JP7345830B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and particularly to a gaming machine that can be shifted to a normal electric accessory support state that facilitates entry of a ball into a starting port provided in an ordinary electric accessory that opens and closes depending on the result of a lottery.

Conventionally, in pachinko machines, which are gaming machines, a lottery is usually held regarding symbols, and when a winner is won, an electric accessory is usually released to facilitate the ball entering the starting slot. As a result, a judgment is made regarding the special symbol, and if the judgment result is a win, a jackpot game or a small win game is carried out, and most games are equipped with a game structure that is advantageous for winning prize balls.

This type of pachinko machine can shift the game state to a state where the winning probability of special symbols is high after the end of a jackpot game, and has a starting opening provided on a normal electric accessory that can be opened and closed. It is common for the ball to be able to shift to a general purpose electric accessory support state (also referred to as a general purpose support state), which makes it easier to enter the field. This creates a gaming state that is advantageous for winning the next jackpot.

Patent Document 1 describes this type of pachinko machine as a game state in which small winning games are frequently performed (so-called small winning rush) by shifting the gaming state to a high probability state and a non-power support state. A device configured to be able to transition to a state) is disclosed. In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, in a normal state (low probability and non-power support state), a game is mainly performed by hitting the left hand to aim at the first starting opening and determining the validity of the first special symbol. On the other hand, at least during the small hit rush, the player plays a game mainly based on determining whether the second special symbol is correct or not by aiming at the second starting opening by hitting the right hand.

Further, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 sets the fluctuation time of the second special symbol to an extremely short time during the small win rush when determining the validity of the second special symbol, but sets it to an extremely long time in the normal state. do. This prevents players from hitting right and aiming for small hits during normal conditions when left-handed hitting is recommended.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-022629

By the way, in conventional gaming machines, the gaming state in which right-handed hitting is recommended is not limited to the small-hit rush, but also the so-called number-cutting state in which the number of changes in the special symbol shifts to the normal state when it reaches a predetermined number of times. It has also been adopted for general electric power support status, etc. In this way, the configurations of recent gaming machines, including small hit rush machines, have become more diverse and complex, but this has resulted in many problems, and it cannot be said that these problems have been sufficiently resolved. Ta. As a problem, in this type of gaming machine, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the normal state (non-power support state) is set to an extremely short time, but the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the normal state (non-power support state) is set to an extremely short time. If the fluctuation time is set to be extremely long and there is a pending memory of the second special symbol that was held in the general power support state when transitioning from the general power support state to the normal state, the normal state due to these reservation memories exists. Since the variation time of the second special symbol is extremely long, the progress of the game is stagnant, causing inconvenience to the player.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the present invention makes it possible to avoid long-term fluctuations of the special symbols in a gaming machine where the fluctuation time of the special symbols is greatly different between the normal state and the general power support state, thereby improving the progress of the game. This was done with the aim of providing a gaming machine with good quality.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
a first starting port arranged to allow entry of a game ball flowing down at least the left game area of the game board;
A normal figure operation opening located in the right gaming area,
At least the game ball flowing down the game area in which the normal pattern operation opening is arranged is placed in a position where the ball can enter, and the second A normal electric accessory with a starting port,
Numerical data related to a first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port, or numerical data related to a second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port. a validity determination means for executing a validity determination regarding at least a small hit and a jackpot based on the
When the execution condition for the validity judgment is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a hold memory with the maximum number of reservations as the upper limit, and the validity judgment is executed based on the satisfaction of the execution condition. a retention memory means for digesting retention memory;
jackpot symbol selection means for selecting a jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the result of the validity determination is a jackpot;
The jackpot symbol selection means is capable of selecting at least a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol as the jackpot symbol;
If the selected jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol,
After a jackpot game, the fluctuation of the second special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the second special symbol is set to a first fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol associated with the determination of the validity of the first special symbol. , the game state is shifted to a normal electric accessory support state that facilitates the ball entering the ordinary electric accessory, and in this state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed. a second variation time that is longer than the first variation time for the second special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the subsequent second special symbol, on the condition that the second special symbol reaches a predetermined first variation number. In a gaming machine that changes to variable time and shifts the gaming state to a non-general utility support state,
At least a notification means for giving a right-handed batting recommendation notification in a normal notification mode, which recommends right-handed batting during the general electric utility support state,
The notification means may set a notification mode in which the right-handed hit is recommended based on the fact that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol have reached a predetermined second number of fluctuations that is smaller than the first number of fluctuations. A notification mode changing means is provided which can change the notification mode to a special notification mode different from the normal notification mode.

Note that the gaming machine preferably has a configuration in which the gaming areas are differentiated depending on the firing power of the gaming ball. When the game ball is launched with a force less than a predetermined launch power, the game ball is caused to flow down into the left gaming area, while when the game ball is launched with a force that is greater than or equal to the predetermined launch power, the gaming ball is caused to flow down into the right gaming area. composition.

In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration that makes it easier to enter the normal electric accessory by extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory in the ordinary electric accessory support state than in the non-general electric accessory support state. desirable.

According to the present invention, when a predetermined second variation number is reached, it is possible to change the normal notification mode of the right-handed hitting recommendation notification that recommends right-handed hitting to a special notification mode with a different notification mode. For example, in the special notification mode, by changing the right-handed batting recommendation notification to a mode that is less explicit about recommending right-handed batting, the player will not actively continue to play right-handed batting. It is possible to reduce the increase in the amount of pending storage that would otherwise be changed over time. Therefore, the game can proceed smoothly. In addition, as a result, for example, a player who is thinking of stopping the game once the current Fuden accessory support state ends may stop playing because the fluctuating display of the second special symbol does not end in the normal state. This can prevent problems such as being dissatisfied with something that cannot be done.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the general power accessory support state and the non-common power accessory support state to which the selected jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol are determined by the winning probability of the validity determination. However, both are low probability states,
If the selected jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game, at least change the variation of the second special symbol from the variation time of the first special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the first special symbol. The third variable time period is short and shorter than the second variable time period, and the gaming state is set to a state where the probability of winning in the win/fail judgment is high and a non-general utility support state, which is advantageous for acquiring the small win. It is possible to move to a state where

In addition, if the selected jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming machine shifts to a high probability state and a general utility support state, and in this state, the first special symbol and the second On the condition that the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches a predetermined first number of fluctuations, it is possible to transition to a state advantageous for acquiring small hits (small hit rush) as a high probability state and non-common utility support state. desirable. In addition, the present invention is not limited to this, and immediately after the jackpot game, the second special symbol is changed in the first variation time in accordance with the determination of the second special symbol, and the game state is changed to a state where the probability of winning in the determination of the success or failure is high. It may be possible to shift to a state advantageous for obtaining a small win as a non-general utility support state.

Further, the gaming machine sets the variation time of the second special symbol to be shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol in the general utility accessory support state regardless of the high probability state or the low probability state. In addition, the first fluctuation time of the second special symbol is an extremely shorter time than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the high probability state and non-general utility support state after the jackpot game caused by the second jackpot symbol. Set to . Furthermore, the second fluctuation time of the second special symbol is extremely longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the high probability state and non-common power accessory support state, and in the low probability state and non-common power accessory support state. It is preferable to set it to the time. Note that the first variation time and the third variation time of the second special symbol may be the same time.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the second number of fluctuations is reached, in the notification mode changing means, the special notification is sent according to the remaining number of fluctuations until reaching the first number of fluctuations and the number of pending memories. It is determined whether or not to change the mode, and if the determination result indicates that the change is to be made, the change to the special notification mode is performed.

According to this, instead of uniformly changing to the special notification mode only when the second variation number is reached, right-handed hitting is suppressed by looking at the balance between the remaining variation number and the number of pending memories. Since the mode of notification is changed to a special notification mode when necessary, notification can be made in accordance with the gaming situation.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notification mode changing means changes to the special notification mode when the second variation number is reached.

According to this, the notification mode is uniformly changed to the special notification mode only when the second variation number is reached, so there is no need for control such as determining conditions regarding changes in the notification mode, and the burden on the control device is reduced. It can be reduced.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special notification mode is configured to recommend the right-handed game less clearly than the normal notification mode.

According to this, in the special notification mode, since the explicitness of the recommendation for right-handed hitting is made low, the player will not actively continue playing right-handed, and the player will not be able to continue playing right-handed, and the player will not be able to continue playing right-handed. It is possible to reduce the increase in pending storage that would otherwise occur.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a front view of a game board installed in a game machine. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of an MPU installed in the main control device of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a random number generation circuit provided in the MPU. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing the inside of a power supply board. It is an explanatory diagram showing game specifications. It is an explanatory diagram regarding jackpot symbols of special symbols. It is an explanatory diagram regarding a special symbol variation table. It is a flowchart which shows the "startup process" performed by a main control device. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" performed by a main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "interrupt processing" performed by a main control device. It is a flowchart showing "input determination processing" executed during interrupt processing. It is a flowchart showing the "special figure entry confirmation process" executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "normal ball entering ball confirmation process" performed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows "appropriate judgment processing" performed in interrupt processing. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "normal figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "normal figure validity determination process" performed in the validity determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "normal figure propriety judgment process" performed in the propriety judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "general figure game process" performed in the ordinary figure propriety determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "general figure game process" performed in the ordinary figure propriety determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "1st special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the propriety judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "1st special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the propriety judgment process. It is the 1st flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the propriety judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the special figure propriety judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the special figure propriety judgment process. It is the 4th flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in special figure propriety judgment processing. It is the 5th flowchart which shows "the 2nd special figure propriety judgment process" performed in the special figure propriety judgment process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "jackpot game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "small hit game process" performed in special figure propriety determination process. It is an explanatory diagram regarding the game situation after the end of the jackpot game. It is a timing chart showing the game situation after the end of the jackpot game. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed hitting notification process" performed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed hitting notification process" performed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "right-handed hitting notification mode change process" performed by the sub-integrated control device. This is a first display example showing a display mode of production. This is a second display example showing a presentation display mode. This is a third display example showing the display mode of production.

[First example]
A first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

(1. Schematic configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the machine is held by an outer frame 10, which is a vertically long fixed outer holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18, and the inner frame 30 is opened by inserting a predetermined key into the cylinder lock 18 and operating the key clockwise. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by counterclockwise operation.

A game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by an inner frame 30 is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 are installed on both left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, and these output game sounds to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state, as well as LEDs that notify abnormalities in the game.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13, and by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, the firing device is activated and the game balls supplied from the upper tray 12 are directed toward the game board 2. fired. A prize ball is also paid out to the upper tray 12.

The lower tray 13 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game parlor by operating a ball removal lever.

This pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and has a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR adjacent to it that reads and writes prepaid cards. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171, a payment switch 172, and a payment display of a payment display device 170 (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the upper tray 12. Further, a performance button 15 that can be operated by the player is provided at the center of the upper tray 12, and a jog dial 16 is installed so as to surround the outer periphery of the performance button 15.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 has a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202. Furthermore, a center case 200 is attached to the gaming area at a position near the upper center thereof. As a result, the game area 20 is divided into a left game area 20L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is fired with less than a predetermined firing power, and a right game area 20L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is fired with more than a predetermined firing power. It is divided into a gaming area 20R. Note that a large number of game nails and the like are planted in the game area 20.

In the center case 200, an LCD panel of a performance symbol display device 47 (whole illustration is omitted) is arranged in the center. Note that the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc., like well-known ones.

A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center in the left-right direction of the center case 200, and a determination of the validity of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the "first special symbol") is executed due to the entry of the ball. A first special figure starting port 23 is arranged. When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as a reserved memory of the first special figure.

Further, a first big prize opening 25 is arranged directly below the first special figure starting opening 23. The first big winning hole 25 is a winning hole that can be opened and closed by a special electric accessory opening/closing plate, and can be opened in a predetermined opening manner in a round game of a jackpot game.

The ball entering the first special figure starting hole 23 and the first big winning hole 25 arranged in this way is mainly aimed at by causing the game ball to flow down to the left game area 20L by "hitting to the left".

In addition, in the left gaming area 20L, a plurality of (three) general prize openings 27 are arranged at a position diagonally below the left side of the center case 200 and to the left of the first special figure starting opening 23, in which a ball can enter at any time. has been done.

In the right gaming area 20R, a common figure operating port 21 is arranged at the right lateral position of the center case 200. The normal pattern operation opening 21 is a gate through which a game ball can enter and pass, and the validity of a normal pattern (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal pattern) is determined based on the ball entering and passing. When a game ball enters the normal figure operating port 21, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as a reserved memory of the normal figure.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a normal electric accessory 22 (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) is arranged downstream of the ordinary figure operation opening 21. The common electric accessory 22 is equipped with a pair of left and right wings that can be opened and closed, and is a ball entry device that normally makes it difficult to enter a game ball. If the winning result is determined by the determination of the correctness of the common symbol, the blades are opened in a predetermined opening manner and the ball can enter the ball.

A second special figure starting port 24 is disposed inside the common electric utility object 22. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured such that only the game ball that has entered the general electric accessory 22 can enter the second special figure starting port 24. The second special symbol starting hole 24 is a winning hole in which a determination of the validity of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special symbol) is executed due to the ball entering the second special symbol. When a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and these random numbers are stored as a reserved memory of the second special figure.

Further, in the right game area 20R, a second grand prize opening 26 is arranged downstream of the general electric accessory 22, which is opened and closed by the opening/closing plate of the special electric accessory. The second big winning hole 26 is a winning hole that can be opened in a small winning game.

In order to enter the game ball into the normal figure operation opening 21, the general figure accessory 22, the second special figure starting opening 24, and the second grand prize opening 26 arranged in this way, the game ball is mainly hit to the right by hitting the game ball to the right. Aim by flowing down to the game area 20R.

In the gaming area 20, an out opening 203 is provided at the bottom of the board directly below the first big prize opening 25 to take in game balls that have flowed down to the lowest part of the gaming area 20 without entering any of the various winning openings. ing.

The game board 2 has a first special figure display device 281 and a second special figure display device 283 consisting of a 7-segment display, and four LED displays in the area outside the outer rail 201 at the lower right end of the game board 2. A first special figure reservation number display device 282 and a second special figure reservation number display device 284 are arranged. Further, in the same area, a normal symbol display device 285 and a normal symbol reservation number display device 286, which are composed of a plurality of LED indicators, are arranged.

FIG. 3 shows the back side of the Pachinko machine 1, and the back side of the Pachinko machine 1 houses an inner frame 30 to which the game board 2 is removably attached. Like the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is hinged to the outer frame 10 at the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) and is installed to be openable and closable. A game ball flowing down passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball enters the prize opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 through the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 to the upper tray 12. will be paid out. Further, the payout unit 33 that pays out prize balls also pays out rental balls that are paid out by operating the ball rental switch 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, a firing control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided. A main control device 40, a sub-integrated control device 42, and a production symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and a payout control device 41, a firing control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not depicted in FIG. 3, it is provided on the back side of the power supply board 45.

The main controller 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch (SW) 401 and a setting key switch (SW) 402. The RWM clear switch 401 is operated mainly when clearing game information etc. stored in the RWM 630 (RAM, see FIG. 5) built into the main control device 40. Note that the RWM clear switch 401 may be placed on the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45.

The setting key switch 402 is a key switch mechanism that is turned on by rotating a key inserted into a keyhole in one direction. The pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that has a setting function that allows the setting of the jackpot probability to be changed by an operation by an employee of the gaming facility. By inputting , you can change and confirm the setting of the jackpot probability. Note that the RWM clear switch 401 is also operated when changing the setting of the jackpot probability.

Furthermore, the main controller 40 is provided with a performance display device 403 consisting of four 7-segment LED displays. By providing the performance display device 403 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the performance display device 403 can be placed at a position where it cannot be seen by the player playing the game.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 that lights up an LED to notify employees of the gaming facility that there has been fraud when the main control device 40 determines that there has been fraud. ing.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal board 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal board 38 sends signals indicating the game status and game results to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 4). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting signals to the hall computer 500 has terminals for the board (terminals for outputting signals output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and for the frame side (outer frame 10). , a terminal for outputting signals output from the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer 500), but in this embodiment, the game is connected via one external connection terminal board 38. Signals indicating the status and game results are transmitted to the hall computer 500.

Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. When a game ball enters the normal figure operation opening 21, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the determination of the correctness of the normal figure, and performs the correctness determination based on the extracted random numerical values. Based on the result of this validity determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 285, and performs a final display after a predetermined period of time.

Then, if the result of the judgment is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 opens the general electric accessory 22 and allows the ball to enter the second special symbol starting port 24. The opening time and number of times the general electric utility object 22 is opened is, for example, 3.5 seconds x 1 time in a normal state, and 8 seconds x 1 time in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (a general electric accessory support state described later). is set to

When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts multiple types of random numbers related to the validity determination of the first special figure, and stores the extracted random numbers as the reserved memory of the first special figure. A predetermined number of items are stored. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a judgment based on the stored random number value, and judges whether it is a jackpot or a loss. Based on the result of this validity determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 281, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, performs a final display. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of the pseudo effect pattern 700 (see FIG. 41) corresponding to the first special pattern on the effect pattern display device 47, and performs a final display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers regarding the validity determination of the second special figure, and uses the extracted random numbers as the second special figure. A predetermined number of data are stored as reserved memory. Then, the pachinko machine 1 performs a win/fail judgment based on the random number value of the second special symbol that has been stored on hold, and judges whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this determination of validity, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 283, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, performs a final display of the second special symbol. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts variable display of the pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the second special pattern on the effect pattern display device 47, and performs a final display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Incidentally, the variable display and fixed display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed in a small size at the corner of the game board 2. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 displays a pseudo effect using a pseudo effect pattern 700 corresponding to the first special pattern and the second special pattern on the effect pattern display device 47 provided in the center of the gaming area 20, so that the player can The result of the judgment will be notified to the person. The pachinko machine 1 performs a variable display of three pseudo performance symbols 700 in the pseudo performance display, and if the result of the judgment is a jackpot, the three pseudo performance symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol. Furthermore, in the pseudo performance display, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect in which two pseudo effect patterns 700 are stopped at the same pattern and the remaining one pseudo effect pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of what will happen.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the validity determination of the first special symbol and the validity determination of the second special symbol are executed in accordance with the entry of the ball into the first special symbol starting port 23 and the second special symbol starting port 24, respectively. This configuration allows simultaneous variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Then, in the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changing simultaneously, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the main symbol depending on the current gaming situation in the pseudo performance display carried out on the performance symbol display device 47. It is configured to carry out a pseudo effect display that targets a change in either the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, in a game state in which a left-handed game is recommended, in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure starting opening 23, the effect symbol display device 47 displays a pseudo effect corresponding to the first special figure. implement. On the other hand, in a game state in which a right-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure start opening 24 is recommended, a pseudo effect display corresponding to the second special figure is performed on the effect pattern display device 47.

Note that when the first special symbol and the second special symbol change simultaneously, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 displays only a pseudo performance display of the main special symbol on the performance symbol display device 47. In addition, this is not limited to this, but when the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is being performed, when the fluctuation of another special figure starts and ends, a small icon appears in the corner of the display screen, indicating that the other special figure An effect display corresponding to the start of the variation of the special symbol and an effect display corresponding to the end of the variation of the other special symbol may be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1, a jackpot game is executed if the result of the judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot according to the manner in which the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined and displayed. In this jackpot game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the first jackpot opening 25. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 operates when a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed after starting to open the first grand prize opening 25, or after starting to open the first grand prize opening 25. A round game is performed a predetermined number of times in which one round consists of a series of operations such as closing a first big prize opening 25 when the number of entered game balls reaches a specified winning number (10 in this embodiment).

For example, one game is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot games, such as a 15R jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode for 15 rounds, and a 10R jackpot game in which 10 rounds are played. . In addition, the type of jackpot game is selected according to the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol determined in accordance with the validity judgment that causes the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure correctness determination is a small win according to the manner in which the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, a small win game is executed. In this small winning game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the second big prize opening 26. In the small winning game, for example, the opening operation of opening the second big prize opening 26 for 1.600 seconds is executed once.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the first special pattern and the second special pattern change simultaneously, for example, if the second special pattern determination result is a small hit and a confirmation display indicating that the second special pattern is a small win is made, the pachinko machine 1 The fluctuation of 1 special symbol is interrupted. The fluctuation of the first special figure is interrupted during the small winning game of the second special figure, and resumed after the small winning game ends.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol change simultaneously, for example, the determination result of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot. When a confirmation display indicating that the two special drawings are a jackpot is made, the fluctuation of the other second special drawing or first special drawing is stopped. In this case, even if one of the special symbols is fluctuating to become a jackpot, even if the other is judged to be a winner, it will be forcibly determined to be a loss, so the fluctuation of the other special symbol will be stopped at the loss symbol and will not be finalized. Ru.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability variable machine, and is roughly divided into two gaming states: a gaming state in which the first big winning hole 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the first big winning hole 25 is open. Furthermore, the gaming state in which the first big prize opening 25 is closed includes two gaming states: a normal state (low probability state) and a variable probability state (high probability state) that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. It will be done. Note that the variable probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the judgment of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is higher than in the normal state. For example, the variable probability state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of jackpots: a variable jackpot and a normal jackpot. The pachinko machine 1 selects a variable probability symbol (corresponding to the second jackpot symbol in the claims) as a jackpot symbol when a variable probability jackpot is determined by the judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the variable probability state after the jackpot game.

In addition, as the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the variable probability state, the probability of winning at the time of judgment of the success or failure of the general pattern is set to be high depending on the jackpot symbol of the first special pattern or the second special pattern, and the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is determined to be high. A general utility service support function (time saving function for general utility supplies/opening extension function for general utility facilities) is provided, which shortens the time and extends the opening time of common utility facilities. This Fuden accessory support state (Fuden support state) is maintained until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the judgment of the first and second special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times), or if a jackpot is hit during this period. continues until it occurs. In this general power support state, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of variable displays of the first special figure, second special figure, and general figure that are performed within a certain period of time.

On the other hand, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be a normal jackpot, the pachinko machine 1 selects the normal symbol (corresponding to the first jackpot symbol in the claims) as the jackpot symbol. do. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a general support function (time-saving function for general drawings/opening extension function for general drawing accessories) after the jackpot game. This general power support state continues until the number of symbol variations accompanying the determination of the validity of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) or until a jackpot occurs during this period.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 changes from the definite variable and normal power support state to the definite variable and non-power support state when the number of symbol changes accompanying the judgment of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30 times). In this case, the configuration is such that it is possible to shift to a gaming state (so-called small win rush) that is advantageous for acquiring small win games.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 40 that controls game progress, etc., and is equipped with a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, a performance symbol control device 43, and a firing control device 44 as sub-control devices. be. The main control device 40, payout control device 41, sub-integrated control device 42, and production symbol control device 43 are all equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and these control devices are all controlled by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and subroutines stored in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal with a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also includes a random number counter for extracting various random numbers.

In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the launch control device 44 is provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. good.

(2-1. Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is centered around a main control device 40 that mainly controls the game. The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 or the sight test equipment (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Then, the output signal from the main controller 40 is sent to the hall computer 500 or the sight test equipment via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38.

The main control device 40 includes a glass frame open switch 501 that detects whether the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open or not, and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3) via a back wiring relay terminal board 530. ) is connected to an inner frame open switch 502 that detects whether or not it is open. In addition, in the figure, a switch is simply written as SW. These glass frame opening switch 501 and inner frame opening switch 502 output respective detection signals to the main controller 40.

The main control device 40 also includes a first special figure starting port switch 503, which detects the entry of a ball into the first special figure starting port 23 (see FIG. 2), and a second special figure starting port switch 503 via a game board relay terminal board 531. A second special symbol start switch 504 detects the entry of a ball into the figure start port 24 (see FIG. 2), a normal symbol activation switch 505 detects the entry of a ball into the regular pattern activation port 21 (see FIG. 2), and a first A first count switch 506 that counts the number of balls entering the grand prize opening 25 (see Fig. 2), a second counting switch 507 that counts the number of balls entering the second grand prize opening 26 (see Fig. 2), and a general winning prize. A general winning a prize opening switch 508 that detects a ball entering the opening 27 (see FIG. 2) and an out opening switch 509 that detects a game ball taken into the out opening 203 are connected. And, these first special figure starting opening switch 503, second special figure starting opening switch 504, normal symbol activation switch 505, first count switch 506, second count switch 507, general winning opening switch 508, and out opening switch 509. outputs each detection signal to the main controller 40.

Furthermore, the main controller 40 drives the first big prize opening solenoid 510 via the game board relay terminal board 531 to control the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2), and also controls the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 25 (see FIG. 2). The opening solenoid 511 is driven to control the opening and closing of the second big prize opening 26 (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the figures, the solenoid is simply written as SOL. Furthermore, the main control device 40 drives the general electric utility solenoid 512 to perform opening/closing control of the general electric utility object 22 (see FIG. 2).

The main controller 40 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 40 generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs the commands to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42. Furthermore, the main controller 40 is connected to a first special symbol display device 281, a first special symbol reservation number display device 282, a second special symbol display device 283, and a second special symbol display device 282, which are connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 533. It controls the display of the number of reserved symbols display device 284, the normal symbol display device 285, and the number display device 286 of normal symbols.

(2-1-1. Schematic configuration of MPU600)
Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the MPU 600 (Micro
Processing Unit) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 5, the MPU 600 mainly includes a CPU 610, a ROM 620, a RAM 630, a counter circuit 640, a timer circuit 650, and a random number circuit 660. Each of the CPU 610, ROM 620, RAM 630, counter circuit 640, timer circuit 650, and random number circuit 660 is connected via an internal bus 601, and the internal bus 601 is connected to the pachinko machine 1 via an external bus interface 602. It is communicatively connected to various switches, various devices, etc. (see Figure 4). In FIG. 5, reference numeral 611 indicates a general-purpose register of the CPU 610.

(2-1-2.ROM620)
The ROM 620 includes a first special pattern propriety judgment table 621a, a first special pattern symbol selection table 622a, a first special pattern variation pattern selection table 623a, a second special pattern propriety judgment table 621b, and a first special pattern pattern selection table 622a. A second special symbol symbol selection table 622b, a second special symbol variation pattern selection table 623b, and a reach determination table 624 are stored.

The first special symbol validity determination table 621a is used to determine the validity of the first special symbol. The first special symbol validity determination table 621a includes a plurality of validity determination tables that can be used depending on the gaming state and stage setting values (simply referred to as setting values) to be described later. The first special pattern symbol selection table 622a is used when determining a symbol to be displayed on the first special pattern display device 281 as a result of the validity determination of the first special pattern. The first special figure variation pattern selection table 623a is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special figure display device 281. The first special symbol variation pattern selection table 623a includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that can be used depending on the result of the determination of the validity of the first special symbol, the state of the game being executed, and the like.

The second special figure validity determination table 621b is used to determine the validity of the second special figure. The second special symbol validity determination table 621b includes a plurality of validity determination tables that can be used depending on the gaming state, setting stage value, etc. The second special pattern symbol selection table 622b is used to determine the symbol to be displayed on the second special pattern display device 283 as a result of the determination of the validity of the second special pattern. The second special figure variation pattern selection table 623b is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the second special figure display device 283. The second special symbol variation pattern selection table 623b includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that can be used depending on the result of the judgment of the second special symbol, the state of the game being executed, and the like.

The reach determination table 624 is used to determine the validity of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The reach determination table 624 includes a pseudo effect pattern 700 (see FIG. 41) that is displayed on the effect pattern display device 47 in conjunction with the fluctuating display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is used to decide whether to perform an out-of-reach effect that confirms the display.

Further, the ROM 620 further stores a normal pattern propriety determination table 621c, a normal pattern symbol selection table 622c, and a normal pattern variation pattern selection table 623c. The ordinary symbol validity determination table 621c is used to determine the validity of ordinary symbols. The ordinary symbol selection table 622c is used to determine the symbol to be displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 285 as a result of the determination of the validity of the ordinary symbol. The normal pattern variation pattern selection table 623c is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the normal pattern display device 285.

(2-1-3.RWM630)
The RWM 630 stores a first special symbol reservation storage area 631, a second special symbol reservation storage area 632, a regular symbol reservation storage area 633, a probability change counter 634, an electric support counter 635, and step setting values. An area 636 and a mode value storage area 637 are stored.

The first special figure reservation storage area 631 stores the number of reserved balls for the first special figure, and the second special figure reservation storage area 632 stores the number of reserved balls for the second special figure. The reservation storage area 633 for ordinary figures stores the number of reserved balls for ordinary figures. In addition, the upper limit of the number of reserved balls stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area 631, the second special symbol reservation storage area 632, and the regular symbol reservation storage area 633 is all four.

The probability variation counter 634 is used to count the number M of probability variations. As mentioned above, in the pachinko machine 1, when a probability variable jackpot occurs in the judgment of the first or second special drawing, the probability of a jackpot in the judgment after the end of the jackpot game is higher than in the normal state (low probability state). Transition to a variable probability state (high probability state). At this time, a predetermined value (10,000 in this embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter 634 as the value of the probability variation number M. The value of the probability variation count M decreases by 1 each time a validity determination is performed, and when the probability variation count M becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the probability variation state to the normal state. Note that the RWM 630 is provided with a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state. This variable probability flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is a variable probability state, and is set to "0" when the gaming state is not a variable probability state.

The electricity support counter 635 is used to count the number N of general electricity support. As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 normally hits the jackpot in determining whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is correct or not, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the normal power support state after the jackpot game ends. At this time, a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 30) is set in the electricity support counter 635 as the value of the number N of general electricity support. The value of this general power support number N decreases by 1 each time a judgment is made, and when the general power support number N becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the general power support state to the non-general power support state. . Note that the RWM 630 is provided with an electricity support flag indicating that the gaming state is a general electricity support state. This electricity support flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is the general electricity support state, and is set to "0" when the gaming state is not the general electricity support state.

(2-1-4. Stage setting value)
The stage setting value storage area 636 stores stage setting values that are values related to the jackpot probability in the determination of success or failure. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that has a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets stage setting values 1 to 3, which are divided into three stages, in the stage setting value storage area 636, for example, depending on the jackpot probability in the success/failure determination. Then, the main control device 40 determines a propriety determination table to be used in determining the propriety of the first special figure or the second special figure, based on the stage setting values stored in the stage setting value storage area 636.

In this embodiment, the main controller 40 is configured to set values from "1 to 3" as the stage setting values stored in the stage setting value storage area 636. If a value other than "1 to 3" is stored in , it is determined that some kind of fraud or an abnormality in the RWM 630 has occurred. In this case, it is desirable that the main control device 40 notify the employees of the gaming facility using a fraud notification lamp 410 or the like.

(2-1-5. Transition mode)
The mode value storage area 637 stores a "mode value" indicating which of the four transition modes the pachinko machine 1 is in after the power is turned on.

Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the predetermined preparation process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 enters the "gaming mode", "setting confirmation mode", "setting change mode", and "gaming stop mode". Transition to any migration mode.

The gaming mode is a transition mode that is set when the pachinko machine 1 becomes ready for playing. In addition, the gaming mode includes a "backup recovery mode" in which the backup data saved in the RWM 630 at the time of a power outage immediately before is restored and then transitions to the gaming mode, and a "backup return mode" in which the backup data saved in the RWM 630 at the time of the power outage immediately before is restored. It includes an "RWM clear mode" in which the data is erased and then the game mode is entered. Note that when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "0", the main control device 40 shifts to the gaming mode.

The setting confirmation mode is a transition mode that is set when an employee of the gaming facility or the like confirms the stage setting values currently set in the pachinko machine 1. The setting change mode is a transition mode that is set when changing the stage setting values set in the pachinko machine 1. Note that the pachinko machine 1 disables playing in a state where the setting confirmation mode or setting change mode is set as the transition mode.

Further, when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "1", the main controller 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "2", the main controller 40 shifts to the setting confirmation mode. , the main controller 40 shifts to the setting change mode. The settings confirmation mode and settings change mode end when a predetermined operation is performed by an employee of the gaming facility or the like. After the setting confirmation mode or setting change mode ends, the main control device 40 shifts to the game mode and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 637.

Note that the setting confirmation mode, setting change mode, and game stop mode are transition modes that can only be transitioned to when the power is turned on. That is, after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and shifts to either the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode, it does not shift to any transition mode other than the gaming mode. Further, after the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game mode, it does not shift to any of the setting confirmation mode, setting change mode, and game stop mode.

The game stop mode is a transition mode that is set when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 630. Note that when the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, "3" is stored in the mode value storage area 637 as the mode value.

(2-1-6. Counter circuit 640)
As shown in FIG. 5, the counter circuit 640 performs timekeeping processing for various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 650 performs timekeeping processing for various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1. For example, the timer circuit 650 includes a variable time timer 651 in which a variable time of the first special figure or the second special figure is set according to the selected variation pattern. The main controller 40 displays the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable manner until the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, and when the variable time timer 651 reaches 0, the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed. Perform display.

(2-1-7. Random number circuit 660)
The random number circuit 660 generates hardware random numbers used in the processing performed by the main controller 40. Examples of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 660 include random numbers for jackpot determination used to determine the validity of the first and second special symbols, and random numbers for hit determination used for determination of the validity of normal symbols. Then, when the extracted random number for jackpot determination matches the random number set in the first special symbol determination table 621a or the second special symbol determination table 621b, the main control device 40 determines the success or failure of the jackpot determination. The result is determined to be a jackpot.

In addition, when the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, the main control device 40 stores the extracted random number for jackpot determination in the first special figure reservation storage area 631. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, the main controller 40 stores the extracted random number for jackpot determination in the second special figure reservation storage area 632. Further, when a game ball enters the normal pattern operation port 21, the main control device 40 stores the extracted random number for determining a win in the normal pattern storage area 633.

The random number circuit 660 generates a random number 1 for determining a jackpot symbol and a random number 2 for determining a jackpot, which are used to select a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283. Then, the main controller 40 extracts the extracted random number 1 for jackpot symbol determination and random number 2 for jackpot symbol determination, and the random value set in the first special symbol symbol selection table 622a or the second special symbol symbol selection table 622b. Based on this, a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 281 or the second special symbol display device 283 is determined.

Similarly, the random number circuit 660 generates a random number for determining a win to be used for selecting a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285. Then, the main control device 40 determines the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 based on the extracted random number for determining a winning symbol and the random value set in the symbol selection table 622c for a common symbol.

Further, the random number circuit 660 generates a random number for determining the reach, which is used to determine whether to perform the out-of-reach effect. Then, the main control device 40 determines whether or not to perform the out-of-reach performance based on the extracted random number for reach determination and the random value set in the reach determination table 624.

In addition, the random number circuit 660 generates a random number 1 for determining a special pattern variation pattern and a random number 2 for determining a special pattern variation pattern, which are used to select a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special pattern display device 281 or the second special pattern display device 283. generate. Then, the main control device 40 uses the extracted random number 1 for determining special pattern fluctuation pattern and random number 2 for determining special pattern fluctuation pattern, and the first special pattern fluctuation pattern selection table 623a or the second special pattern fluctuation pattern selection table 623b. Based on the random number value set in , a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 is determined.

Further, the random number circuit 660 generates a random number for determining a normal symbol variation pattern, which is used for selecting a variation pattern to be varied and displayed on the normal symbol display device 285. Then, the main control device 40 selects a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 285 based on the extracted random number 2 for determining the variation pattern for the common symbol and the random value set in the variation pattern selection table 623c for the common symbol. decide.

As shown in FIG. 6, the random number circuit 660 includes a random number generation circuit 661, three random number registers 662A to 662C, a random number capture register 663, and random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. The random number generation circuit 661 is activated at the same time as the MPU 600 is energized, and updates the random number value at a timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK) from the timer circuit 650 (see FIG. 5).

Each random number register 662A to 662C stores a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 661. The random value import register 663 is used when specifying the random value registers 662A to 662C that store random values. For example, when storing a random value in the random value register 662A, the main controller 40 sets the random value import register 663 to "1". Similarly, when storing a random value in the random value register 662B, the main controller 40 sets "2" in the random value import register 663, and when storing a random value in the random value register 662C, the main controller 40 sets the random value Set "3" in the import register 663.

Random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C indicate whether or not a random number value is loaded into each random number value register 662A to 662C. Specifically, when the random number value registers 662A to 662C take in the random number value, the main controller 40 sets "1" to the corresponding random number latch flag register 664A to 664C. Then, when the main controller 40 refers to the random number values stored in each of the random number registers 662A to 662C, it sets "0" to the referenced random number latch flag registers 664A to 664C. Thereby, the main control device 40 can grasp whether or not a random value is stored in each of the random value registers 662A to 662C.

(2-2. Payout control device 41)
Returning to FIG. 4, the payout control device 41 will be explained. The payout control device 41 is connected to the main control device 40 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. The dispensing control device 41 is connected to a glass frame opening switch 501 and an inner frame opening switch 502 via a dispensing relay terminal board 534 and a back wiring relay terminal board 530. Then, the payout control device 41 transmits information regarding the prize ball, information regarding the open/closed states of the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30, etc. to the hall computer 500 or the sight shooting test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal board 38. . Moreover, the payout control device 41 transmits a shooting stop signal for stopping the shooting of game balls to the shooting control device 44 as necessary.

Further, the dispensing control device 41 is connected to a ball cut-off switch 520 that detects when the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 3) becomes empty through a back wiring relay terminal board 530. When the ball out switch 520 detects that the ball tank 31 is empty, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

Furthermore, the payout control device 41 is connected to a payout motor 521 that pays out game balls and a payout switch 522 that detects that the game balls have been paid out via a payout relay terminal board 534. The payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out game balls, and when the payout switch 522 detects that a game ball has been paid out, it outputs a detection signal. is output to the payout control device 41. Further, a full switch 523 is connected to the dispensing control device 41 to detect when the lower tray 13 is full. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower tray 13 is full, it outputs a detection signal to the dispensing control device 41.

The dispensing control device 41 stops the dispensing motor 521 when a detection signal is input from the ball out switch 520 and when a detection signal is input from the full switch 523. This causes the payout unit 33 to stop the payout operation of the prize balls. The out-of-bulb switch 520 continues to output a detection signal until the out-of-bulb state is canceled, and the full switch 523 continues to output a detection signal until the full state of the lower tray 13 is released. Then, when the input of the detection signals from the bulb out switch 520 and the full switch 523 stops, the dispensing control device 41 restarts driving the dispensing motor 521.

Note that when the present invention is adopted in an enclosed game machine or the like in which games are played by circulating game balls enclosed in the machine stand, the main controller 40 controls the payout control device 41 (in the case of an enclosed gaming machine, the game balls are Since no payout is performed, one-way communication may be provided to the slot control device (which is preferably referred to as a slot control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be difficult to be fraudulently exploited.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the payment display device 170 via a CR unit terminal plate 535 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. A ball lending switch 171 and a settlement switch 172 operated by a player are connected to the settlement display device 170. The ball rental switch 171 is a switch that is operated when a player requests the rental of game balls, and the payment switch 172 is a switch that is operated when a player requests payment.

When the ball lending switch 171 detects an operation by a player, it outputs an operation signal requesting lending. The rental request signal output by the ball rental switch 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the payment display device 170, and the rental request signal is transmitted from the CR unit CR to the payout control device 41. When the payout control device 41 receives the lending request signal from the CR unit CR, it drives the payout motor 521 to pay out game balls and controls the display of the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR.

When the payment switch 172 detects an operation by a player, it outputs an operation signal requesting payment. The settlement request signal outputted by the settlement switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the CR unit CR manages the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR in accordance with the settlement request signal. Controls balance display.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp 410 that is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of balls entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives the fraud command from the main control device 40, it can notify the employees of the gaming facility that there is a possibility that fraud has been committed by lighting the fraud notification lamp 410.

(2-3. Sub-integrated control device 42 and production pattern control device 43)
The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the main control device 40 via the production relay terminal board 532, and enables communication from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs production control based on commands received from the main control device 40. The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the production button 15 and the jog dial 16. The performance button 15 and the jog dial 16 each input a detection signal generated by the operation to the sub-integrated control device 42.

The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the output of audio by driving the speaker 112, and also controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and lamps including the frame-side decorative lamp 113. Furthermore, the sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume adjustment switch that adjusts the volume output from the speaker 112. The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the volume output from the speaker 112 based on the operation signal input from the volume control switch.

The production symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits commands to the performance pattern control device 43 regarding the display mode of pseudo effects that display characters and the like and pseudo patterns of special symbols. On the other hand, the effect pattern control device 43 displays a pseudo effect pattern 700 on the LCD panel of the effect pattern display device 47 in accordance with the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 issues an error notification through the speaker 112, the frame-side decorative lamp 113, and the performance symbol display device 47 when it is determined that the frequency of balls entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal.

(2-4. Launch control device 44)
The launch control device 44 is connected to the payout control device 41 and enables communication from the payout control device 41 to the launch control device 44. The launch control device 44 controls the launch motor 526 based on commands sent from the main controller 40 via the payout control device 41 and rotation signals of the launch handle 14, and launches and stops the launch of game balls.

Further, the firing control device 44 is connected to a firing stop switch 524 provided on the firing handle 14 and a touch switch 525 that detects that the firing handle 14 is in contact with the player. The touch switch 525 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 44 when a contact of the firing handle 14 by the player is detected. Then, the firing control device 44 fires the game ball when a detection signal is input from the touch switch 525. On the other hand, the firing stop switch 524 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 44 when operated by the player. Then, when a detection signal is inputted from the firing stop switch 524, the firing control device 44 stops firing the game balls even if a detection signal is inputted from the touch switch 525.

(2-5. Power supply board 45)
As shown in FIG. 7, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 671, a power receiving circuit 672, a power failure detection circuit 673, and a backup power supply circuit 674. The power supply circuit 671 converts an alternating current voltage supplied from an externally provided AC power source (main power source AC24V) to generate a direct current voltage. The power receiving circuit 672 is provided with a power switch 450, and the power supply circuit 671 is connected to an AC power source via the power receiving circuit 672. When the power switch 450 is turned on, the power supply circuit 671 is electrically connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC 24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 671. The power supply circuit 671 supplies necessary DC voltage to various control devices, actuators, and the like.

The power outage detection circuit 673 monitors the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 671. Then, when the supplied voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, the power outage detection circuit 673 determines that the power switch 450 has been turned OFF or that the power has been cut off due to a power outage, and the main controller 40 And the power failure detection signal output to the payout control device 41 is set to high level (ON). On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 673 sets the power failure detection signal to a low level (OFF) when the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 671 rises to a predetermined voltage or higher.

In addition, in this Example, although the case where the power failure detection circuit 673 transmits a power failure detection signal to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 was given as an example, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the power outage detection circuit 673 transmits a power outage detection signal to only one of the main controller 40 and the dispensing control device 41, and from the main controller 40 to the dispensing control device 41, or from the dispensing control device 41 to the main control device. 40, a power outage command may be sent.

The backup power supply circuit 674 is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit 674 charges the DC5V power generated by the power supply circuit 671 while supplying power from the AC power supply, and in the event of a power outage, uses the backup power supply (DC5V) to the RWM 630 of the main controller 40 and the dispensing control. The signal is supplied to the RWM etc. of the device 41.

In this embodiment, backup power is supplied to the RWM 630 of the main control device 40 and the RWM of the payout control device 41. Therefore, even after the power is cut off, the pachinko machine 1 retains the contents stored in the main control device 40 and payout control device 41 at the time of the power cut, such as the gaming status and prizes of the pachinko machine 1, for a certain period of time even after the power is cut off. Information such as the number of game balls to be paid out can be held.

On the other hand, backup power is not supplied to the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42 are erased.

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to be able to change the probability of winning the first special symbol and the second special symbol according to a set value. For example, when the setting value is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability) is set to 1/300 for both the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state (high probability). is set to 1/30 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/300, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the variable probability state is set to 26/30. Note that the pachinko machine 1 does not determine a small hit in the first special symbol.

When the setting value is "2", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/290 for both the 1st special pattern and the 2nd special pattern, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/290 for the 1st special pattern and the 2nd special pattern. Both figures are set to 1/29. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/290, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the variable probability state is set to 26/29.

When the setting value is "3", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280 for both the 1st special pattern and the 2nd special pattern, and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/280 for the 1st special pattern and the 2nd special pattern. Both figures are set to 1/28. Further, the small hit probability of the second special figure in the normal state is set to 250/280, and the small hit probability of the second special figure in the variable probability state is set to 26/28.

Although a configuration in which the small hit probability changes with the jackpot probability has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability change may target only the jackpot probability. In this embodiment, even if it is done in this way, after a jackpot with a variable probability pattern, if the state becomes a high probability and non-power support state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is made extremely shorter than that in the normal state, so that a small hit can be achieved. It is possible to realize a small hit rush that frequently occurs.

In this embodiment, the setting value is such that the probability of winning the jackpot and small winning in the normal state and the probability of winning in the variable probability state are linked, but the setting value is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, either the winning probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is constant regardless of the setting value, but only the other is changed according to the setting value. There may be. Furthermore, when changing the set value, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal state or the jackpot probability in the variable probability state, while decreasing the other.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of winning a regular game is constant regardless of the setting value. The probability of winning a general map is set to "1/60" in the normal state, and is set to "1/1,000" in the variable probability state or the general power support state.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability change entry rate at which the game enters the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 60% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the variable probability state is set to 10,000 times. With this setting, the variable probability state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

In the pachinko machine 1, the normal power support entry rate at which the game enters the normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game is set to 100% for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, the general electric power support state of the general electric utility object continues until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 30 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a jackpot of the first special drawing or the second special drawing occurs, a jackpot game is carried out at the first jackpot 25. In the jackpot game, one game is selected from a 15R jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened for 15 rounds, or a 10R jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened for 10 rounds. In each round, the first grand prize opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or until the number of balls entered reaches the specified number of 10 balls.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a small win of the second special symbol occurs, a small win game is executed at the second large prize opening 26. In the small winning game, the second large prize opening 26 is opened once for 1.600 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a general figure is won in the general support state, the general public accessory 22 is opened once for 8 seconds. In addition, in the non-general power support state, the general power accessory 22 is opened once for 3.5 seconds. In this way, the open time of the general electric utility object 22 is changed depending on the general electric power support state and the non-general electric power support state.

Next, prize balls will be explained. The prize balls in the first special figure starting port 23 are set to "3" for each ball that enters. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to "1" for each ball that enters. The number of prize balls in the first big prize opening 25 is set to "10" for each ball entered. The number of prize balls in the second grand prize opening 26 is set to "10" for each ball entered. The number of prize balls in the general prize opening 27 is set to "10" for each ball entered.

(4. Variation table of jackpot symbols and special symbols)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the jackpot symbols selected and set when the first special symbol or the second special symbol hits the jackpot will be explained. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the game content of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. are set according to the jackpot symbol selected at the time of jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot symbols are roughly divided into "probable variable symbols" and "normal symbols." The jackpot symbols are comprised of four types of symbols from "jackpot symbol A" to "jackpot symbol D."

The "jackpot symbol A" which is a "variable probability symbol" is a symbol that, when set, allows a 15-round jackpot game to be played. Further, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to a definite change and general power support state. Furthermore, the "jackpot symbol A" is a symbol that can be transferred to a small win rush that is advantageous for acquiring the second special symbol small win game. The details of the small hit rush will be explained together with the explanation of the progress of the game after the jackpot game is finished, which will be described later.

The "jackpot symbol B" which is a "variable probability symbol" is a symbol on which a 10-round jackpot game is performed. Furthermore, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to a definite change (high probability) and general power support state. Furthermore, it is possible to shift to a small hit rush.

The "jackpot symbol C" which is a "normal symbol" is a symbol on which a 15-round jackpot game is performed. Further, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to non-probability change (low probability) and general power support state. In addition, it is not possible to shift to the small hit rush.

The "jackpot symbol D" which is a "normal symbol" is a symbol on which a 10-round jackpot game is performed. Further, after the jackpot game ends, the game state is set to non-probability change and general power support state. In addition, it is not possible to shift to the small hit rush.

In this embodiment, the variable probability symbols are only those that can be transferred to a small hit rush, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pattern that cannot be transferred to a small hit rush may be provided.

Next, the fluctuation table of the first special symbol and the second special symbol will be explained using FIG. 10. The fluctuation table is a table for setting the symbol fluctuation time associated with the determination of the validity of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 1 includes a "first variation table 00" and a "first variation table 01" as variation tables for the first special symbol. Then, the first variable table is selected from either the "first variable table 00" or the "first variable table 01" depending on the gaming situation and the random value extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23. The variable time of the special figure is set.

The "first fluctuation table 00" includes a plurality of types of fluctuation times with different times, and the average fluctuation time thereof is 15 seconds. Similarly, the "first fluctuation table 01" has an average fluctuation time of 600 seconds.

The pachinko machine 1 includes "second variation table 00", "second variation table 01", and "second variation table 02" as variation tables for second special symbols. Then, a second characteristic is selected from one of the "second variation table 00" to "second variation table 02" depending on the gaming situation and the random value extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port 24. The fluctuation time of the diagram is set.

The "second fluctuation table 00" has an average fluctuation time of 6 seconds. Furthermore, the average fluctuation time of the "second fluctuation table 01" is set to 2 seconds. Furthermore, the "second fluctuation table 02" has an average fluctuation time of 600 seconds.

(5. Startup process)
Next, the startup process executed by the main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The startup process is a process executed when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control device 40 sets a stack pointer to a stack address as the first process of the startup process (process S1). Next, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address in the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (processing S2), and also sets the built-in register (processing S3). Note that the interrupt vector address is used in the address space (memory space) to specify the start address of an interrupt processing program, which will be described later.

Next, the main controller 40 reads the register of the input port (processing S4), and determines whether the power outage stop signal is OFF (processing S5). If the power failure detection signal remains ON and there is a negative determination (processing S5: No), the main controller 40 determines that the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, the main controller 40 returns to process S4 and repeatedly executes processes S4 and S5 until the power outage stop signal is turned OFF.

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and the determination is affirmative (processing S5: Yes), the main controller 40 detects that the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 is equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state has been reached, and writing to the RWM 630 is permitted (processing S6).

After the process S6, the main control device 40 executes an initial setting process (process S7). This initial setting process (process S7) mainly sets the transition mode. Thereafter, the main control device 40 prohibits interrupts (processing S8) and executes register saving (processing S9). Furthermore, the main control device 40 executes a gaming performance calculation process for calculating gaming performance such as a base value (processing S10). That is, the main controller 40 performs calculations related to gaming performance outside the area of the RWM 630.

After processing S10, the main control device 40 executes register restoration (processing S11), permits interrupts (processing S12), and returns to processing S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes processes S8 to S12 in the startup process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, every 4 mS period) executes an interrupt process (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, after the process S12 is executed until the process S8 is executed again. .

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, interrupt processing executed by the main controller 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12. As shown in FIG. 12, the main controller 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed in the interrupt process (process S21). In process S21, the main controller 40 sets various timers provided in the main controller 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After processing S21, the main control device 40 determines whether the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is "3" (processing S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes process S), the pachinko machine 1 can determine that the game stop mode is set as the transition mode. In other words, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which it is unable to start a game and is in a state in which it is waiting for the power switch 450 to be turned off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (processing S36) and returns to the startup process (see FIG. 11).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 637 is not "3" (processing S22: No), the main controller 40 performs a timer update process to update various timers provided in the main controller 40. Execute (processing S23). Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes an input determination process (process S24) which is a process related to the entry of game balls into various starting ports and various winning ports. Note that details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main control device 40 executes the win/fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to the win/fail determination and the jackpot game. The details of the validity determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S25, the main control device 40 executes a gaming state setting process (processing S26) of transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the gaming state has changed. In process S26, the main control device 40, for example, sends a signal to the hall computer 500 after a predetermined period of time has passed after the jackpot game (special game) or the winning game (common figure game) ends in the above-described win/fail determination process (process S25). Send. Note that when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test shooting test device (not shown), the main control device 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the test shooting test device (not shown) in step S26. do.

After the process S26, the main control device 40 performs an error monitoring process (process S27) to monitor whether an error has occurred. In addition, errors monitored by the main controller 40 in the error monitoring process (process S27) include an open error indicating that the front frame 11 or the inner frame 30 is open, and abnormal radio waves detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). Examples include a radio wave error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown).

After the process S27, the main control device 40 executes a prize ball command transmission process (process S28) for transmitting a prize ball command to the payout control device 41. Based on the received prize ball command, the payout control device 41 executes the payout of the prize balls set for each of the various starting holes or the various winning holes into which the balls have entered.

After the process S28, the main control device 40 executes an effect data output process (process S29) that creates image data, audio data, etc. according to the game content during execution, and outputs it to the sub-integrated control device 42. Furthermore, when the main controller 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the error monitoring process (processing S27) described above, the main controller 40 displays an error display on the performance symbol display device 47 or a frame side decorative lamp according to the content of the detected error. Error notifications such as lighting or blinking of 113 and sound output from speaker 112 are performed as appropriate.

After the process S29, the main controller 40 executes an external output process (process S30) to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38. In process S30, the main control device 40 generates data regarding the first big winning opening solenoid 510, the second big winning opening solenoid 511, and the general utility object solenoid 512 based on the processing content in the above-described validity determination process (processing S25). is transmitted to the hall computer 500. Further, in process S30, main control device 40 transmits a security signal to hall computer 500 when the occurrence of an error is detected in the above-described error monitoring process (process S27). In addition, when the test firing test device is connected to the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 40, in process S30, data regarding the first big winning hole solenoid 510, the second big winning hole solenoid 511, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 512. and security signals to the sight test equipment.

As shown in FIG. 13, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register saving (process S31) and executes a performance display data creation process (process S32). In process S32, the main control device 40 sends the calculation results of the performance display arithmetic processing (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the startup process (see FIG. 11) and the test results of the sight-firing test to the performance display device 403. Create data for display. After processing S31, the main control device 40 executes register restoration (processing S33).

After processing S33, the main control device 40 executes segment data creation processing (processing S34). In process S34, the main control device 40, in preparation for displaying the data created in process S31 on the performance display device 403, displays the common of various LEDs provided in the performance display device 403 (display area in 8-bit units related to LED segments). Create segment data for each light emission control.

After processing S34, the main control device 40 displays the gaming performance and sight-shooting test data on the performance display device 403 as display processing for various display devices (processing S35). In addition, in process S35, the main control device 40 displays various symbols on the first special symbol display device 281, the second special symbol display device 283, and the normal symbol display device 285 in accordance with the game situation being executed, or determines the various symbols. Perform display, etc. After the process S35, the main control device 40 allows the interrupt (process S36), and returns to the startup process (see FIG. 11).

Note that while the main controller 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the startup process (FIG. 11), the main controller 40 interrupts the process related to displaying the calculation results in the performance display calculation process (process S10). This is done through processing. In this regard, the main controller 40 performs the performance display calculation process (process S10), which requires a large amount of processing, in the startup process, thereby disabling interrupts (process S8) before the performance display calculation process (process S10) is completed. , see FIG. 11) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of display control by executing the display processing for the performance display device 403 at the same timing as the display processing for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(7. Input judgment processing)
Next, the input determination process (process S24) executed during the interrupt process (see FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the main control device 40 executes the special map entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special pattern ball entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process that is executed when a game ball enters the first special pattern starting port 23 or the second special pattern starting port 24. The details of the special drawing ball confirmation process (processing S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S101, the main controller 40 executes a normal ball entering ball confirmation process (process S102). The normal ball entering ball confirmation process (process S102) is a process that is executed when a game ball enters the normal ball operating port 21. Note that details of the normal ball entry confirmation process (process S102) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S102, the main control device 40 executes a winning number counting process (process S103). The winning number counting process (processing S103) is a process that is executed when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 25, the second big winning hole 26, or the general winning hole 27. Specifically, in process S103, the main control device 40 controls the first big winning hole 25, the second big winning hole when the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, or the general winning hole switch 508 detects a game ball. 1 is added to the value of a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the winning hole 26 or the general winning hole 27.

After the process S103, the main control device 40 executes an out number counting process (process S104). The number-out counting process (processing S104) is a process for totaling the number of outs used for calculating gaming performance. Specifically, in process S104, the main control device 40 controls the first special figure starting opening switch 503, the second special figure starting opening switch 504, the normal symbol activation switch 505, the first count switch 506, the second count switch 507, When the general winning opening switch 508 and the out opening switch 509 detect a game ball, 1 is added to the value of a counter that counts the number of outs.

After the process S104, the main control device 40 determines whether the frequency of balls entering the general winning hole 27 is abnormal (process S105). Specifically, in process S105, the main control device 40 detects fraud if the number of game balls that enter the general winning hole 27 within a predetermined period of time (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a specified number (for example, 10 balls). It is determined that this has been done. As a result, if the ball entering frequency is normal and the main control device 40 makes a negative determination (process S105: No), the main control device 40 ends this process and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 12).

On the other hand, if the ball entry frequency is abnormal and the determination is affirmative (processing S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits a fraud notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (processing S106). ), this process ends. In process S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraud notification command from the main control device 40 turns on the fraud notification lamp 410 (see FIG. 3) provided in the payout control device 41.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 which has received the unauthorized notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decorative lamp 113, outputting audio from the speaker 112, etc. Furthermore, the production pattern control device 43 which received the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a warning message to the effect that fraud has been carried out on the production pattern display device 47. Note that the error notification by audio output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification starts, and the error notification by the warning display on the effect pattern display device 47 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 starts the error notification. It will end after 5 minutes.

(7-1. Special map entry confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, the special map entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14) will be described. The special symbol entry confirmation process (processing S101) extracts and holds and stores random numbers of a plurality of types of first special symbols according to the ball entering the first special symbol starting port 23, and also Random numbers for a plurality of types of second special symbols are extracted and held and stored in response to the ball entering the slot. This is a process of transmitting various commands caused by the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the "special figure entry confirmation process", first, in process S110, it is determined whether or not the first special figure starting port switch 503 detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23. . If the determination is negative (processing S110: No), the process moves to processing S115.
If the determination is affirmative (processing S110: Yes), in processing S111, it is determined whether the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol stored in the first special symbol reserved storage area 631 is full (has the upper limit number been reached? No) Judgment. If the determination is affirmative (processing S111: Yes), the process moves to processing S115.

If the judgment is negative in the process S111 (process S111: No), in the process S112, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for determining a reach, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. of the first special symbol are extracted. . The extracted various random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area 631. Further, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area 631 as the first special symbol reservation memory. In addition, even if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a win/fail random number extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 will be smaller than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as when there is a memory number.

Subsequently, the first special figure pre-reading determination process of process S113 is executed. This pre-reading determination process includes a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot pattern, etc., which are stored in a temporary storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage area 631, before determining whether or not it will be a jackpot. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific number, whether it is a number that is determined to be a jackpot, a number that is determined to be a super reach, a reach, etc., and in the case of a jackpot, whether it is a probability-variable jackpot or not, Fuden support will be given. It is confirmed whether it is a jackpot or not. In addition, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Thereafter, in step S114, a pending memory counter indicating the number of pending memories is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending memory counter of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Note that it is desirable that the prefetch command be sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a jackpot, reach, etc. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 every time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead performance that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot or reach on the reserved memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting port switch 504 detects the ball entering the second special figure starting port 24. If the determination is negative (process S115: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14), and this process ends. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S115: Yes), in processing S116, it is determined whether the number of reserved memories of the second special symbols stored in the second special symbol reserved storage area 632 is full (has the upper limit number been reached? No) Judgment. If the determination is affirmative (processing S116: Yes), the process returns.

If the judgment is negative in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for jackpot symbol determination, the random number for small hit symbol determination, the random number for reach determination, and the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol are determined. Extract random numbers etc. for determination. The extracted various random numbers are stored in a temporary storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage area 632. Further, the various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage area 632 as second special symbol reservation storage. Furthermore, the random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area are stored as reserved storage. In addition, even if the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as the winning/losing random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24 will be smaller than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as when there is a memory number.

Subsequently, in process S118, a pre-reading determination process for the second special figure is executed. This pre-reading determination process includes a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot pattern, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage area 632, before determining whether or not it will be a jackpot. Check if is a specific number. For example, as a specific number, whether it is a number that is determined to be a jackpot, a number that is determined to be a super reach, a reach, etc., and in the case of a jackpot, whether it is a probability-variable jackpot or not, Fuden support will be given. It is confirmed whether it is a jackpot or not. Further, in this process, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination of the second special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Thereafter, in step S119, a pending memory counter indicating the number of pending memories is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the pending memory counter of the first special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Note that it is desirable that the prefetch command be sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a jackpot, reach, etc. Of course, the configuration may be such that the prefetch command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 every time, regardless of the content of the determination. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead performance that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot or reach on the reserved memory symbols of the performance symbol display device 47.

In the special drawing entry confirmation process (processing S101), if the number of pending memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are The configuration is such that it is stored in the subject's reserved storage area. The present invention is not limited to this, and if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary storage area and the main reserved storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting hole 23 or the second special figure starting hole 24, the extracted random number is stored in a temporary storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories is full, and if it is not full, the random number stored in the temporary storage area may be stored in the main reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are erased.

In addition, in the special map entry confirmation process (process S101), the pre-reading determination process pre-reads and determines the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area, but is not limited to this, and the random numbers stored in the subject's reserved storage area are read in advance. A look-ahead determination may be made.

(7-2. Confirmation process of ball entering the regular map)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, a description will be given of the normal ball entering ball confirmation process (process S102) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 14). In the regular ball entry confirmation process (process S102), random numbers related to a plurality of types of regular tickets are extracted and held and stored in accordance with the ball entering the regular ticket operating port 21. This is a process of transmitting various commands caused by the ball entering the normal figure operating port 21 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the "normal ball entering ball confirmation process", first, in process S121, it is determined whether or not the ball entering the normal pattern operating port 21 is detected by the normal pattern activation switch 505. If the determination is negative (process S121: No), the process returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 14) and ends this process. If the determination is affirmative (process S121: Yes), it is determined in process S122 whether or not the number of reserved memories for regular figures stored in the reserved memory area 633 for regular figures is full (whether the upper limit number has been reached). do. If the determination is affirmative (processing S122: Yes), the process returns.

If the determination is negative in the process S122 (process S122: No), in the process S123, a random number for determining a hit of a common symbol, a random number for determining a winning pattern, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted. Then, the extracted various random numbers are stored in the general figure reservation storage area 633 as ordinary figure reservation storage. In addition, even if the number of reserved memory numbers of ordinary figures is "0", various random numbers extracted when a game ball enters the ordinary figure operation opening 21 are the same as when there is a memory number less than the maximum value. be remembered. Thereafter, in step S124, a pending memory counter indicating the number of reserved common figures stored is incremented, and a pending number instruction command indicating the added value of the reserved memory counter of common figures is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

(8. Validity determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 17, the propriety determination process (process S25) executed during the interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the main control device 40 performs a normal pattern correctness judgment process, which is a process related to the normal pattern judgment and the winning game (normal pattern game), as the first process executed in the correctness judgment process (process S25). (Processing S200) is executed. Note that the details of the normal pattern validity determination process (processing S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes a special symbol validity determination process (processing S300) which is a process related to the validity determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the jackpot game (special game). In addition, the details of the special figure appropriateness determination process (processing S300) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 35.

(8-1. Ordinary map validity determination process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 22, a description will be given of the "ordinary pattern validity determination process" (process S200) executed in the validity determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17).

As shown in FIG. 18, the main control device 40 determines whether the general electric accessory 22 that operates during the winning game (ordinary figure game) is in operation as the first process executed in the ordinary figure propriety determination process (process S200). It is determined whether there is one (processing S201). In process S201, the general figure accessory 22 is operating, and if the determination is affirmative (process S201: Yes), the main control device 40 determines that a winning game is in progress, and performs the general figure game process (processing S250). Move to.

On the other hand, if the ordinary electric accessory 22 is not operating and the determination is negative (processing S201: No), the main controller 40 determines whether or not ordinary symbols are being displayed in a variable manner on the ordinary symbol display device 285. A determination is made (processing S202). As a result, if the fluctuation display of the general map is being displayed, and if the determination is affirmative (processing S202: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the general map currently being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed ( Processing S203).

Then, if the fluctuation time of the ordinary figure that is being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (processing S203: Yes), the main control device 40 stops the fluctuation of the ordinary figure and performs a final display process to display the ordinary figure in a fixed manner. is executed (processing S203), and the process moves to the general figure game processing (processing S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the general figure that is being displayed in a variable manner has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S203: No), the main control device 40 skips processing S204 and skips the normal figure game process (processing The process moves to S250).

In process S202, if the normal pattern is not being displayed in a variable manner and the determination is negative (processing S202: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the normal pattern is being displayed in a fixed manner on the normal pattern display device 285. (processing S205).

Then, if the regular map is being displayed for confirmation and the determination is affirmative (processing S205: Yes), the main control device 40 determines whether or not the final display time for the regular map has elapsed (processing S206). As a result, if the confirmed display time has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S206: No), the main control device 40 moves to the standard game game process (processing S250). On the other hand, if the fixed display time of the ordinary map has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (processing S206: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the fixed displaying end processing (processing S207).

In process S207, the main control device 40 sets the display end of the regular symbol that is currently being displayed on the regular symbol display device 285. Further, the main control device 40 transmits a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the production regarding the general pattern on the production pattern display device 47. After processing S207, the main control device 40 moves to processing S208 shown in FIG. 19.

As shown in FIG. 19, in process S208, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the result of the determination of the common symbol is a win. Then, if the result of the judgment of the common figure is a win and it is affirmative (processing S208: Yes), the main control device 40 performs a process for starting a winning game (a common figure game). Specifically, the main control device 40 performs a process (process S209) for starting the operation of the general electric accessory 22. In addition, the main control device 40 transmits a winning game start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to instruct the start of a winning game production (processing S210), and starts timing the starting interval time of the winning game. After the process S210, the main control device 40 moves to the standard game process (process S250, see FIG. 18).

On the other hand, in process S208, if the result of the judgment of the common figure is a failure, and if the judgment is negative (process S208: No), the main control device 40 skips the process S209 and the process S210, and the normal figure game process ( The process moves to process S250).

Returning to FIG. 18, the description of the normal pattern validity determination process (processing S200) will be continued. In process S205, if the general map is not being confirmed and displayed and the determination is negative (processing S205: No), the main control device 40 determines whether or not there is a pending memory of the general map (process S211).

As a result, if there is no pending memory of a common figure and the determination is negative (processing S211: No), the main control device 40 moves to a common figure game process (processing S250). On the other hand, if there is a pending memory for general drawings and the determination is affirmative (processing S211: Yes), the main controller 40 performs a shift process for the holding memory for general drawings (processing S212), and among the holding memories for general drawings, Judgment is made based on the oldest retained memory. Further, in accordance with this process S212, the main control device 40 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storage numbers of general drawings. After processing S212, the process moves to processing S213 shown in FIG. 20.

As shown in FIG. 20, in process S213, the main control device 40 performs a propriety judgment based on a propriety judgment table (normal table) used in a normal figure and a random number for winning determination. As a result, the result of the judgment is a hit, and if the judgment is affirmative in process 214 (process S214: Yes), the main control device 40 determines the winning symbol of the common symbol based on the random number for determining the winning symbol. Along with (processing S215), a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (processing S216). After that, the main control device 40 executes a winning setting process (processing S217) that sets the start interval time and end interval time of the winning game.

On the other hand, if the result of the win/fail determination is a loss, and in the process 214 a negative determination is made, process S214: No), the main control device 40 determines a loss symbol based on the random number for determining a winning symbol (process S218), and , a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (processing S219).

In addition, in process S216 and process S219, the main control device 40 determines the fluctuation pattern so that the fluctuation time of the general figure is shorter than in the normal state if the gaming state is a variable probability game, a general power support state, etc. . For example, the main controller 40 selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 10 seconds in a normal state, and selects a variation pattern in which the variation time is 10 seconds when the gaming state is a fixed variable game or a general power support state, and the variation time is 0, which is shorter than the normal state. Select a variation pattern of .5 seconds.

After the process S217 or the process S219, the main control device 40 transmits the reservation storage information including information indicating the decrease in the general figure reservation storage to the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S220). Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the suspension storage information transmits the suspension storage information to the production symbol control device 43, and updates the display content of the regular symbol suspension display (not shown) on the production symbol display device 47.

After processing S220, the main control device 40 transmits a common pattern fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 42 (processing S221). Processing S221 is a pre-processing for performing a performance corresponding to a normal pattern on the performance pattern display device 47 in conjunction with the variable display of the normal pattern on the normal pattern display device 285. Specifically, the main control device 40 sends the sub-integrated control device 42 a symbol variation start command that includes the result of the validity determination, the variation pattern of the common symbol, etc., as a common symbol variation start command, or a symbol variation start command in process S215 or process S218. A production designation command is sent to specify a production according to the determined winning or losing symbol. After the process S221, the main control device 40 executes the standard game process (process S250, FIG. 18).

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 21, the normal pattern game process (processing S250) executed in the normal pattern correctness determination process (processing S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the general electric accessory 22 is being opened (processing S251) as the first process executed in the general figure game process (processing S250). Then, if the general utility accessory 22 is open and the determination is affirmative (processing S251: Yes), the main control device 40 moves to processing S252 shown in FIG. 22.

As shown in FIG. 22, in process S252, the main control device 40 determines whether four game balls have entered the common electric accessory 22 based on the detection signal of the second special figure starting port switch 504. Then, if the number of game balls that have entered the general electric accessory 22 has not reached four and the judgment is negative (processing S252: No), the main control device 40 releases the general electric accessory 22. It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since then (processing S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the general electric accessory 22 was released and the determination is negative (processing S253: No), the main control device 40 directly performs the general electric figure game processing (processing S250, FIG. 21 (see FIG. 17) and returns to the validity determination process (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, if the number of game balls that have entered the general electric utility object 22 reaches four and the determination is affirmative in step S252 (processing S252: Yes), or for a predetermined period of time after the general electric accessory object 22 is released. has passed, and if the determination is affirmative in step S252 (step S253: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 512 to close the general electric accessory 22 (processing S254). Subsequently, the main controller 40 executes an end interval process (process S255) to start measuring the end interval time. After the process S255, the main control device 40 ends the common figure game process (process S250) and returns.

Returning to FIG. 21, the description of the common figure game process (process S250) will be continued. If the determination in step S251 is negative (step S251: No), the main control device 40 determines whether the end interval is in progress (step S256). As a result, if the end interval is in progress and the determination is affirmative (process S256: Yes), the main controller 40 then determines whether the end interval time has elapsed (process S257).

As a result, if the determination is affirmative in process S257 (processing S257: Yes), the main control device 40 executes the process of ending the winning game in process S258, and subtracts the winning game ending command in process S259. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game performance. After the process S259, the main control device 40 ends the common figure game process (process S250, see FIG. 21), and returns to the validity determination process (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not elapsed and the determination is negative (processing S257: No), the main control device 40 directly ends the common figure game process (processing S250) and returns to the validity determination process.

If the determination in step S256 is negative (step S256: No), the main control device 40 determines whether the start interval time has elapsed (step S260). As a result, if the start interval time has elapsed and the determination is affirmative (processing S260: Yes), the main control device 40 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 512 to activate the general electric accessory 22 in processing S261. Open. On the other hand, in process S260, if the determination is negative (process S260: No), the main control device 40 directly ends the common figure game process (process S250) and returns to the validity determination process.

(8-2. Special figure validity judgment process)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 35, the "special symbol validity determination process" (process S300) executed in the validity determination process (process S25, see FIG. 17) will be described. The special symbol validity determination process (processing S300) includes the "first special symbol validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 23 to 24, the "second special symbol validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, and the "second special symbol validity determination process" shown in FIGS. 30 to 33. The "jackpot game process" shown in FIG. 34 and the "small win game process" shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 are sequentially executed.

In the "special pattern validity judgment process" (processing S300), in the "first special pattern validity judgment process" and "second special pattern validity judgment process", the validity judgment of the first special pattern and the validity judgment of the second special pattern are carried out separately. is executed.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the "first special symbol success/failure determination process", first, in process S301, it is confirmed whether the special electric accessory is not activated, and it is determined whether or not a jackpot game or a small win game is being played. If the determination is negative (processing S301: No), this process is ended and the process returns to the special symbol validity determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (processing S301: Yes), it is determined in processing S302 whether or not the first special symbol is in a state of fluctuation stop. If the determination is affirmative (processing S302: Yes), it is determined in processing S303 whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special symbol is not displayed.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: Yes), it is determined in process S304 whether or not there is a pending memory of the first special symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S304: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S304: Yes), the number of pending memories of the first special symbol is subtracted in processing S305, and a shifting process of the pending memory is performed. Through this shift process, the oldest pending memory among the pending memories of the first special symbol becomes the object of the validity determination.

Subsequently, in process S310 shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a special symbol probability variable (high probability) state. Specifically, it is determined whether the probability change flag is "1" or not. The variable probability flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is in a variable probability state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), it is set to a variable probability state. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to the normal (low probability) state.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S310 (S310: Yes), in the process S311, the table for determining the validity at the time of probability change and the random number for jackpot determination in the reserved memory of the first special symbol to be determined as the target of the determination are compared. Make a judgment. If the determination is negative in the process S310 (S310: No), in the process S312, the table for determining the low probability of success or failure is compared with the random number for jackpot determination in the reserved memory of the first special symbol that is the target of the determination of the success or failure. Make a judgment.

Subsequently, in process S313, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing in jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S313: Yes), the validity determination of the first special symbol is forcibly determined to be a failure, and the process moves to processing S320. If the determination is negative (Processing S313: No), in Processing S314, it is determined whether or not the validity determination in Processing S311 or Processing S312 is a jackpot. If the determination is negative (processing S314: No), the determination of the validity of the first special symbol is determined to be a failure, and the process moves to processing S320.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), in the process S315, a jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for jackpot symbol determination stored in the reserved memory of the first special symbol that is the target of the validity determination. As a result, any one of the "jackpot symbol A" to "jackpot symbol D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Next, in process S316, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is selected from the selected fluctuation table (see FIG. 10) based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved memory of the first special symbol that is the target of the above-mentioned validity determination. A variation pattern such as a variation time is determined. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the gaming state at the time of the success/failure determination, and the like. Then, a fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the variation pattern is determined from either the "first variation table 00" or the "first variation table 01" (see FIG. 10).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, a jackpot setting process is performed in process S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as implementing the 15R jackpot game, the transition to the probability variable state or the transition to the general power support state after the jackpot game ends, and the number of times these continue. , the time for the jackpot start performance, the time for the jackpot end performance, etc. of the jackpot game to be executed on the performance symbol display device 47 are set.

Next, in process S318, a process is performed in which information on the pending storage of the first special symbol after the validity determination (for example, information indicating a decrease in the pending storage after execution of the validity determination) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Furthermore, in process S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 is performed, and a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. Note that the fluctuation start command and symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, the determination result of the validity determination of the first special symbol, and the like. Note that depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command may be sent to instruct the end of the variable time. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance in the fluctuation pattern, it is not essential.

If the process S313 is affirmative (process S313: Yes) or the process S314 is negative (process S314: No), the first special symbol is a loss determination, so the process S320 determines the losing symbol, and the process S321 In this step, the fluctuation pattern of the losing symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the reserved memory of the first special symbol that is the target of the validity determination. Furthermore, a loss setting process is performed in process S322. Thereafter, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed as in the case of jackpot determination. Then return.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25, in the "second special figure propriety determination process", first, in process S331, it is confirmed whether the special electric accessory is not activated and whether or not a jackpot game or a small win game is being played. judge. If the determination is negative (processing S331: No), the present processing is ended and the process returns to the special symbol validity determination processing.

If the determination is affirmative (Processing S331: Yes), it is determined in Processing S332 whether or not the second special symbol is in the process of stopping fluctuation. If the determination is affirmative (processing S332: Yes), it is determined in processing S333 whether or not the confirmed symbol of the second special symbol is not displayed.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S333 (process S333: Yes), it is determined in process S334 whether or not there is a pending memory for the second special symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S334: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S334: Yes), in processing S335, the number of pending memories of the second special symbol is subtracted, and a shifting process of the pending storage is performed. Through this shift processing, the oldest pending memory among the pending memories of the second special symbol becomes the object of the validity determination.

Subsequently, in process S340 shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a special symbol probability variable state. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S340: Yes), a determination is made in Processing S341 by comparing the table for determination of validity at the time of probability change and the random number for jackpot determination of the second special symbol to be determined. If the determination is negative (Processing S340: No), a determination is made in Processing S342 by comparing the low-probability validity determination table with the random number for jackpot determination of the second special symbol that is the subject of the validity determination.

Subsequently, in process S343, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is changing in jackpot. If the determination is affirmative (processing S343: Yes), the determination of the validity of the second special symbol is forcibly determined to be a failure, and the process moves to processing S355. If it is a negative determination (processing S343: No), it is determined in processing S344 whether or not the validity determination in the processing S341 or the processing S342 is a jackpot.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), a jackpot symbol is determined in a process S345 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol that is the target of the validity determination. As a result, any one of the "jackpot symbol A" to "jackpot symbol D" (see FIG. 9) is determined.

Subsequently, in process S346, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the subject of the judgment, the fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure, etc. is determined from the selected variation table (see FIG. 10). A variation pattern is determined. In this case as well, as in the process S316, the variable table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the gaming state at the time of the success/failure determination, and the like. Then, a fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. As a result, a variation pattern is determined from any one of the "second variation table 00" to "second variation table 02" (see FIG. 10).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, jackpot setting processing is performed in step S347. In this process, the contents of the jackpot game, such as implementing the 15R jackpot game, are set based on the determined jackpot symbol. In addition, the transition to the variable probability state and the transition to the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game, the number of times these continue, the setting of the time of the jackpot start performance of the jackpot game performed on the performance symbol display device 47, and the setting of the jackpot end performance. Settings such as time are made.

Next, in process S348, a process is performed in which information on the pending storage after the judgment of the second special symbol (for example, information indicating a decrease in the holding storage after the judgment is made) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

In the subsequent process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, and a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. Note that the fluctuation start command and symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol, the determination result of the validity determination of the second special symbol, and the like. Furthermore, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command may be sent to instruct the end of the variable time. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance in the fluctuation pattern, it is not essential.

If a negative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: No), it is determined in a process S350 whether or not the validity determination in the process S341 or the process S342 is a small hit. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S350: Yes), in Processing S351, a small winning symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small winning symbol of the second special symbol that is the subject of the above-mentioned validity determination.

Subsequently, in process S352, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the small winning symbol of the second special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol that is the object of the determination of validity. As a result, any one of the "second fluctuation table 00" to "second fluctuation table 02" (see FIG. 10) is determined.

Subsequently, a small hit setting process is performed in process S353. In this process, based on the determined small winning symbol, the content of the small winning game, the setting of the time of the small winning start performance of the small winning game executed on the performance symbol display device 47, the time of the small winning ending performance, etc. Settings are made. Thereafter, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and the process returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S343 (process S343: Yes) or the negative determination is made in the process S350 (process S350: No), the second special symbol is determined to be a loss, so the loss pattern of the second special symbol is determined in the process S355. is determined, and in step S356, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of losing symbols is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol that is the target of the above-mentioned validity determination. Next, in step S357, a loss setting process is performed. Thereafter, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If the judgment is negative in the process S302 (FIG. 23) or the process S332 (FIG. 25) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the symbol variation time has elapsed (processing S360). If the determination is affirmative (processing S360: Yes), in processing S361, control is performed to end the variable display of the first special figure display device 281 and display the first special figure definitively, or to control the variation of the second special figure display device 283. Control is performed to end the display and finalize the display of the second special figure. Furthermore, a command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect pattern control device 43 to cause the final display of the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the special pattern. Note that since the fluctuation time is specified in the fluctuation start command, a configuration may be adopted in which the symbol confirmation command is not transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to equally display effects while suppressing the number of commands.

Subsequently, in process S362, it is determined whether the special symbol confirmed and displayed in the process S361 is a small winning symbol. If the determination is affirmative (processing S362: Yes), the interruption flag is set to "1" in processing S363. Thereafter, the process shifts to "jackpot game processing".

If the determination is negative in the process S362 (process S362: No), it is determined in the process S364 whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S364: No), the process moves to "jackpot game processing".
If the determination is affirmative (processing S364: Yes), the stop flag is set to "1" in processing S365. Thereafter, the process shifts to "jackpot game processing".

If the determination in step S360 is negative (step S360: No), it is determined in step S366 whether the interruption flag is set to "1". If the determination is affirmative (processing S366: Yes), special symbol fluctuation interruption processing is performed in processing S367. Thereafter, the process shifts to jackpot game processing.

The above-mentioned special pattern fluctuation interruption processing is performed because one of the first special pattern or the second special pattern (second special pattern) has been confirmed and displayed as a small hit pattern, so the other special pattern (first special pattern) that is changing is This is a process to interrupt the fluctuation of special figures). Furthermore, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure, and when the small winning game based on the confirmed display of one special figure is finished, the fluctuation of the other special figure is resumed.

If the determination in step S366 is negative (step S366: No), it is determined in step S368 whether the stop flag is set to "1". If the determination is negative (processing S368: No), the process moves to "jackpot game processing". If it is an affirmative determination (processing S368: Yes), special symbol fluctuation stop processing is performed in processing S369, and then the process moves to the "jackpot game processing".

The above-mentioned special pattern fluctuation stop processing is a process in which one of the first special pattern or the second special pattern is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot pattern, so the fluctuation of the other special pattern that is currently changing is stopped with a losing pattern. be.

If a negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 28, the confirmed symbol display time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has passed in the process S370 Determine whether or not. If the determination is negative (processing S370: No), the process moves to "jackpot game processing".

On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (processing S370: Yes), in processing S371, the first special pattern display device 281 displays the finalized symbol of the first special symbol, or the second special symbol display device 283 displays the finalized symbol of the second special symbol. , and sends a command to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the confirmed display of the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

Subsequently, in process S372, it is determined whether the symbols of the first special symbol or the second special symbol are a combination that will result in a jackpot. If the determination is affirmative (processing S372: Yes), it is determined in processing S373 whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S373: No), the process moves to processing S375. If the determination is affirmative (processing S373: Yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" in processing S374.

In process S375, it is determined whether the power support flag indicating the general power support state is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S375: No), the process moves to processing S377. If the determination is affirmative (processing S375: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in processing S376.

The electricity support flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is in the general electricity support state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), it is set to the general electricity support state. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is set to a non-normal power support state.

Through these processes, the game state regarding the probability change state and the general power support state during the jackpot game is reset to the normal state.

Next, in step S377, the condition device is started to operate. In addition, the condition device operates when the judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol becomes a jackpot and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, thereby establishing the conditions for starting the jackpot game. This equipment is necessary for the operation of continuous operating equipment.

In the subsequent process S378, the accessory continuous actuation device is actuated. Furthermore, the special electric accessory is activated in accordance with the operation of the accessory continuous activation device. This makes it possible to start the jackpot game, and in the subsequent process S379, jackpot game start processing is performed.

In the jackpot game start process, a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (jackpot opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Thereafter, the process shifts to "jackpot game processing".

If a negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: No), as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined in process S380 whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S380: No), the process moves to processing S384. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S380: Yes), processing is performed in Processing S381 to count the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game that caused the transition to the general power support state. In this case, the number of fluctuations is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

For example, in this embodiment, the number of times the power supply support state ends is 30 times, and the process of counting the number of fluctuations is performed from the number "0" to each time of fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is desirable to perform a process of adding "1". The process of counting the number of fluctuations is not limited to this, and the process of counting the number of fluctuations may include subtracting "1" from the ending number of "30" times for each fluctuation other than the jackpot of the first and second special symbols. .

Next, in process S382, it is determined whether the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached the end frequency (30 times) at which the general electricity support state ends. That is, it is determined whether or not the value counted in step S381 is "30" (in a configuration in which subtraction is performed, it is determined whether or not it is "0"). If the determination is negative (processing S382: No), the process moves to processing S384. If the determination is affirmative (processing S382: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in processing S383. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-normal power support state.

In addition, to determine whether or not to continue the general power support state, subtract the dedicated power support counter that counts the duration of the general power support state, and after the subtraction, the power support counter (support continuation number) is "0". ” may be determined.

Subsequently, in process S384, after the special symbol determination time (600 ms), the sub-integrated control device 42 sends a status designation command indicating the status such as whether the current gaming status is a variable probability status or a general power support status. Send to.

The timing at which the state designation command is sent from the main controller 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42 is after the special symbol confirmation time, but the state designation command is also sent at the start of special symbol fluctuation and when the power is restored. It may be configured.

Next, in process S385, it is determined whether or not the symbols of the second special symbol are a combination that results in a small hit. If the determination is negative (processing S385: No), the process moves to "jackpot game processing". If the determination is affirmative (processing S385: Yes), a process for starting the operation of the special electric accessory is performed in process S386. In the subsequent process S387, a small winning game start process is performed. In this process, a command to start a small winning game and information related to the small winning game (small winning opening time, opening pattern, small winning ending time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Thereafter, the process shifts to "jackpot game processing".

Next, the "jackpot game process" and the "small win game process" will be explained using FIGS. 30 to 35.
As shown in FIG. 30, in the "jackpot game process", first, in process S400, it is determined whether the accessory continuous operating device is in operation. If the determination is negative (processing S400: No), the process is ended and the process proceeds to the "small winning game process". On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (processing S400: Yes), it is determined in processing S401 whether or not the first big prize opening 25 is open.

If the judgment is negative in the processing S401 (processing S401: No), it is judged in processing S402 whether or not the interval of the jackpot game is in progress, and if the judgment is negative (processing S402: No), the jackpot end effect is in progress in the processing S403. Determine whether or not. If the determination is negative (processing S403: No), it is determined whether the jackpot start performance time has elapsed in processing S404, and if the determination is affirmative (processing S404: Yes), the first jackpot opening is opened in processing S405. In the process, control is performed to open the first big prize opening 25 in the first round. After that, the process returns to the special figure validity determination process.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S401 (process S401: Yes), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the first big prize opening 25 (regular number of prizes) (process S410) , or it is determined whether the opening time of the first grand prize opening 25 has ended (processing S411), and if either of the judgments is affirmative (processing S410 or processing S411: Yes), the first grand prize is won in processing S412. The mouth 25 is closed, and in the subsequent process S413, a process for starting a jackpot interval is executed. After that, the process returns (see FIG. 30). Note that if both the processing S410 and the processing S411 are negative (processing S410: No, processing S411: No), the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S402 (FIG. 30) (process S402: Yes), as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined in process S420 whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S420: No), the process returns (see FIG. 30). If the determination is affirmative (processing S420: Yes), it is determined in processing S421 whether or not it is the final round. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S421: Yes), execute the process of jackpot end performance of process S422, and in this process send a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the performance symbol control device 43, and end the jackpot game. and return.

On the other hand, if the determination is negative in the processing S421 (processing S421: No), the first big winning opening 25 is opened in the next round by the first big winning opening opening process of processing S423, and the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S403 (FIG. 30) (process S403: Yes), as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined in process S430 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S430: No), the process returns (see FIG. 30). If the determination is affirmative (processing S430: Yes), a process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in process S431 is executed, and then a process of stopping the operation of the condition device and the special electric accessory in process S432 is executed. Execute.

Subsequently, in step S433, it is determined whether or not the probability variable state is set after the end of the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S433: No), the process moves to processing S436. If the determination is affirmative (processing S433: Yes), in processing S434, the number of probability variations to continue the probability variation state is set. In this case, since the variable probability state continues until the next jackpot, the number of variable probability is set to 10,000, for example. Next, in step S435, the probability change flag is set to "1". As a result, a variable probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in step S436, it is determined whether or not it is set to enter the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game depending on the jackpot symbol. If the determination is negative (processing S436: No), the process moves to processing S439. If the determination is affirmative (process S436: Yes), the number of times the support continuation is continued in the general power support state in process S437 is set to the number of times set in the process S317 or the process S347. Next, in step S438, the power support flag is set to "1". As a result, the general power support state is provided after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, in step S439, it is determined whether the value of the stop flag is "1". If the determination is negative (processing S439: No), the process moves to processing S441. If the determination is affirmative (process S439: Yes), the stop flag is reset to "0" in process S440.

In the subsequent process S441, a process of sending a jackpot end command is executed, and in this process, the jackpot end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. Further, in step S442, a state designation command such as a variable probability state or a general power support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the like. After that, the process returns (see FIG. 30).

If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation in the process S400 (FIG. 30) (process S400: No), the process moves to the "small winning game process". As shown in FIG. 34, in the "small winning game process", first, in process S450, it is determined whether the special electric accessory is in operation. If the determination is negative (processing S450: No), the process is ended and the process returns to the special map validity determination process. If the determination is affirmative (Processing S450: Yes), it is determined in Processing S451 whether or not a small hit start effect is in progress.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: Yes), it is determined in process S452 whether or not the small hit start performance time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (processing S452: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S452: Yes), the second grand prize opening 26 is opened in a predetermined opening manner in processing S453. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S451 (process S451: No), it is determined in process S454 whether or not the second grand prize opening 26 is open. If the determination is affirmative (processing S454: Yes), it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the second grand prize opening 26 (regular number of prizes won) (processing S455), or the opening time of the second major prize opening 26 is determined. It is determined whether or not it has ended (process S456), and if either is affirmative (process S455 or process S456: Yes), the second big prize opening 26 is closed in process S457. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S454 (process S454: No), as shown in FIG. 35, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in process S460.

Next, in step S461, it is determined whether the interruption flag is "1". If the determination is affirmative (process S461: Yes), the interruption flag is reset to "0" in process S462. As a result, the first special symbol, which had stopped fluctuating, resumes fluctuating.

On the other hand, if the determination is negative in the process S461 (process S461: No), a small hit end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42 in process S463. Thereafter, in step S464, a status designation command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 42, and the process returns. This ends the small winning game.

(9. Game progress after jackpot game ends)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37, the game progress after the end of the jackpot game in the pachinko machine 1 will be explained. In addition, after the start of the game, in the normal state (non-probability variable and non-power support state) in which the pachinko machine 1 aims for the first hit, the pachinko machine 1 mainly performs a left-handed game in which the game ball is fired into the left gaming area 20L, and 1 Aim for the ball to enter the special figure starting port 23.

As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is correct or not, the game state of the pachinko machine 1 changes after the end of a jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by a variable probability symbol. , the winning probability of the first special symbol and the second special symbol shifts to a variable probability state where the probability of winning becomes high. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game in which the jackpot symbol is caused by the normal symbol, the state does not shift to the variable probability state but becomes a low probability state.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, regardless of whether the jackpot symbol that causes a jackpot game is a variable probability symbol or a regular symbol, after the jackpot game is over, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (the total number of times of both) ) reaches a predetermined number of times of 30, the general power support state is applied.

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to recommend a right-handed game in which a game ball is fired aiming at the right game area 20R of the game board 2 in the normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, in the power supply support state, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the fluctuation time of the first special symbol accompanying the judgment of validity of the first special symbol is selected from the first fluctuation table 00, and the average fluctuation time is selected from the first fluctuation table 00. is assumed to be "15 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the variation time (first variation time) of the second special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the second special symbol in the general electricity support state is selected from the second variation table 00, and the average variation The time is set to "6 seconds" (see FIG. 10).

In this way, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is shorter than that of the first special symbol, and the ball enters the second special symbol starting port 24 easily due to the power supply support function. The frequency with which the validity judgment regarding the second special figure is performed becomes higher than that of the first special figure. As a result, the player plays a right-handed game aiming at the ball entering the second special figure starting hole 24 (see timing [a] in FIGS. 37(a) and 37(b)).

Next, a description will be given of the game after the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number (30 times) and the general power support state ends.
The pachinko machine 1 changes from the fixed variable and normal power support state after the end of the jackpot game caused by the variable probability symbol to the fixed variable and non-power support state after the end of the normal power support and changes to the small hit game of the second special symbol. This is a configuration in which the system shifts to a small win rush that is advantageous for obtaining (see timing [a] in FIG. 37(a)). Specifically, in the probability variable and non-universal electricity support state caused by the probability variable pattern, the variation time of the first special symbol accompanying the judgment of validity of the first special symbol is selected from the first variation table 01. , the average fluctuation time is "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the variation time (third variation time) of the second special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the second special symbol in the variable probability and non-general power support state is selected from the second variation table 01. , the average fluctuation time is "2 seconds".

As a result, when the pachinko machine 1 is in a fixed variable and non-power support state caused by a variable pattern, there is an extremely large time difference between the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the second special symbol. It is hoped that a far greater number of judgments will be made when aiming for the second special map. In addition, even if there is no public power support, the probability of winning a general symbol is extremely high in a variable probability state, so the player can sufficiently aim for the ball to enter the second special symbol starting hole 24. Furthermore, since the probability of winning a small hit for the second special symbol in a variable probability state is higher than the probability of winning a jackpot for the first special symbol, it is advantageous to obtain a small winning game. Furthermore, in the small hit rush, the second special figure starting opening 24 and the second big prize opening 26 that is opened in the small winning game are arranged in the right gaming area 20R, so it is possible to play the right hitting game. Become.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 changes from a low probability and normal power support state after the end of a jackpot game where the jackpot symbol is caused by a normal symbol, to a low probability and non power support state (normal state) after the power support ends. In this case, the small hit rush does not occur (see timing [c] in FIG. 37(b)).

The pachinko machine 1 is configured to recommend a left-handed game in which a game ball is fired aiming at the left game area 20L of the game board 2 in a low probability and non-power supply support state (timing shown in FIG. 37(b) ). Specifically, in the low probability and non-general power support state, the variation time of the first special symbol accompanying the judgment of the validity of the first special symbol is selected from the first variation table 00, and the average variation time is " 15 seconds" (see Figure 10). On the other hand, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol (second fluctuation time) accompanying the judgment of the validity of the second special symbol in a low probability and non-general power support state is configured to be selected from the second fluctuation table 02. The average fluctuation time is "600 seconds" (see FIG. 10).

As a result, when the pachinko machine 1 is in a low-probability and non-normal power support state, there is an extremely large time difference between the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol is larger than the second special symbol. If you aim for the figure, you can expect to perform much more correctness judgments.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 makes the winning probability of the special symbol high (probability variable) after the end of the jackpot game if the jackpot symbol is a variable probability symbol. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol is a normal symbol, the probability of winning the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game is set to be low (non-probability variable). Furthermore, irrespective of the variable probability symbol or the normal symbol, the game shifts to the general power support state in a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game.

Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the normal power support state after the end of a jackpot game, regardless of whether it is a variable pattern or a normal pattern, it recommends a right-handed game aiming at the second special symbol start opening, and a right-handed game is recommended. Perform a right-handed notification effect to notify you to do so. As shown in FIG. 37(c), the right hit notification performance starts by transitioning to the general power support state after the end of the jackpot game (see timing [O] in FIG. 37(c)). Then, with the end of the general power support state, the right-handed notification effect ends (see timing [f] in FIG. 37(c)).

Note that if the pachinko machine 1 has a held memory of the second special symbol with a low probability and when the general power support state ends, the pachinko machine 1 will hold the second special symbol with a low probability and in the normal state after the end of the general power support state. When the fluctuation starts, this fluctuation time becomes extremely long (600 seconds, see FIGS. 10 and 36). Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 is placed in the general support state when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times, for example, when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined standard number of times (second variation number, e.g. 26) is reached which is smaller than the end number of times (first variation number, 30 times), an effect that recommends hitting to the right is given in a notification mode different from the normal notification mode. It is possible to switch to a certain special notification mode, for example, it is possible to switch to a special notification mode in which the effect recommending right-handed hitting is less noticeable than the normal notification mode (see timing [K] in FIG. 37(c)). .

(10. Right-handed notification performance)
Next, details of the right-handed hitting notification effect will be explained with reference to FIGS. 38 to 43. In addition, the right-handed notification performance of this embodiment is a display performance that is performed in series with a change in the pseudo performance symbol that is performed on the performance pattern display device 47 in response to a change in the first special symbol or the second special symbol. be. The present invention is not limited to this, and the right-handed hitting notification performance may include a display performance as well as an audio performance that notifies the right-handed hitting by audio.

(10-1. Right-handed hit notification processing)
The "right-handed hitting notification process" shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 is a program process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42, and this process implements the right-handed hitting notification effect and changes the notification mode.

As shown in FIG. 38, in the "right hit notification process", first, in step S501, a command from the main controller 40 is referred to to determine whether the power support flag indicating the power support state is "1" or not. Determine. If there is a negative determination (processing S501: No), the process moves to processing S505, which will be described later.

If the determination is affirmative in process S501 (process S501: Yes), in process S502 it is determined whether a command indicating the end of the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure has been received from the main controller 40. . For example, the command is transmitted from the process S371 of the "second special figure validity determination process" (FIG. 28). If there is a negative determination (processing S502: No), the process moves to processing S505, which will be described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in processing S502 (processing S502: Yes), in processing S503, the count value of the fluctuation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the execution of the right-handed notification effect is "0". Determine whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time for the general electricity support state to end.

If there is a negative determination in process S503 (process S503: No), the process moves to process S505, which will be described later. If it is an affirmative determination (processing S503: Yes), in processing S504, processing is performed to end the right-handed hitting notification effect. Through this process, a command to end the right hit notification performance is sent to the performance symbol control device 43, and the right hit notification performance of the performance symbol display device 47 is ended under the control of the performance symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S505, it is determined whether a jackpot end command has been received from the main control device 40. For example, the command is transmitted from the process S441 of the "jackpot game process" (FIG. 33). If there is a negative determination (processing S505: No), the process moves to processing S507, which will be described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in process S505 (process S505: Yes), in process S506, a process is executed to start a right-handed hitting notification effect in a normal notification mode. In this embodiment, after winning a jackpot, the game always shifts to the general power support state and becomes a right-handed game, so the end of the jackpot game is used as an opportunity to start the right-handed hitting notification effect. Through this process, a command to start the right hit notification performance is sent to the performance symbol control device 43, and the right hit notification performance of the performance symbol display device 47 is started under the control of the performance symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S507, it is determined whether a special figure fluctuation start command has been received from the main control device 40. For example, the command is transmitted from the process S349 of the "second special symbol validity determination process" (FIG. 26). If there is a negative determination (processing S507: No), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 (see FIG. 39).

If an affirmative determination is made in process S507 (process S507: Yes), it is determined in process S511 shown in FIG. 39 whether or not a right-handed hitting notification effect is being implemented. If there is a negative determination (processing S511: No), the process returns.

If the determination is affirmative in process S511 (processing S511: Yes), in process S512, "1" is set to the value of the fluctuation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the right-hand hitting notification performance. Add.

Subsequently, in process S513, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the execution of the right hit notification performance is "30". That is, in this process, it is determined whether it is the timing to end the general power support state. If the determination is affirmative (processing S513: Yes), the value of the fluctuation counter is reset to "0" in processing S514. By resetting the value of the fluctuation counter to "0", the right-handed hitting notification effect is ended (see processing S503 and processing S504).

If there is a negative determination in process S513 (process S513: No), it is determined in process S515 whether or not the variation start command received from the main controller 40 (see process S507) is a jackpot variation. If the determination is affirmative (processing S515: Yes), the value of the fluctuation counter is reset to "0" in processing S514, and the right-handed hitting notification effect is ended. If there is a negative determination (processing S515: No), the process moves to processing S516.

In process S516, which is executed after process S514 or when a negative determination is made in process S515, the value of the fluctuation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the execution of the right-handed notification effect is "26". Determine whether or not. If there is a negative determination (processing S516: No), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (processing S516: Yes), the process moves to processing S517.

(10-2. Right-handed hit notification mode change process)
In process S517, as shown in FIG. 40, a subroutine "right-handed hitting notification mode change process" is executed. In this process, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the general power support state reaches the standard number, the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect is adjusted based on the remaining number of times the general power support state is continued and the hold memory of the second special symbol. This is a process of switching from a normal notification mode to a special notification mode. First, in process S551, it is determined whether or not the right-handed hitting notification effect is being performed in a special notification mode. If the determination is affirmative (processing S551: Yes), the process returns.

If there is a negative determination in process S551 (process S551: No), in process S552, the remaining number of times A to continue the general power support state is calculated by subtracting the value of the fluctuation counter from the number of times the general power support state ends (30 times). calculate.

In the subsequent process S553, the determination value B is calculated by subtracting the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol from the remaining number of times A. Subsequently, in process S554, it is determined whether the determination value B is less than or equal to "0". If there is a negative determination (processing S554: No), the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in process S554 (process S554: Yes), in process S555, the process of switching the notification mode of the right-handed hitting notification effect to a special notification mode that is less explicit in suggesting right-handed hitting compared to the normal notification mode. Execute. Through this process, a command to switch the right-handed notification performance from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode is sent to the production symbol control device 43, and the performance symbol control device 43 controls the performance symbol display device 47 to switch the right-handed notification production from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. The notification mode switches to the special notification mode. Then return.

In this way, in the right-handed notification mode change process, for example, when the number of continuations of the power supply support state reaches 26, if four second special symbols are stored, the right-handed notification effect is changed. does not change from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. On the other hand, when the number of continuations of the power supply support state reaches 26 times and the pending memory of the second special symbol is 2, a process is performed to change the right hit notification performance from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode.

In addition, in the "right hit notification mode change process" (FIG. 39) of S517 of this embodiment, a jackpot is achieved when the fluctuation counter is "26" or more and up to "30" by processes S513, S514, and S516. Since the process is continued until , the process is executed in response to the changing number of pending items during that time. As a result, it is possible to derive an optimal result at any time in determining whether or not to change the notification mode, depending on the number of remaining fluctuations and the number of pending items, which change as the game progresses.

(10-3. Display mode of production)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43, the display mode of the effects performed on the effect pattern display device 47 will be explained.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in accordance with the judgment of validity, the performance symbol display device 47 displays the pseudo performance symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Fluctuations begin. As shown in FIG. 41(a), on the display screen of the production pattern display device 47, there is a large pseudo-sized pattern in the lower half, consisting of three numerical symbols, etc. corresponding to the fluctuations of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The effect pattern 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, a character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsukichi", who is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. At the lower left side of the display screen, a first pending storage display image 721 indicating the existence of pending storage for the first special symbol is displayed. In the illustrated example, a black circle indicates the existence of a reserved memory for the first special symbol. Further, a second pending storage display image 722 indicating the existence of pending storage for the second special symbol is displayed on the lower right side of the display screen.

If the result of the judgment of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a jackpot, as shown in FIG. A jackpot pseudo effect pattern 701 consisting of three identical patterns corresponding to the jackpot pattern of the figure or the second special figure is displayed as confirmed. Further, as the character image 710, “Tatsukichi the bear” with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is a small hit, as shown in FIG. A small hit pseudo effect pattern 702 consisting of three same small winning patterns corresponding to the small winning pattern of the special pattern or the second special pattern is displayed as confirmed. Furthermore, a smiling "Tatsukichi the bear" is displayed as the character image 710. In addition, during the small hit rush, it is desirable to display the rush notification image 731 on the upper left side of the display screen of the performance symbol display device 47.

Next, with reference to FIG. 42, an example of a right-handed hitting notification effect will be described. The effect display example shown in FIG. 42(a) shows a display example when the general power support state is started immediately after the end of the jackpot game. When the general power support state starts, the display screen of the production pattern display device 47 displays a right-handed hitting notification image 741 that urges right-handed hitting in a normal notification mode so as to be conspicuous at a position on the left side of the top of the screen. . Further, directly below the right-hand hit notification image 741, an electricity support start image 751 is displayed in which the general electricity support state is started and shows the duration of the general electricity support state. Further, on the display screen, a power support count display 761 indicating the continuation state of the general power support state is implemented at a position on the right between the top and bottom of the screen. In the electric support count display 761, the fluctuation count of the current special symbol is shown on the left side, and the number of completions is shown on the right side. Since the illustrated example shows the state before the special figure starts to fluctuate, the fluctuation count is "0".

The effect display example shown in FIG. 42(b) shows a display example when the game is progressing after the end of the jackpot game and the general power support state is continuing. While the general power support state continues, a right-handed hitting notification image 741 is displayed on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 47 in a normal notification mode to encourage a right-handed hitting. Further, directly below the right-hand hit notification image 741, an electricity support continuation image 752 is displayed which indicates that the general electricity support state is continuing. In the electricity support count display 761 indicating the continuation of the general electricity support state, the variable count increases as the game progresses. The illustrated example shows that the number of changes in the special figure is 12 times.

The effect display example shown in FIG. 42(c) shows that the number of changes in the special figure in the power supply support state has reached the standard number of times for changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode. However, a display example is shown in the case where the number of reserved storage numbers of the second special symbol is smaller than the remaining number of times that the general power support state continues, and the notification mode of the right-hand hit notification performance is not switched to the special notification mode. In the illustrated example, the fluctuation count of the electric support count display 761 is 27 times and the remaining number of continuations is 3 times, whereas the number of pending memories of the second special symbol is 2 times. For this reason, the number of remaining continuations is greater than the number of pending memories of the second special figure, and the right hit notification image 741 is displayed in the normal notification mode without being changed to the special notification mode.

In the effect display example shown in FIG. 43(a), the number of changes of the special symbol in the power supply support state reaches the standard number of times for changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification effect from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode, A display example is shown when the number of pending memories of the second special symbol is greater than the remaining number of times the general power support state continues, and the notification mode of the right hit notification performance is switched to the special notification mode. In the illustrated example, the fluctuation count of the electric support count display 761 is 27 times, the remaining number of continuations is 3 times, and the number of pending memories of the second special symbol is also 3 times. For this reason, since the number of remaining continuations is less than the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol, the right-handed notification effect is changed to a special notification mode, and is displayed smaller than the normal notification mode, making it less noticeable and more obvious. A low right-handed hit notification image 742 is displayed. By changing the notification mode of the right-handed hitting notification image 742 in this way, the player understands that the general power support state is in the final stage, and refrains from playing right-handed. In addition, since the display of the right-handed hit notification image 741 is not stopped, the player does not have to misunderstand that the general power support state has ended.

The special notification mode of the right-handed hitting notification effect is not limited to the mode in which the right-handed hitting notification image 742 is displayed in a small size to make it less noticeable and less obvious. The notification mode may be a right-handed hitting notification image 743 that is less noticeable and less obvious by darkening the background.

After that, as the game progresses and the number of variations in the special symbol reaches the end number and the general power support state ends, it is desirable to indicate this. In this case, at a position on the left side of the upper part of the screen, the right-handed notification effect is erased to create a blank space 744, and a power support end image 753 indicating that the general power support state has ended is displayed below it.

(11. Effects of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it includes a first starting opening 23 arranged so that a game ball flowing down the left gaming area 20L of the gaming board 2 can enter therein, and a regular figure operating opening 21 arranged in the right gaming area 20R. The game ball flowing down the game area 20R in which the normal figure operating port 21 is arranged is placed in a position where the ball can enter, and the second ball is opened according to the result of the lottery resulting from the ball entering the normal figure operating port 21. A normal electric accessory 22 having a starting port 24 is provided. Numerical data related to the first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port 23 or numerical data related to the second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port 24 The present invention includes a validity determination means (processing S300) that executes validity determination regarding at least a small hit and a jackpot based on the following. When the execution condition for the validity judgment is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a reservation memory with the maximum number of reservations as the upper limit, and the suspension memory is used up by executing the validity judgment based on the satisfaction of the execution condition. A reservation storage means (processing S112, processing S117) is provided. A jackpot symbol selection means (processing S315, processing S345) is provided for selecting a jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the result of the determination is a jackpot. The jackpot symbol selection means makes it possible to select at least a first jackpot symbol (normal symbol) and a second jackpot symbol (variable probability symbol) as the jackpot symbol. If the selected jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol due to the determination of the validity of the second special symbol is changed to the fluctuation time of the first special symbol due to the determination of the validity of the first special symbol. The game is carried out in a first variable time shorter than that, and the game state is shifted to a normal electric support state that facilitates the ball entering the ordinary electric accessory. Under the condition that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reach a predetermined number of first fluctuations in this state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the subsequent second special symbol is This is a gaming machine that changes the gaming state to a second variable time that is longer than the variable time of , and shifts the gaming state to a non-power supply support state. And, it is provided with a notification means (processing S506) that performs right-handed hitting recommendation notification that recommends right-handed hitting at least during the general power support state in a normal notification mode. Moreover, the notification means changes the notification mode that recommends hitting to the right from the normal notification mode based on the fact that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol have reached a predetermined second number of fluctuations that is smaller than the first number of fluctuations. This configuration includes a notification mode changing means (processing S555) that can change the special notification mode to a different special notification mode.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, the general power support state and the non-general power support state to which the selected jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol are states in which the probability of winning in the determination of success or failure is low. On the other hand, if the selected jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game, at least the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol accompanying the determination of the validity of the first special symbol, and The configuration is such that the game is carried out in a third variable time that is shorter than the second variable time, and the gaming state can be shifted to a state where the probability of winning in a win/fail judgment is high and a non-power support state that is advantageous for obtaining a small win. be.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the second number of changes is reached, the notification mode changing means determines whether or not to change to the special notification mode depending on the remaining number of changes until reaching the first number of changes and the number of pending memories. The configuration is such that when it is determined that the notification is to be performed, the change to the special notification mode is performed.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which the special notification mode is less explicit in recommending right-handed play than the normal notification mode.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has three gaming states: a normal state (low probability state and non-general power support state), a high probability state and non-general power support state, and a high probability state and non-general power support state (small hit rush). ). In addition, the pachinko machine 1 makes the fluctuation of the second special symbol for a short time in the small hit rush not only in the high probability state and the general power support state, but also in the non-general power support state, and in both high probability states, the second special symbol changes for a short time. We recommend right-handed games to aim for fluctuations in . On the other hand, in a low probability state, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is set for an extremely long time so that the player plays a left-handed game aiming at the fluctuation of the first special symbol. For this reason, if there is a pending memory of the second special symbol when transitioning from a low probability state and non-normal electricity support state to a low probability state and non-normal electricity support state after the end of the jackpot game, if there is a pending memory of the second special symbol, the low probability state and non-normal electricity support state This causes the inconvenience that the second special symbol fluctuates for a long time due to the pending storage in the support state.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the general power support state reaches a predetermined number (second fluctuation number) that is smaller than the number of times the general power support state ends (the first fluctuation number), The right-handed hitting notification effect that encourages right-handed hitting can be changed from a normal notification mode to a special notification mode that is less explicit in recommending right-handed hitting than the normal notification mode. In this way, when the right-handed hitting recommendation notification transitions to the special notification mode, the player will no longer actively continue playing right-handed, which reduces the increase in the number of pending memories of the second special symbol, which would take an extremely long fluctuation time in the normal state. be able to. Therefore, the game can proceed smoothly. In addition, as a result, for example, a player who is thinking of stopping the game after the current general power support state ends will not be able to stop the game because the fluctuating display of the second special symbol does not end in the normal state. This can prevent problems such as being dissatisfied with something you can't do.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1, the change to the special notification mode is not performed simply when the fluctuation of the special symbol during the general power support state reaches a predetermined number of times (the second number of fluctuations); Considering the balance between the number of fluctuations remaining for the support state to continue and the number of pending memories, if it is necessary to suppress right-handed hitting, we will change to a special notification mode, so notifications can be made according to the gaming situation. .

[Second example]
(12. Schematic configuration of pachinko machine of second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be explained. The pachinko machine of this embodiment changes the notification mode of the right hit notification performance from the normal notification mode to the special notification mode on the condition that the variation of the special symbol during the power supply support state reaches a predetermined number of times (second variation number). It is configured to make changes to the aspect.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and in the process S517 of the "right-handed hit notification process" shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the process S555 shown in FIG. It is configured by executing and changing the notification mode.

(13. Effects of the second embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, the pachinko machine is configured to change the notification mode to the special notification mode when the second variation number is reached in the notification mode changing means.

According to the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the display mode is changed to the special notification mode simply when the variation of the special figure during the power supply support state reaches a predetermined number of times (second variation number). Control such as condition determination regarding changes is not required, and the burden on the control device can be reduced.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and it goes without saying that it can be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the first and second embodiments, even if there is a jackpot that transitions to a small-hit rush, the configuration is such that the transition goes through the general power support state 30 times after the jackpot game ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to immediately shift to a small win rush (high probability state and non-power support state, extremely short fluctuation time) after the end of the jackpot game.

Further, the first variation number, which is the number of times the general power support state ends, is not limited to 30 times. For example, it may be 100 times. In addition, the second variation number, which is the reference number of times to change the notification mode of the right-handed notification performance, is based on the premise that the first variation number is 30, and subtracted 4 times, which is the number of times equivalent to the upper limit pending number. Although it was set as 26 times, it is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined whether or not to change to the special notification mode or the change is made at an earlier or later stage.

As in the first embodiment, we have exemplified the configuration for determining whether to change to the special notification mode, that is, the method of calculating based on the relationship between the remaining number of fluctuations and the current number of pending items. , can be changed in any way.

The content of the right-hand hitting notification performance is not limited to simply displaying an image on a display device, but may also include audio notification, light emission notification, vibration notification, etc. For example, if you want to suppress right-handed players, you can use a system that provides specific information such as ``There are 4 sessions remaining until the end of support time, and the current number of pending items is 2.'' It is also possible to make a notification such as "Right-handed hitting is finished." Furthermore, it may be configured such that the voice notification "Please hit the right hand" is continuously provided until the second variation number is reached, and the volume is lowered or turned off after reaching the second variation number.

The special notification mode of the right-handed hitting notification effect is not limited to the right-handed hitting notification image 742 in FIG. 43(a) and the right-handed hitting notification image 743 in FIG. 43(b), and may be, for example, a configuration in which the text display is made lighter. Further, the display may be changed to indicate that the player is hitting left-handed, that is, the time when the variable time will be changed for a long time is approaching, such as "It's almost time to hit left-handed" or "Please prepare for hitting left-handed."

Further, as a notification mode that recommends right-handed hitting, a structure may be used in which the reserved symbol of the second special symbol is used. For example, a configuration may be used in which a pending symbol whose fluctuation time is expected to be extremely long is displayed in a different display mode from that of a pending symbol with a short fluctuation in which right-handed hitting is recommended. By changing the display mode of the reserved symbols from the previous mode, the player can infer that firing is not recommended.

Furthermore, the present invention collects the fired game balls inside the game machine and fires them again with the firing device, thereby cyclically using a predetermined number of game balls inside the game machine, and using a storage medium such as an IC card. The present invention may also be applied to an enclosed game machine that manages the number of balls held by a player as data.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 20L: Left game area, 20R: Right game area, 21: Ordinary figure operating opening, 22: Ordinary electric accessory, 23: 1st special figure starting opening (1st starting opening) , 24: 2nd special figure starting opening (second starting opening), 25: 1st big winning opening (big winning opening), 26: 2nd big winning opening (big winning opening), 40: Main control device (win/fail judgment) means, retention storage means, jackpot symbol selection means), 42: Sub-integrated control device (notification means, notification mode changing means)

Claims (1)

a first starting port arranged to allow entry of a game ball flowing down at least the left game area of the game board;
A normal figure operation opening located in the right gaming area,
At least the game ball flowing down the game area in which the normal pattern operation opening is arranged is placed in a position where the ball can enter, and the second A normal electric accessory with a starting port,
Numerical data related to a first special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port, or numerical data related to a second special symbol extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port. a validity determination means for executing a validity determination regarding at least a jackpot based on the
When the execution condition for the validity judgment is not satisfied, the extracted numerical data is stored as a hold memory with the maximum number of reservations as the upper limit, and the validity judgment is executed based on the satisfaction of the execution condition. a retention memory means for digesting retention memory;
jackpot symbol selection means for selecting a jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the result of the validity determination is a jackpot;
Each of the first special symbols has a plurality of types of variation times having different times as the variation time of the first special symbol accompanying the validity determination of the first special symbol, and a plurality of different average variation times obtained by averaging the variation times. a first variation table;
Each of them has a plurality of types of variation times with different times as the variation time of the second special symbol accompanying the judgment of validity of the second special symbol, and a plurality of different average variation times obtained by averaging the variation times. a second variation table;
the first variation table for selecting the variation time of the first special symbol accompanying the validity determination of the first special symbol based on the gaming state; Variation table setting means for setting the second variation table for selecting the variation time of the second special symbol;
Equipped with
After the end of the jackpot game, as the second variation table for selecting the variation time of the second special symbol accompanying the validity determination of the second special symbol, the first special symbol associated with the validity determination of the first special symbol General electric accessory support that sets the second fluctuation table whose average fluctuation time is shorter than the first fluctuation table that selects the symbol fluctuation time, and makes it easier to enter the game state into the normal electric accessory. state, and the subsequent determination of the validity of the second special symbol on the condition that the fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reach a predetermined number of first fluctuations in the state. As the second variation table that selects the variation time of the second special symbol associated with the determination of the validity of the first special symbol, the second variation table selects the variation time of the first special symbol associated with the validity determination of the first special symbol. In a gaming machine in which the second fluctuation table is set with a long average fluctuation time and the gaming state is shifted to a non-general utility accessory support state,
At least a notification means for giving a right-handed batting recommendation notification in a normal notification mode, which recommends right-handed batting during the general electric utility support state,
The notification means is based on the fact that the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of stored numerical data of the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number. A gaming machine comprising a notification mode changing means for changing the notification mode recommending right-handed hitting to a special notification mode different from the normal notification mode.

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