JP6764657B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a game machine that draws a big hit on condition that the game ball enters the starting area.

Conventionally, as this type of game machine, a big hit lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area (starting winning opening) provided in the game area, and if the big hit is won by this lottery, many prize balls are won. Those who perform possible special games are known. Further, in such a game machine, a movable piece that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the starting area when opened is provided, and the game ball must enter the approach area (gate) provided in the game area. A lottery of ordinary symbols is performed, and when the lottery is won, the movable pieces are opened.
Furthermore, in recent years, in order to widen the range of games, a game machine capable of selecting the content of a special game and the game state set after the end of the special game by a predetermined input operation by the player or a mode of launching a game ball by the player. Can also be seen. For example, a probabilistic area (special gate) capable of allowing a game ball to enter the game area is provided, and a gaming state according to the presence or absence of the game ball entering the probabilistic area during the execution of the special game is determined by the special game. A game machine that is set after the end has been devised (see Patent Document 1). That is, in such a game machine, by letting the player select whether or not to enter the game ball into the probability variation area, the game state set after the end of the special game changes.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-123509

According to the game machine as described above, it is possible to give the player the impression that the player's selection operation affects the game. However, since only the content of the special game being executed and the game state set immediately after the end of the special game being executed can be determined by the player's selection operation, the game is affected by the player's selection. The range of influence was limited, and there was a risk that the interest in the selection could not be sufficiently enhanced.

Therefore, the present invention has been made under the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further enhancing the interest in a selection operation such as a gaming state set after the end of a special game.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is configured as follows.
Hereinafter, the feature points of the present invention will be described with reference to the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. The following reference numerals and descriptions indicate the codes and names of the configurations in the embodiments of the invention corresponding to the configurations of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) The gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention is provided in a gaming area 12 in which a gaming ball can flow down and a starting region in which the gaming ball can enter (first starting winning opening 15). , The second start winning opening 16) and the special game lottery are performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the starting area, and the special game execution in which the large winning opening 18 provided in the game area 12 is opened is executed. Special game execution possibility determination means (main CPU 101) for determining whether or not to execute the special game, and symbol determination means (main CPU 101) for determining a symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the result of the determination when execution of the special game is determined. With respect to the special game execution means (main CPU 101) for executing the special game when the execution of the special game is decided, and the game performed by the player when the execution of the special game is decided. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area provided in the large winning opening based on the operation, the winning probability of the special game lottery after the end of the special game is the same as that of the normal game state. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the game is set to a second game state in which the winning probability of the special game lottery after the end of the special game is higher than that of the first game state. A game profit (second high) that is provided with a state setting means (main CPU 101) and can be given to a player when a specific symbol (special symbol X1) is determined by the symbol determining means in the first gaming state. 25 times of time saving set in the probability time saving game state or the second low probability time saving game state) and when the specific symbol is determined by the symbol determining means in the second gaming state, it is given to the player. The possible game profit (100 times of time reduction set in the first low-probability time-saving game state) is set to be different, and at least the entry of the game ball into the starting region is relative to the game profit. A time-saving gaming state that facilitates the game is included, and there are a case where the specific symbol is determined in the first gaming state and a case where the specific symbol is determined in the second gaming state. The number of times of the time saving game state is set to be different, and the game is executed in the normal game state or the predetermined second game state set after the special game executed in the first game state. In the special game, when the game ball is passed through the specific area, the second game state is set after the end of the special game, but the time-saving game state is given. Is set to be less than the number of times of the time-saving gaming state given in the predetermined second gaming state .
Here, as the operations related to the game performed by the player, the operation of launching the game ball to allow the game ball to enter the special area provided in the game area 12, and the game to prevent the game ball from entering the special area. Examples include launching a ball, operating a predetermined switch provided on the game machine, and the like.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the execution of the special game is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is the first gaming state or the second gaming state based on the operation related to the game performed by the player. It is set to the game state. Then, when a specific symbol is determined during the first gaming state set by the player's selection, and when a specific symbol is determined during the second gaming state set by the player's selection. With, different game profits are given to the player.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, not only the gaming state after the special game is completed can be selected by the operation of the player, but also the gaming profit that can be given based on the jackpot in the set gaming state. Since the player's selection operation has a wide range of influence on the game, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the selection operation such as the game state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further enhancing the interest in a selection operation such as a gaming state set after the end of a special game.

It is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is the external perspective view with the front door of a pachinko machine open. It is a front schematic view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit symbol random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operation 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 hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening opening control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the sensor detection processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing at the time of 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 detecting the 1st start winning opening in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of detecting the 2nd start winning opening in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special gate detection processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure-related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol variation processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variation effect pattern determination processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game end processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the control process related to a general drawing on the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol variation start processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing 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 processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a state transition diagram which showed the transition to each game state of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of the variation effect of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode concerning the selection of the gaming state of a pachinko machine. It is a state transition diagram which showed the transition to each game state in the modified example of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game end processing in the modification of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to this embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium. Although not particularly shown, in a game hall where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an installation area of the game machines called an island, and a game for renting a game ball. The ball lending device R is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Further, 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 inserting a bill (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R, by performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, the game ball can be rented from the game ball lending device R. You can do it.

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a square frame body fixed to an island and has a hollow portion (not particularly shown) and a machine frame 1. A main body frame 2 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), which is a quadrangular frame body that can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and the main body frame. No. 2 is provided with a front door 3 which is attached to 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) so as to be openable and closable, and has an opening (not particularly shown) formed on the front surface.

As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided in the lower left portion of the machine frame 1. Further, a game board 11 for forming the game area 12 is housed in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. Further, the front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a saucer 7 that are located below the transparent plate 4 and can receive the game ball, and a game ball that is attached to the right side of the saucer 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to each of the left and right upper sides 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 closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap in between. As a result, the game board 11 located at the rear can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

Further, a game ball rented by the game ball lending device R and a prize ball paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 is capable of accepting a predetermined amount of game balls, but when the upper plate 6 is filled with the game balls, the game balls that are subsequently rented or paid out are guided to the saucer 7. It has become like. Further, although not particularly shown, the bottom surface of the saucer 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the 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 by moving the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) integrally attached to the opening / closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and discharges. The hole is opened. As a result, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the saucer 7.

Further, the operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate the operation handle 5 in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received by the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), and the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5 is increased. The launching device launches the game ball toward the game area 12. The game ball launched in this way is guided by a pair of rails 13a and 13b fixed to the game board 11 and ascends 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 board 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed to the machine frame 1. It is a portion partitioned by a pair of rails 13a and 13b into a substantially circular shape, and is a region where a game ball can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming area 12 includes a first gaming area 12a, which is a region on the left side when viewed from a player facing the pachinko machine P, and a region on the right side when viewed from a player facing the pachinko machine P. It is composed of a second gaming area 12b. In these two game areas 12, the possibility of entering the game ball differs depending on the firing intensity of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing intensity of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (strength that the gaming ball launched by the launching device does not reach the highest point of the gaming area 12), the gaming ball is in the first gaming area. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing intensity of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (the strength at which the gaming ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the gaming area 12), the gaming ball is the second gaming area 12b. Enter into.

Further, in the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flow direction of the game ball irregular, a general winning opening 14 into which the game ball can enter, and a start The first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 as areas, the gate 20 through which the game ball can pass, and the special gate 57 as a special area through which the game ball can pass, operate by satisfying predetermined conditions. A first attacker device 17 is provided, an out port 19 that guides the game ball to the outside of the game area 12, and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided at the lower left side of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
The number and positions of the general winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided below the first starting winning opening 15.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, both the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b are the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16. It is possible to enter the ball (see Fig. 3).

As shown in FIG. 3, the second starting 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 starting winning opening 16 is in the closed state, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second starting 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. As a result, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 16.
The configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited, and for example, a pair of blade members (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 starting winning opening 16. (See FIG. 3), or may be composed of a lid member that tilts in the front-rear direction about an axis horizontal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16, or slides in the vertical direction. 2 It may be composed of a shutter member that opens and closes the starting winning opening 16.
The installation positions of the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are not particularly limited. For example, in the first starting winning opening 15, a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a enters. Although it is possible, the game ball that flows down the second game area 12b is installed at a position where it can hardly enter, and the second start winning opening 16 allows the game ball that flows down the second game area 12b to enter. However, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a may be installed at a position where it can hardly enter.

Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held to do so. Various game benefits are associated with each special symbol, and it is possible to receive game benefits such as execution of a special game that is advantageous to the player according to the type of the determined special symbol.
The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game balls into the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number may be used. Good. Further, the number of prize balls is the same between the starting winning opening (second starting winning opening 16) in which the movable piece 16b is provided and the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 15) in which the movable piece 16b is not provided. It may be different or different.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided on the upper left side of the game area 12 (to the left of the effect display device 21). Then, if the result of the lottery is successful, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned second starting winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.
The installation position of the gate 20 is not particularly limited, and may be provided, for example, on the right side of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). Further, the number of gates 20 to be installed is not particularly limited, and only one may be provided on either the left side of the game area 12 (that is, in the first game area 12a) or the right side of the game area 12. However, a total of two may be provided, one on each of the left side of the game area 12 and the right side of the game area 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, the special gate 57 is provided on the upper right side of the game area 12 (on the right side of the effect display device). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of game balls have passed through the special gate 57 during a predetermined round game (one round in the present embodiment) executed in the special game described later. The game state set after the end of the special game is determined based on whether or not the game is played.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can almost certainly pass through the special gate 57, but the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a. Is not allowed to pass through the special gate 57. Therefore, in a predetermined round game, if the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, the game ball passes through the special gate 57 during the round game, but the game ball is directed toward the first game area 12a. If launched, the game ball will not pass through the special gate 57 during the round game. That is, in a predetermined round game, whether or not the game ball passes through the special gate 57 by the player selecting whether to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a or the second game area 12b. Is to be decided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing door 18b for opening and closing the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the opening / closing door 18b is closed and the large winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the opening / closing door 18b opens and the large winning opening 18 is opened, and the opening / closing door 18b functions as a saucer member that guides the game ball to the large winning opening 18, so that the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18. It will be possible.
Then, when a game ball enters the large prize opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, both the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18.

As shown in FIG. 3, the out opening 19 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning opening 14, the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, and the large winning opening 18. Also accepts game balls that did not enter. 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 substantially in the 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. Further, 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, and the display unit 21a displays a background image and the effect symbol 50. (Dummy symbol) is variablely displayed, and a variable effect is performed to notify the player of the result of the jackpot lottery, which will be described later, depending on the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device or the like that performs various displays using a plurality of drums having a pattern on the outer circumference may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as an effect device, as an effect display device 21, a speaker as the above-mentioned audio output device 10, and an effect lighting device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. It is equipped with a lamp (see FIG. 2).
The effect device is not limited to these, and may include, for example, an effect device that can move at various timings and modes.
Further, at the front position of the upper plate 6, an effect operation device 9 is provided that allows the player to operate and switch the effect to be executed during the game, standby, or the like. The effect operation device 9 in the present embodiment is composed of an operation dial 9a which is a circular ring-shaped frame and can be rotated, and an operation button 9b which is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. ..
The effect operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, etc., and may be provided with a cross key or the like capable of inputting in the up / down / left / right directions.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game on the lower right side of the game board 11 and on the outside of 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.

Further, as described above, although the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending game balls and ejecting cards can be performed. It is accepted by the pachinko machine P. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P includes 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. There is a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Structure of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, the control means for controlling the game and the effect 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 that controls the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball, and the prize ball. It includes a launch / payout control board 200 that controls payout, a sub-control board 300 that controls various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 that relays operations to the game ball lending device R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300 are connected to the main control board 100, and the game ball lending control board 400 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. There is.
Further, 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) is connected to the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200. Has been done.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch payout control board 200 controls both the launch of the game ball and the payout of the prize ball, but the board that controls the launch of the game ball (launch control). A substrate) and a substrate for controlling the payout of prize balls (payout control board) may be provided separately.

Further, although not particularly shown, a power supply board is connected to each board included in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. A backup power supply is provided on this power supply board, and when the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power supply is disconnected, and a power failure signal is output to the main control board 100. ..

The main control board 100 controls the game performed in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the main control board 100 starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game to be played, the normal figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 is controlled.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for advancing the game, a main ROM 102 that stores data and tables required for the game, and at the time of arithmetic processing. It is provided with a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
Then, the main CPU 101 reads the control program stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on the signals from each detection sensor and timer described later, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. Send commands to other boards based on the results of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 14, and a game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15. The first start winning opening detection sensor 15a that detects that the ball has hit, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a that detects that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16, and the game ball to the large winning opening 18. A large winning opening detection sensor 18a that detects that the ball has entered, a gate detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a special gate detection that detects that the game ball has passed through the special gate 57. The sensor 57a and the fraud detection sensor 35 that detects magnetism, radio waves, etc. directed at the game board 11 are connected. Then, the detection signals output from each of these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as devices to be controlled, the start winning opening solenoid 16c for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 and the opening / closing door 18b of the large winning opening 18 are opened and closed. Grand prize opening solenoid 18c, first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, ordinary symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display device 38, second special symbol hold display device 39 And the normal symbol hold display device 33 are connected.
Then, by driving each solenoid by the main control board 100, the opening / closing control of the second starting winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18 is performed, and the display control of each display device is performed.

Although not particularly shown, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM like the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. ..

As shown in FIG. 4, the launch payout control board 200 has a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 5 and an operation of the operation handle 5 as a device for controlling the launch of the game ball. An operation volume 5b that detects an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c that stops the launch of the game ball, and a ball feed that sends the game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launcher (not shown). The solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 that launches the game ball are connected. Further, the control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing payout control board 200.

Then, when the control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are energized to launch the game ball. Further, while the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are energized, the game balls are continuously launched at intervals of 0.6 seconds (that is, the launch pace of 100 balls per minute). .. On the other hand, when the control signal from the launch stop switch 5c is input to the launch payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are controlled to stop energization and stop the launch of the game ball.
As the device for launching the game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3 and a saucer full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full tank state of the saucer 7. , Are connected.

When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is open, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / payout control board 200, and the opening detection signal is output while the front door 3 is open. It is output continuously. Then, when the release 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 open detection signal is stopped, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and the 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 that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball from the upper plate 6 to the saucer 7, and a detection signal is output each time the game ball passes through the predetermined position. It is designed to be output to the launch / payout control board 200. Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the saucer 7 and the tank is full, the game balls stay in the guide passage, and the detection signal is continuously output to the launch / payout control board 200. Become. When the detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the launch / payout control board 200 determines that the saucer 7 is in a full tank state, and transmits a saucer full tank command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the launch / payout control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full tank state of the saucer 7 has been released, and the saucer full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending device R. 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 36a for detecting a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, and a ball lending switch 36a via the game ball lending control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects the 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, and the launch payout control board 200 refers to the game ball lending device R with respect to the game ball. Sends a lending request signal requesting lending. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting a predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out the number of game balls to be played.
Further, when the card return button 37 is pressed, the detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 is directed to the game ball lending device R. 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, a standby, or the like.
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 the effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an operation. It includes a sub-RAM 303 that is used as a temporary storage area during processing, and is connected so as to enable communication from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 in one direction.
Then, the sub CPU 301 reads the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 and performs arithmetic processing based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 and the signal from the timer, and performs image control for controlling the image display. On a board (not shown), a voice control board for controlling voice output (not shown), and an illumination control board for controlling lighting (not shown). , Send a command to execute the effect.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the illumination control board are separately provided, but one board (voice illumination control board) in which the functions of these boards are integrated is provided. ) May be provided, and both the audio output and the lighting of the lighting may be controlled by the substrate.

Further, the effect display device 21 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the sound control board. Further, the sub-control board 300 is provided with the effect lighting device 23, the rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and the pressing operation for detecting the pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d and the detection sensor 9d are connected.

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

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

The illumination control board controls the lighting of the lighting by the effect lighting device 23 based on the command from the sub control board 300. Further, the illumination control board has 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 press 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 the game of pachinko machine P)
Next, the game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the special figure game and the normal figure game proceed in parallel. The gaming states when the two games are advanced include a gaming state of either a low-probability gaming state (so-called non-probability changing state) or a high-probability gaming state (so-called probabilistic changing state), and a non-time-saving gaming state or a time-saving gaming state. Any gaming state and any gaming state in which are combined are set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state that combines the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state that combines the low-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, the high-probability gaming state, and A gaming state is set that is either a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state that combines non-time-saving gaming states, or a high-probability time-saving gaming state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

Here, the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. Further, 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. That is, it is easier to win the jackpot by the jackpot lottery in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state.
In the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 16b is difficult to be maintained in the open state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is difficult to be opened), and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. is there. Further, in the time-saving game state, the movable piece 16b is more likely to be maintained in the open state than in the non-time-saving game state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is more likely to be opened), and the game ball is moved to the second starting winning opening 16. It is a game state where it is easy to enter the ball.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after reset, the low-probability non-time-saving game state is set.

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 starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a big hit is obtained. A lottery will be held. Then, when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the jackpot 18 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the jackpot 18, and further, after the special game is completed. The gaming state of is set to either a low-probability time-saving gaming state or a high-probability time-saving gaming state.

Further, as will be described later, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a jackpot is won during a low-probability non-time-saving game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, and a high-probability time-saving game. In any case where a big hit is won during the state, a high-probability time-saving game state may be set after the end of the special game executed based on the winning. In addition, when a jackpot is won during a low-probability non-time-saving game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, or when a jackpot is won during a high-probability time-saving game state, A low-probability time-saving game state may be set after the end of the special game executed based on the winning.
In the present specification, the high-probability time-saving game state that is set after the special game based on the winning is won in the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, or the high-probability non-time-saving game state. The high-probability time-saving game state is defined as the "first high-probability time-saving game state", and the high-probability time-saving game state that is set after the special game based on the winning is won during the high-probability time-saving game state is called the "second high-probability time-saving game state". Let's say. In addition, during the low-probability non-time-saving game state, during the low-probability non-time-saving game state, or during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the jackpot is won and the low-probability time-saving game state set after the end of the special game based on the winning is defined as "first low". The low-probability time-saving game state is defined as the "probability time-saving game state", and the low-probability time-saving game state that is set after the special game based on the winning is won during the high-probability time-saving game state is referred to as the "second low-probability time-saving game state". ..

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a enters the large winning opening 18, passes through the gate 20, and enters the first starting winning opening 15. , It is possible to enter the second starting winning opening 16. Further, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b enters the large winning opening 18, passes through the special gate 57, enters the first starting winning opening 15, and enters the second starting winning opening 16. Is possible. Then, during the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the high-probability non-time-saving game state, and the high-probability time-saving game state, the game ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the first start winning opening 15. , The player is made to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed hit) so as to enter the second start winning opening 16. Further, during the special game, the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a or the second game area so that the player can select whether or not the game ball passes through the special gate 57 in a predetermined round game. Either the game ball is launched toward 12b (so-called right-handed). That is, when selecting non-passage of the special gate 57 of the game ball in the predetermined round game, the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a, and the special gate of the game ball in the predetermined round game is selected. When the passage of 57 is selected, the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b.
Specifically, during the special game, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a or the second game area 12b, and during the low-probability non-time-saving game state, During the low-probability time-saving game state, the high-probability non-time-saving game state, or the high-probability time-saving game state, the effect display device 21 displays an instruction to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a.

In the jackpot lottery, various random numbers acquired when the 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. It is done based on various tables for.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as the random numbers used in the lottery of the jackpot, the jackpot determination random number used for determining the jackpot, the winning symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the above-mentioned variation effect. It has a variation mode number for determining a pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern), a reach group determination random number used for determining the variation pattern number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above-mentioned jackpot determination random number. This jackpot decision random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence goes around, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, the random numbers used for determining the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types, and for example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers may be used. Alternatively, a plurality of random numbers may be used.

Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, random numbers are acquired for each of the above random numbers, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It has become like.
This reserved storage area is composed of a total of eight storage units from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, and each random number value acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 (hereinafter). , 1st special figure random number), and each random number value (hereinafter referred to as 2nd special figure random number) acquired by entering the game ball into the 2nd start winning opening 16 can be stored in a total of 8 sets. There is.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored from the first storage unit in the order of entering each starting winning opening. For example, when a game ball enters in the order of the first start winning opening 15 → the first starting winning opening 15 → the second starting winning opening 16 in a state where random numbers are not stored in any of the storage units, The first special figure random number related to the entry into the first first start winning opening 15 is stored in the first storage unit, and the first special figure random number related to the entry into the second first start winning opening 15 is stored in the first storage unit. It is stored in the second storage unit, and the second special figure random number related to the ball entering the third second start winning opening 16 is stored in the third storage unit.
Further, when the above-mentioned random numbers are already stored in some storage units, the above-mentioned random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units.

However, the number of sets of the first special figure random number and the number of sets of the second special figure random number that can be stored in the hold storage area are up to four, respectively. Therefore, when four sets of first special figure random numbers are already stored in the hold storage area, even if the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number related to this entry is Not stored in the hold storage area. Similarly, when four sets of second special figure random numbers are already stored in the hold storage area, even if a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number related to this entry is made. Is not stored in the reserved storage area.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first special figure random number stored in the hold storage area (hereinafter, referred to as the first special figure hold number) is the first special figure hold number counter (particularly, FIG. The number of sets of the second special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure hold number) stored in the hold storage area (not shown) is the second special figure hold number counter (particularly illustrated). It is supposed to be memorized in.
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the hold storage area may be referred to as “hold” or “hold storage”.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has the jackpot determination random number determination table 110, the winning symbol random number determination table 111, the reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the table related to the jackpot lottery. , Has a variable pattern lottery table 114.
The table related to the big hit 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.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot, and as shown in FIG. 5, a low-probability gaming state (that is, a low-probability non-time-saving gaming state or a low-probability time-saving gaming state). The low-probability determination table 110a referred to in the above and the high-probability determination table 110b referred to in the high-probability gaming state (that is, the high-probability time-saving gaming state or the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state) 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 starting winning opening 16, one jackpot determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of either the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected according to the game state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, and is selected as the acquired jackpot determination random number. The 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, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10603, it is determined as a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10604 to 65535) are determined. ), It is judged as a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is about 1 / 108.7.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10604, it is determined as a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10605). If it is ~ 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b is about 1 / 108.5.
That is, although the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b and the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a are almost the same, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is in the low probability determination table 110a. It is set to be slightly higher than the winning probability of the jackpot.

The jackpot determination random number (10001 to 10603) determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is set to be included in the jackpot determination random number (10001 to 10604) determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b. There is. That is, the jackpot determination random number determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of special symbol, and is referred to when a jackpot is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B. The first start winning opening determination table 111a and the second starting winning opening determination table 111b which are referred to when a big hit 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 starting winning opening 16, one winning symbol random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when the jackpot is won by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, either the first starting winning slot determination table 111a or the second starting winning slot determination table 111b is hit according to the starting winning slot into which the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the type of the special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, one type of special symbol (X1) is provided as a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot symbol) determined when a jackpot is won, and in the case of loss. Two types of special symbols (Y1 and Y2) are provided as the special symbols to be determined (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols).

As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first start winning opening determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 199 (that is, regardless of the winning symbol random number), it is special. The symbol X1 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 100%.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 199. That is, even in this second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 100%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, one special symbol (X1) is determined in any of the winning symbol random number determination tables 111, but the present invention is not limited to this. , A plurality of special symbols may be determined according to the winning symbol random numbers in each table. In addition, different special symbols may be determined in each table.

In addition, when a big hit lottery based on the first special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, if a big hit lottery based on the second special symbol random number results in a loss, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
That is, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when the jackpot is won, and is not referred to when the jackpot is lost.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a special symbol is determined by a big hit lottery as described above, a variation mode number and a variation pattern number for determining a variation effect pattern are determined based on the result of the determination. At the same time, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 draws a jackpot based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific mode of the variable effect for notifying the result (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) is determined. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used to determine the variation time and mode of the variation effect.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining the group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as a preliminary step in determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. According to 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each game state, type of start winning opening, and number of holds (in this embodiment, the total number of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold). ing. Here, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the game state is based on the non-time saving game state and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball is a loss will be described.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10066. Then, when the jackpot lottery described above results in a loss, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the game state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the type of starting winning opening, and the number of reservations. , The type of the group is determined based on the acquired reach group determination random number and the selected reach group determination random number determination table 112.

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the first special figure random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 or the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16. When the result of the big hit lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by the ball is lost and the number of holdings at the time of the lottery is less than 2, the first judgment table 112a is selected. If the number of pending numbers at the time of the lottery is 2 or more, the second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
In addition, the game state is a time-saving game state, and the first special figure random number acquired by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 or the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is acquired. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number is lost, if the number of holdings at the time of the lottery is 0 or more (that is, no matter how many holdings), the second 3 The determination table 112c is selected (see FIG. 7C).

Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to 300 to. When the value is 8999, the "second group" is determined, when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006. The "fifth group" is decided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the “second group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9000. When it is 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 8000. If it is 8999, the "third group" is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the type of the group. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred only when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, and is not referred to when the big hit is a big hit.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines the variation mode number used for determining the variation effect pattern (mode of variation effect, variation time), and also determines the variation pattern lottery table 114 used for determining the variation pattern number described later. It is for deciding.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a loss determination table that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss and a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. It is equipped with a judgment table for use.

In addition, a plurality of loss determination tables are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8E, when the determination table 113a for the first group and the “second group” which are referred to when the “first group” is determined are determined. The second group judgment table 113b to be referred to, the third group judgment table 113c to be referred to when the "third group" is decided, and the fourth group to be referred to when the "fourth group" is decided. The fifth group determination table 113e, which is referred to when the use determination table 113d and the “fifth group” are determined, will be described.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-mentioned lottery for the group type, the loss determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected loss determination are selected. The variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the table.

Specifically, for example, when the "first group" is determined by the above-mentioned lottery of the group type, the determination table 113a for the first group is selected, and when the "second group" is determined, the second group is determined. When the group judgment table 113b is selected and the "third group" is determined, the third group judgment table 113c is selected, and when the "fourth group" is determined, the fourth group judgment table 113d is selected. When selected and the "fifth group" is determined, the determination table 113e for the fifth group is selected (see FIGS. 8A to 8E).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, according to the determination table 113a for the first group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, regardless of the value of the reach mode determination random number). ), "00H" (alphanumeric characters with "H" at the end are in hexadecimal notation. The same shall apply hereinafter), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the determination table 113b for the second group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined and the variation mode number is determined. The second variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the determination table 113c for the third group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variable mode number “00H” is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The third variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the determination table 113d for the fourth group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variable mode number "01H" is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The fourth variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, according to the determination table 113e for the fifth group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variable mode number "02H" is determined and the variable mode number is determined. The fifth variation table 114e is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number "03H" is determined, and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.

In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of winning the jackpot (that is, at the time of the lottery of the jackpot) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, as a jackpot determination table, the first jackpot reference table is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state. A determination table 113f and a second jackpot determination table 113g that are referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the time-saving gaming state are provided.

Then, when the jackpot is won and the type of the special symbol is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is selected, and the above-mentioned loss determination is performed. Similar to the table-based determination, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table.

Specifically, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-time-saving game state, the first jackpot determination table 113f is selected, and the jackpot is won and the special symbol X1 is determined in the time-saving game state. In this case, 113 g of the second jackpot determination table is selected (see FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “01H” is determined and the second is When the 30 variation table 114f is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number of "02H" is determined and the 31st variation table 114g is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 1300. If it is 2038, the variation mode number of "03H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the second jackpot determination table is determined. When the 31 variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of "03H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 1400. If it is 2038, the variation mode number of "04H" is determined and the 33rd variation table 114i is selected.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the game state at the time of winning the jackpot and the jackpot judgment table are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, but the starting prize in which the game ball is entered is provided. In consideration of the type of the mouth, a jackpot judgment table may be provided for each of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the type of the starting winning opening, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining the variation pattern number used for determining the variation effect pattern (mode of variation effect, variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (i), the first variable table 114a, the second variable table 114b, and the third variable table 114c, which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, The 4th variable table 114d and the 5th variable table 114e, and the 30th variable table 114f, the 31st variable table 114g, the 32nd variable table 114h and the 33rd variation determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit. The table 114i will be described, and the description of the other variable pattern lottery table 114 will be omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the above-mentioned variation mode number.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, regardless of the value of the variation pattern random number), “00H”. The fluctuation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 234, the variation pattern number "05H" is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 235 to 235. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "06H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), according to the thirtieth variation table 114f, the variation pattern number "A6H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), according to the 32nd fluctuation table 114h, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the fluctuation pattern number "A6H" is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 90 to 90 to. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "A7H" is determined.
Similarly, the other variation pattern table 114 also determines a predetermined variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of fluctuation (that is, at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol described later (at the start of the fluctuation production)), the jackpot lottery as described above is performed, and the jackpot lottery is performed. As a result of the big hit lottery, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are determined according to the game state and the number of holdings at the time of the big hit lottery. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the mode and the variation time of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion. The mode and variation time of the first half of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

Next, the process of determining the variation time of the variation effect in the special figure game and the control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variation time determination table 115, a special electric accessory operation table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-mentioned various processes and special game control. There is.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a first fluctuation time determination table in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect corresponding to each fluctuation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first half fluctuation time) is defined as the fluctuation time determination table 115. It is provided with 115a and a second fluctuation time determination table 115b in which the fluctuation time of the latter half of the fluctuation effect corresponding to each fluctuation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter half fluctuation time) is determined (FIGS. 11A and 11B). b) See).

Then, when the fluctuation mode number is determined, the corresponding first half fluctuation time is determined based on the determined fluctuation mode number and the first fluctuation time determination table 115a. When the fluctuation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter half fluctuation time is determined based on the determined fluctuation pattern number and the second fluctuation time determination table 115b. Then, the total value of the first half fluctuation time and the second half fluctuation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery.
For example, when the determined fluctuation mode number is "03H" and the fluctuation pattern number is "07H", the first half fluctuation time of "30 seconds" is determined corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "03H" and changes. The latter half fluctuation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "07H". Then, the total value "90 seconds (= 30 seconds + 60 seconds)" becomes the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation mode number of "00H" or "04H" has a first half fluctuation time of "0 seconds", and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, , The first half of the variation effect is not executed, and only the second half of the variation effect is executed based on the determined variation pattern number.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined as described above, the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the determined fluctuation mode number and the determined fluctuation pattern The variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 300. Then, in the sub-control board 300, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command.
Regarding the mode of the variable effect, the mode of the first half of the variable effect is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the latter half of the variable effect is determined based on the variable pattern command. The mode of the first half of the variation effect may be determined based on the above, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
Further, the variation effect may not be divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but may be divided into more portions, and the mode of each portion may be determined based on the variation mode command and the variation pattern command. ..
Further, the mode of the variation effect may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Further, the determination may be made based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

Further, based on the fluctuation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs a variation effect, and the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or second special symbol display device 31) is special. The variable display of the symbol is performed. Specifically, when the starting winning opening 15 into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 flashes and displays during the determined fluctuation time, and the game ball enters. When the ball-shaped start winning opening 16 is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks and displays during the determined fluctuation time. Then, after the lapse of the fluctuation time, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling the special game executed when the jackpot is won, and is referred to for operating the large winning opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol X1 as the jackpot symbol is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the special electric accessory operating table 116 shown in FIG. According to the special electric accessory operating table 116, either the condition that the large winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or that nine game balls enter the large winning opening 18 is satisfied. The ending round game is executed 10 times. Further, during the execution of each round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, interval time) for closing the large winning opening 18 between each round game is set to 2.0 seconds.
Then, in this special game, the player can acquire a predetermined number of expected value of prize balls. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a special game executed triggered by a jackpot based on a ball entering the first starting winning opening 15 and a jackpot based on a ball entering the second starting winning opening 16 are triggered. In each of the special games executed in, it is possible to obtain a prize ball with the same expected value.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting the game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the gaming state at the time when the jackpot that triggered the execution of the special game is won, and the predetermined number (1 in this embodiment) in the predetermined round game (1 round) during the special game. The game state after the end of the special game is determined based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the special gate 57.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13D, the game state setting table 117 includes a first state setting table 117a, a second state setting table 117b, and a third state. A setting table 117c and a fourth state setting table 117d are provided.

Then, a jackpot is won during the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, or the high-probability non-time-saving game state, and a predetermined number of round games are executed during the special game based on this winning. When the game ball passes through the special gate 57, the game state after the end of the special game is determined with reference to the first state setting table 117a.
As shown in FIG. 13A, according to the first state setting table 117a, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-saving game state. This high-probability time-saving game state corresponds to the first high-probability time-saving game state. Further, the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number of times) and the number of continuations of the time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the time-saving number of times) are both set to 10,000 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the first high-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 10,000 times. Then, if all the results of the 10000 lottery are lost without winning the jackpot during the continuation of the first high-probability time-saving game state, the game state is changed to the low-probability non-time-saving game state.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability gaming state is about 1 / 108.5, so that the first high probability is substantially until the jackpot is won again. The time-saving game state will continue. That is, a jackpot is won during a low-probability non-time-saving game state, a low-probability non-time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, and a predetermined number of round games are executed during a special game based on this winning. The percentage of winning a jackpot during the continuation of the first high-probability time-saving game state set when the game ball passes through the special gate 57 is 100%.

In addition, a jackpot is won during a low-probability non-time-saving game state, a low-probability non-time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, and a predetermined number of round games are executed during a special game based on this winning. When the game ball does not pass through the special gate 57, the game state after the end of the special game is determined with reference to the second state setting table 117b.
As shown in FIG. 13B, according to the second state setting table 117b, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability time-saving game state. This low-probability time-saving game state corresponds to the first low-probability time-saving game state. In addition, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the first low-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 100 times. Then, if all the results of the 100 lottery are lost without winning the jackpot during the continuation of the first low-probability time-saving game state, the game state will be changed to the low-probability non-time-saving game state (Fig.). 36).
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the jackpot in the low probability gaming state is about 1 / 108.7, the first low probability time saving gaming state is continuing (that is, that is). After the end of the special game, until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 100 times), the percentage of winning the jackpot is about 60%. Then, when the first low-probability time-saving game state is continuously set via the special game, from the first setting of the first low-probability time-saving game state to the change to the low-probability non-time-saving game state. The expected value of the number of times the jackpot is won in the meantime is about two times.

In addition, a jackpot is won during the high-probability time-saving game state (that is, during the first high-probability time-saving game state or the second high-probability time-saving game state), and a predetermined round during the special game executed based on this winning. When a predetermined number of game balls pass through the special gate 57 in the game, the game state after the end of the special game is determined with reference to the third state setting table 117c.
As shown in FIG. 13 (c), according to the third state setting table 117c, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-saving game state. This high-probability time-saving game state corresponds to the second high-probability time-saving game state. Further, although the high accuracy number is set to 10000 times, the time reduction number is set to 25 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the second high-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 25 times, and the jackpot is not won during the continuation of the second high-probability time-saving game state 25. If all the results of the lottery are lost, the gaming state will be changed to the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state (see FIG. 36). Then, after this change, the high-probability non-time-saving game state continues until the number of times the result of the jackpot lottery is derived reaches 10,000 times after the special game is completed.
In addition, the percentage of winning the jackpot is about 21% during the continuation of the second high-probability time-saving gaming state (that is, after the end of the special game until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 25 times). Then, when the second high-probability time-saving game state is continuously set via the special game, the period from the first setting of the second high-probability time-saving game state to the change to the high-probability non-time-saving game state. The expected value of the number of times the jackpot is won is about once. Here, as described above, since the jackpot is always won again during the first high-probability time-saving game state, from the time when the high-probability time-saving game state is first set until the change to the high-probability non-time-saving game state. The expected value of the number of times the jackpot is won in the meantime is about two times.

In addition, the high-probability non-time-saving game state that shifts when all the results of the 25 lottery are lost without winning the jackpot during the continuation of the second high-probability time-saving game state is the jackpot in the high-probability game state. Since the winning probability is about 1 / 108.5, it will continue until the jackpot is won again. In the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the jackpot winning probability is set higher than in the low-probability non-time-saving game state, but the game ball is set so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16. Therefore, it is a gaming state with a lower advantage than the high-probability time-saving gaming state.

In addition, a jackpot is won during the high-probability time-saving game state (that is, during the first high-probability time-saving game state or the second high-probability time-saving game state), and a predetermined round during the special game executed based on this winning. When a predetermined number of game balls do not pass through the special gate 57 in the game, the game state after the end of the special game is determined with reference to the fourth state setting table 117d.
As shown in FIG. 13D, according to the fourth state setting table 117d, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability time-saving gaming state. This low-probability time-saving game state corresponds to the second low-probability time-saving game state. In addition, the number of time reductions is set to 25 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the second low-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 25 times. Then, as described above, if all the results of the 25 lottery are lost without winning the jackpot during the continuation of the second low-probability time-saving game state, the game state is changed to the low-probability non-time-saving game state. (See FIG. 36).
In addition, the percentage of winning the jackpot during the continuation of the second low-probability time-saving game state (that is, after the end of the special game until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 25 times) is the second high-probability time-saving game. It is almost the same as the rate of winning a jackpot while the state continues, which is about 21%. Then, as described above, after the high-probability time-saving game state is first set, the second low-probability time-saving game state is set based on the winning of the jackpot during this high-probability time-saving game state, and this second low-probability time-saving game is set. Before the state is changed to the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the expected value of the number of times the jackpot is won is about two times.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot is always won during the continuation of the first high-probability time-saving game state (first high-probability time-saving game state), but the second and subsequent high probabilities are continuously high. Continuing the low-probability time-saving game state (second low-probability time-saving game state) set based on the winning of the jackpot during the probability time-saving game state (second high-probability time-saving game state) or the first high-probability time-saving game state. In, it is not always the case that a big hit is won.
In addition, the low-probability time-saving game state (first) that is set based on the winning of the jackpot during the second and subsequent high-probability time-saving game states (second high-probability time-saving game state) or the first high-probability time-saving game state. 2 The rate of winning a jackpot during the continuation of the low-probability time-saving game state) is set based on the winning of the jackpot during the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, or the high-probability non-time-saving game state. It is set to be lower than the rate of winning a jackpot during the continuation of the low-probability time-saving game state (first low-probability time-saving game state). Then, from the setting of the first high-probability time-saving game state (first high-probability time-saving game state) to the setting of the high-probability time-saving game state (second high-probability time-saving game state) again to the high-probability non-time-saving game state. The expected value of the number of times the jackpot is won during the period, from the setting of the first high probability time saving game state (first high probability time saving game state) to the setting of the low probability time saving game state (second low probability time saving game state), and then low. The first low-probability time-saving when the expected value of the number of times a jackpot is won before reaching the probability non-time-saving game state and the low-probability time-saving game state (first low-probability time-saving game state) are continuously set. The expected value of the number of times a jackpot is won from the setting of the gaming state to the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state is the same.

Next, the processing related to the Fuzu game will be described.
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 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 is activated. A lottery for ordinary symbols is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 16b. Then, when the winning is achieved by the lottery of the normal symbol, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting winning opening 16.
This lottery of ordinary symbols is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Is done.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned hit determination random number is acquired, and the random number values are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 103 up to four. Specifically, this normal figure reservation 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. Further, when the hit determination random number is already stored in some storage units, the hit determination random number is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, when four hit determination random numbers are already stored in the normal figure reservation storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the hit determination random numbers related to this passage are not stored in the normal figure reservation storage area. ..
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the hit determination random number. This hit determination random number is updated according to a certain rule, the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence goes around, 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 hit determination random numbers stored in the normal figure hold storage area (hereinafter referred to as the normal figure hold number) is a normal figure hold number counter (not particularly shown). It is supposed to be remembered in.

Further, the winning determination random number determination table 118 is for determining whether or not the winning is achieved by drawing a normal symbol, and is referred to in the non-time saving gaming state as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B. The non-time saving determination table 118a and the time saving determination table 118b referred to in the time saving game state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one hit determination random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, if the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the non-time saving gaming state, the non-time saving determination table 118a is selected, and the normal is normal based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected non-time saving determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is held. If the gaming state at the time of drawing the normal symbol is the time-saving gaming state, the time-saving determination table 118b is selected, and the ordinary symbol lottery is performed based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected time-saving determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time saving determination table 118a, if the hit determination random number is 1, it is determined to be a hit, and if it is any other hit determination random number (0, 2 to 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time saving determination table 118a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time saving determination table 118b, when the hit determination random number is 1 to 65000, it is determined to be a hit, and when it is any other hit determination random number (0,65001 to 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this time saving determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, about 99/100.
In addition, if a winning symbol is won by a lottery of ordinary symbols, a winning symbol is determined, and if it is lost, a lost symbol is determined.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 119 and the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 119 as tables for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol (variation time of the ordinary symbol) and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. , The second start winning opening opening control table 120 and the like are provided.

The ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol (that is, the variation time of the ordinary symbol). As described above, when the lottery of the normal symbol is performed by the game ball passing through the gate 20, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol in which the fluctuation time of 3 seconds is set is determined, and the gaming state is shortened. In the game state, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol with the fluctuation time of 0.6 seconds is determined. Then, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (the fluctuation time of the normal symbol) is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks and displays during the determined fluctuation time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol display device 32 lights up, and when the lost symbol is determined due to the loss, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is turned on. Turns off.

Further, the second start winning opening opening control table 120 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 turned on, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in the manner specified in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time), so that the second 2 The movable piece 16b of the starting winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so that the second starting winning opening 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 defined for each of the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, and according to the contents of these conditions, the non-time-saving game state is not set. It is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the time-saving game state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, lottery of normal symbols is performed one after another, and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game ball accompanies the progress of the game. It will be possible to obtain the opportunity of a big hit lottery while suppressing the decrease in the number of players.
(Outline of the progress of the game on the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special figure game, normal figure game, and special game will be described with reference to a flowchart.
First, the main processing 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 the main process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as an initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a start program from the main ROM 102 in response to a power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in the production 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 the winning symbol random number, which is referred to when updating the winning symbol random number. 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 hit symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number at the time when the update is started as the initial value. Then, when one round of this random number range is performed, the hit symbol random number is continuously updated with the initial value update random number for the hit symbol random number at that time as the initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as variation effect random numbers). Then, when the processing of step 102 is completed, the processing of step 101 and step 102 is repeatedly executed until the predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described.
The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment), which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning symbol 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 hit symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and the special gate detection sensor 57a, and based on this, Performs a sensor detection process that performs a predetermined process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes a special figure-related control process for controlling the special figure game and the special game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a normal map-related control process for controlling the normal map game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on the opening of the front door 3 or a saucer full tank command based on the full tank state of the saucer 7, the main CPU 101 specifies a corresponding error. Generate commands (for example, door open specification command, full tank status specification command, etc.) and store (set) them in the production transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 no longer receives the above command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release specification command (for example, a door close specification command, a full tank release specification command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, when the detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and the large winning opening detection sensor 18a are input to the main CPU 101, the said The main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the firing payout control board 200. When the prize ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the prize ball counter is subtracted. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 includes 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. , Large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the large winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, ordinary symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data and the like of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the ordinary symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 208.

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

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 process at the time of detecting a first start winning opening for drawing a big hit based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302.

In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection processing for performing a big hit lottery based on the game ball passing through the second starting winning opening 16. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
In step 303, the main CPU 101 executes a special gate detection time process for making a predetermined setting based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the special gate 57. Then, the sensor detection processing is terminated.

Next, the gate detection processing in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input. Then, when it is determined that this detection signal is not input, the gate detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that this detection signal has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the normal figure hold number counter (that is, the current number of normal figure hold numbers) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the gate detection processing is terminated. 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 normal figure hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the current hit determination random number, stores it in the normal figure hold storage area, and ends the gate detection processing.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening 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 the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has not been input, the processing at the time of detecting the first starting winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has been 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 reservation counter (that is, the current number of first special figure reservations) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the first start winning opening detection processing is terminated. 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 hold 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 hold 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 the winning symbol random number updated in step 503 described above in the storage unit of the reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the hold storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the hold storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores the random number determined by the jackpot in step 503 described above in the storage unit of the reserved storage area. From the above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, hit symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and fluctuation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the process at the time of detecting the first starting winning opening.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the second start winning opening 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 the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the processing at the time of detecting the second starting winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has been 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 number counter (that is, the second special figure hold number at the present time) is less than "4". Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the processing at the time of detecting the second start winning opening is terminated. 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 hold 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 hold 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 the above-mentioned step 201, and stores it in the storage unit of the hold storage area in which the big hit determination random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in the above-mentioned step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the hold storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the hold storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the hold 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, hit symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and fluctuation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 608.

In step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the production transmission data storage area, and ends the process at the time of detecting the second start winning opening.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the special gate in step 303 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined round game in the special game is in progress (in one round in this embodiment). Then, when it is determined that the predetermined round game is not in progress, the special gate detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined round game is in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the special gate detection sensor 57a has been input a predetermined number of times (once in this embodiment). Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the special gate detection sensor 57a has not been input a predetermined number of times, the special gate detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the special gate detection sensor 57a has been input a predetermined number of times, the process proceeds to the next step 652.

In step 652, the main CPU 101 turns on a passing flag indicating that a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of game balls has passed through the special gate 57 during a predetermined round game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 653.
In step 653, the main CPU 101 sets a passage command in the effect transmission data storage area for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 that a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special gate 57 during the predetermined round game. Then, the special gate detection processing is terminated.

Next, the special figure-related control process in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of the 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 the execution of the special symbol fluctuation start processing described later, data "01" indicating the execution of the special symbol fluctuation stop processing described later, and post-stop processing described later. It has data "02" indicating the execution of the special 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.
Then, the main CPU 101 is based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the special symbol fluctuation start process (step 701), the special symbol variation stop process (step 702), the post-stop process (step 703), and the 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 processing 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 the data “00” indicating the execution of the special symbol variation start process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol change 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 first special figure random number or the second special figure random number is stored in the hold storage area, that is, the first special figure hold number counter is "1" or more or the second special figure. It is determined whether or not the hold number counter is "1" or more. Then, if it is determined that any of them is stored, the process proceeds to step 802. On the other hand, if it is determined that none of them are stored, the process proceeds to step 809.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 executes the shift processing of the hold storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit is stored. Is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the jackpot determination process described later.
Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether each random number stored in the first storage unit is a first special figure random number or a second special figure random number, and if it is the first special figure random number, the first special figure random number. 1 The value of the special figure hold number counter is decremented by "1", and if it is the second special figure random number, the value of the second special figure hold number counter is decremented by "1".
Then, the process proceeds to step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the jackpot determination stored in the predetermined processing area in step 802 described above. A jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the random number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 804.

In step 804, the main CPU 101 executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 803 described above is a big hit, which start winning opening the game ball is used for the big hit determination random number used for the determination of the lottery ( That is, after confirming the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16), the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 802 are predetermined. The type of special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area of. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery in step 803 described above is a loss, it is special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15. The symbol Y1 is determined, and if the jackpot determination random number used for determining the lottery is due to the entry of a game ball into the second start winning opening 16, the special symbol Y2 is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, 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 the next step 805.
In the special symbol variation start processing of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are processed in the order in which they are stored in the hold storage area, but both random numbers are stored. In that case, one of the random numbers may be processed preferentially.

In step 805, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 804 above in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the information related to the determined type of the special symbol is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation effect (at the start of the variation display of the special symbol). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806.
In step 806, the main CPU 101 performs a variation effect pattern determination process of determining the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above-mentioned step 802. Execute. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 807.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, when the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol 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 predetermined intervals 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 hold storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 displays in a manner capable of recognizing the first special figure hold number. When the second special figure random number is stored in the hold storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in such a manner that the number of the second special figure hold can be recognized. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbol is performed based on the random number of the first special figure, the first special figure is shown to indicate that the number of reserved first special figures is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the figure hold display device 38 is display-controlled and the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the second special figure random number, the number of the second special figure hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. The display of the second special figure holding display device 39 is controlled so as to indicate.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808.

In step 808, the main CPU 101 sets "01" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 809, which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 described above that neither the first special figure random number nor the second special figure random number is stored in the reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 is subjected to variable display. Based on the fact that there is no such thing, the effect display device 21 executes a demo determination process for displaying the demo. Specifically, the main CPU 101 clocks the time during which the special symbol variation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demo start time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without the special symbol variation display being performed. , The demo command for displaying the demo screen on the effect display device is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special fluctuation start process is terminated.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 804 described above is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 804 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) based on the jackpot symbol confirmed in step 901 and the gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to step 907.
Further, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol in step 900 described above, the main CPU 101 determines that the type of start winning opening related to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery) is Which start winning opening was acquired by entering the ball), and the current game status and the current number of pending numbers are confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of start winning opening, the game state, and the number of holdings confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the type of group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 802 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904 above. It is determined and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the type of the group determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 uses the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) selected in step 902 above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) selected in step 906 above. ) And the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 802 described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined, and the determined variation mode number is stored in the predetermined temporary storage. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 above and the variation pattern random numbers stored in the predetermined processing area in step 802 above. , The determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time of the variation effect based on the variation time determination table 115 and the variation mode number and the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. To do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “01” indicating the execution of the special symbol fluctuation stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special symbol fluctuation stop processing 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 fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. 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 804 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and sets the special symbol. Executes the stop display of. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets the stop display time for displaying the stop display of the special symbol in the stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 stop processing is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing of step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “02” indicating the execution of the post-stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. Then, when 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 the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes the time saving update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag indicating that the current game state is the time-saving game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this time saving number storage area, the remaining number of fluctuations until the time saving game state ends is stored. Then, the remaining number of fluctuations memorized is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" due to the update of the remaining number of fluctuations, the process of turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs a high-accuracy update process. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game flag indicating that the current game state is the high-probability game state is turned on. Then, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is turned on, the high probability number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-probability number storage area, the remaining number of fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, the remaining number of fluctuations memorized is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" due to the update of the remaining number of fluctuations, the process of turning off the high probability game flag is also executed. Further, when it is determined that the high probability game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning game state command for transmitting the game state at the time of jackpot winning to the sub-control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and issues an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember in. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, in the main CPU 101, the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and "10" is set as the number of rounds. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets "03" in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.
Further, in step 1111 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and produces a game state command indicating the game state. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1112.

In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol-related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

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 the data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1108 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated. 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 the ending process, which is the standby process performed after the end of all round games in this special game control process, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a large winning opening opening / closing control process for opening / closing the large winning opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 winning opening opening / closing control of step 1203 described above. Then, if it is determined that the round game has 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 production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206.
The round game start command is provided for each number of round games, so that it is possible to transmit to the sub-control board 300 how many round games have been started.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game is completed based on the large winning opening opening / closing control of step 1203 described above. Then, when 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 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 described above is "0". Then, when it is determined that the number of rounds is not "0", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds is "0", the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and sets the ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined that the ending process is in progress in step 1202 described above, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process is terminated. 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 production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1212.

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

Next, the special game end process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "04", the process proceeds to the next step 1301.

In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the on / off information of the passing flag, and refers to the corresponding game state setting table 117 to play the game after the end of the special game. Set the state.
Specifically, in the main CPU 101, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a low-probability non-time-saving game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, and the passing flag is on (that is, special). When a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special gate 57 in a predetermined round game during the game, the game state after the end of the special game is set to a high-probability time-saving game state with reference to the first state setting table 117a. In addition to setting to, "10000" is set for both the high probability number and the time reduction number.
In addition, the main CPU 101 has a low-probability non-time-saving game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the passing flag is off (that is, during the special game). When a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special gate 57 in a predetermined round game), the game state after the end of the special game is changed to a low-probability time-saving game state with reference to the second state setting table 117b. Along with setting, "100" is set for the number of time reductions.
Further, in the main CPU 101, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability time-saving gaming state (that is, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the first high-probability time-saving gaming state or the second high-probability time-saving gaming state). When the flag is on, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-saving game state with reference to the third state setting table 117c, and "10000" is set to the high probability number of times. , Set "25" to the number of time reductions.
Further, when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a high-probability time-saving game state and the passing flag is off, the main CPU 101 refers to the fourth state setting table 117d and after the end of the special game. The game state is set to the low-probability time-saving game state, and "25" is set for the number of time reductions.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 turns off the pass flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets the game state designation command in the production transmission data storage area. The game state specification command includes information indicating that the high-accuracy game flag set in step 1301 is on or off, information indicating that the time-saving game flag is on or off, information on the number of high-accuracy times, and time-saving. Contains information about the number of times. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol-related control process. Then, the special game end process is completed.

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

Next, the normal symbol variation start processing in step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. Then, 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 map execution phase data is "10", the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determined random number is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, that is, whether or not the value of the normal figure hold number counter is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the value of the normal symbol hold number counter is not "1" or more (that is, "0"), the normal symbol variation start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the normal 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 normal figure hold number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes the normal figure hold storage area shift process. Specifically, the hit determination random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hit determination random number stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, the winning determination random number stored in the normal figure hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used in the winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state, and also determines the winning random number determination table 118 (non-time saving determination table 118a or) corresponding to the current gaming state. (Any one of the time saving determination table 118b) is selected, and the winning determination that derives the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol based on the selected table and the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above step 1503. Execute the process. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 determines the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area with reference to the non-time saving determination table 118a. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area is determined with reference to the time saving determination table 118b. Then, the process proceeds to the 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 hit. Then, if it is determined that there is no hit (that is, loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit, 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 a hit, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the current gaming state confirmed in step 1504 described above in the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter with reference to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table 119. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets "3 seconds" in the normal figure fluctuation time timer counter when the current game state is the non-time saving game state, and when the game state is the time saving game state, the normal figure Set the fluctuation time timer counter to "0.6 seconds". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of a normal symbol. As a result, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the hit determination random number is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of normal figure hold can be recognized. It has become. Then, when the variation display of the normal symbol is performed, the display control of the normal symbol hold display device 33 is performed so as to indicate that the number of reserved symbols is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current game state confirmed in step 1504 described above in the game state buffer as the game state at the start of fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets "11" in the normal symbol execution phase data so that the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is executed in the normal symbol related control process. Then, the normal symbol change start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "11", the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map 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 fluctuation time of the normal symbol set in the normal symbol fluctuation time timer counter has elapsed in step 1508 described above. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 stops and displays the hit symbol data stored in step 1506 or the normal symbol based on the lost symbol data stored in step 1507 on the normal symbol display device 32. Is set, and the stop display of the normal symbol is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets the 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 the next step 1604.

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

Next, the post-stop processing of the normal symbol in step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is the data “12” indicating the execution of the normal symbol post-stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "12", the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map 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 figure stop display time set in the normal figure stop display time timer counter in step 1603 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated. 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 stop-displayed normal symbol is a hit symbol. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol displayed as stopped is a hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets "13" in the normal map execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol post-stop 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 hit symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol-related control process. Set "10" in the normal map execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process in 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 figure execution phase data is the data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the normal figure execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map 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 in operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized. Then, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is in operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, if 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 game state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol is the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 120, and energizes as energization control data (opening data) of the starting winning opening solenoid 16c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening number) and set the energizing time (opening time) in the energizing timer counter. Then, the movable piece control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is in operation control, whether or not the main CPU 101 has elapsed the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 described above. To judge. Then, when it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process is terminated. 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 executes the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, the stop of energization of the start winning opening solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806.

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

(Playability of pachinko machine P according to this embodiment)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, any one of the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, and the high-probability time-saving gaming state is set. The game is going on.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined number (1) of game balls pass through the special gate 57 during a predetermined round game (1 round) in the special game, a high probability time reduction is achieved after the end of the special game being executed. The gaming state is set (see FIG. 36). On the other hand, if a predetermined number of game balls do not pass through the special gate 57 during a predetermined round game, a low-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game being executed (FIG. 36). reference).
Further, the game ball does not pass through the special gate 57 if it is launched toward the first game area 12a, but it passes through the special gate 57 if it is launched toward the second game area 12b. Therefore, if the player chooses to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b during a predetermined round game, a predetermined number of game balls pass through the special gate 57, which is high after the end of the special game. If the probability time reduction game state is set and the player chooses to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a, a predetermined number of game balls do not pass through the special gate 57 and the probability time reduction is low after the end of the special game. The game state is set. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to select whether to set the gaming state after the end of the special game to the high-probability time-saving gaming state or the low-probability time-saving gaming state at the player's will. ing.

Here, the first high-probability time-saving game state (first high-probability time-saving game) that can be set based on the winning of the jackpot during the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, or the high-probability non-time-saving game state. In the state), since the number of time reductions is set to 10,000 times, the jackpot will almost certainly be won during this game state. On the other hand, the high-probability time-saving game state (second high-probability time-saving game state) and the high-probability time-saving game state that can be set based on the winning of the jackpot during the high-probability time-saving game state. In each of the low-probability time-saving game states (second low-probability time-saving game state) that can be set based on the winning of the middle jackpot, the number of time reductions is set to 25, and the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state. Since the jackpot winning probabilities in the above are almost the same, the percentage of jackpot winning in each of these gaming states is about 21%.
On the other hand, in the low-probability non-time-saving game state, the low-probability time-saving game state (first low-probability time-saving game state), which can be set based on the winning of the jackpot during the low-probability non-time-saving game state or the high-probability non-time-saving game state , The number of time reductions is set to 100, and the probability of winning a big hit during this game state is about 60%.
That is, when the setting of the first high-probability time-saving gaming state is selected, one big hit winning in this gaming state is guaranteed. However, when the setting of the high probability time saving game state (second high probability time saving game state) is continuously selected based on the winning of the jackpot in the first high probability time saving game state, and this first high probability time saving game In any case where the setting of the low-probability time-saving gaming state (second low-probability time-saving gaming state) is selected based on the winning of the jackpot in the state, the winning of the jackpot in these gaming states is not guaranteed. In addition, the probability of winning a jackpot during these gaming states is low. Therefore, when the setting of the first high-probability time-saving gaming state is selected, one jackpot is surely won during this gaming state, but the jackpot is not won during the gaming state set after that. There is a high possibility that the number of time reductions will be reached and the state will shift to a high-probability non-time-saving game state or a low-probability non-time-saving game state (see FIG. 36).

On the other hand, when the setting of the first low-probability time-saving gaming state is selected, one big hit is not guaranteed in this gaming state. However, during the first low-probability time-saving game state and during the first low-probability time-saving game state, the second and subsequent low-probability time-saving game states (first low-probability time-saving) that can be set based on the winning of the jackpot during the first low-probability time-saving game state During the game state), the percentage of winning the jackpot is higher than that during the second high-probability time-saving game state and the second low-probability time-saving game state. Therefore, when the setting of the first low-probability time-saving game state is selected, the time-saving number of times is reached without winning even one big hit during this game state, and the game shifts to the low-probability non-time-saving game state ( (See FIG. 36), but if the setting of the first low-probability time-saving game state is continuously selected based on the winning of the jackpot during the first low-probability time-saving game state, the setting of the first low-probability time-saving game state is performed again during this game state. There is a high probability that you will win the jackpot. That is, when the first low-probability time-saving game state is continuously set, there is a high possibility that the jackpot will be won twice or more in succession.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning performance of the jackpot (so-called) is achieved when the first high-probability time-saving game state is set and when the first low-probability time-saving game state is set. The performance of the consecutive villas) is different, and the player can select whether to set the game state after the end of the special game to the high-probability time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state. There is. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to select the consecutive villa performance according to the preference of the player, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the high-probability time-saving game state (second high-probability time-saving game) is set again from the setting of the first high-probability time-saving game state (first high-probability time-saving game state). The expected value of the number of times a jackpot is won before reaching the high-probability non-time-saving game state through the setting of (state), the setting of the first high-probability time-saving game state (first high-probability time-saving game state) to the low-probability time-saving game The expected value of the number of times a jackpot is won before reaching the low-probability non-time-saving game state through the setting of the state (second low-probability time-saving game state), and the continuous low-probability time-saving game state (first low-probability time-saving game state). When the time-saving game state) is set, the expected value of the number of times the jackpot is won from the setting of the first low-probability time-saving game state to the low-probability non-time-saving game state is the same. , The expected value of the prize ball that can be obtained during the special game executed based on the winning of the jackpot is the same. That is, no matter which of the first high-probability time-saving game state and the first low-probability time-saving game state is selected by the player, there is no difference in the ball output rate. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately prevent a situation in which the selected gaming state is biased based on the difference in the payout rate.

Here, as described above, in the second high-probability time-saving game state and the second low-probability time-saving game state, the percentage of winning the jackpot during these gaming states is about 21%, and the jackpot is hit. There is no difference in the degree of advantage regarding the expected value for winning. However, the game state that can be selected based on the winning of the jackpot during the second high-probability time-saving game state is set to the second high-probability time-saving game state in which 25 time reductions are set, or 25 time reductions. While it is one of the second low-probability time-saving game states, the game state that can be selected based on the winning of the jackpot during the second low-probability time-saving game state is the first high in which 10,000 times of time-saving games are set. It is either a probabilistic time-saving game state or a first low-probability time-saving game state in which 100 time-saving times are set (see FIG. 36). That is, the second high-probability time-saving game state is more disadvantageous than the second low-probability time-saving game state with respect to the game state that can be selected based on the winning of the jackpot.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a big hit is won during the first high-probability time-saving game state, the second high-probability time-saving game state is not set after the end of the special game based on the winning. (That is, in order to set the second low-probability time-saving game state after the end of the special game), in a predetermined round game during the special game, the player is directed to the first game area 12a. It is designed to be launched. Specifically, in the special game executed based on the winning of the jackpot in the first high-probability time-saving game state, the game ball is moved toward the first game area 12a on the effect display device 21 during the predetermined round game. A display instructing to launch is displayed.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the player launches the game ball according to the above-mentioned instruction, the second low-probability time-saving game state is always set, and the second low-probability time-saving game state is set. The second high-probability time-saving gaming state, which is more disadvantageous than that, is not set. That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the second high-probability time-saving gaming state is an irregular game that is not set as long as the player launches an appropriate gaming ball in accordance with the above instructions. It will be a state.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same special symbol is won when the jackpot is won during the high-probability time-saving game state and the special symbol X1 is determined, and when the jackpot is won during the low-probability time-saving game state. It is possible to give a different game profit (the number of time reductions set in the game state after the end of the special game) from the case where X1 is determined. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, not only the game state after the special game is completed can be selected by the operation of the player, but also the game that can be given based on the jackpot in the set game state. Since the profit can be substantially selected and the player's selection operation has a wide range of influence on the game, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the selection operation such as the game state.

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes on the main control board 100, the special figure game, the normal figure game, and the special game proceed. Then, during the progress of these games, 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 on the sub control board 300. The production is controlled accordingly.
For example, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the variable display of the special symbol, a variable effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery is executed according to the display mode of the effect symbol 50. In this variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the result of the big hit lottery is notified to the player by the combination of the effect symbols 50 which are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, after the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b)). After that, the effect symbol 50 located on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol), the effect symbol 50 located on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol), and the effect symbol 50 located in the center (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol). The stop display is performed in the order of (design) (see FIGS. 37 (c) to 37 (e)).
Then, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, not all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, although not particularly shown. 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.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a mode of variation effect, a reachless variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are present. A reach variation pattern is provided in which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed (so-called reach display is performed) with the same symbol. Each of these variations of the effect has a plurality of aspects, and each aspect is set with various ways of variation, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.

Further, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the mode of variation effect are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300. By receiving the variation mode command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects a variation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition and is within a predetermined numerical range. (For example, 0 to 249) to acquire the effect random number (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number). Then, based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the acquired effect random numbers (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number), the variation effect To determine the aspect of.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect (reach) of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. Whether or not there is a development effect, etc.) has been decided. As a result, the variable effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined round game (1 round) in the special game is started, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 shows a high probability time-saving game state or a low game state for the player. A display indicating the selection of the probability time saving game state is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), a display explaining the outline of the low-probability time-saving game state (challenge mode) and the selection method (to the effect that the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a) is displayed. At the same time, a display explaining the outline of the high-probability time-saving game state (stable mode) and the selection method (to the effect that the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b) is displayed. Specifically, a predetermined round is displayed. When the game is started, the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 transmits a command to that effect to the sub control board 300. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the command, the above-mentioned display is performed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 38 (b) and 38 (c), when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special gate 57 at the end of the predetermined round game. , A display indicating that the high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game being executed (for example, the display of the characters "Stable mode entry confirmed !!") is performed, and the predetermined round game ends. If a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special gate 57 at that time, a display indicating that a low-probability time-saving game state is set after the execution of the special game is completed (for example, "Enter challenge mode"). The text "Confirmed !!" is displayed).
Specifically, when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special gate 57 at the end of a predetermined round game, the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 subordinates a command (passing command) indicating that fact. It is transmitted to the control board 300. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the command, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 displays that the high probability time saving game state is set. On the other hand, if a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special gate 57 at the end of the predetermined round game, the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 issues the above command (pass command) to the sub control board. Send to 300. Then, by determining that the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 has not received the above command at the end of the predetermined round game, the low probability time saving game state is set on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. A display to that effect is made.

It should be noted that the display indicating that the high-probability time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game is not performed at the end of the predetermined round game, but after the predetermined round game, the special game is displayed. It may be performed at any timing until the end, or may be performed after the end of the special game. Further, the indication that the high-probability time-saving game state is set may be displayed when a predetermined number of game balls pass through the special gate 57 in a predetermined round game.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a big hit is won during the first high-probability time-saving game state, even if a predetermined round game in the special game is started, the above-mentioned high-probability time-saving game state or low No indication (see FIG. 38 (a)) indicating the selection of the probabilistic time-saving gaming state is made, and instead, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the gaming ball opens the special gate 57 to the player. An indication to instruct the launch so as not to pass (for example, an indication to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a) is displayed.
Specifically, when a predetermined round game is started in the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the first high-probability time-saving game state, the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 issues a command to that effect to the sub-control board 300. Send to. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the command, the above-mentioned display is performed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21.

Finally, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined number (1) of game balls pass through the second game area 12b during a predetermined round game (1 round) in the special game, so that there is a high probability after the end of the special game. Only the special gate 57 for which the time-saving game state is set is provided, and in a predetermined round game, the player launches the game ball into the first game area 12a or the game ball into the second game area 12b. It was possible to set either the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state after the end of the special game by selecting one of the launches of the above, but the method of setting the game state after the end of the special game is , The content is not limited to the above.

For example, not only the above-mentioned special gate 57 but also a predetermined number of game balls pass through the second game area 12b during a predetermined round game, so that a low-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game. A general gate will be provided, and a shutter for closing the special gate 57 and the general gate alternately at predetermined time intervals will be provided. Then, in a predetermined round game, the player launches the game ball into the second game area 12b when the shutter closes the special gate 57 (when the game ball can pass through the general gate), or By selecting one of the launches of the game ball to the second game area 12b when the shutter closes the general gate (when the game ball can pass through the special gate 57), the probability is low after the end of the special game. It may be possible to set either a time-saving game state or a high-probability time-saving game state.

Further, a special gate 57 is provided in the second game area 12b, and a general gate is provided in the first game area 12a, and in a predetermined round game, the player is allowed to launch a game ball into the first game area 12a or a second game. By selecting either the launch of the game ball into the game area 12b, it may be possible to set either the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state after the end of the special game.

Further, a plurality of large winning openings 18 are provided in the game area 12, and a special area in which a game ball can enter is provided in a predetermined large winning opening 18 among the plurality of large winning openings 18. Further, the above-mentioned predetermined large winning opening 18 is set to be opened only in the predetermined round game, and when a predetermined number of game balls enter the special area during the predetermined round game, the special game being executed is performed. The high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of. Then, in the predetermined round game, by letting the player select whether or not to insert the game ball into the large winning opening 18, either the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state is performed after the special game is completed. May be set.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, one round is defined as a predetermined round game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a round game other than the one round may be defined as a predetermined round game. .. Further, only one round game among all round games may be defined as a predetermined round game, or two or more round games may be defined as a predetermined round game. In addition, all round games may be defined as predetermined round games.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, either the case where the jackpot is won based on the entry into the first starting winning opening 15 or the case where the jackpot is won based on the entry into the second starting winning opening 16. In, only a predetermined special symbol (special symbol X1) has been determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and not only the predetermined special symbol but also other symbols different from the predetermined special symbol are determined. A special symbol (for example, a special symbol X2) may be set to be determined. Then, when another special symbol is determined, different game profits such as a larger number of rounds executed during the special game and more prize balls that can be obtained than when a predetermined special symbol is determined are obtained. It may be set.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the high-probability time-saving game state can be continuously set by the player's selection, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the high-probability time-saving game state can be continuously set. The maximum number of times that can be set (so-called limiter number of times) may be set. Then, when the upper limit number of times is set, when the set number of times of the high-probability time-saving game state reaches the upper limit number of times, a big hit is won during the high-probability time-saving game state and the special game is executed based on the winning. In, regardless of whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special gate 57 during a predetermined round game (that is, whether or not they have passed through the special gate 57). The gaming state after the end of the special game may be set to the low-probability time-saving gaming state.

For example, if the maximum number of times is set to 1 and a jackpot is won during a high-probability time-saving game state in which the maximum number of times is reached, a predetermined number of game balls perform the special gate 57 during a predetermined round game in the special game. Regardless of whether or not the game has passed, the game state after the end of the special game can be set to the low-probability time-saving game state (the number of time-savings is 25 times) with reference to the fourth state setting table 117d. The game state when a big hit is won during the low-probability non-time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state is set in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment.
Then, a jackpot is won during the low-probability non-time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state, and in a predetermined round game during the special game executed based on this winning, a predetermined number of game balls enter the special gate 57. When passing, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-saving game state (high probability number of times is 10,000 times, time-saving number of times is 10,000 times) with reference to the first state setting table 117a. (See FIG. 39). As a result, since the high-probability time-saving game state is set once, the number of times the high-probability time-saving game state is set has reached the upper limit. Then, if a big hit is won during this high-probability time-saving game state, the game state after the end of the special game executed based on the winning is set to the low-probability time-saving game state (the number of time reductions is 25 times) (Fig. 39). Then, when a big hit is won during this low-probability time-saving game state, as in the above-described embodiment, if a predetermined number of game balls pass through the special gate 57 during a predetermined round game in the special game, If the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-saving game state and a predetermined number of game balls do not pass through the special gate 57 during a predetermined round game in the special game, after the end of the special game The gaming state is set to a low-probability time-saving gaming state (see FIG. 39).

When set in this way, it is necessary to execute the special game end process of step 705 described above as shown in the flowchart shown in FIG. 40. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 40.
In step 1900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game end process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "04", the process proceeds to the next step 1901.
In step 1901, the main CPU 101 confirms the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the information on whether the passing flag is on or off, and the value of the upper limit number counter for counting the number of times the high-probability time-saving game state is set. With reference to the game state setting table 117 corresponding to these, the game state after the end of the special game is set.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 has a low-probability non-time-saving game state or a low-probability time-saving game state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the passing flag is on (that is, a predetermined round game during the special game). When a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special gate 57), the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-saving game state with reference to the first state setting table 117a, and the probability is high. Set "10000" for both the number of times and the number of time reductions.
In addition, the main CPU 101 has a low-probability non-time-saving game state or a low-probability time-saving game state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the passing flag is off (that is, a predetermined number in a predetermined round game during the special game). If the game ball does not pass through the special gate 57), the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability time-saving game state with reference to the second state setting table 117b, and the number of times is reduced. Set "100".
Further, in the main CPU 101, when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the high-probability time-saving gaming state and the value of the upper limit number of times counter is "1", the passing flag is either on or off ( That is, regardless of whether the passing flag is on or off), the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability time-saving game state with reference to the fourth state setting table 117d, and "25" is set for the number of time reductions. set.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1902.

In step 1902, the main CPU 101 turns off the pass flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1903.
In step 1903, the main CPU 101 sets the game state designation command in the production transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1904.

In step 1904, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state set in step 1901 described above is a high-probability time-saving gaming state. Then, when it is determined that the game is not in the high-probability time-saving game state (that is, it is in the low-probability time-saving game state), the process proceeds to step 1906. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in a high-probability time-saving game state, the process proceeds to the next step 1905.
In step 1905, the main CPU 101 increments the upper limit counter by one. Then, the process proceeds to step 1907.

Further, in step 1906, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1904 that the game is not in the high-probability time-saving game state, the main CPU 101 clears the upper limit number of times counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1907.
In step 1907, the main CPU 101 sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the special game end process is completed.

Even when the settings are made in this way, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment is obtained, and the process of shifting to the high-probability non-time-saving game state becomes unnecessary. Therefore, the process of setting the game state is simplified and the CPU It is possible to reduce the load on hardware resources such as.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special game executed triggered by the winning of the jackpot based on the first special figure random number and the special game executed triggered by the winning of the jackpot based on the second special figure random number Is also able to win prize balls with the same expected value, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the special game executed by the winning of the jackpot based on the second special figure random number, the number of round games executed is larger than the special game executed by the winning of the jackpot based on the first special figure random number. By setting more, the special game executed when the jackpot based on the second special figure random number is won can be acquired more than the special game executed when the jackpot winning based on the first special figure random number is won. The expected value of a random number ball may be increased.
Further, the above-mentioned modified examples can be configured by combining each other to the extent possible.

The first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the starting region of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 803 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution feasibility determining means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 804 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the symbol determining means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the special game control process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention. In addition, the first high-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention. In addition, the first low-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second gaming state of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 1301 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention. In addition, the 25 time reductions set in the second high-probability time-saving gaming state or the second low-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment are specified symbols by the symbol determining means in the first gaming state of the present invention. Corresponds to the game profit that can be given to the player when is determined. Further, the 100 times of time saving set in the first low-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment is set when a specific symbol is determined by the symbol-determining means in the second gaming state of the present invention. Corresponds to the game profit that can be given to. In addition, the second low-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the predetermined gaming state of the present invention. In addition, the number of time reductions in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the number of times set by the present invention. Further, the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the third gaming state of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 15 1st start winning opening 16 2nd starting winning opening 18 Large winning opening 21 Production display device 57 Special gate 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 sub ROM
303 sub RAM

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The game area where the game ball can flow down,
A starting area provided in the game area where the game ball can enter, and
A special game execution possibility determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which a special game lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the start area and the large winning opening provided in the game area is opened.
When the execution of the special game is decided, the symbol determining means for determining the symbol corresponding to the result of the determination, and
When the execution of the special game is decided, the special game execution means for executing the special game and the special game execution means
When the execution of the special game is decided, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area provided in the special winning opening based on the operation related to the game performed by the player , the special game When the winning probability of the special game lottery after the end is set to the same first game state as the normal game state and the game ball passes through the specific area, the special game lottery is won after the end of the special game. A game state setting means for setting a second game state having a higher probability than the first game state is provided.
The game profit that can be given to the player when a specific symbol is determined by the symbol determining means in the first gaming state, and the specific symbol is determined by the symbol determining means in the second gaming state. In addition to being set so that the game profit that can be given to the player in the case of
The game profit includes at least a time-saving game state in which the game ball is relatively easy to enter the starting region, and the case where the specific symbol is determined in the first game state and the case where the specific symbol is determined. The number of times of the time-saving gaming state is set to be different from the case where the specific symbol is determined in the second gaming state .
In the special game executed in the predetermined second game state set after the special game executed in the normal game state or the first game state, the game ball passes through the specific area. If so, the second gaming state is set after the end of the special game, but the number of times the time-saving gaming state is granted is granted in the predetermined second gaming state. A game machine characterized in that it is set to be less than the number of times .

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