start winning opening 37b, the second
And a second special figure success / failure lottery section 119b for performing a lottery relating to the special figure's success / failure.

In the present embodiment, the update speed for generating a random number of hardware random numbers is faster than the update speed of software random numbers described later, and the randomness of the extracted counter value (so-called pseudo-random number) is increased. It is improving.

The first special figure winning / losing lottery section 119a is triggered by a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 37a (at the timing when the detection signal from the start winning opening detecting sensor 43a is input to the main control processing section 100). The first special figure success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 112a for acquiring (latching) one special figure success / failure determination random number generated by the special figure success / failure determination random number generation unit 111, and the first special figure success / failure determination random number A first special figure determination unit 113a that determines whether or not the random number acquired by the acquisition unit 112a is a big hit with reference to the first special figure high probability determination table 116a or the first special figure low probability determination table 117a; When the first special figure success / failure determination random number obtaining unit 112a obtains a random number,
When the special figure or the second special figure is fluctuating, the acquired random number is a maximum of four reserved ball random numbers according to the first special figure (in other words, up to the upper limit of the predetermined number of four) And a first special figure reserved ball random number storage unit 115a for storing.

Here, the first special figure high probability determination table 116a is the first special figure low probability determination table 117.
The probability of winning a jackpot is higher than a. More specifically, the first special figure high probability determination table 116a has a jackpot winning probability of about 1/20, and the first special figure low probability determination table 117a is: The jackpot winning probability is set to approximately 1/100 (the so-called sweet digital probability). In other words, the first special figure high probability determination table 116a is set to have a five times larger probability of winning than the first special figure low probability determination table 117a.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first special figure low probability determination table 117a is referred to, the result of the first special figure success / failure determination has a value of the special figure success / failure determination random number of 0 to 0. A big hit is made up to 655, and a loss occurs when the value is from 656 to 65535. The first
When the special figure high probability determination table 116a is referred to, the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit when the value of the special figure success / failure determination random number is 0 to 3279, and the value is 3280 to 6553.
If it is up to 5, it will be lost.

Similarly to the first special figure success / failure lottery section 119a, the second special figure success / failure lottery section 119b is triggered by the fact that a game ball has won the second starting prize opening 37b (the detection signal from the start winning opening detection sensor 43b is the main signal). The second special figure success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 1 that acquires (latches) one special figure success / failure determination random number generated by the special figure success / failure determination random number generation unit 111 (at the timing input to the control processing unit 100).
12b and the second special figure high probability determination table 116b or the second special figure low probability determination whether the random number acquired by the second special figure success / failure determination random number acquiring unit 112b is a big hit (per special figure). The first special figure or the second special figure is changing when the second special figure success / failure determination unit 113b determined with reference to the table 117b and the second special figure success / failure determination random number acquisition unit 112b acquire the random number. In this case, the reserved random number storage unit for the second special figure that stores the acquired random numbers up to four (in other words, up to the upper limit of four predetermined numbers) as the reserved spherical random numbers according to the second special figure. 115b.

Here, the second special figure high probability determination table 116b is the second special figure low probability determination table 117.
The probability of winning a jackpot is higher than b. More specifically, the second special figure high probability determination table 116b has a jackpot winning probability of approximately 1/20, and the second special figure low probability determination table 117b is: The jackpot winning probability is set to approximately 1/100. That is, the second
The special figure high probability determination table 116b is set such that the probability of winning a big hit is five times higher than that of the second special figure low probability determination table 117b. The configurations of the second special figure high probability determination table 116b and the second special figure high probability determination table 117b are the same as the first special figure high probability determination table 116a and the first special figure low probability determination table 117a, respectively. ,
A detailed description of each table is omitted.

Further, for convenience of explanation, in the following explanation, the first special figure win / fail lottery unit 119a refers to the first special figure low probability determination table 117a and performs lottery related to the success / failure of the first special figure. The game state in which the lottery unit 119b performs the lottery related to whether or not the second special figure is successful with reference to the second special figure low probability determination table 117b is simply referred to as “special figure low probability”. Lottery part 119a
The first special figure high probability determination table 116a is referred to perform a lottery related to whether the first special figure is successful, and the second special figure high probability determination table 119b refers to the second special figure high probability determination table 116b, and the second special figure high probability determination table 116b refers to the second special figure high probability determination table 116b. The gaming state in which the lottery related to whether or not the special figure is true is simply referred to as “special figure high accuracy”.

Next, the special figure type determination processing unit 120 will be described. The special figure lottery processing unit 110 determines whether or not the jackpot is won (whether or not the special figure is won), whereas the special figure type determination processing unit 120 determines the type of the special figure. Is for. In other words, in this embodiment, the determination of jackpot / losing regarding the special figure is performed by the special drawing lottery processing unit 110.
The contents of the jackpot (type, number of rounds, number of power support, attacker opening pattern) are determined by the special figure type determination processing unit 120. Details of the above jackpot contents will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 8, the special figure type determination processing unit 120 sets the value of the loop counter to a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 399) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The special figure type determining random number generator 121 for generating software random numbers by updating the range one at a time and the type of the first special figure by lottery when the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37a The first special figure type lottery section 129a and the second start winning opening 37b
And a second special figure type lottery section 129b for determining the type of the second special figure by lottery when the game ball is won.

The first special figure type lottery unit 129a is triggered by a game ball winning in the first start winning port 37a (at the timing when the detection signal from the start winning port detection sensor 43a is input to the main control processing unit 100). The first special figure type determination random number acquisition unit 122a that acquires (latches) one special figure type determination random number generated by the special figure type determination random number generation unit 121, and the first special figure type determination random number A first special figure type determination unit 123a that determines the type of the first special figure from the random numbers acquired by the acquisition unit 122a with reference to the first special figure type determination table 125a, and a first special figure type determination random number acquisition unit If the first special figure or the second special figure is changing when the random number is acquired by the 122a, the obtained random number is up to 4 (in other words, up to the upper limit of 4 which is a predetermined number). First to remember
And a special figure type determination random number storage unit 124a.

As shown in FIG. 9, the first special figure type determination table 125a has a table configuration in which a random number for determining a special figure type and the type of the first special figure are associated in advance. Specifically, a total of three types of first special charts of 5R specific short-time symbols, 16R specific short-time symbols, and 5R normal short-time symbols are stored in the first special figure type determination table 125a. Each of the first special figures is associated with a special figure type determining random number 0 to 399. Since the range of the special figure type determination random value assigned to each first special figure is different, the probability that each first special figure is selected by the first special figure type determining unit 123a is It will be different.

More specifically, the three types of first stored in the first special figure type determination table 125a.
Among the special figures, those with special figure type determination random numbers ranging from 0 to 179 are associated with the “5R specific short time symbol”, and the random values are “16R specific” relative to 180-199. “Time-reduced symbol” is “5R normal time-restricted symbol” for those whose random values are from 200 to 399,
Each is associated.

As will be described in detail later, among the types of special drawings, “5R” indicates that the number of rounds of the jackpot game is five, and “16R” indicates that the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 16 rounds. `` Specific '' is the so-called probability variation, `` Normal '' is the so-called normal chance, `` Time saving ''
Indicates that a gaming state in which the electric tulip 49 is opened with high probability (so-called electric support) is given over a predetermined number of games.

As is clear from FIG. 9, the total number of random numbers associated with the “5R specified short-term symbol” is 180 out of 400 special figure type determining random numbers. The probability that “design” is selected is 180/400 × 100 = 45%. The selection probabilities for the other first special figures are also determined in the same way, and the selection probability of “16R specific short-time symbols” is 5%.
The selection probability of “5R normal time short symbol” is 50%.

Similarly to the first special figure type lottery section 129a, the second special figure type lottery section 129b is triggered by the fact that a game ball has won the second starting prize opening 37b (a detection signal from the start winning opening detection sensor 43b). Is input to the main control processing unit 100), the random number generation unit 12 for determining the special figure type
From the random number acquired by the second special figure type determination random number acquisition unit 122b that acquires (latches) one special figure type determination random number generated in 1, and the second special figure type determination random number acquisition unit 122b, Second
When the second special figure type determining unit 123b that determines the type of the second special figure with reference to the special figure type determining table 125b and the second special figure type determining random number acquiring unit 122b acquire the random number, When the figure or the second special figure is fluctuating, a second special figure type determination random number memory for storing up to four random numbers obtained (in other words, up to a predetermined upper limit of four). Part 124b.

As shown in FIG. 9, the second special figure type determination table 125b has a table configuration in which a random number for determining the special figure type and the type of the second special figure are associated in advance. Except for the selection ratio, since it is the same as the first special figure type determination table 125a, its description is omitted here. As is clear from FIG. 9, regardless of which of the first special figure type determination table 125a and the second special figure type determination table 125b is referenced, the symbol in which 16R is specified is specified as 5R. The setting is harder to select than the symbol. In addition, the second special figure type determination table 125b is more likely to select a symbol that defines 16R than the first special figure type determination table 125a. That is, it is slightly advantageous for the player that the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b.

The “16R specific short symbol” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “advantageous symbol” of the present invention, and the “5R specific short symbol” and the “5R normal short symbol” are “normal symbols” of the present invention.
It corresponds to.

Next, the general drawing lottery processing unit 170 will be described. This ordinary drawing lottery processing section 170 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, a random number generator 171 for determining whether or not to generate a random number, and a through-chucker 2
1 is a lottery unit 177 for determining whether or not a lottery is performed according to a common drawing when a game ball has passed. The random number generator 171 for determining whether or not a normal figure is made has the same configuration as the random number generator 111 for determining whether or not a special figure is appropriate. In addition, the usual-design lottery section 177
Is triggered by the passing of the game ball through the through chucker 21 (through chucker detection sensor 4
6 at the timing when the detection signal from 6 is input to the main control processing unit 100), and obtains (latches) one random number for determining whether or not a general signal is generated by the random number generator 171 for determining whether or not a normal signal is received A random number acquisition unit 172 for determining whether or not the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit 172 for determining whether or not there is a common figure is determined by referring to a determination table; When the normal figure is changing when the random number acquisition unit 172 for determining whether or not the answer is correct, the reserved ball random number memory for storing the random number is stored as a reserved ball random number for the normal figure up to four random numbers. Part 17
4 and as a judgment table, the ordinary figure low probability judgment table 1 with a low probability of winning per ordinary figure
76 and a normal high probability determination table 175 having a higher probability of winning per normal map than the normal low probability determination table 176.

Here, the normal figure high probability determination table 175 has a higher probability of hitting the normal figure than the normal figure low probability determination table 176, and more specifically, the general figure high probability determination table 175.
Indicates that the winning probability per ordinary figure is 1 / 1.1, and the ordinary figure low probability determination table 176 has a winning probability per ordinary figure set to 1/20. In other words, the ordinary high probability determination table 175 is set so that the probability of winning per ordinary figure is significantly higher than the ordinary low probability determination table 176. If lottery is performed with reference to the ordinary high probability determination table 175, in most cases, it will be won per ordinary figure.

In addition, for convenience of explanation, in the following explanation, the game state in which the lottery drawing lottery unit 177 refers to the usual figure low probability determination table 176 and draws lottery related to the usual figure is simply referred to as “general figure low probability”.
The game state in which the lottery drawing lottery unit 177 refers to the usual figure high probability determination table 175 and performs the lottery related to the usual figure is simply referred to as “normal figure high probability”.

Next, the electric tulip operation control unit 180 shown in FIG. 5 performs control so that the solenoid of the electric tulip 49 is energized to open and close based on the result of winning the lottery by the lottery processing unit 170. Yes. The electric tulip operation control unit 180 opens the electric tulip 49 twice with an opening time of 1.2 seconds (interval 0.8 seconds) for each time of normal drawing in the high accuracy of the normal drawing (ie , 1.2 seconds open → 0.8 seconds closed → 1.2 seconds open in this order).
Is controlled to be opened once with an opening time of 0.2 seconds. Therefore, as shown above, when the lottery is performed by the ordinary drawing lottery processing unit 170, the ordinary tuition wins almost every time the drawing is held, and the electric tulip 49 is opened for 1.2 seconds x 2 times. Therefore, the player can win the game ball in the electric tulip 49 relatively easily. Therefore, the game can be performed without much reduction of the game balls during the normal high accuracy.

Now, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is prepared in advance with three states of “low accuracy mode”, “time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode” as gaming states. The “low accuracy mode” consists of a gaming state with a special figure low probability and a normal figure low probability, the “short time mode” consists of a gaming state with a special figure low probability and a normal figure high probability, and the “probability mode” is a special It consists of a game state with high accuracy and normal accuracy. Note that the “low accuracy mode” corresponds to the “normal mode” of the present invention, and the “time mode” in which the number of games after the big hit game is 14 times or more corresponds to the “special mode” of the present invention.
The number of games after the jackpot game in the "short-time mode" up to the 13th and 13 after the jackpot game
The “probability change mode” performed twice corresponds to the “special mode” of the present invention (see FIG. 23).

In this embodiment, when the type of the special figure (the first special figure or the second special figure) described above is determined,
From the special figure and each of the above game states, jackpot type, number of rounds, number of electric support, and
Attacker opening pattern is determined. This will be described in detail below with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11, each special figure type is associated in advance with a jackpot pattern that defines a jackpot type, the number of rounds, the number of electric supporters, and an attacker release pattern.

Here, the “big hit type” indicates whether the game state related to the special figure after the big hit game is “normal hit” that makes the special figure low probability, or “probable hit” that makes the special figure highly accurate. It is determined. In the case of a normal win, the game state after that becomes a low probability, so it is not easy to win the next jackpot. However, in the case of a probable change, the game state after that will be played 13 times after the jackpot game. Since the special figure is highly accurate until the end of the game, there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot during the 13 games. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of continuations is 13 even when the probability variation mode is entered after the jackpot game. That is, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a specification that the ST (number of times switching probability change) number is 13.

“Number of rounds” defines how many round games are executed during the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the number of round games during the jackpot game is set to 5 rounds (R) or 16 rounds (R).

The “attacker opening pattern” defines the opening pattern of the attacker device 41 during the jackpot game, and the “full opening” is a pattern in which the attacker device 41 is opened for 5 rounds or 16 rounds for a long time. In other words, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls as shown in FIG. 11 can be obtained (there is a game) in any of the big hit games of 5 rounds and 16 rounds.

Specifically, in the “full release”, one round game, after the start of the round game, the attacker device 41 is opened once, and 10 (predetermined number) game balls are won in the exposed big winning opening 42. Or when the end condition (round end condition) that 30 seconds have passed since the start of the round game is satisfied, this round game is ended 5 times or 16 times (round ) Done.

Note that the jackpot game control unit 160 controls the operation of the attacker device 41 to provide a jackpot game with an attacker opening pattern corresponding to the type of special figure.

In addition, the “number of electric support” is the number of games that can be played while receiving support from the electric tulip 49.
This is the number of times (games) that the special drawing lottery processing unit 110 can perform a lottery. In the present embodiment, the number of times of electricity support is 13 times or 80 times.

Specifically, if the jackpot is won while the gaming state is in the low probability mode, the power support count will be 13 after the jackpot game regardless of the type of special figure, but the gaming state is in the short-time mode or the probability-changing mode. If the player wins the jackpot in the middle (that is, when he / she is highly accurate and is receiving support from the electric tulip 49), the number of electric support will be 80 after the jackpot game. Therefore, this embodiment is advantageous in that when the jackpot is first won by hitting the jackpot in the low-accuracy mode and the electric tulip 49 is frequently opened (during electric support), the jackpot is won 80 times. However, if the jackpot is not allocated during that time, the game support is such that the electric support is only given 13 times.

In this way, the jackpot pattern is composed of the contents that define the jackpot type, the number of rounds, the attacker opening pattern, and the number of power support, and when the type of special figure is determined, it depends on the type The game is controlled according to the jackpot pattern. In addition,
The correspondence between the types of special maps and the jackpot pattern is as follows.

“5R specific short-time symbol” is a probability change that shifts to 13 probability change modes after a big hit. If the game state at the time of the big hit is “low probability mode”, the number of electric support is 13 times, and the game at the time of the big hit When the status is "Time-saving mode" or "Probability change mode", the number of power support is 80, the number of rounds is 5 rounds, the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is "full open", and one jackpot game The award balls that can be earned in the game corresponds to about 500 jackpot patterns. In addition, when 80 electric support is given, there are still 67 electric support times after 13 probability change modes, so if you win the “5R specified short-time symbol design”, after the big hit game After the probability change mode (special mode) is completed, the time shift mode (special mode) is shifted to 67 times at the maximum.

The “16R specific short-time symbol” is a probability change that shifts to a probability change mode of 13 times after a big win. When the status is “Time-saving mode” or “Probability change mode”, the number of power support is 80 times, the number of rounds is 16 rounds, the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game is “full open”, and one jackpot game The number of prize balls that can be earned by corresponds to approximately 1600 jackpot patterns. Similarly, when winning the “16R specified time-short symbol”, the time-shift mode continues to 67 times at the maximum after the probability change mode after the jackpot game ends. When this “16R specific time short symbol” is selected, the number of prize balls is 1600, which is larger than other symbols, and this special symbol type is the most advantageous symbol for the player.

“5R normal time short-circuited symbol” is a normal hit that shifts to 13 or 80 time-saving mode after jackpot, and when the game state at the time of jackpot is “low probability mode”, the number of electric support is 13 times, If the game state at the time is “Time reduction mode” or “Probability change mode”, the power support count will be 80 times, the number of rounds will be 5 rounds, and the pattern of opening the attacker in the jackpot game will be “Full release”. The award balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game of about corresponds to about 500 jackpot patterns.

From the above, in this embodiment, at least 13 times of electric support is given after the jackpot game, and the 13 game states correspond to the time-saving mode or the probability change mode (both correspond to the “special mode” of the present invention). See). As will be described in detail later, until the 13th game after the jackpot game, until the 13th game, there is an effect on the effect display device 34 that cannot distinguish between the short-time mode and the probability variation mode. It is difficult to identify the gaming state up to the thirteenth game. In other words, in this embodiment, the gaming state is kept secret until the 13th game after the jackpot game. When the electric support is given 80 times, the game section between the 14th game and the 80th game after the jackpot game becomes the “special mode” of the present invention (see FIG. 23).

The correspondence relationship between the type of special figure and the jackpot pattern is the same when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a and when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b. . That is, regardless of the start winning opening, if the type of special figure determined by the winning is the same, the corresponding jackpot pattern will be the same.

Next, a process for determining the fluctuation time of the special figure will be described. The fluctuation time of the special figure is included in a command called a fluctuation pattern command, and the special figure fluctuation pattern command determination unit 1
By determining the variation pattern command 30 at the start of the game, the variation time of the special figure related to the game is determined.

As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern command determination unit 130 includes a special figure fluctuation pattern random number generation unit 131 for generating a fluctuation pattern random number used for the determination of the fluctuation pattern command, and a first start prize opening 37a. The first special figure variation pattern lottery part 130a for determining the first variation pattern command based on the winning of the game ball in the second and the second start winning opening 37b
And a second special figure variation pattern lottery unit 130b for determining a second variation pattern command based on the winning of the game ball.

The special figure variation pattern random number generator 131 updates the value of the loop counter by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, from 0 to 999) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 4 milliseconds). The software random number is generated.

The first special figure fluctuation pattern lottery unit 130a includes the random numbers for the special figure fluctuation pattern generated by the special figure fluctuation pattern random number generation unit 131 when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a. From the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition unit 132a for obtaining one random number from the first random number and the random number obtained by the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition unit 132a, refer to the special figure common fluctuation pattern command table 134 Random numbers acquired by the first special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition unit 132a when the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination unit 135a for determining the first fluctuation pattern command and the first special figure or the second special figure are changing And a random number storage unit 133a for the first special figure variation pattern that stores up to four at the upper limit. In addition, the 1st special figure fluctuation pattern lottery part 1
30a, when one game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37a, the first special figure winning lottery part 119.
Similarly to a, one special figure variation pattern random number is acquired for the winning.

Similarly to the first special figure fluctuation pattern lottery part 130a, the second special figure fluctuation pattern lottery part 130b also has a special figure fluctuation pattern random number generation part 131 triggered by the winning of a game ball in the second start winning opening 37b. The second special figure fluctuation pattern random number obtaining unit 132b for obtaining one random number from the random numbers for the special figure fluctuation pattern generated in this way, and the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number obtaining unit 132b.
The second special figure fluctuation pattern determining unit 135b that determines the second fluctuation pattern command from the random number acquired by referring to the special figure common fluctuation pattern command table 134, and the first special figure or the second special figure is changing. In this case, the second special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquisition unit 132b includes a second special figure fluctuation pattern random number storage unit 133b that stores up to four random numbers. Note that the second special figure variation pattern lottery unit 130b, when one game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, similarly to the second special figure success / failure lottery unit 119b, for one special figure variation pattern per winning. Get a random number.

The special figure common fluctuation pattern command table 134 includes a first special figure fluctuation pattern lottery unit 130.
a and the second special figure variation pattern lottery portion 130b are used in common by the lottery units, and as shown in FIG. 13, a normal variation pattern table 134a, a shortened variation pattern table 134b, and a special variation pattern table 134c. It has. As shown in FIG. 14, the normal variation pattern table 134a is used when the gaming state is “low probability mode”, and the shortened variation pattern table 134b is used when the gaming state is “time reduction mode” (however, 13 after the big hit game). Special variation pattern table 13 is used in the case of
In 4c, the game state is “probability change mode” and “time reduction mode” (however, 1 after the big hit game)
This is used in the case of 3 games). That is, the special variation pattern table 134c is a special table that is used only for the 13 games after the jackpot game. Note that the normal variation pattern table 134a is referred to because the gaming state is less probable at the initial state after power-on or when the RAM is cleared.

The fluctuation pattern tables 134a, 134b, and 134c are defined as the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 (first special figure) and the special figure 2 (second special figure) (that is, the table relating to the fluctuation time of the first special figure). As well as a special figure 1 and a special figure 2).
And are set so as to have a characteristic variation time. Therefore, the characteristics of the variation time of each table will be described below with reference to FIG.

First, the normal variation pattern table 134a is set so that the main variation time in FIG. 1 differs according to the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved ball random numbers). Specifically, when the number of reserved storages stored in the first special figure reserved ball random number storage unit 115a is 0 and 1, the main variation time of the special figure 1 is set to 12.5 seconds, When the number of memories is two, the main variation time of Fig. 1 is 12
. When it is set to 5 seconds and the number of reserved memories is 3, the main fluctuation time in Fig. 1 is set to 7 seconds,
When the number of reserved storage is 4, the main fluctuation time in FIG. 1 is set to 4 seconds. That is, the main variation time is set to be shorter as the number of reserved memories increases. Further, the normal fluctuation pattern table 134a is defined such that the main fluctuation time for the special figure 2 is exactly the same as that of the special figure 1. The main fluctuation time is a normal loss fluctuation time in which reach is not established (or is not handled as reach).

The normal variation pattern table 134a is set such that the probability of reaching in the case of a loss is set to 10% for both of FIG. 1 and FIG. Furthermore, regardless of the loss or jackpot, the fluctuation time at reach is 2 for both Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2.
It is set to 0 to 120 seconds.

The shortening variation pattern table 134b is set so that the main variation time in FIG. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special figure reservation sphere random number storage unit 115a is 0 and 1, the main variation time of the special figure 1 is set to 7 seconds, When the number is two, the main fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is set to 4 seconds, and when the number of reserved storage is 3 and 4, the main fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is set to 2 seconds. Also in the shortened variation pattern table 134b, the main variation time is set to be shorter as the number of reserved storage increases. Further, the shortened fluctuation pattern table 134b defines that the main fluctuation time for the special figure 2 is exactly the same as that for the special figure 1.

Further, the shortened variation pattern table 134b is set such that the probability of reaching in the case of a loss is set to 5% for both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and the reach is always made in the case of a big hit. Furthermore, regardless of the loss or jackpot, the fluctuation time at reach is 60 for both Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2.
Second to 120 seconds are set.

The special fluctuation pattern table 134c is set so that the main fluctuation time in FIG. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special figure reservation sphere random number storage unit 115a is 0 and 1, the main variation time of the special figure 1 is set to 7 seconds, When the number is two, the main fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is set to 4 seconds, and when the number of reserved storage is 3 and 4, the main fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is set to 2 seconds. Also in the special variation pattern table 134b, the main variation time is set to be shorter as the number of reserved storage increases. Furthermore, the special fluctuation pattern table 134c defines that the main fluctuation time for the special figure 2 is exactly the same as that of the special figure 1.

In the special variation pattern table 134c, the probability of reaching at the time of loss is set to 15% for both FIG. 1 and FIG. Therefore, the special variation pattern table 134c has a higher probability of reach than the reach probability of 10% in the normal variation pattern table 134a and the reach probability of 5% in the shortened variation pattern table 134b. However, the reach fluctuation time at the time of loss is the normal fluctuation pattern table 134a and the shortened fluctuation pattern table 134.
shorter than b. On the other hand, when a big hit is reached, reach always occurs, and the fluctuation time at that time is fixed at 120 seconds for both FIG. 1 and FIG. That is, the special variation pattern table 134c
When a variation pattern command is determined with reference to the above, a long-term variation of 120 seconds always occurs at the time of a big hit.

As will be described in detail later, if a big win is won when the special variation pattern table 134c is used, a battle effect of 120 seconds is always performed, but only a short reach effect of 10 to 20 seconds is performed in the event of a loss. Absent. That is, the special variation pattern table 13
In the game section (within 13 games after the jackpot) in which 4c is referred to, there is a feature in the stage that a big win is always made when a battle production (special production) occurs, and a loss is always caused when no battle production occurs. .

If the fluctuation pattern command is analyzed, the normal fluctuation pattern table 134a, the shortened fluctuation pattern table 134b, and the special fluctuation pattern table 134c are referred to.
All the information regarding the fluctuation of the special figure, such as how many seconds the fluctuation time is, can be understood. The pachinko machine according to the present embodiment controls to perform various effects based on the analysis result of the variation pattern command. This effect control will be described in detail later.

Returning to FIG. 5, the usual figure change time determining unit 190 determines whether the game state of the usual figure at the beginning of the usual figure change is the usual figure high probability or the usual figure low probability. In response to this, the predetermined fluctuation time is determined. Specifically, in the case of the normal figure high accuracy (in the case of the time reduction mode and the probability variation mode), the normal figure fluctuation time determination unit 190 determines the fluctuation time related to the normal figure to 2 seconds, and in the case of the normal figure low accuracy ( In the low-accuracy mode), the normal time change time determination unit 190 determines the change time related to the normal time as 30 seconds.

The payout / launch control processing unit 105 is connected to the main control processing unit 100 so as to be able to communicate with each other, and is also connected to the CR unit so as to be able to communicate with each other via a relay board. By controlling the driving of the payout motor, a predetermined number of prize balls or balls are paid out, or the driving motor of the launching device 9 (a firing rotary solenoid may be used) according to the value of the firing volume By controlling the control, the game ball can be launched at a predetermined launch intensity, or the control of the ball feeding solenoid of the rectifier allows the game balls to be sent to the launching device 9 one by one. Is responsible. When the CR unit is not electrically connected to the payout / launch control processing unit 105, control is performed so that the game ball is not launched from the launching device 9.

Up to this point, each process performed mainly by the main control processing unit 100 has been described, but from here on, the sub control processing unit 200 for receiving various commands and performing various effects will be described. The sub-control processing unit 200 controls the effect control processing unit 201 (described later in detail), the lamp control processing unit 202 for controlling various lamps such as a frame lamp and a panel lamp, and the control of the speaker 20 and the sound processor. And a voice control processing unit 203 for performing, and is provided on the back surface of the game board 3 via a support member or the like as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 16, the effect control processing unit 201 displays, as a processing unit, an effect mode determining unit 210 for determining an effect mode and the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining unit 210 on the effect display device 34. An effect display control unit (effect display control means) 220 that controls the reservation ball and a reservation ball display control unit 230 that performs control to display the reservation ball in the reservation ball display areas 34a and 34b. Furthermore, the effect control processing unit 201 includes a storage unit. In this storage unit, effect tables 260, 270, and 280 storing a plurality of types of effect modes (effect image data) are stored.

Based on the first variation pattern command or the second variation pattern command (variation pattern command) sent at the start of the game, the production mode determination unit 210 stores the production tables 260, 270, and 280 stored in the storage unit. With reference to any table, the effect mode (effect image data to be used) to be used this time is determined. The normal performance table 260 is
Reference is made when a variation pattern command based on the normal variation pattern table 134a is input, that is, when the gaming state is in the low probability mode. In addition, the chance production table 270
Reference is made when a variation pattern command based on the abbreviated variation pattern table 134b is input, that is, when the number of games after the jackpot game is 14th or later and the gaming state is in the time-saving mode. Further, the special battle effect table 280 is a special variation pattern table 134.
When the variation pattern command based on c is input, that is, the game after the jackpot game is 1
Referred to within 3 times.

FIG. 17 shows details of each effect table. As shown in FIG. 17A, the normal performance table 260 includes a normal table 261 and a battle performance table (dedicated for losing) 2.
62 and a battle effect table (common during big hits) 263. Normal table 2
61 is a fluctuation pattern command in which 12.5 seconds, 7 seconds, and 4 seconds, which are the main fluctuation times, and a fluctuation pattern command in which reach is specified, and the battle effects (special effects) described below are specified. Reference is made when a reach command, which is a command other than the specific command, is input (No in step S54 in FIG. 22). The normal table 261 does not store battle effects.

On the other hand, the tables that are referred to when a specific command for performing a battle effect is input are the battle effect tables 262 and 263. A defeat table 262a is stored in the battle effect table (exclusively when lost) 262. The defeat table 262a stores an effect (hereinafter referred to as a “defeat effect”) in which the main character fights against the enemy and loses. The defeat table 262a is configured to be referred to only when a specific command generated based on the fact that the special drawing lottery processing unit 110 has lost the lottery is input. When the defeat effect is displayed at 34, it can be seen that the current game is lost.

In the battle effect table (common for big hits) 263, a victory table 263a and a revival table 263b are stored. The victory table 263a stores an effect (hereinafter referred to as “victory effect”) of the content that the hero fights against the enemy and wins as the “first pattern” of the present invention. Also, in the revival table 263b, the “second pattern” of the present invention, the hero fights against the enemy and once loses and falls, then reappears and defeats the enemy (hereinafter referred to as “revival effect”) ) Is stored. And the victory table 263a
Since the resurrection table 263b is configured to be referred to only when a specific command generated based on the winning of the lottery by the special drawing lottery processing unit 110 is input, the effect display device 34 When the victory effect or the resurrection effect is displayed, it is understood that the game of this time is a big hit. The time for the battle effect is 120 seconds for any of the defeat effect, the victory effect, and the resurrection effect. The defeat effect, the victory effect, and the resurrection effect have the same content (same image data) regardless of the type of the effect table stored.

Here, in this embodiment, when a specific command with a jackpot is specified during the low probability mode, the victory table 263 of the battle effect table (common for jackpot) 263 is used.
Whether to refer to “a” or the resurrection table 263b is determined by lottery. Therefore, regardless of the type of special figure at the time of winning the jackpot (that is, the number of jackpot rounds is 5R and 16R
Regardless of the above, either the victory effect or the resurrection effect is displayed on the effect display device 34. From this, in the case of winning a jackpot during the low-accuracy mode, even if a battle performance is performed during the game related to the win, the player cannot grasp the number of rounds of the jackpot game from the content of the battle performance. Have difficulty.

In addition, during the low probability mode, even in the case of a loss, the battle effect table (dedicated to the time of the loss) 262 may be referred to. The game is not a big hit. That is, during the low probability mode, the battle effect is not a jackpot finalizing effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17B, the chance effect table 270 includes a chance table 271, a battle effect table (dedicated for losing time) 272, and a battle effect table (common for big hits) 273. . The chance table 271 defines the following battle effects (special effects) among the fluctuation pattern commands in which the main fluctuation times are 7 seconds, 4 seconds, and 2 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern commands in which the reach is specified. Reference is made when a reach command that is a command other than the specific command is input (in the case of No in step S44 in FIG. 21). The chance table 271 does not store battle effects.

On the other hand, the battle effect tables 272 and 273 are referred to when a specific command that specifies a battle effect is input. In addition, battle production table (dedicated to lose) 27
2 has the same configuration as the battle effect table (dedicated to losers) 262, and the battle effect table (common for jackpots) 273 has the same configuration as the battle effect table (common to jackpots) 263, so the explanation here is Omitted.

When the chance effect table 270 is referred to, that is, when the gaming state is “time saving mode” (except for up to 13 games after the jackpot game), if a specific command with a jackpot is entered, Although the effect is executed, the content is determined as a victory effect or a resurrection effect by lottery in the same manner as in the case of winning the jackpot in the low-accuracy mode.
Therefore, as in the case of winning the jackpot in the low probability mode, it is difficult for the player to predict the number of rounds of the jackpot game only by looking at the contents of the performance.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the taste of a battle effect differs between the 1st game after the jackpot game and the 13th game. As shown in FIG. 17 (c), the special battle effect table 280 referred to within 13 games after the jackpot game is a special table 281, a battle effect table (5R probability variation, 5R normal common) 282, and a battle effect table. (16
R only) 283. The special table 281 is referred to when a variation pattern command in which the main variation time is defined as 7 seconds, 4 seconds, or 2 seconds or a reach command in which a reach of 10 seconds to 20 seconds is defined is input. This special table 281 does not store battle effects. The special table 281 is referred to in the case of a loss.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is won, the battle effect tables 282 and 283 are always referred to. Specifically, when the type of special figure at the time of winning the jackpot is 5R specified short time symbol or 5R normal time short symbol design, the battle effect table (5R probability variation, 5R normal common) 282 is referred to, and 16R specific time short symbol is present. In the case of symbols, a battle effect table (only for 16R probability change) 28
3 is referred to.

Here, the battle effect table (5R probability variation, 5R normal common) 282 includes the victory table 2
On the other hand, 82a is stored, and in the battle effect table (only for 16R probability change) 283, a victory table 283a and a resurrection table 283b are stored. Therefore, in this game, the battle effect is displayed on the effect display device 34, and when the main character fights against the enemy and finally defeats the enemy and wins (that is, in the case of the victory effect), the jackpot in the game is 5R. 5 per chance
Either per R normal or per 16R probability variation.

On the other hand, in the special battle effect table 280, the resurrection table 283b is stored only in the battle effect table (only for the time of 16R probability change) 283.
Within the game, if the hero fights against the enemy and loses once during the game, but the final resurgence and defeating the enemy and performing a reverse victory (that is, resurgence production), Thus, it is determined that the jackpot is a 16R probability variation.

In other words, in the present embodiment, within 13 games after the jackpot game, the jackpot is determined when the battle effect is performed, and the probability variation jackpot of 16 rounds is determined when the content of the battle effect becomes the revival effect. It is.

The effect display control unit 220 controls the effect display device 34 to display the effect pattern determined by the effect mode determination unit 210. In addition, upon receiving a command indicating that the reserved ball random number is stored from the main control processing unit 100, the reserved ball display control unit 230 displays white in the first reserved ball display area 34a or the second reserved ball display area 34b. It controls to display the holding ball of.

Next, the procedure of the game process of the pachinko machine P according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 18. The game process and the second process when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37a. The game process is the same when a game ball wins the start winning opening 37b. Therefore, in the following, a description will be given of a game process when a game ball has won the first start winning opening 37a, and a description of a case where a game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 18, the main control processing unit 100 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start winning opening 37a (step S1). When winning (Yes in step S1), the first
The special figure success / failure determination random number obtaining unit 112a obtains a special figure success / failure determination random number, the first special figure type determination random number acquisition unit 122a obtains a special figure type determination random number, and a first special figure variation pattern. The random number acquisition unit 132a acquires a random number for the special figure variation pattern (step S2).

If the first special figure or the second special figure is changing (Yes in step S3), step S2
The special figure success / failure determination random number obtained in step 1 is stored in the first special figure reservation ball random number storage unit 115a, the special figure type determination random number is stored in the first special figure type determination random number storage unit 124a, and the special figure variation pattern random number is stored. Each of them is stored in the first special figure variation pattern random number storage unit 133a (step S4). At this time,
The reserved ball display control unit 230 displays the white reserved ball in the first reserved ball display area 34a. Then, the process returns to the position before step S3 and waits until the game order related to the current winning comes. Needless to say, when the four reserved ball random numbers as the upper limit are already stored in the first special figure reserved ball random number storage unit 115a, the process of step S4 is not performed.

On the other hand, when neither the first special figure nor the second special figure has changed, that is, when the game order has come (No in step S3), a special figure hit determination process is performed in step S5. . That is, the first special figure success / failure determination unit 113a determines whether the special figure success / failure random number acquired in step S2 is a big hit / losing.

Next, in step S6, special figure type determination processing is performed. Specifically, step S5
As a result of the special figure hit determination process at, if it is determined to be a big hit, the first special figure type determining unit 1
24a determines the type of special figure for the jackpot based on the special figure type determining random number acquired in step S2. That is, referring to FIG. 9, one of the three types of “5R specific short symbol,” “16R specific short symbol” and “5R normal short symbol” is determined in this step S6. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5 that there is a loss, the process of step S6 ends without determining the type of the first special figure.

Next, a special figure variation pattern command determination process is performed in step S7. In this special figure variation pattern command determination process, based on the special figure variation pattern random number acquired in step S2, the first special diagram variation pattern determination unit 135a performs normal variation pattern table 134a, shortened variation pattern according to the gaming state. The first variation pattern command is determined with reference to the table 134b or the special variation pattern table 134c.

Next, an effect mode determination process is performed in step S8. In this effect mode determination process, the effect mode determination unit 210 refers to any of the effect tables 260, 270, and 280,
The effect pattern corresponding to the first variation pattern command is determined as the effect pattern used for the current game. Details of this process will be described later.

Next, in step S9, the first special figure display control unit 101a causes the special figure display device 17 to start the variable display of the first special figure, and the production display control unit 220 causes the production display device 34 to determine the production determined in step S8. Start displaying the pattern. For example, battle production (special production) in step S8
Is determined, the effect display control unit 220 displays the battle effect on the effect display device 34. The display pattern of the battle effect is a defeat effect (content that the main character finally loses), a victory effect that is the first pattern of the present invention (content that the main character finally wins), and the second pattern of the present invention. It is one of the revival productions (contents in which the hero once loses, but then revives and wins).

Next, in step S10, the first special figure display control unit 101a causes the special figure display device 17 to stop display the first special figure. At this time, the symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 17 is the step S.
If it is determined to be a big win in step 5, the winning symbol corresponding to the type of the first special figure determined in step S6 is obtained, but if it is determined to be lost in step S5, the loss corresponding to the loss is determined. It becomes a design. In step S10, the display of the effect pattern is stopped in synchronization with the change stop of the first special figure, and the predetermined effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 34.

Next, when the stopped first special figure is confirmed with the jackpot combination (Yes in step S11), the jackpot game control unit 160 determines a predetermined attacker release pattern according to the type of the first special figure (FIG. 11). In step S12, the attacker device 41 is opened and a jackpot game is provided. Next, in step S13, the game state setting unit 140 sets the special figure and the normal game state in the next game to a high probability state or a low probability state.

When the game state in the next game is set in step S13, the process related to one game is completed. In the case of No in step S11, the game state of the next game is set by proceeding to step S13 without providing the jackpot game. If the answer is No in step S1, the game ends without playing the game.

Next, details of the effect mode determination process performed in step S8 will be described with reference to FIG. When the effect mode determination process is started, it is determined in step S21 whether or not the current game is within 13 games after the jackpot game. Note that this determination can be made by analyzing a game-related command such as a variation pattern command input from the main control processing unit 100. If Yes in step S21, a special battle mode effect process is executed in step S22. That is, the special battle mode effect process is performed until the number of games after the jackpot game reaches 13 times.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step S21, the process proceeds to step S23, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is normally high (ie, whether or not the electric support is in progress). In the case of Yes in step S23, that is, in the case where the number of games after the jackpot game is 14th or later and the game is within 80 times of electric support, chance mode effect processing is executed in step S24.
On the other hand, in the case of No in step S23, the normal effect process is executed in step S25.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the special battle mode effect process of FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special battle mode effect process, the effect mode determination unit 210 first analyzes the variation pattern command sent from the special diagram variation pattern command determination unit 130 in step S31. Next, in step S <b> 32, the effect mode determination unit 210 determines whether the analysis result of the variation pattern command is a big hit. If it is a jackpot command (
In step S32 (Yes in step S32), the process proceeds to step S33, in which the effect mode determination unit 210 determines whether or not the type of the special figure defined in the variation pattern command is “16R specified short time symbol”.

In the case of “16R specified short-lived symbol”, in step S34, the effect mode determination unit 210 determines the victory table 283 stored in the battle effect table (dedicated to 16R probability change) 283.
With reference to a or the revival table 283b, it is determined whether the effect mode relating to the current game is a victory effect or a revival effect. The probability that the victory table 283a is selected and the probability that the restoration table 283b is selected are both 50%.

If it is a big hit, but the type of special figure is not a 16R specific short time symbol, that is, step S
In the case of No in 33, the process proceeds to step S35, where the effect mode determination unit 210 refers to the victory table 282a stored in the battle effect table (5R probability variation, 5R normal common) 282, and the effect mode related to the current game. Decide to make a win.

On the other hand, if the current game is lost, that is, if No in step S32,
The effect mode determining unit 210 refers to the special table 281 to determine the effect mode related to the current game. In this case, the battle effect is not performed.

From the above, if the number of games after the jackpot game is 13 or less, if the jackpot is finalized when the battle effect is displayed and the final result of the battle effect is a win effect, the jackpot game is 5 rounds In the case of a rebirth effect, it is determined that the jackpot game will be 16 rounds at that time. Therefore, the player
When a battle effect is performed, there is a difference in the number of rounds of the jackpot game depending on the result of the battle effect, but it is possible to enjoy the battle effect until the end, while being relieved of the confirmation of the jackpot.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the chance mode effect process of FIG. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, in the chance mode effect process, the effect mode determination unit 210 first analyzes the variation pattern command sent from the special figure variation pattern command determination unit 130 in step S41. Next, in step S42, the effect mode determination unit 210 determines whether or not the analysis result of the variation pattern command is a big hit. If the command is a jackpot command (Yes in step S42), the process proceeds to step S43, and the effect mode determination unit 210 performs a battle effect table (common to jackpots) regardless of the type of special figure specified in the variation pattern command. Referring to the victory table 273a or the revival table 273b stored in the H.273, it is determined whether the effect mode relating to the current game is a victory effect or a revival effect. The probability that the victory table 273a is selected is 60%, and the probability that the restoration table 273b is selected is 40%.

On the other hand, in the case of loss (No in step S42), the process proceeds to step S44, and the effect mode determination unit 210 determines whether or not the variation pattern command is a specific command. If it is a specific command (Yes in step S44), the process proceeds to step S45 to perform a battle effect. Then, in step S45, the effect mode determining unit 210 refers to the defeat table 272a stored in the battle effect table (dedicated to lose) 272 and determines that the effect mode related to the current game is to be a defeat effect. To do.

On the other hand, when the current game is a loss and the variation pattern command is other than the specific command, that is, in the case of No in step S44, the effect mode determination unit 210 refers to the chance table 271. Thus, the effect mode related to the game this time is determined. In this case, the battle effect is not performed.

From the above, when the number of games after the jackpot game is 14 times or more and is normally high (specifically, when the power support is 80 times, the number of games after the jackpot game is In the case of corresponding to the 14th to 80th times), the player does not know whether the current game is a big hit or a lost game simply by displaying the battle effect. Then, if the battle effect is a victory effect or a resurrection effect, the jackpot is determined (in the case of a defeat effect, it is a loss). Further, if the rebirth effect is made as in the special battle mode effect process described above, the 16-round jackpot game is not fixed. That is, in the chance mode effect process, there are cases where the jackpot game is 16 rounds and 5 rounds in both the victory effect and the resurrection effect.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the normal performance process of FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal performance process, the performance mode determination unit 210 first analyzes the variation pattern command sent from the special figure variation pattern command determination unit 130 in step S51. next,
In step S52, the effect mode determination unit 210 determines whether or not the analysis result of the variation pattern command is a big hit. When it is a jackpot command (Yes in step S52)
In step S53, the effect mode determination unit 210 returns to the victory table 263a stored in the battle effect table (common for big hits) 263 or the revival regardless of the type of special figure specified in the variation pattern command. With reference to the table 263b, it is determined whether the effect mode relating to the current game is a victory effect or a revival effect. The probability that the victory table 263a is selected is 60%, and the probability that the restoration table 263b is selected is 40%.
It is.

On the other hand, in the case of loss (No in step S52), the process proceeds to step S54, and the effect mode determination unit 210 determines whether or not the variation pattern command is a specific command. If it is a specific command (Yes in step S54), the process proceeds to step S45 to perform a battle effect. Then, in step S45, the effect mode determining unit 210 refers to the defeat table 262a stored in the battle effect table (dedicated for losing time) 262 and determines that the effect mode related to the current game is to be a defeat effect. To do.

On the other hand, when the current game is lost and the variation pattern command is other than the specific command, that is, when No in step S44, the effect mode determination unit 210 refers to the normal table 261. Thus, the effect mode related to the game this time is determined. In this case, the battle effect is not performed.

From the above, during the low-accuracy mode, the player does not know whether the current game is a big hit or a lost game simply by displaying the battle effect. Then, if the battle effect is a victory effect or a resurrection effect, the jackpot is determined (in the case of a defeat effect, it is a loss). Further, if the rebirth effect is made as in the special battle mode effect process described above, the 16-round jackpot game is not fixed. That is, in the normal mode effect process, as in the chance mode effect process, the case where the jackpot game is 16 rounds in both the victory effect and the resurrection effect and 5
May be round.

In FIG. 23, the difference of the alerting | reporting content when a battle effect is performed after a jackpot game is shown. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, from the end of the jackpot game to the 13th game (
When the battle effect is generated in the third game after the jackpot, for example, in the probability changing mode or in the time reduction mode, the jackpot is determined by the occurrence itself. When the battle effect is a revival effect, it is determined that the revival effect itself has 16 rounds. On the other hand, when the battle effect is a victory effect, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is not determined by the effect itself. That is, 5
There can be both rounds and 16 rounds.

Between the 14th game and the 80th game after the jackpot game is over (during the short-time mode), for example, when a battle effect is generated in the 20th game after the jackpot, both the case of the jackpot and the case of loss are generated. It is possible. When the battle effect is the revival effect and the victory effect, the jackpot is determined, but the number of rounds of the jackpot game is not determined. On the other hand, when the battle effect is a defeat effect, the game is lost.

Further, if a battle effect occurs after the 81st game after the jackpot game ends (in the low probability mode), for example, in the 100th game after the jackpot, the occurrence itself can be both a jackpot and a loss. When the battle effect is the revival effect and the victory effect, the jackpot is determined, but the number of rounds of the jackpot game is not determined. On the other hand, when the battle effect is a defeat effect, the game is lost.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, there is a case where the jackpot is determined by the stage of the battle effect itself and the case where the jackpot is not determined, and the case where the content of the battle stage is the victory stage and the case of the revival stage. Because there are cases where the number of rounds of the game is fixed and other cases,
The player can play the game while looking forward to the end of the content of the battle performance. Therefore, even if the game result is definitely notified during the game, the effects related to the game can be enjoyed to the end. Moreover, even if the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has the same battle effect, the meaning of the pachinko machine changes according to the number of games after the big hit game, so that an excellent effect of improving the playability is achieved.

3 gaming board 31 gaming area 34 effect display device 37a first start winning opening (starting opening)
37b Second starting prize opening (starting port)
110 Special drawing lottery processing part (Special symbol lottery means)
120 Special figure type decision processing section (special symbol type decision means)
160 jackpot game control unit (jackpot game control means)
220 Production display control unit (production display control means)

Claims (1)

A game board having a game area in which game balls flow down, a start opening provided in the game area, an electric tulip provided at the start of the start opening, and a game ball winning in the start opening The special symbol lottery means to draw a lottery for special symbols when triggered by the special symbol lottery, and if the special symbol lottery means that the special symbol lottery is won per lot Special symbol type determining means determined by the above, special symbol variation pattern command determining means for determining a variation pattern command that is a command including information on the variation time of the special symbol, and when winning per the special diagram, A jackpot game control means for providing a jackpot game according to the type of the special symbol, an effect display device provided on the game board, and a display control of the effect display device Effect display control means for performing, and the types of the special symbols include a normal symbol and an advantageous symbol in which the content of the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the normal symbol, When one game ball is won, one game is performed and the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode which is the normal game state after the jackpot game, and the opening operation of the electric tulip It becomes easy to win a game ball at the starting port, and the winning probability per special figure is the same as the normal mode, and it is configured to shift to the short time mode. In a pachinko machine including a first time reduction mode that is performed until the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times, and a second time reduction mode that is shifted to after the end of the first time reduction mode ,
The effect display control means includes:
When the special effect is displayed in the first time reduction mode, the special effect is displayed and when the special effect is displayed during the first time reduction mode, the special symbol type is the normal When the symbol is a symbol, the special effect is controlled to be displayed with the content of the first pattern. On the other hand, when the type of the special symbol is the advantageous symbol, the special effect is displayed with the content of the first pattern or the first pattern. Control to display with the content of the second pattern different from the one pattern ,
When a special command that specifies that the special effect is to be performed is input from the special-figure variation pattern command determination means without winning per the special map during the second time reduction mode, the special effect The pachinko machine is controlled so as to display with the content of the third pattern different from the content of the first pattern and the content of the second pattern .