JP7062364B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that determines execution of a special game in which a large winning opening is opened, provided that a gaming ball enters a starting area provided in the gaming area. ..

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, two starting winning openings (starting areas), a first starting winning opening and a second starting winning opening, are provided, and based on the entry of a game ball into one of the starting winning openings. A random number for the jackpot lottery is acquired and stored as a hold, and the hold stored when the predetermined start condition is satisfied is read, and the jackpot lottery is based on the random number related to the read hold. It is known that a special game can be performed in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained when a big hit is won. In such a gaming machine, when a big hit lottery is performed, a symbol associated with the result of the lottery is determined, a variation of the symbol is displayed, and the determined symbol is stopped after a predetermined variation time elapses. Generally, the result of the big hit lottery is notified by displaying it.
Further, in a gaming machine provided with two starting winning openings as described above, the holding based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening and the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening are performed. Any of the holdings based on the above may be stored, and as the holding processing in this case, there is known that both holdings are processed at the same time (so-called simultaneous rotation control is performed) (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). ..
On the other hand, in recent years, the probability of winning a small hit in a lottery based on the hold related to the second start winning opening is set high, and the player is aimed at entering the game ball into the second starting winning opening in a predetermined gaming state. By doing so, in the predetermined game state, the large winning opening based on the winning of the small hit is frequently opened, the chance of entering the game ball into the large winning opening is increased, and the small hit is won. Based on the above, a gaming machine having a game property such as winning a prize ball by inserting a game ball into the large prize opening while opening the large winning opening has been devised. In such a gaming machine, although it is set so that the player can aim the ball to enter the first starting winning opening during a gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state, the second starting winning opening If a pachinko ball hits the ball, a small hit is frequently won, so there is a risk that the game will be played by a game method in which the pachinko ball is always aimed at entering the second starting winning opening. Therefore, in such a gaming machine, the control for simultaneously processing the hold related to the first start winning opening and the hold related to the second start winning opening described above is used, and the gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state is in progress. By setting the time for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol based on the hold related to the second start winning opening to an extremely long time, it is extremely time-efficient when aiming for the pachinko ball to enter the second starting winning opening. It is set so that it becomes a bad game. As a result, it is prevented that the game is performed by the game method of aiming at the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening during the game state other than the predetermined game state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-268521 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-039239

However, in such a gaming machine, a gaming ball enters the second starting winning opening during a gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state due to an operation error or the like by the player, and a lottery based on the winning ball is performed. There may be cases where you win a big hit. When such a case occurs, as described above, the time for displaying the variation of the symbol based on the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting winning opening is extremely long, so that the playing ball to the second starting winning opening is extremely long. Even though the jackpot is won based on the entry into the ball, the player stops the game and leaves the seat before the variable display of the symbol stops, so that the special game is executed on the gaming machine where the game is not performed. However, there has been a problem that the gaming machine is left unattended while the special gaming is being executed.

Therefore, the present invention has been made due to the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the special gaming from being left as it is being executed as much as possible.

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 reference numerals 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 present invention has a game area 12 in which a game ball can flow down, a first start area (first start winning opening 15) and a second start area (1st start winning opening 15) provided in the game area 12 and into which the game ball can enter. A second start winning opening 16), a large winning opening (first large winning opening 18) provided in the game area 12 and allowing a game ball to enter when opened, and a game flowing down the game area 12. A game to the first start area, an approach area (gate 20, continuation area 58) including a first area where the ball can enter, and a second area where the game ball that has entered the large winning opening can enter. Either a jackpot symbol associated with the execution of a special game in which a round game in which the big winning opening is opened is associated with the entry of a ball, or a lost symbol associated with non-execution of the special game. At least one of the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol can be determined on condition that the first symbol determining means (main CPU 101) capable of determining the symbol and the game ball enter the second starting area. When the symbol is determined by the second symbol determining means (main CPU 101) and the first symbol determining means or the second symbol determining means, the variation time, which is the time of variation display for the symbol, is determined. The variation display of the variation time determination means (main CPU 101) and the symbol determined by the first symbol determination means (hereinafter referred to as the first symbol) was started, and the variation time determination means was determined from the time of the start. Changes between the first symbol display means (main CPU 101) that stops and displays the first symbol when the fluctuation time of the first symbol elapses, and the symbol determined by the second symbol determination means (hereinafter referred to as the second symbol). The second symbol display means (main CPU 101) that starts the display and stops and displays the second symbol when the fluctuation time of the second symbol determined by the fluctuation time determining means elapses from the time of the start, and the second symbol. The first symbol determining means is provided with a special game executing means (main CPU 101) for executing the special game based on the stop display of the jackpot symbol by the symbol displaying means or the second symbol displaying means. Determines the first symbol on the condition that the variation display of the first symbol is not performed by the first symbol display means and the game ball has entered the first starting region. The second symbol determining means is provided on the condition that the second symbol display means does not display the variation of the second symbol and the game ball has entered the second starting area. When the second symbol is determined and either the first symbol or the second symbol is determined during the variation display of either the first symbol or the second symbol, the second symbol is determined. It is a gaming machine (pachinko machine P) capable of simultaneously executing the variation display of the first symbol by the symbol display means and the variation display of the second symbol by the second symbol display means, and the variation time. The determining means can determine the fluctuation time of the second symbol, which is longer than the fluctuation time that can be determined as the fluctuation time of the first symbol, and the special game executing means is the second symbol determining means. When the jackpot symbol is determined and the game ball enters the first area, the special game is started, and the game ball moves to the second area during the predetermined round game in the started special game. It is characterized in that the special game is terminated when the player does not enter.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the jackpot symbol is determined by the second symbol determining means and the gaming ball enters the first region, the special game is started, and the second game is performed during the round game in the started special game. If the game ball does not enter the area, the special game ends.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, if the gaming machine is not played by the player and is left unattended, the gaming ball does not enter the approach area, so that even if the special game is executed, the gaming machine is promptly executed. The special game will end. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from being left unattended while the special gaming is being executed as much as possible.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the special gaming from being left as it is being executed.

It is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external perspective view with the front door of a pachinko machine opened. It is a front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is an external perspective view of the inside of the 2nd attacker device 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 random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special 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 figure stop display 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 pachinko machine stop display time determination table. It is explanatory drawing of the special 1st start winning opening opening control table 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 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 detection of 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 the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the processing at the time of continuous area detection 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 fluctuation start processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the 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 jackpot signal output processing at the start 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 round game control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the jackpot signal output processing at the end in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the small hit game control process 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 in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change 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 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 mode of the variation effect 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 field where a pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in an installation area of the game machine called an island, and a game for renting a game ball. The ball lending device R is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R. In addition, on the island, there is a game information display device for displaying information about the game in the pachinko machine P (the fact that a special game described later is being executed, the number of big hits described later, etc.) for each pachinko machine P. is set up. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game information display measure.
The game ball lending device R can insert a storage medium (card) for storing value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls. 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 square frame body that can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and this main body frame. The front door 3 is provided with a front door 3 which is openably and closably attached to 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) 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 further 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 via 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 receiving 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 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 the 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 plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion 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 the 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 in 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, the first attacker device 17 and the second attacker device 54 that operate when predetermined conditions are satisfied, and the game. An out port 19 that guides the 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 are provided.
Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a normal first starting winning opening 15a and a movable piece 15d, which are not provided with the movable piece 15d described later, as the first starting winning opening 15. There are two 1-start winning openings 15b.

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.

Normally, as shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15a is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the special first start winning opening 15b is usually provided on the upper left side of the first starting winning opening 15a (almost in the center of the first gaming area 12a). Then, only the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the normal first start winning opening 15a and the special first starting winning opening 15b, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b. Is not allowed to enter the ball.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is usually provided on the upper right side of the first starting winning opening 15a (almost in the center of the second gaming area 12b). Therefore, only the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter the ball. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the special first start winning opening 15b is provided with a movable piece 15d (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 15d is closed, the special first start winning opening 15b is closed, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the special first starting winning opening 15b. On the other hand, when the movable piece 15d is opened, the special first start winning opening 15b is opened, and the movable piece 15d functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the special first starting winning opening 15b. By doing so, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the special first start winning opening 15b.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 15d is not particularly limited, and 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 special first start winning opening 15b. (See FIG. 3), or it may be composed of a lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction around an axis horizontal to the game board 11 to open and close the special first start winning opening 15b, or slides in the vertical direction. Then, it may be configured by a shutter member that opens and closes the special first start winning opening 15b.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 have the above-mentioned configuration and installation position, the gaming ball is in the first gaming area 12a. If the launching device is operated with a firing intensity that allows the game to enter the first game area (that is, if the game ball is launched so that the game ball enters the first game area 12a), the normal first start winning opening 15a and the special first start winning prize are obtained. The game ball can enter the mouth 15b, and if the launching device is operated with a firing intensity such that the game ball enters the second game area 12b (that is, the game ball enters the second game area 12b). If the game ball is launched in this way), the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16.

Then, when a game ball enters the first starting prize opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a, the special first starting winning opening 15b) or the second starting winning opening 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out and the prize balls are paid out. A lottery is held to determine one special symbol from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. Various game benefits are associated with each special symbol, and according to the type of the determined special symbol, a game such as execution of a special game or a small hit game that is advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined game state, etc. You are getting profitable.
The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry of the game ball 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, a starting winning opening (special first starting winning opening 15b) provided with the movable piece 15b and a starting winning opening (usually the first starting winning opening 15a, the second starting winning opening 16) not provided with the movable piece 15b). In, the number of prize balls may be the same or different.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the special first start winning opening 15b (above the center position in the height direction in the first gaming area 12a). When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of ordinary symbols, which will be described later, is performed. Then, if the result of the lottery is successful, the movable piece 15d provided in the above-mentioned special first start winning opening 15b is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first attacker device 17 is usually provided below the first starting winning opening 15a. The first attacker device 17 includes a first large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can enter, and a first opening / closing door 18b for opening and closing the first large winning opening 18. The first opening / closing door 18b can be displaced between the open position where the first special winning opening 18 is opened and the closed position where the first large winning opening 18 is closed.
Then, in the normal state, the first opening / closing door 18b is located at the closed position (that is, the first opening / closing door 18b is closed) and the first special winning opening 18 is closed. It is impossible to enter the game ball. On the other hand, in the round game (1 round in this embodiment) in which the first large winning opening 18 described later is opened when the special game is executed, the first opening / closing door 18b is located at the open position (that is, the first round). (1 opening / closing door 18b opens) The first opening / closing door 18 is opened, and the first opening / closing door 18b functions as a saucer member for guiding the game ball to the first large winning opening 18 to reach the first large winning opening 18. It is possible to enter the game ball of. Similarly, when the small hit game is executed, the first large winning opening 18 is opened, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 18.
Further, 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 first large winning opening 18. Even if the first large winning opening 18 is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter. good.
Then, when the game ball enters the first prize opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second attacker device 54 is provided below the first attacker device 17. The second attacker device 54 includes a second special winning opening 55 into which a game ball can enter, and a second opening / closing door 55b for opening and closing the second special winning opening 55. The second opening / closing door 55b can be displaced between the open position where the second special winning opening 55 is opened and the closed position where the second special winning opening 55 is closed.
Then, in the normal state, the second opening / closing door 55b is located at the closed position (that is, the second opening / closing door 55b is closed) and the second special winning opening 55 is closed. Although it is impossible to enter the game ball, when the special game is executed, the second big winning opening 55, which will be described later, is opened in each round game (second round or later in this embodiment). The opening / closing door 55b is located in the open position (that is, the second opening / closing door 55b is opened), the second large winning opening 55 is opened, and the second opening / closing door 55b guides the game ball to the second large winning opening 55. By functioning as a member, it is possible to enter a game ball into the second large winning opening 55.
Further, similarly to the first prize opening 18, both the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b enter the second big prize opening 55. It is possible. Even if the second large winning opening 55 is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the ball. good.
Then, when the game ball enters the second prize opening 55, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

Further, in the center of the bottom of the second attacker device 54, as shown in FIG. 4, a general area 57 and a general area 57 in which a game ball that has entered the second attacker device 54 (second large winning opening 55) can enter. A continuation area 58 is provided. The bottom portion of the second attacker device 54 is inclined so as to be gradually lowered from the left and right ends toward the center where the general region 57 and the continuation region 58 are provided. As a result, the game ball that has entered the second attacker device 54 rolls toward the center at the bottom of the second attacker device 54.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a shutter portion 59 for opening and closing the general area 57 and the continuous area 58 is provided inside the second attacker device 54. The shutter portion 59 is a plate member protruding from the game board 11, and is a first position in which the general region 57 is closed and the continuous region 58 is in the open state, and the general region 57 is in the open state and the continuous region is open. It is possible to displace the 58 from the second position in which it is closed. During the execution of each round game in which the second big winning opening 55 in the special game is opened, the displacement between the first position and the second position is performed by a predetermined operation pattern.

Then, when the shutter unit 59 is in the first position, the game ball that has entered the second attacker device 54 cannot enter the general area 57, but enters the continuous area 58. On the other hand, when the shutter unit 59 is in the second position, the game ball that has entered the second attacker device 54 cannot enter the continuation area 58 and enters the general area 57. ..
In this way, whether or not the game ball that has entered the second attacker device 54 (the ball that has entered the second major winning opening 55) enters the continuation area 58 depends on whether or not the game ball enters the second attacker device 54. It is left to the timing of entering the ball, the position of the shutter unit 59 (first position or second position), and the like.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, regardless of which special symbol is determined, in each round game in which the second special winning opening 55 is opened, the second opening / closing door has the same opening / closing pattern. The 55b is opened and closed, and the shutter portion 59 is set to be displaced in the same operation pattern, and the difficulty level of the game ball entering the continuation region 58 is the same. Then, in each round game in which the second major winning opening 55 is opened, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment always hits the game ball to the second major winning opening 55 if the player launches the game ball as instructed. The board structure of the game board 11, the internal structure of the second attacker device 54, the opening / closing pattern of the second opening / closing door 55b, and the operation pattern of the shutter portion 59 are set so that the ball enters and the game ball enters the continuation area 58. Has been done.
The opening / closing pattern of the second opening / closing door 55b and the operation pattern of the shutter unit 59 may be set differently according to the type of the determined special symbol. By setting in this way, the difficulty level of the game ball entering the continuation area 58 can be changed according to the determined special symbol.
Further, the shutter portion 59 may not be provided. In this case, whether or not the game ball enters the continuation area 58 is left to the timing when the game ball enters the second attacker device 54.

Further, in each round game in which the second big winning opening 55 is opened, when a specific number (1 in this embodiment) of game balls enters the continuation area 58, the number of executed round games is the upper limit. The next round game is executed on condition that the number of rounds has not been reached (the running round game is not the final round). On the other hand, when a specific number of game balls do not enter the continuation area 58, the number of round games executed has not reached the upper limit number of rounds (the round game being executed is not the final round). Even if there is, the next round game is not executed and the special game ends.
That is, in each round game in which the second large winning opening 55 is opened (round games after the second round), a special game is played at the end of the running round game unless a specific number of game balls enter the continuation area 58. Will be terminated. On the other hand, in the round game (1 round) in which the continuation area 58 is not provided in the 1st attacker device 17 (1st big winning opening 18) and the 1st big winning opening 18 is opened. The special game does not end at the end of the running round game, and when the running round game ends, the next round game is always executed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the out port 19 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 12, and has a general winning opening 14 and a first starting winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a and a special first starting winning opening). 15b), the game ball that did not enter any of the second starting winning opening 16, the first major winning opening 18, and the second major winning opening 55 is accepted. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided 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. In addition to displaying the background image, the display unit 21a displays the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) in a variable manner, and notifies the player of the result of the jackpot lottery described later according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50. Variable staging is being performed.
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 periphery may be used.
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 periphery 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 staging device is not limited to these, and may include, for example, a staging accessory 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, which can be operated by the player to advance or switch the effect to be executed during a game, a 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. .. Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the operation dial 9a is rotated or the operation button 9b is pressed, the above-mentioned predetermined effect progresses or is switched to a different effect. It is designed to do.
The effect operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, or the like, and may be provided with a cross key or the like capable of inputting in the up, down, left, and right directions. Further, the staging operation device 9 such as the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b may be provided, and the above-mentioned cross key may be separately provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display device 30 is a device for displaying various situations regarding 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 for the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and ejecting a card 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. 5, 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. 5, 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 board) and a board 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 is cut off, and a power cut 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 game ball has a first start winning opening 15 (normally, first starting winning opening 15a, special first starting winning opening 15b). ) Or a special game that starts when the ball enters the second start winning opening 16, a pachinko game that starts when the game ball passes through the gate 20, and a special game that is advantageous for the player. Control small hit games, etc.
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, which is used as a temporary storage area or the like.
Then, the main CPU 101 reads out 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 also controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. Send commands to other boards based on the result of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, on the main control board 100, the general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 14 and the game ball usually enter the first starting winning opening 15a. A normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e that detects that a ball has entered, a special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f that detects that a game ball has entered the special first starting winning opening 15b, and a second start. A second start winning opening detection sensor 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the winning opening 16, and a first large winning opening detection sensor 18a that detects that a game ball has entered the first major winning opening 18. , The second large winning opening detection sensor 55a that detects that the game ball has entered the second large winning opening 55, the gate detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and the game board 11. The fraud detection sensor 35 that detects the directed magnetism, radio waves, and the like, and the continuation area detection sensor 58a that detects the entry of the game ball into the continuation area 58 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 equipment to be controlled, a start winning opening solenoid 15c that opens and closes and drives a movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning opening 15b, and a first opening / closing door of the first large winning opening 18. The first special winning opening solenoid 18c that opens and closes the 18b, the second special winning opening solenoid 55c that opens and closes the second opening and closing door 55b of the second winning opening 55, and the shutter portion solenoid 59c that displaces the shutter portion 59. , The first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display device 38, the second special symbol hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display. The device 33 is connected to the device 33.
Then, by driving each solenoid by the main control board 100, the opening / closing control of the special first start winning opening 15b, the first special winning opening 18, and the second special winning opening 55 and the displacement control of the shutter unit 59 are performed. In addition, the display of each display device is controlled.

Although not particularly shown, the emission payout control board 200 includes a CPU, ROM, and 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. 5, 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. 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 the firing of the game ball by stopping the energization.
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. 5, the launch payout control board 200 receives a prize for 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 to be paid out as a ball and a payout counting switch 63 to detect and count 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 in such a manner. At this time, the number of paid out game balls 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. 5, 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 opening detection signal is output to the firing and 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 the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the saucer 7 and the tank is full, the stored game balls are described above. When the predetermined position is reached, the detection signal is output to the launch / payout control board 200. Then, while the stored game ball reaches the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch / payout control board 200. When the detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the firing 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. do.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the saucer 7 is full, a saucer full tank error occurs, and when the saucer 7 is released from the full tank state, the saucer full tank error is canceled. ing.

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. 5, 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. 5, 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 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 based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 and the signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. Board (not shown), voice control board for controlling voice output (not shown), illumination control board for controlling lighting (not shown), etc. Sends a command to execute the production.
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 lighting 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 has an effect lighting device 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a 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 shown in particular, 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 pattern 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 and BGM output from the sound output device 10. Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300, the sound data read from the sound ROM is stored in the RAM to control the sound output from the sound output device 10.

The illumination control board controls the lighting of the lighting by the staging 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 push output from the pressing operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

The external information terminal board 500 outputs various information and signals on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P.
Specifically, the external information terminal board 500 is running a hall computer (not shown in particular) that aggregates and manages the number of big hits and the number of prize balls in each pachinko machine P, and a special game is being executed. It is connected to a game information display device for displaying the number of big hits and the number of lottery lottery (variable times) of big hits from the end of the special game.
Then, when a big hit is won, a big hit lottery, a prize ball is paid out, or the like is performed, the main control board 100 or the launch payout control board 200 sends a predetermined command (signal) to the external information terminal board 500. The external information terminal board 500 outputs the received command to the hall computer or the game information display device. As a result, the hall computer and the game information display device can grasp various information on the progress of the game in each pachinko machine P.

(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 according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the normal figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when advancing both of these games, 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 of the gaming states of the states and any of the gaming states in combination with each other are set.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined are used. A gaming state of either (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability time-saving gaming state) or a gaming state in which a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state) is set.

Here, the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are gaming states in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to be different depending on the jackpot lottery described later, and in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot lottery is used to win the jackpot. The winning probability 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.

Further, the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state are game states in which the difficulty level of entering the game ball into the special first start winning opening 15b is set to be different, and in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving game state is set. It is set so that the movable piece 15d is more likely to be maintained in the open state (that is, the special first start winning opening 15b is more likely to be in the open state) than in the gaming state. That is, it is easier for the game ball to enter the special first start winning opening 15b in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state.
In the initial state immediately after factory shipment or after reset, the normal game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 is a first start winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a, a special first starting winning opening). When the ball is entered into the opening 15b) or the second starting winning opening 16, a big hit lottery is performed to determine a special symbol associated with the game profit to the player.
Then, when the jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, the first big winning opening 18 or the second big winning opening 55 is opened, and the game ball is sent to the opened first big winning opening 18 or the second big winning opening 55. A special game that allows the ball to enter is executed, and the game state after the end of the special game is set to either a normal game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state. It has become like. That is, after the end of the special game, the state shifts to either a normal game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state.

Further, when a small hit is won by the above-mentioned big hit lottery, the first big winning opening 18 is opened and a small hit game in which a game ball can be inserted into the big winning opening 18 is executed. Then, in this small hit game, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 18, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as described above. The game state after the end of the small hit game remains the same as the game state before the start of the small hit game. That is, when the small hit game is executed, the game state does not change.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the gaming ball flowing down the first gaming area 12a mainly passes through the gate 20, enters the special first starting winning opening 15b, and is normally the first starting winning. It is possible to enter a ball into the mouth 15a, a ball into the first big winning opening 18, and a ball into the second big winning opening 55. Further, the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b are mainly the balls entering the second starting winning opening 16, the first major winning opening 18, and the second major winning opening 5. It is possible.
Then, during the normal gaming state and the low-probability time-saving gaming state, the gaming ball passes through the gate 20, and the gaming ball enters the special first starting winning opening 15b or the normal first starting winning opening 15a. , The player is made to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed), and the game ball is a big winning opening during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the special game, and the small hit game. The player is made to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right-handed hit) so that the ball enters 18 and the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16.
Specifically, during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the special game, and the small hit game, the effect display device 21 displays that the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, and is in the normal game state. During the medium- and low-probability time-saving gaming states, the effect display device 21 displays that the game ball is launched toward the first gaming area 12a.

The jackpot lottery is variously acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a, the special first starting winning opening 15b) or the second starting winning opening 16. This is performed based on the random numbers of the above and various tables stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random numbers.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as random numbers related to the jackpot lottery, a jackpot random number used for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the above-mentioned. It has a variation mode number for determining a variation effect 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 random number. This jackpot 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 number values are acquired for each of the above random numbers, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It has become like.
This reserved storage area is a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first starting winning opening 15, and a first. 2 It is composed of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering the game ball into the starting winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and the first special figure random number is a total of four sets and the second special figure random number is a total of four. The group can be memorized.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. It has become. For example, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any of the storage units of the first reserved storage area, it is acquired as an opportunity. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area, it is acquired as an opportunity. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, this is stored. The first special figure random number acquired as an opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, this is stored. The first special figure random number acquired as an opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, this entry is made. The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific memory processing is the same as the storage of the first special figure random number described above, the description thereof will be omitted.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first special figure random numbers stored in the first hold storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure hold number) is the first special figure hold number counter (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure hold number counter). The number of sets of the second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure hold number) stored in the second special figure hold storage area (not particularly shown) is the second special figure hold number counter (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure hold number counter). (Not shown in particular) is stored 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", and the first The number of 1 special figure hold and the number of 2 special figure hold may be simply referred to as "hold number".

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot random number determination table 110, a special symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to the jackpot lottery. It 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 random number determination table 110 is for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, a low probability gaming state (normal gaming state, low probability time saving gaming state). ) To the first special figure random number (that is, the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a, the special first starting winning opening 15b)). The first jackpot random number determination table 110a, which is referred to when determining the result of the jackpot lottery based on, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number in the high probability gaming state (high probability non-time saving game state). The second jackpot random number determination table 110b, which is referred to when determining, and the second special figure random number (that is, the jackpot acquired when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16 in the low probability gaming state). When determining the result of the jackpot lottery based on the third jackpot random number determination table 110c, which is referred to when determining the result of the jackpot lottery based on (random numbers), and the second special figure random number in the high probability gaming state. A fourth big hit random number determination table 110d and a reference 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 big hit random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, the start winning opening where the game ball enters and the jackpot random number determination table 110 according to the game state when the lottery for the jackpot is started (that is, when the jackpot is determined) are selected and acquired. The result of the jackpot lottery is determined based on the random number and the selected jackpot random number determination table 110.

As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first jackpot random number determination table 110a, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot random numbers (0 to 999, 1205 to 65535). ), It is judged to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the first jackpot random number determination table 110a is about 1/319.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second jackpot random number determination table 110b, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 3183, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot random numbers (0 to 999, 3184). If it is ~ 65535), it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the second jackpot random number determination table 110b is about 1/30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, according to the third jackpot random number determination table 110c, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot random number is 1205 to 65535, it is determined. It is determined to be a small hit, and if it is a big hit random number (0 to 999) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big hit in the third big hit random number determination table 110c is about 1/319, and the winning probability of the small hit is about 98/100.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6D, according to the fourth jackpot random number determination table 110d, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 3183, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot random number is 3184 to 65535, it is determined. It is determined to be a small hit, and if it is a big hit random number (0 to 999) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big hit in the fourth big hit random number determination table 110d is about 1/30, and the winning probability of the small hit is about 95/100.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability is set to be about 10 times higher in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state. There is. In addition, when the big hit lottery is performed based on the second special figure random number, the small hit is won, but when the big hit lottery is performed based on the first special figure random number, the small hit is not won. Is set to.
In addition, even when a big hit lottery is performed based on the first special figure random number, it may be set to win a small hit.

As described above, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c), the jackpot was won by the first special symbol random number. The first special symbol random number determination table 111a referred to in the case, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b referred to when the jackpot is won by the second special symbol random number, and the small hit by the second special symbol random number are won. A third special symbol random number determination table 111c, which is referred to in the case of the above, is 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 special symbol random number is acquired within the numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big hit or a small hit is won by the above-mentioned big hit lottery, the starting winning opening where the game ball that triggered the acquisition of the special symbol random number enters, and the special symbol according to the result of the big hit lottery. The random number determination table 111 is selected, and the type of the special symbol is determined based on the acquired special symbol random number and the selected special symbol random number determination table 111.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, there are three types of special symbols (X1, X2) as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when a jackpot is won (that is, a determination result of a jackpot is obtained). , X3) is provided, and one type of special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a small hit symbol) is determined when a small hit is won (that is, a determination result of a small hit is obtained). Y1) is provided, and two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols) determined in the case of loss.

As shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 39, and the special symbol random number is 40 to 79. In this case, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 80 to 199, the jackpot symbol X3 is determined. That is, in the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the probability that the jackpot symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the jackpot symbol X2 is determined are both 20%, and the probability that the jackpot symbol X3 is determined is 60%. ing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 19, and the special symbol random number is 20 to 79. If it is, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, and if the special symbol random number is 80 to 199, the jackpot symbol X3 is determined. That is, in the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, the probability that the jackpot symbol X1 is determined is 10%, the probability that the jackpot symbol X2 is determined is 30%, and the probability that the jackpot symbol X3 is determined is 60%. It has become.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any of the tables, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is different for each special symbol random number determination table 111. The jackpot symbol may be determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third special symbol random number determination table 111c, the small hit symbol Y1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0 to 199. That is, in the third special symbol random number determination table 111c, the probability that the small hit symbol Y1 is determined is 100%.

Further, if a big hit lottery based on the first special symbol random number results in a loss, the lost symbol Z1 is determined without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the special symbol random number. In addition, if a big hit lottery based on the second special symbol random number results in a loss, the lost symbol Z2 is determined without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the special symbol random number.
That is, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big hit or a small hit is won, and is not referred to in the case of a loss.

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 this 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, based on the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number, the variation time (variation time of variation effect) of the variation display of the special symbol described later is determined. Further, 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 is selected by lottery 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. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used for determining the variation time and mode of the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol).

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.
The reach group determination random number determination table 112 shows the game state and the type of the acquired random number (the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number, that is, the start when the game ball that triggered the acquisition of each random number enters. A plurality of winning openings are provided for each type of winning opening) and the number of holdings (the number of holdings of the first special figure or the number of holdings of the second special figure) (see FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (f)).

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 the numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, in the case of losing due to the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, 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 holdings. 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 result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number (random number obtained by entering the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15) in the low-probability non-time-saving gaming state was lost. At that time, when the number of first special figures reserved at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and when the number of first special figures reserved at the time of the lottery is 2 or more. The second determination table 112b is selected for. In addition, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the first special figure random number in the low probability time-saving game state is lost, if the number of the first special figure hold at the time of the lottery is 0 or more (that is,). , No matter how many first special figures are reserved), the third determination table 112c is selected. In addition, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number (random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16) in the low-probability non-time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state is If the number of 2nd special figure reservations at the time of the lottery is 0 or more (that is, no matter what the number of 2nd special figure reservations is), the 4th determination table 112d will be displayed. Be selected. In addition, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the first special figure random number in the high probability non-time saving game state is lost, if the number of the first special figure hold at the time of the lottery is 0 or more, The fifth determination table 112e is selected. In addition, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the second special figure random number in the high probability non-time saving game state is lost, if the number of the second special figure hold at the time of the lottery is 0 or more, The sixth determination table 112f is selected.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first determination table 112a, 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 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. 8B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the "first group" is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to. 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. 8C, 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. When it is 8999, the "third group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth determination table 112d, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 10006 (that is, regardless of the value of the reach group determination random number), ". The "sixth group" is decided.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, according to the fifth determination table 112e, 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 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. 8 (f), according to the sixth determination table 112f, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the "first group" is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to. When it is 9899, the "third group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a small 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 lottery of the big hit is a loss, and is not referred to when the result of the lottery is a big hit or a small 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 (see FIG. 9) that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, and the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot or a small hit. It is provided with a hit determination table (see FIG. 10) that is referred to when there is a case.
A plurality of loss determination tables are provided for each type of group determined as described above (see FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (f)).

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 the group is determined by the lottery of the above-mentioned 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 determination table 113b is selected and the "third group" is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the "fourth group" is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is selected. When selected and the "fifth group" is determined, the determination table 113e for the fifth group is selected, and when the "sixth group" is determined, the determination table 113f for the sixth group is selected (FIG. 9). (A)-(f)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, 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" (alphanumerical characters with "H" at the end are expressed in hexadecimal numbers; the same applies hereinafter) are determined, and the first variation table 114a is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined and the second group is determined. 2 The variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), 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 second is determined. 3 The variable table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, according to the determination table 113d for the fourth group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “01H” is determined and the second is determined. 4 The variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (e), 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 second is determined. 5 The 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.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), according to the determination table 113f for the sixth group, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1199, the variable mode number "05H" is determined and the second is determined. 1 The variation table 114a is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1200 to 2038, the variation mode number "05H" is determined and the second variation table 114b is selected.

In addition, the winning determination table shows the game state at the time of winning a big hit or a small hit (that is, at the time of a lottery of a big hit or a small hit), the type of the acquired random number (first special figure random number or second special figure random number), and the like. In addition, a plurality of special symbols are provided for each type of special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) determined in the case of a big hit or a small hit (see FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (f)).

Then, when a big hit or a small hit is won and the type of the special symbol is determined, it corresponds to the determined special symbol type, the type of the acquired random number, and the game state at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit. The winning judgment table is selected, and the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are selected based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected winning determination table in the same manner as the determination based on the loss determination table described above. Is determined.

Specifically, when the jackpot is won based on the first special symbol random number and the jackpot symbols X1, X2 or X3 are determined during the low-probability non-time saving game state, the first hit determination table 113g is selected. .. Further, when the jackpot symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined by winning the jackpot based on the first special symbol random number during the low-probability time-saving gaming state, the second hit determination table 113h is selected. Further, when the jackpot is won based on the second special figure random number and the jackpot symbols X1, X2 or X3 are determined during the low-probability non-time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state, the third hit determination table 113i is displayed. Be selected. Further, when the jackpot is won based on the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number and the jackpot symbols X1, X2 or X3 are determined during the high-probability non-time saving game state, the fourth hit determination table 113j is displayed. Be selected. Further, when the small hit is won based on the second special figure random number and the small hit symbol Y1 is determined during the low-probability non-time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state, the fifth hit determination table 113k is selected. To. Further, when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined by winning the small hit based on the second special figure random number during the high probability non-time saving game state, the sixth hit determination table 113l is selected.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first hit determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “01H” is determined and the second is determined. 30 Fluctuating table 114f is selected. Further, when 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. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number of "03H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second hit determination table 113h, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the second is determined. 31 The variation table 114g is selected. Further, when 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. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number of "04H" is determined and the 33rd variation table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), according to the third hit determination table 113i, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “05H” is determined and the third is determined. 33 Variable table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth hit determination table 113j, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1299, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the second is determined. 31 The variation table 114g is selected. Further, when the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number of "03H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), according to the fifth hit determination table 113k, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “05H” is determined and the second is determined. 33 Variable table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), according to the sixth hit determination table 113l, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “04H” is determined and the second is determined. 34 The variation table 114j is selected.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, a winning determination table is provided for each game state at the time of winning a big hit or a small hit, the type of the acquired random number, and the type of the special symbol. , A winning determination table may be provided for each type of game state and special symbol at the time of winning a big hit or a small hit, without considering the type of the starting winning opening in which the game ball has entered.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining the variation pattern number used for determining the variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11J, 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, are determined. The 4th variable table 114d and the 5th variable table 114e, the 30th variable table 114f, the 31st variable table 114g, the 32nd variable table 114h and the 33rd variable table 114i, which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. , And the 34th variable table 114j determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit 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 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. 11A, according to the first fluctuation table 114a, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, regardless of the value of the fluctuation pattern random number), “00H”. The fluctuation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 11D, 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. 11 (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. 11 (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. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "A7H" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (j), according to the 34th fluctuation table 114j, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 244, the fluctuation pattern number "B0H" is determined, and the fluctuation pattern random number is 245 to 245. If it is 249, the variation pattern number "B1H" is determined.
Similarly, another variation pattern table 114 also determines a predetermined variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 11).

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 effect)), the jackpot lottery as described above is performed, and the jackpot lottery is performed. As a result of the jackpot lottery, the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of the acquired random numbers (1st special figure random number, 2nd special figure random number) and the number of holdings (1st special figure holding number, 1st) 2 The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number are determined according to the number of reserved special figures) and the like. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the mode and variation time of the variation effect (variation time of the variation display of the special symbol) are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. ) Is set. 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 mode and variation time of the second half of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

Next, the determination of the variation time of the variation effect (the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol), the time of the stop display of the special symbol, the control of the special game, the setting of the game state, and the like will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as a table for performing the above-mentioned various processes, a fluctuation time determination table 115, a special figure stop display time determination table 116, a special electric accessory operation table 117, and a game state setting table 118. Etc. are provided.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect (that is, the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol).
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as the fluctuation time determination table 115, a first fluctuation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half portion of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first half variation time) is defined. The second variation time determination table 115a in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter half variation time) is defined is provided (FIGS. 12A and 12a). b) See).

Then, when the variable mode number is determined, the corresponding first half variable time is determined based on the determined variable mode number and the first variable time determination table 115a. Further, 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 fluctuation time of the entire fluctuation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery (the fluctuation time of the entire fluctuation display of the special symbol).
For example, when the determined fluctuation mode number is "03H" and the fluctuation pattern number is "07H", the first half fluctuation time of "60 seconds" is determined and fluctuates corresponding to the fluctuation mode number "03H". The latter half fluctuation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "07H". Then, the total value "120 seconds (= 60 seconds + 60 seconds)" is the fluctuation time of the entire variation effect (the entire variation display of the special symbol).

As shown in FIG. 12A, 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, it 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, the fluctuation mode number of "05H" defines the first half fluctuation time of "590 seconds". When this variation mode number is determined, the variation effect (variation display of a special symbol) is executed for a longer time (590 seconds) as compared with the case where another variation mode number is determined. The variable mode number of "05H" is determined by the big hit lottery based on the second special figure random number in the low-probability non-time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state. Is determined, that is, during the low-probability non-time-saving game state or the low-probability time-saving game state, the game ball is launched into the second game area 12b and the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16. (See FIGS. 8 to 10). As described above, during these gaming states, the launch of the game ball into the first game area 12a is instructed, and if the game ball is launched into the first game area 12a in accordance with this instruction, the second start winning prize is given. Since the game ball does not enter the mouth 16, the variable mode number of "05H" is not determined.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern are used. 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 staging, the mode of the first half of the variable staging is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the latter half of the variable staging is determined based on the variable pattern command. The mode of the first half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half portion 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 part and the second half part, but may be divided into more parts, and the mode of each part 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 variation 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.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special game is not executed, and the special symbol is not variablely displayed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31. In this case, a big hit lottery based on the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number is possible.
Further, when the variation display of the special symbol is being performed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the variation display of the special symbol is not performed by the second special symbol display device 31, the variation display of the special symbol is performed, based on the second special symbol random number. When a big hit lottery is possible, the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner by the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner by the first special symbol display device 30, the first A big hit lottery is possible based on the special figure random number.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 30 and the variation display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 31 are performed at the same time. Then, when the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 30 is completed, if the first special symbol random number is stored, the variation display of the next special symbol is started by the first special symbol display device 30. If the second special symbol random number is stored when the variation display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 31 is completed, the variation display of the next special symbol is started by the second special symbol display device 31. Will be done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is newly performed based on the second special symbol random number during the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 30, the variable display is performed. When the special symbol inside is a jackpot symbol (X1, X2 or X3) (that is, when the variable display in progress is won by the jackpot lottery that triggers the variable display), As a result of the newly held big hit lottery, it is not possible to obtain a big hit or a small hit, and the result of the lottery is set to be forcibly lost. Further, when a big hit lottery is newly performed based on the first special symbol random number during the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 31, the special symbol in the variable display is the jackpot symbol (X1, In the case of X2 or X3), the jackpot cannot be won as a result of the newly performed jackpot lottery, and the result of the lottery is set to be forcibly lost.
Therefore, for example, when a jackpot is won based on the second special symbol random number and the second special symbol display device 31 is performing variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the jackpot, the first special symbol is newly created. If a big hit lottery is performed based on a random number, the result of the lottery will be lost. Further, when the jackpot is won based on the first special symbol random number and the special symbol variable display based on the jackpot winning is performed on the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol random number is newly used. If a big hit lottery is performed based on this, the result of the lottery will be lost.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30, the small hit symbol (Y1) is being variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 31. In some cases, this small hit symbol is forcibly changed (rewritten) to a lost symbol (Z1, Z2), and then this lost symbol is forcibly stopped.

On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, the lost symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the other. The variable display of this lost symbol is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device 30, and the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol is also displayed. The variable display of the symbol is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed. Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, the lost symbol is being displayed in a variable manner on the other. The variable display of the lost symbol is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed.

The special symbol stop display time determination table 116 is the special symbol stop display time (so-called special symbol), which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped. It is for determining the fixed time).
In the special figure stop display time determination table 116, as shown in FIG. 13, the special figure stop display time is set for each type of special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is determined by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, the special symbol stop display time corresponding to the determined special symbol type is determined with reference to the special symbol stop display time determination table 116.

As shown in FIG. 13, according to the special figure stop display time determination table 116, when the jackpot symbol X1, X2 or X3 is determined, the special figure stop display time of "0.5 seconds" is determined. Further, even when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined, the special symbol stop display time of "0.5 seconds" is determined. Further, when the lost symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined, the special symbol stop display time of "0.6 seconds" is determined.

Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned fluctuation time elapses after the variation display (variation effect) of the special symbol is started, the variation display of this special symbol is stopped (variation effect ends). .. After that, when the special symbol stop display time determined as described above elapses, the special game is started if the stopped special symbol is a big hit symbol, and if it is a small hit symbol, the small hit game is started. Is started, and if it is a lost symbol, it is possible to start the variable display (variable effect) of the next special symbol.

The special symbol stop display time may be set for each type of big hit symbol, small hit symbol, and lost symbol, and not only the type of special symbol but also the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number. It may be determined for each.

The special electric accessory operating table 117 is for controlling the special game and the small hit game, and the first large winning opening solenoid 18c or the second large winning opening solenoid 55c is used during the execution of the special game and the small hit game. It is referred to for energizing (operating). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, as the special electric accessory operating table 117, the first operating table 117a referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined is used. , A second operating table 117b referred to when the jackpot symbol X2 or X3 is determined, and a third operating table 117c referenced when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after either the first special winning opening 18 or the second large winning opening 55 is opened during the special game, a predetermined number of game balls are opened in the open large winning opening. A round game is executed in which the open large winning opening is closed and the game ends when the ball enters or a predetermined opening time elapses. This round game is executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of rounds for each determined jackpot symbol (X1, X2 or X3).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, one round is a round game in which the first large winning opening 18 is opened, and after the second round, the second large winning opening 55 is opened. It is a round game.
Then, in the first round in which the first large winning opening 18 is opened, the next round game (that is, two rounds) is always executed when the round game is completed, so that at least two rounds are executed. It will surely be executed until the round game.
On the other hand, in each round game after the second round in which the second big winning opening 55 is opened, the next round game is executed only when a specific number (1) of game balls enters the continuation area 58. Therefore, depending on whether or not a specific number of game balls can enter the continuation area 58 in each round game, any round game from 2 rounds to the maximum number of rounds will be executed. Become. For example, if the maximum number of rounds is 5, any of 2 to 5 rounds is executed, and if the maximum number of rounds is 10, any of 2 to 10 rounds is executed. Even round games are executed.

Specifically, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 117a shown in FIG. 14 (a).
According to the first operation table 117a, the upper limit number of rounds is set to 10 rounds, and in the round game of one round, the first big winning opening 18 is opened for 3.0 seconds or the first big winning opening 18 is opened. It ends when either condition of 10 game balls enters is satisfied, and in each round game after the second round, the second big winning opening 55 opens for 29.0 seconds or the second round. It is set to end when any of the conditions of 10 game balls entering the large winning opening 55 is satisfied. Further, during each round game, the first big winning opening 18 or the second big winning opening 55 is opened only once, and the first big winning opening 18 and the second big winning opening 55 are closed during each round game. The time (ie, the interval time) is set to 1.0 second.
Then, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, any of the round games from 2 rounds to 10 rounds is performed depending on whether or not a specific number of game balls can enter the continuation area 58 in the round games after the second round. Will be executed. Therefore, in this special game, the player can play the game ball to the first prize opening 18 or the second prize opening 55 during the period from the end of the continuously executed round game from the 2nd round to the 10th round. You can get a prize ball based on the entry.

Further, when the jackpot symbol X2 or X3 is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 117b shown in FIG. 14 (b).
According to the second operation table 117b, the upper limit number of rounds is set to 5 rounds, and similarly to the above, in the round game of 1 round, the 1st big winning opening 18 is opened for 3.0 seconds or the first round. It ends when either of the conditions of 10 game balls entering the 1st big winning opening 18 is satisfied, and in each round game after the 2nd round, the 2nd big winning opening 55 opens for 29.0 seconds. It is set to end when either the condition of the game or 10 game balls entering the second prize opening 55 is satisfied. Further, the number of times of opening and closing and the interval time of the first special winning opening 18 or the second special winning opening 55 during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as those of the first operation table 117a.
Then, when the jackpot symbol X2 or X3 is determined, any one of 2 rounds to 5 rounds is made depending on whether or not a specific number of game balls can enter the continuation area 58 in the round games after the second round. Even round games are executed. Therefore, in this special game, the player can play the game ball to the first prize opening 18 or the second prize opening 55 during the period from the end of the round game continuously executed from the 2nd round to the 5th round. You can get a prize ball based on the entry.
In addition, when the special game based on the determination of the jackpot symbol X1 is continued up to the upper limit number of rounds, the prize ball that can be obtained is higher than the case where the special game based on the determination of the jackpot symbol X2 or X3 is continued up to the upper limit number of rounds. Expected value increases.

Further, when the small hit symbol Y1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the small hit game is executed with reference to the third operation table 117c. According to the third operation table 117c, the opening of the first large winning opening 18 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice in succession every 0.2 seconds. Further, if 10 game balls enter the first large winning opening 18 during this small hit game, the small hit game ends.
In this small hit game, the player can obtain a prize ball based on the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 18 during the two opening.

The game state setting table 118 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 the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot lottery.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, as the game state setting table 118, the first state setting table 118a referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined and the jackpot symbol X2 are provided. A second state setting table 118b referred to when the jackpot symbol X3 is determined and a third state setting table 118c referred to when the jackpot symbol X3 is determined are provided.

As shown in FIG. 15A, according to the first state setting table 118a, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state, and the non-time reduction is achieved. It is set to the game state. That is, a low-probability non-time saving gaming state is set.
Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, according to the second state setting table 118b, when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability gaming state, and the game state is set to the low probability gaming state. It is set to the time-saving game state. That is, a low-probability time-saving gaming state is set.
Further, the number of times the time-saving game state is continued (hereinafter referred to as the number of time-saving games) is set to 30 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the low-probability time-saving game state continues until the result of the big hit lottery is derived 30 times. Then, if the jackpot is won during the continuation of this low-probability time-saving gaming state, the gaming state according to the jackpot symbol is set again. In addition, a low-probability time-saving gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and if the result of the 30 lottery is all other than the jackpot without winning the jackpot while this gaming state is continuing, the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state. It will be changed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), according to the third state setting table 118c, when the jackpot symbol X3 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability game state, and the game state is set to the high probability game state. It is set to the non-time saving game state. That is, a high-probability non-time saving game state is set.
Further, the number of continuations of this high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number of times) is set to 10,000 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability non-time-saving game state continues until the result of the big hit lottery is derived 10,000 times.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit in the high probability gaming state is about 1/30, so that the high probability is not substantially until the big hit is won again. The time-saving game state will continue.

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 launcher (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is activated. A lottery for ordinary symbols is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 15d. Then, when the winning is achieved by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the movable piece 15d is opened for a predetermined time, and the special first starting winning opening 15b is opened, so that the game ball enters the special first starting winning opening 15b. The ball becomes easy.
The lottery of this ordinary symbol is based on a winning determination random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 119 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. It will be done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned lottery for the normal symbol is performed, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (variation time of the normal symbol) is determined, and the variation display of the normal symbol described later is stopped. After that, the normal symbol stop display time, which is the time for stopping and displaying the normal symbols (winning symbols, lost symbols) determined by the above-mentioned ordinary symbol lottery, is determined.
The normal symbol variation pattern and the normal symbol stop display time are determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120 and the normal symbol stop display time determination table 121 stored in the main ROM 102.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned hit determination random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 103 up to four. Specifically, this normal map 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 winning 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.

The winning determination random number determination table 119 is for determining whether or not a winning is achieved by drawing a normal symbol, and as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, a non-time saving gaming state (that is, a normal one). It includes a non-time saving determination table 119a referred to in a gaming state or a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state), and a time-saving determination table 119b referred to in a time-saving gaming state (that is, a low-probability time-saving gaming state).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning 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 119a is selected, and it is normal based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected non-time saving determination table 119a. 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 119b is selected, and the ordinary symbol lottery is performed based on the acquired winning determination random number and the selected time saving determination table 119b. Is done.

As shown in FIG. 16A, according to the non-time saving determination table 119a, when the hit determination random number is 1, it is determined to be a hit, and when it is any other hit determination random number (0, 2 to 65535). It is judged to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time saving determination table 119a is 1/65536.
As shown in FIG. 16B, according to the time saving determination table 119b, when the hit determination random number is 1 to 65,000, it is determined to be a hit, and the other hit determination random numbers (0, 65001 to 65535). In some cases, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the probability of winning in this time saving determination table 119b is 65000/65536, that is, about 99/100.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning by lottery of ordinary symbols is set to be higher in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state.
If a winning symbol is won by a lottery of ordinary symbols, the winning symbol is determined, and if it is lost, the lost symbol is determined.

The ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 120 is for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol, that is, the ordinary symbol variation pattern number associated with the variation time of the ordinary symbol. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 to draw a normal symbol, the normal symbol variation pattern number is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120.
As shown in FIG. 17, according to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 3 seconds is associated with the normal symbol “C0H”. The symbol variation pattern number is determined, and when the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern number "C1H" associated with the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol having a variation time of 1 second is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the same normal symbol variation pattern number (normal symbol variation pattern) is always determined for each set gaming state. For example, different normal symbol fluctuation pattern numbers are obtained based on the number of reserved symbols at the time of execution of the lottery of ordinary symbols and a predetermined random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20. It may be decided.

The normal map stop display time determination table 121 is for determining the above-mentioned normal map stop display time. As described above, when the lottery of the normal symbol is performed by the game ball passing through the gate 20, the determined normal symbol (hit symbol, lost symbol) is determined with reference to the normal map stop display time determination table 121. The normal map stop display time corresponding to is determined.
As shown in FIG. 18, according to the normal symbol stop display time determination table 121, when the determined normal symbol is a winning symbol (that is, when the winning symbol is won by the lottery of the ordinary symbol), it is 0.5. The normal stop display time for seconds is determined. Further, when the determined normal symbol is a lost symbol (that is, when the ordinary symbol is lost due to the lottery), the normal symbol stop display time of 0.6 seconds is determined.
It should be noted that the normal symbol stop display time may be determined not only for the type of the normal symbol but also for each determined normal symbol fluctuation pattern number.

Then, when the normal symbol fluctuation pattern number (normal symbol fluctuation pattern, normal symbol fluctuation time) and normal symbol stop display time are determined, the normal symbol changes during the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation pattern number. The display device 32 (see FIG. 3) is blinking and displayed. Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol display device 32 lights up, and after the determined normal symbol stop display time has elapsed, the special first start winning opening 15b The opening / closing control of the movable piece 15d is performed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is determined by the lottery of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is turned off, and after the determined normal symbol stop display time has elapsed, the next ordinary symbol is displayed. Lottery is possible.
In this specification, the blinking display of the normal symbol display device 32 is "variation of the normal symbol", the lighting or extinguishing of the normal symbol display device 32 is the "stop display of the normal symbol", and the "stop of the fluctuation of the normal symbol". , "Normal symbol fluctuation stop" may be called.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a special first start winning opening opening control table 122 referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 15d provided in the special first starting winning opening 15b. ..
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on and the determined normal figure stop display time elapses, based on the contents specified in the special first start winning opening opening control table 122. Therefore, the opening / closing control of the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning opening 15b is performed.
Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 19, after the normal figure stop display time has elapsed, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds). × 1 time) The power is turned on, and the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is opened for 0.2 seconds.
In addition, when the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds x 2 times) after the normal figure stop display time has elapsed, and the special first start is performed. The movable piece 15d of the winning opening 15b is opened for 2.4 seconds. The time (interval time) for closing the movable piece 15d from the completion of the opening of the first movable piece 15d to the start of the opening of the second movable piece 15d is set to 1.0 second. There is.

As described above, conditions for opening and closing the special first start winning opening 15b 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 time-saving game state can be set. Since the special first start winning opening 15b is likely to be maintained in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to enter the special first starting winning opening 15b than in the non-time-saving gaming state.

(Playability of the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a normal gaming state (a gaming state in which a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined) and a low-probability time-saving gaming state (a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state are combined) are combined. A game state is set to be either a high-probability non-time-saving game state (a game state in which a high-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state are combined), and the game progresses.

Here, at the time when the player starts the game, the normal game state is often set. During this normal gaming state, as described above, launching of the gaming ball toward the first gaming area 12a (so-called left-handing) is instructed, and as long as the gaming ball is launched in accordance with this, the gaming ball is , There is a possibility of entering only the first starting winning opening 15 (normally the first starting winning opening 15a or the special first starting winning opening 15b), and the ball does not enter the second starting winning opening 16. Then, a big hit lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and if the big hit is won, the big hit symbols X1, X2 or X3 are determined (see FIG. 7A). ). Then, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game executed based on the determination is set to the normal gaming state, and when the jackpot symbol X2 is determined, the determination is made. When the game state after the end of the special game executed based on the above is set to the low probability time-saving game state and the jackpot symbol X3 is determined, the game after the end of the special game executed based on the determination is determined. The state is set to a high-probability non-time saving gaming state (see FIG. 15). That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the left-handed player is hit as instructed during the normal gaming state, the jackpot is won, and the normal gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state, or the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state. (See Fig. 20).

During the low-probability short-time game state, the winning probability of the jackpot is the same as during the normal game state, but the special first start winning opening 15b is more likely to be maintained in the open state than during the normal game state, and the special first one. Since it is easy for a game ball to enter the starting winning opening 15b, it is possible to obtain a chance of a big hit lottery while suppressing the decrease of the game ball with the progress of the game as compared with the normal game state.
During this low-probability time-saving gaming state, as in the normal gaming state, as described above, the launch of the gaming ball toward the first gaming area 12a is instructed. Therefore, as long as the game ball is launched according to this, there is a possibility that the game ball enters only the first start winning opening 15, and the game to the first starting winning opening 15 is the same as in the normal gaming state. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of the ball, and if the jackpot is won, the jackpot symbols X1, X2 or X3 are determined (see FIG. 7A). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the player is left-handed as instructed even during the low-probability time-saving game state, the jackpot is won, and the normal game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, or the high-probability non-time-saving state is achieved. It will shift to the gaming state (see FIG. 20).

During the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the difficulty level at which the special first start winning opening 15b is maintained in the open state is the same as during the normal game state, but the probability of winning a big hit is higher than during the normal game state. There is. Further, during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, as described above, the launch of the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right-handed) is instructed, and if the game ball is launched according to this, the game is played. The ball may enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, the probability of winning a small hit is set high (see FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d)), and the second starting winning opening is set. If the game ball enters 16th, the small hit is almost won and the small hit game is executed. Since the large prize opening 18 is opened during the small hit game, if the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, the game ball enters the open large winning opening 18 and enters the ball. Based on this, a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained.
That is, during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, by launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b, a small hit is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16. While winning a prize ball in a winning game, it is possible to aim for a big hit based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16, and the high probability non-time saving game state is a normal game. It is a game state that is extremely advantageous for the player as compared with the state and the low-probability time-saving game state.

Further, a big hit lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, and even if the big hit is won, the big hit symbols X1, X2 or X3 are determined (see FIG. 7 (b)). ). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if a right-handed hit is performed as instructed during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, the jackpot is won, and the normal gaming state, the low-probability short-time gaming state, or the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is achieved. It will shift to the time-saving game state (see FIG. 20).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in each of the normal gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state, and the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, the first gaming area 12a or the second gaming area 12a or the second is as instructed to the player. By launching a game ball toward any of the game areas 12b, it is possible to shift to a normal game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, or a high-probability non-time-saving game state after the end of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot. ing. Fortunately, if the transition to the high-probability non-time-saving game state continues after the end of the special game, in addition to the prize balls that can be obtained during the special game, the prize ball will be awarded even in the small hit game during the high-probability non-time-saving game state. Since it can be won and the probability of winning a big hit is high, it is possible to get a lot of balls at a high speed.

By the way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit is set high in the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16 (FIG. 6 (c)). Or (see (d)), the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b and the game is played to the second start winning opening 16 without following the left-handed instruction to the player during the normal game state or the low-probability short-time game state. There is a possibility that the game is performed by a game method in which a ball is inserted and a prize ball is obtained in a small hit game executed by winning a small hit.
However, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball is inserted into the second start winning opening 16 during a normal game state or a low-probability time-saving game state, the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit. Regardless of whether it is a winning, a small hit, or a loss, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to an extremely long time of about 600 seconds. Therefore, the special symbol is stopped and displayed only about 6 times per hour, which makes the game extremely inefficient in time, and it is extremely difficult to win many prize balls. As a result, it is possible to prevent the above-mentioned game from being performed.

In addition, during the normal game state or the low-probability short-time game state, the launch of the game ball toward the first game area 12a and the launch of the game ball toward the second game area 12b are used in combination to win the first start. There is a possibility that the game is played by a game method in which the player aims to win a big hit by entering the game ball into the mouth 15, while aiming to win a small hit by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.

Here, if a jackpot is won by inserting a game ball into the second start winning opening 16 during a normal gaming state or a low-probability time-saving gaming state, the jackpot symbol variation display (second special symbol display). Even during the variable display in the device 31), the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is performed one after another. However, since the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, all the results of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 will be lost. .. Then, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 12a without recognizing that the jackpot has been won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, but the above-mentioned As described above, even if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, all the results of the big hit lottery will be lost, so that all the game balls launched will be wasted, which is extremely disadvantageous for the player.

Further, when a small hit is won by inserting a game ball into the second start winning opening 16 during a normal game state or a low-probability short-time game state, the small hit symbol is displayed in a variable manner (second) as described above. Even during the variable display on the special symbol display device 31), the lottery of big hits based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15 is performed one after another. However, unless the jackpot is won in the lottery, the above-mentioned variable display of the small hit symbol will continue, and if the jackpot is won in the lottery, the small hit symbol in the variable display will be a lost symbol. It is rewritten and forcibly stopped and displayed. Therefore, even if a small hit is won during the low-probability game state, the small hit game is not executed as long as the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 and the big hit lottery is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, there is little merit of launching a game ball toward the second game area 12b during a normal game state or a low-probability time-saving game state, and the game by the above-mentioned game method is performed. It is possible to deter it from being done.

However, although it is possible to suppress the game by the above-mentioned game method, the player makes a mistake in the firing strength of the game ball, and launches the game ball toward the second game area 12b during the normal game state or the low-probability time-saving game state. There are cases where it will end up. In addition, the game ball launched in this way may accidentally enter the second start winning opening 16 and even win a big hit.
Here, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to about 600 seconds, so that the game ball to the second starting winning opening 16 is set as described above. Even though the jackpot is won based on the entry of the ball, the pachinko machine P in the state of winning the jackpot is left unattended because the player stops the game and leaves the seat before the variable display of the special symbol stops. There can be a situation where it ends up. Then, when the variable display of the special symbol is stopped after that, an unnatural situation occurs in which the special game is started on the abandoned pachinko machine P in which the game is not performed by the player. Further, under such a situation, there is a possibility that the player who notices that the special game is in progress may execute the game on the pachinko machine P during the advantageous special game, and the game is fair among the players. It will lack sex.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the special game is started, the first big winning opening 18 is opened in one round, and when the round game is completed, the next round game is always executed. After the second round, the second big winning opening 55 is opened, and if a specific number of game balls do not enter the continuation area 58 during the round game, the next round game is not executed and the special game ends. It is set.
That is, when a special game is started on the pachinko machine P in which the game is played by the player, if the player launches the game ball toward the second game area 12b as instructed, the second round or later. In the round game of, a game ball enters the second major winning opening 55, and a specific number of game balls enter the continuation area 58. Therefore, in this case, the round game is executed up to the maximum number of rounds, and the special game ends.
On the other hand, when the special game is started on the pachinko machine P in which the game is not performed by the player, the game ball is not launched and the game ball enters the continuation area 58 in the two round round game. do not. Therefore, in this case, the special game ends at the same time as the round game of the two rounds ends.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a special game is started on the pachinko machine P in which the game is not performed by the player, the round game may be executed up to the maximum number of rounds. However, since the special game ends at the end of the two rounds of the round game, the time during which the advantageous state of being in the special game is left unattended can be shortened as much as possible without the game being played by the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the special game from being left in the state of being executed as much as possible, and when the special game is started by the abandoned pachinko machine P in which the game is not performed by the player. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the game is executed by the player during the advantageous special game as much as possible, and it is possible to ensure the fairness among the players.
In addition, when the jackpot is won, the fact is displayed on the game information display device, or the jackpot is won by the effect symbol 50 displayed on the effect display device 21 or the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device. Although the player can grasp that the jackpot has been won by being notified, according to the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the time during which the pachinko machine P is left with the indication that the jackpot has been won is displayed. Is shortened, so that it is easy to prevent the player from knowing that the jackpot has been won by these displays.

(Output of jackpot signal to the outside of pachinko machine P)
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a jackpot is won, a jackpot signal, which is a signal indicating that the main control board 100 wins the jackpot and a special game is executed, is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500, and the external information terminal is transmitted. The board 500 outputs the received jackpot signal to the hall computer or the game information display device. As a result, in the hall computer and the game information display device, it is possible to grasp that the pachinko machine P has won the big hit (the fact that the special game is being executed). Then, in the game information display device, the fact that the pachinko machine P has won the big hit (the fact that the special game is being executed) is displayed.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in a normal gaming state or a low-probability time-saving gaming state, a big hit is obtained by the first special figure random number acquired based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting winning opening 15. If you win, or if you win a big hit with the second special figure random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 in the high probability non-time saving game state, the player is on the right. This can occur because the game ball is launched according to the instructions for hitting or left-handing. Further, in these cases, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is 120 seconds at the longest (see FIGS. 10 to 12). Therefore, in these cases, it is unlikely that the pachinko machine P in the state of winning the jackpot will be left unattended because the player stops the game and leaves the seat while the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.
In addition, in a high-probability non-time-saving game state, if a big hit is won by the first special figure random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15, the player gives an instruction to hit right. Although it may occur due to non-compliance, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in this case is 120 seconds at the longest as described above (see FIGS. 10 to 12). Therefore, even in this case, it is unlikely that the pachinko machine P in the state of winning the jackpot will be left unattended because the player stops the game and leaves the seat while the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

On the other hand, in the normal gaming state or the low-probability time-saving gaming state, if the jackpot is won by the second special figure random number acquired based on the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting winning opening 16, the player This can occur because the player did not follow the left-handed instruction, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol in this case is about 600 seconds at the longest as described above (see FIGS. 10 to 12). Therefore, in this case, when the player stops the game and leaves the seat while the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the pachinko machine P in the state of winning the jackpot is likely to be left unattended.

Then, in this case, if the pachinko machine P in the state of winning the jackpot is left unattended, as described above, a situation occurs in which the special game is started on the abandoned pachinko machine P in which the game is not performed by the player. do. At this time, if the external information terminal board 500 outputs a jackpot signal to the game information display device and the game information display device displays that the jackpot has been won, the player can display the game information display device. The winning of the jackpot and the start of the special game in the above-mentioned pachinko machine P can be easily grasped. Therefore, the player who notices that the special game is in progress may promote the possibility that the game on the pachinko machine P will be executed during the advantageous special game.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball instructed by the player according to the set game state (launching of the game ball toward the first game area 12a (left-handed)). , Launching a game ball toward the second game area 12b (right-handed), and whether the jackpot symbol determined by winning the jackpot is either the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number. Accordingly, the timing for outputting the jackpot signal to the outside of the pachinko machine P is determined.

Specifically, when a left-handed hit is instructed in a normal gaming state or a low-probability short-time gaming state, and the jackpot symbol determined by winning the jackpot is based on the first special figure random number, it is high. When the probability non-time saving game state is instructed to hit right, and the jackpot symbol determined by winning the jackpot is due to the second special figure random number, and in the high probability non-time saving game state. If the jackpot symbol is instructed to hit right and the jackpot symbol determined by winning the jackpot is based on the first special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the special symbol stop display time is displayed. When the lapse of time, a jackpot signal is output, and the output continues until the special game executed based on the winning of the jackpot ends.

On the other hand, when a left-handed strike is instructed in a normal gaming state or a low-probability short-time gaming state, and the jackpot symbol determined by winning the jackpot is based on the second special figure random number. A jackpot signal is output at the end of the last round game executed in the special game based on the winning of the jackpot, and the output is continued until the special game is completed.
For example, when the upper limit number of rounds of the special game is 5 rounds (that is, when the jackpot symbol X2 or X3 is determined), when a specific number of game balls do not enter the continuation area 58 in the 2 rounds. The output of the jackpot signal starts at the end of the round game of the two rounds, and the output of the jackpot signal ends at the end of the ending process executed at the end of the special game. Further, when a specific number of game balls enter the continuation area 58 in each round game from the 2nd round to the 4th round and the round game is executed up to the upper limit number of 5 rounds, the round game of the 5 rounds is performed. The output of the jackpot signal is started at the end point, and the output of the jackpot signal ends at the end point of the above-mentioned ending process.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the big hit is won in a situation where it is unlikely that the pachinko machine P is left unattended, the big hit symbol is stopped and the special game is started. Since the fact that the jackpot has been won is displayed on the game information display device from that point, the player can grasp that the jackpot has been won at an early stage.
On the other hand, if the pachinko machine P is likely to be left unattended and the jackpot is won, the game information is displayed at the end of the last round game executed in the special game based on the winning of the jackpot. Since the fact that the jackpot has been won is displayed on the device, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp that the jackpot has been won during the execution of the special game. Therefore, even if the pachinko machine P is left unattended in a state where the jackpot is won and the special game is started after that, it cannot be grasped that the jackpot has been won depending on the display of the game information display device. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the game is executed by the player as much as possible, and it is possible to ensure fairness among the players.

(Overview of the progress of the game on the pachinko machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special figure game, normal figure game, special game, and small hit game will be described with reference to the flowchart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied by 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 boot 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 effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number referred to when updating the special symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the special symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the special symbol random number. That is, the special symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for the special symbol random number at the time of starting the update as the initial value. Then, when one round of this random number range is performed, the update of the special symbol random number is continued with the initial value update random number for the special 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. 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 a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment), which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22. 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 special 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 special symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 receives inputs to the gate detection sensor 20a, the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e, the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and the continuous area detection sensor 58a. It is determined whether or not there is a sensor, and a sensor detection process that performs a predetermined process based on this is executed. 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, the special game, and the small hit 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. A command (for example, a door open specification command, a full tank state specification command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) 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 designation command (for example, a door close designation command, a full tank cancellation designation command, etc.) and transmits the effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the normal first starting winning opening detection sensor 15e, the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, the first large winning opening detection sensor 18a, the first When the detection signal from the two major winning opening detection sensors 55a is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and also updates each detection signal. The payout quantity designation command corresponding to is transmitted to the launch 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 is external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and a start winning port solenoid for opening and closing the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning port 15b. Data, large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 18 or the second special winning opening 55, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, ordinary symbol). Creation of display data and the like of the display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the ordinary symbol hold display device 33) is executed. 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 effect transmission data storage area. 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 processes at the time of detecting the first start winning opening for performing a big hit lottery based on the fact that the game ball has entered the normal first starting winning opening 15a or the special first starting winning opening 15b. To execute. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302.

In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a process at the time of detecting a second start winning opening for performing a big hit lottery based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16.
In step 303, the main CPU 101 executes a continuation area detection time process for determining the execution of the next round game based on the fact that the game ball has entered the continuation area 58.
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. 24.
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 the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has not been input, the gate detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a 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 normal figure hold number) 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 a detection signal from the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f is input. Then, when it is determined that no detection signal is input from either the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f, the process 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 either the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure reservation counter (that is, the current first special figure reservation number) 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 a jackpot random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above-mentioned step 201 and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 503. 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 the above-mentioned step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 503. 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 the above step 102 and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in the above-mentioned step 102 and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 503. From the above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, reach group determination random numbers, reach mode determination random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are all stored in the same storage unit of the first 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 and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the first start winning opening is completed.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the second starting 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 is 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 second 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 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 a jackpot random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above-mentioned step 201 and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot 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 second reserved storage area in which the jackpot 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 the above-mentioned step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in the above-mentioned step 102 and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 603. From the above, the acquired jackpot random numbers, special symbol random numbers, reach group determination random numbers, reach mode determination random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers are all stored in the storage unit of the same second 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 and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the second start winning opening is completed.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the continuous region in step 303 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of executions of the round game has reached the upper limit number of rounds, that is, whether or not the running round game is a round game with the upper limit number of rounds. Then, when it is determined that the upper limit number of rounds has been reached, the continuous area detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the upper limit number of rounds has not been reached, the process proceeds to the next step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the continuous area detection sensor 58a has been input a specific number of times (once in this embodiment). Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the continuous area detection sensor 58a has not been input a specific number of times, the continuous area detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the continuous area detection sensor 58a has been input a specific number of times, the process proceeds to the next step 652.
In step 652, the main CPU 101 is a continuation flag indicating that a specific number of game balls have entered the continuation area 58 during the round game in which the second special winning opening 55 is opened (that is, during the round game after the second round). Turn on. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the continuous area is terminated.

Next, the special figure-related control process in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.
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 variation process described later, data “01” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and a small hit game control process described later. It has data "02" indicating the execution of the above and data "03" indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 has a special symbol variation process (step 701), a special game control process (step 702), a small hit game control process (step 703), or a special, based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in the above step 700. One of the game end processes (step 704) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation processing in step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29.
In step 750, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “00” indicating the execution of the special symbol variation process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol change processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "00", the process proceeds to the next step 751.
In step 751, the main CPU 101 executes the fluctuation start process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 752.

In step 752, the main CPU 101 executes the fluctuation stop process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 753.
In step 753, the main CPU 101 executes post-stop processing. Then, the special symbol change processing is terminated.

Next, the fluctuation start processing of step 751 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure hold number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 813. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 801.

In step 801 the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined based on the second special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step 813. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 802.
In step 802, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure hold number counter by "1" and executes the shift process of the second hold storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored. -Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the second hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 803.

In step 803, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current game state and the second special figure random number (that is, the type of the starting winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16), and the selected table and the table. , The jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 802 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 804.
In step 804, the main CPU 101 executes a second special figure determination process for determining the type of the second special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in the above-mentioned step 803 is a big hit, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b (see FIG. 7B) is selected, and the table and the above-mentioned step 802 are selected. The jackpot symbol (X1, X2 or X3) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the processing area in. If the result of the lottery in step 803 is a small hit, the third special symbol random number determination table 111c (see FIG. 7 (c)) is selected and processed in the table and step 802. The small hit symbol (Y1) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the area. If the result of the lottery in step 803 is a loss, the lost symbol (Z2) is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined second special figure is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, in this second special figure determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the second special figure is determined is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 805.

In step 805, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the second special figure determined in step 804 described above is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is neither a big hit symbol nor a small hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 806.
In step 806, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the first special figure temporary storage area, which will be described later, is related to the jackpot symbol.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special symbol determined based on the first special figure random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure) and the second special figure can be variablely displayed at the same time. It has become. Then, as described above, at the start of the variable display of the second special figure, the determined type of the second special figure (that is, the type of the second special figure to be stopped and displayed) is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area. Will be done. Similarly, at the start of the variable display of the first special figure, the determined type of the first special figure (that is, the type of the first special figure to be stopped and displayed) is stored in the temporary storage area of the first special figure. That is, the type of the first special symbol being displayed in a variable manner in the first special symbol display device 30 is stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area, and the second special symbol display device is stored in the second special symbol temporary storage area. The type of the second special figure being displayed in the variation in 31 is stored.
Therefore, in this step 806, when the variable display of the jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol determined as the second symbol is started, the jackpot symbol determined as the first special symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display device 30. It will be determined whether or not the display is variable.
Then, if it is determined that the above data does not relate to the jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 808. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above data relates to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 807.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol stored in the second special figure temporary storage area to the data related to the lost symbol. That is, when the variable display of the second special figure is started during the variable display of the first special figure in which the big hit symbol is determined, and the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is determined as the second special figure. Is forcibly rewritten to a lost symbol in this jackpot symbol or small hit symbol.
As described above, after the type of the second special figure is determined, the determined big hit symbol or small hit symbol is not forcibly rewritten into the lost symbol, but when the type of the second special figure is determined. , In the first special symbol display device 30, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the first special symbol is variablely displayed, and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is variablely displayed, the second special symbol is displayed. The lost symbol may always be determined as the type of the diagram.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 stores in the effect transmission data storage area a symbol determination command indicating the type of the second special figure stored in the second special figure temporary storage area. Specifically, when the type of the second special figure (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or lost symbol) determined in step 804 described above, or when forced rewriting is performed in step 807 described above. The lost pattern is memorized. As a result, the information related to the type of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation staging. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 executes a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a 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 processing area in step 802. .. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 810.
In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, 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 second special figure random number is stored in the second hold storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 can recognize the second special figure hold number. Is displayed. Then, when the above-mentioned variable display of the second special figure is performed based on the random number of the second special figure, the second special figure is held so as to indicate that the number of reserved second special figures is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. 2 The display of the special figure hold display device 39 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 811.

In step 811 the main CPU 101 executes the time saving number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag for setting the game state to 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 gaming state ends is stored. Then, this memorized remaining number of fluctuations 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 812.
In step 812, the main CPU 101 executes a high-accuracy number-of-time update process. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game flag for setting the game state to 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, this memorized remaining number of fluctuations 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 813.

In step 813, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure hold number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, when it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the fluctuation start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 814.
In step 814, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation display of the first special figure is in progress. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress, the fluctuation start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 815.

In step 815, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure hold number counter by "1" and executes the shift process of the first hold storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored. -Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the first hold storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 816.
In step 816, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current game state and the first special figure random number (that is, the type of the starting winning opening is the first starting winning opening 15), and the selected table and the table. , The jackpot determination process for deriving the result of the jackpot lottery is executed based on the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 815. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 817.

In step 817, the main CPU 101 executes a first special figure determination process for determining the type of the first special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in the above-mentioned step 816 is a big hit, the first special symbol random number determination table 111a (see FIG. 7A) is selected, and the table and the above-mentioned step 815 are selected. The jackpot symbol (X1, X2 or X3) is determined based on the special symbol random number stored in the processing area in. If the result of the lottery in step 815 is lost, the lost symbol (Z1) is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined first special figure is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, in this first special figure determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the first special figure is determined is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 818.
In step 818, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the first special figure determined in step 817 is a jackpot symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 821. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 819.

In step 819, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the second special figure temporary storage area is related to the jackpot symbol. That is, when the main CPU 101 starts the variable display of the jackpot symbol determined as the first symbol, whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variablely displayed in the second special symbol display device 31. Is determined. Then, if it is determined that the above data does not relate to the big hit symbol (that is, it is a small hit symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 821. On the other hand, if it is determined that the above data relates to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 820.
In step 820, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the jackpot symbol stored in the first special figure temporary storage area to the data related to the lost symbol. That is, when the variable display of the first special figure is started during the variable display of the second special figure in which the jackpot symbol is determined, and the jackpot symbol is determined as the first special figure, this jackpot is used. The design is forcibly rewritten to the lost design.
In addition, after the type of the first special symbol is determined, the determined jackpot symbol is not forcibly rewritten to the lost symbol, but when the type of the first special symbol is determined, the second special symbol display device 31 is used. , It is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variablely displayed, and if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is variablely displayed, the lost symbol is always determined as the type of the first special symbol. It may be done.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 821.

In step 821, the main CPU 101 stores in the effect transmission data storage area a symbol determination command indicating the type of the first special figure stored in the first special figure temporary storage area.
Specifically, the type of the first special symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) determined in step 817 described above, or when forced rewriting is performed in step 820 described above, the lost symbol is displayed. It will be remembered. As a result, the information related to the type of the first special drawing is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation staging. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 822.
In step 822, the main CPU 101 executes a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a 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 processing area in step 815. .. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 823.

In step 823, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30. As a result, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first hold storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 can recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned first symbol is performed based on the random number of the first special figure, the first is shown that the number of reserved first special figures is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. The display of the special figure hold display device 38 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 824.

In step 824, the main CPU 101 executes the time saving number update process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 825.
In step 825, the main CPU 101 executes a high-accuracy number-of-time update process. Then, the fluctuation start process is terminated.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 809 and step 822 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Since the variation effect pattern of each step is the same process, the variation effect pattern determination process of step 809 will be mainly described here.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in the above-mentioned step 804 (in the above-mentioned step 817 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822) is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Then, if it is determined that it is neither a big hit symbol nor a small hit 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 big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 determines the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol determined in the above step 804 (in the above step 817 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822), and the type of the start winning opening related to the determination of the lottery. (Which of the starting winning openings the jackpot random number used for the determination of the lottery was obtained by entering the ball, in other words, the type of the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number), and , Check the current game status. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 uses the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (hit determination table) based on the jackpot symbol or small hit symbol confirmed in step 901 above, the type of starting winning opening, and the gaming state. ) Is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step 907.
Further, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined in step 900 that it is neither a big hit symbol nor a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the starting winning opening related to the determination of the lottery, the current gaming state, and Check the current number of holdings (number of holdings for the first special figure, number of holdings for the second special figure). 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 is selected from the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above-mentioned step 802 (in the above-mentioned step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822) and the above-mentioned step 904. The type of the group is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined temporary storage 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 group type determined in step 905 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 (hit determination table) selected in step 902 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (determination table for loss) selected in step 906 described above. ) And the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above-mentioned step 802 (in the above-mentioned step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822), the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is determined, and the determined variable mode number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage 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 above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 stores in the predetermined processing area in the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in the above-mentioned step 908 and the above-mentioned step 802 (in the above-mentioned step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process in step 822). A variation pattern number is determined based on the determined variation pattern random number, and 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 (variation time of the variation display of the special symbol) 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. ) Is determined. That is, when the variation effect pattern determination process (variation effect pattern determination process in step 809) based on the second special figure is performed, the determined variation time becomes the variation time of the second special figure, and the first When the variation effect pattern determination process (variation effect pattern determination process in step 822) based on the special figure is performed, the determined variation time becomes the variation time of the first special figure. Then, when the fluctuation time of the second special figure is determined, this fluctuation time is set in the second special figure fluctuation time timer counter, and when the fluctuation time of the first special figure is determined, this fluctuation time is set. 1st special figure Fluctuation time timer Set to the counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variable mode command based on the variable mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variable pattern command based on the variable pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. 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 variable staging pattern determination process is terminated.

Next, the fluctuation stop processing of step 752 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special symbol is in variable display in the first special symbol display device 30. Then, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 1006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the first special figure set in the first special figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the elapse has not occurred, the process proceeds to step 1006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lapse has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

In step 1002, the main CPU 101 displays stop display data for displaying the first special figure determined in step 817 above and stored in the first special figure temporary storage area on the first special symbol display device 30. Set and execute the stop display of the first special figure. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.
In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a first special figure stop display command indicating that the first special figure has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004.

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 refers to the special figure stop display time determination table 116, and stops and displays the first special figure according to the type of the special symbol determined in step 817 above. Hereinafter, the first special figure stop display time) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets the first stop display time determined in step 1004 described above in the first stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1006.

In step 1006, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol is in the variable display in the second special symbol display device 31. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation display is not in progress, the fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation display is in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1007.
In step 1007, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the second special figure set in the second special figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the lapse has not passed, the fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapse has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1008.

In step 1008, the main CPU 101 displays stop display data for displaying the second special figure determined in step 804 and stored in the second special figure temporary storage area on the second special symbol display device 31. Set and execute the stop display of the second symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1009.
In step 1009, the main CPU 101 stores a second special figure stop display command indicating that the second special figure has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1010.

In step 1010, the main CPU 101 refers to the special figure stop display time determination table 116, and stops and displays the second special figure according to the type of the special symbol determined in the above step 804. Hereinafter, the second special figure stop display time) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1011.
In step 1011 the main CPU 101 sets the second stop display time determined in step 1010 described above in the second stop display time timer counter. Then, the fluctuation stop processing is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing of step 753 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure stop display time set in the first stop display time timer counter in step 1005 described above has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the first special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 1102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Then, if it is determined that it is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step 1104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure stop display time set in the second stop display time timer counter in step 1011 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (that is, it is a small hit symbol or a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1114. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a big hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner, that is, whether or not another special symbol that is different from the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, when the first special figure stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is in variable display, and the second special figure stopped and displayed is a big hit. If it is a symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, if it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to step 1109. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is a small hit symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step 1108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1106. Since the small hit symbol is determined only based on the second special symbol random number, it is determined that the small hit symbol is only when the second special symbol is in variable display.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the small hit symbol during the variable display (that is, the data related to the small hit symbol stored in the second special figure temporary storage area) to the data related to the lost symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 forcibly stops and displays the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, the second special figure (lost symbol) stored in the second special figure temporary storage area rewritten in step 1106 described above can be stored in the second special figure even if the fluctuation time of the second special figure has not elapsed. 2 The special symbol display device 31 is stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step 1109.

Further, in step 1108, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1105 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 stops the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure which is displaying the fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1109.
Here, only the measurement of the fluctuation time is stopped, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is continued. For example, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the lost symbol being displayed is forcibly stopped and displayed. There is no such thing. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the second special symbol display device 31, the lost symbol being displayed is forcibly stopped and displayed. There is no such thing. Then, by stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time, the fluctuation display of the lost symbol is continued while maintaining the remaining fluctuation time at this time point. As will be described later, when the jackpot game is completed, the measurement of the stopped fluctuation time is restarted.

In step 1109, the main CPU 101 outputs a jackpot signal to external information after the lapse of the special figure stop display time (first special figure stop display time, second special figure stop display time) (that is, at the start of the special game). The jackpot signal output process at the start for transmitting to the terminal board 500 and outputting to a device outside the pachinko machine P such as a hall computer or a game information display device is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110.
In step 1110, the main CPU 101 turns off the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag. When the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag are off, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1111.

In step 1111, the main CPU 101 performs various processes for instructing the player to launch the game ball (first game area 12a (that is, left-handed) or second game area 12b (that is, right-handed)). Executes the launch position instruction process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1112.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, information on the firing position instructed by the player is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, at various time points when the state of the pachinko machine P changes (at the start time of the special game, at the end time of the special game, at the time of transition from the low-probability time-saving game state to the normal game state, etc.), the firing position instruction process is executed. .. In the launch position instruction process, the process of updating the launch position information stored in the predetermined storage area to the launch position information instructed to the player after the state of the pachinko machine P changes, the launch position The process of storing the launch position instruction command indicating information in the transmission data storage area for production is executed.
For example, when a special game is started, if the game state at the end of the special game and after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the second launch position of the game ball is set. In order to instruct the game area 12b (right-handed), the second game area 12b is stored in the predetermined storage area described above, and the launch position instruction command indicating the second game area 12b is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. To. As a result, the information of the second game area 12b is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 performs a process for displaying the display indicating the second game area 12b as the firing position on the effect display device 21 and the speaker. A process for outputting a voice instructing the second game area 12b is executed.
In addition, when the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability time-saving gaming state or the normal gaming state at the end of the special game, the low-probability time-saving gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is set. In this case, in order to indicate the first game area 12a (left-handed) as the launch position of the game ball, the first game area 12a is stored in the predetermined storage area described above, and the launch position indicating the first game area 12a is stored. The instruction command is stored in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the information of the first game area 12a is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 performs a process for displaying the display indicating the first game area 12a as the firing position on the effect display device 21 and the speaker. A process for outputting a voice instructing the first game area 12a is executed.
The launch position instruction process is also executed at the start and end points of the small hit game, but when the small hit game starts and ends when the second game area 12 is designated as the launch position, the launch is performed. Execution of position instruction processing is omitted.

In step 1112, 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. Further, based on the special electric accessory operation table 117 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped, the upper limit number of rounds during the special game to be executed after the opening time has elapsed was acquired and provided in the main RAM 103. Set to the round number storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1113.

In step 1113, the main CPU 101 sets “01” 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 1114 to proceed when it is determined in step 1103 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol stopped and displayed is a small hit symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a small hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1120. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1115.
In step 1115, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol in the variable display, specifically, whether or not the first special symbol is in the variable display. Then, if it is determined that there is no special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to step 1117. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a special symbol in the variable display, the process proceeds to the next step 1116.

In step 1116, the main CPU 101 stops the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure during the fluctuation display. Here, only the measurement of the fluctuation time is stopped, and the fluctuation display of the first special figure is continued. That is, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the lost symbol being displayed is forcibly stopped and displayed. Will not be done. Then, by stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time, the fluctuation display of the lost symbol is continued while maintaining the remaining fluctuation time at this time point. As will be described later, when the small hit game is completed, the measurement of the stopped fluctuation time is restarted.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1117.

In step 1117, the main CPU 101 executes the firing position instruction process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1118.
In step 1118, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time set at the start of the small hit game in the opening time timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. .. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1119.
In step 1119, the main CPU 101 sets "02" in the execution phase data so that the small hit game control process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Further, in step 1120, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1114 described above that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and stores the game state command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state command includes information on whether the high-probability game flag is on or off, information on turning on or off the time-saving game flag, information on the high-probability number of times, information on the number of time-saving times, and the like. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1121.
In step 1121, the main CPU 101 executes a firing position instruction process. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the jackpot signal output process at the start of step 1109 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34.
In step 1150, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first gaming area 12a is designated as the current firing position, that is, whether or not the first gaming area 12a is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. do. Then, if it is determined that the first game area 12a is not instructed (that is, the second game area 12b is instructed), the process proceeds to step 1153. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first game area 12a is instructed, the process proceeds to the next step 1151.
In step 1151, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed is the second special figure, that is, whether or not the jackpot symbol related to the second special figure has been stopped and displayed. Then, if it is determined that it is not the second special figure (that is, it is the first special figure), the process proceeds to step 1153. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the second special figure, the process proceeds to the next step 1152.

In step 1152, the main CPU 101 turns on the jackpot signal output waiting flag indicating that the jackpot signal output start waiting state is set. In the initial state, the jackpot signal output waiting flag is off. The process of step 1152 is performed by the second special figure random number when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state or the low-probability time-saving gaming state and the first gaming area 12a is designated as the firing position. If you win the jackpot. In this case, the jackpot signal is not transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 at the start of the special game, and the jackpot signal is not output to a device outside the pachinko machine P such as a hall computer or a game information display device. , Waiting for the output start of the jackpot signal. Then, the jackpot signal output process at the start is terminated.

Further, in step 1153, the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1150 described above that the first gaming area 12a is not instructed, and when it is determined in step 1151 described above that the first game area 12a is not the second special figure. The jackpot signal is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500, whereby the jackpot signal is output to the hall computer or the game information display device. The process of step 1153 is performed by the first special figure random number when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state or the low-probability time-saving gaming state and the first gaming area 12a is designated as the firing position. When the jackpot is won, when the current gaming state is a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state and the second gaming area 12a is designated as the firing position, the jackpot is hit by the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number. If you win. In these cases, the jackpot signal is transmitted to the external information terminal board 500 at the start of the special game, and the jackpot signal is output to a device outside the pachinko machine P such as a hall computer or a game information display device. Then, the jackpot signal output process at the start is terminated.

Next, the special game control process of step 702 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 "01" indicating the execution of the special game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "01", the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "01", the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1112 described above has elapsed. 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 a standby process performed after all round games are completed, is in progress in this special game control process. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1207. 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 has a first big winning opening 18 and a second big winning opening 55 in each round game based on the special electric accessory operation table 117 according to the type of jackpot symbol (X1, X2 or X3). Executes a round game control process that controls the opening and closing of the game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game of the upper limit number of rounds (10 rounds in the case of the jackpot symbol X1 and 5 rounds in the case of the jackpot symbol X2 or X2) is completed, that is, the current number of rounds. Determines if the maximum number of rounds has been reached. Then, when it is determined that the round game of the upper limit number of rounds has not been completed, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game of the upper limit number of rounds is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 transmits a jackpot signal to the external information terminal board 500 at the end of the final round game, and outputs the jackpot signal to a device outside the pachinko machine P such as a hall computer or a game information display device. At the end of, the jackpot signal output processing is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206.

In step 1206, 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 1207, 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 1206 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 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 stops the output of the running jackpot signal. That is, the transmission of the jackpot signal to the external information terminal board 500 is stopped, and as a result, the output of the jackpot signal to a device outside the pachinko machine P such as a hall computer or a game information display device is stopped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1210.
In step 1210, the main CPU 101 sets "03" 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 round game control process of step 1203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first round game (ie, one round) has started. Then, if it is determined that it is not the time when one round is started, the process proceeds to step 1254. On the other hand, if it is determined that one round has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1251.
Although not particularly shown, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is designed to store the number of rounds of the round game being executed in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103 during the special game. Based on this, the CPU 101 can grasp the number of rounds of the round game being executed.
In step 1251, the main CPU 101 turns on the start flag indicating that the round game is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1252.

In step 1252, the main CPU 101 turns off the end flag indicating that the round game has ended. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1253.
In step 1253, the main CPU 101 selects the special electric accessory operation table 117 corresponding to the special symbol displayed as stopped. Specifically, the main CPU 101 selects the first operation table 117a when it is the jackpot symbol X1, and selects the second operation table 117b when it is the jackpot symbol X2 or X3. Further, the main CPU 101 stores a special game start command indicating that the special game has been started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1254.

In step 1254, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the start flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the start flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 1259. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 1255.
At step 1255, the main CPU 101 turns off the start flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1256.

In step 1256, the main CPU 101 stores a round start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1257.
In step 1257, the main CPU 101 refers to the special electric accessory operation table 117 selected in step 1253 above, and refers to the opening time of the first large winning opening 18 or the second large winning opening 55 corresponding to the current round game. (That is, the energization time of the first special winning opening solenoid 18c or the second special winning opening solenoid 55c) is set in the large winning opening opening timer counter. Specifically, if the current round game is one round, 3.0 seconds is set as the opening time of the first large winning opening 18. If the current round game is any of the second and subsequent rounds, 29.0 seconds is set as the opening time of the second big winning opening 55. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1258.
Here, the opening time set in the large winning opening opening timer counter is subtracted by the timer update process in step 200 described above.

In step 1258, the main CPU 101 starts opening / closing control of the first special winning opening 18 or the second special winning opening 55 (that is, energization control of the first special winning opening solenoid 18c or the second special winning opening solenoid 55c).
Specifically, the main CPU 101 is based on the values of the special electric accessory operation table 117 selected in step 1253 and the large winning opening opening timer counter described above, and the first large winning opening 18 or the second large winning opening 18 or the second large winning opening. Controls the opening and closing of the mouth 55. Further, the main CPU 101 controls to displace the shutter portion 59 provided in the second attacker device 54 in each round game after the second round. For example, during the one-round round game, the first large winning opening 18 is opened for 3.0 seconds. On the other hand, during each round game after the second round, the second big winning opening 55 is opened for 29.0 seconds.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1259.

In step 1259, the main CPU 101 determines whether the end flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the end flag is on, the process proceeds to step 1270. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 1260.
In step 1260, the main CPU 101 enters the elapse of the opening time set in the large winning opening opening timer counter in step 1257, or enters a predetermined end condition into the first large winning opening 18 or the second special winning opening 55. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions for entering the game ball having the number of balls (10 in this embodiment) is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that none of the conditions is satisfied, the round game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that any of the conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 1261.

In step 1261, the main CPU 101 stores a round end command indicating the end of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1262.
In step 1262, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second big winning opening 55 is opened in the round game, that is, the round game in which the second big winning opening 55 is opened (that is, each of the second and subsequent rounds). It is determined whether or not the round game) is being executed. Then, if it is determined that the second large winning opening 55 has not been opened, the process proceeds to step 1265. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second large winning opening 55 has been opened, the process proceeds to the next step 1263.

In step 1263, the main CPU 101 determines whether the continuation flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the continuation flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 1268. On the other hand, if it is determined that the continuation flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 1264.
In step 1264, the main CPU 101 turns off the continuation flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1265.

In step 1265, the main CPU 101 turns on the end flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1266.
In step 1266, the main CPU 101 ends the opening / closing control of the first special winning opening 18 or the second special winning opening 55 (the energization control of the first special winning opening solenoid 18c or the second special winning opening solenoid 55c). Further, the main CPU 101 ends the control of displacing the shutter portion 59 provided in the second attacker device 54 in the round game after the second round. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1267.

In step 1267, the main CPU 101 refers to the special electric accessory operation table 117 selected in step 1253 above, and sets an interval time (1.0 second in this embodiment) set after the end of each round game. Timer Executes the interval time setting process to be set in the counter.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 confirms the current number of round games, and if the current number of round games has not reached the upper limit number of rounds, sets an interval time of 1.0 second in the interval timer counter. On the other hand, if the current number of round games has reached the upper limit number of rounds, no processing is performed here. The interval time set in the interval timer counter here is subtracted by the timer update process in step 200 described above.
Then, the round game control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1268 proceeding when it is determined in step 1263 that the continuation flag is not on, the main CPU 101 executes the jackpot signal output process at the end. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1269.
In step 1269, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time in the ending timer counter, and stores an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1270 to proceed when it is determined in step 1259 described above that the end flag is on, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time set in the interval timer counter in step 1267 described above has elapsed. .. Then, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the round game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1271.
In step 1271, the main CPU 101 turns off the end flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1272.
In step 1272, the main CPU 101 turns on the start flag. Then, the round game control process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot signal output processing at the end of steps 1205 and 1268 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 37.
In step 1280, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot signal output waiting flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the jackpot signal output waiting flag is not on (that is, it is off), the jackpot signal output processing at the end is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot signal output waiting flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 1281.
In step 1281, the main CPU 101 transmits a jackpot signal to the external information terminal board 500, whereby the jackpot signal is output to a hall computer or a game information display device. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1282.
In step 1282, the main CPU 101 turns off the jackpot signal output waiting flag. Then, the jackpot signal output process at the end is terminated.

Next, the small hit game control process in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38.
In step 1290, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “02” indicating the execution of the small hit game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1291.
In step 1291, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1118 described above has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit 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 1292.

In step 1292, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending process, which is a standby process performed after the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 18 is completed, is in progress in this small hit game control process. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1296. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 1293.
In step 1293, the main CPU 101 performs a small hit game execution process for opening and closing the first special winning opening 18 based on the third operation table 117c in the special electric accessory operation table 117. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1294.

In step 1294, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening / closing of the first large winning opening 18 has been completed. Then, when it is determined that the opening / closing of the first large winning opening 18 has not been completed, the small hit game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening / closing of the first large winning opening 18 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 1295.
In step 1295, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the small hit game, in the ending time timer counter, and issues an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember in. Then, the small hit game control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1296, which proceeds when it is determined that the ending process is in progress in step 1292, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1295 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit 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 1297.
In step 1297, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is stopped. As described above, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variation display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is stopped. Will be done. Then, if it is determined that the vehicle is not stopped, the process proceeds to step 1299. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1298.

In step 1298, the main CPU 101 resumes the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure that has been stopped. Specifically, as described above, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, this small hit symbol is displayed. During the small hit game executed by the stop display of, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is stopped. As a result, the remaining fluctuation time at the time when the small hit game is started is maintained. Then, when the small hit game is completed, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed. When this fluctuation time elapses, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1299.
In step 1299, the main CPU 101 sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the small hit game control process is terminated.

Next, the special game end process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 39.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is the data “03” indicating the execution of the special game end process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game end 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 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the processing area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the completed special game, and based on the game state setting table 118 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, the main CPU 101 is used. Execute the game state setting process for setting the game state after the end of the special game. Further, the main CPU 101 executes the firing position instruction process based on the game state set by the game state setting process.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high-accuracy game flag, a time-saving game flag, a high-accuracy number of times, and a time-saving number of times.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is X1, the high-probability game flag is turned off and the time-saving game flag is turned off. Then, the first gaming area 12a is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103 as information on the firing position.
When the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is X2, the high-probability game flag is turned off, the time-saving game flag is turned on, and "30" is set for the number of time-saving games. Then, the first gaming area 12a is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103 as information on the firing position.
When the above-mentioned jackpot symbol is X3, the high-accuracy game flag is turned on, the time-saving game flag is turned off, and "10000" is set for the high-accuracy number of times. Then, the second gaming area 12b is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103 as information on the firing position.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets the game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the game state set in step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes information on turning on or off the high-probability game flag set in step 1301, information on turning on or off the time-saving game flag, information on the high-probability number of times, and information on the number of time-saving times. .. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped. As described above, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variation display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is stopped. To. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 during the variation display of the lost symbol on the second special symbol display device 31, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is stopped. Then, if it is determined that the vehicle is not stopped, the process proceeds to step 1305. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 restarts the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure that has been stopped. Specifically, as described above, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the first special symbol display device 30, the jackpot symbol is stopped. During the special game executed by the display, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special figure is stopped. Further, if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 during the variable display of the lost symbol on the second special symbol display device 31, the special game executed by the stop display of the jackpot symbol is in progress. , The measurement of the fluctuation time of the second special figure is stopped. As a result, the remaining fluctuation time at the time when the special game is started is maintained. Then, when the special game is completed, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time that has been maintained is resumed. When this fluctuation time elapses, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1305.

In step 1305, the main CPU 101 sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure-related control process. Then, the special game end process is terminated.

Next, the normal diagram-related control process in step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 40.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal figure execution phase data. This normal map execution phase data indicates which of the plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the normal map 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 process described later, data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process described later, and ordinary data described later. It has data "12" indicating the execution of the symbol post-stop processing and data "13" indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 is based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in the above-mentioned step 1400, the normal symbol change start process (step 1401), the normal symbol change stop process (step 1402), and the normal symbol stop post-process (step 1402). Either 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404) is executed. Then, the control process related to the normal map is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start processing in step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 41.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is "10" indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not "10", the normal symbol change 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 normal figure hold number counter is "1" or more. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol hold number counter is not "1" or more (that is, "0"), the normal symbol change start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved numbers 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 a shift process of the reserved storage area of the normal figure. 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 for the winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit determination random number determination table 119 (non-time reduction determination table 119a or time reduction determination table 119b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the processing area in step 1503 described above. The winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery of the ordinary symbol is executed based on the winning determination random number stored in. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 119a and determines the winning determination random number stored in the processing area. Further, when the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the processing area is determined with reference to the time saving determination table 119b. 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 to be a hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no hit (that is, loss), the process proceeds to step 1507.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined processing 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 processing area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, and confirms the value of the number of reserved figures. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 120, determines the normal symbol variation pattern number according to the current gaming state confirmed in step 1508 above, and determines the normal symbol variation time (normal symbol variation time). The fluctuation pattern) is determined, and the fluctuation time of the determined normal symbol is set in the normal diagram fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal figure stop display time determination table 121, and sets the normal figure stop display time according to the type of the normal symbol (hit symbol, lost symbol) based on the determination result of the above step 1505. It is determined, and the determined stop display time is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1511.
In step 1511, 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 random number of the normal figure is stored in the hold storage area of the normal figure, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of hold of the normal figure 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 1512.

In step 1512, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1513.
In step 1513, the main CPU 101 sets "11" in the normal map execution phase data so that the normal symbol fluctuation stop process is executed in the normal map related control process. Then, the normal symbol change start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop process in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 42.
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 fluctuation 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 in step 1509 has elapsed. 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 sets the stop display data for displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the stop display of the normal symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets the normal map stop display time determined in step 1510 described above and stored in the temporary storage area in the normal map 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 diagram execution phase data so that the normal symbol post-stop processing is executed in the normal diagram-related control processing. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop process 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. 38.
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 normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol displayed as stopped is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a hit symbol (that is, it is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704.
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 figure 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 15d is in operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized. Then, if it is determined that the movable piece 15d is in operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 15d is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol is the non-time-saving gaming state or the time-saving gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the special first start winning opening opening control table 122, and uses the 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 of energization (number of times of opening) and the time of energization (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process is terminated.

Further, in step 1804 when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 15d is in operation control, whether or not the main CPU 101 has elapsed the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803. 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 stop of the operation of the movable piece 15d, that is, the stop of the energization of the start winning opening solenoid 15c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806.

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

(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 small hit 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 of 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 so as to be superimposed 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).

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first special figure and the second special figure can be variablely displayed at the same time, so that the first special figure and the second special figure are variablely displayed at the same time. In this case, the effect display device 21 also performs the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure and the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure at the same time. Then, in the normal gaming state or the low-probability time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure is executed and displayed at the central portion of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21. A variation effect corresponding to the second special figure is executed in the lower right corner of the portion 21a. On the other hand, in the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure is executed and displayed at the central portion of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21. A variation effect corresponding to the first special figure is executed in the lower left corner of the portion 21a.
Hereinafter, as a specific example, a variable effect corresponding to the first special figure executed in the normal gaming state will be described.

In the variable effect, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state where all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 46 (a) and 46 (b)). .. The downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from the upper side to the lower side.
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). ) Is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 46 (c) to (e)).

If the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, all the staging symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 46 (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.
Further, although not particularly shown, if the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, all the staging symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the big hit lottery is lost.

Further, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed almost at the same time as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 prior to the stop display of the effect symbol 50, and the result of the jackpot lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. It prevents it from being stolen.

In addition, in the variation effect corresponding to the second special figure, when the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, a specific mode indicating the small hit (for example, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol, and the third stop symbol). The staging symbol 50 may be stopped and displayed in a mode in which the stop symbol is stopped by a special symbol (bell symbol or the like).
In addition, regardless of whether the result of the big hit lottery is a loss or a small hit, all the staging symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and in the case of a small hit, the small hit. You may want to display a specific image showing that you have won.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as an aspect of the 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 used. 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. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects the variation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition by receiving the variation mode command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, and within a predetermined numerical range. (For example, 0 to 249) is used to acquire a staging random number (first half fluctuating staging random number, second half fluctuating staging 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.) is to be 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, although not particularly shown, when a special game is started or a high-probability non-time-saving game state is set (including during a small hit game), the effect display device 21 In the display unit 21a of the above, a display is provided to instruct the player to launch the gaming ball toward the second gaming area 12b (so-called right-handed strike). Further, when the normal game state or the low-probability time-saving game state is set, the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 launches the game ball toward the first game area 12a to the player (so-called left-handed). Is displayed to indicate.

Finally, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol determined based on the winning is stopped and displayed, the special game is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, the special game is not started only when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the game ball passes through the gate 20 (corresponding to the entry area of the present invention) provided in the game area 12. In some cases, the special game may be set to start. That is, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery for normal symbols (that is, determination of whether or not to open the movable piece 15b) is performed, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a special game is started. It may be set as follows.
By setting in this way, even if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the special game will not be started unless the game ball passes through the gate 20. Therefore, even if the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, if the player stops the game and leaves the seat before the variable display of the special symbol stops. Since the game ball has not been launched, the game ball does not pass through the gate 20 and the special game is not started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine P from being left in a state where the special game is being executed as much as possible.
In the case of setting as described above, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the special game is started by the game ball passing through the gate 20, the jackpot signal is output and the special game ends. It is desirable to set the output to continue until.
Further, in the case of setting as described above, as in the above-described embodiment, both the first large winning opening 18 having no continuation area 58 and the second large winning opening 55 having the continuation area 58 are provided. In the first round, the first big winning opening 18 may be opened, and in the second and subsequent rounds, the second big winning opening 55 may be set to be opened, or the first big winning opening having no continuation area 58 may be opened. Only 18 may be provided and the first large winning opening 18 may be opened in all round games.
Further, instead of using the gate 20 to perform both the lottery of the normal symbol and the start of the special game, a specific gate different from the gate 20 is provided separately, and when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the normal symbol is displayed. A lottery may be performed to start a special game when the game ball passes through the specific gate when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first large winning opening 18 is opened in one round, and the second large winning opening 55 is opened in all round games after the second round. The first prize opening 18 may be set to be open even in the round game after the second round. For example, the first big winning opening 18 may be opened in the first round and the second round, and the second big winning opening 55 may be opened in the round game after the third round.
Even when the settings are made in this way, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment is obtained, and the first large winning opening 18 is opened to the player who is playing the game without leaving the pachinko machine P. In a round game to be played, it is possible to give a sense of security that the execution of the next round game will be confirmed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the opening time of the second large winning opening 55 in the second and subsequent rounds is set to be shorter than the opening time of the first large winning opening 18 in the first round. The opening time of the first big winning opening 18 in one round and the opening time of the second big winning opening 55 in the second and subsequent rounds are not limited, and may be set to be the same.
Further, although the opening time of the second big winning opening 55 after the second round is set to be the same, the opening time is not limited to this, and the second big winning opening 55 is set according to the round game. The opening time may be set to be different. For example, the opening time of the second big winning opening 55 in the second round may be set to be shorter than the opening time of the second big winning opening 55 in the third and subsequent rounds. In this case, during the opening time of the second large winning opening 55 in the second round, a specific number of game balls can enter the continuation area 58 when the game balls are launched into the second game area 12b. It is desirable to set it so that it is equal to or longer than the lower limit time.
By setting in this way, the special game can be ended earlier when the pachinko machine P is left unattended.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the lottery result of the big hit, the small hit, or the loss can be obtained by the lottery of the big hit based on the second special figure random number, but the lottery result is not limited to this, and the small hit is not limited to this. It may be set so that a lottery result of a big hit or a loss can be obtained without providing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the game states that can be set, three game states of a normal game state, a low-probability time-saving game state, and a high-probability non-time-saving game state are provided, but the game states are limited to these. is not. For example, only two game states, a normal game state and a high-probability non-time-saving game state, may be provided, and in addition to the above-mentioned three game states, a high-probability time-saving state that combines a high-probability game state and a time-saving game state may be provided. A gaming state may be provided.
Further, the above-mentioned modifications can be configured by combining them with each other to the extent possible.

The pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the first starting winning opening 15 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first starting region of the present invention. Further, the second starting winning opening 16 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second starting region of the present invention. Further, the first large winning opening 18 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the large winning opening 18 of the present invention. Further, the continuation region 58 or the gate 20 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the entry region of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 817 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first symbol 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 second symbol determining means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 910 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variable time determination means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 1002 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first symbol display means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 1008 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second symbol display 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. Further, the one-round round game in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first round game of the present invention. Further, the round game after the second round in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second round game of the present invention. Further, the first gaming area 12a in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a region of the gaming region 12 of the present invention in which the gaming ball can enter the first starting region. Further, the second gaming area 12b in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a region of the gaming region 12 of the present invention in which the gaming ball can enter the second starting region. Further, the normal gaming state and the low-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment correspond to the first state of the present invention. Further, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second state of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 15a Normal 1st start winning opening (15 1st starting winning opening)
15b Special 1st start winning opening (15 1st starting winning opening)
16 2nd start winning opening 18 1st big winning opening 55 2nd big winning opening 58 Continuing area 21 Direction display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 sub ROM
303 sub RAM

Claims (1)

The game area where the game ball can flow down,
A first starting area and a second starting area provided in the game area where the game ball can enter,
A large winning opening that is provided in the game area and allows a game ball to enter when opened.
An approach area including a first area in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and a second area in which a game ball entering the grand prize opening can enter .
On condition that the game ball enters the first starting area, at least the jackpot symbol associated with the execution of the special game in which the round game in which the big winning opening is opened is performed, or the non-execution of the special game is performed. A first symbol determining means capable of determining any of the associated lost symbols, and
A second symbol determining means capable of determining at least one of the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol, subject to the entry of the game ball into the second starting region.
When the symbol is determined by the first symbol determining means or the second symbol determining means, the variation time determining means for determining the variation time, which is the variation display time for the symbol, and the variation time determining means.
When the variation display of the symbol determined by the first symbol determining means (hereinafter referred to as the first symbol) is started and the variation time of the first symbol determined by the variation time determining means elapses from the time of the start. The first symbol display means for stopping and displaying the first symbol, and
When the variation display of the symbol determined by the second symbol determining means (hereinafter referred to as the second symbol) is started and the variation time of the second symbol determined by the variation time determining means elapses from the time of the start. The second symbol display means for stopping and displaying the second symbol, and
A special game execution means for executing the special game based on the stop display of the jackpot symbol by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means is provided.
The first symbol determining means is provided on the condition that the first symbol display means does not display the variation of the first symbol and the game ball has entered the first starting region. Decide the design,
The second symbol determining means is provided on the condition that the second symbol display means does not display the variation of the second symbol and the game ball has entered the second starting region. Decide the design,
When either the first symbol or the second symbol is determined during the variation display of either the first symbol or the second symbol, the first symbol display means is used to determine the first symbol. A gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing a variable display of a symbol and a variable display of the second symbol by the second symbol display means.
The fluctuation time determining means can determine a fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time that can be determined as the fluctuation time of the first symbol as the fluctuation time of the second symbol.
The special game execution means is
When the jackpot symbol is determined by the second symbol determining means and the gaming ball enters the first region, the special game is started, and the first round game is performed during the predetermined round game in the started special game . A gaming machine characterized in that the special gaming is terminated when the gaming ball does not enter the two areas.

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