JP7302895B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine, which is a type of game machine, in which a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball enters a starting hole (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is set to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the high probability state should fall to the normal probability state.

JP 2014-42802 A

As a result of the lottery, there are only two options: to continue the high probability state or to fall to the normal probability state.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the interest of the player by widening the range of effects.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention conducts a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not a big win is made when a game ball enters a start hole, and starts a jackpot game when the jackpot lottery is won, A game machine that sets the winning probability of the big winning lottery to a high probability state and an easy ball entry state in which a game ball easily enters the starting hole after the big winning game is over, wherein the winning probability of the big winning lottery is a high probability state. lottery means for determining a destination game state by lottery in parallel with the jackpot lottery during the game state of is; and game state control means for shifting to the game state determined by the lottery means; The lottery results determined by the means include a first lottery result in which the probability of winning the big win lottery is set to a low probability state and an easy ball entry state, and a first lottery result in which the winning probability of the big win lottery is set to a low probability state and an easy ball entry state. The lottery means lowers the winning probability of the jackpot lottery to a low probability state every time a pattern change is performed until the number of executions of the lottery exceeds a specified number of times. It is determined by lottery whether or not to let the player fall, and when it is decided to fall to a low probability state after exceeding the specified number of times, it is decided whether the result of the first lottery or the result of the second lottery is used. When the lottery means determines that the player falls to the low probability state, the game state control means puts the player in the low probability state, while executing the lottery regardless of the lottery result. The easy ball entry state is maintained until the number of times exceeds a specified number of times .

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to expand the range of effects and improve the interest of the player.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. It is an explanatory view showing an electrical configuration of a main control board and peripheral devices in blocks. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub-control board and peripheral devices in blocks; (a) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot determination table, (b) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot type determination table, (c) is an explanatory diagram of a reach determination table, and (d) is an explanatory diagram of a fall determination table. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams of the special figure variation pattern selection table. 6 is a flowchart of main-side main control processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flow chart of fall processing. It is a flowchart of a second special figure jackpot determination process. It is a flow chart of the first special figure jackpot determination processing. It is a flow chart of the second special figure variation pattern selection process. It is a flow chart of the first special figure variation pattern selection process. FIG. 15 is a flowchart continued from FIGS. 13 and 14; FIG. It is a flow chart of special design variation processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a schematic diagram which shows the mode of transition of a game state. (a), (b) is a timing chart which shows the setting aspect of a probability variation flag and a time saving flag. 4 is a flowchart of sub-side main control processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing. 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing examples of game effects.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a pachinko game machine will be described as a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following explanation, when explaining the direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine, the direction viewed from the player playing the game facing the pachinko gaming machine is used as a reference. Specifically, the left-right direction and the up-down direction of each part of the pachinko game machine are the left-right direction and the up-down direction viewed from the player. In addition, with respect to the pachinko game machine, the direction toward the player is defined as the front, and the direction away from the player is defined as the rear.

[Main Configuration of Pachinko Machines]
As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine frame 16 . The game machine frame 16 is composed of a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown) in order from the front side. The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, a production lever 6, a speaker 8, a production button 9, a left side lamp 23a, a right side lamp 23b, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, and a surplus ball receiving tray. 25 (also referred to as a lower plate).

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right side of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can hold it with the right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 2), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the right hand of the player holding the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting lever 4a is for adjusting the shooting strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting stop button 4b is for stopping the shooting of the game ball when the game ball is being shot, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4.例文帳に追加

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball receiving tray 25 in the front frame 18, that is, near the left end of the lower side of the front frame 18. - 特許庁In other words, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand. The performance lever 6 has a shape that can be gripped by the left hand, and can be tilted in four directions, up, down, left, and right, in addition to rotating rightwardly or leftwardly. In addition, the production lever 6 is provided with a production lever vibration motor 6c (FIG. 3). The production lever vibrating motor 6c vibrates the production lever 6, and vibrates at a predetermined timing in a period when the operation of the production lever 6 is valid. When the player operates the performance lever 6 during a period when the operation of the performance lever 6 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect lever 6 will be referred to as a lever effect.

The speakers 8 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the presentation.
The performance button 9 is provided in a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper side of the batted ball supply tray 24.例文帳に追加In other words, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can press it with the right hand or the left hand. Also, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where it can be pressed with the right hand while the player is operating the effect lever 6 with the left hand. A push-on type button switch, for example, can be adopted as the effect button 9 . The performance button 9 incorporates a performance button vibration motor 9b (Fig. 3) and a performance button lamp 9c (Fig. 3). The production button vibrating motor 9b vibrates the production button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period when the production button 9 is effectively pressed. In this embodiment, the effect button lamp 9c is an LED. The effect button lamp 9c can emit light in a plurality of colors, and when the effect button 9 is pressed while the effect button 9 is being pressed, it lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light. Let The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted from the effect button lamp 9c.

The performance button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed performance button 9 to the position before the pressing operation, and the performance button 9 is released from the pressed state. Then, the state before the pressing operation is restored by the restoring force of the elastic member. When the player presses the performance button 9 during the period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 9 will be referred to as a button effect.

A left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side of the front frame 18, and a right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. The portion of the front frame 18 where the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided is translucent, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the presentation, and further changes the color of light emitted.

A hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24 is provided on the lower center side of the front frame 18 . The hit ball supply tray 24 stores game balls paid out from the ball rental device 80 (Fig. 2) and the prize ball payout device 400 (Fig. 2), or stores game balls to be supplied to the launch device 90 (Fig. 2). It is for A surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball receiving tray 25 stores game balls exceeding the number of game balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray 24.例文帳に追加

Also, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7. - 特許庁
The game board 2 is arranged substantially in the center of the pachinko game machine 1, that is, at a position substantially facing the player's face. The front side of the board surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. - 特許庁The effect display device 7 is arranged behind the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2. - 特許庁

A game area 3 in which game balls flow down (roll) is formed on the board surface of the game board 2 . The game area 3 has a left game area 3A formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7 and a right game area 3B formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7. - 特許庁A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the board surface of the game board 2 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball. LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2, and in FIG. 3, these LEDs are collectively indicated as "board lamps 2a". Each LED constituting the board lamp 2a is capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light.

The game board 2 includes a fixed prize winning device 10, a gate 12, a general prize winning port 13, a center decorative body 14, a movable body 15, a rail member 17, a normal variable prize winning device (also called electric chew) 20, A big winning device 30 and display devices 50 are provided.

The fixed winning device 10 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 2 . The fixed winning device 10 has a first starting port 11 that allows one game ball to win (enter a ball). The first starting port 11 is always open, and the probability that the game ball wins the first starting port 11 does not substantially change. The gate 12 is arranged in the right game area 3B, and is configured so that game balls flowing down the right game area 3B can pass therethrough. The general winning port 13 is arranged on the left side of the fixed winning device 10 in the left game area 3A.

The center decorative body 14 is arranged on the upper part of the game board 2. - 特許庁The center decorative body 14 has translucency, and is provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink in accordance with the contents of the performance.
The movable body 15 is arranged behind the center decorative body 14 . FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable body 15 is substantially hidden by the center decorative body 14. FIG. The movable body 15 descends downward at a predetermined timing according to the content of the effect, and is displaced to a state visible to the player.
The rail member 17 is arranged along the circumference of the game board 2 . The rail member 17 guides the game ball shot by the shooting device 90 ( FIG. 2 ) to the game area 3 . At the bottom center of the game board 2, an out port 19 for discharging game balls that have not won anywhere is opened.

The normal variable winning device 20 is arranged below the gate 12 in the right game area 3B. The normal variable winning device 20 has a movable member (electric tulip) 21 . The movable member 21 is configured to be rotatable with its proximal end serving as a rotation axis, and the opening and closing of the movable member 21 opens and closes the second starting port 22 . When the movable member 21 is opened, the second starting port 22 is opened, and the game balls enter the second starting port 22 one by one (entering a ball) easily. Further, when the movable member 21 is closed, the second starting port 22 is closed and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 22.例文帳に追加Although the normal variable winning device 20 is arranged on the right side of the game area 3 in the example shown in FIG.

The big winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the fixed winning device 10 in the right game area 3B. The big prize winning device 30 includes an opening/closing member 31 that opens and closes the big prize opening 32 . The big winning opening 32 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to win (enter the ball). The opening/closing member 31 is formed in a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction, and is configured to be rotatable about the left and right lower ends thereof as a rotation axis.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1, by adjusting the shooting intensity of the handle 4, the shooting intensity of the game ball can be adjusted. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, game balls can be separately hit so as to flow down the left game area 3A or the right game area 3B. When the game ball is shot toward the left game area 3A, the game ball can enter the first starting hole 11 and the general winning hole 13.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the game ball is shot toward the right game area 3B, the game ball can enter the gate 12, the second starting hole 22, and the big winning hole 32. The left game area 3A is an example of the first flow area of the present invention, and the right game area 3B is an example of the second flow area of the present invention. The first start port 11 is an example of the start port and the first start port of the present invention, and the second start port 22 is an example of the start port and the second start port of the present invention. The movable member 21 is an example of the opening/closing member of the present invention.

The display device 50 is provided outside the game area 3 of the game board 2 and below the big winning device 30 . As shown in FIG. 2, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display device 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol). and a normal symbol display 53 for variably displaying a normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol). In addition, the display devices 50 display the first special symbol reservation display 51a that displays the number of memory of operation suspension of the first special symbol display 51, and the number of memory of operation suspension of the second special symbol display 52. It is provided with a second special figure suspension display 52a and a normal figure suspension display 53a for displaying the number of memory of operation suspension of the normal pattern display 53. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when describing matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is simply referred to as a special symbol. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol display devices.

Each of the special symbol indicators 51 and 52 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Each LED constituting each special symbol display device 51, 52 is lit in a predetermined lighting pattern, respectively, the combination of the LED to be lit and extinguished represents the special symbol, the combination of the LED to be lit and extinguished varies. The state in which it is displayed represents the variable display of the special symbol. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts the variable display until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed is called the special symbol variation pattern.

Also, the normal symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. The LEDs that are turned on and off represent normal symbols, and the state in which the LEDs are alternately lit represents the variable display of the normal symbols. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, a lottery for normal symbols is executed to determine whether or not the game ball wins, and the normal symbol display 53 variably displays the normal symbols. Then, the normal symbol display device 53 confirms and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol. When the normal pattern determined and displayed by the normal pattern display 53 is a normal pattern indicating winning, the normal variable winning device 20 operates to open the movable member 21 and the second starting port 22 is opened.

When the game ball wins the first starting port 11, big win determination (also called big win lottery) for determining whether or not it is a big win is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol display device 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Here, when the first special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the big winning device 30 operates to open and close the opening/closing member 31, and the big winning opening 32 opens and closes. do. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the operation of the first special symbol display 51 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the first special figure pending display 51a. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the first special symbol display device 51 is referred to as the first special symbol suspension number.

Also, when the game ball wins the second starting hole 22, big hit determination (also called big hit lottery) is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variably displays the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol display device 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Here, when the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the big winning device 30 operates to open and close the opening/closing member 31, and the big winning opening 32 opens and closes. do. When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the operation of the second special symbol display 52 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the second special figure pending display 52a. Hereinafter, the memory number of the operation suspension of the second special symbol display device 52 is referred to as the second special symbol suspension number. In addition, when explaining the matter common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, it is simply referred to as the special figure reservation number.
Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display device starts the variable display of the special symbols to when the special symbols are fixedly displayed is referred to as one variation of the special symbols. In addition, the fact that the special figure reservation number decreases by one each time the special symbol is changed once is called digestion of the special figure reservation number.

Next, the effect display device 7 will be described.
The effect display device 7 displays moving images such as effect images, message images, demonstration images (demo images), and still images. The player plays the game while looking at those images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加A performance display device 7 variably displays a performance (decorative) pattern as a performance image in synchronization with the variable display of the special pattern. The production pattern is a pattern representing Arabic numerals (eg, 1 to 10). Note that the performance symbols may include symbols representing characters other than numbers, such as alphabets and special characters, and may be combined with symbols representing symbols other than numbers. As areas in which the effect display device 7 variably displays the effect symbols, a left effect symbol display area, a middle effect symbol display area, and a right effect symbol display area are set in order from the left. A left performance symbol 7L is variably displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol 7C is variably displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol 7R is variably displayed in the right performance symbol display area. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area and the right effect symbol display area, they are simply referred to as the effect symbol display area.

The main variation pattern (variation mode) of each performance design is a variation pattern in which the numbers represented by the performance design move downward from the top of the screen in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern in which the numbers are scrolled in the vertical direction. As a variation pattern, it is possible to use a horizontal scroll method in which the performance symbols move from one to the other on the left or right of the screen, a method in which the performance symbols are displayed at the same display position in ascending numerical order, or the like. In addition, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as the effect image in the background of each effect symbol. For example, the background image is a moving image such as a TV drama or a movie, a moving image obtained by converting the moving image into an animation, an animation, or an original moving image of a pachinko machine manufacturer. The effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can be used.

A performance display device 7 variably displays each performance design in synchronism with the variable display of the special design, determines and displays each performance design at the same time when the special design is fixedly displayed, and displays a big hit determination result. Here, the fixed display means a stop display state in which the production pattern is completely stopped without fluctuating up and down or fluctuating again.

Hereinafter, the performance pattern indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is called a big hit performance pattern, and the performance pattern that shows that the result of the big hit determination is a loss is called a loss performance pattern. The jackpot production pattern is a state in which each production pattern is aligned with production patterns representing the same number, that is, a so-called zigzag state. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the left effect symbol 7L, the middle effect symbol 7C and the right effect symbol 7R which are confirmed and displayed are all "7". In addition, the lost performance pattern is a state in which the performance symbols representing the same number are not aligned, that is, the pattern is not in a grid pattern. For example, the confirmed and displayed left effect symbol 7L is "7", the middle effect symbol 7C is "6", and the right effect symbol 7R is "7". Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the performance symbols which the performance display device 7 synchronously displays with the special symbols will be referred to as the performance symbol variation pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the performance symbol variation pattern will be referred to as the background image. A background image is a still image or a moving image.

The variation display of the performance symbol variation pattern is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the suspension of the operation of the special symbol display device occurs, the operation of the performance display device 7 is also suspended. That is, the number of pending operations of the special symbol display and the number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 are the same. In addition, the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the first special figure pending number and the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the second special figure pending number are displayed on the effect display device 7 by the pending image be. Therefore, the player can know the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number by counting the number of pending images displayed on the effect display device 7, and the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number. It is possible to know the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 resulting from the second special figure pending number. The number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 may be notified to the player by using a lamp or the like around the effect display device 7 without displaying it on the effect display device 7 .

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1, in addition to the notification of the result of the jackpot determination by the performance pattern, the background image displayed on the performance display device 7, the sound output from the speaker 8, the lighting of the board lamp 2a, etc. are combined. Use to notify the result of the big hit determination. Specifically, various effects such as advance notice effects and ready-to-win effects are applicable.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG.
The pachinko game machine 1 includes a main control board 60 (FIG. 2), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 2), a sub control board 100 (FIG. 3), an image control board 200 (FIG. 3), and an audio control board 78. (FIG. 3) and a lamp control board 79 (FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 60 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game control microcomputer) 61 . The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62 , a ROM 63 , a RAM 64 and an input/output circuit 65 . The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery), such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and falling random numbers. The CPU 62 executes detection of prize winning, determination of a big hit, updating of various random numbers, and the like. In the ROM 63, a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table T1 (FIG. 4(a)), a jackpot type determination table T2 (FIG. 4(b)), a reach determination table T3 (FIG. 4(c)), and a fall determination Various tables such as table T4 (FIG. 4(d)) and special figure variation pattern selection tables T5-1 to T5-4 (FIG. 5) are stored.
The RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when the CPU 62 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure reservation storage unit 64a, a second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, and a general figure reservation storage unit 64c.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a fall random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the first start hole 11 are stored. be. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display device 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol resulting from the winning is temporarily suspended ( The operation is suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit 64a.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a fall random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the second start hole 22 are stored. be. When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 while the second special symbol display device 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol resulting from the winning is temporarily suspended ( The operation is suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 64b.

The jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in order of occurrence of operation suspension, that is, in order of acquisition by the game control microcomputer 61, from each first storage area of the first special figure suspension storage unit 64a and the second special figure suspension storage unit 64b. . Therefore, when the jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in the first to fourth storage areas, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the fourth storage area are the newest information in terms of time, and are stored in the first storage area. The jackpot random numbers and the like that are used are the oldest information in terms of time. The jackpot random numbers and the like stored in each storage area are shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order each time the variable display of the special symbols is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. Further, the determination (lottery) based on the jackpot random number or the like stored in the first storage area is executed before the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display is completed and the next variable display is started.

In the normal pattern holding storage unit 64c, the normal winning random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 12 (random number for determining (lottery) whether or not the normal pattern is winning) ) is stored. When the game ball passes through the gate 12 while the normal symbol display 53 is displaying the normal symbols, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 caused by the passage is temporarily suspended (operation suspension), and the passage is performed. The normal random number acquired due to is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c. The variation display of the normal symbols withheld is performed after the current variation display of the normal symbols is completed. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal pattern suspension storage unit 64c has a storage area for performing a total of four suspensions, and the number of operation suspensions stored in the normal symbol display device 53 is four at maximum. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the normal symbol display 53 is referred to as the normal symbol suspension number.

Also, the display devices 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . As described above, the display devices 50 include the first special symbol display device 51, the second special symbol display device 52, and the normal symbol display device 53. Furthermore, the display devices 50 include a first special figure reservation indicator 51a, a second special figure reservation indicator 52a, and a general figure reservation indicator 53a. Furthermore, the main control board 60 has a first starting hole sensor 11a, a second starting hole sensor 22a, a gate sensor 12a, a big winning hole sensor 32a, and a general winning hole sensor 13a via a relay board 74. The electric tuning solenoid 20a and the big winning opening solenoid 30a are electrically connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided directly under the first starting hole 11 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 22a is provided directly under the second starting hole 22, and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting hole 22. The gate sensor 12 a is provided in a game ball passage area of the gate 12 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 12 . The big winning hole sensor 32 a is provided directly under the big winning hole 32 and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole 32 to the main control board 60 . The general winning hole sensor 13 a is provided directly under the general winning hole 13 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning hole 13 .

The electric tuning solenoid 20a drives the movable member 21 of the normal variable winning device 20 to open and close. The big winning opening solenoid 30a drives the opening/closing member 31 of the big winning device 30 to open and close.
The main control board 60 is electrically connected to the card unit 76 , the ball rental device 80 , and the prize ball delivery device 400 via the payout control board 73 . The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1, and performs reading and writing of the balance on the prepaid card. The rental ball dispensing device 80 includes a ball rental motor 81 and a ball rental sensor 82 . A ball rental motor 81 drives a member for putting out a game ball as a rental ball, and a ball rental sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 for main control. Output to substrate 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls paid out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 . When a ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance recorded that is equal to or greater than the minimum balance that can be paid out, the ball lending device 80 operates, A minimum unit number of rented balls is dispensed to the batted ball supply tray 24 .

The prize ball dispensing device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402 . A prize ball motor 401 drives a member that pays out game balls as prize balls, and a prize ball sensor 402 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73. Output to substrate 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 .

A launching device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a launching control circuit 75 . Firing device 90 comprises firing motor 91 , touch switch 92 and firing volume 93 . The shooting motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and shoots game balls. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4 . The shooting volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting hammer hits the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the shooting lever 4a.

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power board 70 . The power board 70 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power via the payout control board 73 to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power from the main control board 60 through the relay board 74 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 . In addition, the power supply board 70 supplies power through the main control board 60 to the displays 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 .

A backup power supply circuit 71 is provided on the power supply board 70 . The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 and the like of the main control board 60 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 is electrically connected to the power board 70 for turning on and off a main power supply that supplies power to the power board 70 .

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 100 . The main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100 , but the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60 . In other words, the communication between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 is unidirectional communication in which only transmission from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 100 is possible.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 100 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for controlling effects (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer for controlling effects) 101 . The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 110 , a RAM 120 and an input/output circuit 103 . The CPU 102 controls an effect along with the game. The ROM 110 stores computer programs for the CPU 102 to control effects, as well as various tables. RAM 120 is used as a work memory when CPU 102 executes a computer program. In addition, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121, a second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122, and a variation effect storage unit 123.

The first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area stores the first start winning command etc. output from the main control board 60. . The first start winning command includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, a reach random number, and a fall random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the first start port 11. is a command.

On the other hand, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas consisting of the first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area stores the second start winning command etc. output from the main control board 60 Remember. The second start winning command includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, a reach random number, and a fall random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the second start port 22. is a command.

The variable effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second starting winning command used for the change of the variable effect pattern.
The input/output circuit 103 transmits data to or receives data from each board connected to the sub-control board 100 .

An image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 . The effect display device 7 is electrically connected to the image control board 200 . The image control board 200 includes a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), an image control CPU 202, a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 205, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206. and are implemented. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display effect images such as a variable effect pattern, a button effect image, and a notice image. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7 . The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes computer programs. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display effect images. The VDP 201 reads image data from the CGROM 205 according to the display list created by the image control CPU 202 and develops the read image data in the development area in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 synthesizes the image data developed in the VRAM 206 and stores the synthesized image data in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into RGB signals and outputs them to the effect display device 7 . Thereby, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image.

The sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the board lamp 2a, the effect button lamp 9c, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b through the lamp control board 79. The effect control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Then, the lamp control board 79 performs light emission control of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data.

The movable body 15 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 79 via the relay board 77 . A device (not shown) for operating the movable body 15 is connected to the movable body 15, and a movable body motor (not shown) for driving the device is connected to the device. . The production control microcomputer 101 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the movable body 15 using data stored in the ROM 110 and transmits the operation pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Upon receiving the operation pattern data, the lamp control board 79 drives the movable body motor via the relay board 77 according to the operation pattern, thereby controlling the operation of the movable body 15 .

Each speaker 8 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via the audio control board 78 . The audio control board 78 is equipped with an audio control CPU (not shown), an audio data ROM (not shown), an audio synthesizing circuit (not shown), and an amplifier (not shown). . The audio data ROM stores audio data for each speaker 8 to output sounds such as music and sound effects. The voice control CPU reads voice data from the voice data ROM based on the command received from the sub-control board 100, and outputs the read voice data to the voice synthesizing circuit. The speech synthesizing circuit synthesizes the input speech data, converts the synthesized synthesized speech data into an analog speech signal, and outputs the analog speech signal to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the input audio signal and outputs it to each speaker 8 . Each speaker 8 outputs a sound indicated by the input audio signal.

Also, the sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the production lever push detection switch 6a, the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, the production button detection switch 9a, the production lever vibration motor 6c, and the production button vibration motor 9b. It is

The production lever push detection switch 6a outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pushed. The production control microcomputer 101 executes a lever production performed when the production lever 6 is pushed in based on a signal input from the production lever push detection switch 6a. The production lever rotation detection switch 6b outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated. The production control microcomputer 101 executes a lever production performed when the production lever 6 is rotated based on a signal input from the production lever rotation detection switch 6b. The performance button detection switch 9a outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the performance button 9 has been pressed. The production control microcomputer 101 executes the button production based on the signal input from the production button detection switch 9a.

The production lever vibration motor 6c is a member that vibrates the production lever 6, and is provided in a portion in contact with the production lever 6 or inside the production lever 6. - 特許庁The production button vibration motor 9b is a member for vibrating the production button 9 and is housed inside the production button 9. - 特許庁The ROM 110 stores operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the effect lever vibration motor 6c and operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the effect button vibration motor 9b. A production control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from a ROM 110 when the production timing for vibrating the production lever 6 comes, and drives and controls a production lever vibration motor 6c based on the read operation pattern data. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 reads the operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 9 comes, and drives and controls the performance button vibration motor 9b based on the read operation pattern data.

[Explanation of game state]
Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.
A special symbol display device and a normal symbol display device 53 of the pachinko game machine 1 are provided with a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal probability state (low probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot probability is changed from the high probability state to the normal probability state after the jackpot game ends, and when the "drop" is won in the fall lottery described later. It is a pachinko game machine of the falling type (so-called “falling machine”).

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special symbol display is operating is called "time-saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-time-saving state". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the final display) is shorter than the non-time saving state. When the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display is activated, it becomes easier to select a shorter variation time as the variation time of the special symbols than when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the digestion pace of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and effective winning to the starting opening (a prize that can be stored as a special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot winning under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 are operated in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the probability of being determined as winning in the lottery of normal symbols is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 53 is activated, the normal symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 53 is a normal winning symbol (determined as winning in the normal symbol lottery) The probability of becoming a normal symbol indicating that it has been done increases.

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. For example, the variation time of normal symbols is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state. Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 20 is longer than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the normal variable winning device 20 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the normal variable winning device 20 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state. In other words, the function of increasing the number of opening times of the normal variable winning device 20 is activated. The auxiliary game is a game of opening and closing the second starting port 22 in an opening pattern according to the current game state when the confirmed and displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol.

When the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 53 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increasing function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, when these functions are not operating , the variable prize winning device 20 is opened frequently, and game balls enter the second starting port 22 frequently. As a result, since the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls increases, the player can aim for a big win without greatly reducing the number of game balls in hand. In this way, under the condition that the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 53 and the opening time extension function and opening frequency increasing function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, the normal variable winning The control that supports the winning of the second starting port 22 by the device 20 is called electric support control. A state in which electric support control is performed is called a "high base state", and a state in which electric support control is not performed (non-electric support state) is referred to as a "low base state". The time-saving state and the high-base state are examples of the ball-entering easy state of the present invention.

In the pachinko game machine 1, there are three types of "normal probability state, non-time saving state and low base state", "normal probability state, time saving state and high base state", and "high probability state, time saving state and high base state". There is Hereinafter, the "normal probability state, non-time saving state and low base state" is referred to as "low probability low base state". "Normal probability state and time saving state and high base state" is indicated as "low probability high base state". "High probability state and time saving state and high base state" is indicated as "high probability high base state".

In the "low-probability-low base state", the special symbol jackpot probability is normal probability state, and the special symbol variation time shortening function does not work. Similarly, the jackpot probability of normal symbols is also in a normal probability state, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of normal symbols does not work either.

In the "low probability high base state", the special symbol jackpot probability is a normal probability state, but the special symbol variation time reduction function works. Furthermore, the jackpot probability of normal symbols is also in a high probability state, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of normal symbols also functions. As a result, it becomes a so-called electric sapo state, and the player can win the second start port 22 one after another without greatly reducing the number of game balls by hitting to the right and without running out of the special figure 2 reservation. .

In the "high-probability-high base state", the special symbol jackpot probability becomes a high-probability state, and the special symbol variation time shortening function also functions. Furthermore, the jackpot probability of normal symbols is also in a high probability state, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of normal symbols also functions. As a result, it becomes a so-called electric sapo state, and the player can make the game balls enter the second start port 22 one after another without greatly reducing the number of game balls by hitting to the right and without cutting off the special figure 2 hold. It becomes possible.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is a "low probability low base state". Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a common game effect (background, effect mode, character pattern, ready-to-win effect, etc.) is set for each game state. In the pachinko game machine 1, a plurality of (in this example, four) production modes are set. The effect mode mainly refers to a group of effect modes, and different effect modes have different effect modes such as advance notice effect, ready-to-win effect, background image, etc., in part or in all. The production mode in the pachinko game machine 1 is "normal mode" set when "low probability low base state", "high probability high base state" or "low probability low base state" set " There is a "first mode", a "second mode" set in the "high-probability-high base state", and a "third mode" set in the "low-probability-high base state".

[Jackpot determination table]
The jackpot determination table T1 shown in FIG. 4(a) is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the jackpot determination as to whether or not the game is a jackpot. The jackpot determination table T1 is configured by associating a gaming state, a lottery type (first special prize lottery or second special prize lottery), and a jackpot random number value. The jackpot random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and the CPU 62 executes the computer program to operate the jackpot random number counter and generate a jackpot random number. The jackpot random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the jackpot random number counter counts 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 in total. That is, a total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated.

A total of 165 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 164 are set in the jackpot determination table T1 as jackpot random numbers for the lottery of the first special figure in the normal probability state. When the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter in the normal probability state is a value within the range of 0 to 164, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and 0 to 164 out of 0 to 65535. Otherwise, it is determined as a failure.

A total of 165 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 164 are set as the jackpot random numbers for the lottery of the second special figure in the normal probability state. When the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter in the normal probability state is a value within the range of 0 to 164, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and 0 to 164 out of 0 to 65535. If it is other than the above, it is determined that it is not a jackpot. Of the random numbers determined not to be a jackpot, when the obtained jackpot random number is a value within the range of 165 to 6718, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is an accidental hit (shift to a time saving state). That is, in the lottery of the second special figure in the normal probability state, even if the jackpot is not won, it will be a sudden hit at a rate of about 1/10. When it becomes a hit at a sudden time, it shifts from the next variation to the time saving state (low probability high base state) without going through the jackpot game. Further, when the obtained jackpot random number is any one of 6719 to 65535 among the random numbers determined not to be a jackpot, the game control microcomputer 61 determines "losing".

In the pachinko game machine 1, the lottery for the first special figure in the normal probability state is never judged as "accidental hit". In other words, the probability of being judged as a big hit does not change between the first special lottery and the second special lottery in the normal probability state, but only the second special lottery may be judged to be a sudden hit. . Incidentally, the ratio of determination as "hit at the time of collision" is not limited to the ratio shown in this embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate according to the playability and the like. In addition, since "sudden hit" can be determined when it is not determined to be a big win in the big win determination, it can be treated as a type of "losing".

A total of 650 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 649 are set in the jackpot determination table T1 as jackpot random numbers for lottery of the first and second special symbols in the high-probability state. That is, more jackpot random numbers are set than in the normal probability state, and the probability of being judged as a jackpot is higher than in the normal probability state. When the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter in the high probability state is a value within the range of 0 to 649, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and 0 to 649 out of 0 to 65535. If it is other than that, it is determined that it is not a big hit, that is, it is lost.

[Jackpot type determination table]
The jackpot type determination table T2 shown in FIG. 4(b) is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the jackpot type determination when it is determined as a jackpot. The jackpot type determination table T2 is configured by associating the type of lottery (either the first special prize lottery or the second special prize lottery) with a jackpot type random number value. The jackpot type random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot type random numbers generated by the jackpot type random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot type random number counter operates and a jackpot type random number is generated. The jackpot type random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In the pachinko game machine 1, "3R (round) jackpot" and "10R (round) jackpot" are set as jackpot types. A period from the opening of the big winning opening to the opening of the next opening is called a "round". A game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is called a jackpot game. In the 3R jackpot, the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “3”. In the 10R jackpot, the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is “10”. In the pachinko game machine 1, regardless of the type of winning jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game is finished is first controlled to a "high-probability state, time-saving state and high-base state". When "falling" is won in the falling lottery, the jackpot probability falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state, but the time saving state (high base state) is controlled until the first end condition is satisfied. It's becoming The first termination condition is that the special symbols are displayed in a specified number of times (100 times in this example) after the jackpot game is completed. The number of times that the first end condition is met can be changed as appropriate according to game characteristics and the like. Also, the types of jackpots are not limited to this example, and the types of jackpots may be increased.

[Reach determination table]
Reach determination table T3 shown in FIG. 4 (c), when the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the big hit determination is a loss This is a reference table. Here, the reach means a state in which only one special symbol remains among a plurality of special symbols that is variably displayed, and it depends on which special symbol the variably displayed special symbol is fixedly displayed. It is a state in which special symbols are combined to indicate a big hit. In addition, the ready-to-win state is a state in which one of the performance symbols variably displayed in each of the plurality of display areas of the performance display device 7 remains, and is variably displayed. It is a state in which the combination of the big hit production pattern depends on which production pattern the existing production pattern is fixedly displayed.

For example, when one of the combinations of the jackpot performance symbols is "777", "7" is confirmed and displayed as the left performance symbol 7L in the left performance symbol display area, and as the right performance symbol 7R in the right performance symbol display area. It is a state in which "7" is confirmed and displayed, and the intermediate effect symbol 7C is variably displayed in the intermediate effect symbol display area. The concept of reach includes a state in which the intermediate effect symbol 7C is scrolled, a state in which it is swaying, a state in which enlargement and reduction are repeated, and the like.

The reach determination table T3 is configured by associating game states with reach random numbers. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The reach random number is a predetermined random number selected from the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. A computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates to generate reach random numbers. The reach random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the reach random number counter counts 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255 in total. That is, a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255 are generated. In this embodiment, a total of 28 reach random numbers from 0 to 27 are set as reach random numbers when the gaming state is a non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach determination when the reach random number obtained from the reach random number counter when the game state is a non-time saving state is a value within the range of 0 to 27. If it is other than 0 to 27 out of 255, it is determined that there is no reach.

In addition, in this embodiment, a total of 12 reach random numbers from 0 to 11 are set as reach random numbers when the gaming state is the time saving state. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach determination when the reach random number acquired from the reach random number counter when the game state is the time saving state is a value within the range of 0 to 11, and determines that there is a reach in the reach determination. If it is other than 0 to 11, it is determined that there is no reach.

The reach random number determined to have reach is set less in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. Thereby, the probability that it is determined that there is reach in the time saving state is lower than in the non time saving state. That is, since the probability of being determined to be without reach increases, the probability of selecting a special figure variation pattern without reach increases accordingly when selecting a special figure variation pattern. For this reason, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the number of reserved special figures becomes faster. In addition, the table of FIG.4(c) shows the reach determination table fundamentally corresponding to a 1st special figure. The reach determination table corresponding to the second special figure may have the same content as the table of the first special figure, or may be a different table. In addition, when a jackpot random number coinciding with the random number of a random hit established in a normal probability state is obtained, the ready-to-reach determination table is not referred to in the non-time-saving state, but the ready-to-reach determination table is referred to in the time-saving state. When referring to the reach determination table, "sudden hit" is treated as "losing", and the time saving state is not generated. In addition, when the time-saving state is set at the time of execution of the big hit determination, the big hit random number may be set so as not to be determined to be a "sudden hit" in the big win determination.

[Fall Judgment Table]
The drop determination table T4 shown in FIG. 4(d) is used when the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not to drop the jackpot probability to the normal probability state when the jackpot probability is in a high probability state. This is a reference table. Therefore, when the jackpot probability is in the normal probability state, it is not referred to. The fall random number is a random number for judging the fall. The fall determination table T4 is configured by associating a game state with a fall random number value. The falling random number is a predetermined random number selected from the falling random numbers generated by the falling random number counter. In this embodiment, the falling random number counter counts 100 falling random numbers from 0 to 99 in total. That is, a total of 100 falling random numbers from 0 to 99 are generated. A computer program for operating the fall random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the fall random number counter operates to generate a fall random number. In this embodiment, one fall random number "10" is set as the fall random number when the game state is the high probability state. When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the falling random number obtained from the falling random number counter is "10" when the game state is in the high probability state, it determines that the falling lottery is "winning" and If the number is other than 10, it will be determined as "non-winning" in the fall lottery. It should be noted that the winning percentage of the falling lottery is not limited to the percentage shown in this embodiment, and can be appropriately changed according to the game characteristics and the like.

[Special figure variation pattern selection table]
The special figure variation pattern selection table is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 determines the special figure variation pattern by lottery. The special figure variation pattern selection table is, in principle, the game state (jackpot probability), the judgment (jackpot judgment and reach judgment) result, the number of special figures pending, the variation pattern random number, the special figure variation pattern, and the variation time , are associated with each other. In addition, you may match about a jackpot classification. The variation pattern random number value is a predetermined random number selected from the variation pattern random numbers generated by the variation pattern random number counter. A computer program for operating the variation pattern random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the variation pattern random number counter operates to generate variation pattern random numbers. As the special figure variation pattern, there are a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for loss variation. The variation pattern for big win variation is a variation pattern that is selected when a big win is determined in the big win determination. The variation pattern for the loss variation is a variation pattern that is selected when a loss is determined in the big win determination. Furthermore, the variation pattern for the loss variation can be classified into a variation pattern selected when it is determined that there is reach in the reach determination, and a variation pattern selected when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 1, a variation pattern for an accidental winning is set when it is determined as "an accidental winning" in the lottery of the second special figure in the normal probability state.

An example of a special figure variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.
The special figure variation pattern selection tables T5-1 to T5-4 shown in FIGS. 5(a) to (d) are special figure variation pattern selection tables for the second special figure. "Variation production pattern" in these tables is a variation production pattern that the production display device 7 variably displays corresponding to the selected special figure fluctuation pattern, and is described for reference.

The special figure variation pattern selection table T5-1 shown in FIG. 5(a) is a table that is referred to when the special figure variations from the 1st to the 99th times are performed after the end of the jackpot game. It should be noted that the game state when the table is referred to is "high definite high base state" or "low definite high base state". The special figure variation pattern selection table T5-2 shown in FIG. 5(b) is a table referred to when the 100th special figure variation is performed after the end of the jackpot game. It should be noted that the game state when the table is referred to is "high definite high base state" or "low definite high base state". The special figure variation pattern selection table T5-3 shown in FIG. 5(c) is a table referred to when the special figure variation from the 101st time after the end of the jackpot game is performed. In addition, the game state when the table is referred to is "high probability high base state" or "low probability low base state". The special figure variation pattern selection table T5-4 shown in FIG. 5 (d) is referred to in subsequent special figure variations when it is determined to be a sudden hit in the second special figure lottery after the 101st time after the end of the jackpot game. It is a table where It should be noted that the game state when the table is referred to is "low probability high base state".

In the special figure variation pattern selection table T5-1 shown in FIG. 5(a), the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected when it is determined as a big win regardless of the state of the jackpot probability. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P1 is 100,000 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays a "confrontation effect" in which the main character battles with the enemy character after reaching reach according to the variation effect pattern. When it is determined that there is a reach in the reach determination, the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P2 is 100,000 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays "confrontation effect".

When it is determined that there is no reach in the hit determination, and when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, if the special figure reservation number is 0 to 1, the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected. If the special figure pending number is 2 to 4, the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P3 is 10,000 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P4 is 2,500 ms. When the special figure variation patterns P3 and P4 are selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal variation according to the variation effect pattern.

In the special figure variation pattern selection table T5-2 shown in FIG. 5(b), the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected when it is determined as a big win regardless of the state of the big win probability. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P5 is 70,000ms. When the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the effect "branch effect" in which the main character challenges the mission according to the variation effect pattern. When the big hit probability is in a high probability state and it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P6 is 70,000ms. When the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays a "branch effect (success)" that succeeds in the mission according to the variation effect pattern. When the big hit probability is in the normal probability state and it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, the special figure variation pattern P7 is selected. That is, the special figure variation pattern P7 is selected when "fall" is won in the drop lottery. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P7 is 70,000 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P7 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays "branch effect (failure)" to fail the mission according to the variation effect pattern. Since the "branch effect" is selected regardless of the result of the fall lottery, it functions as an effect indicating that the high-probability state may end. In addition, since the "branch effect" is selected even when it is determined as a big win, it also functions as a effect suggesting a big win.

In the special figure variation pattern selection table T5-3 shown in FIG. 5(c), the special figure variation pattern P8 is selected when it is determined as a big win regardless of the state of the jackpot probability. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P8 is 70,000ms. When the special figure variation pattern P8 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays a "decision effect" in which the main character battles with the boss of the enemy character after reach, according to the variation effect pattern. When the big hit probability is in a high probability state and it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, the special figure variation pattern P9 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P9 is 70,000ms. When the special figure variation pattern P9 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the "final effect (victory)" in which the main character wins the boss according to the variation effect pattern. When the big hit probability is in the normal probability state and it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, the special figure variation pattern P10 is selected. That is, the special figure variation pattern P10 is selected when "falling" is won in the falling lottery. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P10 is 70,000ms. When the special figure variation pattern P10 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays a "final effect (defeat)" in which the main character loses to the boss according to the variation effect pattern. When the big hit probability is in the normal probability state, the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected when it is determined to be a sudden hit in the big hit determination. That is, the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected when "falling" is won in the falling lottery and a sudden hit is determined. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P11 is 70,000ms. When the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays a "settlement effect (draw)" in which the main character draws to the boss according to the variation effect pattern. Since the "decision effect" may be selected regardless of the lottery result of the drop lottery, it functions as an effect indicating that there is a possibility that the high-probability state will end. In addition, the "settlement effect" may be selected even when a sudden hit is determined, so even if it falls into a normal probability state, it may be controlled to a time-saving state. Function. In addition, since the "finish effect" is also selected when it is determined as a big win, it also functions as an effect suggesting a big win. Also, the settlement effect and the confrontation effect may have the same content.

In the special figure variation pattern selection table T5-4 shown in FIG. 5(d), the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected when it is determined to be a big hit when the jackpot probability is in the normal probability state. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P12 is 70,000 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the "confrontation effect" according to the variation effect pattern. When the big hit probability is in the normal probability state, it is determined to be lost in the big hit determination, and when it is determined to have reach in the reach determination, the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P13 is 70,000 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays "confrontation effect" according to the variation effect pattern. If the jackpot probability is determined to be lost in the jackpot determination when it is in the normal probability state, and it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, if the number of special figures pending is 0 to 1, the special figure variation pattern P14 selected. If the special figure reservation number is 2 to 4, the special figure variation pattern P15 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P14 is 10,000 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P15 is 2,500 ms. When the special figure variation patterns P14 and P15 are selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal variation according to the variation effect pattern. In addition, the number of special figure variation patterns, the selection ratio, the contents of the effect, etc. are not limited to the ratios shown in this embodiment, and can be appropriately changed according to the game characteristics and the like.

[Main processing of game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main side main control processing)
First, according to FIG. 6, the contents of the main-side main control process will be described.
When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out a computer program for main control processing from the ROM 63 and executes it. The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial setting (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 62 setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt (circuit for managing time), reset various flags, counters, timers, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption prohibition (S2), and executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the aforementioned jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number, and fluctuation pattern random number is updated by adding "1" to each. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and "1" is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Further, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a numerical value of "2" or more. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC. If this hardware random number is used, the random number updating process (S3) by software is not required.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption permission (S4). While the interrupt is enabled, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed at a 4 msec cycle. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is completed, until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is started, the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S3) Initial value update processing of various counters is executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S5) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt permission (S4) is executed. be.

(Main-side timer interrupt processing)
Next, according to FIG. 7, the contents of the main side timer interrupt processing (S5 in FIG. 6) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands set in an output buffer provided in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 100, the payout control board 73, and the like. The game control microcomputer 61 provides a variation start command for normal symbols indicating that the normal symbols have started to vary when the normal symbols start to vary, and when the special symbols start to vary, the special symbols start to vary. It also outputs the fluctuation start command for the special figure that indicates that it has been done. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, each detection signal detected by various sensors (first starting hole sensor 11a, second starting hole sensor 22a, big winning hole sensor 32a, gate sensor 12a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 load. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes timer update processing (S12). In this timer update process, a subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (decremented). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes prize ball control processing (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of the various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S14). This normal design/special design main random number update process is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. That is, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter consists of the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S5) and the other period (after the main timer interrupt process (S5) ends, the next main timer (period until interrupt processing (S5) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a starting opening sensor detection process (S15), a normal operation process (S16), a special symbol waiting process (S17), a special symbol variation process (S18), and other processes (S19). is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing. Other processing (S19) includes a security control process for detecting and reporting fraudulent winning, a magnetic detection process for detecting and reporting fraudulent activity using magnetism, and detecting and reporting opening of the front frame 18 or inner frame. These include door opening processing, fraudulent radio wave detection processing for detecting and reporting fraudulent activity using radio waves, and impact detection processing for detecting and reporting fraudulent activity that causes the pachinko game machine 1 to vibrate. In addition, in other processing, based on the first special figure reservation number, the first special figure reservation indicator 51a is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the second special figure reservation number, the second special figure reservation The display 52a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62, the processing of S2 to S4 of the main side main control process (FIG. 6) is repeatedly executed, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), Main-side timer interrupt processing (S5 in FIG. 6) is executed. In the output processing (S10 in FIG. 7) of the main-side timer interrupt processing that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S5 in FIG. 6) are specified. output to the board of

(Starting port sensor detection process)
Next, according to FIG. 8, the content of the starting opening sensor detection process (S15 in FIG. 7) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (S20). Passage of the game ball through the gate 12 is detected by a gate sensor 12a. When determining that the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (S20: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 executes gate passage processing (S21). In this gate passage processing, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern reservation number is 4 or more. A process of acquiring and storing a winning random number is performed.

After the end of S21, or when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 12 (S20: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 22. (S22). The fact that the game ball has won the second starting hole 22 is detected by the second starting hole sensor 22a. When it is determined that the game ball has won the second starting port 22 (S22: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached the upper limit value "4". (S23). When determining that the second special figure reservation number U2 has not reached "4" (S23: No), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S24). As a result, the condition for holding the variation of the second special symbol is established. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure related random number acquisition process (S25). In this second special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, and a falling random number are acquired, and each random number obtained is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit. 64b, it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of second special figure reservations. For example, when the current second special figure pending number is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command creation process (S26). In this second starting winning command creation process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25. This second starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the second starting port 22, data indicating each random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b at S25, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second starting winning command created in S26 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S27). The set second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 in the output process (S10 in FIG. 7), and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect based on each random number included in the second starting winning command. do.

After the end of S27, if it is determined that the game ball has not won the second start port 22 (S22: No), or if it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached "4" (S23 : Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 11 (S28). The winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 11 is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first starting port 11 (S28: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached the upper limit value "4". (S29). When determining that the first special figure reservation number U1 has not reached "4" (S29: No), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S30). As a result, the condition for holding the fluctuation of the first special symbol is established. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure related random number acquisition process (S31). In this first special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, and a falling random number are acquired, and each random number obtained is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit. 64a, it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of the first special figure pending. For example, when the current number of the first special figure pending is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes first start winning command creation processing (S32). In this first starting winning command creation process, a first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31. This first start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the first start opening 11, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a at S31, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S32 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S33). This set first start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 in the output process (S10 in FIG. 7), and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect based on each random number included in the first starting winning command. do. After the end of S33, if it is determined that the game ball has not won the first start port 11 (S28: No), or if it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached "4" (S29 : Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates the starting opening sensor detection process.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, the contents of the normal operation process (S16 in FIG. 7) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 adds the number of reserved normal patterns, displays variable normal patterns by the normal pattern display 53, determines whether the normal patterns are hit or not, and normal variable when the result of the hit determination is hit. Processing such as opening and closing operation of the winning device 20 is performed.

(Special symbol standby process)
Next, according to FIG. 9, the contents of the special symbol standby process (S17 in FIG. 7) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S40). If it is determined that it is not "0" (S40: No), the game control microcomputer 61 performs a falling process (S41), a second special figure jackpot determination process (S42), and a second special figure variation pattern selection process, which will be described later. Execute (S43). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S44), and stores each data stored in each storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b. is shifted one by one to the storage area with the earlier order, that is, to the read side (S45). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure fluctuation start process (S46). That is, the second special symbol display device 52 performs the variable display of the second special symbols in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the winning/failure determination based on the big hit random numbers stored in the second special symbol holding storage unit 64b. . In addition, each time the second special symbol display device 52 performs the variable display of the second special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.

In this second special figure fluctuation start process, a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the second special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 11) described later and the second special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 13, FIG. 15) contains the data of the special figure variation pattern set in. After execution of S46, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" at S40 (S40: Yes), whether the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" (S47). If it is determined that it is not "0" (S47: No), the game control microcomputer 61 performs fall processing (S48), first special figure jackpot determination processing (S49), and first special figure variation pattern selection processing, which will be described later. Execute (S50). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S51), and stores each data stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a. is shifted one by one to the storage area with the earlier order, that is, to the read side (S52). That is, the first special symbol display device 51 performs the variable display of the first special symbols in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the winning/failure determination based on the big hit random numbers stored in the first special symbol holding storage unit 64a. . In addition, each time the first special symbol display device 51 performs the variable display of the first special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.

In this first special figure variation start process, a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start the variation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 12) described later and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 14, FIG. 15) contains the data of the variation pattern set. After execution of S53, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S47 that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" (S47: Yes), it determines whether or not it is in a standby state (S54). The standby state refers to a state in which the jackpot game is not being played, the special symbols are not fluctuating, and the number of special symbols reserved is zero. More specifically, in addition to the above conditions, the standby state is a state triggered by the lapse of a certain period of time or more in which the design is stopped after the special design (or effect design) is confirmed and displayed. Here, when it is determined that it is in the standby state (S54: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates the special symbol standby process, and when it is determined that it is not in the standby state (S54: No), the standby screen A setting process is executed (S55). In this waiting screen setting process, after a predetermined waiting time (equivalent to the above-mentioned fixed time) has elapsed, a customer waiting waiting command for displaying a waiting screen, which is a demo screen for waiting for customers, is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 64. set. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process. Incidentally, the game control microcomputer 61 may determine whether or not the game is in a waiting state, for example, by turning ON/OFF a demonstration screen display flag for customer waiting. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S40: Yes). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. Also, the falling process and the big hit determination are performed in the same cycle (S41, S42 in FIG. 9 and S48, S49 in FIG. 9). Performing the falling lottery and the big win determination in the same period corresponds to "performing the falling lottery in parallel with the big win lottery" of the present invention.

(Fall processing)
Next, according to FIG. 10, the falling process (S41, S48 in FIG. 9) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61, in the falling process executed after the start condition of the special figure jackpot determination process that the number of special figure reservations is not "0" (S40, S47: No) is satisfied, It is determined whether or not the number of symbol changes is less than 101 after the end of the jackpot game (S60). The number of fluctuations determined in S60 is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the number of fluctuations of the second special figure. If the number of times the special symbols are varied is less than 101 times (S60: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON in order to determine whether or not it is in a high probability state. (S61). The variable probability flag is a flag that is turned ON when controlled to a high probability state and turned OFF when the high probability state ends. When the variable probability flag is OFF (S61: No), that is, when the jackpot probability is in the normal probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the falling process. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1, the first game state after the end of the jackpot game is the "high-probability-high-base state", and when the "fall" is won in the drop lottery, the jackpot probability drops to the normal-probability state. , the time saving state is controlled until the first end condition is satisfied. Therefore, by ending the falling process without changing the various flags when the probability variation flag is OFF, the time saving state (low probability height base state) is maintained.

On the other hand, when the variable probability flag is ON (S61: Yes), that is, when the jackpot probability is in a high probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 is stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM 64. The falling random number is read out (S62). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the falling determination table T4 to determine whether the read falling random number is "10", that is, performs a falling lottery. When "falling" is won in the falling lottery (S63: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the variable probability flag so as to set the jackpot probability to the normal probability state (S64). In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on a fall flag indicating that "fall" has been won in the fall lottery (S65), and sets a game state designation command including current game state information in the output buffer of the RAM 64. After that (S66), the fall processing is terminated. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1, the first game state after the end of the jackpot game is the "high-probability-high-base state", and when the "fall" is won in the drop lottery, the jackpot probability drops to the normal-probability state. , By ending the falling process without changing the time saving flag, the time saving state (low probability high base state) will be maintained. The time saving flag is a flag that is turned ON when the time saving state is controlled, and is turned OFF when the time saving state ends.

On the other hand, when "falling" is not won in the falling lottery (S62: No), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates the falling process. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the first game state after the end of the jackpot game is the "high probability high base state", various flags are changed by not winning the "fall" in the fall lottery. By terminating the fall process without doing so, the "high accuracy high base state" will be maintained.

Also, when the number of times of variation of the special symbol to be executed this time is not less than 101 (S60: NO), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the number of times of variation of the special symbol to be executed this time is the 101st time. (S67). When the variation frequency of the special figure executed this time is the 101st time (S67: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the fall flag is ON (S68). As described above, the falling flag is turned ON when "falling" is won in the falling lottery. Therefore, if the fall flag is ON, the jackpot probability is in the normal probability state by winning the "fall" in the fall lottery in the special figure fluctuation before this special figure fluctuation. . Then, when it is determined that the falling flag is ON (S68: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns OFF the time saving flag to end the time saving state (S69), and turns OFF the falling flag (S70). , S66 to set the game state designation command, and then the falling process is terminated. As a result, if the number of fluctuations of the special figure to be executed this time is the 101st time, it is already in the normal probability state by winning the "fall" in the fall lottery, but it will be in a short time state until the 100th special figure fluctuation. will be controlled.

On the other hand, if the fall flag is OFF (S68: No), the current game state is a high probability state, so the game control microcomputer 61 stores it in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM 64. The falling random number is read out (S71). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a fall lottery with reference to the fall judgment table T4. When "falling" is won in the falling lottery (S72: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the variable probability flag to set the jackpot probability to the normal probability state (S73), and shortens the time to end the time saving state. The flag is turned off (S74). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S66, sets the game state designation command, and then ends the falling process. As a result, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure after the end of the jackpot game is the 101st time, if "falling" is won in the falling lottery, it is set to "normal probability state and non-time saving state (non-electric support control)". Therefore, until the 100th time after the end of the jackpot game, it was controlled to the "high probability state and short working time state (electrical support control)".

On the other hand, when "falling" is not won in the falling lottery (S72: No), the game control microcomputer 61 shifts to S66, sets the game state designation command, and then ends the falling process. Since the fall flag is OFF and the "fall" is not won in the fall lottery, the fall processing is finished without changing various flags, thereby maintaining the "high probability and high base state".

Moreover, when the negative determination is made in S67, it means that the number of variations of the special symbols executed this time is the 102nd time or later (S67: No). In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S71, reads out the fall random number, performs a fall lottery, and when it is determined that "fall" is won in the fall lottery (S72: Yes), a probability variable flag and a time saving Both flags are turned OFF (S73, S74), and after shifting to S66 and setting the game state designation command, the falling process is terminated. When "Falling" is won in the falling lottery after 101 times after the end of the jackpot game, the high probability state and the time saving state are terminated, and control is performed to the "normal probability state and non-time saving state (non-electric support control)". will be

On the other hand, when it is determined that "fall" is not won in the fall lottery (S73: No), the game control microcomputer 61 shifts to S66, sets the game state designation command, and then ends the fall process. By ending the fall processing without changing the various flags due to not winning the "fall" in the fall lottery, the "high probability high base state" is maintained even after the number of special symbol fluctuations exceeds 101 times. will be The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the processes of S63 and S72 is an example of the lottery means of the present invention.

(Second Special Figure Jackpot Judgment Process)
Next, according to FIG. 11, the contents of the second special figure jackpot determination process (S42 in FIG. 9) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b of the RAM 64 (S80), and refers to the jackpot determination table (S81). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the variable probability flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current game state is a high probability state (S82). Here, the variable probability flag is not ON, that is, when it is determined that it is in the normal probability state (S82: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the jackpot random number in the normal probability state in the jackpot determination table T1. , whether or not the same random number as the jackpot random number read in S80 exists, that is, whether or not it is a jackpot is determined (S83).

On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is ON in S82, that is, when it is determined that the current game state is a high probability state (S82: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the high probability state among the jackpot determination table T1. With reference to the jackpot random numbers, it is determined whether or not there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read in S80, that is, whether or not it is a jackpot (S84).

When it is determined to be a jackpot in S83 (S83: Yes) or when it is determined to be a jackpot in S84 (S84: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b. A jackpot type random number is read, and the jackpot type is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table T2 (S85). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot pattern of the special figure, the stop pattern of the special figure, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot effect pattern, etc. are different. Here, the distribution rate is the probability that a predetermined jackpot is selected from among a plurality of types of jackpots set in the jackpot type determination table. Also, the maximum number of rounds is the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns ON the big win flag indicating that the big win is determined in the big win determination (S86). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the second special figure big winning symbol corresponding to the kind of the big winning determined in S85 in the special figure buffer (S88), End the special figure jackpot determination process.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit in S83 (S83: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the random number range for the sudden hit in the big hit determination table T1, and the same random number as the big hit random number read out in S80. exists, that is, whether or not it is a sudden hit (S87). For example, if the jackpot random number read in S80 is "3000", "3000" exists in the random number range 165 to 6718 corresponding to the jackpot determination table T1. (S87: Yes).
When it is determined to be a hit in S87 (S87: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop design data for confirming and displaying the hit design of the second special figure in the special figure buffer ( S88), the second special figure jackpot determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is not determined to be a hit at the time of collision (S87: No), after the end of S86, or when it is not determined to be a big hit at S84 (S84: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S88. . When it is not determined to be a hit (S87: No), or when it is not determined to be a big hit in S84, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is "losing". In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the second special figure losing symbol in the special figure buffer, and ends the second special figure jackpot determination process. It should be noted that "sudden hit" can be determined when it is not determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, and since there are not a plurality of accidental hit types like the jackpot types, the process of S87 is executed. Alternatively, the process may proceed to S88. Also, as described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, when "falling" is won in the falling lottery, the variable probability flag is turned off and the jackpot probability becomes the normal probability state, so after the 101st fall after the jackpot game A situation is created in which it is possible to suddenly win in the second special jackpot determination when "falling" is won in the lottery.

(First special figure jackpot determination process)
Next, according to FIG. 12, the contents of the first special figure jackpot determination process (S49 in FIG. 9) will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate|omitted about the part with the same flow of a process as a 2nd special-figure jackpot determination process.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes each process in the same manner as the second special figure jackpot determination process. However, if it is not determined as a big hit in S83 (S83: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S88 without determining whether or not it is an accidental hit.

(Second special figure variation pattern selection process)
Next, according to FIGS. 13 and 15, the contents of the second special figure variation pattern selection process (S43 in FIG. 9) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game state is in the time saving state (S90). Whether it is in a time saving state can be determined by whether the information (time saving flag) which can specify whether it is in a time saving state is ON.

When the time saving flag is not ON, that is, when it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (S90: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S91. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is ON, that is, if it is determined that the game is in the time saving state (S90: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S99. The game control microcomputer 61 that has moved to S91 or S99 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S91, S99). When it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S91, S99: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special figure variation pattern selection table and selects a special figure variation pattern (S92, S100). For example, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the fluctuation pattern random number in the case of a big hit in the non-time-saving state. Similarly, if it is in the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the fluctuation pattern random number in the case of a jackpot in the time saving state. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the acquired variation pattern random number to select. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S98.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S91 that the jackpot flag is not ON (S91: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the obtained jackpot random number is a random hit establishment random number (S93). . When the acquired jackpot random number exists in the jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a hit in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a hit establishment random number (S93: Yes). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special figure variation pattern with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table (S94). The special figure variation pattern selected at this time is a special figure variation pattern for a sudden hit. The game control microcomputer 61 having selected the special figure variation pattern in S94 proceeds to S98.

On the other hand, when the obtained jackpot random number is not a random hit establishment random number (S93: No), or when it is determined in S99 that the jackpot flag is not ON (S99: No), the game control microcomputer 61 The reach random number stored in the first storage area of the 2 special figure reservation storage unit 64b is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the acquired reach random number is the reach establishment random number (S95, S101). If it is a non-working time saving state, the reach random number obtained from the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, out of the reach determination table T3, whether or not it is a reach random number that is set to a non-working time saving state judge. When the reach random number which is acquired exists in the reach random number at the time of non time saving state, micro-computer 61 for game control, it decides that it is the reach establishment random number (S95: Yes). Similarly, when it is in the time saving state, the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b is set to the time saving state in the reach determination table T3 in the game control microcomputer 61 Determine whether or not it is a reach random number. When the acquired reach random number exists in the reach random number in the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is the reach establishment random number (S101: Yes).

Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special figure variation pattern with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table (S96, S102). For example, if it is a non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the variation pattern random number that becomes a loss with reach in the non-time-saving state. Similarly, if it is a time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the variation pattern random number that becomes loss with reach in the time-saving state. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, and is associated with the same random value as the acquired variation pattern random number. Select a special figure variation pattern.

Also, when it is determined that the reach random number is not the reach establishment random number in S95 or S101 (S95, S101: No), the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special figure variation pattern with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table. (S97, S103). For example, if it is a non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the variation pattern random number that becomes a loss without reach in the non-time-saving state. Similarly, if it is a time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the variation pattern random number that becomes a loss without reach in the time-saving state. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, and is associated with the same random value as the acquired variation pattern random number. Select a special figure variation pattern.

After the end of S92, S94, S96, S97, S100, S102, S103, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (Fig. 13 S98), the second special figure variation pattern selection process is terminated.

The variation pattern data set in the special figure variation pattern buffer at S98 is included in the variation start command for the special figure set at S46 and S53 of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 9), and the main side timer interrupt process. is output to the sub-control board 100 by the output processing (S10 in FIG. 7).

Hereinafter, control of the second special figure variation pattern selection process when the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection tables T5-1 to T5-4 shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to (d) Explain the contents.
If it is a special figure variation from the 1st time to the 99th time after the end of the jackpot, the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table T5-1 shown in FIG. 5(a). At this time, if it is determined to be a jackpot regardless of the state of the jackpot probability, the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected (S100). Also, when it is determined that there is a reach loss regardless of the jackpot probability, the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected (S102). Moreover, when it is determined that there is no reach loss regardless of the jackpot probability, the special figure variation pattern P3 or P4 is selected according to the number of special figure reservations (S103).

If it is the 100th special figure variation after the jackpot game, a special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table T5-2 shown in FIG. 5(b). At this time, if it is determined to be a jackpot regardless of the state of the jackpot probability, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected (S100). In addition, when "falling" is not won in the falling lottery, the probability variation flag remains ON, so that the probability of big hits is high. Incidentally, the time saving flag is also kept ON. If it is determined to be lost in this state, the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected regardless of the reach determination result (S102). In addition, when "falling" is won in the falling lottery, the probability variation flag is turned off, so that the probability of a big hit becomes a normal probability state. Incidentally, the time saving flag remains ON. If it is determined to be lost in this state, the special figure variation pattern P7 is selected regardless of the reach determination result (S103).

If it is a special figure variation after the 101st time after the jackpot game, a special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table T5-3 shown in FIG. 5(c). However, this is limited to the case where "fall" has not been won in the fall lottery until the first end condition is met. At this time, if it is determined to be a big hit regardless of the presence or absence of the state of the probability of a big hit and the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern P8 is selected (S92, S100). In addition, when "falling" is not won in the falling lottery, the probability variation flag remains ON, so that the probability of big hits is high. Incidentally, the time saving flag is also kept ON. If it is determined to be lost in this state, the special figure variation pattern P9 is selected regardless of the reach determination result (S102). In addition, when "falling" is won in the falling lottery, the probability variation flag is turned off, so that the probability of a big hit becomes a normal probability state. By the way, the time saving flag is also turned OFF. In this state, when it is determined to be a loss, the special figure variation pattern P10 is selected (S97), and when it is determined to be a hit, the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected (S94).

If it is determined to be a sudden hit in the lottery of the second special figure after the 101st time after the jackpot game, if it is a special figure fluctuation after that, the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table T5-4 shown in FIG. 5 (d) A special figure variation pattern is selected with reference. It should be noted that the game state when the special figure variation pattern selection table T5-4 is selected is "low probability high base state". In this state, when it is determined as a big hit, the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected (S100). Also, when it is determined that there is a reach loss, the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected (S102). Also, when it is determined that there is no reach loss, the special figure variation pattern P14 or the special figure variation pattern P15 is selected according to the number of special figure reservations (S103).

(First special figure variation pattern selection process)
Next, according to FIGS. 14 and 15, the contents of the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S50 in FIG. 9) will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate|omitted about the part with the same flow of a process as a 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern selection process.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes each process like the second special figure variation pattern selection process. However, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot flag is not ON in S91, it executes the processing of S93, that is, the processing of S95 without judging whether or not it is a random number that hits at random. do.

(Special symbol variation processing)
Next, according to FIG. 16, the contents of the special symbol variation process (S18 in FIG. 7) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in S43 or S50 of FIG. 9) has ended (S110). When it is determined that the fluctuation time of the special symbols has ended (S110: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 sets a fluctuation stop command for stopping the fluctuation display of the special symbols in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S111 ). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 causes the special symbol display device to display the variation of the special symbol being executed by the symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol data after the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern has passed. A special symbol stop process for stopping is executed (S112). This symbol is a symbol corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data set in the second special figure jackpot determination process (S88 in FIG. 11) or the first special figure jackpot determination process (S88 in FIG. 12).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process, which will be described later (S113). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S114), and when it is determined to be ON (S114: Yes), executes a game state reset process (S115). In this game state reset process, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON, and if it is determined to be ON, the variable probability flag is turned OFF. Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and when it is determined that it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal probability state and non-time saving state. Also, at this time, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the fall flag is ON, and if it is determined to be ON, turns the fall flag OFF.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a jackpot opening setting to start a jackpot game (S116), and sets an opening command for executing the jackpot opening (S117). The opening of the big win is an effect such as displaying an effect image celebrating the occurrence of the big win on the effect display device 7 or reproducing a music piece celebrating the occurrence of the big win from each speaker 8 . In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a special electric accessary product process (S118). First, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special electric role operation valid counter in the special electric role product processing. The special electric role operation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. Then, when the round start time is reached, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the round start command in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . Then, the game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the big prize opening 32 in an opening pattern corresponding to the kind of big win. Then, during the round game, when the maximum number of game balls wins after the big winning port 32 is opened, or when a predetermined opening time elapses, the game control microcomputer 61 closes the opening/closing member 31. The round game is ended by closing the large winning opening 32.例文帳に追加The game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the big winning opening 32 for the number of rounds determined for each type of big winning. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the special electric role operation effective counter each time a round game is started, and when the value of the special electric role operation effective counter becomes "0", the jackpot game is terminated. Let Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an ending command for executing an ending effect in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . After that, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the jackpot flag.

After the special electric accessary product process (S118) ends, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state setting process (S119). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the variable probability flag and turns on the time saving flag in order to control the game state after the end of the jackpot game to be a high probability state and a time saving state. After that, the special symbol variation process is terminated. When it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not ended (S110: No), or when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON (S114: No), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates the special symbol variation process. do. In addition, the RAM 64 is provided with a number storage unit (not shown) for storing the number of executions of the special figure variation, and the game control microcomputer 61 executes (starts or end), by updating the number of times stored in the number of times storage unit, it is possible to count the number of executions of the special figure variation after the end of the jackpot game. The number of times stored in the number-of-times storage unit is reset when the next jackpot game is played. Also, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a command for instructing the number of times stored in the number storage unit to the effect control microcomputer 101 in the output buffer of the RAM 64 .

(Game state management process)
Next, according to FIG. 17, the content of the game state management process (S113 in FIG. 16) will be described. This processing will be described with the second special figure variation as the target.
The game control microcomputer 61 confirms whether or not the symbol confirmed and displayed in S112 of FIG. 16 is the second special figure collision winning symbol (S120). The game control microcomputer 61 can confirm whether or not it is an accidental hitting design by reading the special figure stop design data set in the special figure buffer. If it is a hit pattern (S120: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the time saving flag (S121), and sets "25" to the time saving counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special pattern in the time saving state by subtraction. is set (S122). The value set in S122 is the number of times of the time-saving state provided by the determination of the accidental winning symbol. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 1, a first time saving flag and a second time saving flag are set. A 1st time saving flag is a flag used when controlling to the time saving state based on jackpot election. A 2nd time saving flag is a flag used when controlling to the time saving state based on a sudden hit. Therefore, the time saving flag used in S121 is the "second time saving flag". After the end of S122, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the game state designation command in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S127), and then ends the game state management process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hitting pattern (S120: No), the game control microcomputer 61 confirms whether or not the time saving flag (second time saving flag) is ON (S123). When the time saving flag (second time saving flag) is ON (S123: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the time saving counter (S124). Next, the game control microcomputer 61 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (S125). When the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S125: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the time saving flag (second time saving flag) (S126). After execution of S126, if it is determined that the time saving flag (second time saving flag) is not ON (S123: No), or if it is determined that the value of the time saving counter after subtracting 1 is not "0" (S125: No ), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the game state designation command in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S127), and then ends the game state management process. The game state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub-control board 100 in the output process (S10 in FIG. 6) of the main side timer interrupt process.

(Transition Mode of Game State)
As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1, when a jackpot is won, the high probability state is always set, but the presence or absence of the time saving state and the number of times of operation differ depending on the winning timing of the falling lottery.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing how the game state transitions based on the control described above. Drawing 19 is a figure showing the setting mode of the definite variable flag and the time saving flag based on control mentioned above.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a jackpot is won during a "low-probability/low-base state (normal mode)", a "high-probability/high-base state" is entered after the jackpot game ends. The mode set at this time is the first mode. During the "high certainty high base state", the special figure jackpot determination and the falling lottery are performed at the same cycle and every variation (every time the special figure variation is performed). When "falling" is elected in the falling lottery, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, so that the jackpot probability becomes the normal probability state when the special figure variation starts (see FIG. 19(a)). In other words, the high-probability state ends when the "fall" is won in the drop lottery. However, even after the jackpot probability becomes the normal probability state, the time saving state is maintained until the first end condition (100 times special figure fluctuation is performed after the jackpot game ends) is established. Therefore, the game state in the case of winning the "Fall" in the fall lottery becomes the "low probability high base state" until the first end condition is satisfied (see FIG. 19(a)).

On the other hand, the game state when "falling" is not won in the falling lottery continues to be the "high probability high base state". In addition, as the effect mode, the first mode is set until the first end condition is satisfied regardless of the lottery result of the fall lottery. That is, the first mode is an effect mode in which it is possible to stay up to 100 times regardless of the lottery result of the fall lottery, and the time saving state is maintained up to 100 times. During the first mode, when "falling" is won in the falling lottery, the time-saving state is terminated due to the establishment of the first end condition, and a "low probability low base state" is entered. Normal mode is set in this state. On the other hand, in the first mode, if the "fall" is not won in the drop lottery, the "high probability and high base state" is maintained even after the first end condition is met. After the end of the jackpot game, the game shifts to the second mode at the start of the 101st special figure variation. In the first mode, when the jackpot lottery is won, the "high-probability/high base state" is entered after the jackpot game, and the first mode is set again.

The entry condition for the first mode is to win the jackpot lottery during the "low probability/low base state". The conditions for ending the first mode are that "fall" is won in the fall lottery and the first end condition is satisfied, the first end condition is satisfied without winning "fall" in the fall lottery, or a jackpot is won. It is one of being elected.

The second mode is an effect mode of "high-probability state confirmation" set only when "falling" is never won in the falling lottery in the first mode. Note that the fall lottery is executed even during the second mode, and the "high probability/high base state" is maintained until the "fall" is won. Therefore, in FIG. 18, it is shown as time saving X times.

During the second mode (high probability high base state), if you win the "fall" in the falling lottery, as described in FIGS. The game state before the start is a "low-probability-low base state" (see FIG. 19(b)). In the second special figure jackpot determination executed in this state, there is a case where it is determined as "hit at random" (Fig. 4(a)). That is, the game control microcomputer 61 performs special figure jackpot determination processing after execution of the falling lottery, and determines whether to make it a time saving state or a non-time saving state according to the result of the special figure jackpot determination processing. If it is determined to be a "hit at random", it is controlled from the next variation to the time-saving state, so the game state after the pattern variation that becomes "hit at random" is "low probability high base state" (Fig. 19 ( b) see). In this state, the third mode is set. On the other hand, if "falling" is won in the falling lottery, but it is not determined as "hitting at random" but is determined as "losing", the game state from the next variation becomes "low probability low base state". Normal mode is set in this state. In other words, after the jackpot game, in the fall lottery after 100 special fluctuations are completed, if you win the "fall" in the fall lottery, it is decided whether to take a relief measure to give a time-saving state due to a sudden hit. be done. In the second mode, when the jackpot lottery is won, the "high probability/high base state" is set after the jackpot game, and the first mode is set again. An example of the result of the first lottery according to the present invention is to win the “fall” lottery and to be judged as “accidental hit”. An example of the result of the second lottery of the present invention is that "fall" is won in the drop lottery, and it is not determined as "accidental hit" but is determined as "losing".

The second mode entry condition is that the first end condition (the specified number of special figure fluctuations are performed) is established without winning the "fall" in the fall lottery during the first mode. The condition for ending the second mode is to win a "fall" in the drop lottery or to win a jackpot.

The 3rd mode is a performance mode set from the next variation when ``falling'' is won in the falling lottery in the 2nd mode and when ``hit at random'' is determined in the 2nd special figure jackpot determination. In addition, since the jackpot probability in the "low probability high base state (third mode)" is the normal probability state, the fall lottery is not executed. Moreover, the upper limit number of times of the time-saving state set by being determined as an accidental hit is set to "25 times". Therefore, when the number of special figure fluctuations performed in the "low probability high base state" reaches "25 times", the time saving state ends and becomes the "low probability low base state". Normal mode is set in this state. In the third mode, when the jackpot lottery is won, the "high probability/high base state" is set again, and after the jackpot game, the first mode is set again.

The entry condition for the third mode is to win "fall" in the fall lottery during the second mode, and to be judged as "accidental hit" in the second special figure jackpot judgment. The third mode end condition is either that the number of special figure fluctuations performed in the "low probability high base state" reaches "25 times" or that a big hit is won.

In the pachinko game machine 1, as the game state after the end of the jackpot game, the game state is first controlled to the "high probability and high base state". During the ``high-probability-high base state'', game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 22, and in the pachinko game machine 1, digestion of the second special figure reservation takes precedence over digestion of the first special figure reservation. be done. Therefore, the falling lottery is mainly performed based on the prize winning to the second starting port 22. - 特許庁Then, it is set from the next variation that is determined to be "accidental hit" by winning the "fall" in the fall lottery during the "high probability high base state (second mode)" and the second special jackpot judgment " In the low certainty high base state (third mode), by maintaining the time saving state, the special figure jackpot determination is likely to be executed continuously based on the winning of the second start port 22. On the other hand, "low probability low base state" that is set when "falling" is elected in the falling lottery during "high probability high base state (second mode)" and "losing" is determined in the second jackpot judgment (Normal mode)”, the game ball is more likely to enter the first starting port 11 than the second starting port 22 due to the non-time saving state. Therefore, the special figure jackpot determination is likely to be executed based on the winning to the first starting port 11 .

In the conventional fall lottery, there were only two options: to win the "fall" in the fall lottery and fall to the normal probability state, or to maintain the high probability state without winning the "fall" in the fall lottery. However, according to this control, there is a possibility that an accidental hit will be determined even if "fall" is won in the drop lottery. For this reason, even if it falls into a normal-probability state, it can be made to have expectation with respect to whether a time saving state will be maintained.

The game control microcomputer 61 that controls the game state by controlling the probability variable flag and the time saving flag according to the result of the fall lottery or the number of special figure fluctuations after the end of the jackpot game is an example of the game state control means of the present invention. be.

(Sub-side main control processing)
Next, according to FIG. 20, the sub-side main control process will be described.
First, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs initial setting (S130). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 102 setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt (circuit for managing time), reset various flags, counters, timers, etc. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the power-off signal is ON, and the contents of the RAM 120 are normal (S131). Initialize (S132) and proceed to S133. Moreover, when a positive determination is made in S131 (S131: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S133 without initializing the RAM 120 . In other words, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (S131: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 initializes the RAM 120. However, if the contents of the RAM 120 are maintained normally (S131: Yes), the RAM 120 is not initialized even though the power-off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. Note that when the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset. Also, these S130 to S132 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 prohibits interruption (S133), and executes random number update processing (S134). In this random number update process, the initial values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. Incidentally, the random numbers for determining the effect include a variable effect pattern random number for determining a variable effect pattern, an advance notice effect random number for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number updating process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes command transmission processing (S135). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the effect control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the sound control board 78, the lamp control board 79 and the like. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes interruption permission (S136). Thereafter, S133 to S136 are repeatedly executed. Further, while the interrupt is enabled, it becomes possible to execute the reception interrupt process (S137), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S138) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S139).

(Receive interrupt processing)
Next, reception interrupt processing (S137 in FIG. 20) will be described.
Effect control microcomputer 101, from the main control board 60, whether the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) given to the external INT (interrupt) input section of the effect control microcomputer 101 has changed, that is, the command It is determined whether or not it is time to receive. For example, it is determined whether the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from high level to low level. And when it determines with it not being the timing to receive, the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control complete|finishes this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to receive, the performance control microcomputer 101 receives various commands transmitted from the main control board 60 and stores the received various commands in the reception buffer of the RAM 120.例文帳に追加This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S138, S139).

(1 ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, according to FIG. 21, the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S138 in FIG. 20) will be described.

The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 1 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 executes input processing (S140). In this input process, the effect control microcomputer 101 is based on the detection signals from the effect lever push detection switch 6a, the effect lever rotation detection switch 6b, and the effect button detection switch 9a, switch data ( edge data and level data).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes output processing (S141). In this output process, the effect symbol variation display start command set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 in the later-described variation effect start process (S186 in FIG. 24) is output to the image control board 200. FIG. In addition, in order to light the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, the lamp processing (S153 in FIG. 22) etc. in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later is performed. It outputs the lamp data to the lamp control board 79 . That is, the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data. In addition, in order to output sound from the speaker 8 in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, the sound data created in the sound control processing (S154 in FIG. Output. In other words, the sound is output from the speaker 8 according to the sound data. Further, in order to drive the movable body 15 in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, drive data (data for driving the movable body 15) is created, and the created drive data is output. That is, the movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation pattern according to the drive data.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an effect symbol variation display start command has been output (S142). The effect symbol variation display start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 in the variable effect start process (S186 in FIG. 24), which will be described later, and is output to the image control board 200 in S141. Here, when the production control microcomputer 101 determines that the production pattern variation display start command is output (S142: Yes), it starts measuring the variation time of the variation production pattern (S143). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S144). After the end of S144, or when it is determined that the effect symbol variation display start command is not output (S142: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 ends the 1ms timer interrupt process.

(10 ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, referring to FIG. 22, the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S139 in FIG. 20) will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 10 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 executes received command analysis processing (FIG. 23), which will be described later (S150), and executes switch state acquisition processing (S151). In this switch state acquisition process, the switch data created in the input process of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S140 in FIG. 21) is stored in the RAM 120 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Subsequently, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, a switch process for setting display contents such as button effects displayed by the effect display device 7 is executed (S152). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes lamp processing (S153). In this lamp processing, lamp data is created for controlling the light emission of each lamp (board lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, etc.) in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, time management of light emission effect, etc. I do. As a result, each lamp performs a light emitting effect that matches the display of the effect display device 7. - 特許庁

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes voice control processing (S154). In this audio control processing, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from each speaker 8) is created, the created audio data is output to the audio control board 78, and time management of audio production is performed. As a result, the sound is output from each speaker 8 in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7 . Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S155), and terminates the 10ms timer interrupt processing. In other processing (S155), processing such as updating the variable effect pattern random number, the notice effect random number for determining the notice effect, and the like is executed.

(Received command analysis processing)
Next, according to FIG. 23, the received command analysis process (S150 in FIG. 22) will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game state designation command is received from the main control board 60 (S160). When it is determined that the game state designation command has been received (S160: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes sub-side game state setting processing (S161). In this sub-side game state setting process, the received game state designation command is analyzed, and the game state flag is set based on the information included in the game state designation command. The game state flag is a flag indicating the currently set game state. For example, when the information included in the game state specifying command indicates a "low probability/low base state", the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the game state flag "1". When the "low probability high base state" is indicated, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the game state flag "2". When the "high-probability-high base state" is indicated, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the game state flag "3". In addition, a flag may be set so as to distinguish between the time saving state based on the jackpot game and the time saving state based on the accidental hit. For example, when a variation start command for a special figure that specifies "hit at random" is input, the production control microcomputer 101, by the command and the game state designation command, "low probability high base state”, and the game state flag “4” may be set. Similarly, if "Fall" is won in the drop lottery before the first end condition is satisfied, the effect control microcomputer 101 outputs the game state designation command, the command for instructing the number of times stored in the number storage unit, or the like. , the game state flag may be set to "2" by identifying the "low-probability-high base state" based on the jackpot. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the mode status in accordance with the setting of the game state flag. The mode status is for determining the production mode to be set. In the pachinko game machine 1, mode status "0" corresponds to "normal mode", mode status "1" corresponds to "first mode", mode status "2" corresponds to "second mode", Mode status "3" corresponds to "third mode". By referring to the current mode status, the effect control microcomputer 101 can identify the current effect mode.

After the end of S161, or when it is determined that the game state designation command is not received (S160: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the opening command is received from the main control board 60 (S162 ). When it is determined that an opening command has been received (S162: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes an opening effect selection process (S163). In this opening effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. This production is produced by the image displayed by the production display device 7, the light emission of the board lamp 2a and the like, the sound output by each speaker 8, and the like, and differs depending on the type of the jackpot. Specifically, an opening effect selection table (not shown) in which an opening effect is associated with each opening command is referred to, and an opening effect associated with the received opening command is selected. Then, an opening effect command for starting the opening effect of the selected content is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.例文帳に追加

After the end of S163, or when it is determined that the opening command is not received (S162: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the round designation command is received from the main control board 60 (S164). . When it is determined that the round designation command has been received (S164: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes round effect selection processing (S165). In this round effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed in each round of the jackpot game is selected. This production is produced by the image displayed by the production display device 7, the light emission of the board lamp 2a and the like, the sound output by each speaker 8, and the like, and differs depending on the type of the jackpot. Specifically, a round effect table (not shown) in which round effects are associated with each round designation command is referred to, and a round effect associated with the received round designation command is selected. Then, a round effect command for starting the round effect of the selected content is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.例文帳に追加

After the end of S165, or when it is determined that the round designation command is not received (S164: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the ending command is received from the main control board 60 (S166). . When it is determined that the ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S166: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes ending effect selection processing (S167). In this ending effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed at the end of the big win is selected according to the type of the big win that triggered the big win game being executed. This production is produced by the image displayed by the production display device 7, the light emission of the board lamp 2a and the like, the sound output by each speaker 8, and the like, and differs depending on the type of the jackpot. Specifically, an ending effect table (not shown) in which ending effects are associated with each ending command is referred to, and an ending effect associated with the received ending command is selected. Then, an ending effect command for starting the ending effect of the selected content is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.例文帳に追加

After the end of S167, or when it is determined that the ending command is not received from the main control board 60 (S166: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 receives the special figure fluctuation start command from the main control board 60. It is determined whether or not (S168). When it determines with having received the fluctuation|variation start command for special figures (S168:Yes), the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control performs the fluctuation|variation production|presentation start processing (FIG. 24) mentioned later (S169).

After the end of S169, or when it is determined that the fluctuation start command is not received from the main control board 60 (S168: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 receives the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 60 or not. is determined (S170). When it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 60 (S170: Yes), the production control microcomputer 101 executes the fluctuation production end process (S171). In this fluctuation production end processing, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production in the output buffer of the RAM 120 . When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 200 by the command transmission process (S135 in FIG. The symbol 7R is confirmed and displayed through a predetermined stop pattern.

After the end of S171, or when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is not received from the main control board 60 (S170: No), the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S172), and receives command analysis processing. exit. In other processing (S172), processing based on commands other than the above commands (for example, a variation start command for a normal pattern or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed.

(Variation production start processing)
Next, according to FIG. 24, the variable effect start process (S169 in FIG. 23) will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received variation start command (S180). The variation start command includes information on the special figure variation pattern set in the special figure variation pattern selection process, special figure stop design (jackpot type determination result) and the like.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 subtracts the value of the special figure reservation effect counter based on the fluctuation start command analyzed in S180 (S181), and the start winning command etc. stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit Each data is shifted to the old storage area (S182). Specifically, when the fluctuation start command analyzed at S180 is the second special figure fluctuation start command, the production control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the value of the second special figure reservation production counter (S181), Each data such as the start winning command stored in the 2 special figure pending effect storage unit 122 is shifted to the old storage area (S182). Similarly, when the fluctuation start command analyzed in S180 is the first special figure fluctuation start command, the production control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the value of the first special figure reservation production counter (S181), Each data such as the start winning command stored in the 1 special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 is shifted to the old storage area (S182).

Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 checks the current mode status (S183). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to the value of the mode status, and when the effect display device 7 displays the variable effect pattern, the left effect pattern 7L, the middle effect pattern 7C, and the right effect that are finally displayed are determined. A combination of symbols 7R is selected by referring to a performance symbol selection table (not shown) (S184). In the pachinko game machine 1, when the accidental winning is determined, the accidental winning symbol combination is determined. This hitting symbol combination may be the same as the losing symbol combination without reach, the losing symbol combination with reach, or the like, or may be a symbol combination different from any of these symbol combinations.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes effect content selection processing (S185). The effect control microcomputer 101 selects the contents of the effect (fluctuation effect pattern) to be performed according to the change of the effect pattern from the effect selection table based on the instructed special figure variation pattern as the effect content selection process. do. As described with reference to FIG. 5, for example, the content of the battle between the main character and the enemy character is determined in the variable effect pattern. A variation effect pattern may be determined for each type of enemy character that is an opponent. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the effect symbol variation display start command for causing the effect display device 7 to start displaying the effect contents selected in S185 in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (S186). The performance symbol variation display start command includes performance image data for displaying the performance symbols on the performance display device 7 in addition to the performance contents. Then, the effect symbol variation display start command including the effect image data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120, so that the effect image data is transferred to the image control board in the output process of the 1ms timer interrupt process (S141 in FIG. 21). 200. As a result, the effect pattern and the effect image based on the effect image data are displayed on the effect display device 7. - 特許庁After that, the production control microcomputer 101 ends the variable production start process.

The effect control microcomputer 101, which instructs the image control board 200 to execute a game effect (a confrontation effect, a branch effect, a settlement effect, etc.) based on a variable effect pattern, is an example of effect control means. In addition, the image control board 200 that receives an instruction from the performance control microcomputer 101 and causes the performance display device 7 to execute a game performance (match performance, branch performance, settlement performance, etc.) based on the variable performance pattern is also an example of performance control means. is. Also, sound may be output from the speaker 8 or the side lamps 23a and 23b may flash in accordance with the content of the presentation. In this case, each control board 78, 79 that controls these members is also an example of the effect control means.

(Production example)
An example of a game effect based on a variable effect pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 25. FIG. Note that FIG. 25 shows a state in which a different background image is displayed for each effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 25(a), when a jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game becomes a "high probability/high base state". Then, the first mode is set until the special figure variation from the 1st time to the 100th time after the jackpot game is performed. Also, during the first mode, a "fight effect" between the main character M1 and the enemy character B1 is performed. In the first mode, when "Falling" is won in the fall lottery, it becomes a "Low-probability-high base state", and when "Falling" is not won in the fall lottery, it becomes a "High-probability-high base state". However, the first mode is set regardless of the state of the jackpot probability. Furthermore, during the first mode, the confrontation effect can be executed regardless of the result of the falling lottery. Also, during the first mode, when it is determined that the game is a big win, the showdown effect can be executed. For this reason, the player cannot know whether or not he/she has won the "Fall" in the fall lottery from the aspect of the confrontation production, and even if the player wins the "Fall" in the fall lottery, the high Expectation can be given to the continuation of the stochastic state. In addition, it is also possible to make the player expect to win a big prize from the aspect of the confrontation presentation.

As shown in FIG. 25(b), in the 100th special figure variation after the jackpot game, a "branching effect" is performed in which the main character M1 challenges a mission. In this example, the mission "Kill all enemies" is presented. During the first mode, if you have already won the "fall" in the fall lottery, the production will be performed in a manner that the mission will fail (all enemies cannot be defeated), and from the next special figure change (101st time after the jackpot game) The game state of becomes "low probability low base state" and shifts to normal mode. On the other hand, if the fall lottery has never been elected to "fall", the production is performed in a manner that the mission is successful (defeat all the enemies), and the game state from the next special figure fluctuation (101st time after the jackpot game) continues to be in the "high-precision-high-base state", and the mode shifts from the first mode to the second mode.

As shown in FIG. 25(c), during the "high base state (second mode)", the main character M1 and the enemy character B1 perform a "settling effect". Fall lottery is executed even during the second mode. If you win the "fall" in the fall lottery, you will be in a "low probability low base state". However, if the second special figure jackpot determination in the "low probability low base state" "hit hit" is determined, the game state from "low probability low base state" to "low probability high base state", the next fluctuation to the third mode (see FIG. 25(d)). On the other hand, if you win the "fall" in the fall lottery, but the "sudden hit" is not determined by the second special jackpot judgment in the "low probability low base state", that is, if the "loss" is determined, The game state does not change from the "low probability/low base state" and shifts to the normal mode from the next variation. On the other hand, during the "high probability high base state (second mode)", if "fall" is not won in the drop lottery, the game state does not change from the "high probability high base state", so the second mode continues. .

As shown in FIG. 25(d), during the "low probability/high base state (third mode)", a "fight effect" between the main character M1 and the enemy character B1 is performed. Since the third mode is the "low-probability-high base state", the fall lottery is not executed. Then, the upper limit number of times of the "low probability base state (third mode)" is set to "25 times", and if the jackpot is won within 25 times, after the jackpot game, the "high probability base state (third mode)" state (first mode)”. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won within 25 times, it is controlled to the "low probability low base state (normal mode)" with the end of the special figure fluctuation of the upper limit number of times.

In the game effects (showdown effect, branch effect, conclusion effect) based on the variable effect pattern, the lottery result of the fall lottery (falling to the normal probability state) depends on whether or not the main character M1 wins or succeeds in the mission. ) is reported. Further, these effects are executed with common contents regardless of the result of the drop lottery until the result of the drop lottery, such as the victory of the main character M1, is displayed. For this reason, for example, the lottery result of the falling lottery cannot be guessed from the production content such as the confrontation production before the production is performed in the mode in which the main character M1 wins or loses. A game effect (a confrontation effect, a branch effect, and a settlement effect) based on the variable effect pattern is an example of the notification effect of the present invention.

In this way, in the case of the conventional fall lottery, there are two ways to win the "fall" in the fall lottery and fall to the normal probability state, or to maintain the high probability state without winning the "fall" in the fall lottery. By adopting the control of this embodiment, even if "falling" is elected in the falling lottery, the sudden hit is determined, and the time saving state is restored again. may be controlled. Therefore, it is possible to amuse the player without simply switching to the normal probability state or maintaining the high probability state. In addition, even if it falls to the normal probability state, it is possible to make people expect that the relief measure of the short working hours state will be taken.

[Effects of Embodiment]
(1) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, if it is a conventional fall lottery, it is possible to win "fall" in the fall lottery and fall to the normal probability state, or win "fall" in the fall lottery. Even if the only option was to maintain the high probability state without doing it, even if you win the "fall" in the fall lottery, the sudden hit will be decided again, shortening the time again. It can be state controlled. Therefore, it is possible to amuse the player without simply switching to the normal probability state or maintaining the high probability state. In addition, even if it falls to the normal probability state, it is possible to make people expect that the relief measure of the short working hours state will be taken.

(2) In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 (lottery means) executes a falling lottery each time a pattern change occurs until the number of executions of the falling lottery exceeds 100 times (prescribed number of times). If it is decided to fall to the normal probability state in the fall lottery after exceeding 100 times, it will be "sudden hit (first lottery result)" or "losing (loss)" without "sudden hit". 2nd lottery result)”. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 (game state control means) sets the jackpot probability to the normal probability state when it is determined that the player falls to the normal probability state, while falling regardless of the lottery result of the fall lottery. Until the number of times the lottery is executed exceeds 100 times, the time-saving state (easy entry state) is maintained. As a result, if it does not fall to the normal probability state until the number of special figure fluctuations after the end of the jackpot game exceeds 100 times, even if it falls to the normal probability state after that, it will be in a time-saving state based on the accidental winning. Since it may be controlled, it is possible to give the benefit of a time-saving state to a player who can maintain a high-probability state until the number of special figure fluctuations exceeds 100 times after the end of a jackpot game.

(3) The game control microcomputer 61 (game state control means), when it is determined to fall to the normal probability state after the number of executions of the fall lottery exceeds 100 times, before the start of the jackpot lottery, the "low probability "low base state". After the game control microcomputer 61 (lottery means) is set to the "low probability low base state", it is set to "hitting (first lottery result)" or "losing (first lottery result)" without "hitting" 2 lottery result)”. As a result, when the "sudden hit" is determined, the time saving state can be generated without going through the big win.

(4) The starting port is provided in the first starting port 11 that is provided in the left game area 3A (first flow area) and does not have a movable member 21 (opening/closing member), and in the right game area 3B (second flow area). and a second starting port 22 having a movable member 21 and a second starting port 22 . The falling lottery is executed based on the winning to the second starting port 22, and after the number of executions of the falling lottery exceeds 100 times after the end of the jackpot game, the "accidental win (first lottery result)" is determined. In this case, the subsequent big winning lottery is executed based on the winning to the second starting port 22.例文帳に追加On the other hand, after the number of executions of the falling lottery after the end of the jackpot game exceeds 100 times, if it is determined as "losing (second lottery result)" instead of "accidental winning", the subsequent jackpot lottery will be the second lottery. It is executed based on the winning to the 1 starting port 11. In this case, the jackpot lottery that is performed after the "sudden win" is determined is based on the winning to the second starting port 22 as in the high probability state. In other words, since there is no need to hit different game balls according to changes in the game state, the burden on the player is reduced.

(5) Production control microcomputer 101 (production control means) that controls the execution of game production (notification production) based on a variable production pattern such as a confrontation production that notifies the lottery result determined by the game control microcomputer 61 (lottery means). Even when any lottery result is determined in the falling lottery, a game performance based on a fluctuating performance pattern such as a confrontation performance is executed with common performance contents before notification of the lottery result. In other words, regardless of the lottery result of the fall lottery, since the lottery result is notified after the game production is executed with the common contents halfway, during the period when the game production is performed with the common contents, It can be interesting to see what kind of results are reported by

(6) The time saving state continues regardless of the result of the drop lottery until the number of special figure fluctuations reaches 100 times after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, even if "falling" is won in the falling lottery, the time saving state does not immediately end at the same time as falling to the normal probability state, so the situation that is advantageous to the player of the time saving state remains. not give an unfavorable impression to

(7) Until the number of special figure fluctuations reaches 100 times after the end of the jackpot game, if the "fall" has not been won even once in the fall lottery, the "high probability high base state" continues, As a result, the game state that is advantageous to the player continues. However, even in the same "high-probability-high-base state", a fresh impression can be given to the player by changing the second presentation mode from the first mode.

(8) Even after the number of special figure fluctuations after the end of the jackpot game exceeds 100 times, the time saving state ends when the “fall” is won in the fall lottery in the state where the “high probability high base state” is maintained. However, when the jackpot is won, the time saving state is terminated in the same manner. In other words, it is possible to make the player think that he or she has won a jackpot even though he/she has won the "fall" in the fall lottery.

(9) The odds of winning in the normal probability state are about 1/10. As a result, if you win the "fall" in the fall lottery, you can create a situation where you win "sudden hit" and a situation where you do not win. There can be hope that action will be taken.

<Other embodiments>
Until the lottery result of the falling lottery is derived, the game performance based on the variable performance pattern such as the confrontation performance was executed with the common performance content, but the game performance is being performed with the common performance content. , a suggesting effect suggesting the lottery result of the falling lottery may be executed.
When "falling" is won in the falling lottery, after performing an effect suggesting a fall, a relief effect suggesting a time saving state may be performed. In this case, the player is once discouraged that he might fall, but by executing the relief effect, the player's interest can be enhanced.

In the above-described embodiment, even if "falling" is won in the falling lottery before the number of special figure fluctuations after the end of the jackpot game reaches 100 times, the time saving state is maintained up to 100 times. there is In the embodiment, by updating the number of times stored in the number of times storage unit, by counting the number of executions of special figure fluctuations after the end of the jackpot game, the number of times of saving time was grasped, but this time saving number of times , may be managed by a time-saving counter.

If "falling" is won in the falling lottery before the number of special figure fluctuations after the end of the jackpot game reaches 100 times, it falls from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state along with the fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state. may On that basis, a lottery may be held to decide whether or not to make a sudden hit.

In the pachinko game machine 1, as the game state after the end of the jackpot game, the game state is first controlled to the ``high probability high base state'', so the drop lottery is mainly performed based on the prize winning to the second start port 22.例文帳に追加Also, since the drop lottery is executed only during the high probability state, even if the drop random number is acquired only when the game state when the game ball enters the second start port 22 is in the high probability state. good. In addition, during the ``high-probability-high-base state'', game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the second special figure reservation is prioritized over the first special figure reservation. Considering that the first special figure reservation digestion is unlikely to occur during the "high probability high base state", the falling random number may not be acquired by winning the first start port 11 during the high probability state.

It is possible to set a plurality of symbols for sudden hits, and to vary the number of times of the time-saving state to be generated for each symbol. According to this, by winning the "fall" in the fall lottery, even if the jackpot probability falls to the normal probability state, in addition to being able to expect that the relief measure of "time saving state" will be taken, Expectations can also be given to determining the time saving state as many times as possible.

In the above-described embodiment, the "easy entry state" is described as "a state in which the special symbol and normal symbol fluctuation time reduction function is functioning and the electric sapo control is being performed", but to the second start port 22 It may refer to other states as long as the state is accompanied by a state in which winning a prize is easier than the normal game state. For example, the winning probability of normal symbols is in a high probability state, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shortened, and the opening time of the normal variable winning device 20 is extended, or the number of times of opening is increased. Only one condition needs to be satisfied.

In the above-described embodiment, whether or not a player wins the "Falling" lottery is determined by lottery using random numbers. Alternatively, a path leading to the falling area or the non-falling area may be provided inside the starting port so that the jackpot probability falls to the normal probability state when the game machine passes through the falling area.

If you win the "fall" in the fall lottery during the "high probability high base state (second mode)", you can win the "sudden hit", and if you win the sudden hit, you will stay in the second mode. You may let In this case, the second mode is no longer the high-probability state determination mode.

The digestion of the second special figure reservation may be prioritized over the digestion of the first special figure reservation. Also, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be digested alternately, and among the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the special figure jackpot determination processing is performed in the order stored in the reservation storage unit. may be performed.

The main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 may be one board.
In the jackpot determination performed by the game control microcomputer 61, a sudden hit table is set that is referred to only when a specific random number (for example, 65500 to 65535) is acquired, and the table is used to determine the sudden hit pattern. You may make it determine whether it is elected. In this case, a random number different from the random number used in the jackpot determination is generated, and based on this random number, it is determined whether or not the random winning symbol has been won.

If it is determined that the game control microcomputer 61 has failed in the jackpot determination, another random number value may be acquired to determine whether or not to make a random hit by lottery.
In the above embodiment, the game is configured as a so-called falling machine, but it may be configured as a V-certain machine (a game machine controlled to a high-probability state based on passing through a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening). In addition, it may be configured as a so-called ST machine (a game machine with a fixed number of cuts) or a so-called loop machine. Also, it may be configured as a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine, or a honeycomb type game machine.

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When a game ball enters a starting port, a jackpot lottery is conducted to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big win, and when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game is started, and after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is increased. a game machine in an easy-to-ball-enter state in which a game ball easily enters the starting hole,
lottery means for determining by lottery a game state to be shifted to in parallel with the jackpot lottery during a game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is high;
A game state control means for shifting to the game state determined by the lottery means,
The lottery results determined by the lottery means include a first lottery result in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is set to a low probability state and an easy ball entry state, and a lottery result in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is set to a low probability state and an entry state. There is a second lottery result that does not make the ball easy,
The lottery means
Until the number of execution times of the lottery exceeds a prescribed number of times, it is determined by lottery whether or not the winning probability of the big win lottery is to be lowered to a low probability state each time a pattern change is performed, and after exceeding the prescribed number of times, the winning probability is reduced. When it is decided to fall to the probability state, it is determined whether the first lottery result or the second lottery result is used,
The game state control means is
When it is decided by the lottery means to fall to the low-probability state, the state is set to the low-probability state, and regardless of the lottery result, the easy-ball-entering state is maintained until the number of executions of the lottery exceeds a specified number of times. A gaming machine characterized by maintaining When a game ball enters a starting port, a jackpot lottery is conducted to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big win, and when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game is started, and after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is increased. a game machine in an easy-to-ball-enter state in which a game ball easily enters the starting hole,
lottery means for determining by lottery a game state to be shifted to in parallel with the jackpot lottery during a game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is high;
A game state control means for shifting to the game state determined by the lottery means;
A production control means for controlling execution of a notification production for notifying the lottery result determined by the lottery means,
The lottery results determined by the lottery means include a first lottery result in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is set to a low probability state and an easy ball entry state, and a lottery result in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is set to a low probability state and an entry state. There is a second lottery result that does not make the ball easy,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means executes the notification effect with common effect contents before informing the result of the lottery regardless of which lottery result is determined by the lottery means. .

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