JP2012055488A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it difficult for a player to estimate a game state and a game characteristic after the symbol is displayed at a standstill from a special symbol.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine, when a special symbol is displayed at a standstill in a result display mode that indicates a small hit that activates a "Jitan" mode, in which the frequency of lottery is increased, and a ball enters a special area when a second big winning port opens as a result of the small hit, a special game execution means shifts the game machine to the "Jitan" mode when the game machine shifts to a normal game state after a special game, which is executed as a result of the ball entering the special area, is terminated. When a first special symbol 192 or a second special symbol 193, which is a previous stop, is displayed at a standstill continuously at either one of "a" to "f" that indicates a small win, for a predetermined period of time, a second special symbol control means switches a stop mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 to a special symbol "h" from either one of the "a" to "f" even if there is some time left until a next change starts and terminates displaying the special symbol in the result display mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to a technique for controlling the progress of a game in a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, among various types of ball game machines, a so-called first type pachinko game machine, a lottery is performed in response to a ball entering a start winning opening provided on the game board. Depending on the result of the lottery, a symbol variation display called a special symbol is performed. It is known that when this special symbol becomes a specific mode, the game shifts to a special game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). A special game is also called a big hit, and a unit game is performed multiple times with a predetermined period opening of a big prize opening provided on the game board, and a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded for each entry to the big prize opening. A payout is made. As a result, more prize balls than normal games can be obtained. The variable display of symbols in the display area is not limited to simply displaying multiple symbols in a variable manner, but the time required for the variable display to be a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, such as the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. Some gaming machines shift to a specific game advantageous to a player called a so-called probability variation game (hereinafter also referred to as “probability change”) after the special game is over. In the probability change, a lottery with a higher win probability than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game is generated relatively early, so that the player's expectation is further enhanced.

  In addition, many gaming machines are now provided with a function for shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”). While the fluctuation time is shortened, the number of symbol fluctuations and winning / losing lotteries per fixed time can be increased. In addition, the opening lottery mechanism is expanded and the open lottery that determines whether or not to expand The probability of entering the starting prize opening is improved, such as the probability of For this reason, there is an advantage that the player can aim for a hit without reducing the number of possession balls as much as winning balls are frequently obtained by entering the starting winning opening during the time.

  Here, there is known a gaming machine in which a special area called a V zone is provided inside the grand prize opening opened by entering the starting prize opening, and a special game is executed when entering the specific area. ing. In such a gaming machine, when the result of the above-mentioned lottery result is a predetermined result such as a small hit, and a predetermined special symbol is stopped, it is executed by entering a specific area. There is also a gaming machine that shifts in a short time after the execution of a special game. In such a gaming machine, when the result of the lottery determination is a predetermined result and another predetermined special symbol is stopped, it is shortened after the execution of the special game executed by entering the specific area. It is provided not to migrate.

  In addition, in a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of variable display units, the display content of the other variable display unit will not change for a long period of time when variable display is continuously executed on one variable display unit. In order to prevent this, a gaming machine that executes a demonstration display on a variable display unit that does not change for a long time has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2003-230714 A JP 2007-20642 A

  In general, the special symbol represents a gaming state or gameability after being stopped and displayed. On the other hand, apart from this special symbol, various effects are provided to entertain the player. For this reason, in order to make the player focus on the production, the special symbol has a complicated form so that it is difficult to distinguish the game state and gameability, such as whether or not there is a short time or probability change, whether it is a big hit or a small hit, etc. Various ingenuity is usually made, such as.

  However, the game state and gameability after the stop display can be predicted by the special symbol displayed in the stop state. For this reason, if a special symbol is discriminated, the player predicts the gaming state and gameability after the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and it is advantageous over those who cannot discriminate the special symbol by proceeding with the game accordingly. If it becomes possible to advance the game, the fairness of the game will be reduced. Also, if such a situation is left unattended, while interest in special symbols will increase, interest in various performances provided to attract the player's interest may decrease, and the interest of the game may be lost. There is.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine having the specific area provided in the special winning opening as described above, it is not possible to know whether or not the special game will be executed until entering the specific area, thereby raising the player. ing. However, in a gaming machine in which the special winning opening is expanded after the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special winning opening is changed depending on whether or not the special symbol displayed in a stopped state is shifted to a short time after the execution of the special game. Even in the case of the expansion, it is possible for the player to make a decision not to enter the big prize opening. When the big prize opening is widened, it is normal for a player to make a ball design on the premise of aiming for the big cash prize opening. Will also affect the management of the hall.

  The present invention has been made on the basis of the above-mentioned problem recognition of the present inventor, and its purpose is to make it difficult to predict the gaming state and gameability after the player is stopped and displayed from a special symbol. is there.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention is provided with a game board on which a game area is formed and a predetermined position in the game area, and operates to increase the ease of entering the game ball. A start winning opening having a possible change mechanism for winning, a winning lottery means for performing a lottery determination upon entering the starting winning opening, and a predetermined position in the game area, which is opened according to the result of the winning lottery When a game ball is entered into a special winning area where the winning of the game ball is triggered and a special area in the special prize opening is entered, the game is more advantageous to the player than the normal game by further opening the special winning opening. A special game control means for executing a special game, an operation port provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and a ball entering the operation port as a trigger to determine whether or not to operate the ball variation mechanism A general drawing lottery to perform a general drawing lottery A normal symbol display device for displaying normal symbols to indicate the result of selection, normal symbol display control means for controlling the variable symbol display, and normal symbol lottery results. When the stop is displayed in the mode shown in the figure, the ease of entering the starting prize opening per fixed time from the normal state is triggered by the action control means for operating the entering variation mechanism and entering the starting prize opening. A special easy-to-enter state determination means for determining whether or not to make a transition to the easy entry state, and a special symbol for variably displaying the result of the lottery and whether or not to make a transition to the easy entry state The special symbol is stopped and displayed in the result display mode indicating that the display device, the special symbol control means for controlling the variation display of the special symbol, and the predetermined result of shifting to the easy-to-enter state, and the predetermined result What became If a special game is entered when the special winning opening is opened, the specific game to be entered into the easy-to-enter game state when entering the normal game after the execution of the special game executed by entering the specific area. Execution means, and result display mode end determination means for determining whether or not to end the display of the special symbol in the result display mode indicating whether or not to shift to the easy entry state. The special symbol control means stops the special symbol in the result display mode, and then displays a special symbol before starting the next variation of the special symbol to indicate whether or not to shift to the easy entry state as a result of the next winning / failing lottery. If it is determined to maintain the display of the result in the result display mode of the symbol, the display in the result display mode of the special symbol is maintained, and if the display in the result display mode of the special symbol is determined to end, the next change Even when time remains until the start, the display in the result display mode of the special symbol is ended.

  Here, the “start winning opening” may be configured by a single starting winning opening, and is different from the first direction and the position where the hit ball aiming at the first direction toward the operation opening can enter. You may be comprised by the some start winning opening provided in the position where the hit ball aiming at the 2nd direction can enter. The “entrance variation mechanism” may improve the ease of entering a start winning opening when the inoperative state is changed to the activated state. The “entrance variation mechanism” may be an expansion mechanism that expands so as to increase the ease of entering the start winning opening, and may increase the opening area of the starting winning opening when it is in an operating state. . Alternatively, it may operate as a guide mechanism that guides the game ball to the start winning opening.

  With regard to the “big prize opening”, the number of the big prize openings provided on the board may be single or plural. When a single big prize opening is provided, a specific area is provided inside the big prize opening. When a plurality of special winning openings are provided, a special winning opening having a specific area and a special winning opening not having a specific area may be provided. In a special game, a special winning opening that does not have a specific area may be opened.

  The “entry easy state” is a state in which the ease of entering a start winning opening per unit time is higher than that in the normal state, and may be a state in which the operation rate of the incoming variation mechanism is increased. “Easy to enter” may be a state where the winning efficiency per unit time of the operation lottery may be high, or a state where the fluctuation efficiency per unit time of the normal symbol is high, and further per unit time to the start winning opening It may be in a state where the efficiency of entering the ball becomes high. In other words, “improvement of easy entry” means that the winning probability of the operation lottery is higher when compared with the normal state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (fluctuation time per one operation lottery) is shortened, Further, it may be realized by any one or a combination of the time during which the entering variation mechanism is changed to an easily entering state (operation time of the entering variation mechanism). “Easy-to-enter” may be entered in the easy-to-enter state only when the winning lottery wins, and only when it hits a specific type. It is good also as making it change to a entering easy state. Or it is good also as determining whether it is made to shift to a entering easy state by the lottery performed separately among cases where it corresponds to a win. “End display of special symbol in result display mode” may be a transition of the special symbol from the result display mode to a predetermined display mode different from the result display mode, and is displayed in the result display mode. The special symbol may be deleted (turned off).

  In this way, in a gaming machine that shifts to the easy entry state when a specific area is entered after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined result display mode, the special area is determined to enter the specific area. If the player has entered the specific area before, the player can grasp whether or not to enter the easy entry state. For this reason, for example, when the special symbol is stopped in the display mode as a result of shifting to the normal state that is not easy to enter in the easy entry state, “if the entry is not entered, the easy entry state is continued. It is possible for the player to determine that “is possible”. Then, by proceeding with the game so as not to enter the ball even if the second grand prize opening is opened, the player can avoid the end of the easy entering state. However, this not only diminishes the fairness of the player who does not see the special symbol, but also directs the player's attention to the special symbol more than necessary, leading to killing interest in the production. In addition, when the second grand prize opening is opened as described above, even when the special symbol is displayed in the result display mode indicating the execution of the special game that shifts to the normal state, the player can win the second big prize. Ball design is usually performed on the assumption that the game is aimed at entering the mouth, and if such a game is done, the player will get a prize ball that exceeds the ball design May affect the management of the hall.

  According to this aspect, in a predetermined case, the display time in the special symbol result display aspect can be shortened. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to predict whether or not to shift to the easy-to-enter state by looking at the special symbol. As a result, it is possible to suppress the feasibility of the placement according to the special symbol by the player, and it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine with high fairness.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined result display mode, the result display mode end determination unit may determine whether or not to end the display of the special symbol in the result display mode.

  The “predetermined result display mode” may be, for example, a display mode indicating that the first big prize opening is directly opened. For example, in the case where the result of this lottery result is that the first grand prize opening is directly opened, it is difficult to change the game state and gameability after being stopped and displayed depending on how the player advances the game. Yes, the necessity of terminating the display of special symbols in the result display mode is relatively low. For this reason, according to this aspect, when the necessity of ending the display of the special symbol in the result display mode is low from the viewpoint of fairness, the end of the display of the special symbol in the result display mode can be appropriately avoided.

  The result display mode end determination means may determine to end the display of the special symbol in the result display mode when the special symbol is continuously displayed for a predetermined time in the result display mode.

  According to this aspect, the time during which the player can confirm the special symbol in the result display form can be limited to a predetermined time. For this reason, it is difficult to appropriately predict whether or not to shift to the easy-to-enter state by looking at the special symbol.

  The result display mode end determination means may determine that the display of the special symbol in the result display mode is to be ended when the gaming state shifts while satisfying a predetermined transition condition.

  “When the gaming state transitions after satisfying a predetermined transition condition” may be when transitioning to a special game, for example. This “when transitioning to a special game” may be a time when a special game effect in which a special game is displayed is displayed.

  According to this aspect, the display in the result display form of the special symbol can be terminated together with the transition of the gaming state. For this reason, the display in the result display mode of the special symbol can be terminated naturally, and the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be suppressed.

  The result display mode end determination means may determine that the display of the special symbol in the result display mode is ended, assuming that the transition condition is satisfied, when the execution of the special game is ended.

  According to this aspect, for example, immediately after the end of execution of a special game, even if the player stops the game before the special symbol starts a new change, the game is next started with the same pachinko machine. It can be difficult for another player to determine whether or not it is easy to enter from the special symbol.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the bullet ball gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the gaming state and gameability after the player is stopped and displayed from the special symbol.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in a present Example. It is a figure which shows typically a success / failure determination table. It is a figure which shows typically the symbol determination table referred when determining the stop symbol of a 1st special symbol or a 2nd special symbol in a normal state. It is a figure which shows typically the symbol determination table referred when determining the stop symbol of a 1st special symbol or a 2nd special symbol in time reduction. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol when switching to a standard symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation stop process of S24 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the open lottery control process of S26 in FIG. 9 in detail. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process of S30 in FIG. 9. It is a figure which shows the standard symbol display determination process of S36 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process of S16 in FIG. 8 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the release process of S100 in FIG. 14 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the closing process of S102 in FIG. 14 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the procedure of the special game completion | finish determination process of S105 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the small hit game control process of S17 in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail a release process in S160 in FIG. 18. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the closing process of S162 in FIG. 18 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the small hit game completion | finish determination process of S166 in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming property in which a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. In order to achieve both the first game and the second game as the plurality of games, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, and a plurality of holding lamps. Is provided. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first lottery and the second lottery are executed, and if the result of the lottery is “big hit”, the big winning opening Starts a special game that repeatedly opens and closes. When a big prize opening is opened and a game ball enters, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out each time, and the player can obtain a large profit.

  On the other hand, when the first lottery or the second lottery has a predetermined result called “small win”, a small win game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened for a short time. This small hit game is distinguished from “big hit” because it has only one unit game. When a game ball that has entered the big prize opening enters a specific area within the big prize opening, it will be promoted from “small hit” to “big hit”, and a special game will be executed. The operation is substantially the same as the two-type pachinko game. In the first lottery and the second lottery, the second lottery is set to have a higher probability of generating a small hit.

  When the special game is finished, the game shifts to a specific game called a so-called variable time reduction game (hereinafter referred to as “time saving”) with a predetermined probability. Time reduction increases the number of symbol fluctuations and success lottery per fixed time by shortening the fluctuation time of special symbols indicating the result of the success / failure lottery compared to the normal state. In addition, since the ease of entering the second starting prize opening per certain time is improved during the short time, the number of times that a winning ball is obtained by entering the second starting prize opening increases, and the player has It is possible to aim for big hits efficiently while suppressing the decrease of balls. Time saving continues after the special game ends until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (also referred to as the “number of times to end”).

  In addition, since the ease of entering the second starting prize opening is improved during this time, the possibility of small hits increases, and the big hits that develop from the small hits ("small hit development big hits") The probability of occurrence) increases. Note that special games based on small hits and big hits are also called "developed special games". When a big hit occurs during a short time, the game shifts to a new short time after the special game ends with a higher probability than when a big hit occurs from the normal state. In the normal state of normal games, the ease of entering the second starting prize opening is low, so first enter the first starting prize opening to generate a special game, and then shift to a short time before developing small hits. A game method aiming at a big hit retreat where the big hit is repeated is advantageously formed.

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has mechanisms such as storage of game balls, delivery of game balls to the launch rail, and extraction of game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, a first special symbol display device 70, a second special symbol display device 71, an effect display device 60, and a first start on a game area 52 defined by the outer rail 54 and the inner rail 56. A winning opening 62, a second start winning opening 63, a center decoration 64, a first large winning opening 91, a second large winning opening 92, an operation opening 68, and a general winning opening 72 are included. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  The first start winning port 62 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the first game, and the second start winning port 63 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the second game. The first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 are provided at positions that are separated from each other to the extent that it is possible to make a goal with either of them depending on the strength of the game ball. The first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 are each on the left side of the game area 52 so that it is possible to aim at entering either one by the strength of the game ball according to the player's intention. The game balls that are installed on the right side are difficult to enter the other. For example, the first start winning opening 62 is provided at a position that makes it easier for a player to enter a ball when aiming at the left side of the game area 52 and firing relatively weakly, and the second start winning opening 63 is positioned on the right side of the game area 52. It is provided at a position where it is easy to enter the ball when aiming and launching relatively strongly.

  The first start winning opening 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first start winning opening 62, and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start winning opening 63 includes a start winning detection device 75, a normal electric combination 65, and a normal electric combination solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric combination 65. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the second start winning opening 63, and generates second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. When the ordinary electric combination 65 is expanded by the driving force of the ordinary electric combination solenoid 76, the ease of entering the ball into the second start winning opening 63 is increased.

  In addition, since the second start winning opening 63 is provided in a narrow passage on the right side of the game area 52 as shown in the drawing, most of the game balls hitting strongly toward the right side are at least in the vicinity of the second starting winning opening 63. Since they gather, it becomes easy to enter the second start winning opening 63. On the other hand, the first start winning opening 62 is not provided with an ordinary electric accessory, and is provided at a position away from a narrow passage, so the possibility of entering the ball is not so high. However, a game nail (not shown) is provided immediately above the second start winning opening 63, and in the state where the second starting winning opening 63 itself is not widened, the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 itself is the first start winning opening. Lower than 62.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a plurality of general winning detecting devices 73 for detecting the entering of game balls. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 is provided as a big winning opening common to the first game and the second game, and is opened when a big hit occurs. The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning prize detecting device 78 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a big prize winning port solenoid 80 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 91. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize winning opening 91, and generates first big winning prize winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined big hit mode. The first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at a position above the out port 58.

  On the other hand, the second big winning opening 92 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the small hit game, and is opened by occurrence of the small hit. The second grand prize opening 92 includes a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 81 for opening and closing the blades of the second big prize opening 92. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates second big prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. When the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined small hit mode, the second big winning opening 92 is opened as “small hit”. A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect display device 60 provided substantially in the center of the game area 52, and the second big prize opening 92 is attached to the right side of the center ornament 64. The game ball that has entered the opened second grand prize winning opening 92 flows into the inner space through the passage 31 provided in the center decoration 64. The winning detection device 79 is provided in the passage 31. When the so-called right hit is made so that the firing strength is almost maximized when the second big winning opening 92 is released during the small hit game, the game ball enters the ball with a very high probability.

  A specific area (V zone) is provided in the space inside the second big prize opening 92 in the center ornament 64, and the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 92 are in the specific area or other areas. Pass through non-specific areas. In the present embodiment, a specific area is provided on the left side of the center of the center ornament 64, and a non-specific area is provided on the right side. Then, the game ball is configured to pass through the specific area with a probability of about 1/10. In this embodiment, the shape of the internal passage of the center ornament 64 is set so that the probability of entering a specific area is about 1/10. A movable accessory that distributes the entered game balls to a specific region or a non-specific region may be installed, and the movable ball may be driven to guide the game ball to the specific region with a probability of about 1/10. . In this embodiment, the probability is about 1/10. However, the probability of entering a specific area may be set to a higher or lower probability. The specific area passage detection device 93 is a sensor that detects whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area, and generates specific area passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. When the game ball passes through the specific area, a special game is started with a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the special game can be digested using the first big prize opening.

  A first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 71 corresponding to the second game are provided on the left and right sides of the effect display device 60. The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, and its variable display is stopped in a predetermined hit state. A big hit as a special game occurs. The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the second lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 63, and its variable display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. A big hit as a special game occurs. The first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 are display means constituted by a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED.

  In the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, the variation of the decorative symbol 190 linked to the first special symbol 192 or the decorative symbol 190 linked to the second special symbol 193 is displayed. The effect display device 60 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The decorative symbol 190 is a symbol for visually producing the first lottery result display shown by the first special symbol 192 or the second lottery result display shown by the second special symbol 193. The effect display device 60 displays, as the decorative symbol 190, for example, a plurality of rows of symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the display area 194. The effect display device 60 is constituted by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be constituted by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol at the lower left of the production display device 60 are used. In the case of adopting a technique in which the symbol display device 71 displays an inconspicuous size but does not display a decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed like the effect display device 60. May be displayed on a liquid crystal display.

  The operation port 68 is provided at the right side position of the game board 50. The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69. The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers an open lottery for determining whether or not to expand the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the second start winning prize port 63. When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, a normal symbol, which is a symbol indicating the result of the open lottery, is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. This open lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the normal electric accessory 65 is operated, that is, whether or not the second start winning opening 63 is expanded based on the stop symbol of the normal symbol. Also called “lottery”. The normal symbol display device 59 in this embodiment is composed of two lamps for convenience, and the display state of the normal symbols is expressed by which of these lamps is lit. For example, when the first lamp is turned off and the second lamp is hit, the normal symbol fluctuation display is expressed by alternately turning on and off, and finally one of the lights is turned on. A stop symbol of a normal symbol is expressed by being stopped in the state. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided on the lower right side of the effect display device 60. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change, the normal symbol change display stops. When the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol, the normal electric accessory 65 is expanded for a predetermined time.

  The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 60, and decoration. Game effect lamps 90 are provided above and below the center ornament 64, and play a role of production by blinking or the like. Above the first special symbol display device 70, a first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game is provided. The first special figure holding lamp 20 is composed of two lamps, and displays the holding number of the winning lottery value in the first game according to the number of lighting or blinking. The number of lottery values held in the first special figure holding lamp 20 is the number of lottery results won in the first start winning opening 62 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 or during the execution of the special game. Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed yet.

  In addition, a second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game is provided above the second special symbol display device 71. The second special figure holding lamp 21 is also composed of two lamps. However, in the second game of the present embodiment, the winning / losing lottery value is not held as in the first game. In the second game, the winning / losing lottery value is acquired by winning the second start winning opening 63, and one lamp constituting the second special figure holding lamp 21 is turned on. Then, at the same time as the display of the variation of the second special symbol 193 for indicating the determination result, one lamp of the second special symbol holding lamp 21 is turned off. If there is a winning at the second start winning opening 63 while the second special symbol 193 is displayed, the winning ball will be paid out, but the winning lottery value is not held, and the second special figure holding lamp 21 is not lit. When the second special symbol 193 finishes changing, if there is a winning at the second start winning opening 63, a winning / not-win lottery value is acquired, and one lamp constituting the second special symbol holding lamp 21 is turned on again. . The reason for not holding the second game in this way is to prevent the player from being overwhelmed with gambling feelings and cheating. In other words, when a predetermined number of holds are made in the second game, once the game is shifted to the special game, the lottery result based on the winning / no-go lottery value held during the special game or during the short time is a small hit after the special game. And there is a possibility of further development in jackpot. In particular, in the gaming machine in which the probability of hitting a small hit in the second game is considerably high as in the present embodiment, and the probability of hitting a big hit by entering a specific area thereafter is relatively high, during a special game or in a short time Holding the lottery value up to the upper limit may cause excessive generation of small hits and big hits. For example, even if a big hit without time saving occurs, it is assumed that the winning lottery value held during that special game becomes a small hit in the process of being digested after the special game and develops into a big hit, which is originally advantageous In a non-time-short state that should not be, a twisting phenomenon that the probability of occurrence of a big hit becomes high can occur. In the present embodiment, in order to prevent such an unexpected excessive profit state bias, the second game is not substantially suspended.

  Below the normal symbol display device 59, a general symbol holding lamp 22 corresponding to the normal symbol fluctuation is provided. The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations depending on the number of lighting or blinking. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol 195, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol 195 has not yet been executed. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 15.

  An outline of a game method and a control flow performed in the above configuration will be described. When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the general winning opening 72, the first starting winning opening 62, the second starting winning opening 63, the first large winning opening 91, and the second large winning opening 92, the type of the winning opening is determined. The corresponding prize ball is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 63, the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 71, and the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is stopped after the elapse of the display time determined prior to display.

  The first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are variably displayed according to a variation pattern in which the variation mode from the variation start to the stop is determined. The decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed according to a variation effect pattern in which a variation mode from the start to the end of the variation is determined. A plurality of types of variation patterns and variation production patterns are prepared, and each has various variation times. While the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed according to the variation pattern, the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed according to the variation effect pattern having the same variation time. In the variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is stopped when the variation display time elapses. Is done.

  As a variation display of the decorative symbol 190, first, as the variation starts, the symbols are varied in all three columns like the reel rotation of the slot machine, and when it approaches the variation end timing, it is stopped one by one as a final stop mode. The symbol combination is displayed. When the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbol 190 at the time of the stop are in a stop mode indicating a big hit, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the first grand prize winning opening 91 is opened and closed. Operation starts. When the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbol 190 at the time of the stop are in a stop mode indicating a big hit, the game shifts to a special game, and the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 91 is similarly started. The stop mode of the decorative symbol 190 indicating a big hit is, for example, a combination mode in which the types of three symbols match.

  The variation effect pattern includes a normal loss effect pattern, a reach failure effect pattern, and a reach jackpot effect pattern. The normal off effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying a normal off symbol combination. The reach out effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying an out symbol combination through a reach state, which is a big win if one more symbols are arranged. The reach jackpot effect pattern is an effect pattern when displaying a jackpot symbol combination through the reach state. In particular, the patterns when reaching the reach state include patterns with various long and short fluctuation times. Reach patterns with relatively short fluctuation times are called “normal reach”, and reach patterns with long fluctuation times are called “super reach”. ".

  If the winning / losing lottery corresponds to a big hit, a special game is executed. The special game is started by displaying an effect screen called a start demo. After the start demonstration screen is displayed, the first grand prize opening 91 is opened, and after the opening lasts for about 30 seconds, or after nine or more game balls are dropped, the first prize winning opening 91 is temporarily closed. From such opening to closing of the first grand prize winning port 91 is basically called a unit game, there may be a case where a plurality of short-time opening is repeated during one unit game. After the opening / closing of the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the unit game is repeated a predetermined plurality of times, for example, 15 times, the special game is ended by displaying an effect screen called an end demonstration time. On the other hand, when the winning / losing lottery corresponds to a result called “small hit”, the small hit game is executed. The small hit game is a unit game executed in a manner similar to some types of special games. However, the unit game executed as a small hit game is only one time, which is different from a special game in which a plurality of unit games are executed. As described above, in the small hit game, the second big prize opening 92 is opened for a predetermined time.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol which are one of the specific games in the normal game after the special game ends. Time reduction of 193 and the decorative symbol 190 is started. The time shortening of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is a state in which these fluctuation times are shortened from the normal state. The variation time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is returned to the original variation time after a predetermined number of variations, for example, 100 variations are displayed, but reaches the number of variations. If a big hit occurs before, the time saving will end. Due to the shortening of time, the variation time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is shortened, so that a big hit occurs compared to the normal state where the symbol variation is performed with the normal variation time. Time can be shortened, and the ease of winning a jackpot can be relatively enhanced.

  During the time reduction of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190, the easy entry state, which is one of the specific games, is performed. The easy-to-enter state is a state in which the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 is enhanced by executing the shortening of the normal symbol time, the probability variation of the open lottery, and the opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory 65. Specifically, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is about 0.1 seconds in the normal state, but it is a short time. Since the time is set to about 6 seconds, which is longer than the normal state, the ease of entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 63 increases. Of course, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is not limited to this.

  The normal symbol time reduction is a state in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened from the normal state. The probability variation of the open lottery is a state in which the winning probability of the open lottery is higher than the normal state. The opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is a state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is longer than the normal state. As described above, in the easy entry state, the possibility that the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per certain time increases as compared to the normal state increases, and the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 also increases. There is a high possibility that the number of balls entering the 2-start winning prize opening 63 will increase. Therefore, due to the short time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 and the easy entry state, the chance to obtain a winning ball by entering the second special symbol 193 during that period increases. , It will be possible to continue playing with little loss of possession.

  In this embodiment, the easy entry state is the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 by using three functions: normal symbol time shortening, open lottery probability variation, and normal electric accessory 65 open extension. To increase. However, as a modified example, it is possible to use one or two of these three functions to increase the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63. Thus, even if only a part of the three functions is used, it is possible to improve the ease of entering the second start winning prize port 63. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which switches according to a gaming state at least any one of three functions by the period to implement and the period which does not implement.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 102 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 in particular. The sub board 104 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 102 in particular. The main board 102 and the sub board 104 constitute a game control device 100. The back setting mechanism 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start winning port 62, a second starting winning port 63, a first big winning port 91, a second big winning port 92, a general winning port 72, an operating port 68, a first. The first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, the effect display device 60, the normal symbol display device 59, the operation button 82, the speaker 18, and the game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected to each other, and various controls are performed. Enables signal transmission and reception. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 includes a main substrate 102 as a main control device that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game and the progress of the game, and a sub substrate as a sub-control device that controls design effects and the like. 104 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared. The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 102 includes a ball entering determination means 110, a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, a general drawing lottery means 136, a holding control means 116, a main display control means 118, a special game control means 120, A small hit game control means 121, a specific game execution means 122, an opening / closing control means 124, a special figure adjustment means 152, and a condition holding means 176 are provided. The sub-board 104 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub board 104 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub-board 104 may be configured such that any one of them is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub-board 104.

  However, since data transmission / reception between the main board 102 and the sub board 104 is unidirectional from the main board 102 to the sub board 104, each operation is performed so that the entire operation is realized by such data transmission / reception in one direction. The configuration is arranged on the main board 102 and the sub board 104. In this way, since the unidirectionality of data transmission from the main board 102 to the sub board 104 is maintained, data cannot be transmitted from the configuration included in the sub board 104 to the configuration included in the main board 102. It is not possible to request data transmission. Therefore, the information generated on the main board 102 cannot be referred to from the sub board 104 unless the main board 102 unilaterally transmits the information to the sub board 104.

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball won the second start winning opening 63. Judge that When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68. Upon receiving the specific area passing information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed the specific area in the second big prize opening 92.

  The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 function as “special drawing lottery means”. The first lottery means 126 includes a first lottery value acquisition means 112, a first winning / failure determination means 113, and a first pattern determination means 114. The first lottery means 126 is a first special symbol lottery corresponding to entering the first start winning opening 62. Run the lottery. The result of the first lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the first special symbol 192 on the first special symbol display device 70, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 190 in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. . On the other hand, the second lottery means 128 includes a second lottery value acquiring means 115, a second winning / failing determining means 117, and a second pattern determining means 119, and as a special symbol lottery corresponding to a ball entering the second start winning opening 63. A second lottery is executed. The result of the second lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 190 in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. . When the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 start the symbol variation, the lottery result corresponding to the symbol variation is transmitted to the effect determining unit 132.

  The first lottery value acquisition unit 112 uses a random number value for the first lottery as a first winning / failing lottery value (also referred to as a “special drawing lottery value”) upon entering the first start winning opening 62. get. The second lottery value acquisition means 115 takes the value of the random number for the second lottery as the second winning / failing lottery value (also referred to as “special drawing lottery value”) when the player enters the second start winning opening 63. get. For example, the values acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value for the winning / losing lottery are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The “random number” in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The value acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value is temporarily held by the holding control means 116. However, the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are suspended within a range not exceeding the predetermined retention upper limit number retained by the suspension control means 116. In addition, in the following description, when the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “win / failure lottery value”.

  The first winning / failing determination unit 113 executes a determination of whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game based on the first winning / failing lottery value. The second winning / failing determination means 117 executes a determination of whether or not to shift to the special game based on the second winning / failing lottery value. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 hold a success / failure determination table referred to in the determination of success / failure. In the success / failure determination table, determination results of big hits, small hits, and misses are associated with the success / failure lottery values, and the success / failure probabilities are determined according to the corresponding hit range settings.

  The general drawing lottery means 136 functions as a “general drawing determination means” and executes a lottery by acquiring a lottery value (also referred to as a “general drawing lottery value”) when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. For example, the usual drawing lottery value is acquired from a value range from “0” to “511”. In the success / failure table referred to by the ordinary drawing lottery means 136, the determination result of winning or losing is associated with the ordinary drawing lottery value, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. As described above, in the present embodiment, the easy entry state (during a specific game) is set to be a hit with higher probability than the normal state. The result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol 195 on the normal symbol display device 59. The regular symbol lottery means 136 holds a symbol determination table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol 195 to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. In the symbol determination table, a correspondence relationship between the normal symbol lottery value and the normal symbol 195 is determined, and the universal symbol lottery means 136 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol 195 with reference to the symbol determination table.

  The regular drawing lottery means 136 also holds a time determination table to be referred to for determining the variation time of the normal symbol 195, and selects the variation time of the normal symbol 195 according to the gaming state. The regular drawing lottery means 136 randomly selects a relatively long variation time between 200 seconds and 400 seconds in the variation display of the normal symbol 195 in the normal state. On the other hand, in the easy-to-enter state (during a specific game), in the normal time short state, 1 second is selected, which is a considerably shorter variation time than the normal state. In the time determination table, a correspondence relationship between such a gaming state and the variation time of the normal symbol 195 is determined, and the normal drawing lottery means 136 determines the variation time of the normal symbol 195 with reference to the time determination table. To do.

  The general drawing lottery means 136 functions as a general drawing determination means. When the stop symbol determined for the normal symbol 195 is a predetermined symbol, it is determined that the normal symbol 195 is a hit, and the opening / closing control means 124 is displayed after the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195 is stopped at the stop symbol. Expands the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the second start winning opening 63 for a predetermined time. The lottery value of the normal symbol is temporarily held by the hold control means 116. However, the lottery value is held only when the predetermined hold upper limit number held by the hold control means 116 is not exceeded.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. When the symbol variation corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the first lottery is newly executed, the first holding means 144 displays the new first lottery result corresponding to the lottery. Hold until fluctuating display starts. In the present embodiment, as the result of the first lottery, the winner / lottery value is held with the upper limit being four, but may be held together with the winner / failure determination result of the winner / lottery value. The reserved number is represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the first special figure reservation lamp 20. On the other hand, for the second lottery, as described above, the winning / losing lottery value is not held as in the first lottery. When the second lottery is newly executed, the second holding unit 146 temporarily holds the winning / failing lottery value until the determination of whether or not the second lottery is performed. The presence / absence of holding the winning / failing lottery value is represented by the presence / absence of lighting of the second special figure holding lamp 21. The general map holding means 147 holds the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 136 as a holding ball. The number of holdings is represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the ordinary figure holding lamp 22.

  The main display control means 118 includes first special figure control means 148, second special figure control means 150, and universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 causes the first special symbol display device 70 to display the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126. The first special symbol control means 148 sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery or the second lottery performed before that ends. The second special symbol control means 150 causes the second special symbol display device 71 to display the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128. The second special symbol control means 150 also sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery or the second lottery performed before that has ended.

  The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. This is transmitted to the effect display control means 134. Thereby, the fluctuation display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 is synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the special figure adjusting means 152 preferentially executes the variable display of the first special symbol 192 over the second special symbol 193. That is, while the first lottery value 144 is held in the first holding unit 144, even if the second lottery value is held in the second special symbol 193, the winning lottery value held in the first holding unit 144 is digested. Prioritize. Thus, for example, when a small hit is made in the second game, the right lottery value held by the first holding means 144 is quickly digested, and so-called right-handed driving that promotes entry into the second start winning opening 63 It is also possible to aim for a small chain of big hits. In this embodiment, since the winning probability of the small hit in the second game is set to be considerably high, the special game is more aimed at the small hit development big hit in the second game than in the first game. There is a high probability of being moved to early.

  When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the hit state, the special figure adjusting unit 152 waits for the other variable display to start. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game.

  The condition holding unit 176 includes a special game operation condition holding unit 178 and a small hit game operation condition holding unit 180. The special game operation condition holding means 178 holds a special game operation condition for shifting to a special game including a unit game involving opening of the first big prize winning opening 91 a plurality of times. The special game operation condition holding means 178 results in the winning / failing lottery indicating the transition to the special game, and the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined jackpot mode, or the second big prize opening 92 enters the specific area. Is maintained as a special game operating condition.

  The small hit game operation condition holding means 180 holds a small hit game operating condition which is a condition for shifting to the small hit game. The small hit game operation condition holding means 180 holds that the special lottery is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode as a small hit operation condition as a result of the winning / failing lottery indicating a shift to the special game.

  The special game control means 120 opens the first grand prize winning port 91 for a long period of time, assuming that the special game operation condition is satisfied, when the result of lottery determination by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 is a big hit. Thus, a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is executed. The special game includes a unit game accompanied by an opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 91 a plurality of times. The special game control means 120 starts the next unit game after the end of the current unit game if the number of continuations of the unit game has not reached the predetermined upper limit number. The special game is terminated when the unit game has consumed a predetermined number of times. In the present embodiment, a 15R special game including 15 unit games is executed as a special game. The special game control means 120 repeats the unit game 15 times as a 15R special game, and opens the first big prize opening 91 for about 30 seconds in one unit game. The total opening time (total opening state time) of the special winning opening in the special game is not less than a predetermined opening reference time (2 seconds in this embodiment) in order to distinguish between the long-term opening game and the short-term opening game. Yes.

  The small hit game control means 121 executes the small hit game as a short-term release game when the winning lottery results in the transition to the small hit game and the small hit operation condition is satisfied. The small hit game control means 121 executes the unit game only once as the small hit game, and, for example, opens the second big prize opening 92 for 0.5 seconds and 0.5 seconds in the unit game. The total opening time (total opening state time: 0.5 × 2 = 1 second in this embodiment) of the big winning opening in the small hit game is less than the above opening reference time. The special game control means 120 according to the present embodiment generates a small hit as a result of the second lottery, and the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 92 in the small hit game is further specified in the inside. Even when the region is passed, the special game is executed on the assumption that the special game operation condition is satisfied.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the probability changing state and the short time state (entering easy state). The specific game executing means 122 continues the probability changing state until the next big hit occurs. The specific game execution means 122 continues until the shortened state reaches the determined final number of times, but once the winning lottery becomes a big hit before reaching the final number of times, the temporary state is temporarily terminated. In the short time state, the first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 select the variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. Further, in the easy-to-enter state, the time of the normal symbol is shortened, the probability of the normal symbol is changed, and the opening mechanism of the second start winning opening 63 including the normal electric accessory solenoid 76 (which functions as a “ball changing mechanism”) is opened. Extension is implemented. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment does not have to be provided with a function of shifting to probability change. In the game form in which the second grand prize opening 92 is expanded and entered into a specific area after shifting to the short time, the short time not only improves the ease of entering the ball, but also early execution of the next special game. This is because it is possible to elevate the player without shifting to certainty.

  The specific game execution means 122 is triggered by the entry to the second start winning opening 63, and the time is reduced to the time when the second starting winning opening 63 is in an easy entering state in which it is easier to enter the second start winning opening 63 than the normal state. Decide whether to migrate. Therefore, the specific game executing means 122 functions as a entering easy state determining means.

  The opening / closing control means 124 functions as an “operation control means”, and controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 65, the first grand prize winning port 91, and the second major prize winning port 92 of the second start winning prize port 63. When the normal symbol 195 is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the second start winning prize port 63. The opening / closing control means 124 performs an opening extension in which the ordinary electric accessory 65 is operated for a longer time than in the normal state in the easy-to-enter state, and the second start winning opening 63 is expanded for a longer time than in the normal state. . The ease of entering the ball at the second start winning opening 63 is enhanced so that the player can continue the game while suppressing the decrease in possession. In the special game, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 80 to open the first big prize opening 91. In the small hit game, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the large winning opening solenoid 81 to open the second large winning opening 92 for a predetermined short period of time.

  The pattern storage means 130 holds a plurality of variation pattern data as variation patterns of decorative symbols. The effect determining unit 132 selects the variation pattern of the decorative symbol 190 determined by the first lottery unit 126 or the second lottery unit 128 from the pattern storage unit 130. The effect determination means 132 determines the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbol 190 based on the stop symbol and variation pattern of the special symbol received from the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128.

  The effect determining means 132 causes the effect display control means 134 to display on the effect display device 60 according to the result of the first lottery received from the first lottery means 126 or the result of the second lottery received from the second lottery means 128. Determine the contents of the production. When the transition to time reduction is made, the effect determining means 132 determines the effect content that informs or suggests that effect.

  The stop symbol of the decorative symbol 190 is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the determination result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates the shift to the special game, “777” or “111”. As shown, the combination of three symbols is selected. In this case, it is preferable that the same numbers as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected as the numbers to be arranged as the decorative symbol 190. For example, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “3”, the decorative symbol 190 is “333”. When the determination result of the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates that the game does not shift to the special game, a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is selected. If the determination result is that the game does not shift to a special game, and a variation pattern of a special symbol indicating a loss with reach is selected, only one symbol such as “191” or “727” is displayed. Select an unmatched combination. In addition, when the determination result is a transition to the small hit game, 3 such as “135” or “246” is selected depending on the type of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 indicating the small hit. A combination in which two symbols are consecutive odd or even is selected. The effect determining unit 132 sends the stop symbol combination of the decorative symbol 190 and the variation pattern data of the decorative symbol to the effect display control unit 134.

  The decorative symbol variation pattern defines a decorative symbol variation display mode, that is, an effect process from the variation start to the variation stop of the decorative symbol. In the fluctuation pattern, a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state are displayed. When the pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. Each variation pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining unit 132 selects a variation pattern of a decorative symbol having the same variation time as that of the special symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168 and a second effect control means 170. The first effect control means 168 variably displays the result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 as the decorative symbol 190 according to the selected variation pattern data. The second effect control means 170 variably displays the result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 as the decorative symbol 190 according to the selected variation pattern data. The first effect control means 168 and the second effect control means 170 determine that the change display of the decorative symbol 190 corresponding to the previous first lottery or second lottery has ended, and a new symbol change start condition And The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 18.

  Further, the pattern storage means 130 of this embodiment further holds data of an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “demo effect”) to be displayed on the effect display device 60 during a special game associated with a symbol jackpot or a small hit development jackpot. . The effect display control means 134 causes the effect display device 60 to display the demonstration effect selected by the effect determining means 132 during execution of the special game.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the success / failure determination table. The success / failure determination table in this figure associates determination results of big hits, small hits and misses, and winning / failing lottery values. Depending on the respective range settings, the hit / failure probabilities of big hits and small hits are determined. Is determined. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 refer to the illustrated failure determination table in the determination of success / failure. FIG. 4A is a table that is referred to during normal operation, and FIG. 4B is a table that is referred to during probability change.

  That is, in the success / failure lottery by each of the success / failure determination means, a big hit is made only when the success / failure lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 654 in normal times. On the other hand, at the time of probability change, the range of the big hit is expanded, and not only when the success / failure lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 654, but also when it falls within the range of 655 to 3276. As described above, the range corresponding to the jackpot changes according to the gaming state, but the probability of hitting the jackpot is equal between the first lottery and the second lottery. If it is a big hit, whether or not it accompanies certain change is determined separately according to the stop symbol of the special symbol. In this figure, the single hit / fail judgment table shows the big hit range for both normal time and probability change, but the success / fail judgment table may be prepared separately for normal time and for probability change.

  In the present embodiment, even if the winning / raising lottery value does not correspond to the big hit range, that is, a so-called out of range, it becomes a small hit if it falls within the predetermined range. In the example shown in the drawing, in the first lottery, regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state, when the first winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of 65,000 to 65535, it is a small hit. On the other hand, in the second lottery, regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state, a small hit is made when the second winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of 6554 to 65535. In other words, in the present embodiment, the probability that the second lottery triggered by entering the second starting prize port 63 is considerably higher than the first lottery triggered by entering the first starting prize port 62. It is a small hit at (about 90% in this embodiment). Therefore, if a goal is to enter the second start winning hole 63 in a state where the ease of entering the ball has increased due to the normal time, it is possible to generate a small hit with a fairly high probability, and it is possible to aim at a small hit development big hit It becomes. In the case of not hitting the big hit, all of them are originally “out of place”, but in the example in this figure, the winning lottery value range in the case of not hitting the big hit is not particularly selected. It is expressed as “out”. In addition, although the example which implement | achieved the determination table of whether it is a big hit and the determination table of whether it is a small win in the figure in the form of a single winning / nothing determination table was shown in this figure, each may be implement | achieved as a separate table. Good. It should be noted that a specific hit may not be included as a small hit, and an individual range may be provided in the success / failure determination table.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 in the normal state. If the result of the lottery determination is a big hit, the symbol determination table will select one of the special symbols represented by the numbers “1” to “9” so that the correspondence between these special symbols and the symbol lottery values is selected. Is stipulated. Each special symbol defines whether or not a certain change is involved and whether or not a short time is involved. The first win / fail determination unit 113 and the second win / fail determination unit 117 select one of the special symbols “1” to “9” according to which range the symbol lottery value is included. When the special symbols “1” to “3” are selected, it is a big hit with certainty. On the other hand, when the special symbols “4” to “9” are selected, it is a big hit without any probability change. The range of the symbol lottery value is assigned almost evenly to each special symbol. As a result, the probability lottery is a hit with a probability of about 33% of the jackpot.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when special symbols “1” to “4” are selected, there is a short time with high ease of entry. On the other hand, when the special symbols “5” to “9” are selected, a normal state without time reduction is obtained. In the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit with a short time, the final number of times is set to 50 regardless of which special symbol “1” to “4” is selected. However, it is a matter of course that the number of times at which the time is shortened is not limited to this. For example, when “1” or “2” is selected from “1” to “4”, 50 times, “3” or “3” When “4” is selected, a different end number may be set according to the selected special symbol, such as 100 times. In this embodiment, the probability of shifting to a shorter time when a big hit in the normal state is set to a relatively low setting of about 44%.

  When the result of the lottery determination is a small hit, the symbol determination table includes these special symbols and symbol lottery values so that any one of the special symbols represented by lowercase alphabets “a” to “f” is selected. Correspondence relationship is established. As shown in FIG. 5, when any of the special symbols “a”, “b”, and “c” is selected, it becomes an opportunity for a small hit development jackpot with a short time after the end of the special game. In addition, even when any of the special symbols “a”, “b”, and “c” is selected, the time will not be shortened unless the player enters the specific area. , “B” and “c” will be described as symbols indicating “small hit with time reduction” and “small hit with time reduction” for convenience. Also in the case of a small hit with a short time, 50 final times are set as in the case of a big hit with a short time. On the other hand, when any one of the special symbols “d”, “e”, and “f” is selected and enters a specific area, the normal state is set. The probability of shifting to a shorter time when a small hit in the normal state is set to a relatively low setting of about 44%, similar to the probability of shifting to a shorter time when the big hit in the normal state. When the result of the lottery determination is unacceptable, all the symbol lottery values are associated with the special symbol “−” so that the special symbol represented by the symbol “−” is always selected. As described above, the special symbols “1” to “9”, “a” to “f”, and “−” all indicate whether the result of the lottery is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and the symbol lottery. Is used as a result display mode indicating whether or not to shift to a shorter time. For example, the special symbols that can be selected at the time of a small hit are not limited to “a” to “f”, and more types of special symbols may be selectable. By providing a large number of special symbols that can be selected at the time of small hitting, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp the special symbols at the time of small hitting.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 in a short time. Except for the point that the special symbol with time reduction is different, and the probability of transition to time reduction when it is a small hit, the correspondence between winning / failing lottery value, special symbol, and probability variation is the same as the symbol determination table shown in FIG. is there. As described above, the first special symbol 192 displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol 193 displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 are shifted to the result of the winning lottery and the short time respectively. Display whether or not.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit during the time reduction, when special symbols “1” to “5” are selected, the time is shortened, and special symbols “6” to “9” are selected. Is in a normal state. In this case as well, in the case of a big hit with a short time, a single type of final number of times of 50 is set regardless of which of the special symbols “1” to “5” is selected. In this embodiment, the probability of transition to time reduction when a big hit is made during the time reduction is set to about 66%, which is set to a higher probability than in the case of a big hit in the normal state. Also, the probability of transition to time reduction when hitting a small hit during the time reduction is about 66%, similar to the probability of transition to time reduction when hitting a big hit during the time reduction. It is set to a higher probability than when it becomes.

  As described above, although it is difficult to shift in a short time in the normal state, once the shift is made in a short time, there is a high possibility that the time will be accompanied at the time of the next big hit or the small hit. As described above, since the ease of entering the second start winning prize port 63 cannot be improved unless the time is short, it is difficult to open the specific area passage detection device 93 as compared with the time, and as a result, the specific area is reached. It becomes difficult to enter. However, once the time shifts, it becomes easier to keep the time shorter than usual, and it is possible to increase the possibility of a so-called “continuous change” that allows more opportunities to enter a specific area.

  In this embodiment, the big hits are all set to 15R big hits including 15 unit games (rounds). For example, 2R big hits including 2 unit games, 5R, 10R rounds, etc. are included. Different types of jackpots may be provided, and each jackpot may be associated with a different special symbol. And you may make it set either big hit according to the determined special symbol. For example, a 2R big hit may be set for any special symbol among the big wins with certainty.

  The specific game execution means 122 displays the result of any one of “a”, “b”, and “c” indicating that it is a small hit to be shifted to the short time, and the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is displayed. If the player enters the specific area when the second big prize opening 92 is opened due to the stoppage being displayed and the small hit, then after the execution of the special game executed by the entry into the specific area When shifting to normal games, shift to shorter time. In addition, the specific game execution means 122 displays the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol in one of the result display modes “d”, “e”, and “f” indicating that the game has reached a small hit to shift to the normal state. If a symbol 193 is stopped and a special area is entered when the second big prize opening 92 is opened due to the small hit, the special game executed by the entry into the specific area When the game is shifted to the normal game after the execution is completed, the game is shifted to the normal state.

  However, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 of “a” to “f” is displayed so that the player can distinguish before entering the second grand prize opening 92 before the player proceeds with the game. Is done. For this reason, for example, when the time is already short, if the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed at any one of “d”, “e”, and “f”, the opened first symbol 192 If the player enters the two major winning holes 92 and enters the specific area, the 15R special game is executed, but after that, the normal state is entered and the time reduction ends.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to a short time when entering a specific area is determined before entering the opened second big winning opening 92. The player can discriminate by checking the stop mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. As described above, the probability of shifting from the normal state to the short time is set to be lower than the probability of shifting from the short time to the short time again. Once the normal state is reached from the short time, it is difficult to shift to the short time again. For this reason, the player may try to avoid “falling” from the short time to the normal state by paying attention to the stop mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193.

  Specifically, if the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed at any one of “a”, “b”, and “c” during the time reduction, the next zone can be entered even if it is entered. However, since it is possible for the player to determine that the time will be shifted to a shorter time, the player can advance the game so as to enter the opened second grand prize opening 92. On the contrary, if the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed in any one of “d”, “e”, and “f” during the time reduction, the time reduction ends when entering the specific area. For this reason, even if the second grand prize opening 92 is opened, there is a possibility that the game will be decided not to enter the second big prize opening 92.

  In addition, when the small hit development jackpot that does not shorten after the special game execution is completed, even after the execution of the special game, the second special symbol 193 that triggers the small hit development jackpot that does not shorten after the special game execution is It will be displayed. Since it is not a short-time state, the possibility of immediately entering the second start winning opening 63 is low, and when the player is not in a short time, the game is advanced with the aim of entering the first starting winning opening 62. The possibility of entering the second start winning opening 63 is reduced. Further, even if the player enters the second start winning opening 63 as described above, the winning / losing lottery value is not held. Therefore, the second special symbol 193 continues to be displayed in the display mode as a result until the time becomes short after that and the ball enters the second start winning opening 63. In this case, it is not easy to avoid this result display mode being remembered by the player.

  The data analysis of the ROM of the main board 102 may discriminate all kinds of small hits and characteristics such as the probability of change and the presence or absence of time reduction. Currently, such data analysis is performed on the ROM of the main board 102. Protecting means and security means have been proposed to make it impossible. However, if the special symbol indicating the small hit without time saving continues to be displayed as described above, the player can perform the special operation without performing complicated actions such as data analysis of the ROM of the main board 102. With a simple method of confirming the symbol, it is possible to grasp the special symbol indicating the small hit and its type.

  However, in this way, the second special symbol 193, which is a trigger for the small hit development jackpot that does not shorten after the execution of the special game, can not be avoided by the player, and it is left in a state where it is easy to make a game. Then, regarding the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193, there is a possibility that a difference may be generated in the number of balls that can be obtained depending on whether or not the stop mode that shifts in time can be distinguished from the stop mode that does not shift in time. Problems arise from the perspective of Further, by paying attention only to the stop mode of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, interest in the decorative symbol 190 and the like is reduced, and various effects provided for entertaining the player are also provided. Moreover, there is a possibility that the interest of the game itself may decrease as a result. In addition, when the second grand prize opening 92 is opened, it is usual that all the players aim to enter the second big prize opening 92 and the ball design is made. For this reason, a player who can discriminate the stop mode of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 that does not shift in a short time has a possibility that the player can acquire a ball that exceeds its ball design, so that the ball appears in the hole. Management becomes difficult and may affect the management.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the first special symbol control means 148 and the second special symbol control means 150 determine whether or not to end the display of the result display mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. To do. The first special symbol control unit 148 and the second special symbol control unit 150 stop displaying the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 in the result display mode, and then the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. If it is determined that the display in the result display mode is to be maintained before the next fluctuation starts, the display in the result display mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is maintained, while the display in the result display mode is maintained. If it is determined to end, the display in the result display mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is ended even when time remains until the next fluctuation start. In this way, by stopping the display in the result display mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193, the player can visually recognize the result display mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. From the stop mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193, it is difficult to discriminate whether a small hit that can be shifted in a short time or a small hit that shifts to a normal state.

  At this time, when the first special symbol control unit 148 and the second special symbol control unit 150 display the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 continuously in the result display mode for a predetermined time, the result display mode The display at may be terminated. The “predetermined time” may be, for example, the shortest time that can be confirmed by the player, such as 5 seconds, or may be the same time as the execution time of the 2R big hit special game or the small hit game. . Further, for example, it may be an extremely short time that it is difficult for the player to easily confirm the symbol, such as one second or less.

  Also, the first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 stop displaying the second special symbol 193 in the result display mode, and after the second big prize opening 92 is opened, When 92 is closed, the display in the result display mode may be terminated. Alternatively, the first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 may start the special game executed immediately after the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed in the result display mode. The display in the result display mode may be ended at a predetermined timing during execution or at the end of execution. The start time of the execution of the special game may be the start time of the jackpot start demonstration effect or the end time of the jackpot start demonstration effect. In addition, after the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed in the result display mode, when the start winning opening corresponding to the special symbol stopped and displayed has not been entered for a predetermined period, the result display mode is displayed. The display may be terminated. Further, the second special symbol control means 150 displays the result of the second special symbol 193 when the variation of the first special symbol 192 continues for a predetermined number of times after the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed in the result display mode. The display in the display mode may be terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the display in the result display mode is terminated by switching the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 from the result display mode to “standard symbol” that does not display the result of the lottery. Of course, the end of the display in the result display mode is not limited to this mode, and the first special figure control means 148 or the second special figure control means 150 has the special symbol displayed in the result display mode. May be terminated (the second special symbol display device 71 is turned off) to end the display of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 in the result display mode.

  Fig.7 (a) and FIG.7 (b) are the figures which show the 1st special symbol 192 or the 2nd special symbol 193 when switching to a standard symbol. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol control means 148 and the second special symbol control means 150 display the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 continuously for a predetermined time in a predetermined result display mode, It is determined that the display in the result display mode of the second special symbol 193 is to be ended. In the present embodiment, the standard symbol is a symbol of “h”. Of course, the standard symbol is not limited to this symbol, and may be another predetermined symbol different from the result display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the first special symbol 192 or the second symbol is displayed in one of the result display modes “d”, “e”, and “f” that indicate a small hit that may shift to the normal state. When the special symbol 193 is continuously displayed for a predetermined time, the first special symbol control unit 148 or the second special symbol control unit 150 sets the stop mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 to “d”. , “E”, and “f” are switched to the standard symbol “h”. This makes it difficult for the player to determine that the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 has stopped in the result display mode of “d”, “e”, or “f”. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will make a game so as not to enter the second big winning opening 92 which is opened so as to avoid the transition to the normal state.

  However, when the stop mode is switched to the standard symbol only when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “d”, “e”, or “f”, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 192 By confirming whether or not the symbol 193 has been switched, it is possible to easily determine that it is a small hit that may shift to the normal state. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the first special symbol 192 or “a”, “b”, or “c” indicating the small hits that may shift in a short time is displayed. Even when the second special symbol 193 is continuously displayed for a predetermined time, the first special symbol control unit 148 or the second special symbol control unit 150 stops the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. Is switched from “a”, “b”, or “c” to “h” that is a standard symbol. As described above, the first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 perform the first special symbol 192 or the second special display in the result display mode of any one of “a” to “f” indicating execution of the small hit game. It is determined whether or not to switch to the standard symbol when the special symbol 193 is stopped.

  On the contrary, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 stopped last time is stopped in the result display mode of “1” to “9” indicating execution of the special game and “−” indicating that it is out of play. In this case, the first special symbol control unit 148 and the second special symbol control unit 150 do not switch to the standard symbol, and display the result in the result display mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. Avoid termination. For example, if the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped at “1” to “9” indicating execution of a special game, the player himself / herself even if it indicates a transition to the normal state It is not possible to prevent the transition to the normal state depending on how the game progresses. For this reason, in this embodiment, the first special symbol control means 148 and the second special graphic control means 150 have the first special symbol in the result display mode of any one of “a” to “f” indicating the execution of the small hit game. When 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed, it is determined whether or not the display of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 in the display mode is ended. On the other hand, the first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 display the result in any one of “1” to “9” and “−” indicating results other than the execution of the small hit game. When one special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed, the display of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 in the display mode is avoided as a result. Thereby, when it is necessary to end the display in the result display mode, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 can be appropriately switched to the standard symbol.

  In addition, even if the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a result display mode other than the mode indicating that the result of the lottery is wrong, it is switched to the standard symbol by satisfying a predetermined switching condition. May be. Specifically, even when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the result display mode of “1” to “9” indicating execution of the special game, the standard is satisfied by satisfying a predetermined switching condition. You may switch to a symbol.

  Furthermore, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the result display mode of “1” to “3” indicating a promising big hit, even if the standard symbol is switched by satisfying a predetermined switching condition. Good. Thereby, it becomes possible to make a player have an expectation that “it may be certain” by switching to the standard symbol. In addition, in order to indicate that the expectation with certainty is high when switching to the standard symbol, the first special symbol 192 or the first special symbol 192 or the like is displayed in some result display modes indicating a big hit without certainty, for example, “4”. Even when the 2 special symbol 193 is stopped, it may be switched to the standard symbol when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in the pachinko gaming machine. First, processing is performed when a game ball has won a first start winning opening 62, a second starting winning opening 63, a general winning opening 72, a first big winning opening 91, a second big winning opening 92, etc. (S10). . Then, if a normal game is being played (Y in S12), a control process for a normal game such as a winning lottery is executed (S14). If not being a normal game (N in S12), a special game control process (S16). Alternatively, a small hit game control process is executed (S17), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S17 is processed (S18). Note that the special game of S16 and the small hit game of S17 are not executed simultaneously, and when one is executed, the other is avoided.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. The main display control means 118 determines whether or not the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 has started to change (S20).

  If the change has already been started (Y in S20), the main display control means 118 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the change has reached the change time defined in the selected change-pattern. It is determined whether it is the stop timing of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 (S22). In the case of the stop timing (Y in S22), the main display control means 118 executes a change stop process described later (S24). When it is not the stop timing (N of S22), the process of S24 is skipped. Next, the main display control means 118 executes an open lottery control process described later (S26).

  When the variable display of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 has not yet started (N in S20), the first special symbol control means 148 holds the first winning / losing lottery value in the first holding means 144. By judging whether it is, it is judged whether it is a change timing of the 1st special symbol 192 (S28). In the present embodiment, as described above, the lottery value held by the first holding means 144 is digested preferentially over the lottery value held by the second holding means 146, and the first special symbol 192 over the second special symbol 193. Precisely display the fluctuation display. Therefore, if the first holding means 144 holds the lottery value, the variable display of the first special symbol 192 is started at the next variable display timing. In the case of the fluctuation timing of the first special symbol 192 (Y in S28), the first lottery means 126 reads the first winning / not-finding lottery value from the first holding means 144 and executes the winning / failing determination process (S30). The figure control means 148 starts the variable display of the first special symbol 192 (S32).

  If it is not the timing of fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 (N in S28), the second special symbol control means 150 determines whether or not the second winning lottery value is held in the second holding means 146. It is determined whether or not it is the variation timing of one special symbol 192 (S34). In the case of the variation timing of the second special symbol 193 (Y in S34), the second lottery means 128 reads the second winning / not-lotting value from the second holding means 146 and executes the winning / nothing determination process (S30). The figure control means 150 starts the variable display of the second special symbol 193 (S32).

  The first special symbol control means when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is not in the changing timing (N in S34) or when either the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is changing. 148 and the second special symbol control means 150 execute standard symbol display determination processing for determining whether or not to switch the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 to the standard symbol (S36).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation stop process of S24 in FIG. First, a process for stopping the symbol variation is executed (S300). If the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit (Y in S302), if the symbol has a short time (easy entry) (Y in S304), the short time Is turned on (S306). If it is not a symbol with a short time (N in S304), the process in S306 is skipped. Further, if it is a symbol with probability variation (Y in S308), the probability variation setting is turned on (S310), and if it is not a symbol with probability variation (N in S308), the probability variation setting is turned off (S311). The specific game execution means 122 counts the number of times the special symbol has changed since the time has started to count the number of times N as the number of times the time has continued for each stop of the change in order to determine the end of the time. The count value is updated in a predetermined storage area on the RAM. In other words, if the result of the lottery determination is not a big hit (N in S302), if the time is short (Y in S312), the number N of time reductions is counted up by 1 (S314). At this time, when the number of times N for the short time reaches the number Nset for the final time (Y in S316), the count value of the number N of continuous times is cleared to zero (S318), and the setting of the time short is turned off to end the time reduction ( S320). If the time is not short (N in S312), the processing after S314 is skipped. If the continuation count N has not reached the final count Nset (N in S316), the processing after S318 is skipped.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the opening lottery control process of S26 in FIG. If the lottery value of the open lottery is on hold (Y in S330) and the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (N in S332), the regular lottery means 136 executes the open lottery (S334), In accordance with the lottery result, the normal symbol display control means 156 starts normal symbol variation display (S336). If the lottery value of the open lottery is not suspended in S330 (N in S330), the processing from S332 to S336 is skipped, and if the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner in S332 (Y in S332), The processing of S334 and S336 is skipped. Subsequently, if the normal symbol fluctuation display has already been started (Y in S338), the normal symbol display control means 156 executes the normal symbol fluctuation display processing (S340), and should end the normal symbol fluctuation display. If the timing has been reached (Y in S342), the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped (S344).

  At this time, if the open lottery is a win (Y of S346), the expansion mechanism of the second start winning opening 63 is opened (S348), and if it is not a win (N of S346), the process of S348 is skipped. If the normal symbol variation display is not started in S338, the processing from S340 to S348 is skipped (N in S338), and if the normal symbol variation end timing is not reached in S342 (N in S342). , S344 to S348 are skipped. Further, if the expansion mechanism (ordinary electric accessory 65) of the second start winning opening 63 is being opened (Y in S350) and the closing timing has been reached (Y in S352), the opening / closing control is performed. The means 124 closes the spreading mechanism (S354). If the closing timing has not been reached (N in S352), S354 is skipped, and if the expansion mechanism of the second start winning prize opening 63 is not opened (N in S350), S352 and S354 are skipped.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the success / failure determination process of S30 in FIG. In the case of the fluctuation timing of the first special symbol 192, first, the first success / failure determination unit 113 reads out the first winning / failing lottery value (S42), and determines whether or not it is correct based on the winning / failing lottery value (S44). Then, the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 is determined based on the determination result (S46), and the first pattern determining means 114 selects the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 (S48). The effect determining means 132 determines the stop symbol combination of the decorative symbol 190 based on the determination result and the first special symbol 192 (S50), and the variable effect pattern of the decorative symbol 190 according to the variable pattern of the first special symbol 192. Is selected (S52).

  Similarly, in the case of the fluctuation timing of the second special symbol 193, first, the second winning / failing determination means 117 reads out the second winning / failing lottery value (S42), and determines whether or not it is correct based on the winning / failing lottery value (S44). Then, the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 is determined based on the determination result (S46), and the second pattern determining means 119 selects the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 (S48). The effect determining means 132 determines the stop symbol combination of the decorative symbol 190 based on the determination result and the second special symbol 193 (S50), and the variable effect pattern of the decorative symbol 190 according to the variable pattern of the second special symbol 193. Is selected (S52).

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the standard symbol display determination process of S36 in FIG. The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 determine whether or not the reference time is shorter by determining whether or not the pattern selection table being referred to is for time reduction (S360). Here, it is determined whether the time is short or not, and if the player is in a normal state that is not in the short time, the player can set the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 to “d”, “e”, or “f”. This is because, in any case, it is not considered that the ball falls into the specific area because it does not fall from the short time to the normal state.

  In the normal state (N in S360), the first special symbol control unit 148 and the second special symbol control unit 150 determine that it is not necessary to switch to the standard symbol, and skip the following processing in this flowchart to the standard symbol. Avoid switching. When the time is short (Y in S360), the first special symbol control unit 148 or the second special symbol control unit 150 refers to the winning / decreasing lottery value and the symbol lottery value, and determines the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. It is determined whether the one stopped at a later timing, that is, the one stopped last time is stopped in the result display mode of any one of “a” to “f” (S362).

  When the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are stopped in another result display mode, that is, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are any of “1” to “9”, “−”. When the result display mode is stopped, or when the 2 special symbols are not the result display mode and have already been switched to the standard symbols (N in S362), the first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 determines that there is no need to switch to the standard symbol, and skips the following processing in this flowchart to avoid switching to the standard symbol. Note that the determination in S362 may be deleted, and whether or not the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is switched to the standard symbol may be determined regardless of whether the time is short or not.

  When the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 stopped last time is stopped in the result display mode from “a” to “f” (Y in S362), the first special symbol control means 148 or the second The special figure control means 150 determines whether or not the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is continuously displayed for a predetermined time in the result display mode of “a” to “f” (S364). ). In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is set to 5 seconds. However, it is a matter of course that the predetermined time is not limited to this time. For example, the predetermined time may be set so as to be continuously displayed until the end of the small hit game.

  The first special symbol control unit 148 and the second special symbol control unit 150 switch the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 to the standard symbol when the game state transitions with a predetermined transition condition. It may be determined that the display in the result display mode is terminated. In this case, for example, the first special symbol control unit 148 and the second special symbol control unit 150 may use the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 as a standard symbol on the assumption that the transition condition is satisfied when the execution of the special game is finished. It may be determined that the display in the result display mode is terminated by switching to. As a result, even if the player stops the game immediately after the execution of the special game, it is determined from the stop state of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 to the next player whether the time is short or not. Can be avoided.

  The first special symbol control means 148 and the second special symbol control means 150 switch the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 to the standard symbol on the assumption that the transition condition is satisfied, for example, when shifting to the special game. It may be determined that the display in the result display mode is terminated. This “when transitioning to a special game” may be a time when a special game effect in which a special game is displayed is displayed. Thereby, the 1st special symbol 192 or the 2nd special symbol 193 can be switched to a standard symbol more naturally, and the discomfort given to a player can be controlled.

  Further, the first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 may determine whether or not a specific area has been entered after Y in S362. When the player has not entered the specific area, it is considered that the player will continue to aim at entering the second start winning hole 63 because the time is short, and the second special symbol 193 immediately changes to the next fluctuation. It is expected to switch to Therefore, in such a case, whether or not the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 that was stopped last time is displayed continuously for a predetermined time with any of “a” to “f” skipping S364. Regardless of whether or not, switching to the standard symbol may be avoided.

  When the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 stopped last time is continuously displayed for a predetermined time with any of “a” to “f” (Y in S364), the first special symbol control means 148 Alternatively, the second special symbol control means 150 displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 as a standard symbol from any one of “a” to “f” which is a result display mode of the small hit. h ”(S366). When the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 has not been continuously displayed for a predetermined time (N in S364), the processing in this flowchart is terminated, and switching to the standard symbol is avoided.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. If the result of the lottery is a big hit (Y in S90), the special game has already started (Y in S92), and the first grand prize winning opening 91 has not been opened (N in S98). The opening process of the 1st prize winning opening 91 is executed (S100). At this time, display of the set jackpot effect is also started. If the first big prize opening 91 has been opened (Y of S98), the closing process of the first big prize opening 91 is executed (S102). As a result, if the first grand prize winning opening 91 is in a closed state (Y in S104), the process proceeds to a specific game end determination process (S105). If it is not in the closed state (N in S104), the process of S105 is skipped and the process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if the special game has not started in S92 (N in S92), the contents of the demonstration effect to be displayed during the special game are determined (S93). Then, a special game is started (S94), display of the start demonstration effect is started (S96), and this process is temporarily ended. If it is not a big hit (N in S90), the processing after S92 in this figure is skipped.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the release process of S100 in FIG. When the opening timing of the first big prize opening 91 based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached (Y in S122), the opening / closing control means 124 sets the operation of the opening / closing pattern (S124), and the first big prize opening 91 is opened. Open (S126). In addition, a big hit effect corresponding to the number of repetitions of the current unit game or a big hit effect corresponding to the number of repetitions being different is set and started. When it is not the opening timing (N of S122), the processes of S124 and S126 are skipped.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the closing process of S102 in FIG. When the closing timing of the first big prize opening 91 based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached, the opening / closing control means 124 closes the first big prize opening 91. That is, during a special game, whether the end condition based on the number of balls is satisfied (Y in S130) or the end condition based on the number of balls is not satisfied (N in S130), the end condition based on the opening time is satisfied ( Y of S132), the first big winning opening 91 is closed (S134). If the termination condition based on the opening time is not satisfied (N in S132), the flow after S134 is skipped.

  The end condition based on the number of balls entered in this special game is nine or more balls entering the first grand prize opening 91, and the end condition depending on the opening time is the opening / closing pattern from the start of opening the first big prize opening 91. It is the passage of set time along. In the present embodiment, 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of opening. At this time, if the number of repetitions of the unit game has reached the upper limit of continuation (Y in S136), the end flag is turned on (S138). If the maximum number of continuations has not been reached (N in S136), the process in S138 is skipped. In this embodiment, since only 15R special games are set, the upper limit number of continuations is 15. If neither the end condition based on the number of entered balls nor the end condition based on the opening time is satisfied (N in S130, N in S132), the processes after S134 are skipped.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the procedure of the special game end determination process of S105 in FIG. In the special game end determination process, it is determined whether a demonstration effect is being performed. Note that the “demonstration effect” here includes a start demonstration effect and an end demonstration effect. If the demonstration is not in progress (N in S106), it is determined whether or not the special game end condition is satisfied (S108). Here, if an end flag, which will be described later, is on, the special game end condition is satisfied. If the special game end condition is satisfied (Y in S110), the end flag is turned off (S112), and the display of the end demonstration effect is started (S114). If the special game end condition is not satisfied (N in S110), this process is temporarily ended. If it is determined in S106 that the demonstration effect is being performed (Y in S106) and the end demonstration effect is completed (Y in S116), the special game is terminated (S118). And when transfer to specific games, such as probability change and time saving, is determined, the specific game execution means 122 starts a specific game (S120). If the end demonstration effect has not ended (N in S116), the processes in S118 and S120 are skipped.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the small hit game control process of S17 in FIG. If the result of the lottery is a small hit (Y in S150), the small hit game has already started (Y in S152), and the second big winning opening 92 has not been opened (N in S158). Then, the opening process of the second big prize opening 92 is executed (S160), and if it is already opened (Y of S158), the closing process of the second big prize opening 92 is executed (S162). At this time, if specific area passage information is input (Y in S163), a passage flag set in a predetermined area on the RAM is turned on to indicate that fact (S164). When there is no input of specific area passage information (N of S163), the process of S164 is skipped. In the present embodiment, the passing information storing process is executed only during the small hit game, but in the modified example, the passing information storing process is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle as a separate process in parallel with the basic process shown in FIG. You may do it.

  And if the 2nd big winning opening 92 is closed (Y of S165), it will transfer to a small hit game end judging process (S166). If it is not in the closed state (N in S165), S166 is skipped and the present process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if the small hit game has not been started in S152 (N in S152), the small hit game is started (S154), the display of the start demonstration effect is started (S156), and this process is temporarily ended. When it is not a small hit (N of S150), the flow after S152 is skipped.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the release process of S160 in FIG. When the opening timing of the second grand prize opening 92 based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached (Y of S180), the opening / closing control means 124 sets the operation of the opening / closing pattern (S182), Opening is started (S184). When it is not the opening timing (N of S180), the processing of S182 and S184 is skipped.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the closing process of S162 in FIG. When the end timing of the second big prize opening 92 based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached (Y in S190), the end flag is turned on (S192), and the second big prize opening 92 is closed (S194). The closing timing is, for example, a timing when 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the second big prize opening 92. If it is not the closing timing (N of S190), the processes of S192 and S194 are skipped.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the small hit game end determination process of S166 in FIG. In the small hit game end determination process, it is determined whether or not a demonstration effect which is an effect during the small hit game is being performed. If the demonstration effect is not in progress (N in S168), it is determined whether or not the small hit game end condition is satisfied. Here, if an end flag, which will be described later, is on, the small hit game end condition is satisfied. If the small hit game end condition is satisfied (Y in S170), the end flag is turned off (S171), and the display of the end demonstration effect is started (S172). If the small hit game ending condition is not satisfied (N in S170), this process is temporarily ended. When it is determined in S168 that the demonstration effect is being performed (Y in S168) and the end demonstration effect is completed (Y in S175), the small hit game is terminated (S176). At this time, if the passing flag is on (Y of S177), it means that there is a ball entering the specific area of the second big winning opening 92 in this small hit game, so the passing flag is turned off. After that (S178), it shifts to a special game (S179). That is, a small hit development big hit occurs. If the passing flag is not turned on (N in S177), it means that there is no ball entering the specific area of the second big winning opening 92 during the small hit game, so the processing after S178 is skipped. If the end demonstration effect has not ended (N in S175), the processes after S176 are skipped.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, an example is shown in which a common symbol determination table is used for the first game and the second game. In a modification, you may provide a separate symbol determination table for each of the first game and the second game. The correspondence relationship between the symbol lottery value and the type of jackpot may be made different between the two games. For example, in the first game, when the normal state is a big hit, the time is shifted to a shorter time with a probability of 100%, while in the second game, 100% is given when the normal state is a big hit. You may set so that it may transfer to time reduction with the probability of less than% (for example, 50%). In this way, by changing the rush rate to the short time between the first game and the second game, first, the player can recognize the process of aiming at the big hit with a short time aiming at the first start winning opening 62. It becomes possible. Thus, by providing a difference in the short time entry rate, it is possible to make the player aim for the first start winning port 62 without providing a member that obstructs the ball entering the second starting winning port 63. On the other hand, an appropriate value of less than 100% (for example, 50%) may be set for the time saving continuation rate of the second game in the time saving state. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the excessive continuation of the big hit while increasing the possibility of occurrence of the big hit big hit and realizing the gameability of the above embodiment.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the normal electric accessory 65 is expanded once for each operation control is shown. In a modified example, it may be expanded a plurality of times per one operation control. For example, the opening time of 6 seconds in the normal time reduction may be realized as an opening / closing pattern in which the expansion for 2 seconds is repeated three times. In this way, by providing a variation in the opening / closing pattern of the second start winning opening 63, it is possible to change the ease of entering the ball, and it is possible to widen the range of game play of the above embodiment.

(Modification 3)
In the said Example, it was set as the structure which does not hold | maintain substantially about 2nd winning / failing lottery value, and hold | maintains only the 1st winning / losing lottery value to a predetermined upper limit number. On the other hand, the second holding means 146 and the second special figure holding lamp 21 are also provided for the second winning / losing lottery value. In a modification, it is good also as a structure which does not hold | maintain (hold) at all about a 2nd winning / failing lottery value, and does not provide a 2nd holding means and a holding | maintenance lamp. For example, while the first winning / losing lottery value is preferentially digested, even if the player enters the second start winning opening 63, the lottery is not selected, and only the payout of the winning ball by the entry may be performed. . In other words, the lottery based on the second winning / losing lottery value is performed only when all of the first winning / losing lottery values that have been reserved have been consumed and neither the first special symbol 192 nor the second special symbol 193 has changed. May be performed.

  Further, in another modification, the second winning / lottery value may also be held up to a predetermined upper limit number in the same manner as the first winning / failing lottery value. And it is good also as a structure which preferentially digests the 2nd winning / failing lottery value. In other words, when both the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value are put on hold, the second special lottery value is preferentially digested and the second special symbol 193 is continuously displayed in a variable manner. Good. Thereby, once a big hit is generated and a transition to the easy-to-enter ball state is made, the small hit development big hit can be efficiently attracted by positively hitting the game ball at the second start winning opening. In addition, while holding the second winning lottery value up to a predetermined upper limit number, after the special game with a big hit without time saving, all the results of the held second winning lottery value are forcibly removed. It is good. Or you may make it digest all the results of the hold | maintained 2nd winning / failing lottery value during a special game.

  Alternatively, the special figure adjusting means 152 generates the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 in accordance with the order in which the game ball has entered either the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63. Alternatively, the display may be selectively changed. In this case, for example, when a ball is entered in the order of the first start winning opening 62, the first starting winning opening 62, and the second starting winning opening 63, the first special symbol 192, the first special symbol 192, and the second special symbol 193 are entered. It is displayed in a variable order. The special figure adjustment unit 152 monitors the hold control unit 116 and stores the hold order of the winning / failing lottery values. As a result, which special symbol should be changed is determined according to the order of entry of the game balls, that is, the hold order of the winning / failing lottery values in the hold control means 116, so that the player can visually grasp the order of change. It becomes easy to do.

  Alternatively, the special figure adjusting means 152 performs an order based on a predetermined adjustment rule (digestion order setting) regardless of the order of entering the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 192 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 193. May be displayed. For example, priority may be given to alternately displaying the fluctuation display of the first special symbol 192 and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 193. For example, when both the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value are held, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are alternately displayed in a variable manner. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the order of the change sensuously because which special symbol should be changed is simply switched regardless of the order of the game balls.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the first big prize opening 91 opened in the special game and the second big prize opening 92 opened in the small hit game is shown. In a modification, for example, the second big prize opening 92 may be omitted and the first big prize opening 91 may be opened in any game, so that one common big prize opening may be provided. In that case, a specific area may be provided in the common big prize opening, and it may be valid for entering a specific area during a small hit game and invalid for entering a specific area during a special game. Specifically, when a ball entering a specific area is detected by the specific area passage detection device, if the detection timing is during a small hit game, the specific area passage information is valid, and the detection timing is during a special game. If so, the specific area passing information may be invalidated. That is, it is only necessary to prevent a game ball from being transferred to a new special game even if it passes through a specific area during the special game.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of rounds of the special game is only 15 rounds, and the opening time of the big prize opening per unit game is 30 seconds. In a modified example, special games with different numbers of rounds may be provided as special games. Moreover, you may provide the multiple types of special game from which the presence or absence of a probability change transfer differs, and you may provide the multiple types of special game from which the presence or absence of time-shifting differs. Further, a plurality of types of special games having different total opening times (total opening state times) of the special winning opening may be provided. In that case, a long open special game in which the total opening time (total open state time) of the grand prize opening from the start to the end of the special game is equal to or greater than a predetermined open reference time, and a big prize from the start to the end of the special game A short opening special game in which the total opening time of the mouth (total opening state time) is less than the opening reference time may be provided. In addition, a long-open special game in which the total opening time (total open state time) of the big prize opening per unit game is greater than or equal to a predetermined opening reference time, and the total opening time of the big winning opening per unit game (total opening) A short open special game in which the (state time) is less than the open reference time may be provided. Further, a small hit game in which the short open special game and the open mode of the big prize opening are similar or the same may be provided.

  For example, a 2R special game composed of two rounds may be added. As the 2R special game, 2R probability-changing special game with probability change transition, 2R time-short special game with time shift, 2R specific special game with both probability change transition and time-short transition, 2R without any transition to probability change and time reduction Usually, at least one of special games may be provided. In that case, the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening in the 2R special game (the big winning opening and its opening / closing mode) may be made the same as that of the small hit game so that it is difficult to distinguish between them. Thereby, it is possible to realize a gameability that raises the player's expectation as to whether or not a probability change transition or a time-short transition is made after the short open game ends.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a conventional gaming machine in which a plurality of first type pachinko gaming machines are mixed is shown. However, a gaming machine having one function of the first type pachinko gaming machine. It can also be applied to. In that case, you may make it provide one thing provided with the normal electric accessory as a start winning opening.

(Modification 7)
In the above embodiment, the first start winning opening 62 is disposed on the relatively left side in the game area 52 and the second starting winning opening 63 is disposed on the relatively right side, thereby entering the two start winning openings. An example is shown in which an arrangement configuration is possible. In a modified example, the first start winning port 62 and the second starting winning port 63 may be arranged along the flow path of the game ball, such as being arranged in the center of the game area 52. In that case, the second start winning opening 63 is provided immediately below the first starting winning opening 62, and in the normal state where the second starting winning opening 63 is not expanded, the first start winning opening 62 is easier to enter. In a state where the second start winning port 63 is wide and easy to enter, the second start winning port 63 may be easier to enter. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to achieve the same game playability as in the embodiment.

(Modification 8)
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the second big prize opening 92 is a special prize hole dedicated to the small hit game regardless of whether the game is the first game or the second game. In the modified example, when the small hit game is executed in the first game, the first big winning opening 91 having no specific area is opened, and when the small hit game is executed in the second game. You may make it open | release the 2nd big winning opening 92 which has a specific area | region. Even if a small hit occurs in the first game, the game ball does not pass through the specific area, so there is no promotion to a big hit (that is, no small hit development big hit occurs in the first game). Good. Alternatively, as in the above-described embodiment, when a small hit game is executed in the first game, the second big winning opening 92 is opened, but the game ball is not promoted to a big hit even if it passes a specific area. Also good. That is, when the first special symbol 192 is stopped with a symbol indicating a small hit, the small hit may not develop into a big hit.

(Modification 9)
Although not described in the above embodiment, a small hit in the first game is a so-called fake per game, and 2R probability variation special game, 2R short-time special game, 2R specific special game, 2R normal special game and small hit game The open mode of the big prize opening may be made the same or similar, and a gameability that raises the player's expectation regarding which game it is may be realized. 2R probability-changing special games and 2R-special special games and small hit games have a pros and cons, and whether or not 2R short-time special games and 2R specific special games and small-bonus games involve short-time transitions There are pros and cons. In addition, the 2R normal special game and the small hit game have a profit or loss as to whether or not there is a fall from the probability change state or the short time state to the normal state after the game. For example, when a transition is made to the 2R normal special game in the probability variation state, the game falls to the non-probability variation state after the end, but even if the transition is made to the small hit game in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained after the termination. In addition, when the game is shifted to the 2R normal special game in the time-short state, the game falls into the non-time-short state after the end, but even if the game is shifted to the small hit game in the time-short state, the time-short state is maintained after the end. By making the appearance of each game common, the player's expectation based on such profits and losses can be raised.

(Modification 10)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a single type of time reduction is provided, ie, the number of time reduction terminations is 50 times. In the modification, for example, a plurality of types of time savings may be provided, each having a different number of time reductions such as 50 times and 100 times. In this case, each of the plural types of time reductions is associated with a different first special symbol 192 and a different second special symbol 193. For example, in FIG. 5, when the result of the winning / losing lottery is a small hit, the symbol lottery values 0 to 55 are associated with “p” of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, and the symbol lottery values 56 to 111 is associated with “q” of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193. The point that the symbol lottery values 112 to 255 are associated with “p” of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is the same as described above. Furthermore, “p” in the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is associated with a time reduction of 50 times of termination, and “q” is associated with a time reduction of 100 times of termination. When the result of the lottery is a big hit, “1” and “2” of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are the times of the final number of 50 times, and “3” and “4” are the final number of times. Each may be associated with 100 times of time savings.

  In FIG. 6, when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a small hit, the symbol lottery values 0 to 83 are associated with “p” of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, and the symbol lottery values 84 to 167 is associated with “q” of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193. Furthermore, “p” in the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is associated with a time reduction of 50 times of termination, and “q” is associated with a time reduction of 100 times of termination. When the result of the lottery is a big hit, “1”, “2”, “3” of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are “4”, “5” ”And“ 6 ”may be associated with a time reduction of the final number of times 100 times, respectively.

  In this case, for example, when the time limit of 100 times of the end period is started and the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is stopped at “q” before consuming 50 times, the player enters the specific area as it is. If you make a ball, the number of short-term end times will be reduced to 50 times. Therefore, in this case, even if the stop mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 indicates a short hit with a short time, the player will make a game to avoid entering the specific area. there is a possibility.

  For this reason, also in this modified example, at least one of “p”, “q” indicating a small hit with time reduction, and “c” indicating a small hit without time reduction is stopped and the continuous display time is predetermined. When a predetermined switching condition is met, such as reaching time, the first special symbol control means 148 or the second special graphic control means 150 sets the stop mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 as “p”, “ The display in the result display mode of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is ended by switching from the result display mode of “q” and “c” to the standard symbol “h”. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will perform a game in order to avoid a shift to a short time with a small number of terminal periods.

(Modification 11)
In the said Example, the example in which the display by the result display mode of the 1st special symbol 192 or the 2nd special symbol 193 was terminated when predetermined switching conditions were fulfilled was shown. In the modified example, in addition to this, when another predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the result display mode before the standard symbol displayed on the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is switched to the standard symbol Return to. For example, the first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 may return to the original result display mode when the standard symbols are continuously displayed for a predetermined time, and the special game is ended or specified. When the game state transitions by satisfying a predetermined transition condition, such as the start or end of a game, the standard symbol may be returned to the original result display form assuming that the switching condition is satisfied. Thereby, it becomes possible to return to a result display mode as needed.

(Modification 12)
In the said Example, the example in which the display by the result display mode of the 1st special symbol 192 or the 2nd special symbol 193 was terminated when predetermined switching conditions were fulfilled was shown. In the modified example, in addition to this, when another predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the standard symbol displayed on the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 may be switched to another standard symbol. . In the above-described embodiment, there is a possibility that the player can grasp that the symbol before switching indicates a small hit, but this technique can reduce the possibility. Further, this modified example 12 may be introduced in combination with the above modified example 11. In the above-mentioned modification 11, the player may know that the second symbol that has been switched indicates a small hit, but when the predetermined condition is satisfied in this way, the symbol is switched to another standard symbol. As a result, the possibility can be reduced.

(Modification 13)
In the said Example, the example in which the display by the result display mode of the 1st special symbol 192 or the 2nd special symbol 193 was terminated when predetermined switching conditions were fulfilled was shown. In the modification, a plurality of types of standard symbols are provided. A standard symbol determination lottery may be performed when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, one of a plurality of types of standard symbols may be selected, and the special symbol being displayed may be switched to the selected standard symbol for display. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to discriminate the standard symbols, and as a result of the large number of types of symbols, the discrimination of special symbols can be made even more difficult for the player.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there.

  59 normal symbol display device, 68 operation opening, 91 first big prize opening, 92 second big prize opening, 113 first winning / nothing judging means, 117 second winning / no judging means, 120 special game control means, 121 game control means, 122 Specific game execution means, 124 Open / close control means, 136 Universal drawing lottery means, 148 First special figure control means, 150 Second special figure control means, 152 Special figure adjustment means, 156 Normal symbol display control means, 178 Special game operating conditions Holding means, 192 first special symbol, 193 second special symbol, 195 normal symbol.

Claims (5)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A start prize opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and having a ball change mechanism operable to increase the ease of entering a game ball;
A winning / losing lottery means for performing a winning / failing lottery triggered by a ball entering the starting winning opening;
A large winning opening that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area, is opened according to the result of the success / failure lottery, and the winning of the gaming ball is an opportunity for paying out the winning ball;
A special game control means for executing a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game by further opening the grand prize port when entering a specific area in the big prize port;
An operating port provided at a predetermined position in the game area;
Triggered by the entrance into the operating port, the drawing lottery means for executing the drawing lottery for determining whether to activate the entrance variation mechanism;
A normal symbol display device in which a normal symbol for indicating the result of the general symbol lottery is displayed variably;
Normal symbol display control means for controlling the variation display of the normal symbol;
When the result of the general drawing lottery is a win and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a win, an operation control means for operating the entrance variation mechanism;
Entry easy state determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the easy entry state in which the ease of entering the start prize opening per certain time is increased from the normal state, triggered by the entry into the start prize opening When,
A special symbol display device on which a special symbol for indicating whether or not to make a transition to the easy-to-enter state as a result of the success / failure lottery display,
Special symbol control means for controlling the variation display of the special symbol;
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a result display mode indicating that a predetermined result for shifting to the easy-to-enter state is reached, and when the special winning opening is opened due to the predetermined result, A specific game execution means for transitioning to the easy-to-enter state when transitioning to the normal game after the completion of the execution of the special game performed by entering the specific area when entering a specific area;
A result display mode end determination means for determining whether or not to end the display of the special symbol in the result display mode indicating whether or not to make a transition to the easy entry state and the result of the success / failure lottery;
With
The special symbol control means stops the special symbol in the result display mode, and then displays the result of the next success / failure lottery and the special symbol for indicating whether or not to shift to the easy entry state. If it is determined that the display in the result display mode of the special symbol is to be maintained before the start of fluctuation, the display in the result display mode of the special symbol is maintained, and the result display mode of the special symbol in the result display mode When it is determined that the display is to be ended, the bullet ball game machine is configured to end the display of the special symbol in the result display mode even when time remains until the start of the next variation.   The result display mode end determination means determines whether or not to end the display of the special symbol in the result display mode when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined result display mode. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1.   The result display mode end determination means determines that the display of the special symbol in the result display mode is ended when the special symbol is continuously displayed for a predetermined time in the result display mode. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2.   The result display mode end determination means determines that the display of the special symbol in the result display mode is to be ended when the gaming state shifts by satisfying a predetermined transition condition. A ball game machine according to any one of the above.   The result display mode end determination means determines that the display of the special symbol in the result display mode is ended when the execution of the special game is ended, assuming that the transition condition is satisfied. 4. A ball game machine according to 4.

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