JP7249159B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a start winning hole is provided, and based on the entry of a game ball into the starting winning hole, a random number for a big win or a small win lottery is acquired and stored as a reservation, and a predetermined The stored reserve is read when the starting condition is established, and a lottery for a big win or a small win is performed based on the random number related to the read reserve, and when the big win or small win is won, the game is played. As a game profit that can be given to a person, a special game or a small winning game that opens a big winning opening is known.
In addition, in recent years, by setting a high probability of winning a small win in a lottery that is performed when a game ball enters a specific start winning hole out of a plurality of starting winning holes, By frequently opening the winning openings and allowing a player to perform a game operation aiming at entering a game ball into a specific starting winning opening when a predetermined game state is set. , In the predetermined game state, winning a big win (executing a special game) while acquiring a prize ball by entering a game ball into the big winning hole while the big winning hole is open based on the execution of the small winning game. A game machine having a game feature of aiming has been devised (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2017-189222 A JP 2015-043820 A

In the gaming machine as described above, in order to increase the interest of the player, it is common to execute an effect to notify that a predetermined game state has been set.
However, in recent years, with the diversification of presentations, there has been a demand for presentations that enhance the interest of players.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of providing a new technique for executing an effect and capable of executing an effect that enhances the player's interest.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention is configured as follows.

(1) The present invention comprises a game area where a game ball can flow down, an entry area provided in the game area into which the game ball can enter, and a predetermined lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the entry area. a lottery means for performing the lottery, a game state control means for setting the game state to one of a plurality of predetermined game states, and a performance execution means capable of executing a variable performance for notifying the result of the lottery, wherein the lottery The means corresponds to a big win associated with execution of a special game for opening a big winning hole provided in the game area, and a small winning game that is a game different from the special game and opens the big winning hole provided in the game area. Either the attached small win or a loss that is neither the big win nor the small win can be determined by lottery, and the gaming state control means is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition based on the determination of the small win. The game machine is set so that the game state can be changed, and the effect executing means, when determining the small win, determines the number of times of the lottery from a predetermined time until the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is characterized in that it is possible to execute the variation performance based on the determination of the small win by the variation pattern in which the variation time corresponding to is determined .
Here, as the predetermined condition based on the determination of the small hit, for example, the number of determinations of the small hit reaches a predetermined number of times, the determination of the small hit in a predetermined manner, and the determination of the small hit For example, the number of times of determination of a loss reaches a predetermined number of times.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game state is changed with the establishment of the predetermined condition based on the determination of the small winning as a trigger, and according to the number of lotteries performed from the predetermined time until the predetermined condition is satisfied, the small winning is determined. The production based on the determination of is executed.
As a result, since the performance based on the determination of the small win can be executed in different modes according to the number of lotteries, a new method for the execution of the performance can be provided and the interest of the players can be enhanced.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of providing a new technique for executing an effect and executing an effect that enhances the player's interest.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine with a front door opened; FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot random number determination table 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 jackpot random number determination table 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 jackpot random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a special symbol random number determination table of the 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 variation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation|variation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a special figure stop display time determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessary product operation table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a game state setting table of the pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view of the end condition setting table of the pachinko machine. It is a time chart of a specific example of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol variation pattern determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal figure stop display time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special 1st start prize-winning opening control table of a pachinko machine. It is a state transition diagram showing transition to each game state of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of the first start winning opening detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the second start winning opening detection processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the prior determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special figure-related control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of special symbol variation processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation|variation start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing the outline of the variation effect pattern determination processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation|variation 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 condition setting process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the condition establishment determination processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a special game control process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of a small winning game control process in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart showing an outline of special game end processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game state setting process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal figure related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol variation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol variation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of normal symbol stop post-processing in the main control board of the 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 aspect of the variation production|presentation of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of setting suggestion production during a small hit game of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the setting suggestion production|presentation determination table during a small hit game of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the setting suggestion production|presentation determination table during a small hit game of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a selection table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interrupt processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the setting value command reception process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of predetermined time winning command reception processing in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of a variation command reception process in the sub-control board of the pachinko machine. It is the flowchart which shows the outline of the high probability non time saving game state command reception processing in the sub control board of the pachinko machine.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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 game balls as game media. Although not shown in particular, in a game hall where pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for renting out game balls is provided. A 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.
The game ball lending device R is capable of inserting a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting banknotes and lending game balls is stored. After inserting banknotes (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R, by performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, it is possible to receive game balls from the game ball lending device R. It is possible.

The pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. A body frame 2 which is a rectangular frame body attached to the machine frame 1 so as to be openable and closable by means of a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown), and which has a hollow portion (not particularly shown), and the body frame. A front door 3 is attached to the door 2 by a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) so that it can be opened and closed, and has an opening (not particularly shown) formed in the front.

A speaker serving as an audio output device 10 is provided at the lower left portion of the machine frame 1, as shown in FIG. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in the hollow portion of the body frame 2 . The front door 3 also has a transparent plate 4 covering the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving tray 7 positioned below the transparent plate 4 and capable of receiving game balls, and attached to the right of the receiving tray 7 for receiving game balls. An operation handle 5 for performing a shooting operation, and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached one each to the upper left and right sides of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

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

In addition, game balls rented by the game ball renting device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are led to the upper plate 6.例文帳に追加The upper tray 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls, and when the upper tray 6 is filled with the game balls, the game balls to be lent or put out after that are guided to the receiving tray 7. It's like Also, although not shown, the bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the stored game balls 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 and closing plate, but by moving the opening and closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) attached integrally with the opening and closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening and closing plate also moves in the same direction, and the discharge hole is discharged. A hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged to the outside of the receiving tray 7. - 特許庁

Further, the operating handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operating handle 5, the game balls received in the upper tray 6 are sent to a shooting device (not particularly shown), and are fired at an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the operating handle 5. A game ball is shot toward a game area 12 by a shooting device. The game balls shot in this manner are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12 .

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 when the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 are closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a substantially circular portion partitioned by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area in which game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game areas 12 are a first game area 12a on the left side as seen from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and an area on the right side as seen from the player facing the pachinko machine P. and the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 are different in the possibility of game ball entry depending on the firing intensity of the launcher. Specifically, when the firing strength of the firing device is less than a predetermined strength (strength to the extent that the game ball fired by the firing device does not reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is placed in the first game area. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the firing device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (the strength at which the game ball fired by the firing device can reach the highest point in the game area 12), the game ball is placed in the second game area 12b. enter the

Also, in the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flowing direction of game balls irregular, a general winning hole 14 into which game balls can enter, and a starter. A first starting prize winning port 15 and a second starting winning prize port 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which game balls can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and guides game balls out of the game area 12. An out port 19 and a performance display device 21 as a performance device for performing performance as the game progresses are provided.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the first start winning opening 15, a normal first starting winning opening 15a not provided with a movable piece 15d described later and a special first opening winning opening 15d provided with a movable piece 15d are provided. Two 1-start winning openings 15b are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out.
The number and position of the general prize winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

Normally, the first starting prize winning opening 15a is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the special first starting winning opening 15b is provided in the upper left part of the normal first starting winning opening 15a (approximately in the center of the first game area 12a). And 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 can be entered. is not allowed to enter the ball.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting prize-winning opening 16 is provided in the upper right position from the center of the game area 12 (upper part of the second game area 12b). Only game balls that flow down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and game balls that flow down the first game area 12a cannot enter. .

In addition, 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 starting winning opening 15b is in a closed state, and it is impossible to enter the game ball into the special first starting winning opening 15b. On the other hand, when the movable piece 15d opens, the special first start winning opening 15b is opened, and the movable piece 15d functions as a guide member that guides the game ball toward the special first starting winning opening 15b. By doing so, it is possible to enter the game ball into the special first start winning opening 15b.
In addition, the structure of the movable piece 15d is not particularly limited. (See FIG. 3), or a lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction around a horizontal axis relative to the game board 11 to open and close the special first start winning opening 15b, or slides in the vertical direction. It may be constituted 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, the first start prize winning port 15 and the second start prize winning port 16 have the above-described configuration and installation positions, so that the game ball is placed in the first game area 12a. (i.e., if the game ball is launched so that the game ball enters the first game area 12a), the normal first start prize opening 15a and the special first start prize A game ball can be entered into the mouth 15b, and if the shooting device is operated with a launch intensity that allows the game ball to enter the second game area 12b (i.e., the game ball enters the second game area 12b ), the game ball can be entered into the second start winning opening 16.例文帳に追加

Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (normal first starting winning opening 15a, special first starting winning opening 15b) or second starting winning opening 16, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, normal first 3 prize balls are paid out when the game ball enters the start winning prize port 15a or the second start winning prize port 16, and 1 prize ball when the game ball enters the special first start prize winning port 15b. At the same time, a lottery is performed to determine one special symbol from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. Various game profits are associated with each special symbol, and according to the type of the determined special symbol, a special game or a small win game that is advantageous to the player is executed, or a predetermined game state is set. profitable.
In addition, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number can be used. good. In addition, a starting winning opening (special first starting winning opening 15b) provided with a movable piece 15b and a starting winning opening not provided with a movable piece 15b (normal first starting winning opening 15a, second starting winning opening 16) , the number of prize balls may be the same or different.

The gate 20, as shown in FIG. 3, is provided above the special first start winning opening 15b (above the first game area 12a). This gate 20 allows only game balls flowing down the first game area 12a to pass through, and cannot pass game balls flowing down the second game area 12b.
When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a normal symbol lottery, which will be described later, is performed. Then, when the result of the lottery for the normal symbol is a hit, the movable piece 15d provided in the special first start winning opening 15b is opened for a predetermined time.

The attacker device 17 is provided below the second start winning opening 16, as shown in FIG. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 into which a game ball can enter, and an opening/closing door 18b for opening and closing the large winning opening 18.例文帳に追加In the normal state, since the opening and closing door 18b is closed and the big winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 18. When executed, the opening/closing door 18b is opened to open the large winning opening 18, and the opening/closing door 18b functions as a receiving tray member that guides the game balls to the large winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game balls to enter the large winning opening 18. It is possible to enter the ball. Only game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can be entered into the big winning opening 18, and game balls flowing down the first game area 12a cannot be entered.
Also, when a game ball enters the big winning hole 18, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out.

Out port 19, as shown in FIG. 15b), which accepts a game ball that has not entered either the second start winning opening 16 or the big winning opening 18; The game balls received by the out port 19 are guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

The effect display device 21 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. A liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21 in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. Further, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display section 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. In this display section 21a, in addition to the display of the background image, the performance symbols 50 (dummy symbols) are variably displayed, and the player is notified of the result of the big win lottery described later by the stop display mode of each performance symbol 50. Variation production is to be performed.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device. For example, a drum-type display device or the like that uses a plurality of drums with patterns attached to the outer periphery to perform various displays may be used.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a performance display device 21 as a performance device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and a performance lighting device 23 that performs performance by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. lamp (see FIG. 2).
Note that the production device is not limited to these, and for example, a production accessory device or the like that can be moved in various timings and modes may be provided.
In addition, at the front position of the upper tray 6, an effect operation device 9 is provided, which can be operated by the player to advance or switch effects that are executed during a game, waiting, or the like. The effect operation device 9 in this 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. . When the operation dial 9a is rotated or the operation button 9b is pressed while a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, the above-described predetermined effect proceeds or switches to a different effect. It is designed to
Note that the effect operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, or the like, and a cross key or the like that allows input in the up, down, left, or right direction may be provided. In addition, the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, and other effects operation devices 9 may be provided, and the above-described cross key may be provided separately.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the lower right part of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12, there is a first special symbol display device 30 as a device for displaying various situations regarding the game. , a second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol reservation display device 38, a second special symbol reservation display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32 and a normal symbol reservation display device 33 are provided.

Further, as described above, the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. The pachinko machine P is designed to be accepted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P has 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 button 36 that can be pressed. A card return button 37 is provided.

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

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

Moreover, although not shown, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply, and when the voltage value of the power supplied to the pachinko machine P falls below a predetermined value, it is determined that power has been cut off, and a power cutoff signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls set values and games performed in the pachinko machine P, which will be described later. 1 start winning opening 15b) or the second starting winning opening 16), a special game started when the ball enters the second start winning opening 16, a general game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20, for the player To control an advantageous special game, a small prize game, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 for performing various arithmetic processing, a main ROM 102 for storing control programs for progressing the game, data necessary for the game, tables, etc. and a main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads control programs stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers, which will be described later, and performs arithmetic processing, controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101, Commands are sent to other boards based on the results of arithmetic processing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a general winning hole detection sensor 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 14, and a normal first starting winning hole 15a. A normal first start winning hole detection sensor 15e for detecting that the ball has entered, a special first start winning hole detection sensor 15f for detecting that the game ball has entered the special first start winning hole 15b, and a second starting A second start winning hole detection sensor 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the winning hole 16, a large winning hole detection sensor 18a that detects that a game ball has entered the big winning hole 18, and a gate 20. A gate detection sensor 20a that detects the passage of a game ball and a fraud detection sensor 35 that detects magnetism, radio waves, etc. directed toward the game board 11 are connected. Detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100 .

Further, the main control board 100 includes, as devices to be controlled, a starting prize winning opening solenoid 15c that drives the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning prize opening 15b to open and close, and a opening and closing door 18b of the big winning prize opening 18. The large winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol reservation display device 38, and the second special symbol reservation display device 39 and the normal symbol reservation display device 33 are connected.
By driving each solenoid by the main control board 100, opening/closing control of the special first start winning opening 15b and the big winning opening 18 is performed, and display control of each display device is performed. there is

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of stages from a set value 1 to a set value 6 are defined as the setting regarding the ball output, and the winning probability of the jackpot, which will be described later, differs depending on the difference in the set values. It's like For example, setting value 6 is set so that the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than setting value 1, and the higher the probability of winning the jackpot, the higher the possibility of winning a prize ball. is changed, the payout amount of prize balls assumed in the pachinko machine P is changed. In addition, a jackpot determination random number determination table 110 that defines the probability of winning a jackpot, which will be described later, is provided corresponding to each of the set values 1 to 6, and when the set value is changed, it is provided for each set value. The whole jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is changed.
Although not shown, the main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch and a setting switch that are used to change the above set values. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the front door 3 open and both the RAM clear switch and the setting switch turned on, the setting value is changed to a setting change state. . In this setting change state, the setting value can be changed by operating the RAM clear switch.

The launch payout control board 200, although not particularly shown, is equipped with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM in the same manner as the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. .

As shown in FIG. 4, the launching payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 5, and a touch sensor 5a for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 5 as devices for controlling the shooting of game balls. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotational angle), a shooting stop switch 5c for stopping shooting of game balls, and a ball feeder for sending game balls received in the upper tray 6 to a shooting device (not shown). A solenoid 60 and a shooting motor 61 for shooting game balls are connected. Further, 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. FIG.

When the control signal from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b is input to the ejection payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the ejection motor 61 to shoot the game ball. On the other hand, when the control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the firing payout control board 200, the energization of the ball feeding solenoid 60 and the firing motor 61 is stopped to stop the firing of the game ball.
A rotary solenoid may be used instead of the shooting motor 61 as a device for shooting game balls.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the launch payout control board 200 includes a game ball stored in a game ball storage section (not particularly shown) as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 for putting out balls and a payout counting switch 63 for detecting and counting the put out game balls are connected. When the ejection payout control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the ejection 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 as follows. At this time, the number of game balls put out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been put out.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the firing payout control board 200 includes a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3 and a tray full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full tank state of the tray 7. , are connected.

When the front door open detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is open, it outputs an open detection signal to the ejection payout control board 200. While the front door 3 is open, the open detection signal is output. output continuously. Then, the launch payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100 when the open detection signal is input. On the other hand, when the front door open detection sensor 3a stops detecting that the front door 3 is open, it turns off and stops outputting the door open detection signal. When the input of the door open detection signal stops, the launch payout control board 200 determines that the front door 3 is closed, and stops sending the door open command to the main control board 100 .

The tray full detection sensor 7 a is provided at a predetermined position of the tray 7 . When the receiving tray 7 is filled with a predetermined amount or more of game balls to be paid out as prize balls, the stored game balls reach the above-described predetermined position.
The receiving tray full tank detection sensor 7a is turned on when it detects that the game balls have reached the above-described predetermined position, and outputs a receiving tray detection signal to the discharge payout control board 200. While reaching the predetermined position, the tray detection signal is continuously output. Then, the launch payout control board 200 transmits a saucer full command to the main control board 100 when the saucer detection signal is input. On the other hand, when the receiving tray full detection sensor 7a no longer detects that the game ball has reached the predetermined position, it turns off and stops outputting the receiving tray detection signal. Then, when the input of the saucer detection signal stops, the launch payout control board 200 determines that the full state of the saucer 7 has been cancelled, and stops sending the saucer full command to the main control board 100 .

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

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch payout control board 200, and the launch payout control board 200 sends the game ball to the game ball lending device R. to send a lending request signal requesting the lending of the When the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out the number of game balls to be set.
Further, when the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch payout control board 200, and the launch payout control board 200 instructs the game ball lending device R to Send a return request signal to request the return of the card. When the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to discharge the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls effects that are executed during a game, standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processing, a sub-ROM 302 that stores control programs for executing effects, data and tables required for executing effects, and calculation A sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like during processing is provided, and is connected so as to enable one-way communication from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 .
Then, the sub CPU 301 reads out the control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on commands transmitted from the main control board 100 and signals from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and performs image control for controlling image display. Board (not shown in particular), audio control board (not shown in particular) for controlling audio output, illumination control board (not shown in particular) for controlling lighting, etc. to send a command for effect execution.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately. ) may be provided, and the substrate may control both audio output and lighting.

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

The image control board includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, etc., although not shown. The image ROM of the image control board stores image data such as patterns and backgrounds to be displayed on the effect display device 21 . Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, the image CPU controls the image display by the effect display device 21 by storing the image data read from the image ROM in the image RAM.

The audio control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a sound RAM, etc., although not shown. The sound ROM stores sound data such as voices and BGM output from the voice 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 sound RAM, thereby controlling the sound output from the sound output device 10. FIG.

The illumination control board controls the lighting of the lighting by the effect lighting device 23 based on the command from the sub control board 300 . In addition, the electric decoration control board outputs 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 depression signal output from the depression operation detection sensor 9d based on the depression operation of the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, it transmits a predetermined command to the sub control board 300 .

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Next, a game in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102. FIG.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special game and the normal game progress in parallel. Also, as the game state when proceeding with these two games, either a low probability game state (so-called non-probability variable state) or a high probability game state (so-called probability change state), and a non-time-saving game state or time-saving game Any game state of the state and any game state that is a combination of the state is set.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a game state combining a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state (hereinafter referred to as a normal game state), a game state combining a low-probability game state and a time-saving game state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability time-saving gaming state), a game state combining a high probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability time-saving gaming state), or a game that combines a high probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state Any game state of the state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability non-time-saving game state) is set.

Here, the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are gaming states in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery, which will be described later, is set to be different. The winning probability is set to a value higher than the low probability game state. That is, during the high-probability game state, it is easier to win a big win through a jackpot lottery than during the low-probability game state.

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

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, a game ball that is launched by a launcher (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 is the first start winning hole 15 (normal first starting winning hole 15a, special first starting winning hole 15a). When the ball is entered into the opening 15b) or the second starting prize winning opening 16, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine a special symbol corresponding to the game profit associated with the player.
When the jackpot is won by lottery for this jackpot, a special game is executed in which the jackpot 18 is opened to allow game balls to enter the jackpot 18, and after the special game is finished. is set to either a low-probability time-saving game state or a high-probability time-saving game state. That is, after the end of the special game, it shifts to either the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state.
Also, if the game state after the end of the special game is set to a high probability time-saving gaming state, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (second condition) to be described later, the time-saving gaming state ends and the non-time-saving gaming state is By being set, it shifts to a high-probability non-time-saving game state.
In addition, when the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability time-saving game state, if the results of the 100-time jackpot lottery are all other than the big win, the time-saving game state ends and the non-time-saving game state is set. By doing so, the normal game state is entered.

Further, when a small win is won by the lottery for the big win, the big winning hole 18 is opened and a small winning game in which a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18 is executed. Then, in this small winning game, when the game ball enters the big winning hole 18, a predetermined number (15) of game balls are paid out as described above.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a mainly pass through the gate 20, enter the special first start winning opening 15b, and enter the normal first starting winning opening. It is possible to enter the ball into the mouth 15a. In addition, the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can mainly enter the second start winning hole 16 and the big winning hole 18.例文帳に追加
Then, during the normal game state, during the low probability time-saving game state and during the high probability time-saving game state, the game ball passes through the gate 20, and the game ball is the special first start winning opening 15b or the normal first starting winning opening Let the player launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left hitting) so as to enter the ball into 15a, and during the high probability non-time-saving game state, during the special game, and during the small winning game , so that the game ball enters the big winning hole 18, and the game ball enters the second start winning hole 16, so that the player can hit the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right strike).
Specifically, during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, during the special game and during the small winning game, the effect display device 21 displays that the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, and the normal game state , When the low-probability time-saving gaming state or the high-probability time-saving gaming state is set, a display to the effect that the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a in the effect display device 21 is performed.

The lottery for the jackpot is variously acquired when a game ball enters the first start prize opening 15 (normal first start prize opening 15a, special first start prize opening 15b) or the second start prize opening 16. and various tables stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes, as random numbers related to the jackpot lottery, a jackpot random number used to determine the result of the jackpot lottery, a special symbol random number used to determine the type of special symbol, and the above-mentioned It has a variation mode number for determining a variation performance pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation performance 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 addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot random number. This jackpot random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
Further, the random numbers used for determining the variable effect pattern are not limited to the three types described above. For example, in addition to these random numbers, other random numbers may be used. Alternatively, multiple random numbers may be used.

Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, random numbers are obtained for the above random numbers, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It's like
This reservation storage area is a first reservation storage area for storing each random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special random number) obtained by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and the first It consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number (hereinafter referred to as a second special random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the 2 start winning opening 16. These reserved storage areas are each composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, a total of four sets of the first special random numbers, and a total of four Group storage is possible.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, the first special random number is stored in order from the first storage part of the first reservation storage area. It's becoming For example, in a state where the first special random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired with this as a trigger. The first special random number is stored in the first storage section of the first reserved storage area. Also, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage part of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, it is acquired with this as a trigger. The first special random number is stored in the second storage section of the first reserved storage area. Also, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this The first special random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage section of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in the state where the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reservation storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this The first special random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage section of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state in which the first special random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this entry The first special random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16, the second special random number is stored in order from the first storage part of the second reservation storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as the above-described storage of the first special random number, the description is omitted.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reservation number) stored in the first reservation storage area is the first special figure reservation number counter ( Especially not shown), the number of sets of the second special random number (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number) stored in the second reservation storage area is the second special reservation number counter ( (not shown).
In this specification, as described above, the storage of the first special random number and the second special random number in the reserved storage area may be referred to as "reserved" or "reserved storage". 1 special figure reservation number and 2nd special figure reservation number may simply be referred to as "number of reservations".

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment includes 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 It has a fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 .
Note that the tables for the jackpot lottery are not limited to these, and other tables may be provided as appropriate when it is necessary to make judgments or decisions based on random numbers.

The big hit random number determination table 110 is for judging the result of the lottery for the big win. A table for setting value 2 that is referenced when the setting value is "2", a table for setting value 3 that is referenced when the setting value being set is "3", and a setting value being set is "4" A table for setting value 4 that is referred to when the setting value is "5", a table for setting value 5 that is referred to when the setting value being set is "5", and a setting value being set is "6". It has a table for setting values 6 to be referred to.
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, in each of the above tables, in the low probability gaming state, the first special random number (that is, the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15) Table A referred to when judging the result of the lottery of the jackpot based on the random number of the jackpot), and when judging the result of the lottery of the jackpot based on the first special random number in the high-probability gaming state Table B, when judging the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special random number (that is, the jackpot random number obtained when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16) in the low probability gaming state Table C referred to , and Table D referred to when judging the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special random number in the high-probability gaming state are provided.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one jackpot random number within the numerical range of 0-65535 is obtained. Then, the set value set in the pachinko machine P, the type of the start winning opening into which the game ball entered (the type of special random number acquired), and the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery (low probability game state or high-probability gaming state), one of the above-described jackpot random number determination tables 110 is selected, and a jackpot lottery is performed based on the obtained jackpot random numbers and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table 110. .

For example, as shown in FIG. 5(a), according to the setting value 1 table A, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, and when the jackpot random number is 1205 to 3388, it is small. It is determined to be a hit, and if it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 3389 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the table A for setting value 1 is about 1/319, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5(b), according to the setting value 1 table B, when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 2309, it is determined as a jackpot, and when the jackpot random number is 2310 to 4493, it is small. It is determined to be a hit, and if it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 4494 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the table B for setting value 1 is about 1/50, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5(c), according to the setting value 1 table C, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 1204, and when the jackpot random number is 1205 to 44894, it is small. It is determined to be a hit, and if it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 44895 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the table C for setting value 1 is about 1/319, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/1.5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5(d), according to the setting value 1 table D, it is determined as a big hit when the jackpot random number is 1000 to 2309, and when the jackpot random number is 2310 to 45999, it is small. It is determined to be a hit, and if it is a jackpot random number (0 to 999, 46000 to 65535) other than this, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big win in the table D for setting value 1 is about 1/50, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/1.5.

Although detailed explanation is omitted, tables A to D for setting value 2, tables A to D for setting value 3, tables A to D for setting value 4, tables A to D for setting value 5, and tables A to D for setting value 6 In the tables A to D, similarly to the tables A to D for set value 1, the lottery result of the big win is determined according to the big win random number (see FIGS. 6 to 10).

Also, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, the probability of winning the big win in the table A for the setting value 2 is about 1/315, the winning probability of the small win is about 1/30, and the table B for the setting value 2 , the odds of winning a big win are about 1/48, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/30, the odds of winning a big win in Table C for set value 2 are about 1/315, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/1. 5. The winning probability of the big win in the table D for the setting value 2 is about 1/48, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/1.5.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 7(a) to (d), the winning probability of the big win in the setting value 3 table A is about 1/310, the winning probability of the small win is about 1/30, and the setting value 3 table B , the odds of winning a big win are about 1/46, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/30, the odds of winning a big win in table C for set value 3 are about 1/310, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/1. 5. The winning probability of the big win in the table D for setting value 3 is about 1/46, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/1.5.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 8(a) to (d), the winning probability of the big win in the table A for the setting value 4 is about 1/306, the winning probability of the small win is about 1/30, and the table B for the setting value 4 , the odds of winning a big win are about 1/44, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/30, the odds of winning a big win in table C for set value 4 are about 1/306, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/1. 5. The winning probability of the big win in the table D for the set value 4 is about 1/44, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/1.5.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, the probability of winning the big win in the table A for the setting value 5 is about 1/300, the winning probability of the small win is about 1/30, and the table B for the setting value 5 , the odds of winning a big win are about 1/42, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/30, the odds of winning a big win in table C for set value 5 are about 1/300, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/1. 5. The winning probability of the big win in the table D for the setting value 5 is about 1/42, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/1.5.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 10(a) to (d), the winning probability of the big win in the table A for the setting value 6 is about 1/295, the winning probability of the small winning is about 1/30, and the table B for the setting value 6 , the odds of winning a big win are about 1/40, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/30, the odds of winning a big win in table C for set value 6 are about 1/295, the odds of winning a small win are about 1/1. 5. The winning probability of the big win in the table D for the setting value 6 is about 1/40, and the winning probability of the small win is about 1/1.5.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even when any set value is being set, in the high-probability game state, the winning of the jackpot is higher than in the low-probability game state. It is set to be highly probable. Also, even during the setting of any setting value, when the jackpot lottery is performed based on the second special random number, compared to the case where the jackpot lottery is performed based on the first special random number , is set so that the probability of winning a small hit is high.

The special symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of special symbol as described above, and as shown in FIGS. 1st special symbol random number determination table 111a to be referred to in the case, 2nd special symbol random number determination table 111b to be referred to when winning the jackpot by the 2nd special random number, and the small winning by the 1st special random number It has a third special symbol random number determination table 111c that is referred to when the player wins, and a fourth special symbol random number determination table 111d that is referred to when a small hit is won by the second special symbol random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one special symbol random number within the numerical range of 0-199 is obtained. Then, when a big win or a small win is won by the above-mentioned big win lottery, the starting prize winning opening into which the game ball entered and the special symbol random number determination table 111 according to the result of the big win lottery are selected and acquired. Based on the special symbol random number and the selected special symbol random number determination table 111, the type of the special symbol is determined.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, there are eight types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "jackpot symbols") determined when a jackpot is won (that is, when a determination result of a jackpot is obtained). X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8) are provided, and a special design (hereinafter referred to as a small winning design ), eight types of symbols (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8) are provided, and two types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "losing symbols") are determined in the case of loss. Designs (Z1, Z2) are provided.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), according to the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined when the special symbol random number is 0-69, and the special symbol random number is 70-139. A big winning pattern X2 is determined when the special pattern random number is 140 to 179, and a big winning pattern X4 is determined when the special symbol random number is 180 to 199. - 特許庁That is, in the first special symbol random number determination table 111a, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X1 is 35%, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X2 is 35%, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X3 is 20%, The probability that the jackpot symbol X4 is determined is 10%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11(b), according to the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 69, the jackpot symbol X5 is determined, and the special symbol random number is 70 to 119. When the special symbol random number is 120 to 159, the big winning symbol X7 is determined, and when the special symbol random number is 160 to 199, the big winning symbol X8 is determined. . That is, in the second special symbol random number determination table 111b, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X5 is 35%, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X6 is 25%, the probability of determining the jackpot symbol X7 is 20%, The probability that the jackpot symbol X8 is determined is 20%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11(c), according to the third special symbol random number determination table 111c, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 19, the small winning symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol random number is 20 to When the number is 79, the small winning design Y2 is determined, when the special design random number is 80 to 139, the small winning design Y3 is determined, and when the special design random number is 140 to 199, the small winning design Y4. is determined. That is, in the third special symbol random number determination table 111c, the probability that the small winning symbol Y1 is determined is 10%, the probability that the small winning symbol Y2 is determined is 30%, and the probability that the small winning symbol Y3 is determined is 30%, and the probability that the small winning symbol Y4 is determined is 30%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11(d), according to the fourth special symbol random number determination table 111d, when the special symbol random number is 0 to 139, the small winning symbol Y5 is determined, and the special symbol random number is 140 to When the number is 159, the small winning design Y6 is determined, when the special design random number is 160 to 179, the small winning design Y7 is determined, and when the special design random number is 180 to 199, the small winning design Y8. is determined. That is, in the fourth special symbol random number determination table 111d, the probability that the small winning symbol Y5 is determined is 70%, the probability that the small winning symbol Y6 is determined is 10%, and the probability that the small winning symbol Y7 is determined is 10%, and the probability that the small winning symbol Y8 is determined is 10%.

In addition, when the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number results in a loss, the losing symbol Z1 is determined without performing the above-described lottery based on the special symbol random number. Further, when the lottery for the big hit based on the second special symbol random number results in a loss, the losing symbol Z2 is determined without performing the above-described lottery based on the special symbol random number.
In other words, the special symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win or a small win is won, and is not referred to in the case of a loss.

A reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used to determine a variation mode number and a variation pattern number for determining a variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbols are determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the 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 of the variation display of special symbols (variation time of variation effect) to be described later is determined. In addition, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 draws a jackpot based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display section 21a of the effect display device 21, etc.) for notifying the result is determined. Thus, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used for determining the variation time and mode of the variation production (variation display of special symbols).

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, in determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, as a preliminary step, a reach group determination random number and a reach group determination random number determination table 112 determines the type of group.
This reach group determination random number determination table 112 includes the game state, the type of the acquired special random number (first special random number or second special random number, that is, the game ball that triggered the acquisition of each random number entered The type of starting winning opening), and the number of reservations (first special figure reservation number or second special figure reservation number) are provided (see FIGS. 12(a) to (f)).

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one reach group determination random number within the numerical range of 0-10006 is obtained. Then, when the above-mentioned jackpot lottery results in a loss, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of special random number, and the number of reservations. Then, based on the reach group determination random number obtained and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected, the group type is determined.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special random number (random number obtained by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15) during the normal game state is lost, If the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and if the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 2 or more, The second determination table 112b is selected. In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special random number in the low-probability time-saving gaming state or the high-probability time-saving gaming state is lost, the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 or more If there is (that is, whatever number the first special figure reservation number is), the third determination table 112c is selected. Also, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special random number in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is lost, if the number of the first special figure pending at the time of the lottery is 0 or more, The fourth determination table 112d is selected. In addition, during the normal game state, during the low probability time-saving game state or during the high probability time-saving game state, the second special random number (random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16) of the jackpot based on When the result of the lottery is a loss, if the number of the second special figure reservations at the time of the lottery is 0 or more (that is, no matter what the number of the second special figure reservations is), the fifth The determination table 112e is selected. Also, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special random number in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is lost, if the number of the second special figure pending at the time of the lottery is 0 or more, The sixth determination table 112f is selected.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(a), according to the first determination table 112a, the "second group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9000. When it is 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is between 9900 and 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12(b), according to the second determination table 112b, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9000. When it is 9899, the "fourth group" is determined, and when the reach group determination random number is between 9900 and 10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12(c), according to the third determination table 112c, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 8000. If it is 8999, the "third group" is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the "fifth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12(d), according to the fourth determination table 112d, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 10006 (that is, even if the reach group determination random number is any value) " 7th Group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12(e), according to the fifth determination table 112e, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 10006, the "sixth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 12(f), according to the sixth determination table 112f, the "first group" is determined when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to If it is 8999, the "third group" is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the "fifth group" is determined.

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

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines the variation mode number used to determine the variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and the variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine the variation pattern number described later. It is for decision making.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a determination table for loss (see FIG. 13) that is referred to when the result of the lottery for a big win is a loss, and a determination table for a loss (see FIG. 13), which determines whether the result of the lottery for a big win is a big win or a small win. and a hit determination table (see FIG. 14) that is referred to when there is a hit.
A plurality of determination tables for failure are provided for each type of group determined as described above (see FIGS. 13(a) to 13(g)).

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one reach mode determination random number within the numerical range of 0-2038 is acquired. Then, when the group is determined by lottery for the type of group described above, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined type of group is selected, and the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss 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 lottery for the types of groups described above, the determination table 113a for the first group is selected, and when the "second group" is determined, the second group determination table 113a is selected. The group determination table 113b is selected, and when 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 the "fifth group" is determined, the fifth group determination table 113e is selected, and when the "sixth group" is determined, the sixth group determination table 113f is selected, and the "seventh group" is determined. group" is determined, the seventh group determination table 113g is selected (see FIGS. 13A to 13G).

Then, as shown in FIG. 13A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, even if the reach mode determination random number is any value, ), and "00H" (alphanumeric characters ending with "H" are hexadecimal notation. The same shall apply hereinafter), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, 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 first A two-variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 13(c), according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "00H" is determined and the first The 3-variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 13(d), according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "01H" is determined and the first 4-variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 13(e), according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variation mode number "02H" is determined and the first 5 variation table 114e is selected. Also, 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. 13(f), according to the sixth group determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1199, the variation mode number "05H" is determined and the first 1 variation table 114a is selected. Also, 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.
Further, as shown in FIG. 13(g), according to the seventh group determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "04H" is determined and the first 6 variation table 114f is selected.

In addition, the hit determination table includes the game state at the time of winning the jackpot or small win (that is, the lottery for the jackpot or small win), the type of the acquired special random number (first special random number or second special random number ), and a plurality are provided for each type of special pattern (big hit pattern, small hit pattern) determined in the case of a big hit or a small hit (see FIGS. 14(a) to (i)).

Then, when the jackpot or small win is won and the special pattern type is determined, the determined special pattern type, the acquired special pattern random number type, and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot or small win The corresponding hit determination table is selected, and similar to the determination based on the loss determination table described above, based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected hit determination table, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery A table 114 is determined.

Specifically, when a jackpot is won based on the first special random number during the normal game state and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined, the first hit determination table 113h is selected. In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the first special random number during the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined, the second winning judgment table 113i is selected. Also, when a big win is won based on the first special random number during the high-probability non-time-saving game state and the big win pattern X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined, the third winning judgment table 113j is selected. Also, during the normal game state, during the low probability time-saving game state or during the high probability time-saving game state, when the jackpot is won based on the second special random number and the jackpot pattern X5, X6, X7 or X8 is determined, The 4-win determination table 113k is selected. Also, when a big win is won based on the second special random number during the high probability non-time-saving game state and a big win pattern X5, X6, X7 or X8 is determined, the fifth winning judgment table 113l is selected. Also, during the normal game state, during the low-probability time-saving game state, or during the high-probability time-saving game state, when a small hit is won based on the first special random number and the small winning pattern Y1, Y2, Y3 or Y4 is determined , the sixth hit determination table 113m is selected. Also, during the normal game state, during the low-probability time-saving game state, or during the high-probability time-saving game state, when a small hit is won based on the second special random number and the small winning pattern Y5, Y6, Y7 or Y8 is determined , the seventh win determination table 113n is selected. In addition, when a small hit is won based on the first special random number during the high probability non-time-saving game state and the small hit pattern Y1, Y2, Y3 or Y4 is determined, the eighth hit determination table 113o is selected. be. In addition, when a small hit is won based on the second special random number during the high probability non-time-saving game state and the small hit pattern Y5, Y6, Y7 or Y8 is determined, the ninth hit determination table 113p is selected. be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14(a), according to the first win determination table 113h, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number "11H" is determined and the first 30 variation table 114g is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number "12H" is determined and the 31st variation table 114h is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number "13H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14(b), according to the second hit determination table 113i, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 999, the variation mode number "12H" is determined and the first 31 variation table 114h is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 1000 to 2038, the variation mode number "13H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14(c), according to the third hit determination table 113j, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "14H" is determined and the first 33 variation table 114j is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14(d), according to the fourth win determination table 113k, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "15H" is determined and the first 31 variation table 114h is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14(e), according to the fifth hit determination table 113l, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 999, the variation mode number "12H" is determined and the first 31 variation table 114h is selected. Also, when the reach mode determination random number is 1000 to 2038, the variation mode number "13H" is determined and the 32nd variation table 114i is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14(f), according to the sixth hit determination table 113m, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "20H" is determined and the first 50 variation table 114k is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14(g), according to the seventh hit determination table 113n, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "15H" is determined and the first 50 variation table 114k is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14(h), according to the eighth hit determination table 113o, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "20H" is determined and the first 50 variation table 114k is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 14(i), according to the ninth win determination table 113p, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number "20H" is determined and the first 50 variation table 114k is selected.

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a winning determination table is provided for each game state when winning a big win or a small win, the type of random number obtained, and the type of special symbol. A winning determination table may be provided for each game state and special symbol type at the time of winning a big win or a small win without considering the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation performance pattern (variation performance mode, variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 15(a) to (k), a first variation table 114a, a second variation table 114b, a third variation table 114c, and a 4th variation table 114d, 5th variation table 114e and 6th variation table 114f, 30th variation table 114g, 31st variation table 114h and 32nd variation table 114i determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot And the 33rd variation table 114j, and the 50th variation table 114k determined when the result of the big win lottery is a small win will be described.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 or the second start prize winning port 16, one variation pattern random number within the numerical range of 0-249 is obtained. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the obtained variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the above-described variation mode number.
For example, as shown in FIG. 15(a), according to the first fluctuation table 114a, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the fluctuation pattern random number is) "00H" A variation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 15(d), according to the fourth variation table 114d, the variation pattern number "05H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 234, and the variation pattern random number is 235 to If the number is 249, the variation pattern number "06H" is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15(g), according to the thirtieth variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number "A6H" is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (i), according to the 32nd variation table 114i, the variation pattern number "A6H" is determined when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to If it is 249, the variation pattern number "A7H" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 15(k), according to the fiftieth variation table 114k, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number "B0H" is determined.
It should be noted that, similarly, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the variation pattern random number also by another variation pattern table 114 (see FIG. 15).

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 symbols to be described later (at the start of the fluctuation effect)), the above-described jackpot lottery is performed, and the jackpot lottery is performed. is performed, the result of the jackpot lottery, the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of random number obtained (first special random number, second special random number) and the number of reservations (first special reservation number, second 2 special figure pending number) etc., the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined. As described above, the variable mode number and the variable pattern number are for determining the variable effect pattern, and the variable mode number and the variable pattern number determine the mode and the variable time of the variable effect (the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol ) is defined. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the variable effect is divided into the first half and the second half. The first half of the variable performance and the variable time are determined by the variable mode number, and the second half of the variable performance and the variable time are determined by the variable pattern number.

Next, the determination of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation performance (the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special symbols) and the stop display time of the special symbols, the control of the special game, the setting of the game state, etc. will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special figure stop display time determination table 116, a special electric accessary product operation table 117, and a game state setting table 118 as tables for performing the various processes described above. , an end condition setting table 119, and the like.

The variable time determination table 115 is for determining the variable time of the variable effect (that is, the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the variable time determination table 115, a first variable time determination table in which the variable time of the first half of the variable performance corresponding to each variable mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first half variable time) is defined. 115a, and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the second half of the variation performance corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the second half variation time) is determined (Fig. 16 (a) and ( b) see).

Then, when the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first half variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. Further, when the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding second half variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first half fluctuation time and the second half fluctuation time thus determined corresponds to the fluctuation time of the entire fluctuation performance (the fluctuation time of the whole fluctuation display of the special pattern) for informing the result of the lottery of the big win.
For example, if the determined variation mode number is "03H" and the variation pattern number is "07H", the first half variation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the variation mode number "03H", and the variation A second half variation time of "60 seconds" is determined corresponding to the pattern number "07H". And, these total value "120 seconds (= 60 seconds + 60 seconds)" is the fluctuation time of the whole fluctuation production (whole fluctuation display of special symbols).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16(a), the fluctuation mode numbers of "00H", "04H", "10H", "14H" and "20H" have a first half fluctuation time of "0 seconds". , When this variation mode number is determined, during the second half variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern, the variation effect is executed.

Also, the first half variation time of "590 seconds" is determined for the variation mode numbers of "05H" and "15H". When this variable mode number is determined, the variable effect (variable display of special symbols) is executed for a very long time (590 seconds) compared to when other variable mode numbers are determined. . The variable mode numbers of “05H” and “15H” are determined by the jackpot lottery based on the second special random number in the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state, or the high probability time saving game state. When winning, winning or losing a small hit is determined, that is, during the normal game state, during the low probability time saving game state or during the high probability time saving game state, the game ball is launched to the second game area 12b. This is the case where the game ball enters the second starting winning hole 16 (see FIGS. 12 to 14). In addition, as described above, during these game states, the launching of the game ball to the first game area 12a is instructed, and if the game ball is launched to the first game area 12a according to this instruction, the second start winning Since no game ball enters the opening 16, the variation mode numbers of "05H" and "15H" are not determined.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern A 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 aspect 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 variable performance is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the second half of the variable performance is determined based on the variable pattern command.
Regarding the form of the variable production, instead of determining the form of the first half of the variable production based on the fluctuation mode command and determining the form of the second half of the variable production based on the fluctuation pattern command, the variation pattern command is used. Based on the variation mode command, the mode of the first half of the variable performance may be determined, and the mode of the second half of the variable performance may be determined based on the variation mode command.
Also, instead of dividing the variable effect into the first half and the second half, it may be divided into more parts, and the aspect of each part may be determined based on the variable mode command and the variable pattern command. .
Also, the aspect of the variable effect may be determined based on not only the variable mode command and the variable pattern command, but also other commands. Also, it may be determined based on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command alone.

Further, based on the variation time determined as described above, the effect display device 21 performs a variable effect, and the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or second special symbol display device 31) special Variation display of the pattern is performed. Specifically, when the starting winning hole into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning hole 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks during the determined fluctuation time, and the game ball enters. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 blinks during the determined fluctuation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the special game is not executed, and the variable display of special symbols is not performed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the second special symbol display device 31. In this case, a jackpot lottery based on the first special random number and the second special random number is possible.
Also, when the special symbols are being variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 30 and the special symbols are not variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 31, based on the second special symbol random number A lottery for a big hit is possible, and when the special symbols are being variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 31 and the special symbols are not variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 30, the first A jackpot lottery is possible based on a special random number.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 30 and the variable display of the special symbols by the second special symbol display device 31 are performed at the same time. Then, when the first special symbol display device 30 finishes the special symbol variable display, if the first special symbol random number is stored, the next special symbol variable display is started by the first special symbol display device 30. Then, if the second special symbol random number is stored when the second special symbol display device 31 completes the variable display of the special symbol, the second special symbol display device 31 starts the variable display of the next special symbol. be done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a new lottery for a big win is performed based on the second special symbol random number during the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 30, the variable display is performed. When the special symbol inside is a jackpot symbol (X1, X2, X3, X4) (that is, regarding the variable display being executed, when the jackpot has been won in the jackpot lottery that triggers the variable display) is set so that a big win or a small win cannot be won as a result of a new big win lottery, and the result of the lottery is forcibly lost. Similarly, when a big hit lottery is newly performed based on the first special symbol random number during the variable display of the special symbols by the second special symbol display device 31, the special symbol during the variable display is a big winning symbol (X5 , X6, X7, X8), it is set so that a new jackpot lottery results in that a jackpot or a small prize cannot be won, and the result of the lottery is forcibly lost. It is
Therefore, for example, when a big hit is won based on the second special symbol random number, and the second special symbol display device 31 is performing a variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the big hit, the first special symbol is newly added. When a jackpot lottery is held based on random numbers, the result of the lottery is a loss. In addition, when the jackpot is won based on the first special random number, and when the first special pattern display device 30 is performing the variable display of the special pattern based on the winning of the jackpot, the second special random number is newly selected. If a jackpot lottery is held based on this, the result of the lottery will be a loss.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special symbol display device 30 stops displaying the big winning symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4), the second special symbol display device 31 displays the small winning symbols ( Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8) is during variable display, this small winning pattern is forcibly changed (rewritten) to a losing pattern (Z2), and this losing pattern is forced. It is supposed to be stopped at
Also, when the small winning symbols (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) are stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31 displays the big winning symbols (X5, X6, X7, X8) or When the small winning pattern (Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8) is being displayed in a variable manner, the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern is forcibly changed (rewritten) to the losing pattern (Z2). , This losing pattern is forced to stop.
Also, when the big winning symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4) or the small winning symbols (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) are stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31 When the losing pattern (Z2) is displayed in a variable manner, this losing pattern is forcibly stopped.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the big winning symbols (X5, X6, X7, X8) are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, the small winning symbols ( Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) is during variable display, this small winning pattern is forcibly changed (rewritten) to a losing pattern (Z1), and this losing pattern is forcibly changed. It is supposed to be stopped at
Also, when the small winning symbols (Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8) are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, the big winning symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4) or When the small winning pattern (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) is being displayed in a variable manner, the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern is forcibly changed (rewritten) to the losing pattern (Z1). , This losing pattern is forcibly stopped.
Also, when the jackpot symbols (X5, X6, X7, X8) or the small winning symbols (Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8) are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 31, on the first special symbol display device 30 When the losing pattern (Z1) is displayed in a variable manner, this losing pattern is forcibly stopped.

On the other hand, when the losing symbols (Z1, Z2) are stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, the jackpot symbols (X1, X2) are displayed on the other. , X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8), small winning symbols (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8) or losing symbols (Z1, Z2) are displayed in fluctuation. , the variable display of the big winning symbols, the small winning symbols and the losing symbols is not stopped, and the variable display is continuously performed.

The special symbol stop display time determination table 116 is a special symbol stop display time (so-called special symbol) that is the time to stop and display the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, losing symbol) after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped. (determined time).
In this special figure stop display time determination table 116, as shown in FIG. 17, the special figure stop display time is defined for each type of special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is determined by the lottery for the big hit, the special symbol stop display time corresponding to the type of the determined special symbol is determined by referring to the special symbol stop display time determination table 116. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 17, according to the special figure stop display time determination table 116, when the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 or X8 is determined, "0.5 second" Special figure stop display time is determined. Also, when the small winning symbols Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7 or Y8 are determined, the special figure stop display time of "0.5 seconds" is determined. In addition, when the losing pattern Z1 or Z2 is determined, the special figure stop display time of "0.6 seconds" is determined.

Then, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, after the variable display (variation effect) of the special symbols is started, the variable display of the special symbols is stopped (the variable effect is finished) when the above-mentioned fluctuation time elapses. . After that, when the special symbol stop display time determined as described above elapses, a special game is started when the stopped special symbol is a big winning symbol, and a small winning game is started when it is a small winning symbol. is started, and when it is a losing design, it becomes possible to start the variable display (variable effect) of the next special design.

In addition, the special symbol stop display time may be determined for each of the types of jackpot symbols, the types of small winning symbols, and the types of losing symbols, and not only the types of special symbols, but also the determined variation mode number and variation pattern number. may be determined for each

The special electric role product operation table 117 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won and a small winning game that is executed when a small win is won, and the special game is being executed. Alternatively, it is referred to for operating the big winning opening solenoid 18c during execution of the small winning game. In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18(a) to (d), when the jackpot symbols X1, X2, X3, X5, X6 or X7 are determined as the special electric role product operation table 117, The first operation table 117a referred to, the second operation table 117b referred when the big winning symbol X4 or X8 is determined, and the third operation referred when the small winning symbol Y1 or Y5 is determined A table 117c and a fourth operation table 117d referred to when a small winning symbol Y2, Y3, Y4, Y6, Y7 or Y8 is determined are provided.

Specifically, when the jackpot symbols X1, X2, X3, X5, X6 or X7 are determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 117a as shown in FIG. 18(a). According to the first operation table 117a, the game ends when either the big winning hole 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or 10 game balls enter the big winning hole 18. A round game is executed five times. Also, during execution of each round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, interval time) during which the big winning opening 18 closes between each round game is set to 1.0 second.
In this special game, the player can obtain a predetermined number of expected prize balls.

Also, when the jackpot symbol X4 or X8 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 117b, as shown in FIG. 18(b). According to this second operation table 117b, the round game of the same mode as that of the first operation table 117a is executed 10 times, and the opening and closing times and the interval time of the big winning hole 18 during execution of each round game are the first operation. The contents are set to be the same as those of the table 117a.
In this special game, the player can acquire a larger number of prize balls with an expected value than in the special game when the jackpot symbols X1, X2, X3, X5, X6 or X7 are determined.

Further, when the small winning symbol Y1 or Y5 is determined, the small winning game is executed with reference to the third operation table 117c as shown in FIG. 18(c). According to this third operation table 117c, the opening of the big winning opening 18 for 2.9 seconds is performed twice consecutively at intervals of 0.2 seconds. Also, when 10 game balls enter the big winning opening 18 during the small winning game, the small winning game ends.
In this small winning game, the player can win prize balls with a smaller number of expected values than in the special game when the big winning symbols X1, X2, X3, X5, X6 or X7 are determined.

Also, when the small winning symbols Y2, Y3, Y4, Y6, Y7 or Y8 are determined, a small winning game is executed with reference to the fourth operation table 117d as shown in FIG. 18(d). According to this fourth operation table 117c, the opening of the big winning opening 18 for 0.1 seconds is performed once. Also, when 10 game balls enter the big winning opening 18 during the small winning game, the small winning game ends.
In this small winning game, as described above, since the opening of 0.1 seconds is performed only once, it is almost impossible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 18, and the winning ball is won. It is almost impossible.

The game state setting table 118 is for setting the game state after the special game is finished when the special game is executed. In this specification, the setting of the game state may also be referred to as "game state transition", "game state transition", or the like.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the game state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot lottery. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes, as the game state setting table 118, a first state setting table 118a to be referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 or X5 is determined, and a jackpot symbol X1 or X5. and a second state setting table 118b that is referenced when X2, X3, X4, X6, X7 or X8 is determined.

As shown in FIG. 19(a), according to the first state setting table 118a, when the jackpot symbol X1 or X5 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the low probability game state, It is set to the time saving game state. That is, a low-probability time-saving gaming state is set. In addition, the maximum number of continuations of this time-saving game state (hereinafter referred to as the time-saving number of times) is set to 100 times.
Then, when the low-probability time-saving gaming state is set, the result of the jackpot lottery is continued until a maximum of 100 times is derived, and all 100 lottery results are obtained in the low-probability time-saving gaming state. When it becomes other than the jackpot, the game state is changed to the normal game state by changing the time-saving game state to the non-time-saving game state.
In addition, when the jackpot is won during the low-probability time-saving gaming state, the low-probability time-saving gaming state ends, and after the special game based on the jackpot winning, the game state corresponding to the jackpot pattern is set again. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 19(b), according to the second state setting table 118b, when the jackpot symbols X2, X3, X4, X6, X7 or X8 are determined, the game state after the end of the special game is Along with being set to the high probability game state, it is set to the time saving game state. That is, a high-probability time-saving gaming state is set. In addition, the maximum number of continuation times of this high probability game state (hereinafter referred to as the high probability number of times) is set to 10000 times, and the number of time saving times is set to 10000 times.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the high-probability time-saving gaming state is set, the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived up to 10000 times, but the time-saving gaming state continues until the first condition that the result of the lottery for the big win is derived 10,000 times is satisfied, or the second condition that the number of winnings of the small win reaches a predetermined number of times of termination is satisfied. It has become.
Specifically, when the second condition described above is established in the high probability time-saving gaming state (that is, when the number of winnings of the small hit reaches a predetermined number of times), the time-saving gaming state is in a non-time-saving gaming state By being changed, the game state is changed to a high probability non-time-saving game state. Then, in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state, when the results of 10,000 lotteries after the high-probability time-saving gaming state is set are all other than the jackpot, the high probability gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state. The game state is changed to the normal game state.
Also, in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, if the above-mentioned second condition is not satisfied and the jackpot is not won, and the results of the lottery of 10000 times are all other than the jackpot, the high-probability gaming state is low. The game state is changed to the normal game state by changing to the probability game state and changing the time-saving game state to the non-time-saving game state.
Also, if a jackpot is won during a high-probability time-saving game state or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, these game states end, and after the special game based on the winning of the jackpot ends, again, according to the jackpot pattern game state is set.

In addition, as described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot in the high probability game state is about 1/50 to 1/40, so when the high probability time saving game state is set, Substantially, the high-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability non-time-saving game state continues until the jackpot is won again.

The end condition setting table 119 is the number of winnings of the small hit that the high probability non-time saving gaming state is set after the time saving gaming state ends in the high probability time saving gaming state, that is, the above-mentioned ending number of times (the above-mentioned second (contents related to the conditions of In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the number of ending times is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot lottery.
Specifically, when a jackpot is won during a normal game state or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, the number of ending times is determined based on the jackpot pattern determined when the jackpot is won. Then, based on the number of times of termination thus determined, the end of the time-saving gaming state is controlled in the high-probability time-saving gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 20, according to the end condition setting table 120, when the big hit symbol X1 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning hole 15, or the game to the second starting winning hole 16 When the jackpot symbol X5 is determined based on the ball entry, 5 times is determined as the number of times of completion.
Also, when the jackpot pattern X2 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, or when the jackpot pattern X6 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16. 3 is determined as the end count.
Also, when the jackpot pattern X3 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, or when the jackpot pattern X7 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16. , 1 is determined as the end count.
Also, when the jackpot pattern X4 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, or when the jackpot pattern X8 is determined based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16. , 0 is determined as the end count.

(Overview of counting the number of times a small hit is won and setting a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state)
As described above, when a jackpot is won during a normal game state or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, the number of ending times is determined, and counting of the number of winning times of a small win is started after the special game based on the winning is finished.
As long as the normal game state is not set (as long as the low-probability time-saving game state or high-probability time-saving game state is set), the count of the number of winning times of this small hit reaches the end count determined as described above. This is continued until the second condition is satisfied.
That is, after the number of times of termination is determined as described above, the number of times of winning the small win is continuously counted until the normal game state is set or the number of times of winning the small win reaches the number of times of termination. Then, when the normal game state is set without the number of wins of the small win reaching the end count (that is, when the result of the lottery of the big win is derived 100 times without winning the big win in the low-probability time-saving game state). Or, when the number of times of winning the small win reaches the ending number of times, the counting of the number of times of winning the small win ends. After that, when a jackpot is won during a normal game state or a high-probability non-time-saving game state and the end count is determined, the count of the number of small win wins is started again after the special game based on the winning is finished. .

In addition, the state in which the second condition is established is maintained (carried over) until the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state is set.
As a result, when the second condition is satisfied during the low probability time-saving game state, then before the normal game state is set (to win the jackpot in the low probability time-saving game state When the high probability time-saving gaming state is set before the result of the lottery of 100 jackpots is derived, the time-saving gaming state ends because the second condition is satisfied at this point. A high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is set. That is, the game in the high-probability time-saving gaming state is not performed, resulting in a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state.
On the other hand, although the second condition is established during the low probability time-saving gaming state, after that, when the normal game state is set without setting the high probability time-saving gaming state, the second The state in which the condition is satisfied is cancelled. Therefore, in this state, even if the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is set after that, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is not set, and the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is set. It is required that the winning number of times reaches the ending number and the second condition is satisfied.
In addition, when the second condition is satisfied during the high-probability time-saving game state, at this time point, the time-saving game state ends and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set.

Hereinafter, the process of setting the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state will be described with a specific example.
(Specific example 1)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 21(a) to (c), the jackpot is won in the normal game state and the jackpot pattern X2 is determined, and the high probability time saving game state is set after the special game based on the winning (see FIG. 19). Incidentally, as described above, the number of ending times is determined to be 3 (see FIG. 20).
In this case, when the small hit is won three times during the set high probability time saving game state, the second condition is established, the time saving game state ends and the high probability non time saving game state is set ( See FIG. 21(a)).

On the other hand, in the set high-probability time-saving gaming state, if the big win is won before winning the small win three times, and the low-probability time-saving gaming state is set after the special game based on the winning , As described above, continuously during the previous high-probability time-saving gaming state, the number of winnings of small hits is counted continuously during this low-probability time-saving gaming state (see FIGS. 21(b) to (c)). After that, even when the low-probability time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state is repeatedly set without setting the normal game state, the number of winning times of small hits is continuously counted.
Then, in the low-probability time-saving gaming state being set, when the number of winnings of the small hit from the previous high-probability time-saving gaming state reaches three times, the second condition is established (Fig. 21 (b) reference).
As described above, the state in which this second condition is satisfied is maintained until the normal game state or high probability non-time-saving game state is set, so that the jackpot is elected in the low-probability time-saving game state during setting, and the When the high-probability time-saving game state is set after the end of the special game based on the winning, at this time point, the time-saving game state ends and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set (see FIG. 21(b)). On the other hand, when the low-probability time-saving game state being set ends (the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 100 times without winning the jackpot) and the normal game state is set, the second condition is established. Since the state is canceled (see FIG. 21(c)), it is possible to set the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state again when the number of winnings of the small hit reaches the ending number of times as described above.

(Specific example 2)
For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), it is assumed that the jackpot is won in the normal game state and the jackpot pattern X4 is determined, and the high probability time-saving game state is set after the special game based on the winning (Fig. 19). It should be noted that, as described above, the end count is determined to be 0 (see FIG. 20).
In this case, since the determined number of ending times is 0 times, the number of winning times of the small winning reaches the ending number of times without winning the small winning, and the second condition is established (Fig. 21(d)). Therefore, when the high probability time-saving gaming state is set, the above-described second condition is established, and the time-saving gaming state ends and the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is set (Fig. 21 (d )reference). That is, in this case, the game in the high-probability time-saving gaming state is not performed, resulting in a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the establishment of a predetermined condition (second condition) that can be achieved based on the winning of a small hit ends the time-saving gaming state in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, A probability non-time-saving game state is set (shifts to a high-probability non-time-saving game state). Thereby, it is possible to provide a new method for setting the high-probability non-working-time-saving gaming state, and increase the player's interest in setting the high-probability non-working-time-saving gaming state.

In addition, in this embodiment, the same number of completion times is always determined according to the type of the jackpot pattern determined by the jackpot lottery. One of the number of times of completion may be determined by a predetermined lottery from among a plurality of types of number of times of completion according to the conditions.
By doing so, even if the same jackpot pattern is determined, it is possible to determine the number of different endings, so the variation of the setting of the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is abundant, and the player's You can increase your interest.
In addition, in this form, the number of times of completion is determined according to the type of the jackpot pattern, but when the jackpot pattern is decided, no matter which jackpot pattern is decided (jackpot One of the number of times of completion may be determined by a predetermined lottery out of a plurality of types of number of times of completion (regardless of the type of symbol). Also, when winning a jackpot, the same number of times of completion may always be determined.
Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

In addition, in this form, the number of winning times of the small hit reaches the end number of times, so that the second condition is met. may be satisfied.
Specifically, as the second condition, for example, the number of determinations of the small winning symbol Y2 or Y6 reaches a predetermined number of times of termination, the number of determinations of the small winning symbol Y3 or Y7 reaches a predetermined number of terminations, It may be determined that the number of determinations of winning symbols Y5 or Y8 reaches a predetermined number of times of completion. Also, one of the above-described contents may be determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot lottery.
By doing so, the variation of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

In addition, in this form, when the jackpot is won during the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state, the number of times of termination is determined, and the count of the number of winning times of the small win is set to the normal game state or terminated Although it was designed to be performed continuously until the number of times is reached, it is not limited to this.
For example, each time a big win is won, a new end count is determined, and the count of the number of small win wins continues until the normal game state is set, the end count is reached, or the next big win is won. You can also use
By doing so, the variation of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

Further, in this embodiment, the state in which the second condition is established is maintained until the normal game state or the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the state in which the second condition is satisfied may be maintained until the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set without being canceled even when the normal game state is set. In this case, once the second condition is established, this state is maintained until the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set, so the normal game state is set. Also in this case, since there is no need to aim for the state in which the second condition is established for setting the high probability non-time-saving gaming state, the interest of the player can be enhanced.
Also, once the second condition is satisfied, this state may be maintained until the pachinko machine P is powered off. In this case, once the second condition is established, after that, there is no need to aim for the state where the second condition is established for setting the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state. , can increase the interest of the player.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the normal game.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball launched by a launching device (not shown) and flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 15d of the special first start prize winning opening 15b is operated. A normal symbol lottery is performed to determine whether or not to open the movable piece 15d. Then, when winning is achieved by the lottery of this normal pattern, the movable piece 15d opens for a predetermined time, and the special first start winning opening 15b is opened, so that the game ball enters the special first starting winning opening 15b. The ball becomes easier.
This lottery for normal symbols is based on a winning determination random number acquired when a game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 121 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. is done.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-described normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation pattern (normal symbol variation time) is determined, and the normal symbol variation display, which will be described later, is stopped. After that, the normal pattern stop display time, which is the time during which the normal patterns (hit patterns, losing patterns) determined by the lottery of the above-described normal patterns are stopped and displayed, 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 122 and the normal symbol stop display time determination table 123 stored in the main ROM 102 .

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned winning determination random number is acquired, and the random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area of the main RAM 103 with an upper limit of 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 the order of passing through the gate 20 is stored from the first storage unit. It has become. Further, when the determined random number is already stored in several storage units, the determined random number is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, when four winning determination random numbers are already stored in the normal pattern holding storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning determination random numbers related to this passage are not stored in the normal pattern holding storage area. .
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of hit determination random numbers stored in the general pattern reservation storage area (hereinafter referred to as the general pattern reservation number) is a normal pattern reservation number counter (not particularly shown) is stored in

The hit determination random number determination table 121 is for determining whether or not it is a hit by lottery of normal symbols, and as shown in FIGS. The non-time-saving determination table 121a referred to in the gaming state or the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state) and the time-saving determination table 121b referred to in the time-saving gaming state (that is, the low-probability short-time gaming state or the high-probability short-time gaming state) I have.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning random number within the numerical range of 0-65535 is obtained. And, if the game state at the time of lottery of normal symbols is a non-time-saving game state, the non-time-saving determination table 121a is selected, and the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-time-saving determination table 121a are normally A design lottery will be held. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the lottery of normal symbols is the time-saving game state, the time-reduction determination table 121b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected time-reduction determination table 121b. is done.

As shown in FIG. 22 (a), according to the non-time-saving determination table 121a, it is determined to be a hit when the determined random number is 1, and when the determined random number is other than this (0, 2 to 65535) is judged to be a failure. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time saving determination table 120a is 1/65536.
As shown in FIG. 22 (b), according to the time saving determination table 121b, it is determined to be a hit when the determined random number is 1 to 65000, and the determined random number (0, 65001 to 65535) other than this It is determined to be a failure in some cases. Therefore, the probability of winning in this time saving determination table 120b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning by lottery of normal symbols is set to be higher during the time-saving gaming state than during the non-time-saving gaming state.
In addition, when winning is determined by lottery of normal symbols, winning symbols are determined, and when losing, losing symbols are determined.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 122 is for determining a normal symbol variation pattern number associated with a normal symbol variation pattern, that is, a normal symbol variation time. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation pattern number is determined based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 122 .
As shown in FIG. 23, according to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 122, when the gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol "C0H" is associated with the variation pattern of the normal symbol with the variation time of 5 seconds. A symbol variation pattern number is determined, and when the game state is a time-saving game state, a normal symbol variation pattern number "C1H" associated with a normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 0.5 seconds is determined.
In addition, 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 game state that is set. is not limited to, for example, the number of normal pattern holding at the time of execution of the normal pattern lottery, based on the predetermined random number obtained when the game ball passes through the gate 20, different normal symbol fluctuation pattern number It may be determined.

The normal diagram stop display time determination table 123 is for determining the above-described normal diagram stop display time. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the normal pattern lottery is performed, the normal pattern stop display time determination table 123 is referred to, and the determined normal pattern (hit pattern, losing pattern). The normal map stop display time corresponding to is determined.
As shown in FIG. 24, according to the normal symbol stop display time determination table 123, when the determined normal symbol is a winning symbol (that is, when winning by lottery of normal symbols), 0.5 A normal map stop display time in seconds is determined. Also, when the determined normal symbol is a lost symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery results in a loss), the normal symbol stop display time of 0.6 seconds is determined.
It should be noted that the normal pattern stop display time may be determined not only for the type of normal pattern but also for each determined normal pattern variation pattern number.

Then, when the normal design variation pattern number (normal design variation pattern, normal design variation time) and the normal design stop display time are determined, during the variation time corresponding to the determined normal design variation pattern number, the normal design The display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks. Then, when the normal pattern lottery wins and the winning pattern is determined, the normal pattern display device 32 lights up, and after the determined normal pattern stop display time elapses, the special first start winning opening 15b. opening/closing control of the movable piece 15d is performed. On the other hand, when the normal pattern lottery results in a loss and the lost pattern is determined, the normal pattern display device 32 is extinguished, and after the determined normal pattern stop display time elapses, the next normal pattern is displayed. can be selected by lottery.
In this specification, the blinking display of the normal design display device 32 is "normal design fluctuation", the lighting or extinguishing of the normal design display device 32 is "normal design stop display", and the "normal design stoppage". , There are cases such as "normal pattern fluctuation stop".

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment is provided with a special first start winning prize opening control table 124 that is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 15d provided in the special first start winning prize opening 15b. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the normal symbol display device 32 lights up and the determined normal symbol stop display time elapses, based on the contents defined in the special first start winning opening control table 124 Then, the opening/closing control of the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is performed.
Specifically, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state, as shown in FIG. × 1 time) is energized, and the movable piece 15d of the special first start winning opening 15b is opened for 0.2 seconds.
Also, when the game state is the time-saving game state, after the normal figure stop display time has passed, the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized for 5.8 seconds (= 2.9 seconds × 2 times), and the special first start The movable piece 15d of the winning opening 15b is opened for 5.8 seconds. The time (interval time) for the movable piece 15d to close from the end of the first opening of the movable piece 15d to the start of the second opening of the movable piece 15d is set to 0.5 seconds. there is

As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, the conditions for opening and closing the special first start winning port 15b are defined respectively, and according to the contents of these conditions, in the time-saving gaming state, Since the special first start winning opening 15b is likely to be maintained in the open state, the game ball is easier to enter the special first starting winning opening 15b than in the non-time-saving game state.

(Playability of pachinko machine P according to this embodiment)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the normal game state (game state combining the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state), the low-probability time-saving game state (combining the low-probability game state and the time-saving game state game state), high probability time-saving game state (game state combining high probability game state and time-saving game state), or high probability non-time-saving game state (game state combining high-probability game state and non-time-saving game state) is set, and the game progresses.

Here, when a player starts playing a game, the normal game state is often set. During this normal game state, as described above, the launching of the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed hitting) is instructed, and as long as the game ball is launched accordingly, the game ball is , There is a possibility that the ball will enter only the first start winning hole 15 (the normal first starting winning hole 15a or the special first starting winning hole 15b), and will not enter the second starting winning hole 16. Then, a jackpot lottery is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined (Fig. 11(a)). )reference). Then, when the jackpot pattern X1 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game executed based on the determination is set to the low-probability time-saving game state, and the jackpot pattern X2, X3 or X4 is determined. In the case, the game state after the end of the special game executed based on the determination is set to the high probability time-saving game state (see FIGS. 19 and 26). That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the player hits to the left as instructed during the normal game state, the jackpot is won, thereby shifting to a low-probability time-saving game state or a high-probability time-saving game state. becomes (see FIG. 26).

During the low-probability time-saving game state, although the winning probability of the jackpot is the same as during the normal game state, the special first start winning opening 15b is easier to maintain in the open state than during the normal game state, and the special first Since the game balls are likely to enter the starting prize-winning opening 15b, it is possible to acquire the chance of a big winning lottery while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls accompanying the progress of the game more than during the normal game state. In addition, during the high-probability time-saving game state, the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than during the normal game state, and the special first start winning opening 15b is easily maintained in the open state, and the game is played more than during the normal game state. A jackpot can be easily won while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls accompanying the progress of the game.
During the low-probability time-saving game state and the high-probability time-saving game state, similarly to during the normal game state, as described above, the launching of the game ball toward the first game area 12a is instructed. Therefore, as long as the game ball is launched according to this, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter only the first start prize winning port 15, and the game to the first start prize winning port 15 as in the normal game state. A jackpot lottery is conducted based on the ball entry, and if the jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol X1, X2, X3 or X4 is determined (see FIG. 11(a)). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if you hit left as instructed during the low-probability time-saving gaming state and during the high-probability time-saving gaming state, by winning the jackpot, the low-probability time-saving gaming state or high It will shift to the probability time-saving gaming state (see FIG. 26).

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the second condition is established in the high probability time-saving gaming state, the state shifts to the high probability non-time-saving gaming state (see FIG. 26).
During this high-probability non-working-time-saving game state, although the degree of difficulty in which the special first start winning port 15b is maintained in the open state is the same as during the normal game state, the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than during the normal game state. ing. In addition, during the high probability non-time-saving game state, as described above, the launching of the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right hitting) is instructed, and if the game ball is launched according to this, the game The ball may enter the second start winning hole 16. - 特許庁In the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16, the probability of winning the small prize is set extremely high (FIGS. 5(c) and (d), FIG. 6(c) and (d), FIGS. 7(c) and (d), FIGS. 8(c) and (d), FIGS. 9(c) and (d), FIGS. 10(c) and (d)), second start prize When the game ball enters the opening 16, the player wins a small prize with a high probability, and the small prize game is executed. During the small winning game based on the small winning pattern Y5, the large winning opening 18 is opened in a manner in which the game ball easily enters, so if the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b, the opening is A game ball enters the big winning hole 18, and a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained based on the entered ball.
That is, during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state, by launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b, the small hit executed by winning the small hit based on the entry ball of the game ball to the second start winning opening 16 While winning a prize ball in a winning game, it is possible to aim for winning a jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16, and the high probability non-time-saving game state is a normal game. It is a game state that is advantageous to the player compared to the state, the low-probability time-saving game state, and the high-probability time-saving game state. In addition, as the high probability non-time-saving game state continues without winning the big hit, the number of times the small hit game is executed increases, so the number of game balls gradually increases.

Also, a jackpot lottery is held based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize winning port 16, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot pattern X5, X6, X7 or X8 is determined (Fig. 11 (b) )reference). Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if the right hand is hit as instructed during the high probability non-time-saving game state, by winning the jackpot, the transition to the low probability time-saving game state or the high probability time-saving game state (See FIG. 26).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in each game state of the normal game state, the low-probability time-saving game state, the high-probability time-saving game state, and the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the first By launching a game ball toward either the game area 12a or the second game area 12b, after the special game based on the winning of the jackpot is completed, it is possible to shift to a low-probability time-saving game state or a high-probability time-saving game state. It's becoming Then, luckily, when the jackpot symbols X6, X7 or X8 are determined continuously, in addition to the prize balls that can be obtained during the special game, a high probability non-time-saving game state that can be shifted from the high-probability time-saving game state Since prize balls can be obtained even in a small winning game and the probability of winning a big winning is high, a large number of balls can be obtained at a high speed.

By the way, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the probability of winning a small win is set to be high in the big win lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16 (Fig. 5(c) and (d), FIGS. 6(c) and (d), FIGS. 7(c) and (d), FIGS. 8(c) and (d), FIGS. 9(c) and (d), FIG. 10(c) and (d)), during the normal game state, during the low probability time-saving game state and during the high probability time-saving game state, the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b without following the instruction to hit left to the player. A game may be played by a game method of entering a game ball into a 2-start winning hole 16 and winning a prize ball in a small winning game executed by winning a small winning.
However, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball is entered into the second start winning opening 16 during the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state, the jackpot Regardless of whether the result of the lottery is winning a big win, winning a small win or losing, the variation time of the special symbol is set to a very long time of about 600 seconds. Therefore, the special symbols are stop-displayed only about six times per hour, resulting in a game with extremely poor time efficiency, and it is extremely difficult to win many prize balls. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being played as described above.

Also, during the normal game state, during the low probability time-saving game state or during the high probability time-saving game state, the game ball is launched toward the first game area 12a and the game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b. In combination, the game is executed by a game method of aiming at winning a big win by entering the game ball into the first starting winning hole 15 and aiming at winning a small win by entering the game ball into the second starting winning hole 16.例文帳に追加It may be done.

Here, when a big win is won by entering a game ball into the second start winning port 16 during a normal game state, a low probability time saving game state or a high probability time saving game state, variation of the jackpot pattern. Even during the display (variation display on the second special symbol display device 31), lotteries for big hits based on the entry of game balls into the first start prize winning opening 15 are performed one after another. However, since the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the second start prize-winning port 16, all the results of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start prize-winning port 15 are lost. . Then, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 12a without recognizing that he has won the jackpot based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16, but the above-mentioned Even if a game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, the result of the lottery for the jackpot is all lost, so all the game balls hit are wasted and the situation is extremely disadvantageous for the player.

Also, during the normal game state, during the low-probability time-saving game state, or during the high-probability time-saving game state, if a small hit is won by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, the small hit is similar to the above. Even during the variable display of symbols (variable display on the second special symbol display device 31), lotteries for big wins based on the entry of game balls into the first start winning opening 15 are performed one after another. However, unless a big win is won in the lottery, the variable display of the above-mentioned small winning pattern will continue, and if a big win is won in the lottery, the small winning pattern during the variable display will be a losing pattern. It is rewritten so that it is forcibly stopped and displayed. Therefore, even if a small win is won during these game states, the small win game will not be executed as long as the game ball enters the first start prize winning port 15 and the big win lottery is performed.

Thus, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, there is little merit of launching the game ball toward the second game area 12b during the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state, or the high probability time saving game state. It is possible to prevent the game from being played by such a game method.

(Summary of Game Progress in Pachinko Machine P)
Next, the progress of the above-mentioned special game, normal game, special game and small winning game will be described using a flow chart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes the main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, the main CPU 101 reads a boot program from the main ROM 102 and initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 103 as an initialization process when the power is turned on. A command is stored in a performance transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103 . In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, for example, the value of the second condition establishment counter for counting the number of times a small win is won until the number of times of completion is reached (until the second condition is established) is reset. Alternatively, the second condition satisfaction flag indicating that the second condition is satisfied is turned off. Also, in the case of transition to the setting change state when the power is turned on, when this setting change state ends (at the time of transition to the game possible state where the game can be progressed), a setting value command indicating the setting value being set is issued. It is stored in the performance transmission data storage area. Thereby, the set value being set can be transmitted to the sub control board 300 . 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. This special symbol random number initial value update 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 this random number range is circulated once, the update of the special symbol random number is continued with the special symbol random number initial value update 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 variable effect pattern. After the processing of step 102 is completed, the processing of steps 101 and 102 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

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

At step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201 .
In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, the timer counter is subtracted by 1, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped. It has become.
At step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the special symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding "1", and if the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to "0", and when the random number counter completes one cycle, 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 .

At step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e, the special first start winning opening detection sensor 15f, and the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a. , a sensor detection process is executed to perform a predetermined process based on this. 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 special figure games, special games, and small winning games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204 .

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general-purpose related control process for controlling the general-purpose game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205 .
At 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 open command based on the opening of the front door 3, a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, or the like, the main CPU 101 designates the corresponding error. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full tank state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the performance transmission data storage area. Also, when the main control board 100 stops receiving the above-described command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error cancellation designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank cancellation designation command, etc.) and transmits it for effect. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206 .

In step 206, detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the normal first starting winning opening detecting sensor 15e, the special first starting winning opening detecting sensor 15f, the second starting winning opening detecting sensor 16a, and the big winning opening detecting sensor 18a. is input to the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and emits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal. Transmit to substrate 200 . When the 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 the main CPU 101 subtracts the prize ball counter when receiving the payout command. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207 .
In step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the game state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, a starting prize winning opening solenoid for opening and closing the movable piece 15d of the special first starting winning prize opening 15b. data, large winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the large winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol reservation Display device 38, second special figure reservation display device 39 and normal design reservation display device 33) display data and the like are created. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 208 .

At step 208, the main CPU 101 executes port output processing for outputting each data signal created at step 207 and command transmission processing for transmitting the command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 ends.

Next, the sensor detection process of step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 300 , the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection process for performing a normal symbol lottery 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 performs the first start winning opening detection process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball passing through the normal first starting winning opening 15a or the special first starting winning opening 15b. Execute. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302 .
At step 302 , the main CPU 101 executes second start winning opening detection processing for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening 16 . Then, the sensor detection process ends.

Next, the gate detection process of step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. If it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has not been input, the gate detection process ends. 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 pattern pending number counter (that is, the normal pattern pending number at the present time) is less than "4". If it is determined that the value is not less than "4" (that is, "4"), the gate detection processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to next step 402 .

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the normal pattern pending number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403 .
In step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the current winning determination random number, stores it in the general pattern reservation storage area, and terminates the gate detection process.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the first start winning opening in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e or the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f. When it is determined that the detection signal from neither the normal first start winning opening detection sensor 15e nor the special first starting winning opening detection sensor 15f is input, the first start winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, when 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 number 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 process at the time of detection of the first start winning prize opening is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the process proceeds to step 502 below.

At step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503 .
At step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot random number and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504 .

At step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated at step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
At step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 506 .

At step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507 .
At step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the first reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 503 described above. As described 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 .

At step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a starting prize winning command indicating that the first special random number has been stored, and stores it in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509 .
In step 509, the main CPU 101, regarding the stored first special random number, before the start of fluctuation based on the first special random number (when the first special random number is stored as pending) Execute pre-determination processing for making a determination. Then, the processing at the time of detection of the first start winning prize opening is ended.

Next, the processing at the time of detection of the second start winning opening in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the second start winning opening detection processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second starting prize winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input, the next step 601 is performed.
At step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the current second 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 processing at the time of detection of the second starting winning opening is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than "4", the next step 602 is performed.

At step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603 .
At step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot random number and stores it in the storage section of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604 .

At step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the special symbol random number updated at step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605 .
At step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 606 .

At step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607 .
At step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated at step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage section of the second reservation storage area in which the jackpot random number was stored at step 603 described above. As described 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 second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 608 .

At step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a starting prize winning command indicating that the second special random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 609 .
In step 609, the main CPU 101, regarding the stored second special random number, before the start of fluctuation based on the second special random number (when the second special random number is stored as pending) Execute pre-determination processing for making a determination. Then, the processing at the time of detection of the second start winning prize opening is ended.

Next, the preliminary determination processing of steps 509 and 609 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that, in the pre-determining process of step 509 described above, based on the jackpot random number, the special symbol random number, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the first reservation storage area, the following Processing is executed, in the preliminary determination processing of step 609 described above, based on the jackpot random number, the special symbol random number, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit of the second reservation storage area the following process is executed.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines the set value being set, the current gaming state, and the type of the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters (first starting winning opening 15 (first special figure (random number), second start winning port 16 (second special random number)), and determines the result of the jackpot lottery based on the obtained table and the stored jackpot random number. Execute the judgment process. After that, data relating to the result of the determination (big win, small win, or loss) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 651 .

At step 651, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number) and the result of determination in step 650 described above is a jackpot, the second One special symbol random number determination table 111a is acquired, and the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) is determined based on the table and the stored special symbol random number. In addition, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number) and the result of determination in step 650 described above is a jackpot, the second special symbol The random number determination table 111b is obtained, and the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) is determined based on the table and the stored special symbol random number. In addition, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number) and the result of the determination in step 650 described above is a small hit, the third special The symbol random number determination table 111c is acquired, and the type of special symbol (type of small winning symbol) is determined based on the table and the stored special symbol random number. In addition, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number) and the result of the determination in step 650 described above is a small hit, the fourth special The symbol random number determination table 111d is acquired, and the type of special symbol (type of small winning symbol) is determined based on the table and the stored special symbol random number.
On the other hand, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball entered is the first starting winning opening 15 (first special random number) and the result of determination in step 650 described above is a loss, the special symbol is Z1. (Losing pattern). In addition, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball enters is the second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number) and the result of determination in step 650 described above is a loss, the special symbol is Z2. (Losing pattern). Then, data relating to the determination result (type of special symbol) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Also, in this special symbol determination process, the current game state, that is, the game state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 652 .

At step 652, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined at step 651 is a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the symbol is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 655 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 653 .
In step 653, the main CPU 101 determines the current gaming state, the type of the special symbol determined in step 652 (big winning symbol or small winning symbol), and the type of the start winning opening into which the game ball entered (first winning symbol). Check the start winning opening 15 (first special random number) and second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number). Then, go to the next step 654 .

At step 654, the main CPU 101 determines the corresponding ready-to-win mode determination random number determination table based on the current gaming state, the type of the special symbol, and the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered, which was confirmed at step 653 above. 113 (hit determination table) is obtained. Then go to step 659 .
In addition, in step 655, which proceeds when it is determined in step 652 that there is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 determines the current game state, the type of the start winning opening into which the game ball entered (first Check the start winning opening 15 (first special random number), second starting winning opening 16 (second special random number), and the current number of reservations (first special reservation number, second special reservation number) do. Then, go to the next step 656 .

At step 656, the main CPU 101 creates the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the current gaming state, the number of reservations confirmed at step 655, and the type of the starting winning hole into which the game ball entered. get. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 657 .
In step 657, the main CPU 101 determines the type of group based on the stored reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 acquired in step 656 described above, and selects the group type as the main group determination. Stored in a predetermined processing area of the RAM 103 . Then, go to the next step 658 .

At step 658, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined at step 657 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 659 .
In step 659, the main CPU 101 uses the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (for winning determination table) acquired in step 654 described above or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (for losing determination table) acquired in step 658 described above. determination table) and the stored reach mode determination random number, a variation mode number determination process for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is executed. Then, go to the next step 660 .

At step 660, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined at step 659 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 661 .
At step 661, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern number determination processing for determining a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 acquired at step 660 and the stored variation pattern random numbers. Then, go to the next step 662 .

In step 662, the main CPU 101 determines the result of the jackpot lottery determined in step 650 (big win, small win, or loss), the type of special symbol determined in step 651 described above, and the type of special symbol determined in step 659 described above. A pre-determination command including the variation mode number determined in step 661 and the variation pattern number determined in step 661 is set in the performance transmission data storage area. Then, the preliminary determination process ends.
By the above processing, for the first special random number or the second special random number stored as pending, the result of the jackpot lottery determined at the start of the special symbol variation, the special symbol type, the variation mode number, and the variation pattern number is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in advance (that is, before the start of variation) at the time of acquisition of the random number by the advance determination command.

Next, the special figure related control processing of step 203 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At 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, this execution phase data includes data "00" indicating execution of special symbol variation processing described later, data "01" indicating execution of special game control processing described later, and small winning game control processing described later. and data "03" indicating execution of special game end processing, which will be described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation processing (step 701), special game control processing (step 702), small winning game control processing (step 703) or special Either of the game end processing (step 704) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation processing of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 750, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "00" indicating execution of the special symbol variation process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "00", it complete|finishes special design variation processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is "00", the process proceeds to step 751 below.
At step 751, the main CPU 101 executes a fluctuation start process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 752 .

At step 752, the main CPU 101 executes fluctuation stop processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 753 .
At step 753, the main CPU 101 executes post-stop processing. Then, the special symbol variation process 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 section of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is "1" or more. judge. Then, when it is determined that the second special random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 813 . On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special 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 symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol) is being variably displayed. Then, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step 813 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 802 .
At step 802, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by "1" and executes shift processing of the second reservation 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 . . Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number by one. As a result, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) process for the jackpot determination process described later. Then, go to step 803 .

In step 803, the main CPU 101 selects the jackpot random number determination table 110 corresponding to the set value being set, the current gaming state, and the second special random number (that is, the type of the starting winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16). Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot random number stored in the processing area in step 802, a jackpot determination process for deriving the jackpot lottery result is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 804 .
At step 804, the main CPU 101 executes second special figure determination processing for determining the type of the second special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 803 described above is a big hit, the second special symbol random number determination table 111b (see FIG. 11(b)) is selected, and the table and step 802 described above are selected. The big winning symbols (X5, X6, X7, X8) are determined based on the special symbol random numbers stored in the processing area in . In addition, when the result of the lottery in the above step 803 is a small hit, the fourth special symbol random number determination table 111d (see FIG. 11(d)) is selected, and the table and the above step 802 are processed. Small winning symbols (Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8) are determined based on the special symbol random numbers stored in the area. Also, if the result of the lottery in step 803 described above is a loss, a losing symbol (Z2) is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined second special figure is stored in the second special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103 . In addition, in this second special figure determination process, the current game status, that is, the game status at the time when the second special figure is determined is stored in the game status buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 805 .

At step 805, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the second special figure determined at step 804 is a jackpot symbol. Then, when it is determined that the symbol is not a big winning symbol (that is, it is a small winning symbol or a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 808 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 806 .
At step 806, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the data stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area, which will be described later, relates 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 symbol random number (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) and the second special symbol can be variably displayed at the same time. It's becoming Then, as described above, at the start of the variable display of the second special figure, the type of the determined 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. 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 first special figure temporary storage area. That is, the first special symbol temporary storage area stores the type of the first special symbol being displayed in a variable manner in the first special symbol display device 30, and the second special symbol temporary storage area stores the second special symbol display device. At 31, the type of the second special figure being displayed in a variable manner is stored.
Therefore, in this step 806, when the variable display of the jackpot pattern determined as the second pattern is started, the jackpot pattern determined as the first special pattern is variably displayed in the first special pattern display device 30. It is determined whether or not there is
Then, when it is determined that the above-mentioned data does not relate to the jackpot pattern (that is, it is a small hit pattern or a losing pattern), the process proceeds to step 808 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the above data is related 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 winning symbol stored in the second special symbol temporary storage area to the data related to the losing symbol. That is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the variable display of the first special symbol for which the big winning symbol is determined, when the big winning symbol is determined as the second special symbol, the big winning symbol is determined. The pattern is forcibly rewritten to a lost pattern.
In addition, as described above, after determining the type of the second special figure, instead of forcibly rewriting the determined jackpot pattern to the losing pattern, when determining the type of the second special figure, the first special In the pattern display device 30, it is determined whether or not the jackpot pattern determined as the first special pattern is variably displayed, and when it is determined that the jackpot pattern is variably displayed, the type of the second special pattern is determined. A losing pattern may be determined without fail.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808 .
At step 808, the main CPU 101 stores the symbol determination command indicating the type of the second special figure stored in the second special figure temporary storage area in the effect transmission data storage area. Specifically, the type of the second special figure determined in step 804 above (big hit pattern, small hit pattern, or losing pattern), or when forced rewriting is performed in step 807 above is memorized as a lost pattern. 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 variable effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809 .

At step 809, the main CPU 101 executes a variable effect pattern determination process for determining a variable effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number stored in the processing area at step 802 described above. . Then, go to the next step 810 .
At step 810 , the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable 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 a predetermined interval on 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 reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation display device 39 is displayed. Then, when the variable display of the above-mentioned second special figure is performed based on the second special figure random number, at the same time as the start of the variable display, the second special figure reservation number is reduced by one. The display of the 2 special figure reservation display device 39 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 811.

In step 811, the main CPU 101 executes a time saving frequency update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a time saving game flag for setting the game state to the time saving game state is turned on. When it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving frequency storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this time saving frequency storage area, the remaining variation frequency until the time saving game state ends is stored. Then, the stored number of remaining fluctuations is decremented by "1". In addition, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. Further, when determining 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 .

At step 812, the main CPU 101 executes high-accuracy count update processing. 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 number of fluctuations remaining until the high-probability game state ends is stored. Then, the stored number of remaining fluctuations is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, a process of turning off the high certainty game flag is also executed. Further, when determining that the high-accuracy game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing.
In addition, when the game state becomes a normal game state by performing the processing of steps 811 and 812 described above (that is, when both the high-precision game flag and the time-saving game flag are turned off), or When the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is reached (that is, when the high-probability gaming flag is turned on and the time-saving gaming flag is turned off), the main CPU 101 turns off the second condition establishment flag, and the second Reset the value of the condition true counter.
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 section of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is equal to or greater than "1". judge. And when it determines with the 2nd special figure random number not being memorize|stored, a fluctuation start process is complete|finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 814 .
At step 814, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure is being variably displayed. Then, when it is determined that the variable display is in progress, the variable start processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 815 .

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

At step 817, the main CPU 101 executes first special figure determination processing for determining the type of the first special figure. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in step 816 described above is a big hit, the first special symbol random number determination table 111a (see FIG. 11(a)) is selected, and the table and step 815 described above are selected. The big winning symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4) are determined based on the special symbol random numbers stored in the processing area. In addition, when the result of the lottery in the above step 816 is a small hit, the third special symbol random number determination table 111c (see FIG. 11(c)) is selected, and the table and the above step 815 are processed. Small winning symbols (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4) are determined based on the special symbol random numbers stored in the area. Also, if the result of the lottery in step 815 is a loss, a losing symbol (Z1) is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined first special figure is stored in the first special figure temporary storage area of the main RAM 103 . In addition, in this first special figure determination process, the current game status, that is, the game status at the time when the first special figure is determined is stored in the game status buffer. Then, go to the next step 818 .
At step 818, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the first special symbol determined at step 817 is a jackpot symbol. When it is determined that the symbol is not a big winning symbol (that is, it is a small winning symbol or a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 821 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 819 .

At 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 to variably display the jackpot symbol determined as the first symbol, the second special symbol display device 31 determines whether the jackpot symbol determined as the second special symbol is variably displayed. determine whether Then, when it is determined that the above-mentioned data does not relate to the jackpot pattern (that is, it is a small hit pattern or a losing pattern), the process proceeds to step 821 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the above data is related to the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 820 .
At step 820, the main CPU 101 rewrites the data related to the big winning design stored in the first special figure temporary storage area with the data related to the losing design. That is, in the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is started during the variable display of the second special symbol for which the big winning symbol is determined, when the big winning symbol is determined as the first special symbol, this big winning symbol is determined. The pattern is forcibly rewritten to a lost pattern.
In addition, after determining the type of the first special symbol, instead of forcibly rewriting the determined jackpot symbol to a losing symbol, when determining the type of the first special symbol, the second special symbol display device 31 , It is determined whether or not the jackpot pattern determined as the second special pattern is variably displayed, and when it is determined that the jackpot pattern is variably displayed, the winning pattern is always determined as the type of the first special pattern. may be made.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 821.

At step 821, the main CPU 101 stores the symbol determination command indicating the type of the first special figure stored in the first special figure temporary storage area in the effect transmission data storage area.
Specifically, the type of the first special figure determined in step 817 described above (big hit pattern, small hit pattern, or losing pattern), or when forced rewriting is performed in step 820 described above is memorized as a lost pattern. As a result, the information related to the type of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variable effect. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 822 .
At step 822, the main CPU 101 executes a variable effect pattern determination process for determining a variable effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number stored in the processing area at step 815 described above. . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 823 .

At 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 reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation display device 38 is displayed. Then, when the variable display of the above-described first symbol is performed based on the first special symbol random number, at the same time as the start of the variable display, the first special symbol reservation number is reduced by one. The display of the special figure reservation display device 38 is controlled.
Then, go to the next step 824 .

At step 824, the main CPU 101 executes a time saving frequency update process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 825.
At step 825, the main CPU 101 executes high accuracy number update processing.
In addition, when the game state becomes a normal game state by executing the processing of steps 824 and 825 described above (that is, when both the high-precision game flag and the time-saving game flag are turned off), or When the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is reached (that is, when the high-probability gaming flag is turned on and the time-saving gaming flag is turned off), the main CPU 101 turns off the second condition establishment flag, and the second Reset the value of the condition true counter.
Then, the fluctuation start process is terminated.

In addition, in the fluctuation start processing of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special random number and the second special random number are stored, the second special random number is given priority to the first special random number. Although random numbers are processed, it is not limited to this. For example, the first special random number may be processed with priority over the second special random number, or may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

Next, the fluctuation effect pattern determination processing of steps 809 and 822 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, since the fluctuation production pattern of any step is the same processing, here, the fluctuation production pattern determination processing of step 809 will be mainly described.
At step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined at step 804 described above (step 817 described above in the variable effect pattern determination process at step 822) is a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the symbol is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 903 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901 .
In step 901, the main CPU 101 determines the big winning symbol or small winning symbol determined in the above-described step 804 (the above-described step 817 in the variable effect pattern determination process of step 822), the current game state, and the determination of the lottery. The type of the starting prize-winning opening (that is, which start-winning prize opening the jackpot random number used for the determination of the lottery was obtained by entering the ball) is confirmed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902 .

At step 902, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding ready-to-win mode determination random number determination table based on the big winning symbol or small winning symbol confirmed at step 901, the gaming state, and the type of the starting winning port related to the determination of the lottery. 113 (hit determination table) is selected. Then, go to step 907 .
In addition, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined in step 900 that there is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the type of the start winning opening related to the determination of the lottery, and the current game Confirm the state and the number of reservations at the present time (number of first special reservation, number of second special reservation). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904 .

At step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding ready-to-win group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of starting winning hole, the gaming state, and the number of reservations confirmed at step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905 .
At step 905, the main CPU 101 selects the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area at step 802 (above-mentioned step 815 in the fluctuation effect pattern determination process at step 822) and the reach group determination random number selected at step 904 above. The group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table 112, and the group type is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 906 .

At 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 at step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 907 .
In step 907, the main CPU 101 selects 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 (loss determination table) selected in step 906 described above. ) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in the above step 802 (the above step 815 in the variation effect pattern determination process of step 822), the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined, and this determined variation mode number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 908 .

At step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined at step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 909 .
In step 909, the main CPU 101 stores the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 and the predetermined processing area in step 802 (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, go to the next step 910 .

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time of the variation effect (the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol) based on the variation time determination table 115 and the variation mode number and variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. ). That is, when the variation performance pattern determination process (the variation performance pattern determination process of 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 fluctuation performance pattern determination processing (the fluctuation performance pattern determination processing of 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 variation time of the second special figure is determined, this variation time is set in the second special figure variation time timer counter, and when the variation time of the first special figure is determined, this variation time Set to the first special figure fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 911 .
At step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

Next, the fluctuation stopping process of step 752 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1000 , the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device 30 . If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step 1006 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1001 .
At step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure fluctuation time set in the first special figure fluctuation time timer counter at step 910 has passed. Then, if it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 1006 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the period has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002 .

In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area on the first special symbol display device 30, and displays the first special symbol. Execute stop display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003 .
At 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 performance 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 refers to the special figure stop display time ( hereinafter referred to as the first special figure stop display time) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005 .
At step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets the first special figure stop display time determined at step 1004 to the first stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1006 .

At step 1006, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol display device 31 is displaying the second special symbol. If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, the variable stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1007 .
At step 1007, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the second special figure set in the second special figure variation time timer counter at step 910 has passed. If it is determined that the period has not elapsed, the fluctuation stopping process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the period has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1008 .

In step 1008, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the second special symbol stored in the second special symbol temporary storage area on the second special symbol display device 31, and stops the second symbol. Execute the display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1009 .
At 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 refers to the special figure stop display time ( hereinafter referred to as the second special figure stop display time) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1011 .
At step 1011, the main CPU 101 sets the second special figure stop display time determined at step 1010 to 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.
At 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 at step 1005 has elapsed. And, when it is determined that the first special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure stop display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 1101 .
At step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure stop display time set in the second stop display time timer counter at step 1011 has elapsed. And, when it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has not passed, the processing after the stop is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102 .

At step 1102, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is a jackpot symbol. Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a big winning symbol (that is, it is a small winning symbol or a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111 . On the other hand, when it is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1103 .
At step 1103, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol being variably displayed, that is, whether or not another special symbol different from the stopped special symbol is being variably displayed. Specifically, when the stop-displayed first special figure is a jackpot pattern, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is being variably displayed, and the stopped-displayed second special figure is a jackpot. If it is a symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Then, if it is determined that there is no special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step 1107 . On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to the next step 1104 .

At step 1104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol being changed is a small winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the pattern is not a small winning pattern (that is, it is a losing pattern), the process proceeds to step 1106 . On the other hand, when it is determined to be a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1105 .

In step 1105, the main CPU 101 stores the data relating to the small winning design being displayed in a variable display (that is, the data relating to the small winning design stored in the first special figure temporary storage area, or stored in the second special figure temporary storage area). The data related to the small winning pattern) is rewritten to the data related to the losing pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1106 .
At step 1106, the main CPU 101 forcibly stops and displays the special symbols that are being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, when the special symbol in the variable display is a lost symbol, the lost symbol stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area or the second special symbol temporary storage area is also transferred to the above step When rewriting is performed in 1105, the lost pattern stored in the rewritten first special figure temporary storage area or second special figure temporary storage area is the corresponding special even if the fluctuation time has not passed. Stop display on the pattern display device. That is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, even if the variation time of the first special symbol has not passed, the first special symbol display device 30 forcibly stops and displays the losing symbol. . Further, when the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, even if the variation time of the second special symbol has not passed, the second special symbol display device 31 forcibly stops and displays the missing symbol. . Then, the process proceeds to step 1107 .

At step 1107, the main CPU 101 executes a condition setting process for determining the end count for determining whether the second condition is met. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1108 .
At step 1108, the main CPU 101 turns off the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag. In addition, 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 1109 .

At step 1109, 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 sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is to start. memorize to In addition, based on the special electric accessory operation table 117 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed, the number of rounds during the special game to be executed after the opening time has passed is acquired, and the rounds provided in the main RAM 103 are acquired. Set in number storage. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110 .
At step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "01" so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop process is terminated.

Also, in step 1111 to which the process proceeds when it is determined in step 1102 that the symbol is not a big winning symbol, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the pattern is not a small winning pattern (that is, it is a losing pattern), the process proceeds to step 1119 . On the other hand, when it is determined to be a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1112 .
In step 1112, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner. It is determined whether or not it is being displayed, and if the stopped and displayed second special figure is a small hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, when it is determined that there is no special symbol under variable display, the process proceeds to step 1116 . On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to the next step 1113 .

At step 1113, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol being changed is a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol. When it is determined that the symbol is neither a big winning symbol nor a small winning symbol (that is, it is a losing symbol), the process proceeds to step 1115 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be a big winning symbol or a small winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1114 .
In step 1114, the main CPU 101 displays the data relating to the big winning design or the small winning design during the variable display (that is, the data relating to the big winning design or the small winning design stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area, or the second special design). The data relating to the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern stored in the figure temporary storage area) is rewritten to the data relating to the losing pattern. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1115 .

At step 1115, the main CPU 101 forcibly stops and displays the special symbols that are being displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, when the special symbol in the variable display is a lost symbol, the lost symbol stored in the first special symbol temporary storage area or the second special symbol temporary storage area is also stored in the above step When rewriting is performed in 1114, the lost pattern stored in the rewritten first special figure temporary storage area or second special figure temporary storage area is the corresponding special even if the fluctuation time has not passed. Stop display on the pattern display device. That is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, even if the variation time of the first special symbol does not elapse, the first special symbol display device 30 forcibly stops and displays the losing symbol. . In addition, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, even if the variation time of the second special symbol has not passed, the second special symbol display device 31 forcibly stops and displays the missing symbol. . Then, go to step 1116 .
At step 1116, the main CPU 101 executes condition satisfaction determination processing for determining whether the second condition is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1117 .

At step 1117, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time set at the start of the small winning game in the opening time timer counter, and stores an opening command indicating the start of the opening process in the performance transmission data storage area. . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1118 .
At step 1118, the main CPU 101 sets "02" to the execution phase data so that the small winning game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop process is terminated.

Also, in step 1119 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1111 that there is no small winning 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 ON or OFF information of the high probability game flag, ON or OFF information of the time saving game flag, high probability number information, time saving number information, and the like. Then, the post-stop processing is terminated.

Next, the condition setting process of step 1107 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1130, the main CPU 101 is in the normal gaming state (that is, when both the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag are off) or during the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state (that is, the high-probability game flag is on, the time-saving When the game flag is off), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won. And, when it is determined that it is not a jackpot winning during the normal game state and during the high probability non-time saving game state (that is, it is a jackpot winning during the low probability time saving game state or high probability time saving game state), the condition setting process exit. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is won during the normal game state or during the high-probability non-time-saving game state, the process proceeds to the next step 1131 .
At step 1131, the main CPU 101 determines the number of times of completion based on the type of jackpot symbol determined at step 804 or step 817 and the end condition setting table 120, and counts the determined number of times of completion as the second condition establishment counter. set to Specifically, when the jackpot pattern X1 or X5 is determined, the number of times of completion is determined to be 5 times, and when the jackpot pattern X2 or X6 is determined, the number of times of termination is determined to be 3 times, and the jackpot is determined. When the symbol X3 or X7 is determined, 1 time is determined as the number of times of termination, and when the jackpot symbol X4 or X8 is determined, 0 time is determined as the number of times of termination. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1132 .

At step 1132, the main CPU 101 stores, in the effect transmission data storage area, a predetermined time winning command indicating that a jackpot has been won during the normal game state or during the high probability non-time-saving game state. Then, the condition setting process ends.

Next, the above-described condition satisfaction determination processing in step 1116 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1150, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second condition satisfaction flag is off. If it is determined that the second condition satisfaction flag is not off (that is, it is on), the condition satisfaction determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second condition establishment flag is off, the process proceeds to the next step 1151 .
In step 1151, the main CPU 101 determines that the gaming state being set is a high-probability time-saving gaming state (that is, both the high-probability game flag and the time-saving game flag are ON) or a low-probability time-saving gaming state (that is, the high-probability game flag is OFF). , It is determined whether the time saving game flag is ON). Then, when it is determined that neither the high-probability time-saving gaming state nor the low-probability time-saving gaming state is determined, the condition establishment determination processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined to be the high probability time saving gaming state or the low probability time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 1152 .

At step 1152, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the counter by 1 if the value of the second condition satisfaction counter is equal to or greater than "1". If the value of the second condition establishment counter is "0", the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing here. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1153 .
At step 1153, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second condition establishment counter is "0". Then, if it is determined that the value of the second condition satisfaction counter is not "0", the condition satisfaction processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the second condition satisfaction counter is "0", the process proceeds to next step 1154 .

At step 1154, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state being set is the high-probability time-saving gaming state. And, if it is determined that it is not in the high probability time-saving gaming state (that is, it is in the low probability time-saving gaming state), the process proceeds to step 1156 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the process proceeds to the next step 1155 .
At step 1155, the main CPU 101 turns off the time saving game flag. Thereby, the time saving game state ends in the high probability time saving game state, and the high probability non-time saving game state is set after the end of the small winning game. Further, the main CPU 101 stores a high-probability non-time-saving gaming state command indicating the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state in the performance transmission data storage area. Thereby, the sub-control board 300 is informed that the time-saving game state ends in the high-probability time-saving game state and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set. Then, the condition satisfaction determination process is terminated.

In addition, in step 1156 to which the above-described step 1154 proceeds when it is determined that the game is not in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 turns on the second condition fulfillment flag. Then, the condition satisfaction determination process is terminated.

Next, the special game control processing of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "01" indicating 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 step 1201 below.
At step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter at step 1109 has elapsed. And, when it is determined that the opening time has not passed, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202 .

At step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not ending processing, which is waiting processing performed after the end of all round games in this special game control processing, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1210 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203 .
At step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a big winning opening opening/closing control process for opening and closing the big winning opening 18 based on the special electric role product operation table 117 corresponding to the type of the big winning symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204 .

At step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is time to start the round game based on the large winning opening opening/closing control at step 1203 described above. Then, if it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205 .
At step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206 .
In addition, the round game start command is provided for each number of times of the round game, so that it is possible to transmit to the sub-control board 300 how many times the round game has been started.

At step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the above-described big winning opening opening/closing control at step 1203. And, when it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207 .
At step 1207, the main CPU 101 stores a round game end command indicating the end of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area, and decrements the number of rounds stored in the round number storage area by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208 .

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

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

At step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "03" so that the special game ending process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process is terminated.

Next, the small hit game control process of step 703 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1250, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "02" indicating execution of the small winning game control process. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "02", the small winning game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "02", the process proceeds to the next step 1251. FIG.
At step 1251, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter at step 1117 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, it ends small hit game control processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1252 .

At step 1252, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending process, which is a waiting process performed after the opening and closing of the big winning opening 18 in the small winning game control process, is in progress. Then, if it is determined that the ending process is in progress, the process proceeds to step 1256 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1253 .
At step 1253 , the main CPU 101 performs a small winning game execution process of opening and closing the big winning opening 18 based on the third operation table 117 c or the fourth operation table 117 d in the special electric role product operation table 117 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1254 .

At step 1254, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening and closing of the big winning opening 18 have been completed. Then, when it is determined that the opening and closing of the big winning opening 18 is not completed, the small winning game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening and closing of the big winning opening 18 is finished, the process proceeds to the next step 1255 .
At step 1255, the main CPU 101 sets the ending time, which is the waiting time set at the end of the small win game, in the ending time timer counter, and transmits the ending command indicating that the ending process is started. memorize to Then, the small winning game control process is terminated.

Also, in step 1256 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1252 that the ending process is in progress, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1255 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, it complete|finishes a small hit game control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1257 .
At step 1257, the main CPU 101 sets the execution phase data to "00" so that the special symbol variation process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the small winning game control process is terminated.

Next, the special game end processing of step 704 mentioned above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data "03" indicating execution of special game end processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game end processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is "03", the process proceeds to the next step 1301. FIG.
At step 1310, the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the game state after the special game ends. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302 .

At step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the game state set at step 1301 described above. This game state designation command includes ON or OFF information of the high probability game flag set in step 1301, ON or OFF information of the time saving game flag, information on the number of times of high probability, and information on the number of times of time saving. . In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game state specifying command also includes information on the type of the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303 .
At step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets "00" to the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the special game ending process is terminated.

Next, the game state setting process of step 1301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1350, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the processing area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the finished special game, and the jackpot symbol is X2, X3, X4, X6, X7 or X8. Determine whether or not If it is determined that none of X2, X3, X4, X6, X7, and X8 (that is, X1 or X5), the process proceeds to step 1355 . On the other hand, if it is determined to be X2, X3, X4, X6, X7 or X8, the process proceeds to the next step 1351 .
At step 1351, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second condition establishment flag is on. Then, if it is determined that the second condition flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step 1354 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the second condition flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 1352 .

In step 1352, the main CPU 101 turns on the high probability game flag, turns off the time saving game flag, and sets the high probability number to "10000". Thereby, a high probability non-time-saving game state is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1353 .
At step 1353, the main CPU 101 turns off the second condition establishment flag. Then, the game state setting process is terminated.
In addition, in step 1354, which proceeds when it is determined that the second condition establishment flag is not ON in step 1351 described above, the main CPU 101 sets both the high probability game flag and the time reduction game flag based on the second state setting table 118b. While turning it on, set "10000" to the high accuracy number of times and the time saving number of times. Thereby, a high probability time saving game state is set. Then, the game state setting process is terminated.

Also, in step 1355 to which the main CPU 101 proceeds when it is determined in step 1350 that the jackpot symbol is neither X2, X3, X4, X6, X7 nor X8, the main CPU 101 sets the high The sure game flag is turned off, the time saving game flag is turned on, and "100" is set to the number of times of time saving. Thereby, a low-probability time-saving gaming state is set. Then, the game state setting process is terminated.

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

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

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the normal pattern pending number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503 .
At step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes shift processing of the normal diagram reservation storage area. Specifically, the winning determination random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the winning number stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is stored. The decision random number is shifted to a storage unit with a smaller number. As a result, the hit determination random number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area is so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for the election determination process described later. Then, go to step 1504 .

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the winning determination random number determination table 121 (either the non-time reduction determination table 121a or the time reduction determination table 121b) corresponding to the current game state, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 1503 Based on the winning determination random number stored in the processing area, a winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. 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 121a to determine the winning determination random number stored in the processing area. Further, when the current game state is the time saving game state, the time saving determination table 121b is referred to determine the hit determination random number stored in the processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1505 .
At step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process at step 1504 is a win. 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 not to win (that is, to lose), the process proceeds to step 1507 .

At step 1506 , the main CPU 101 stores winning symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Then, go to step 1508 .
Also, in step 1507 to which the result of the lottery determination process is determined as no win in step 1505 described above, the main CPU 101 stores the losing symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 103 . Then, go to step 1508 .

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current game state is set to the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state, and also confirms the value of the normal figure pending number. 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 122 to determine the normal symbol variation pattern number according to the current game state confirmed in step 1508, and the normal symbol variation time ( The variation pattern) is determined, and the determined variation time of the normal design is set to the normal pattern variation time timer counter. Then, go to the next step 1510 .

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 refers to the normal pattern stop display time determination table 123, and determines the normal pattern stop display time according to the type of normal pattern (hit pattern, losing pattern) based on the determination result of step 1505 described above. Then, the determined normal diagram 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 .
At step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of normal symbols. As a result, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal pattern random number is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area, the normal pattern reservation display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the normal pattern reservation number can be recognized. It's becoming Then, when the normal symbol variable display is performed, the normal symbol reservation display device 33 is display-controlled so as to indicate that the number of normal symbol reservations is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1512 .

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

Next, the normal symbol variation stop processing of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is data "11" indicating execution of the normal pattern fluctuation stop process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "11", the normal pattern fluctuation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "11", the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the normal symbol variation time timer counter in step 1509 has elapsed. When it is determined that the variation time has not passed, the normal symbol variation stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602 .

At step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes stop display of the normal symbols. Then, it proceeds to the next step 1603 .
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets the normal pattern stop display time determined in step 1510 and stored in the temporary storage area in the normal pattern stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1604 .

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

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data "12" indicating execution of normal symbol stop post-processing. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "12", the normal pattern stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern 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 pattern stop display time set in the normal pattern stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has passed. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern stop display time has not passed, the normal pattern stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702 .

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

Also, in step 1704, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1702 that the normal symbol displayed in a stopped state is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing in the normal symbol related control processing. Set "10" to the normal map execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control processing of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
At step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern execution phase data is data "13" indicating execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern execution phase data is "13", the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
At step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 15d is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning opening solenoid 15c is energized. Then, when it is determined that the movable piece 15d is under 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 game state at the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbols was the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state. Then, it proceeds to the next step 1803 .
At step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the special first starting prize winning opening open control table 124, and according to the gaming state confirmed at step 1802, as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 15c, Set the energizing times (opening times) and the energizing time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804 to which the operation control of the movable piece 15d is in progress in step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (release time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. 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 .
At step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 15d, that is, stops the energization of the start winning opening solenoid 15c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806 .

At step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets "10" to the normal pattern execution phase data so that the normal pattern fluctuation start processing is executed in the normal pattern related control processing. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special game, the normal game, and the special game and the small winning game will proceed. 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, thereby allowing the sub-control board 300 to proceed with the game. The control of the production accompanying is performed.
In the following, the variable effect that is executed during the variable display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the big win lottery, and the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game that is executed during the small winning game and suggests the set value being set will be described. .

(Outline of variable production)
In this variable effect, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed superimposed on the background image displayed on the display section 21a of the effect display device 21.例文帳に追加Then, the player is notified of the result of the lottery for the big win by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are displayed in a stationary manner after being variably displayed (in a stationary 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 variably displayed at the same time. In this case, also in the effect display device 21, the variable effect corresponding to the first special figure and the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure are simultaneously performed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 51, in the normal game state, the low probability time-saving game state and the high probability time-saving game state, the variation production corresponding to the first special figure is executed in the central part of the display unit 21a in the production display device 21. Then, the variable effect corresponding to the second special figure is executed at the lower right corner of the display unit 21a, and in the high probability non-time-saving game state, the central part of the display unit 21a in the effect display device 21 , the variation performance corresponding to the second special figure is executed, and the variation performance corresponding to the first special figure is executed at the lower right corner of the display section 21a.

Also, here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a background image corresponding to each game state is displayed. Specifically, although not particularly shown, the first background image is displayed in the normal game state, the second background image is displayed in the low probability time saving game state, and the third background in the high probability time saving game state An image is displayed, and a fourth background image is displayed in the high-probability non-time-saving game state.
Thereby, when the first background image is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the normal game state is set. In addition, when the second background image is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the low-probability time-saving gaming state is set. Further, when the third background image is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the high-probability time-saving gaming state is set. Further, when the fourth background image is displayed, it is possible to recognize that the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is set.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, in order to draw the player's attention to a predetermined effect (announcement effect suggesting the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot, development effect, etc.) that is executed during the variable effect, this predetermined effect is performed. In response to the execution, the display position of the variable effect of the first special figure and the second special figure in the display unit 21a and the size of the effect pattern 50 are changed, and the control such as hiding the variable effect is also performed. It's like

(Basic aspect of variable production)
Next, the basic aspect of the variable production will be specifically described. Note that here, unless otherwise mentioned, the variable production executed in the central part of the display unit 21a in the production display device 21 (that is, the normal game state, the low probability time-saving game state or the high probability time-saving game state) The above description will be given as a specific example of the variable performance corresponding to the first special figure, and the variable performance corresponding to the second special figure executed in the high probability non-time saving game state.
The variable effect in this embodiment includes a non-reach variation pattern in which the ready-to-win display by the effect pattern 50 (display in which the two stop-displayed two effect patterns 50 are the same pattern (mode)) is not performed, and a reach by the effect pattern 50. It is roughly divided into the reach fluctuation pattern that is displayed.

Then, in this variable effect, along with the start of the variable display of the special symbols, the variable display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (Fig. 51 (a) and (b) )reference). A downward arrow in the drawing indicates that the effect pattern 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
After that, the production pattern 50 positioned on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the first stop pattern), the production pattern 50 positioned on the right side (hereinafter referred to as the second stop pattern), the production pattern 50 positioned in the center (hereinafter referred to as the third stop pattern) ) (see FIGS. 51(c) to 51(e)), but in the non-reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with different symbols (especially displayed not), and in the ready-to-win variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 51(d)).

Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all the performance symbols 50 are stop-displayed with the same symbols (see FIG. 51(e)). That is, by stop-displaying all the performance symbols 50 with the same symbols, it is informed that the result of the big win lottery is a big win.

Further, although not particularly shown, when the result of the big win lottery is a loss, all the performance symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbols. That is, by stop-displaying at least one performance symbol 50 in a pattern different from the other performance symbols 50, it is informed that the result of the big winning lottery is a loss.

In addition, when the result of the lottery for the big win is a small win, all the production patterns 50 are prevented from being stopped and displayed with the same pattern as in the case where the result of the lottery for the big win is a loss. It has become. However, in the case of a small hit, although not particularly shown, a combination of specific effect symbols 50 (for example, a first stop symbol, a second stop symbol and a third A combination ("228", "288", etc.) in which the stop symbol is a specific even number symbol is stopped and displayed, thereby notifying that the result of the big win lottery is a small win.
It should be noted that the mode of the stop display in the case of a small win is not limited to the contents described above, and for example, a specific mode indicating a small win (for example, the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol). The effect pattern 50 may be stop-displayed in a mode where the stop pattern is a special pattern (such as a bell pattern).

Also, although not shown, when the ready-to-win display is performed, the effect display device 21 then displays a predetermined development effect image (for example, a moving image in which the effect symbols 50 are destroyed one after another). The reach development production that is performed may also be executed. Since such a reach development effect is set to be highly likely to be executed when a jackpot is won, the expectation of the player is heightened.

In addition, in the variable production, in addition to the variable display of the production pattern 50, by displaying a cut-in image different from the production pattern 50, a cut-in production that enhances the expectation of winning a big win, and a pressing operation of the operation button 9b. Expectation for winning a big win is heightened by making a predetermined suggestion or notification by being pushed, and expectation for winning a big win is heightened by operating a button operation performance and a movable character object presentation device in a prescribed mode. It may also be possible to execute a character actuation effect or the like.
Furthermore, in each of the above effects, not only the image display but also predetermined BGM, sound, etc. may be output from the audio output device 10 (speaker) in conjunction with the image display, and the effect lighting device 23 ( lamp) may emit light in a predetermined lighting pattern or color.

Also, although not shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores various variable effect determination tables for determining the mode of the variable effect. By receiving the variation mode command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects a variation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition, and also selects a variation effect determination table within a predetermined numerical range (For example, 0 to 249) to obtain a variable production random number (production random number). Then, based on the selected variable performance determination table, the variable mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variable pattern command, and the acquired variable performance random number, the mode of the variable performance is determined.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first half of the variable effect (the second stop symbol is stop-displayed after the variable display of the effect symbol 50 is started) is based on the variable mode command. up to) is determined, and based on the variation pattern command, the second half of the variable effect (from the second stop symbol to the stop display to the third stop symbol to the stop display) (whether or not there is a reach development effect, etc. ) is determined. As a result, the variable effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21 .

In addition, the variable performance executed in the lower right corner of the display unit 21a in the performance display device 21 (that is, the second special figure executed in the normal game state, the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state) , the variable performance corresponding to the first special figure executed in the high probability non-time-saving gaming state), the variable display by the performance symbol 50 of 1 is performed (see FIG. 51).

(Overview of setting suggestion production during small hit game)
The setting suggestion effect during the small winning game suggests the set value being executed and set during the small winning game.
The setting suggestion effect during the small winning game in this form can be executed during the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning when the number of winning times of the small winning reaches the ending number in the high probability time saving game state. .

In addition, the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game is provided with a first setting suggestion pattern and a second setting suggestion pattern.
In the first setting suggestion pattern, during the small winning game, an image during the small winning game (in this form, a character image "MINI BONUS GET !!") is displayed to notify that the small winning game is being executed. Together with this, a first setting suggesting image that suggests whether the setting value being set is an even number or an odd number is displayed.
Further, the first setting suggesting image includes a first setting suggesting image A (see FIG. 52(b)) in which a shooting star flows from the upper left end to the upper right end of the display section 21a of the effect display device 21, and A first setting suggestion image B (see FIG. 52(c)) is provided in which a shooting star flows from the upper right end to the upper left end of the display section 21a of the effect display device 21 .

Then, when the odd set value (that is, "1", "3", "5") is set and the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game is executed by the first setting suggestion pattern, the first setting It is set so that the first set suggestive image A is displayed more frequently than the suggestive image B is displayed. On the other hand, when an even set value (that is, "2", "4", "6") is set and the setting suggestion effect during the small hit game is executed by the first setting suggestion pattern, It is set so that the first setting suggestive image B is displayed more frequently than the first setting suggestive image A is displayed.
As a result, when the first setting suggesting image A is displayed, the player can be made to recognize that the set value is likely to be an odd number. is displayed, the player can be made to recognize that there is a high possibility that the set value is an even number.

In the second setting suggestion pattern, when the small winning game ends, a small winning game end image (in this embodiment, a character image "END") that informs that the small winning game ends is displayed, and a predetermined In this mode, a second setting suggestion image is displayed that suggests that the setting value is set.
The second setting suggesting image is a second setting suggesting image A with character A (see FIG. 52(d)) and a second setting suggesting image B with character B (not particularly shown). , and a third setting suggestion image C with a character C (not particularly shown).

Then, the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern in which the second setting suggestion image A is displayed is executed only when the setting values "2" to "6" are set, and the second setting is performed. The setting suggesting effect during the small winning game by the second setting suggesting pattern in which the suggesting image B is displayed is executed only when the set values of "3" to "6" are set, and the second setting suggesting image C is displayed. The setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern to be executed is set to be executed only when the setting value of "5" or "6" is set.
As a result, when the second setting suggesting image A is displayed, it indicates that the setting values that have been set are "2" to "6" (that is, the setting values that are being set are "2" to "6"). ), and when the second setting suggesting image B is displayed, the set value is "3" to "6". It is possible to make the player recognize the effect (that is, the effect that the set value being set is determined to be one of "3" to "6"), and when the second setting suggesting image C is displayed, It is possible to make the player recognize that the setting value that is set is "5" or "6" (that is, that the setting value being set is determined to be either "5" or "6"). can.

(Summary of decision on setting suggestion effect during small hit game)
Next, the determination of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game described above will be described.
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300, as shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game, and the mode in the case of executing the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game are determined. A setting suggestion effect determination table 125 during small winning game is stored.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a setting suggestion effect determination table 125 during the small winning game, whether or not the first setting suggestion pattern can be executed, and the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game according to the first setting suggestion pattern is executed. a first setting suggestion pattern determination table for determining the setting suggestion image to be displayed (first setting suggestion image A, first setting suggestion image B), and whether or not the second setting suggestion pattern can be executed; And a mode of executing a setting suggestion effect during a small winning game according to the second setting suggestion pattern (setting suggestion images to be displayed (second setting suggestion image A, second setting suggestion image B, third setting suggestion image C)) A second setting suggestion pattern determination table is provided for determining the .

In the first setting suggestion pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 53, the first table A and the first table B are set so that the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game according to the first setting suggestion pattern is different. and a first table C are provided.
Further, in the second setting suggestion pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 54, a second table A, a second A table B and a second table C are provided.

The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 selects one of the first setting suggestion pattern determination tables and second setting suggestion when the number of winnings of the small hit reaches the ending number in the high probability time saving game state. One of the pattern determination tables is selected, a setting suggestion effect random number of 1 is obtained from the range of 0 to 249, and the selected first setting suggestion pattern determination table and second setting suggestion pattern determination table are obtained. , Based on the obtained setting suggestion performance random number and the setting value being set, whether or not the setting suggestion performance can be executed during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern and the mode, and during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern Determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect can be executed and the mode.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion pattern determination table and the second setting suggestion pattern determination table, which are selected when determining the above, are set at the time when counting of the number of winnings of small wins is started. (That is, the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal game state or the high probability non-time saving game state is completed) to the time when the number of winning times of the small hit in the high probability time saving game state reaches the end number It is determined according to the number of fluctuations (that is, the number of lotteries for the jackpot, hereinafter referred to as the reaching fluctuation number).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55, a selection table 126 is provided that defines a first setting suggestion pattern determination table and a second setting suggestion pattern determination table to be selected for each arrival variation count. Then, when the number of winning times of the small hit reaches the ending number in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, based on the selection table 126, the first setting suggestion pattern determination table and the second setting suggestion pattern determination table according to the reaching variation number are determined. Each table is selected.

As shown in FIG. 55, according to the selection table 126, when the number of reaching fluctuations is within the range of 1 to 100 times (that is, during the normal game state or during the high probability non-time-saving game state) Based on the winning of the jackpot When the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game is 1 to 100 times, and the number of winnings of the small win reaches the ending number of times), the first table A is used as the first setting suggestion pattern determination table. is selected, and the second table A is selected as the second setting suggestion pattern determination table.
Also, if the number of fluctuations reached is within the range of 101 to 200 times (that is, the number of fluctuations from the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot during the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state ends is 101 200 times, the number of winning times of the small win reaches the ending number of times), the first table B is selected as the first setting suggestion pattern determination table, and the second setting suggestion pattern determination table is selected. 2 Table A is selected.
Also, if the number of arrival fluctuations is within the range of 201 to 300 times (that is, the number of fluctuations from the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state ends is 201 When the number of small wins reaches the end number when the number is ~300 times), the first table B is selected as the first setting suggestion pattern determination table, and the second setting suggestion pattern determination table is selected. 2 table B is selected.
Also, if the number of arrival fluctuations is within the range of 301 to 400 times (that is, the number of fluctuations from the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot during the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state ends is 301 400 times, the number of winning times of the small win reaches the ending number of times), the first table C is selected as the first setting suggestion pattern determination table, and the second setting suggestion pattern determination table is selected. 2 table B is selected.
Also, if the number of fluctuations reached is 401 times or more (that is, the number of fluctuations from the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state is completed is 401 times or more) when the number of winnings of the small win reaches the ending number of times), the first table C is selected as the first setting suggestion pattern determination table, and the second table C is selected as the second setting suggestion pattern determination table. be done.

Then, based on the first setting suggestion pattern determination table selected as described above, whether or not execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern and the mode are determined, and the second setting suggestion pattern selected as described above is determined. Based on the setting suggestion pattern table, whether or not execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern and the mode are determined.

As shown in FIG. 53(a), according to the first table A, even if the setting value during setting is any of "1" to "6", setting suggestion during small winning game by first setting suggestion pattern Non-execution of the effect (not to be executed) is determined.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 53(b) to (c), according to the first table B and the first table C, when the set value being set is "1", "3" or "5" In either case, non-execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern, execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game in the first setting suggestion pattern in which the first setting suggestion image A is displayed, or , execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game in the first setting suggestion pattern in which the first setting suggestion image B is displayed is determined.
In addition, when the setting value being set is "2", "4" or "6", the non-execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern, the first setting suggestion image Execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game in the first setting suggestion pattern in which A is displayed, or execution of the setting suggestion effect in the small winning game in the first setting suggestion pattern in which the first setting suggestion image B is displayed is determined.

In FIG. 53, the number shown in each selection area associated with the setting value and the above-described content indicates the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area. there is
On the first table A, the execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern is not determined, but on the first table B and the first table C, the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern is determined. is decided, and the ratio of this decision is higher in the first table C than in the first table B.
Further, in both the first table B and the first table C, when the setting value being set is "1", "3" or "5", the first setting suggesting image B is displayed. When the determination ratio of the first setting suggestion pattern in which the first setting suggestion image A is displayed is higher than the determination ratio of the first setting suggestion pattern, and the set value being set is "2", "4" or "6". If there is, the determination ratio of the first setting suggestion pattern in which the first setting suggestion image B is displayed is higher than the determination ratio of the first setting suggestion pattern in which the first setting suggestion image A is displayed. there is

Further, as shown in FIG. 54(a), according to the second table A, even if the set value being set is any of "1" to "6", during the small winning game according to the second setting suggestion pattern Non-execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 54(b) to 54(c), according to the second table B and the second table C, when the setting value being set is "1", the second setting suggestion pattern Non-execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game is determined. Further, when the set value being set is "2", the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game is not executed by the second setting suggestion pattern, or the second setting that the second setting suggestion image A is displayed. It is determined which of the execution of the setting suggestive effect during the small winning game by the suggestive pattern. Further, when the set value being set is "3" or "4", the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern is not executed, and the second setting suggestion image A is displayed. Either execution of the setting suggestion during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern or execution of the setting suggestion during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern in which the second setting suggestion image B is displayed is determined. Further, when the setting value being set is "5" or "6", the second setting suggestion pattern is not executed during the small winning game setting suggestion effect, and the second setting suggestion image A is displayed. Execution of setting suggestion during small winning game by 2 setting suggestion pattern, execution of setting suggestion during small winning game by second setting suggestion pattern in which second setting suggestion image B is displayed, or second setting suggestion image C is displayed Any of the execution of the setting suggestion during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern is determined.

In FIG. 54, the number shown in each selection area associated with the setting value and the above-described content indicates the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area. there is
On the first table A, the execution of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern is not determined, but on the second table B and the second table C, the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern is decided, and the ratio of this decision is higher in the second table C than in the second table B.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the number of fluctuations from the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal game state or the high probability non-time saving game state ends is 1 to 100 times , When the number of winnings of the small win reaches the ending number, during the small winning game based on the winning of the small win, setting suggestion performance during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern and by the second setting suggestion pattern None of the setting suggestion effect during the small hit game is executed (see FIGS. 53(a), 54(a), and 55).

In addition, when the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot during the normal game state or the high probability non-time saving game state is 101 to 200 times, the number of winning times of the small win is the ending number When it reaches, during the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning, although the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern is executed at a relatively low rate, the small by the second setting suggestion pattern The setting suggestion effect during the winning game is not executed (see FIGS. 53(b), 54(a) and 55).

In addition, when the number of fluctuations from the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot during the normal game state or the high probability non-time saving game state ends is 201 to 300 times, the number of winning times of the small win is the ending number When it reaches, during the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning, the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern is executed at a relatively low rate, and the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern The middle setting suggesting effect is also executed at a relatively low rate (see FIGS. 53(b), 54(b), and 55).

In addition, when the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot during the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state is 301 to 400 times, the number of winning times of the small win is the ending number When it reaches, during the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning, the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game by the first setting suggestion pattern is executed at a relatively high rate, and the small winning game by the second setting suggestion pattern The intermediate setting suggesting effect is also executed at a relatively low rate (see FIGS. 53(c), 54(b), and 55).

In addition, when the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot during the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state is 401 times or more, the number of winning times of the small win reaches the ending number In this case, during the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning, the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game according to the first setting suggestion pattern is executed at a relatively high rate, and during the small winning game according to the second setting suggestion pattern. Setting suggestion effects are also executed at a relatively high rate (see FIGS. 53(c), 54(c), and 55).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, from the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal game state or the high probability non-time saving game state ends, the high probability of time saving based on the winning of the small hit The setting suggestion performance during the small winning game is executed according to the number of fluctuations until the time-saving game state in the game state is completed and the high probability non-time-saving game state is set. That is, according to the number of fluctuations described above, the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game executed during the small winning game based on the winning of the small winning is different. Concretely, as the number of times of variation increases, the ratio of execution to the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game during the small winning game becomes higher.
As a result, it is possible to execute a variety of performances according to the period until the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set, so that the performance effect can be improved and the player's interest can be heightened.

Next, control processing in the sub-control board 300 for executing various types of processing as described above will be described.
First, the main processing of the sub-control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
At step 2000, when the power is turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub-ROM 302, and flags stored in the sub-RAM 303 are initialized and set. For example, from the time the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal gaming state or the high probability non-time-saving gaming state ends, the time-saving gaming state in the high-probability short-time gaming state ends based on the winning of the small hit, and the high probability non- Reset the value of the arrival variation number counter for counting the number of variations (number of arrival variations) until the time when the time saving game state is set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001 .
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs processing for updating each effect random number (fluctuation effect random number, setting suggestion random number), and thereafter repeatedly executes the processing of step 2001 until interrupt processing is performed. Here, each production random number is asynchronously updated.

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

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted according to the progress of the variable effect being executed, and the operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. is input. Then, when an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. In order to send to various control boards such as a control board (not shown in particular), a voice control board (not shown in particular), and an illumination control board (not shown in particular), a command is sent to the transmission buffer. Store. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2103 .
At step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, an audio control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 ends.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, setting value command reception processing that is executed when a setting value command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the set value command is stored in the main control board 100 at step 100 of the initialization process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process at step 208 .
At step 2200 , the sub CPU 301 stores the setting value information included in the received setting value command in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 . Then, the set value command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the predetermined time winning command reception processing executed when the predetermined time winning command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the predetermined time winning command is stored in the main control board 100 at step 1132 of the condition setting process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process at step 208 .
At step 2300, the sub CPU 301 resets the count value of the arrival variation counter. Then, the predetermined time winning command reception process is terminated.

Next, among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation command reception processing executed when the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are stored in the main control board 100 at step 911 of the variation performance pattern determination process, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process at step 208. .
At step 2400, the sub CPU 301 increments the value of the arrival variation counter by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2401 .
At step 2401, the sub CPU 301 acquires the variable effect random number updated at step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402 .

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301, the variable effect random number obtained in step 2401 described above, the variable effect determination table corresponding to the game state, etc., the variable mode number corresponding to the received variable mode command, and the received variable pattern command Based on the corresponding variation pattern number, the mode of variation performance is determined. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2403 .
At step 2403, the sub CPU 301 sets a variable effect execution command corresponding to the mode of the variable effect determined at step 2402 described above to the transmission buffer. The variable performance execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and these control boards perform control to execute the variable performance based on the received variable performance execution command. It will happen. Then, the variation command reception processing ends.

Next, among the command analysis processing of step 2101 described above, the high probability non-time-saving gaming state command reception processing executed when the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. . In addition, as described above, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state command is stored in step 1155 of the condition establishment determination process in the main control board 100, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process of step 208.
At step 2500, the sub CPU 301 confirms the value of the arrival variation counter. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2501 .
At step 2501 , the sub CPU 301 confirms the set values stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 . Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2502 .

At step 2502 , the sub CPU 301 selects the first suggested setting pattern determination table and the second suggested setting pattern table corresponding to the value of the arrival variation counter confirmed at step 2500 , based on the selection table 126 . Specifically, when the value of the arrival variation counter is 1 to 100, the first table A is selected as the first suggested setting pattern determination table, and the second table A is selected as the second suggested setting pattern determination table. is selected. Further, when the value of the arrival fluctuation number counter is 101 to 200, the first table B is selected as the first suggested setting pattern determination table, and the second table A is selected as the second suggested setting pattern determination table. be. Further, when the value of the arrival fluctuation number counter is 201 to 300, the first table B is selected as the first suggested setting pattern determination table, and the second table B is selected as the second suggested setting pattern determination table. be. Further, when the value of the arrival variation counter is 301 to 400, the first table C is selected as the first setting suggestion pattern determination table, and the second table B is selected as the second setting suggestion pattern determination table. be. Further, when the value of the arrival variation counter is 301 to 400, the first table C is selected as the first suggested setting pattern determination table, and the second table C is selected as the second suggested setting pattern determination table. be. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2503 .

At step 2503, the sub CPU 301 acquires the setting suggestion effect random number updated at step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2504 .
In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 determines the setting values confirmed in step 2501 described above, the first suggested setting pattern determination table and the second suggested setting pattern determination table selected in step 2502 described above, and the table obtained in step 2503 described above. Based on the setting suggestion performance random number, determine whether or not to execute the small winning game setting suggestion performance by the first setting suggestion pattern, and determine the mode in the case of execution, and whether to execute the small winning game setting suggestion performance by the second setting suggestion pattern, Decide how to do it. Then, it proceeds to the next step 2505 .

In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 determines whether execution of the small winning game setting suggestion effect by the first setting suggestion pattern or execution of the small winning game setting suggestion effect by the second setting suggestion pattern is determined in step 2504 described above. do. And when it determines with neither execution being determined, the high probability non-time-saving game state command reception process is complete|finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that any execution has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2506 .
In step 2506, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the small winning game setting suggestion effect by the first setting suggestion pattern determined in the above step 2504, and the small win corresponding to the mode of the small winning game setting suggestion effect by the second setting suggestion pattern. A game setting suggestion effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer. The setting suggestion effect execution command during the small hitting game set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2103, and by these control boards, based on the setting suggestion effect execution command during the small hitting game received Then, the control for executing the small winning game setting suggestion effect by the first setting suggestion pattern and the small winning game setting suggestion effect by the second setting suggestion pattern is performed. Then, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state command reception processing is terminated.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, as the second condition that the time-saving gaming state ends in the high-probability time-saving gaming state and the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is set, the number of winnings of the small hit reaches a predetermined ending number However, the content of the second condition is not limited to this.

For example, as the second condition, instead of the number of times a small win is won, the number of times the lottery for the big win or the number of times the lottery for the big win is lost may be determined to reach a predetermined end count.
Specifically, when a jackpot is won during a normal game state or a high probability non-time-saving game state, and a low-probability time-saving game state or a high probability time-saving game state is set after the special game based on the winning, this It is set so as to determine the predetermined number of times of completion based on the winning of the first small win after setting. Then, when the number of times of losing the lottery for the big win performed after this determination reaches the ending number of times determined based on the above-mentioned winning of the small win, the second condition is established, and based on this, , a high probability non-time-saving gaming state may be set.
Also, the number of ending times may be determined according to the type of the small winning symbol determined in the above-described small winning lottery. Also, the number of ending times may always be determined to be the same number of times, or one of a plurality of types of numbers of times may be determined by a predetermined lottery.

More specifically, for example, at the time of winning the first small win after the game state is set as described above, if the small win symbol X2 or X6 is determined, the number of ending times is 15, and the small win When the pattern X3 or X7 is determined, the number of ending times is set to 10 times, and when the small winning pattern X4 or X8 is determined, the number of ending times is set to 0 time, and after this determination, the probability is low. When the number of times of losing by lottery of jackpots performed during the setting of the time-saving game state or the high-probability time-saving game state (until the normal game state is set) reaches the end number determined as described above , the second condition may be established. Here, if 0 is determined as the end count, the second condition is satisfied at this point.
In this case, the variation of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced. The period for counting the number of times described above and the period for maintaining the state in which the second condition is established may be the same as those in the above-described embodiment.

In addition, for example, as the second condition, the determination mode of the small winning pattern, such as that a plurality of types of predetermined small winning patterns are determined, that the small winning pattern is determined in a predetermined order, etc. You may define the content that it becomes a predetermined mode.
Specifically, when a jackpot is won during a normal game state or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, the second condition is established based on the winning of the jackpot. Set to determine the mode. After this determination, when the determination mode of the small winning pattern becomes the above-described end mode, the second condition is established, and based on this, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state may be set.
Also, the ending mode may be determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined when winning the jackpot. Also, the same ending mode may always be determined, or one of a plurality of types of modes may be determined by a predetermined lottery.
More specifically, for example, when the jackpot pattern X1 or X5 is determined, the small hit patterns Y2, Y3 and Y4 are determined as the termination mode, and when the jackpot pattern X2 or X6 is determined, the termination mode When the small winning patterns Y2 and Y3 are determined as the final mode, and when the big winning patterns X3 or X7 are determined, the small winning patterns Y2 and Y4 are determined as the ending mode, and when the big winning patterns X4 or X8 are determined, the ending mode After setting the determination of the small winning patterns Y3 and Y4, and after this end mode is determined, during the setting of the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state (until the normal game state is set), It may be set so that the second condition is established when the determination mode of the small winning symbol turns into the end mode determined as described above.
Also in this case, the variation of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving game state becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced. It should be noted that the period during which it is determined that the determination mode of the small winning symbol has become the above-described end mode and the period during which the state in which the second condition is established may be the same as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, for example, when the big winning pattern X1 or X5 is determined, the small winning patterns are determined in the order of Y2→Y3→Y4 as the ending mode, and when the big winning pattern X2 or X6 is determined, the ending mode. When the small winning pattern is determined in the order of Y2→Y4→Y3, and when the big winning pattern X3 or X7 is determined, the ending mode is the determination of the small winning pattern in the order of Y3→Y3→Y4, and the big winning pattern X4. Alternatively, when X8 is determined, setting the determination of small winning symbols in the order of Y2 or Y3 → Y2 or Y3 as the ending mode, and after this ending mode is determined, a low probability time-saving gaming state or a high probability During the setting of the time-saving gaming state (until the normal gaming state is set), when the determination mode of the small winning pattern becomes the end mode determined as described above, the second condition is satisfied. can be set to
Also in this case, the variation of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving game state becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced. It should be noted that the period during which it is determined that the determination mode of the small winning symbol has become the above-described end mode and the period during which the state in which the second condition is established may be the same as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, for example, as the second condition, it may be determined that the mode in the case of losing in the jackpot lottery becomes a predetermined mode.
Specifically, the winning pattern determined when the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 results in a loss, and the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16 A plurality of types of losing patterns are provided to be determined when a ball-based jackpot lottery results in a loss, and when a jackpot is won during a normal game state or a high-probability non-time-saving game state, the jackpot is won. Based on this, setting is made so as to determine the end mode, which is the mode of failure in which the second condition is satisfied. Then, after this determination, when the mode of losing becomes the above-described end mode, the second condition is satisfied, and based on this, the high probability non-time-saving gaming state may be set.
Also, the ending mode may be determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined when winning the jackpot. Also, the same ending mode may be always determined, or one of a plurality of types of modes may be determined by a predetermined lottery.

More specifically, for example, when a big hit lottery based on the entering ball of the game ball to the first start prize winning port 15 results in a loss, the losing pattern Z1 or Z3 is determined, and the second start prize winning port 16 is entered. Setting is made so that a losing pattern Z2 or Z4 is determined when a big win lottery based on the entry of a game ball results in a loss. Then, when the jackpot pattern X1 or X5 is determined, the losing pattern Z1 or Z2 is determined 10 times as the ending mode, and when the jackpot pattern X2 or X6 is determined, the losing pattern Z3 is the ending mode. Alternatively, Z4 is determined 10 times, when the jackpot symbol X3 or X7 is determined, the losing symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined 5 times as the ending mode, when the jackpot symbol X4 or X8 is determined , sets that the losing pattern Z3 or Z4 is determined 5 times as the end mode, and after this end mode is determined, a low probability time saving game state or a high probability time saving game state is set (normal game state is set It may be set so that the second condition is met when the failure mode becomes the end mode determined as described above.
In addition, as the second condition based on the content based on the losing mode, various contents such as the number of times of determining the losing symbols and the order of determining the losing symbols can be set in the same manner as the above-described small winning mode.
Also in this case, the variation of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving game state becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced. It should be noted that the period during which it is determined that the failure mode has changed to the above-described end mode and the period during which the state in which the second condition is satisfied may be the same as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a condition that the time-saving gaming state ends in the high-probability time-saving gaming state and the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is set, the first condition and the second condition are defined. However, it is not limited to this, and one or a plurality of other conditions may be defined in addition to these conditions. In addition, as other conditions, various contents as described above can be determined within a range that does not cause contradiction.
Also in this case, the variation of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving game state becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced.
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, unless the normal game state is set, as long as the second condition is satisfied (that is, the number of winnings of the small hit after the end of the special game is the determined ending number of times). If it reaches), the time-saving game state ends in the high-probability time-saving game state and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set, but it is not limited to this.
For example, only when the number of jackpot lotteries performed after the end of the special game satisfies the second condition within a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the time-saving game state is ended and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is reached. may be set. In addition, even when the second condition is satisfied after the number of jackpot lotteries performed after the end of the special game exceeds a predetermined number of times, the time-saving game state is ended and the high probability non-time-saving game state is set. can be
Also in this case, the variation of the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving game state becomes abundant, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed, if the second condition is established, the time-saving game state is terminated and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set. However, the timing for ending the time-saving gaming state is not limited to this.
For example, even if the time-saving game state is ended and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set at any timing from the start of the variable display of the small-hit design to the stop display of the small-hit design. Good, at any timing from the start of the small winning game based on the stop display of the small winning pattern to the end of the small winning game, end the time saving game state and set the high probability non-time saving game state can be
Even in this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the first start winning opening 15, the special first starting winning opening 15b provided with the movable piece 15d is provided, and during the time saving game state, the special first starting winning opening 15b is open. Although it is set so that the game ball can be easily entered into the special first start winning opening 15b by being easily maintained, the setting is not limited to this.
For example, as the second start winning opening 16, a special second starting winning opening provided with a movable piece is provided, and during the time saving game state, the special second starting winning opening is easily maintained in an open state. A game ball may be easily entered into the starting winning hole.
Even in this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15, the winning of the small winning was provided, but it is not limited to this. As a result of the lottery for the big win based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning hole 15, the winning of the small win may not be provided, and only the winning and losing of the big win may be provided.
Even in this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the setting suggestion production during the small hit game executed when the time saving game state ends in the high probability time saving game state and the high probability non-time saving game state is set (based on the winning of the small win Effect) is executed in a mode according to the number of arrival fluctuations, but the effect executed in a mode according to the number of arrival fluctuations is not limited to this.
For example, during the variable performance based on the winning of the small hit when the time-saving game state ends in the high-probability time-saving game state and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set, the setting value being set can be suggested. The effect may be set to be executable, and this during-fluctuation setting suggesting effect may be executed in a mode according to the number of reaching fluctuations described above.
Specifically, a first mode in which a predetermined image is displayed and a second mode in which another image is displayed are provided as modes of the setting suggestion effect during fluctuation, and the number of reaching fluctuations is less than the predetermined number of times. is set so that the execution ratio of the first mode is higher than that of the second mode. You can set it so that

Also, for example, when the time-saving game state ends in the high-probability time-saving game state and the high-probability non-time-saving game state is set, the variation performance itself based on the winning of the small hit is executed in a manner according to the number of times of arrival fluctuation. You may make it
Specifically, a first mode in which a special first development effect image is displayed and a second mode in which a special second development effect image is displayed are provided as modes of variable effects based on winning of a small prize. is less than the predetermined number of times, neither of the first mode nor the second mode is executed, and if the number of times of arrival variation is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and less than the specified number of times, the first mode is It may be set so that although the second mode is executed, the second mode is not executed, and both the first mode and the second mode are executed when the number of arrival fluctuations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and less than a specific number. .

In addition, when the variable effect based on the winning of the small win is executed in a mode according to the number of fluctuations reached, the mode of the variable effect is determined in the sub control board 300 according to the number of fluctuations reached as described above. Alternatively, the variation time determined by the variation mode number or the variation pattern number in the main control board 100 may be determined according to the number of times of arrival variation. Specifically, 30 seconds and 40 seconds are provided as a variation time pattern based on the winning of a small win, and the variation effect based on the variation time of 30 seconds is executed in a manner in which a special first cut-in image is displayed, The variable effect based on the variable time of 40 seconds is set to be executed by displaying a special second cut-in image. Then, when the above-mentioned arrival variation count is less than the predetermined count, only the variation time of 30 seconds is determined in the main control board 100 (that is, only the manner in which the first cut-in image is displayed is determined), When the above-mentioned arrival variation count is equal to or greater than the predetermined count, only the variation time of 40 seconds is determined in the main control board 100 (that is, only the manner in which the second cut-in image is displayed is determined). can be
Even in the case described above, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Also, for example, when the high probability non-time-saving gaming state is set, the 50th time from the start of counting the number of fluctuations, when it is a specific number of times such as the 100th time, other times high probability non-time-saving game A special effect that is not executed when the state is set may be executed.
Even in this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Also, after the count starts (that is, after the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal game state or in the high probability non-time saving game state is completed), the time saving game state ends in the high probability time saving game state. Not the number of fluctuations until the probability non-time-saving gaming state is set, but a small hit according to the number of fluctuations from the start of counting until the second condition is established in the low-probability time-saving gaming state. You may make it perform the production|presentation based on winning of.
Even in this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, the number of fluctuations from the start of counting to the setting of the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state is accumulated, and an effect based on the winning of a small prize is executed in a mode according to the accumulated number of times. good too.
In this case, the mode of presentation based on the winning of a small win is different according to the length of the game period, so that the player can play the game for a long period of time.

In addition, the timing to start counting the number of reaching fluctuations is not limited to the time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot in the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state ends, and the normal game state It may be a set point of time or the like.
Even in this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

In addition, as a mode of effect suggesting the setting value being set, it is executed regardless of which setting value is set, but the execution ratio is set to be different according to the setting value, and it is executed. A mode may be provided in which the set value that is set is suggested according to the set frequency.
Even in this case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

The modifications described above can also be configured in combination with each other to the extent possible.
Moreover, the above-described embodiment and modifications can also be applied to pachinko machines in which setting values cannot be set.

Incidentally, the pachinko machine P in the above embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. In addition, the first starting prize-winning port 15 or the second starting prize-winning port 16 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the entry area of the present invention. Also, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps 803 and 816 in the above embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the game state setting process in step 1155 in the above embodiment corresponds to the game state control means of the present invention. Also, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processes of steps 2403 and 2506 in the above embodiment corresponds to the effect executing means of the present invention. Also, in the above-described embodiment, the point in time when the special game based on the winning of the jackpot during the normal game state or the high probability non-time-saving game state is completed corresponds to the predetermined point of the present invention. Further, the setting suggestion effect during the small winning game in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the effect based on the determination of the small winning of the present invention. Further, the high-probability time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first gaming state of the present invention. Further, the high-probability non-time-saving gaming state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second gaming state of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 15a normal first start winning opening (15 first starting winning opening)
15b Special 1st starting prize opening (15 1st starting prize opening)
16 second start winning opening 18 big winning opening 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)

a game area in which game balls can flow down;
An entry area provided in the game area and into which game balls can enter;
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the entry area;
game state control means for setting the game state to one of a plurality of predetermined game states;
and an effect execution means capable of executing a variable effect that notifies the result of the lottery,
The lottery means
A big win associated with execution of a special game of opening a big winning hole provided in the game area, and a small winning game of opening the big winning hole which is a game different from the special game is associated. Either a small win or a loss that is neither the big win nor the small win can be determined by lottery,
The game state control means is
A gaming machine that is set so as to be able to change the game state when a predetermined condition based on the determination of the small win is satisfied,
The production executing means is
When the small win is determined, a variable performance based on the determination of the small win can be executed according to a variation pattern in which a variable time corresponding to the number of times of the lottery from a predetermined time until the predetermined condition is satisfied is determined. A gaming machine characterized by:

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