JP6450185B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to a player.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lottery lottery (deciding whether or not to execute a special game) is made on condition that a game ball enters the starting prize opening. It is known to perform special games that are played. In addition, in such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters a winning opening such as a start winning opening or a special winning opening that is opened during a special game, a predetermined number of predetermined balls corresponding to each winning opening are provided. Prize balls are paid out.
In recent years, in order to give the player a novel gaming feeling, a gaming machine in which the payout speed of the prize ball when the game ball enters the prize opening varies according to the decision status of whether or not to execute the special game, specifically Is a prize ball that is held after the determination until the start of the special game for the target hold if it is determined that the hold related to the big win is included in the stored hold A gaming machine has been devised in which the payout speed of the game is slower than the normal payout speed (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-004911 A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, the payout of the prize ball is only used for notifying whether or not the special game can be executed, and the display of the notification image on the liquid crystal display device (effect display device) and the effect agent. Since the impression is not so different from the conventional notification effects such as the operation of the apparatus, there has been a problem that the interest of the player cannot be sufficiently enhanced.
Also, during special games, it is possible to place a lot of game balls into the big prize opening, so that a large amount of prize balls can be paid out. Therefore, there is a problem that the player cannot be interested in paying out the prize ball.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a player with respect to paying out a prize ball by giving a novel impression regarding the payout of the prize ball. And

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

(1) The present invention provides a gaming area 12 in which gaming balls can flow down, and a large winning opening provided in the gaming area 12 that can be displaced in either an open state or a closed state so that gaming balls can enter in the open state. A plurality of winning awards having at least 18 (general award opening 14, first starting award 15 and second starting award 16) and a predetermined starting condition are established, the large award 18 is opened. Special game determination means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not to execute a special game that changes to a state, and special game execution for executing a special game on condition that the execution of the special game is determined by the special game determination means When a game ball enters one of the means (main CPU 101) and the plurality of winning ports, a payout process for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls corresponding to the winning port is executed. Determined Payout means for performing continuously the payout process until the number of prize balls are paid out (the main CPU 101, firing dispensing control board 200, dispensing motor 62) and, in the gaming machine provided with a, after the end of the special game, the Effect executing means for executing an effect based on the remaining number of payout balls that have been paid out by the payout process executed when the game ball has entered the winning opening during execution of the special game, and the payout has not been completed ( Sub-CPU 301 and various control boards), and the effect execution means pays out a prize ball to be paid out by the payout process executed at least when a game ball has entered the prize opening during execution of a special game. remaining number the payout is not completed in the first start the variable display in symbols to be after the special play special game that was not completed during the execution of the termination And executes an effect based.
Here, as the start condition, it is possible to determine that the game ball enters a predetermined area provided in the game area, that the variation display during execution ends, or the like.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the number of game balls to be paid out per unit time by the payout means and various processing times during the special game (opening time, ending time, round game after the end of the round game) By adjusting the interval time until the game is started, etc., the payout of all prize balls based on the entry of a predetermined number of game balls into the big prize opening during the execution of the special game is completed. Can be set to complete later. In other words, by the payout means, the time from the start of payout of the above-mentioned prize ball to the end is longer than at least the time from the start of the payout to the end of the special game being executed. By setting the number of game balls to be paid out per unit time and various processing times during special games, all prize balls based on the entry of a predetermined number of game balls into the big prize opening during execution of special games Can be set to be completed after the special game ends.
As for the number of game balls to be paid out per unit time by the payout means, for example, the payout speed of the motor for paying out the game balls, the length of the payout passage for guiding the game balls from the motor to a predetermined payout position, the payout It can be set by adjusting the operation time of a stopper provided in the passage and preventing the game ball from flowing down.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the payout of all prize balls based on the entry of a predetermined number of game balls to the big prize opening during execution of the special game is completed after the end of the special game. After the special game is over, based on the remaining number of special game award balls that have been paid out as a result of at least the game ball entering the big prize opening during the execution of the special game. Production is performed.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the payout of the prize ball based on the entry of the game ball into the prize opening during the special game is continuously performed even after the special game ends. The player's interest in continuing payouts can be enhanced, and after the end of the special game, an effect based on the number of remaining payouts is executed, so that the player has a novel gaming feel Can be given.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can raise the interest of a player with respect to paying out a prize ball by giving a novel impression regarding paying out a prize ball can be provided.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern command determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the entrance management process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the payout control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the specific effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the specific effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the specific effect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the addition notification determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the symbol determination command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the opening command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the round game start command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game end command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the remaining number command reception process in special game in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game state command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of winning balls Will be paid out. In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

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

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

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number (three if the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, three second start winning openings 16). When a game ball enters the game, one prize ball is paid out, and a lottery for determining one special symbol from a plurality of predetermined special symbols is performed. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to receive gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, the number of winning balls is the same in the start winning opening (second start winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first start winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or it may be different.

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

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

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

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

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is an effect that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and light emission patterns, as well as the effect display device 21 as an effect display device, the speaker as the audio output device 10 described above. A lamp (see FIG. 2) is provided as the illumination device 23.
In addition, as an apparatus which produces an effect, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.

  In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. . When the operation display 921 is rotated and the operation button 9b is pressed while a predetermined effect is being executed by the effect display device 21, the above-described predetermined effect progresses or switches to a different effect. It is supposed to be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. When the discharge payout control board 200 receives the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100, the launch payout control board 200 receives a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number designation command. The dispensing motor 62 is controlled to dispense. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the driving speed of the payout motor 62 is set so that the number of prize balls to be paid out to the tray 7 per second when paying out the prize balls is eight. The number of prize balls to be paid out to the tray 7 per second is not particularly limited, and a smaller number of prize balls may be paid out, or a larger number of prize balls may be paid out. Also good.
Here, the number of prize balls to be paid out to the tray 7 per second may be set by adjusting the driving speed of the payout motor 62. Specifically, the driving speed of the payout motor 62 is increased when the number of the above-mentioned prize balls is increased, and the driving speed of the payout motor 62 is decreased when the number of the above-mentioned prize balls is decreased. .
Further, the number of prize balls described above may be set by adjusting the length of the game ball payout path from the payout motor 62 to the tray 7. Specifically, the payout path may be shortened when increasing the number of the above-mentioned prize balls, and the payout path may be lengthened when decreasing the number of the above-mentioned prize balls.
In addition, a stopper that can protrude into the above-mentioned payout passage and can prevent the flow of the game ball at the time of protrusion is provided, and the number of the above-mentioned prize balls is set by adjusting the protrusion time of this stopper. May be. Specifically, when the number of the above-mentioned prize balls is increased, the protrusion time of the stopper is shortened, and when the number of the above-mentioned prize balls is decreased, the protrusion time of the stopper is increased.
Note that the above-described methods may be combined with each other as much as possible to set the number of prize balls described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the player A jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give game profits. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to the short game state with a high probability. That is, after the special game ends, the game state shifts to a high probability short game state.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the second game area The game balls flowing down 12b can pass through the gate 20, enter the second start winning opening 16, and enter the large winning opening 18. Then, during the normal gaming state, in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 15, the player launches the game ball into the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed), and the high probability time-shortening. During the game state and during the special game, in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 or the big winning opening 18, the player launches the game ball into the second game area 12b (so-called right hit). It is supposed to be done.
Specifically, during the high-probability short-time game state and the special game, the effect display device 21 displays that instructs to launch a game ball into the second game area 12b, and the normal game state is set. Then, in the effect display device 21, a display for instructing to return to the launch of the game ball into the first game area 12a is performed.

This jackpot lottery is determined by various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are determined. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a winning symbol random number used for determination of a special symbol type, and a variation pattern command to be described later, as random numbers related to the jackpot lottery. It has a variation pattern random number used for the determination of.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. The jackpot-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.

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

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

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

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

And the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot determination random number determination table 110 for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, a winning symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of the special symbol, Special electric accessory operation table 112 for controlling the special game to be executed, game state setting table 113 for setting the game state after the end of the special game, variation pattern command determination table for determining the variation pattern command 114 and a setting table 115 that defines a variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when determining a variation pattern command.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10219, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10220 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 299.3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 10873, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 10874). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 75.1.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately four times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10219) determined to be jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10873) determined to be jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 59, the special symbol X2 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 60 to 199. The special symbol X3 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is not determined and either the special symbol X2 or the special symbol X3 is determined, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 30%. The probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 70%.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 79, and the winning symbol random number is 80 to 139. The special symbol X2 is determined in the case of, and the special symbol X3 is determined in the case where the winning symbol random number is 140 to 199. That is, in the second start winning prize determination table 111b, any of the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, or the special symbol X3 is determined, and the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 40%, and the special symbol X2 is determined. The probability that the special symbol X3 is determined is 30%.
Note that the jackpot symbol determined in each table is not limited to the above-described content. For example, the same jackpot symbol may be determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111.

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

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

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a. As shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first operation table 112a, either the big prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or eight game balls enter the big prize opening 18. A round game that ends when the above condition is satisfied (that is, the special winning opening 18 is closed) is executed 16 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the big prize opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, the interval time) for closing the big prize opening 18 between each round game is set to 1.0 second.
When the special symbol X2 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 112b, and when the special symbol X3 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the third operation table 112c. . As shown in FIG. 7 (b) or FIG. 7 (c), according to the second operation table 112b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 112a is executed 12 times, and according to the third operation table 112c. The round game in the same manner as the first operation table 112a and the second operation table 112b is executed four times. Further, in both the second operation table 112b and the third operation table 112c, the number of times of opening / closing the special winning opening 18 and the interval time are set to the same contents as the first operation table 112a.

And in any special game of special symbol X1, special symbol X2, and special symbol X3, the so-called right-handed is made and trouble occurs because the big prize opening 18 is opened for a maximum of 29.0 seconds in the round game. If such a situation does not occur, it is possible to almost surely enter eight game balls into the big winning opening 18 during all round games. Here, the number of round games in the special game is the largest in the special game (16R) related to the special symbol X1, and the number of the special game (4R) related to the special symbol X3 is the smallest. The special game related to the symbol X1 is the most, and the special game related to the special symbol X3 is the smallest.
Specifically, in the special game related to the special symbol X1, if eight game balls enter the big winning opening 18 during all round games, 1920 (= 8 × 15 × 16R) prize balls In the special game related to the special symbol X2, 1440 (= 8 × 15 × 12R) awards will be given if 8 game balls enter the big prize opening 18 during all round games. Spheres can be acquired, and in the special game related to the special symbol X3, if 8 game balls enter the big prize opening 18 during all round games, 480 (= 8 × 15 × 4R) awards A ball can be acquired.
During special games, game balls may enter not only the grand prize opening 18 but also the second big prize opening 16. In addition, as described above, each round game is ended when eight game balls enter the big winning opening 18 (the big winning opening 18 is closed). There is a slight time lag between the time when it is determined that one game ball has entered and before the grand prize opening 18 is closed, so depending on the situation of the game ball flowing down, There is also a case of entering. In these cases, it is possible to acquire more prize balls than the above-mentioned number during the special game.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the time taken from the start of the round game until the eight game balls enter the big winning opening 18 (that is, the execution time of the round game) is about 9 It is set to be seconds. Also, the time (ending time described later) from the end of the final round game to the end of the special game after the completion of various processes is set to 10 seconds.
Therefore, in the special game related to the special symbol X1, the time from the start of the first round game to the end of the special game is approximately 170 seconds (= 9 seconds × 16R (total round game execution time)) +1 second × 15 (total interval time) +10 seconds (ending time)).
Further, in the special game related to the special symbol X2, the time from the start of the first round game to the end of the special game is approximately 130 seconds (= 9 seconds × 12R (total round game execution time)) +1 second × 11 (total interval time) +10 seconds (ending time)).
In the special game related to the special symbol X3, the time from the start of the first round game to the end of the special game is approximately 50 seconds (= 9 seconds × 4R (total round game execution time)) +1 second × 3 (total interval time) +10 seconds (ending time)).

Here, as described above, the number of prize balls to be paid out to the tray 7 per second when the prize balls are paid out is set to be eight.
Therefore, it takes 240 seconds (= 1920/8) to pay out all 1920 award balls that can be acquired during the special game related to the special symbol X1, and the first round game is started. It takes about 70 seconds longer than the time until the special game ends (about 170 seconds). In other words, it takes about 70 seconds after the special game is completed to pay out all the above-mentioned prize balls.
In addition, it takes 180 seconds (= 1440/8) to pay out all 1440 prize balls that can be acquired during the special game related to the special symbol X2, and the first round game is started. It takes about 50 seconds longer than the time until the special game ends (about 130 seconds). In other words, it takes about 50 seconds after the special game is completed to pay out all the above-mentioned prize balls.
In addition, it takes 60 seconds (= 480/8) to pay out all 480 prize balls that can be acquired during the special game related to the special symbol X3, and the first round game is started. It takes about 10 seconds longer than the time (about 50 seconds) until the special game ends. In other words, it takes about 10 seconds after the special game is completed to pay out all the above-mentioned prize balls.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, all prize balls that can be acquired during the special game are paid out for any special game of the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, and the special symbol X3. The time taken to be longer than the time from the start of the first round game to the end of the special game is set. Therefore, even after the special game is finished and the symbol variation is restarted, the above-mentioned prize ball is paid out. In addition, if the next jackpot is won and the special game is executed before the prize ball is paid out, after the prize ball is paid out, the special winning game 18 in the next special game is reached. Prize balls based on the game balls entered will continue to be paid out.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a section in which award balls related to a plurality of special games are integrally and continuously paid out. Since it can be entertained by the player, the interest of the player can be enhanced.
In addition, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out to the tray 7 per second (per unit time) is 8, so that the prize balls that can be obtained during the special game The time required to pay out all the game is set to be longer than the time from the start of the first round game to the end of the special game, but is not limited to this.
For example, by setting the interval time and ending time (various processing times during a special game) shorter than the above set time, the time from the start of the first round game to the end of the special game is shortened Thus, the time taken to pay out all the prize balls that can be acquired during the special game is set to be longer than the time from the start of the first round game to the end of the special game. May be.
Also, instead of setting only one of the number of prize balls to be paid out to the tray 7 per second and various processing times during the special game to a suitable value, set both to a suitable value. Also good.

The game state setting table 113 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability gaming state and at the same time is set to the short-time gaming state. Then, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 80 times, and the number of continuations of the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short-time number of times”) is set to 80 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the gaming state is set to the high probability short gaming state (transition to the high probability short gaming state), and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is Until it is derived 80 times, the high probability short-time gaming state continues. And if the result of 80 lottery lotteries is lost without winning a big hit during the high probability short-time gaming state, the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state.
In addition, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count and short-time count are the maximum number of continuations at the time of setting one high-probability short-time gaming state, and if you win a big hit before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, The high probability short-time gaming state is set.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even if any of the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, and the special symbol X3 is determined, the same gaming state (high probability short-time gaming state) is obtained after the special game ends. Although it was set, it is not limited to this, and different game states may be set depending on the type of special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot Good. Moreover, you may set the number of time reductions according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.

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

As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern command determination table 114 is roughly divided into a first table 114a, a second table 114b, and a third table 114c.
Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249, and the acquired variation pattern random number, A variation pattern command is determined based on any variation pattern command determination table 114.

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

The setting table 115 is provided for each special symbol type (X1, X2, X3) determined at the time of winning the jackpot. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, when the special symbol X1 is determined at the time of winning the jackpot, and the variable pattern command is determined after the special game related to the special symbol X1 is completed. The first setting table 115a that defines the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to, the special symbol X2 is determined at the time of winning the jackpot, and is referred to when determining the variation pattern command after the special game related to the special symbol X2 ends. The second setting table 115b that defines the variation pattern command determination table 114, and the special symbol X3 is determined at the time of winning the jackpot, and is referred to when determining the variation pattern command after the end of the special game related to the special symbol X3. A third setting table 115c that defines the variation pattern command determination table 114 is provided. There.
In these setting tables 115, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, a variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to every number of variations since the end of the special game (the number of times of special symbol variation display). Is stipulated.

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first setting table 115a, when the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is 1 to 40th after the end of the special game, When the second table 114b is selected and the 41st to 80th time after the end of the special game, the third table 114c is selected, and when it is the 81st time after the end of the special game (that is, the normal gaming state is set) After the first table 114a is selected.
Also, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second setting table 115b, when the number of changes at the time of determining the change pattern command is 1 to 30th after the end of the special game, the second table 114b. Is selected, the third table 114c is selected when it is 31st to 80th after the end of the special game, and the first table 114a is selected when it is 81st or after the end of the special game.
As shown in FIG. 10 (c), according to the third setting table 115c, when the number of times of change at the time of determining the change pattern command is the first to third after the end of the special game, the second table 114b. Is selected and the third table 114c is selected when the number of times of change at the time of determining the change pattern command is the 4th to 80th time after the end of the special game, and The first table 114a is selected.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first table 114a is selected when the variation pattern command is determined during the normal gaming state, and the variation pattern command is determined during the high probability short-time gaming state. The second table 114b or the third table 114c is selected. Then, the variation pattern command is determined with reference to the selected variation pattern command determination table 114.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first table 114a, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined (that is, lost) and the current number of holds is 0 or 1 When the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 219, the fluctuation pattern command “00H” (“Variation pattern with a fluctuation time of 8 seconds”) associated with the fluctuation pattern “8 seconds fluctuation” (“ Alphanumeric characters marked with “H” are expressed in hexadecimal notation, and the same applies hereinafter, and when the random number of the fluctuation pattern is 220 to 244, a fluctuation pattern of “10-second fluctuation” (variation time of 10 seconds is set The variation pattern command “01H” associated with the variation pattern) is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 245 to 247, the variation pattern “30 seconds variation” (30 seconds variation). When the variation pattern command “02H” associated with the variation pattern for which the time is set is determined and the variation pattern random number is 248 or 249, the variation pattern “60 seconds variation” (60 seconds variation time) The variation pattern command “03H” associated with the set variation pattern) is determined.
In addition, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined and the current number of holds is 2 or more, the fluctuation pattern random number is always any value (that is, any of 0 to 249). , A variation pattern command “04H” associated with a variation pattern of “3 seconds variation” (a variation pattern in which a variation time of 3 seconds is set) is determined.
In addition, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined (that is, when the jackpot is won), the fluctuation of “30 seconds fluctuation” when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the current number of holds. The variation pattern command “32H” associated with the pattern is determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 170 to 249, the variation pattern command “33H” associated with the variation pattern of “60 seconds variation” is determined. The

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second table 114b, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined, regardless of the current number of holdings, the fluctuation pattern random number is any value. A variation pattern command “05H” associated with a variation pattern of “1 second variation” (a variation pattern in which a variation time of 1 second is set) is surely determined. In addition, when the special symbol X1, X2, or X3 is determined, regardless of the current number of holds, regardless of the number of fluctuation pattern random numbers, the fluctuation always associated with the fluctuation pattern of “one second fluctuation” The pattern command “35H” is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third table 114c, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined and the current number of holds is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number is Even if it is a value, the above-mentioned variation pattern command “00H” is always determined. Further, when the special symbol Y1 or Y2 is determined and the current number of holdings is 2 or more, the above-mentioned variation pattern command “04H” is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, and the variation pattern When the random number is 200 to 235, the above-described variation pattern command “01H” is determined. When the variation pattern random number is 236 to 245, the above-described variation pattern command “02H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is When it is 246 to 249, the above-described variation pattern command “03H” is determined.
In addition, when the special symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined, the variation pattern associated with the variation pattern of “30 seconds variation” when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 169 regardless of the current number of holdings. When the command “32H” is determined and the variation pattern random numbers are 170 to 249, the variation pattern command “33H” associated with the variation pattern of “60 seconds variation” is determined.

Further, here, the variation pattern of “3 seconds variation” and “8 seconds variation” is the variation time (“3 seconds variation”) set from the start of the variation effect without performing the reach display described later in the variation effect. In this case, the display of the loss is made after the elapse of 3 seconds, and in the case of “8 seconds fluctuation”, 8 seconds).
In addition, the variation pattern of “10-second variation” displays reach in the variation effect, but displays the loss after 10 seconds from the start of the variation effect without executing the reach development effect described later. It is an aspect.
The variation pattern of “30-second variation” and “60-second variation” is a variation effect in which the reach development effect is executed after the reach display is performed, and the variation time set from the start of the variation effect (“30 seconds In the “variation” mode, 30 seconds are displayed, and in the “60-second variation” mode, 60 seconds are displayed.
Further, the variation pattern of “1 second variation” is a mode in which all the effect symbols 50 are simultaneously stopped after a lapse of 1 second from the start of the variation effect, and a loss or a big win is displayed.

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

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

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the second game area 12b passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is moved. A normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
This normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determination table 116 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

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

The winning determination random number determination table 116 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIG. 11, the winning random number determining table 116 is referred to in the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state). A non-time reduction determination table 116a, and a time reduction determination table 116b referred to in the time reduction gaming state (that is, the high probability time reduction gaming state).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is a non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 116a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 116a. A lottery of symbols is performed. Further, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 116b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected short-time determination table 116b. Is done.

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

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 and a second start winning opening opened as a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. A control table 118 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. As described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the time-short gaming state, the variation time is 0. .6 seconds is determined. When the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 118 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning port opening control table 118. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 13, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

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

Next, a process related to paying out a winning ball based on a winning ball at each winning opening will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, every time a game ball enters one of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18, the winning game that is entered Data including information on the type of mouth and whether or not the game is in a special game is sequentially stored in a game data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. When the special game ends, data (for example, NULL data) indicating that the special game has ended is stored in the incoming data storage area.
Then, the main CPU 101 acquires the data stored in the pitch data storage area in order from the data stored first, and based on the winning slot type information in the acquired data, the corresponding payout number A designated command is transmitted to the firing / dispensing control board 200. As a result, the payout of the winning ball corresponding to the type of the winning slot into which the game ball has entered is performed. If the acquired data is data indicating that the special game has ended, the next data is acquired without paying out a prize ball.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, data including information as to whether or not a game ball has entered a winning slot is stored in a special game, and a prize is based on the data. Since the payout of the ball is performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether the payout of the prize ball is based on the entry during the special game, or during the non-special game (that is, in the normal game state or It is possible to grasp whether the game is based on a high probability short-time gaming state). Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even if the prize ball in the special game is paid out even after the special game ends, the prize ball corresponding to the special game entry and the non-special game entry It is possible to distinguish and understand the award ball corresponding to.

  Further, when the main CPU 101 acquires data indicating that the special game has ended, the main CPU 101 can grasp that the payout of the prize ball during the special game is completed based on this data. Therefore, for example, winning of a prize ball related to the previous special game is completed, such as winning a jackpot based on a game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 during a special game (based on a so-called holding ball). Even if you win the next jackpot and payouts for multiple special games are made consecutively, the paid-out prize balls will correspond to any special game. Since it is possible to distinguish whether there are any, it is possible to grasp the number of prize balls for each special game.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has each prize opening (general prize opening 14, first start prize opening 15, second start prize opening 16, large prize opening) as a prize ball counter for counting the number of prize balls. 18) a plurality of special game prize ball counters provided for counting the number of prize balls during special games, and the number of prize balls during non-special games provided for each winning opening. And a plurality of non-special game winning ball counters.
Then, when a game ball enters one of the winning openings during non-special game, the main CPU 101 adds the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening to the non-special playing prize ball counter corresponding to the winning opening. When the prize ball is paid out, the number of prize balls paid out is subtracted from the above-mentioned special game prize ball counter. Similarly, when a game ball enters one of the winning openings during a special game, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening is added to the special playing ball counter corresponding to the winning opening, and the winning ball is paid out. Is performed, the number of awarded prize balls is subtracted from the above-mentioned special game prize ball counter.
Therefore, when a game ball enters one of the winning openings and the payout of the prize ball corresponding to the entry is completed, the value of the corresponding prize ball counter becomes 0, but the game ball has entered, If the payout of the winning ball corresponding to the entering ball is not completed, the value of the corresponding winning ball counter becomes 1 or more. That is, the value of the prize ball counter indicates the number of prize balls that have not been paid out (the number of prize balls remaining).
Thereby, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to grasp the remaining number of winning balls corresponding to the entering ball during the special game by summing up the values of the special game winning ball counter, and the non-special game By summing up the values of the middle prize ball counter, the remaining number of prize balls corresponding to the incoming balls during non-special games can be grasped.

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

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

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

In step 202, the main CPU 101 detects a sensor that performs processing such as acquisition of various random numbers based on detection signals from the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning port detection sensor 15a, and the second start winning port detection sensor 16a. Execute the process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 determines each winning mouth based on detection signals from the general winning mouth detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning mouth detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning mouth detection sensor 16a, and the big winning mouth detection sensor 18a. Entry management processing is performed to perform processing such as storing information related to the entry of game balls into the game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games and special games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

  In step 206, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control relating to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 designates a corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.

In step 207, the main CPU 101 executes a payout control process for performing various processes for paying out a prize ball. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.
In Step 208, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning opening solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16. , The special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 209.

  In step 209, the main CPU 101 executes a port output process for outputting a signal of each data created in step 208 and a command transmission process for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step 506, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start winning opening detection process.

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

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

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

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

Next, the entrance management process in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from any one of the winning opening detection sensors is input, that is, the general winning opening detecting sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detecting sensor 15a, and the second starting winning opening. It is determined whether a detection signal is input from either the detection sensor 16a or the special winning opening detection sensor 18a. If it is determined that none of the detection signals are input, the pitch management process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a detection signal from any of them has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a special game flag indicating that a special game is being played is on. If it is determined that the special gaming flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 654. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special game flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 652.

In step 652, the main CPU 101 stores in the winning data storage area the type of winning opening corresponding to the input detection signal (general winning port 14, first starting winning port 15, second starting winning port 16, or grand winning port. 18) and data indicating that a special game is in progress. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 653.
In step 653, the main CPU 101 adds the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize winning slot to the special game prize ball counter corresponding to the aforementioned prize winning slot. Then, the incoming ball management process ends.

Further, in step 654, which proceeds when it is determined in step 651 that the special game flag is not on, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the winning opening corresponding to the input detection signal and the special game in the pitch data storage area. Data indicating that it is not. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 655.
In step 655, the main CPU 101 adds the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning prize to the non-special game prize ball counter corresponding to the aforementioned winning prize. Then, the incoming ball management process ends.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which one of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation start process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special symbol variation stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
In step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 determines that the effect display device 21 is based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The demonstration judgment process for performing the demonstration display is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 when the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed for a predetermined time. To store the demonstration command for performing in the transmission data storage area for production. Then, the special variation start process ends.
Instead of the main CPU 101 executing the demonstration determination process, the sub CPU 301 may decide to execute the demonstration display based on the elapsed time after the sub CPU 301 receives the above-described standby state start command.

Next, the variation pattern determination process in step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 confirms the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game, the special symbol type (X1, X2, X3, Y1 or Y2) determined in the above step 806, and the current number of holds, These contents are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a fluctuation number counter for counting the number of fluctuations since the end of the special game. As will be described later, every time the special symbol fluctuation display is performed once. Since the variation counter is incremented by “1”, the number of variations from the end of the special game can be confirmed based on the value of this counter.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the number of variations from the end of the special game stored in the storage area in the above-mentioned step 900 in advance. Specifically, at the end of the special game, based on the setting table 115 corresponding to the special symbol type (X1, X2 or X3) determined at the time of winning the jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game, Information of the variation pattern command determination table 114 to be referred to when determining the variation pattern command after the game ends is acquired, and this information is stored in a predetermined table information storage area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 selects the above-described variation pattern command determination table 114 based on the information stored in the table information storage area.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

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

  In step 904, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation time associated with the variation pattern command determined in step 902 based on the variation pattern command determination table 114 selected in step 901 described above. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the obtained variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the variation pattern determination process ends.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 904 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

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

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

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

In Step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes update processing for the number of time reductions and the number of high-precision times. Specifically, the main CPU 101 has the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state and the high-probability game flag indicating that the current game state is the high-probability game state are on. It is determined whether or not (that is, whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability short gaming state). When it is determined that the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are turned on, the short-time number storage area and the high-precision number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 are updated. The remaining number of changes until the time-short gaming state ends is stored in the short-time number storage area, and the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored in the high-accuracy number storage area. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. In addition, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, processing for turning off the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the time-saving game flag and the highly-probable game flag are not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the high probability short-time gaming state is always set after the end of the special game, and both the short-time number and the high-precision number are 80 times. The same value is always stored in the number storage area.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the variation counter for counting the number of variations from the end of the special game by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol (X1, X2, or X3). If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to the next step 1106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step 1107.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1113.
Further, in step 1107, which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 determines that the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a normal gaming state or a high gaming state. A jackpot winning game state command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 whether or not the game state is in a short-term probability state is set. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 turns on the special gaming flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1111.
In step 1111, the main CPU 101 sets the number of round games in the round game number storage area of the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the number of round games if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2, “12” is set as the number of round games, and if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X3, “4” is set as the number of round games. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1112.

In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1113.
In step 1113, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and stores a gaming state command indicating the gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state command includes information on the number of times of high accuracy, information on the number of time reductions, and information on the number of times of change since the end of the special game (value of the number of times of change counter) in addition to the current game state. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1109 described above has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 1212, the main CPU 101 turns off the special gaming flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1213.
In step 1213, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process in step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 executes a gaming state setting process for setting a gaming state after the end of the special game based on the gaming state setting table 113. Specifically, the main CPU 101 turns on both the high probability game flag and the short time game flag, and sets both the high probability number and the short time game number to “80”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

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

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 stores data indicating that the special game has ended in the incoming data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1305.
In step 1305, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command indicating the gaming state set in step 1301 in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command includes information that the high probability game flag set in step 1301 is on, information that the short-time game flag is on, high-probability count information, and short-time count information. ing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1306.

  In step 1306, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 205 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404) is executed. Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

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

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

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 116 (either the non-time reduction determination table 116a or the time reduction determination table 116b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-short-time gaming state), the main CPU 101 refers to the non-short-time determination table 116a and determines a winning random number stored in a predetermined processing area. Determine. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is a high-probability time-short gaming state (time-short gaming state), the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area is determined with reference to the time-shortage determination table 116b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

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

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 117 and sets the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the current gaming state in the ordinary symbol variation time timer counter. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-short-time gaming state), the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” in the usual time variable time counter, and the high-probability short-time gaming state (short-time gaming state). In the gaming state), “0.6 seconds” is set in the usual time variable time counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. Thus, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in Step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in Step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

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

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of normal symbol variation is the normal gaming state (non-short-time gaming state) or the high probability short-time gaming state (time-short gaming state). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 118, and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

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

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Next, the payout control process in step 207 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1850, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not data is stored in the incoming ball data storage area. If it is determined that no data is stored in the incoming data storage area, the payout control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data is stored in the incoming data storage area, the process proceeds to the next step 1851.
In step 1851, the main CPU 101 obtains the data stored first in the data stored in the incoming data storage area and deletes the data from the incoming data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1852.

In step 1852, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data acquired in step 1851 described above is data indicating that the special game has ended. If it is determined that the data indicates that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to step 1858. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data does not indicate that the special game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1853.
In step 1853, the main CPU 101 confirms the type of winning hole included in the data acquired in step 1851 described above, and issues a payout number designation command for the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning hole. 200. As a result, the award balls are paid out by the number of the above-mentioned award balls. When the payout of the prize ball is performed, a payout command is transmitted from the launch payout control board 200 to the main control board 100 and the external information terminal board 500 for each payout. As a result, the number of prize balls that have been paid out can be grasped in the hall computer or the like connected to the main control board 100 and the external information terminal board 500. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1854.

In step 1854, after receiving the above-mentioned payout command, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data acquired in the above-mentioned step 1851 is data including information indicating that the special game is being played. If it is determined that the data does not include information indicating that a special game is being performed (that is, data including information indicating that a special game is being performed), the process proceeds to step 1857. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data includes information indicating that the special game is being played, the process proceeds to the next step 1855.
In step 1855, the main CPU 101 subtracts the number of prize balls corresponding to the above-mentioned payout command (number of prize balls corresponding to the prize-winning slot) from the value of the special game prize ball counter corresponding to the above-mentioned prize-winning slot. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1856.

In step 1856, the main CPU 101 calculates the total value of all special game prize ball counters, and stores the special game remaining number command corresponding to the total value in the effect transmission data storage area. This special game remaining number command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control processing in step 209 described above. As a result, in the sub-control board 300, among the prize balls (corresponding to the prize balls during the special game) that have not been paid out among the prize balls based on the game balls entering the special prize opening 18 or the like during the special game, The number (hereinafter referred to as the remaining number of special game award balls) can be grasped. Then, the payout control process ends.
Further, in step 1857, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1854 that the data does not include information indicating that a special game is being played, the main CPU 101 determines the value of the non-special game prize ball counter corresponding to the above-described winning opening. From this, the number of winning balls corresponding to the above-mentioned payout command (the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning slot) is subtracted. Then, the payout control process ends.

  Further, in step 1858 which proceeds when it is determined in step 1852 that the data indicates that the special game has ended, the main CPU 101 determines that the game ball has entered the big prize opening 18 or the like during the special game. A special game payout completion command indicating the completion of payout of the winning ball is stored in the effect transmission data storage area and transmitted to the external information terminal board 500. The special game remaining number command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 209 described above. As a result, in the hall computer connected to the sub-control board 300 and the external information terminal board 500, the payout of the winning ball based on the gaming ball entering the special winning opening 18 or the like during the special game is completed. You can grasp that. Then, the payout control process ends.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, it is an effect that is executed during the change display of the special symbol, and is a change effect that notifies the result of the big win lottery, and an effect that is executed after the special game is finished, and is a big prize during the special game. A specific effect for performing a predetermined notification related to paying out a prize ball based on the game ball entering the mouth 18 or the like will be described.

(Overview of variable production)
In the changing effect executed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the changing display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).
Specifically, with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 34A to 34B). ). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, and an effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 34C to 34E).

And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 34 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the winning lottery result is lost, although not particularly illustrated, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols in the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol. Are provided with a reach variation pattern that is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed). Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, although not shown in the drawing, a reach development effect for displaying a predetermined development effect image or the like on the effect display device 21 is executed after the reach display, and then the result of the jackpot lottery is notified. A variation pattern with development is provided, and a variation pattern without development is provided for notifying the result of the lottery without reaching the reach development effect after the reach display.

  Further, in order to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot, a cut-in effect or the like that performs a predetermined display on the background image of the effect display device 21 may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol 50. Furthermore, in the above-described effects, a predetermined BGM, audio, or the like may be output from the audio output device 10 (speaker) in addition to the image display. Further, another image may be displayed by operating the effect operation device 9 (the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b) within a predetermined period during display of the developed effect image.

  Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. Then, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects a variation effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, the selected variation effect determination table, the variation pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, and a predetermined The mode of the variation effect is determined based on the variation effect random number (effect random number) acquired within the numerical range. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

(Outline of specific production)
As described above, the specific effect is a predetermined notification regarding the payout of a prize ball based on the game ball having entered the special prize opening 18 or the like during the special game after the special game is over. Specifically, in the specific performance, a countdown display of the remaining number of special game prize balls is performed after the special game ends, and a prize ball based on the game ball entering the special prize opening 18 or the like during the special game. When the next special game is executed and a new prize ball is to be paid out before the payout is completed, a display (additional display) indicating that the remaining number has increased is performed. In other words, the remaining number until the payout of the prize ball is informed, and if a new prize ball is paid out by the execution of the next special game, the remaining number of prize balls will be paid out. This makes it possible for the player to have an interest in the continuation of the payout of the award ball (when the payout of the award ball continues and when it ends) It is possible to give a novel impression that the special state of payout continues.

Hereinafter, the execution mode of the specific effect will be described more specifically.
As shown in FIGS. 35 (a) to 35 (b), a special game that is won based on a win in a normal game state or a high probability short-time game state in which a specific performance is not executed, and is executed based on the winning of the jackpot. When the game ends, a display indicating that the specific effect is started (for example, “special mode rush!”) Is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, and the remaining award balls in the special game at the time are displayed. The number is displayed (for example, “remaining XX items until the end of the mode”). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), every time a game ball is paid out, a countdown display of the remaining number of special game award balls is performed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 35 (d) to (e), when the remaining number of special game prize balls becomes 0, a message indicating that fact (for example, “0 until the end of the mode”) is displayed. After that, a display indicating that the specific effect ends (for example, a display of “sorry ... special mode end”) is performed, and the specific effect ends.
The variation effect is executed at the lower right corner of the display unit 21a during the execution of the specific effect (see FIGS. 35A to 35E), and when the specific effect ends, the variation effect started after the time point. To the center of the display unit 21a (see FIG. 35 (f)). By doing this, the countdown display of the remaining number of special game award balls is more noticeable than the variation effect during the specific effect, thereby making it difficult for the player to notice that the variation effect is being executed. At the same time, the player's consciousness can be directed to the countdown display of the remaining number of special game award balls.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), if a special game is started by winning a big win before the remaining number of special game prize balls reaches 0, a countdown display of the remaining number of special game prize balls is displayed. A display (for example, a display of “additional ZONE start!”) Indicating that the state has been interrupted once and the state is shifted to a state in which an increase in the remaining number of special game prize balls is expected in the center of the display unit 21a. At the same time, the remaining number of special game award balls at the time is displayed in the upper right corner of the display unit 21a.
Then, at a predetermined time point during the special game (in this embodiment, a predetermined round game start time or a special game end time point), an extra notification effect is performed. This extra notification effect provides notification regarding the remaining number of special game award balls that have increased due to the game balls entering the special winning opening 18 or the like in the special game being executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), at the above-mentioned predetermined time point, a display prompting the player to perform a predetermined operation (for example, display of a sphere image, and “Destroy the chance! ”Is displayed, and when a predetermined operable time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses or the operation button 9b is pressed within the operable time, The result of whether or not to increase the remaining number is displayed. As shown in FIG. 36 (c), in the case where the remaining number of special game award balls is not increased at that time, a display indicating that effect (for example, “unfortunate ... do not add”). Display). Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), when an increase display of the remaining number of special game award balls is performed at that time, the increase number (the special game award displayed in the upper right corner of the display unit 21a). (The remaining number of remaining balls and the remaining number of special gaming award balls) and the remaining number of special gaming award balls displayed are updated.
As a result, the player can recognize that the payout of the prize ball is extended and continues for a longer time, and the player's interest can be enhanced.
When the special game ends, the count display of the remaining number of special game award balls that has been interrupted is resumed.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the point in time when the additional notification effect is executed and whether or not the increase display can be executed at that point are determined in advance at the start of the special game. In response to the above, an additional notification effect is performed. The determination of the additional notification effect will be described in detail later.

In addition, the specific performance is ended not only when the remaining number of prize balls in the special game becomes 0, but also when the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game reaches a predetermined end number, In the specific effect, notification regarding the end of the specific effect in this case is also performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game reaches a predetermined number of times, the remaining time until the specific effect ends at the upper center of the display unit 21a. Is displayed (for example, “remaining XX seconds” is displayed). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the countdown display of the remaining time is performed every time the special symbol variation display (variation effect) is performed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (c) to (d), when the number of changes from the end of the special game reaches the above-mentioned end count, a display indicating that the remaining time is 0 seconds is performed. A display indicating that the specific effect ends (for example, display of “sorry ... special mode end”) is performed, and the specific effect ends.

In addition, the number of finishes and the specific number of times are determined according to the type of special symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game. The value is smaller than 80 times that is the number of times the game state is continued).
Specifically, when the determined special symbol is X1, the end count is 40 times and the specific count is 31 times. When the determined special symbol is X2, the end count is 30 times and the specific count is 21 times. When the determined special symbol is X3, the end count is 3 times and the specific count is 1 time.

Here, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the second table 114b from the end of the special game until the above-mentioned end count is reached (see FIG. 10), but according to the second table 114b, Regardless of the type of special symbol determined at the time of the big win lottery, a variation pattern of 1 second variation with a variation time set to 1 second is determined (see FIG. 9).
Then, when the determined special symbol is X1, the time from the end of the special game to the end of the special game is 40 seconds. It is shorter than the time (about 70 seconds) required to pay out the remaining number. If the determined special symbol is X2, the time until the number of changes from the end of the special game reaches 30 times of the end number is 30 seconds. It is shorter than the time (about 50 seconds) required to pay out the remaining number. In addition, when the determined special symbol is X3, the time until the number of changes from the end of the special game reaches 3 times of the end number is 3 seconds. It is shorter than the time (about 10 seconds) required to pay out the remaining number.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the specific effect ends when the above-mentioned number of times of end is reached before the remaining number of special game award balls reaches zero.

By doing so, for example, even when the number of award balls based on the entry of game balls into the special prize opening 18 or the like during a special game has become extremely large, the above-mentioned end Since the specific effect ends with the number of times, the effect during the high-probability short-time gaming state other than the specific effect can be surely executed after the end number of times.
The number of finishes and the specific number of times are not limited to the above-described values, and may be set to values according to the payout speed of prize balls, a period for performing effects other than the specific effects, or the like.

Next, determination of the above-described additional notification effect will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 stores an additional notification determination table 119 for determining the mode of the additional notification effect (when it is executed, whether or not increase display can be executed). .
In this additional notification determination table 119, the special symbol type determined at the time of winning the jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game, and the additional mode acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment) In association with each determined random number (effect random number), the above-described additional notification effect mode is defined.
When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the opening command transmitted from the main control board 100 based on the start of the special game during the specific effect, the sub CPU 301 receives the winning game that triggered the execution of the special game. While confirming the type of the determined special symbol, an addition mode determination random number is acquired from the above numerical range. Then, based on the confirmed special symbol type, the acquired addition mode determination random number, and the additional notification determination table 119, an additional notification effect mode is determined.

As shown in FIG. 38, according to the additional notification determination table 119, when the determined special symbol is X1, when the additional mode determination random number is 0 to 79, the mode of pattern A is determined and added. When the mode determination random number is 80 to 159, the mode of pattern B is determined, and when the addition mode determination random number is 160 to 249, the mode of pattern C is determined.
In the pattern A, the extra notification effect is executed at the start of the 8th round game and the end of the special game, and the increase notification effect is not executed (non-executed) in the extra notification effect at the start of the 8th round game. An increase display is performed at the point-in-time notification effect. In the pattern B, an extra notification effect is executed at the start of the round game of 8 rounds and the end of the special game, and an increase display is executed at any time of the extra notification effect. In pattern C, an extra notification effect is executed at the end of the special game, and an increase display is executed in this extra notification effect.

In addition, when the determined special symbol is X2, the pattern D is determined when the additional mode determination random number is 0 to 79, and the pattern E is determined when the additional mode determination random number is 80 to 159. When the mode is determined and the additional mode determination random number is 160 to 249, the mode of pattern F is determined.
In pattern D, an extra notification effect is executed at the start of the 6-round game and at the end of the special game, and no additional display is executed in the additional notification effect at the start of the 6-round game. Increase display is performed in the production. In the pattern E, the extra notification effect is executed at the start of the 6-round game and the end of the special game, and the increase display is executed at any time. In the pattern F, similarly to the pattern C, an extra notification effect is executed at the end of the special game, and an increase display is executed in this extra notification effect.

When the determined special symbol is X3, the pattern G is determined regardless of the addition mode determination random number (that is, any value from 0 to 249).
In the pattern G, as in the case of the pattern C and the pattern F, the extra notification effect is executed at the end of the special game, and the increased display is executed in the extra notification effect.

In addition, the aspect of an additional alerting | reporting effect is not limited to the above-mentioned content, You may make it perform an additional alerting | reporting effect at more time points.
Also, instead of determining the mode of the extra notification effect at the start of the special game, for example, at the start of each round game, it is determined whether or not the extra notification effect is to be executed, and increases when the execution is decided Whether or not display can be executed may be determined. In this case, it is desirable to set so that an additional notification effect is always executed at the end of the special game, and an increase display is executed in this additional notification effect.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the above-described variation effect and specific effect will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number (variable effect random number, extra mode determination random number), and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. Here, each production random number is updated asynchronously.

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

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, so that the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

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

  In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards (image control board, sound control board, and illumination control board (not specifically shown)). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, symbol determination command reception processing executed when a symbol determination command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the symbol determination command is stored in the main control board 100 in step 807 of the special symbol variation start process, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 209.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 stores the special symbol type included in the received symbol determination command in a predetermined type storage area provided in the sub RAM 303. For example, when the jackpot is won, any one of the special symbol X1, the special symbol X2, or the special symbol X3 is stored in the type storage area described above. Then, the symbol determination command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the opening command reception processing executed when an opening command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the opening command is stored in step 1109 of the post-stop process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 209.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a specific effect flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed is ON. Here, the specific effect is executed after winning a big win in the normal gaming state or in the high probability short-time gaming state in which the specific effect is not executed, and after the special game based on the big win is completed. Therefore, the special performance flag is off at the start of the special game based on the big win in the normal game state or in the high probability short-time game state in which the specific production is not executed, and the win in the special production is At the start of the special game based on the specific production flag is turned on. If it is determined that the specific effect flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific rendering flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2301.

In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 sets, in the transmission buffer, a normal opening effect command for executing a normal opening effect in which a display indicating that the special game is started is performed. The normal opening effect command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the electrical decoration control board in the above-described step 2103, and the control board displays the effect corresponding to the received normal opening effect command. Execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2306.
Further, in step 2302 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2300 that the specific effect flag is on, the sub CPU 301 confirms the type of the special symbol stored in the predetermined type storage area in step 2200 described above. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.

In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 acquires the addition mode determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2304.
In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 determines an additional notification effect mode (execution time, execution time) based on the special symbol type confirmed in step 2302 described above, the additional mode determination random number acquired in step 2303 and the additional notification determination table 119. Information on the determined mode is stored in a predetermined mode storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2305.

In step 2305, the sub CPU 301 displays a display indicating that the number of remaining special game balls is expected to increase, or displays the remaining number of special game balls at that time (display unit 21a). The opening effect command during the specific effect for executing the opening effect during the specific effect is displayed in the transmission buffer. The specific effect opening effect command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and the received specific effect opening effect command is received by these control boards. The execution control of the corresponding effect is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2306.
In step 2306, the sub CPU 301 turns on a special game flag indicating that a special game is being performed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, not only the main control board 100 but also the sub control board 300 is provided with a special gaming flag. Then, the opening command reception process ends.

Next, a round game start command reception process executed when a round game start command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the round game end command is stored in step 1205 of the special game control process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 209.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the specific effect flag is on. If it is determined that the specific effect flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2409. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 confirms the mode of the additional notification effect (execution time point, whether or not to execute the increase display) stored in the predetermined mode storage area in step 2304 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the start time of the round game is the execution time of the extra notification effect based on the aspect of the extra notification effect confirmed in step 2401 described above. If it is determined that it is not the point of execution of the extra notification effect, the process proceeds to step 2408. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the execution time of the extra notification effect, the process proceeds to the next step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets an additional notification effect start command in the transmission buffer for performing a display for prompting a player to perform a predetermined operation. The additional notification effect start command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the audio control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and these control boards correspond to the received additional notification effect start command. Production execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to execute an increase display at the time point based on the additional notification effect aspect confirmed in step 2401 described above. If it is determined not to execute the increase display, the process proceeds to step 2407. On the other hand, if it is determined that the increase display is to be executed, the process proceeds to the next step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 obtains the difference between the remaining number of special game prize balls displayed in the upper right corner of the display unit 21a and the current number of special game prize balls. Although not particularly illustrated, the sub RAM 303 includes a display remaining number storage area for storing the remaining number of special game award balls displayed in the upper right corner of the display unit 21. Each time the display is updated, the remaining number stored in the storage area is also updated. Further, as will be described later, the remaining number of special game award balls at the present time is stored in a predetermined actual remaining number storage area provided in the sub-RAM 303. Therefore, the above-described difference can be acquired (calculated) based on the contents stored in these storage areas.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2406.

In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 displays an increase display based on the difference acquired in step 2405 described above when a predetermined operable time elapses or the operation button 9b is pressed within the operable time. Sets an increase display execution command for execution in the transmission buffer. The increase display execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and the effect corresponding to the received increase display execution command is received on these control boards. Execution control is performed. Then, the round game start command reception process ends.
Further, in step 2407 which proceeds when it is determined that the increase display is not executed in step 2404 described above, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the predetermined operable time has elapsed or the operation button 9b has been pressed within the operable time. In response to this, an increase display non-execution command for executing notification that the increase display is not performed is set in the transmission buffer. The increase display non-execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the audio control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and corresponds to the received increase display non-execution command in these control boards. Production execution control is performed. Then, the round game start command reception process ends.

Further, in step 2408, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2402 that it is not the time of execution of the additional notification effect, the sub CPU 301 indicates that the state where the increase in the remaining number of special game award balls is expected is continued. A specific effect round game effect execution command for executing a round game effect during a specific effect to be displayed is set in the transmission buffer. The specific effect round game effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and the received specific effect round game is received on these control boards. Production execution control corresponding to the production execution command is performed. Then, the round game start command reception process ends.
Further, in step 2409 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2400 that the specific effect flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 performs a normal round game effect for executing a normal round game effect in which the number of rounds is displayed or the like. Set the execution command. The normal round game effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the audio control board, and the electrical control board in the above-described step 2103, and the received normal round game effect execution command is transmitted to these control boards. The execution control of the corresponding effect is performed. Then, the round game start command reception process ends.

Next, a special game end command reception process executed when a special game end command is received in the command analysis process of step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the special game end command is stored in step 1211 of the special game control process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 209.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the specific effect flag is on. If it is determined that the specific effect flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2504. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 sets a specific effect start command for executing a display indicating that the specific effect is started in the transmission buffer. The specific effect start command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the audio control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and the effect corresponding to the received specific effect start command is received on these control boards. Execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 sets a remaining number notification command for notifying the remaining number of special game award balls stored in a real remaining number storage area to be described later in the transmission buffer. The remaining number notification command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and in these control boards, the effect corresponding to the received remaining number notification command is transmitted. Execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 turns on the specific effect flag. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2508.

Further, in step 2504 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2500 described above that the specific effect flag is on, the sub CPU 301 transmits an additional notification effect start command for performing a display or the like for prompting the player to perform a predetermined operation. Set to buffer. Since the subsequent processing is the same as that in step 2403, description thereof is omitted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 obtains a difference between the remaining number of special game prize balls displayed in the upper right corner of the display unit 21a and the current number of special game prize balls remaining. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2506.

In step 2506, the sub CPU 301 displays an increase display based on the difference acquired in step 2505 described above when a predetermined operable time elapses or the operation button 9b is pressed within the operable time. Sets an increase display execution command for execution in the transmission buffer. Since the subsequent processing is the same as that in step 2406, description thereof is omitted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2507.
In step 2507, the sub CPU 301 sets a countdown display restart command for restarting the countdown display of the remaining number of special game prize balls, which will be described later, in the transmission buffer. The countdown display restart command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and in these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received countdown display restart command is sent. Execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2508.
In step 2508, the sub CPU 301 turns off the special gaming flag. Then, the special game end command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the special game remaining number command reception processing that is executed when a special game remaining number command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the special game remaining number command is stored in step 1856 of the payout control process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 209.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 stores the remaining number of special game award balls in a predetermined actual remaining number storage area provided in the sub RAM 303 based on the received special game remaining number command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the specific effect flag is on. If it is determined that the specific effect flag is not on (that is, it is off), the special game remaining number command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the special gaming flag is on. When it is determined that the special game flag is on, the special game remaining number command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special game flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 performs a countdown display for performing a countdown display for updating the remaining number of special game award balls being displayed to the remaining number of special game award balls stored in the actual remaining number storage area. Set the execution command in the send buffer. The countdown display execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and in these control boards, an effect corresponding to the received countdown display execution command is sent. Execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining number of special game award balls stored in the actual remaining number storage area is 1 or more. When it is determined that the remaining number of special game prize balls is 1 or more, the special game remaining number command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining number of special game prize balls is not 1 or more (that is, 0), the process proceeds to the next step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 sets a specific effect end command for displaying that the specific effect has ended in the transmission buffer. The specific effect end command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the audio control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and the effect corresponding to the received specific effect end command is received on these control boards. Execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2606.

In step 2606, the sub CPU 301 turns off the specific effect flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2607.
In step 2607, the sub CPU 301 turns off the remaining time display flag indicating that the count down display of the remaining time until the specific effect is finished. Then, the special game remaining number command receiving process is terminated.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the gaming state command reception processing executed when a gaming state command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the game state command is stored in the post-stop processing step 1113 in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub-control board 300 by the output control process in step 209.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 stores the current number of changes (the number of changes since the end of the special game) in a predetermined change number storage area provided in the sub RAM 303 based on the received game state command. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the specific effect flag is on. If it is determined that the specific effect flag is not on (that is, it is off), the gaming state command receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining time display flag is ON. If it is determined that the remaining time display flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2708. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining time display flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 sets a remaining time countdown display command for updating the remaining time being displayed (counting down for 1 second) and performing a countdown display in the transmission buffer. The remaining time countdown display command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the audio control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and corresponds to the received remaining time countdown display command in these control boards. Production execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2704.

In step 2704, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current variation count has reached a predetermined end count. And when it determines with not having reached | attained completion | finish frequency | count, a game state command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end count has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step 2705.
In step 2705, the sub CPU 301 sets a specific effect end command for displaying that the specific effect has ended in the transmission buffer. Since the subsequent processing is the same as that in step 2605, description thereof is omitted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2706.

In step 2706, the sub CPU 301 turns off the specific effect flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2707.
In step 2707, the sub CPU 301 turns off the remaining time display flag. Then, the special game remaining number command receiving process is terminated.

Further, in step 2708, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2702 that the remaining time display flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current number of changes has reached a predetermined number of times. If it is determined that the specific number of times has not been reached, the gaming state command receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific number of times has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step 2709.
In step 2709, the sub CPU 301 sets a remaining time display start command for notifying the remaining time until the specific effect ends in the transmission buffer. The remaining time display start command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the audio control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and corresponds to the received remaining time display start command in these control boards. Production execution control is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2710.

In step 2710, the sub CPU 301 turns on the remaining time display flag. Then, the gaming state command reception process is terminated.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the current number of changes is grasped based on the game state command received from the main control board 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub CPU 301 is set to count the number of fluctuations based on a command (for example, a fluctuation pattern command) transmitted from the main control board 100 every time a jackpot lottery is performed, and the sub CPU 301 counts the number of fluctuations. You may make it grasp | ascertain the present frequency of change based on the frequency of change.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 903 of the change pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 209.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 acquires the variable effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2801.
In Step 2801, the sub CPU 301 determines the result of the jackpot lottery (the jackpot, lose), the current gaming state (the normal gaming state, the high probability short-time gaming state), the execution state of the effect (during the execution of the specific effect, The changing effect determination table is selected according to (in execution) or the like. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2802.

In step 2802, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of variation effect based on the received variation pattern command, the variation effect random number acquired in step 2800, and the variation effect determination table selected in step 2801. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 sets a variation effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode determined in step 2802 described above in the transmission buffer. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board, the sound control board, and the illumination control board in the above-described step 2103, and the effect corresponding to the received variation effect execution command is received on these control boards. Execution control is performed. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Finally, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is started after the end of the special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific timing during the special game (for example, start of a predetermined round game) It may be set so that the specific effect is started from the time or the end time, and the number of round games or the display of the special game is not displayed after the start of the specific effect.
By setting in this way, it becomes difficult for the player to know the number of round games executed during the special game and the end timing of the special game. It becomes difficult to know the number of prize balls based on the ball. Therefore, the player can be more interested in how long the prize ball will be paid out.
In addition, when the above setting is performed, an increase display may be performed at the end time of the special game or at a predetermined time after the end of the special game. As a result, the opportunity for executing the increase display increases, so that the player's interest in continuing to pay out prize balls can be further enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the next special game is started before the end of the specific effect, the increase display is performed based on the prize ball related to the next special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an increase display may be performed based on a prize ball that has been paid out when a special game is not being executed. For example, in a high-probability short-time gaming state after the special game is finished and the specific performance is started, the winning ball is paid out by entering the game ball into the general winning port 14 or the second starting winning port 16. In such a case, an increase display may be performed based on the prize ball.
By doing so, the opportunity for the increased display to be increased increases, so that it is possible to further enhance the player's interest in continuing the payout of prize balls.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the remaining number of special game winning balls at the start of the specific effect is displayed as an initial value, and the countdown display is performed from this initial value. However, the present invention is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, a value smaller than the remaining number of special game prize balls at the time point may be displayed as an initial value, countdown display may be performed from this initial value, and increase display may be performed at a predetermined timing thereafter. Also, a value larger than the remaining number of special game award balls at that time is displayed as an initial value, and a countdown display is performed from this initial value, and a subtraction for subtracting the displayed remaining number at a predetermined timing thereafter Subtraction display may be performed.
By doing in this way, since the aspect of a specific effect becomes rich in a variation, a player's interest can be raised further.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is ended when the countdown display is performed from the predetermined initial value and the remaining number becomes 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The count-up display may be performed from the value, and the specific effect may end when the predetermined value is reached. In this case, the subtraction display may be performed based on a prize ball related to the next special game.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, even if any special symbol of X1, X2, and X3 is determined at the time of winning the jackpot that has been a special game execution opportunity, the specific effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect may not be executed after the special game related to the special symbol X3 with few prize balls that can be acquired.
Also, due to some trouble, the prize balls are paid out at a speed faster than the set payout speed, and the remaining number of prize balls in the special game at the time of starting the special game is a predetermined number ( For example, in the case where the number is 10 or less, the specific effect may not be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is performed, one variation pattern command is determined, and the aspect of the entire variation effect is determined based on the determined variation pattern command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two or more variation pattern commands are determined, and the mode of each portion (for example, the first half portion, the second half portion, etc.) of the variation effect is determined based on each of the determined variation pattern commands. Good.
By doing in this way, the variation of a variation production can be increased and a player's interest can be heightened more.

In the above-described embodiment, the payout speed of the payout motor 62 is always constant, but may be set so as to change according to the situation.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, a big win lottery is performed based on the game balls of the game balls to the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, and a special game is executed when the big win is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, the big winning opening 18 is opened, and the large winning opening 18 is opened. A special game may be executed when a game ball enters a special area provided.
Further, the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 805 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to special game determination means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of steps 1201 to 1212 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101, the launch / payout control board 200, and the payout motor 62 that execute the processing of Steps 1850 to 1853 in the above-described embodiment correspond to payout means of the present invention. Also, various control boards such as the sub CPU 301 and the image control board for executing the processing of step 2401 to step 2407, step 2502, step 2504 to step 2507, step 2600 to step 2605, and step 2700 to step 2705 in the above-described embodiment. Corresponds to the effect execution means of the present invention. In addition, the main CPU 101, the first special symbol display device 30, and the second special symbol display device 31 that execute the processing of step 809 and step 904 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the symbol display means of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
200 Launch / Payout Control Board 300 Sub Control Board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
A plurality of winning holes provided in the gaming area, having at least a large winning opening through which a game ball can enter in an open state and displaced in an open state;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which the special winning opening is displaced to an open state based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game on the condition that execution of the special game is determined by the special game determination means;
When it is determined whether or not the special game can be executed by the special game determination unit, a symbol display unit that variably displays a symbol corresponding to the result of the determination;
When a game ball enters one of the plurality of winning holes, a payout process for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls corresponding to the winning hole is executed, and the predetermined number of winning balls In a gaming machine provided with a payout means that continuously executes the payout process until is paid out ,
An effect based on the remaining number of payout balls that have been paid out by the payout process executed when the game ball has entered the winning opening after the special game is completed. Production execution means for performing
The production execution means
At least after a special game that has not been completed during the execution of the special game, the payout of the prize ball to be paid out by the payout process executed when the game ball has entered the winning opening during the execution of the special game is completed. A game machine that performs an effect based on the number of remaining payouts that are not completed during the first display of variation of the symbol.

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