JP2012239843A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology which produces favorable situations depending on the difference in a time-reduction state.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine of a type in which jackpots continue in a "time-reduction state", is provided with a pattern for shifting into a special time-reduction state at the end of the "time-reduction state". During shifting into the special time-reduction state, this machine performs a rendering (A) showing as if the state has returned to a normal state, but gives notice of the occurrence of a favorable situation inside by a rendering (B). Then, a rendering symbol is varied to assume a ready-to-win state (C), (E) to (G), and the machine produces a rendering for winning (H).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that changes a winning probability, a change in a symbol, an action of an accessory, and the like in accordance with a result of a lottery performed during a game.

  Conventionally, with regard to this type of gaming machine, when shifting to a shorter time state different from the normal game after the end of the big hit game, by changing the control mode of the movable role such as an electric tulip, the movable role in a variety of modes The prior art which operates is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  The above prior art is, for example, in the “short-time mode” that shifts after the big hit game, according to the number of games (the number of times the special symbol fluctuates), the winning probability of the normal symbol, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the movable accessory, the opening angle, etc. The conditions are changed. Among these, the winning probability level changes the frequency with which the movable combination is released. In addition, the length of the opening time brings about a change in the number of balls won during the opening, and the larger the number of opening and the opening angle, the higher the possibility of winning.

  In this way, if a plurality of modes are provided in the “short-time mode” that shifts after the end of the big hit game, the player is expected to see how the movable accessory is controlled during the “short-time mode”. It is considered that the player can be held interested in the number of times of opening, the opening time, the opening angle, and the like.

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  However, the above-described prior art method is merely provided with a plurality of variations in the control mode of the movable accessory in the “short-time mode”. It ’s only from the point of view of “can I open it with?”. For this reason, even if the movable accessory is released frequently, the opening time becomes long, and the number of times and the opening angle are increased, the situation is particularly advantageous for the player (for example, big hit (Situations where the probability fluctuates, etc.) do not occur, and the interest gradually fades as it comes into contact with one control mode. Of course, although the winning frequency varies slightly depending on the control mode of the movable accessory, it is not directly related to the profit such as a big hit, so it is difficult to say that the gameability is greatly improved. .

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for generating an advantageous situation depending on a difference in time-short state.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
Solution 1: In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the first lottery opportunity occurs during the game, the operation lottery is executed by the operation lottery execution unit for executing the operation lottery relating to the progress of the game, and the operation lottery execution unit. Then, the operation symbol display means for suspending and displaying the operation symbol in a manner representing the result of the operation lottery after the operation symbol is variably displayed over a preset variation time, and the operation lottery by the operation lottery execution means On the condition that the winning result is obtained, when the operating symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the winning result by the operating symbol display means, a second different from the first lottery opportunity over a predetermined operating time. A lottery trigger generation operation means for performing an operation for enabling the generation of a prize accompanying the occurrence of a lottery opportunity, and the occurrence of the second lottery trigger during the operation of the lottery trigger generation operation means. When a winning occurs, an internal lottery execution means for executing at least an internal lottery relating to the profit of the player, and when winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the internal lottery execution means, at least a normal winning type and a specific winning type are included A winning type determination means for determining which of a plurality of winning types corresponds to the winning lottery generation operation means on the condition that a winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the internal lottery execution means. An opening operation means for performing an opening operation to enable generation, and a prize is given to the player for the occurrence of a prize at the lottery trigger generation means and the occurrence of a prize at the opening operation means. When the winning prize is given by the winning prize granting means and the internal lottery is determined by the winning type determining means to be applicable to the specific winning type, the opening movement From the non-time shortened state in which the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a normal low probability after the opening operation by the means is completed and the operating symbol variation time is set to a normal length by the operating symbol display means The time reduction state in which the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a high probability as compared with the non-time reduction state and the variation time of the operation symbol is set shorter than a normal length by the operation symbol display means And a winning type determined by the winning type determining unit when winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after shifting to the time reducing state by the time reducing state transferring unit. Winning type restriction means for restricting the winning type to one of a plurality of winning types including the special winning type in addition to the normal winning type and the specific winning type, and the winning type rule As a result of the winning type being restricted by the control means, the winning type is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state shifting means, and the winning type corresponds to the specific winning type If determined by the determining means, the winning type is controlled by the winning type restricting means separately from the reduced time state maintaining means for maintaining the reduced time state after the opening operation by the releasing operation means is completed, and the reduced time state maintaining means. As a result of the restriction, the winning type is determined by the winning type determining unit when the winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state shifting unit and the normal winning type is met. In the case of non-time shortening without maintaining the time shortening state after completion of the opening operation by the opening operation means. As a result of the winning type being restricted by the winning type restricting means separately from the time shortening state returning means, the time shortening state maintaining means and the non-time shortening state returning means, the time shortening state transition means shifts to the time shortening state. If the winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition, and the winning type determining means determines that it corresponds to the special winning type, the non-time reduction is performed after the opening operation by the opening operation means is completed. In contrast to the state, the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a high probability, but unlike the time shortening state, the operation symbol display means sets the variation time of the operation symbol to the same length as usual. Special time shortening state shifting means for shifting to the special time shortening state.

A game by the gaming machine of the present invention proceeds, for example, along the flow shown below.
(1) When a first lottery opportunity (for example, passage of a start gate) occurs during a game, an operational lottery is performed.
(2) When the operation lottery is performed, a variation display and a stop display of the operation symbol (ordinary symbol) corresponding to this are performed.
(3) When winning in the operation lottery of the above (1), an operation (for example, operation of a variable start winning device) for enabling the generation of a winning accompanied by the occurrence of the second lottery opportunity is performed.
(4) When a winning occurs in the above (3), an internal lottery (for example, a lottery corresponding to a special symbol) is performed.

(5) When winning in the internal lottery of (4) above, the winning type (for example, winning symbol) is further determined.
(6) When winning in the internal lottery of (4) above, an opening operation (for example, an opening operation of the variable winning device) that allows a winning to be made is performed (for example, after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped).

(7) When a prize for the above (3) occurs and when a prize for the above (6) occurs, a prize bonus is given to each.
(8) When it is determined that the winning type is the specific winning type in (5) above, the gaming state is shifted from the “non-time shortening state” to the “time shortening state” after the releasing operation in (6) above.

[Summary]
To summarize the game flow up to this point, when the time is shifted to the “time reduction state” in (8) above, the winning probability of the operating condition is changed from the normal low probability to the high probability in (1) thereafter. Therefore, winning with respect to (3) is likely to occur frequently. And since the internal lottery of said (4) is performed with high frequency, the frequency which the winning is obtained also becomes higher than a "non-time reduction state". Then, the frequency at which the opening operation is performed in the above (6) is also increased, and the frequency at which the winning privilege is granted in the above (7) is also higher than the “non-time shortened state”.

[Game flow (continued)]
(9) When entering the “time reduction state”, the winning type determined in (5) above is regulated, and it is determined from any of the three types including the normal winning type and the special winning type plus the special winning type. The
(10) If the specific winning type is determined in (9) above, the “time shortening state” is maintained, and the flow of (1) to (7) is continued, so that the player receives consecutive prizes. The most advantageous state is obtained.
(11) When the normal winning type is determined in (9) above, the “time reduction state” is returned to the “non-time reduction state”. In this case, winning in the above (1) is more difficult (low probability) than the “time shortening state”, and the fluctuation time of the operation symbol is set to a normal length, so that it is special for the player. It becomes a normal state that is not advantageous (but not extremely disadvantageous).

(12) Alternatively, when the special winning type is determined in (9) above, the state is shifted from the “time reduction state” to the “special time reduction state”. In this case, the probability of winning in the above (1) is about the same (high probability) as the “time shortening state”, but the variation time of the operating pattern is set to the same length as usual, The player's appearance is equivalent to the normal state (non-time shortened state). However, if the operation lottery is performed in the above (1), the winning is obtained with a high probability. Therefore, in the above (2), although a long fluctuation time equivalent to the normal time is passed, the flow from the above (3) to (7) Can be resumed immediately.

  For this reason, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, in the above (8), whether or not it is possible to generate a flow that shifts to the “time reduction state”, a game mountain range is provided, and the transition to the “time reduction state” is made. After that, it is possible to realize a gameability in which the progress of the subsequent game greatly varies depending on which of the flow from (9) to (10), (11), (12).

As a result, if the process continues in the above-mentioned flow (10) in the “time reduction state”, the state that is most advantageous to the player can be continued, and the profits from the winning award can be increased.
On the other hand, when the process proceeds from the “time reduction state” to the flow of (11), the “time reduction state” ends and the process starts again from (1). Thereby, it is possible to prevent only the player from being unilaterally advantageous with respect to the game hall operator, and to maintain the fairness of the game.

Apart from this, in the present invention, it is also possible to proceed to the flow (12) in the “time reduction state”. In this case, the “time reduction state” once ends, but when the winning is immediately obtained by the operation lottery of the above (1), the flow of the above (3) to (7) through the above (2). It is possible to give the player an opportunity to proceed to the “time reduction state” again.
As a result, the flow from the “time reduction state” is not simply an alternative of “maintaining the time reduction state” or “ending the time reduction state”, but “resuming immediately after the time reduction state ends” A different flow of “possible” can be realized, and a wider range of playability can be provided.

  Solution 2: The present invention is a separate independent mode in which, when a first lottery opportunity occurs during a game, the operation lottery execution means for executing the operation lottery relating to the progress of the game, and the operation lottery execution means When the operation lottery is executed, the operation symbol display means for displaying the result of the operation lottery after the action symbols are variably displayed over a preset fluctuation time, and the operation lottery execution means When the operation symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the winning result by the operation symbol display means on the condition that a winning result is obtained in the operation lottery, the first lottery opportunity Is a lottery trigger generation operation means for performing an operation for enabling the generation of a prize accompanying the occurrence of a different second lottery trigger, and the second lottery trigger generation operation means during the operation of the second lottery trigger generation operation means When a winning with an opportunity for selection occurs, at least a normal winning type if the internal lottery execution means for executing at least the internal lottery related to the player's profit and the internal lottery execution means by the internal lottery execution means are obtained. And a lottery trigger generation operation on the condition that a winning type is determined in the internal lottery by the internal lottery execution unit and a winning type determining unit that determines which of a plurality of winning types including a specific winning type corresponds to Separately from the means, an opening operation means for performing an opening operation for enabling the generation of a prize, and each winning privilege for the generation of a prize at the lottery trigger generation means and the occurrence of a prize at the opening operation means Winning prize granting means for granting to a player, and when the winning is obtained by the internal lottery and falls into the specific winning type, determined by the winning type determining means In this case, after completion of the opening operation by the opening operation means, the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a normal low probability, and the operation symbol display means sets the variation time of the operation symbol to a normal length. From the non-time shortened state, the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a high probability as compared with the non-time shortened state, and the operating symbol display means sets the variation time of the operating symbol to be shorter than a normal length. A time shortening state transition means for transitioning to the time shortening state, and a winning is obtained in the internal lottery before the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means, and it corresponds to the specific winning type When determined by the winning type determining means, a winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means. The continuous number setting means for setting the number of consecutive times that can be determined continuously when the winning type determining means corresponds to the specific winning type every time based on a predetermined upper limit number, and the time shortening state transition means When winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state, and the winning type determining means determines that it corresponds to the specific winning type, the consecutive number is subtracted for each winning time. The internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means and before the remaining number of continuous times reaches a specified value through the subtraction by the continuous number subtraction means. If the winning type is determined and the winning type determining means determines that the winning type is determined to be applicable to the specific winning type, the opening operation means before the opening operation ends. After the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means for maintaining the time shortening state and the time shortening state transition means, after the subtraction by the continuous number of times subtraction means, the remaining number of consecutive times reaches a specified value, When winning is obtained by the internal lottery, the winning type determined by the winning type determining means is a special winning type included in a plurality of winning types separately from the specific winning type and the normal winning type As a result of the winning type restricting means restricting to any one and the winning type restricting means being controlled by the winning type restricting means, winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means. And when the winning type determining means determines that it corresponds to the normal winning type, the time is shortened after the opening operation by the opening operation means is completed. Non-time shortened state return means for returning to the non-time shortened state without maintaining the state, and the winning type is regulated by the winning type restriction means separately from the non-time shortened state return means, the time shortened state When winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the transition means, and when the winning type determination means determines that it corresponds to the special winning type instead of the normal winning type, After completion of the opening operation by the opening operation means, the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a high probability as compared with the non-time shortened state, while unlike the time shortened state, the operation symbol display means causes the operation symbol to be displayed. Special time shortening state shifting means for shifting to a special time shortening state in which the fluctuation time is set to a length equivalent to that of a normal time.

The game by the gaming machine of the present invention (this solution means) proceeds along the flow shown below, for example.
(1) When a first lottery opportunity (for example, passage of a start gate) occurs during a game, an operational lottery is performed.
(2) When the operation lottery is performed, a variation display and a stop display of the operation symbol (ordinary symbol) corresponding to this are performed.
(3) When winning in the operation lottery of the above (1), an operation (for example, operation of a variable start winning device) for enabling the generation of a winning accompanied by the occurrence of the second lottery opportunity is performed.
(4) When a winning occurs in the above (3), an internal lottery (for example, a lottery corresponding to a special symbol) is performed.

(5) When winning in the internal lottery of (4) above, the winning type (for example, winning symbol) is further determined.
(6) When winning in the internal lottery of (4) above, an opening operation (for example, an opening operation of the variable winning device) that allows a winning to be made is performed (for example, after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped).

(7) When a prize for the above (3) occurs and when a prize for the above (6) occurs, a prize bonus is given to each.
(8) When it is determined that the winning type is the specific winning type in (5) above, the gaming state is shifted from the “non-time shortening state” to the “time shortening state” after the releasing operation in (6) above.

(9) At the same time, if it is determined that the winning type is the specific winning type in (5) before shifting to the “time reduction state”, the consecutive number is set for the first time (first time). .
(10) Transition to the “time reduction state” by (8) above, and when it is determined that the winning type is the specific winning type in (5), the number of consecutive times is subtracted each time. .
(11) However, until the number of consecutive times reaches a specified value by subtraction, if the winning type is determined to be the specific winning type in (5), the “time reduction state” is maintained.

[Summary]
To summarize the flow of the game so far, first, when shifting to the “time reduction state” in the above (8), the winning probability of the operating condition is changed from the normal low probability to the high probability in the above (1). Therefore, winning with respect to (3) is likely to occur frequently. And since the internal lottery of said (4) is performed with high frequency, the frequency which the winning is obtained also becomes higher than a "non-time reduction state". Then, the frequency at which the opening operation is performed in the above (6) is also increased, and the frequency at which the winning privilege is granted in the above (7) is also higher than the “non-time shortened state”. Even in the “time reduction state”, it is possible to continuously determine that the winning type is the specific winning type in the above (5) until the remaining number of consecutive times reaches the specified value. Since the “shortened state” is maintained, if it is determined that the winning type is the specific winning type here, the flow of (1) to (7) and (10) and (11) described above is frequently performed. Will be repeated.

  In addition, when it shifts to a "time shortening state" and said (1)-(7), (10), (11) is repeated, the remainder of the continuous number will reduce gradually by the subtraction in the meantime. Also during this repetition, a prize bonus is given to each of the case where the prize for the above (3) occurs in the above (7) and the prize for the above (6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal winning type is determined in (5) above (from the beginning) before shifting to the “time reduction state”, the same applies to (6) and (7) above, In 8), the flow that shifts to the “time reduction state” does not occur, and remains in the “non-time reduction state”. In this case, since the probability of winning in the operation lottery of (1) remains the same as before, the flow of games to (9) to (11) does not occur, and the process returns to (1) above. Become.

[Game flow (continued)]
(12) The above (1) to (7), (10), (11) are repeated in the “time reduction state”, and when the remaining number of continuous times eventually reaches a specified value (for example, 0 times), the above is the above In (5), it is impossible to determine that the winning type is the specific winning type, and either the normal winning type or the special winning type is determined as the winning type by regulation.

(13) When the winning type restricted in the above (12) is determined to be the normal winning type, the gaming state is returned from the “time shortening state” to the “non-time shortening state” after the opening operation of (6) above. The Then, since the probability of winning in the operation lottery of (1) returns to the low probability of “non-time shortened state”, the winning for (3) is less likely to occur at a high frequency. As a result, the hurdle to proceed from (1), (2) to (3) becomes higher in the flow of the game, and the above (1) to (7), (10) that occurred in the “time reduction state” until then. , (11) ends for the time being. In this case, winning in the above (1) is more difficult (low probability) than the “time shortening state”, and the fluctuation time of the operation symbol is set to a normal length, so that it is special for the player. It becomes a normal state that is not advantageous (but not extremely disadvantageous).

(14) On the other hand, when the winning type restricted in the above (12) is determined as the special winning type, the “time shortening state” is shifted to the “special time shortening state”. In this case, the probability of winning in the above (1) is about the same as in the “time shortened state”, but the fluctuation time of the operation pattern is set to the same length as usual, so the player's apparent The above is equivalent to the normal state (non-time shortened state). However, if the operation lottery is performed in the above (1), the winning is obtained with a high probability. Therefore, in the above (2), although a long fluctuation time equivalent to the normal time is passed, the flow from the above (3) to (7) Can be resumed immediately. At this time, when it is determined in (5) that the winning type is the specific winning type, the flow to (8) to (11) can be resumed.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention (this solution means), the above (1) to (7) are repeated as the flow of the game, and further, the above (8) to (11) are repeated from there. It is possible to increase the player's profit by giving the prize bonus. The flow of such a game is not restricted until the remaining number of consecutive times reaches a specified value, and is allowed within the range of consecutive times as long as the specific winning type is determined as the winning type in (5) above. Is done. Therefore, from the player's point of view, in the “non-time-reduced state”, the first hurdle of (8) above can be overcome, and as long as it can fall into the specified winning type in (5) above, the above (1) ) To (7), (10), (11) is likely to occur (so-called right). Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of security through the flow of the game and to secure a collective profit.

  In addition, as described in (12) above, the winning type is restricted when the remaining number of consecutive times reaches the specified value, but at this time, depending on which of the flow (13) or (14) is followed, It is possible to realize a gameability in which the progress of the game is greatly different.

  As a result, when the process proceeds from the above (12) to the above (13), the “time reduction state” ends and the process starts again from (1). Thereby, it is possible to prevent only the player from being unilaterally advantageous with respect to the game hall operator, and to maintain the fairness of the game.

Apart from this, in the present invention, it is also possible to proceed from the above (12) to the above flow (14). In this case, the “time reduction state” once ends, but when the winning is immediately obtained by the operation lottery of the above (1), the flow of the above (3) to (7) through the above (2). It is possible to give the player an opportunity to proceed to the “time reduction state” again.
As a result, the flow from the state where the remaining number of continuous times has reached the specified value is not simply a mere "end of time reduction state", but "can be resumed immediately even after the time reduction state ends" A different flow can be realized and a wider range of gameplay can be provided.

  Solution 3: In Solution 2, the gaming machine according to the present invention is performed while the remaining number of consecutive times has not yet reached the specified value after the time reduction state shift means has shifted to the time reduction state. As a result of winning in the internal lottery, if it is determined by the winning type determining means that it falls under the normal winning type without being restricted by the winning type restricting means, even after the opening operation by the opening operation means ends By maintaining the time shortening state, if the winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the maintenance, and the winning type determining means determines that it corresponds to the specific winning type, (Because it did not correspond to the specific winning type, but was after the normal winning type last time), the time shortening state transition means shifted to the time shortening state. Even further comprising a number of successive re-setting timing generating means for generating a trigger for setting again based on the number of consecutive times to the predetermined upper limit number of times with respect to the continuous frequency setter.

The following flow is added to the game by the gaming machine of the present solution.
(15) Even if the number of consecutive times is subtracted in (10) above, if the normal winning type is determined as the winning type in (5) before the rest reaches the specified value, the opening operation in (6) above Thereafter, the gaming state is maintained in the “time saving state”. Then, the game after this proceeds from (1) to (2) to (3) to (5) above, and when the winning type is determined as the specific winning type, this is continuously changed to the specific winning type. Since it is not applicable, and the winning in the normal winning type is sandwiched before that, even if it is once shifted to the “time reduction state”, the continuous number is set again in (9) above (re-set) Setting). In this case, the remaining number of consecutive times subtracted in the flow up to that point is reset and becomes irrelevant, and the flow of the game can be restarted from there again with the maximum number of continuous times.

  As a result, among the repetitions of (1) to (7), (10) and (11) above, the normal winning type can be met in (5) above before the remaining number of consecutive times reaches the specified value. In this case (instead of the regulated result), it is possible to generate an addition (uploading) by resetting the continuous number. In this way, it is not just the conventional game of “guaranteeing the profit for one set of consecutive times by some kind of winning”, but a novel game characteristic that “additional profit can be added in the middle of one set of consecutive times” Can be realized.

  In the gaming machines of solutions 1 to 3, when the special time shortening state transition means shifts to the special time shortening state, the winning type determined by the winning type determination means when the winning is obtained by the internal lottery The winning type limiting means for limiting the type to the specific winning type is further provided, and the time shortening state shifting means is configured to limit the winning type by the winning type limiting means, and as a result, the special time by the special time shortening state shifting means. When winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the shortened state, and the winning type determining means determines that the winning type corresponds to the specific winning type, after the opening operation by the opening operation means ends It is good also as making it transfer to the said time reduction state again, without maintaining a special time reduction state.

  According to this solution, when a transition is made to the “special time reduction state” in the game flow, the winning type determined at the time of winning the internal lottery is limited to the specific winning type, so When winning from the “state”, it is possible to shift to the “time reduction state” without fail. Thereby, the following flows can be realized in each solution.

[Solution 1]
Regarding (12) in Solution 1, when the special winning type is determined in (9) above, the state is shifted from “time reduction state” to “special time reduction state”. In this case, the probability of winning in the above (1) is about the same (high probability) as the “time shortening state”, but the variation time of the operating pattern is set to the same length as usual, The player's appearance is equivalent to the normal state (non-time shortened state). However, if the operation lottery is performed in the above (1), the winning is obtained with a high probability. Therefore, in the above (2), although a long fluctuation time equivalent to the normal time is passed, the flow from the above (3) to (7) Can be resumed immediately. And in said (5), since it is determined reliably that a winning type is a specific winning type, the flow to said (8) can be generated reliably.

[Solution 2]
With regard to (14) in Solution 2, if the winning type restricted in (12) is determined as the special winning type, the state is shifted from the “time shortening state” to the “special time shortening state”. In this case, the probability of winning in the above (1) is about the same as in the “time shortened state”, but the fluctuation time of the operation pattern is set to the same length as usual, so the player's apparent The above is equivalent to the normal state (non-time shortened state). However, if the operation lottery is performed in the above (1), the winning is obtained with a high probability. Therefore, in the above (2), although a long fluctuation time equivalent to the normal time is passed, the flow from the above (3) to (7) Can be resumed immediately. And in said (5), since it determines reliably that a winning type is a specific winning type, the flow to said (8)-(11) can be restarted reliably.

  Solution 5: In the gaming machines of solutions 1 to 4, when the internal lottery is executed by the internal lottery execution means, a special symbol different from the operation symbol is variably displayed over a preset symbol fluctuation time. Further comprising special symbol display means for stopping and displaying the special symbol in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery later, the opening operation means, the winning by the internal lottery by the internal lottery execution means, The opening operation is executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display means in a manner representing the winning result, and the time shortening state transition means is configured such that the winning probability of the operation lottery is a normal low probability. Is set to a normal length by the operation symbol display means, and the special symbol display means sets the special symbol. From the non-time shortened state in which the movement time is set to a normal length, the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a high probability compared to the non-time shortened state and the operation symbol display means The special time reduction state is set such that the fluctuation time is set shorter than the normal length, and the special symbol display means shifts to the time reduction state where the special symbol fluctuation time is set shorter than the normal length. The transition means is configured such that the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a high probability as compared with the non-time shortened state, while the operating symbol change time is normal by the operation symbol display means unlike the time shortened state. The special symbol display means shifts to a special time shortening state in which the special symbol change time is set to the same length as usual.

According to this solution, the following flow is added in each solution.
When the internal lottery is performed in the above (4), the process proceeds to the flow of the above (6) through the special symbol change display and stop display. At this time, the “non-time shortened state” and the “time shortened state” Then, the set length of the variation time is different. That is, in the “non-time shortened state”, the normal time is set so that the variation time is not shortened. Therefore, the time required from the above (4) to the above (6) opening operation is increased to some extent, and the game is accordingly increased. The pace will be moderate.

  On the other hand, in the “time shortening state”, the variation time of the special symbol is also shortened as compared with the normal (non-time shortening state), so that it is necessary to perform the opening operation from (4) to (6) above. It is possible to give a player a privilege based on winning in a short time and within a relatively short time with good tempo. In addition, by making the flow of the game proceed at a tempo in this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to realize that the profit (the speed at which the ball is played) increases during the “time reduction state”.

  In the “special time reduction state”, the operation lottery in (1) above is a high probability state as in the “time reduction state”, but both the operation symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are “non-time reduction state”. Is set to the same normal length as Thereby, in the above (2) of the “special time shortening state”, by displaying the variation of the operating pattern within the variation time set to the same length as usual, the “time shortening state” is indicated to the player. Can be surely realized that the flow of (5) to (7) has occurred immediately (with one change) thereafter.

  Solution 6: In the gaming machine of Solution 5, at least the variable time set to a normal length by the special symbol display means in the non-time shortened state, or the special symbol display means in the special time shortened state A time shortening state in which a variation time set to a length equivalent to a normal time is used to execute an effect in an aspect indicating whether or not the state is shifted to the time shortening state after completion of the opening operation by the opening operation means. It is further assumed that transition allowance effect executing means is provided.

  According to this solution, even when the “special time shortening state” immediately shifts to the “time shortening state”, the variation time (operation symbol or special symbol) set to the same length as the normal time is used. Whether or not to shift to the “time reduction state” can be expressed in the production. As a result, when it is expressed in the production that the transition to the “time reduction state” is expressed, the “time reduction state” is once ended for the player, but immediately (with one change) from there. You can feel that you have shifted to the “time-saving state” and have a certain level of satisfaction and achievement.

  Solving means 7: In the gaming machines of solving means 1 to 6, when the non-time shortening state returning means returns to the non-time shortening state, the special time shortening state shifting means shifts to the special time shortening state. In any case, in the first time, when displaying the variation of the operation symbol executed by the operation symbol display means, special variation time setting means for setting the variation time to a special variation time predetermined in advance, The first variation of the operation symbol by the operation symbol variation display means using the period in which the operation symbol is first displayed by the operation symbol display means over the special variation time set by the special variation time setting means. Execute special variation display effects in a manner that indicates that there is a possibility that the transition to the time reduction state may be made again through display and stop display That can be the special variable display demonstration execution means and further comprising a.

According to this solution, the following features are added. Further, the present solving means is suitable for combination with the solving means 4.
In other words, in the game flow, when returning from the “time reduction state”, which is the most advantageous state for the player, to the “non-time reduction state”, and when shifting from the “time reduction state” to the “special time reduction state” In both cases, the “time reduction state” that has continued until then ends once, but in the first (fluctuation 1st) variation of the operation pattern performed after this, the variation time becomes a special “variable variation time”. Will be set. In the “special fluctuation time”, for example, a special fluctuation time can be determined in advance, and a special effect, that is, a “special fluctuation display effect” is obtained by using this “special fluctuation time (so-called scale)”. Can be executed.

  If this is the case when the “special variation display effect” is executed only when shifting from the “time reduction state” to the “special time reduction state”, for the player, after the “time reduction state” once ends. If a “special variation display effect” occurs in the first time fluctuation (operation pattern variation), it can be expected to immediately return to the “time reduction state” (1G series), but conversely, the “special variation display effect” is completely If it does not occur, it can hardly be expected to return to the “time reduction state” by itself. For this reason, in this solution, even when returning from the “time reduction state” to the “non-time reduction state”, the same “special fluctuation time” is set for the initial fluctuation display and the period is used to set the “special fluctuation time”. "Display effect" is to be executed.

  As a result, even if the “time reduction state” is once ended, it is possible to prevent the subsequent change in the flow of the game from being easily perceived, and the player to the first fluctuation Can attract a lot of interest. In addition, since the “special variation display effect” is a mode that suggests “possibility to shift to the time shortening state” to the end, even if the “special variation display effect” is finished, the flow of the game after that (actually “ Whether or not to shift to the “time reduction state” again is not clear until the end, and the player's expectation and tension can be maintained until the result is known.

  Solving means 8: In the solving means 7, when the special variation time setting means is returned to the non-time shortened state by the non-time shortened state returning means, the operation lottery performed by the operation lottery executing means for the first time. If the result is a non-winning result, the setting of the special variation time is ended when the variation of the operation symbol is displayed by the operation symbol display means on and after the next time.

  In this case, even though the actual internal state is the “non-time shortened state”, the “special variation time” is set forever to display the variation of the operation pattern, or “special variation display effect” many times. Can be prevented, and the annoyance of the player can be suppressed.

  Solving means 9: In the solving means 7 and 8, when the special variation time setting means is shifted to the special time shortening state by the special time shortening state shifting means, the operation lottery executing means is performed for the first time. If the result of the operation lottery is non-winning, the variation time can be set to the special variation time continuously after the next time.

  According to this solution, even if the actual internal state is the “special time reduction state” and the player is not selected due to the fluctuation of the first operation symbol, the “special fluctuation time” is continuously set by the fluctuation after the next time. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to continuously generate the “special variation display effect” and to notify the player that there is a possibility of continuing to the “time reduction state”.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a situation advantageous to the player can be generated by utilizing the time-saving state of different modes, and the range of game play can be expanded.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a game board independently. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a normal symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a normal symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a normal symbol change pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable start prize-winning apparatus management process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a normal symbol operation condition setting table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable winning apparatus management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an end process. It is a game flow figure which shows the flow of the game by a pachinko machine as an example. FIG. 49 is a game flow diagram showing a game flow when the “limiter count” reaches the remaining zero. It is a game flow figure which shows the flow of the game from low probability special time. It is a game flow figure which shows the flow of the two-stage lottery by a pachinko machine as an example. It is a game flow figure which shows the flow of the extra lottery performed after entering a chance zone as an example. It is a game flow figure which shows the flow of the lottery performed when the limiter reaches | attains after entering a chance zone as an example. It is a conceptual diagram which classify | categorizes and shows the pattern of a game flow. It is a conceptual diagram which classify | categorizes and shows the pattern of a game flow. It is a conceptual diagram which classify | categorizes and shows the pattern of a game flow. It is a continuation figure showing an example of an effect performed at the time of hitting a normal symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect performed at the time of variable start prize-winning apparatus action | operation. It is a continuation figure (1/2) which shows the example of the presentation performed at the time of special symbol change (within change time). It is a continuation figure (2/2) which shows the example of the presentation performed at the time of special symbol change (within change time). It is a continuation figure showing the example of the production at the time of chance zone entry failure. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect performed when a game flow progresses during a probability change from variable winning apparatus operation. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect performed when the limiter addition by single-shot winning in the process of probability change generate | occur | produces. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect performed when a limiter reaches | attains. It is the figure which showed the example of the background image which changes with progress of a game flow. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect performed when a chance zone does not continue at the time of limiter arrival. It is a continuation figure showing the example of the production at the time of chance zone 1G continuous occurrence. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the aftereffects management process of a normal symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | presentation process after a big character start. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production pattern selection process during a chance. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the big hit stop symbol selection table used in another form example. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the fluctuation pattern determination process at the time of a loss performed in the normal symbol fluctuation pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the hit variation pattern determination process performed in the normal symbol fluctuation pre-process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern table only for special fluctuations. It is a continuation figure showing the example of the mode of "1G continuous production (failure pattern)" performed at the time of the end of a chance zone.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, a game ball acquired by the player Based on the number of games, it can be converted into a game value. The overall configuration of the gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame assembly 2, a glass frame unit 4, a tray unit 6 and a plastic frame assembly 7 (game machine frame) as its main body. Among these, the outer frame assembly 2 is a structure in which wood is combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame assembly 2 uses fasteners such as screws for island facilities (not shown) in the game hall. Are fixed.

  The other glass frame unit 4, tray unit 6, and plastic frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame assembly 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A unified lock unit 9 is provided on the right edge (left edge in FIG. 2) of the plastic frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, the glass frame unit 4 and the right edge (back side) of the outer frame assembly 2 are each provided with a locking tool (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame assembly 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly together with the locking device. 7 cannot be opened.

  A cylinder lock 6 a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of a game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates to open the glass frame unit 4 and the tray unit 6 together with the plastic frame assembly 7. It becomes a state. When these are entirely opened from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the glass frame unit 4 is unlocked while the plastic frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the glass frame unit 4 can be opened. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board 8 is exposed directly, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened, the lock mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 6 is exposed. If the lock mechanism is released in this state, the tray unit 6 can be opened to the front side with respect to the plastic frame assembly 7.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes the game board 8 as a game unit. The game board 8 is supported by the plastic frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the glass frame unit 4. The game board 8 can be attached to and detached from the plastic frame assembly 7 with the glass frame unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The glass frame unit 4 has a vertically oval window 4a formed at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the glass frame unit 4 in an openable / closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape projecting from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side as a whole, and an upper dish 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. In the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at the lower position of the upper tray 6b. The lower tray 6c stores game balls that are further paid out when the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are separately received from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls. 6b or lower pan 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium put in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine. In addition, when using the pachinko machine 1 as a cash machine, the lending operation unit 14 is not mounted.

  In addition, an upper dish ball removal lever 6d is installed on the front surface of the tray unit 6 in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal button 6e in the center of the lower dish 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by sliding the upper plate ball removing lever 6d leftward, for example. Further, the player can, for example, push down the lower dish ball removal button 6e to drop the game balls stored in the lower dish 6c downward and discharge them. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A grip unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6. The player operates the grip unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises along the left side edge of the game board 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill. The configuration of the game area 8a (board surface) will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
In the glass frame unit 4, glass frame top lamps 46 and 48 and glass frame side lamps 50 are installed at a plurality of locations so as to surround the glass unit (without reference numerals) as components for production. In addition, a tray lamp 52 is installed in the tray unit 6, and the tray lamp 52, the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, and the glass frame side lamp 50 are integrally connected on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in appearance. Designed as if it were.

  The various lamps 46 to 52 described above perform effects by, for example, light emission (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, and the like) of built-in LEDs. In addition, a pair of left and right glass frame speakers 54 and a glass frame middle speaker 55 are built in the upper part of the glass frame unit 4, and a saucer speaker 56 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6 c in the saucer unit 6. Built in. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (sound in general) and execute effects.

  In the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed at a position in front of the upper plate 6b. The player operates the effect switching button 45 to switch the contents of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42), for example, while the symbol is changing, during the big hit decision display, or during the big hit game Some kind of effect (generally, a notice effect, a promising promotion effect, a promotion effect during a major role, etc.) can be generated. In addition, the effect aspect actually used in the present embodiment will be described later.

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a dispensing control board unit 176. A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. The electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 5).

  The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference sign), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the plastic frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

  The external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 is achieved. Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) indicating the state and maintenance state are output to an external electronic device. Yes.

  The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Configuration of the board]
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board 8 alone. In the game area 8a, a relatively large effect unit 40 is arranged at the center position, and the game area 8a is largely divided into a left part, a right part and a lower part with the effect unit 40 as the center. Further, in the game area 8a, the middle start gate 20, the right start gate 21, the normal winning ports 22, 24, 25, the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30 and the like are distributed around the effect unit 40. ing. Among these, the middle start gate 20 is located in the center of the lower part of the game area 8a, and the right start gate 21 is located near the upper part in the right part of the game area 8a. In addition, the two normal winning holes 22 are located below the left portion of the game area 8a, and the other one normal winning hole 24 is positioned below the middle start gate 20. The remaining ordinary winning opening 25 is located on the right side of the game area 8a, and is located below the right start gate 21, and the variable winning device 30 is arranged directly below the right starting gate 21. Further, the variable start winning device 28 is located on the lower side of the right side of the game area 8a.

  The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly pass through the middle start gate 20 and the right start gate 21 in the process of flowing down, win the normal winning openings 22, 24, 25, or operate. The variable start winning device 28 at the time and the variable winning device 30 at the time of the opening operation are won (entered). Note that the game balls flowing down the left portion of the game area 8a may pass through the middle start gate 20 or may win the normal winning holes 22 and 24. The game balls flowing down the right portion of the game area 8a mainly pass through the right start gate 21 or win the normal winning opening 25, or the variable start winning device 28 at the time of operation or the variable prize at the time of opening operation. There is a possibility of winning (entering a ball) in the device 30. The game balls that have passed through the middle start gate 20 and the right start gate 21 continue to flow down in the game area 8a. However, the game balls 8A, 22B, 25, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30 are won (entered). ) Game balls are collected to the back side of the game board 8 through through holes formed in the game board (plywood material constituting the game board 8).

  In the present embodiment, the variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner), and accordingly, the start winning port 28a is connected to the start winning port 28a. Makes it possible to win a prize (ordinary electric equipment). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right movable pieces 28b, and these movable pieces 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the left and right movable pieces 28b are in the closed position with their tips facing upward, and at this time, winning to the start winning opening 28a is impossible (the game ball can flow in). (There is no gap). On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 3, the left and right movable pieces 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the start winning opening 28a. The opening width of is expanded to the left and right. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which a game ball can flow in, and can generate a winning to the start winning port 28a (lottery opportunity generating operation means). The arrangement (gauge) of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is basically an aspect that does not extremely impede the flow of the game ball toward the variable start winning device 28 (start winning port 28a during operation). However, the game ball does not necessarily flow into the variable start winning device 28 at the time of operation, and the inflow is generated randomly.

  The variable winning device 30 operates when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning), and enables a winning to the big winning opening 30b (special). Electric accessories). The variable winning device 30 has, for example, a pair of left and right opening / closing members 30a, and these opening / closing members 30a also reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the left and right opening / closing members 30a are in the closed position with their tips facing upward, and at this time, winning to the big winning opening 30b is impossible (the game ball can flow in). (There is no gap). On the other hand, when the variable winning device 30 is activated, the left and right opening / closing members 30a are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. Then, the special winning opening 30b is opened (opening operation). During this time, the variable winning device 30 is in a state where game balls can flow in, and can generate a winning to the big winning opening 30b (opening operation means). Similarly, the arrangement (gauge) of the obstacle nails installed in the game board 8 basically does not extremely impede the flow of the game ball toward the variable winning device 30 (the big winning opening 30b at the time of opening). However, the game ball does not necessarily flow into the variable winning device 30 (large winning port 30b) at the time of the opening operation, and the inflow is generated randomly.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not won a prize are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 8. In addition, the game balls 8 including the game balls won in the normal winning ports 22, 24, 25, the variable start winning device 28 (start winning port 28a), and the variable winning device 30 (large winning port 30b) were driven into the game area 8a. All the game balls are collected to the back side of the game board 8. The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board 8 (lower right position in the window 4a). That is, the game board 8 is provided with a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, for example, at a lower right position in the window 4a, and a special symbol display device 34 and a game state display device 38. Yes. Of these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to variably display the normal symbol (operating symbol), and stops and displays the normal symbol when the lamp is turned on or off (active symbol display). means). The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers, for example, in a display mode constituted by a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are extinguished, a memory number of 0 is displayed, in a display mode in which one lamp is lit, a memory number of 1 is displayed, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two stored numbers are displayed, and in addition to blinking one lamp, the other lamp is lit, three stored numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which the two lamps are flashed together, the stored number is four. For example, the individual is displayed. Here, although two lamps (LEDs) are used here, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a may be configured using four lamps (LEDs). In this case, the number of working memories can be displayed by the number of lamps to be lit.

  The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a stores the fact that each time a game ball passes through the middle start gate 20 or the right start gate 21, the passage that becomes an operation lottery trigger (first lottery trigger) has occurred. In order to change to the display mode after increasing one by one (up to 4), every time the change of the normal symbol is started triggered by the passage, it will change to the display mode after decreasing one by one Go. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the middle start gate 20 or the right start gate 21 is set in a state where the normal symbol can already start to change (during stop display). Even if the game ball passes, the display mode does not change. That is, the memorized number (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages at which the variation of the normal symbol has not yet started.

  Further, the special symbol display device 34 can display the variation state and the stopped state of the special symbol by, for example, a 7-segment LED (with dots) (special symbol display means). Since one special symbol is used in this embodiment, it is sufficient to provide one 7-segment LED as the special symbol display device 34. However, as shown in FIG. By mounting, the same hardware configuration (integrated display substrate 89) can be applied to other models using two special symbols. In the present embodiment, the working memory lamp and the working memory number display device corresponding to the special symbol are not provided. One special symbol may be displayed by two 7-segment LEDs.

  The game state display device 38 includes, for example, two LEDs corresponding respectively to the high probability state display lamp 38c and the variation time reduction state display lamp 38d. In FIG. 4, other lamps (LEDs) not particularly denoted by reference numerals are unused (blank). In the present embodiment, the above-described normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, special symbol display device 34, and game state display device 38 are mounted on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89. It has been.

[Other configuration of the game board: see FIG. 3]
The effect unit 40 has an upper edge portion 40a that functions as a guide member that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and includes various decorative parts 40b, 40c, and 40k on the inside thereof. The decorative parts 40b, 40c, and 40k can enhance the decorativeness of the game board 8 by three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a dramatic operation by emitting transmitted light using, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like). it can. A liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images including an effect symbol corresponding to the normal symbol are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42. As described above, the game board 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface (design of a cell plate (not shown)) and the decoration of the effect unit 40. When a transparent board (for example, an acrylic board) is used for the game board 8 instead of a veneer board, decorativeness by various decorative bodies (including a movable body and a light emitting body) disposed on the front and back of the transparent board is added. .

  A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide path 40d, it passes through the inside and rolls. Released onto the stage 40e. The rolling stage 40e is formed, for example, in two upper and lower stages, of which the upper stage is located at the back as viewed from the player and the lower stage is located at the front as viewed from the player. In both the upper and lower stages, the upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface. Here, the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball that rolls on the rolling stage 40e eventually flows down from the lower stage into the lower game area 8a. At the lower stage of the rolling stage 40e, a ball discharge portion 40i is formed at a substantially central position, and the game ball that has flowed down from the lower stage of the rolling stage 40e via the ball discharge portion 40i is a middle start immediately below it. It becomes easy to pass through the gate 20 (however, it does not always pass).

  An inflow passage 40g is formed at a substantially central position of the rolling stage 40e, and game balls can randomly flow into the inflow passage 40g from both upper and lower stages. The inflow passage 40g is formed by extending the lower edge portion of the effect unit 40 downward and then bent in an L shape toward the front side, and a ball discharge port 40h is formed at the end thereof. The ball discharge port 40h is opened toward the front surface, and the opening position is located directly above the middle start gate 20. For this reason, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow passage 40g from above the rolling stage 40e is released from the ball discharge port 40h and easily passes through the middle start gate 20 directly below it (however, it does not always pass). .)

  In addition, the effect unit 40 is provided with a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, and the like) (not shown) together with a movable body 40f (for example, a heart-shaped ornament) for effect. The effect movable body 40f can execute an effect accompanied by an operation of a tangible object in addition to an effect using an image by the liquid crystal display 42 and an effect by a light emitter. Due to such an effect using the movable body 40f, an appealing power different from the effect using a two-dimensional image can be exhibited. A production example using the movable body 40f will be described later.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74 and a RAM (RWM) together with a CPU core and registers (not shown). ) This is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as 76 are integrated. The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for determining the big hit, and the generated random number is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. The In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., and these are circuited together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The middle start gate 20 and the right start gate 21 described above are integrally provided with a middle gate switch 78 and a right gate switch 80 for detecting the passage of a game ball, respectively. Further, the game board 8 is provided with a start winning port switch 82 and a count switch 84 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. Among these, the start winning port switch 82 is for detecting a winning of a game ball to the variable start winning device 28 (start winning port 28a). The count switch 84 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 30 (large winning opening 30b) and counting the number. Similarly, the game board 8 is equipped with a winning port switch 86 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the normal winning ports 22, 24, 25. The winning opening switch 86 may be the same for all the normal winning openings 22, 24, 26, or a separate winning opening switch 86 may be provided for each of the normal winning openings 22, 24, 26. Good. For example, separate winning port switches 86 are installed on the left and right and center of the board, respectively, and the left winning port switch 86 detects the winning of a game ball with respect to the normal winning port 22 located on the left side of the board, and the center winning port switch In 86, the winning of the game ball to the normal winning port 24 located in the center of the board surface is detected, and in the right winning port switch 86, the winning of the game ball to the normal winning port 25 located on the right side of the board is detected. Good.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 78 to 86 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board 8, in this embodiment, the winning detection signals from the middle gate switch 78, the right gate switch 80, the count switch 84, and the winning opening switch 86 are transmitted via the panel relay terminal board 87. It has become. The panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with a wiring pattern, a connection terminal, and the like for relaying each winning detection signal.

  The display operation of the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the special symbol display device 34, and the game state display device 38 described above is controlled based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, and 38 and the lamp 33a in accordance with the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 38 and the lamp 33a are installed on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display substrate 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal board 87.

  Further, the game board 8 is provided with a normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and a big prize opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. These solenoids 88 and 90 are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to operate (open) the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30 respectively. The solenoids 88 and 90 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and when the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. The contact point signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the glass frame unit 4 or the plastic frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door opening information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. Yes. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full switch 161, for example, inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the bowl as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) that are actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173. When the upper plate 6b is full of game balls, As described above, it flows into the lower plate 6c. When the lower tray 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even if the payout control CPU 94 receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, it temporarily suspends further prize ball operations, and stores the unpaid prize ball remaining number in the RAM 98. Note that the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, so that even if a power failure (including momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the number of remaining unsold prize balls will not be lost. .

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the firing control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Moreover, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs the operation of firing game balls one by one continuously (intermittently) toward the game area 8 as described above. The game ball is emitted at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The above receiving tray unit 6 is provided with a launch relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118. Sent to. The drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. . In addition to this, the launch relay terminal plate 118 is connected with a lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to this lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the launch is similarly performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a rental / return switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the display of the frequency display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits). The lending / return switch board 123 has switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12, respectively. When the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended and It is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connecting terminal board 120. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted from the CR unit to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value. If no valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit or the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display device to display a demonstration (of the valuable medium). (Display for prompting input) can also be performed.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The effect control CPU 126 can be of a type that is faster (high clock frequency) than the main control CPU 72 and has a wide data bus width (for example, 32 bits and 64 bits). The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp driving circuit 132 and an acoustic driving circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 to emit various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. Or a process of actually outputting sound effects, voices, and the like from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. In addition to the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamp 50, and the saucer lamp 52, the various lamps include a decoration / production board lamp 53 installed in the game board 8. The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the above-described effect unit, or an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30, or the like. Here, although the example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136 is given, a saucer illuminated board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is interposed via the saucer illuminated board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator that includes a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the upper speaker 54 and the lower speaker 56 to perform acoustic output.

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame decoration board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame decoration board 136 and various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, and 56. Further, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Is done. In addition, although the example which connected the production | presentation switch button 45 to the glass-frame decoration board 136 is given here, when installing said saucer illumination board, the production switch button 45 is connected to the saucer illumination board. Also good.

  In addition, a panel board 138 is installed in the game board 8, and a movable body solenoid 57 is connected to the panel board 138 in addition to the panel lamp 53. The movable body solenoid 57 drives the movable body 40f, for example, via a link mechanism (not shown). A drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 and the movable body solenoid 57 via the panel illumination board 138, respectively.

  The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board 8 and the display screen through the substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board 8 is visible. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Furthermore, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 that is a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 is integrated with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes production control using the various lamps 46 to 53, the speakers 54, 55, and 56, and the movable body 40f as described above, and the production by the image display using the liquid crystal display 42. Control is included. The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives the information transmits a specific effect image based on the basic information. Control the display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data in the frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time) on the VRAM 156, and each pixel (for example, 24-bit color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 based on the buffered image data. ) Individually.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 to the external terminal plate 160. Is output to the outside. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in a game hall. Here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but a configuration in which an external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 may be used.

  The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of a mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use-prohibited area and a stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: The main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power interruption.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends a command for returning to the effect control device 124 (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a working memory number command, a count counter remaining command, a special game state designation command, etc. ). In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the time shortening state, the internal probability state, the effect symbol display mode, the working memory number effect display mode, and the sound output contents that were being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown. The light emission state of various lamps can be restored.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display state of special symbols, the internal probability state, The operation memory contents, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. The main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 7 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in supply voltage). When the power shutoff occurs, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special winning opening solenoid 90, and the entire area excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76. Back up the contents and save the sum result value in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, various random numbers (for example, a hit determination random number corresponding to a normal symbol, a hit symbol random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc.) other than the jackpot determination random number (hardware random number) are programmed. It is generated above. Note that the fluctuation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number corresponding to the special symbol can be generated as necessary, and if not used, the random number generation process can be omitted. In any case, these software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 8), but each time the random number value makes one round in this process, the loop counter The initial value (not all random numbers need to be targeted) is changed. The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 8), and therefore overlap (conflict) ) To prevent the above). As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and its update cycle is faster (eg, several μs) than the timer interrupt cycle (eg, several ms). Therefore, it is not necessary to update the initial value of the jackpot determination random number.

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated by this processing are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 8). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the random number counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. The various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, normal symbol random numbers determined, and the like.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, the detection signal from the middle gate switch 78 and the right gate switch 80 and the input state (ON / OFF) of the winning detection signal from the start winning port switch 82, the count switch 84, and the winning port switch 86 are read. .

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, events that occurred during the game based on the passage detection signal from the middle gate switch 78 or the right gate switch 80 and the winning detection signal from the start winning opening switch 82 And further processing is executed in accordance with each event that has occurred. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the start winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as an internal lottery trigger (lottery trigger) corresponding to the special symbol has occurred. When a passage detection signal (ON) is input from the middle gate switch 78 or the right gate switch 80, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event that becomes a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. The processing executed when the passage detection signal is input from the middle gate switch 78 or the right gate switch 80 and the processing executed when the winning detection signal is input from the start winning port switch 82 are further different. This will be described later with reference to the flowchart.

  Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol game process and a normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Among these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the special symbols described above, controls the variable display and stop display by the special symbol display device 34, The operation of the variable winning device 30 is controlled according to the display result. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and controls the operation of the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. To do. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the middle start gate 20 or the right start gate 21 in the previous switch input event process (step S204). In the normal symbol game process, a random number value is read from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after stopping the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, the main control CPU 72 switches the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 on. Excitingly activates the variable start winning device 28 (lottery trigger generation operation means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display. The details of the normal symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction command for instructing the number of prize balls is output to the payout control device 92. .

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start port information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in port output request buffer.

  In this embodiment, among various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as jackpot information, so that an external electronic device (data display or Various jackpot information can be provided to the hall computer (external information signal output means). In other words, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” and output, so that the type of jackpot (winning type) from these combinations can be tabulated and managed by a hall computer (not shown) or internal Recognize changes in the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol variation time, or generate a small hit (a hit where the condition device does not work) that is not classified as a “big hit” even if it is not winning Can be tabulated and managed (however, in this embodiment, the small hit is not used). Based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently jackpot. Or for each table, it can be recognized whether or not the current symbol variation time is in a shortened state. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls each output state (set of ON or OFF) of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” in detail.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation). These are stored in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting state of the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the special symbol display device 34, the game state display device 38, and the like. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer is output to the port in the previous special symbol game process (step S205) or the normal symbol game process (step S206). The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs the drive signals, test signals, and the like of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special prize opening solenoid 90 stored in the port output request buffer together.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Output port.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by the current CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) of steps S205 to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processings are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU. There is also a programming example.

  Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 8). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the start winning port switch 82 corresponding to the special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S11 and executes a special symbol storing process. The specific contents of the special symbol storage process (step S11) will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S12.

  Step S12: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the count switch 84 corresponding to the big winning opening. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S13 and executes a large winning mouth count process. In the big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 30 every round during the big hit game. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S14.

  Step S14: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the middle gate switch 78 or the right gate switch 80 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. Specific contents of the normal symbol memory update process (step S16) will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 8).

[Normal symbol memory update processing]
Next, the normal symbol memory update process (step S16 in FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the normal symbol storage update process. Hereinafter, the procedure of the normal symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S20: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the normal symbol operating memory number counter to check whether or not the operating memory number is less than the maximum value of 4. The working memory number counter represents the number (number of sets) of random numbers determined per ordinary symbol stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. That is, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into four sections (for example, 1 byte each) for the normal symbols, and one random number determined per normal symbol can be stored in each section. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter has reached the upper limit value (maximum value) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 9). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the upper limit value (maximum value) (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S21.

  Step S21: The main control CPU 72 adds one normal symbol operation memory number. The normal symbol operation memory number counter is stored in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, for example, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 8).

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 obtains a winning random number corresponding to the normal symbol from the winning random number counter area of the RAM 76, for example. When the main control CPU 72 reads the determined random number value per ordinary symbol from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it to the transfer destination address as a per-decided random number corresponding to the ordinary symbol.

  Step S23: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved determined random number per normal symbol to a random number storage area corresponding to the normal symbol, and stores it in an empty section in the area. The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections. If all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the determined random numbers are stored in order from the first section. . Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the determined random numbers are stored in order from the second section. Note that the random number storage area is read in the FIFO format.

  Step S24: The main control CPU 72 executes a normal symbol effect command output setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs a setting for transmitting, for example, a normal design start sound control command to the effect control device 124. The main control CPU 72 may perform, for example, a prefetch determination process before this process. In this case, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the lottery is successful in the pre-reading determination process, and generates a normal destination determination effect command based on the result. And main control CPU72 can perform the setting for transmitting a universal destination determination production | presentation command with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 124 by step S24.

  When the above procedure is completed or the normal symbol operation memory number has reached 4 (maximum value) (step S20: Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 9).

[Normal design game processing]
Next, the details of the normal symbol game process (step S206 in FIG. 8) executed during the interrupt management process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the normal symbol game process. Normal symbol game processing includes execution selection processing (step S1001), normal symbol variation pre-processing (step S2001), normal symbol variation processing (step S3001), normal symbol stop display processing (step S4001), variable start winning device management. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S5001). First, the basic flow of the normal game management process will be described along each process.

  Step S1001: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects a jump destination of a process to be executed next (any one of steps S2001 to S5001). For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address and sets the end of the normal symbol game process in the “jump table” as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the normal symbol has not yet started to be changed, the main control CPU 72 selects the normal symbol change pre-process (step S2001) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the normal symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the normal symbol variation processing (step S3001) as the next jump destination, and if the normal symbol variation processing has been completed, For example, the normal symbol stop display process (step S4001) is selected as the jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed by referring to the flag one by one. However, in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2001: In the normal symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation for preparing conditions for starting the variation display of the regular symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3001: In the normal symbol changing process, the main control CPU 72 controls the normal symbol display device 33 while counting the change timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal is output to each of the two LEDs constituting the normal symbol display device 33. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a normal symbol variation display is performed. In this embodiment, since the two symbols are alternately lit and extinguished to perform normal symbol variation display, the drive signal pattern can be configured simply (for example, in two patterns), and the main control accordingly. The load on the CPU 72 can be reduced.

  Step S4001: In the normal symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the driving of the normal symbol display device 33. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output to each of the two LEDs, but the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a normal symbol stop display is performed. In the present embodiment, among the two upper and lower LEDs, for example, a stop display at the time of winning is performed with the upper LED lit, and a stop display at the time of non-winning is performed with the lower LED lit. Yes (upper and lower logic may be reversed).

  Step S5001: The variable start winning device management process is selected when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning manner (for example, the upper LED is lit) in the previous normal symbol stop display process. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, in this process, the main control CPU 72 operates the variable start winning device 28 on the assumption that the operation condition is satisfied. The operating conditions of the variable start winning device 28 will be further described later.

  While the variable start winning device 28 is in operation, the jump destination is set in the variable start winning device management process (step S5001) in the previous execution selection process (step S1001), and the normal symbol variation display is not performed. In the variable start winning device management process, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 is energized a predetermined number of times (for example, once) so that the variable start winning device 28 operates in a set pattern, and the start winning port is set. It is possible to generate a prize for 28a (lottery opportunity generation operation means). In the present embodiment, the special symbol game process also proceeds with the occurrence of the winning at the start winning opening 28a. However, for the sake of convenience, the normal symbol game process will be explained in advance below. .

[Normal pattern change pre-processing]
Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the normal symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S6100: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the normal symbol operation memory number remains (is greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the normal symbol operation memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes a demo setting process in step S6500.

  Step S6500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the normal symbol game process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol operation memory number counter is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S6200.

  Step S6200: The main control CPU 72 executes a normal symbol storage shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 reads a random number for lottery (normal random number determined per symbol) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76 and stores it in, for example, another common storage area. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 sequentially reads the random numbers from the first section, and moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. Each random number stored in the common storage area is used for the operation lottery in the subsequent hit determination process.

  Step S6250: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a normal symbol operating memory number subtraction process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value of the normal symbol operation memory number counter stored in the RAM 76, and sets the value after subtraction to the “normal symbol fluctuation start operation memory number”. Thereby, the display mode of the number stored by the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33 is changed (decreased by 1) in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 8). When the procedure so far is completed, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6300.

  Step S6300: The main control CPU 72 executes a hit determination process (operation lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets a range of normal symbol value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (operation lottery execution means). The range of normal symbol values set at this time is different between the non-time shortened state (when the time shortening function is not activated) and the time shortened state (when the time shortening function is activated or when the special time shortening function is activated). In the state, the range of the winning value is expanded about 100 times or more than in the non-time shortened state, so that the winning probability of the operation lottery is set extremely higher than that in the non-time shortened state. If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the winning value, the main control CPU 72 sets the normal symbol winning flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S6400. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a plurality of states are included in the “time reduction state” in a broad sense, and thereafter, the time reduction function is activated when the time reduction function is activated, and the special time reduction function is activated when the special time reduction state is activated. " Details of the plurality of states will be described later. Further, in this embodiment, the hit determination is performed by setting a range of the hit value on the program. However, the hit determination table is written in the ROM 74 in advance, and the hit determination is read and compared with the random number value. There are also programming examples. Further, the specific winning probability for each state will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S6400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the hit flag in the previous hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6404.

  Step S6404: The main control CPU 72 executes a stop symbol determination process upon disconnection. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the normal symbol display device 33. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol designation command and a lottery result command (at the time of loss) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).

  In the present embodiment, since two LEDs are used for the normal symbol display device 33, for example, as described above, the display pattern of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is limited to only one (lower side) LED display. The stop symbol number data can be fixed to one value. In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved. Such a way of thinking can be similarly applied to a case where a 7-segment LED is used for the normal symbol display device 33.

  Step S6406: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the fluctuation pattern number at the time of deviation for the normal symbol. The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the type of variation pattern or set the variation time at that time, and is determined by random number lottery by the main control CPU 72, for example. That is, the main control CPU 72 refers to, for example, a variation pattern table (not shown) in this process, and selects a variation pattern number corresponding to a random number per symbol (non-winning one) on this table. In the table, the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern number (for example, 6.0 seconds to 180 seconds) is preset, and the main control CPU 72 acquires the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern number from the table. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, except for the case where the deviation reach fluctuation is performed, the fluctuation time at the time of deviation is set based on, for example, “the number of operation memory at the time of start of fluctuation display (0 to 3)” set in step S6250. . The variable time is set differently for the non-time shortened state, the time shortened state, and the special time shortened state. In the non-time shortened state and the special time shortened state, the variable time is set based on the selected variation pattern number. In the time reduction state, it is set to a fixed value (for example, 0.6 seconds). The setting of the variation time for each state will be further described later using another drawing. A control method for setting a dedicated special variation time at the first variation after the transition to the special time reduction state or after the completion of the time reduction state will also be described later.

  The above steps S6404 and S6406 are control procedures when the hit determination result is out of order, but when the determination result is hit (step S6400: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure.

  Step S6410: The main control CPU 72 executes a hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines a winning stop symbol number. However, in this embodiment, since a plurality of winning symbols are not provided for the normal symbols, the main control CPU 72 basically selects one type of stop symbol number.

  Step S6412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a hit variation pattern determination process. In this process, when the main control CPU 72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determination random number (normal symbol variation random number) from the counter area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol based on the value. In the game by the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach variation pattern at the time of hitting including the symbol effect is basically performed at the time of hitting the normal symbol, so the reach variation pattern is selected here. In general, in the case of the reach fluctuation at the time of hit, the fluctuation time longer than that at the time of the normal fluctuation is determined. Further, the fluctuation pattern determination random number (ordinary symbol fluctuation random number) may be acquired, for example, in the previous normal symbol memory update process (FIG. 10) other than the acquisition in step S6412. In this case, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired normal symbol variation random number as a set with the winning random number in step S23 of the normal symbol memory update process.

  Step S6413: The main control CPU 72 executes a hit and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (win symbol) by the normal symbol display device 33 based on the hit symbol number. However, as described above, since the stop symbol number is one type in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 72 determines one display mode (lights the upper LED on). The main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (winning time) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).

  Step S6414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes normal symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit), and sets the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation timer. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a normal symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the normal symbol game process.

[Figure 11: Normal symbol variation processing, normal symbol stop display processing]
When returning to the normal symbol game process, the main control CPU 72 sets the normal symbol changing process (step S3001) as the next jump destination. In the normal symbol fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and thereafter, according to the passage of time (clock pulse count number or interrupt counter count number). Decrement the timer counter value. Then, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the timer counter and controls the normal symbol fluctuation display as described above until the value becomes zero. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the normal symbol stop display process (step S4001) as the next jump destination.

  In the normal symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the stop display of the normal symbol based on the stop symbol determined in the hit stop symbol determination process (steps S6404 and S6410 in FIG. 12). The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. If the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the normal symbol stop display processing, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag.

[Variable winning device management process]
Next, the variable start winning device management process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable start winning device management process. The variable start winning device management process includes a subroutine group of a game process selection process (step S5101), an opening pattern setting process (step S5201), an opening / closing operation process (step S5301), a closing process (step S5401), and an end process (step S5501). It is the structure containing.

  Step S5101: In the game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects a jump destination of a process to be executed next (any one of steps S5201 to S5501). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable start winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation of the variable start winning device 28 has not been started yet, the main control CPU 72 selects an opening pattern setting process (step S5201) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the opening / closing operation process (step S5301) as the next jump destination, and if the opening / closing operation process has been completed, it closes as the next jump destination. A process (step S5401) is selected. When the opening / closing operation process and the closing process are executed, the main control CPU 72 selects an end process (step S5501) as the next jump destination. Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Open pattern setting process]
Step S5201: In the opening pattern setting process, the main control CPU 72 sets, for example, an operating time (opening time) and the number of operations (opening frequency) as the opening pattern of the variable start winning device 28. In the present embodiment, the operating time and the number of operations of the variable start winning device 28 are set in common in any of the non-time shortening state, the time shortening state, and the special time shortening state. The main control CPU 72 sets an opening / closing operation process (step S5301) as the next jump destination.

  Step S5301: In the next opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 drives the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 212 based on the operation time set in the previous step S5201. Thus, the variable start winning device 28 is actually actuated (opened). The main control CPU 72 sets a closing process (step S5401) as the next jump destination.

  Step S5401: In the closing process, the main control CPU 72 counts the elapsed operating time based on the timer counter value. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 switches the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 212 to the non-operating state (OFF). Then, the main control CPU 72 sets an end process (step S5501) as the next jump destination.

  Step S5501: In the end process, the main control CPU 72 sets conditions for ending the operation of the variable start winning device 28. For example, the main control CPU 72 resets the value (01H) of the ordinary electric accessory operation flag. The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1001 in FIG. 11) in the normal symbol game process to the normal symbol change pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable start winning device management process.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a normal symbol operating condition setting table. This normal symbol operating condition setting table has different normal symbol hit probability and variation time depending on the non-time shortened state (normal), time shortened state (short time), or special time shortened state (special time short). And an opening pattern (operation time and number of operations) of the variable start winning device 28 at the time of hitting.

  First, as shown in the uppermost row in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, a normal winning probability (for example, 1/128) in the operation lottery performed in the non-time shortening state (when the time shortening function is not operated). Is applied). In addition, for the normal symbol variation display performed in the non-time shortened state, the variation time set using the normal symbol variation random number as described above is applied.

  Next, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 14, in the operation lottery performed in the time shortening state (when the time shortening function is activated), a higher hit probability (for example, 127 / 128≈1) than usual. / 1 high probability) is applied. Thereby, in the time shortening state, the operation lottery is won (the operation condition is satisfied) more frequently than in the non-time shortening state, so that the variable start winning device 28 is more likely to be won. Further, for the normal symbol variation display performed in the time shortening state, a fixed variation time (for example, 0.6 seconds) set in advance as described above is applied. However, in the present embodiment, the operation time is set to be common (for example, 6.0 seconds) even in the time reduction state, and the number of operations (1 time) is also set to be common.

  Further, as shown in the lowermost stage in FIG. 14, even in the operation lottery performed in the special time shortening state (when the special time shortening function is activated), a higher hit probability (for example, 127/128) than usual. (Approx. 1/1 high probability) is applied. Thereby, even in the special time shortening state, the operation lottery is won more frequently than in the non-time shortening state (the operation condition is satisfied), so that the variable start winning device 28 is likely to be won with a higher frequency. On the other hand, for the normal symbol variation display performed in the special time shortening state, the variation time set using the normal symbol variation random number as described above is applied. For this reason, in the special time shortening state, the variation time of the normal symbol is not shortened from the normal time unlike the time shortening state, and the variation time equal to the normal time is set. In the present embodiment, the operation time is set to be common (for example, 6.0 seconds) even in the special time reduction state, and the number of operations (1 time) is also set to be common.

[Multiple "time saving states"]
As described above, the difference between the time reduction state and the special time reduction state is the length of the variation time set for the normal symbol. In other words, in the time shortening state, the length of the variation time is set shorter than usual (in this example, fixed 0.6 seconds), but in the special time shortening state, the variation time is normal (when the variation time shortening function is not activated). ) Is set to the same length (set time).

  Although not shown in FIG. 14, there is a difference in the length of the variation time set for the special symbol between the time shortening state and the special time shortening state. In other words, in the time reduction state, the special symbol variation time is set to a length that is shorter than normal (for example, about 0.6 to 1.5 seconds), but in the special time reduction state, the special symbol variation time is normal. The length is equal to (when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated), that is, a length set by using a fluctuation pattern determination random number of a special symbol.

  The above is the outline of the control method for operating the operation lottery and variable start winning device 28 performed through the normal symbol game process (step S206 in FIG. 8). Next, a special symbol storage process (step S11 in FIG. 9) accompanying the winning to the variable start winning device 28 (start winning port 28a) and a special symbol game process (in FIG. 8) that proceeds with the occurrence of the winning. The contents of step S205) will be described.

[Special symbol memory processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol storing process. Hereinafter, the special symbol storage process will be described along with a procedure example.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not there is an operation memory for the special symbol. In this embodiment, since two or more working memories are not provided in the special symbol, here, for example, if there is a big hit decision random number (one piece) already transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 It is determined that there is working memory for the symbol (Yes). If there is already a working memory (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 9). On the other hand, when there is no operation memory (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S32. In addition, it is good also as using a special symbol action | operation memory | storage number counter (upper limit number 1 piece) here on the structure of a control program. In this case, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the special symbol working memory number counter, and determines that there is working memory when the working memory number is 1 (Yes). If the number of operating memories is not 1 (= 0), the main control CPU 72 determines that there is no operating memory (No).

  Step S32: When it is determined that there is no working memory in the previous step S30 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 acquires a big hit determination random number value from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 described above. The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 has a data bus width of 8 bits, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determined random number value from the designated address, it saves it as a jackpot determined random number at the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, it saves it as a jackpot symbol random number at the transfer destination address.

  Step S34: Further, the main control CPU 72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random value related to the variation condition of the special symbol. Similarly, the acquisition of the random number value is performed by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. When the main control CPU 72 acquires the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it in the transfer destination address.

  Step S36: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number and the variation pattern determination random number to a random number storage area corresponding to the special symbol (at this time, an empty state), and stores these random numbers as a set. .

  Step S38: The main control CPU 72 executes a production command output setting process for the special symbol. This process is for performing setting for transmitting a start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 124, for example.

  When the above procedure is completed or the special symbol operation memory has already been stored (step S30: Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 9).

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. The special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), a special symbol stop display process (step S4000), and a variable winning device management process. This is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of (Step S5000). First, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special symbol game process as the return destination address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol has not yet started changing display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the process has been completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed by referring to the flag one by one. However, in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation to prepare conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3000: In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol display device 34 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the special symbol display device 34. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets the “limiter count” for the probability variation function or performs a subtraction process. The specific contents of the process and the significance of the “limiter count” will be further described later.

  Step S5000: The variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode (a mode other than non-winning) in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big hit mode, an opportunity to shift to a big hit gaming state (a special gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. During the big hit game, the jump destination is set in the variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In the variable winning device management process, the large winning opening solenoid 90 is excited for a certain period of time (for example, up to 6.0 seconds or until one winning is counted) for a predetermined number of continuous operations (for example, twice). Thus, the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (opening operation means). In the meantime, by allowing the variable winning device 30 to win the game ball, the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball (for example, six prize ball payouts per one prize) (giving a prize bonus) means). Note that the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 at the time of a big hit is referred to as “round”, and if the number of continuous operations is two, these may be collectively referred to as “2 rounds”. However, in this embodiment, since the opening time per time is relatively short (6.0 seconds) and the number of counts in one round is the minimum (for example, one), the general 15 rounds Compared with big hits (for example, 1 round 29 seconds open, number of counts 9), the number of prize balls that can be obtained with one big hit (2 rounds) is smaller.

  In any case, when the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening opening pattern (number of rounds, number of opening operations per round, opening time, etc.) in the variable winning device management process, the variable winning device 30 for one round Each time the release operation is completed, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. When the value of the round counter reaches the set number of continuous operations (in this example, 2 times), the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (main role) only for that round.

  When the big hit game (opening operation of the variable winning device 30) is finished, the main control CPU 72 finishes the big hit game based on the game state flags (probability changing function operating flag, time shortening function operating flag, special time shortening function operating flag). The later state (high probability state, time reduction state, special time reduction state) is changed. In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function operates, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes higher than usual (high probability state transition means). However, in the present embodiment, even if the probability variation function is inactive in the “low probability state”, the winning probability in the internal lottery is set to a value close to 1 (for example, about 65534/65536). When shifting to the “high probability state” from here, the winning probability becomes high probability, but is set to a value close to a factor (for example, about 65535/65536) as much as the low probability.

  Next, in the “time reduction state”, the time reduction function is activated, and as described above, the normal symbol operation lottery has a high probability (for example, 1/128 → 127/128), and the normal symbol fluctuation time is shortened. Is set (for example, fixed at about 0.6 seconds). In addition, the variation time of the special symbol is also set shorter than the non-time shortened state (for example, fixed and set to about 0.6 to 1.5 seconds). Note that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be transferred to only one of them in terms of control, or may be transferred in accordance with both of them.

  In the “special time reduction state”, the special time reduction function is activated, and the normal symbol operation lottery has a high probability (for example, 1/128 → 127/128) as described above. Is set to the same length as usual (for example, set using a normal random number for symbol variation). Also, the variation time of the special symbol is not shortened unlike the time shortening state, and is set to a length equivalent to the normal time (when the time shortening function is not activated) (for example, set using a variation pattern determining random number). In the present embodiment, the control does not shift to both the “high probability state” and the “special time reduction state”, but shifts to the “special time reduction function” in the “low probability state”.

  Regarding the mechanism of internal state changes such as “Low Probability State” and “High Probability State”, “Non-Time Shortening State” and “Time Shortening State” or “Special Time Shortening State”, the special symbol winning symbol (winning symbol) And the game system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described later.

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not there is a special symbol operation memory in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. Alternatively, confirmation may be performed with reference to the value of the working memory number counter as described above. Note that the operation memory of the special symbol is generated when a winning is made to the variable start winning device 28 (start winning port 28a) in the switch input event process as described above. At this time, when it is confirmed that there is no working memory of the special symbol that should start the change (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 16). On the other hand, when it is confirmed that there is a special symbol working memory (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, first, the main control CPU 72 reads a lottery random number (a jackpot determined random number, a jackpot symbol random number) stored in a random number storage area of the RAM 76. The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area, and the working memory is erased (consumed) from the random number storage area. Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (internal lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the low probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), but as described above, in the present embodiment, it is approximately the same in any state. A range of jackpot values (for example, 0 to 65533 in the low probability state and 0 to 65534 in the high probability state) is set in accordance with the winning probability. In any case, if the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the special symbol display device 34. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of loss) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the special symbol display device 34, for example, the display pattern of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to display only one segment (center bar “-”). The stop symbol number data can be fixed to one value (for example, 64H). In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2406: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the fluctuation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol. The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of loss differs depending on whether or not it is the above “time reduction state”, in this process, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and the current state is “time reduction state”. Check if it exists. In the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of deviation is basically set to a shortened time (for example, about 0.6 seconds). If it is not “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is determined based on, for example, a fluctuation pattern determination random number. However, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the internal lottery is about one-one, and therefore, there is almost no probability that the special symbol is deviated (non-winning). In any case, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variation time (at the time of disconnection) in the variation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer (variation time setting means). .

  The above steps S2404 and S2406 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case other than non-winning), but when the determination result is big hit (step S2400: Yes), the main control CPU 72 performs the following procedure. Run. In the present embodiment, since the winning probability is approximately one-tenth, the following processing is selected at almost every change.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the current winning symbol type (successful symbol number at the time of jackpot) for each special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the big hit symbol stop selection table in the big hit symbol stop determination process.

  Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number read in the previous step S2300. The main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. The fluctuation time at the time of big hit also differs depending on whether or not the above-mentioned “time reduction state”. Therefore, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and checks whether or not the current state is the “time reduction state”. In the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time is basically set to a shortened time (for example, about 0.6 seconds) even at the big hit time. If it is not “time shortening state”, that is, if it is either “non-time shortening state” or “special time shortening state”, a certain long variation time in order to secure the time for performing the changing performance at the time of big hit A variation pattern corresponding to (for example, about 30 to 60 seconds) is set. In any case, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of big hit) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of big hit in the stop symbol display timer.

  Step S2413: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the value of the probability variation function activation flag (for example, as a gaming state flag) when the type of winning symbol (hit stop symbol number) determined in the previous step S2410 corresponds to any probability variation symbol, for example. 01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76, and a count counter value (for example, 10,000 times) is set together. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the time shortening function operation flag as the gaming state flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 when the time shortening function operation count corresponding to the winning symbol determined at that time is added. At the same time, the count counter value (100 times or 10,000 times) is set. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a time shortening function operation number command (or a count cut counter number command) based on the value of the time shortening function operation number added corresponding to the winning symbol. The time reduction function activation number command generated here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Alternatively, the main control CPU 72 generates a special time shortening function operation number command (may be a count cut counter number command) based on the value of the special time shortening function operation number added corresponding to the winning symbol. The time shortening function activation number command or the special time shortening function activation number command generated here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Note that the types of winning symbols, the number of times the time shortening function is activated, and the number of times the special time shortening function is activated will be further described later with specific examples.

  In step S2413, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the special symbol display device 34 based on the big hit time stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit), and sets the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation timer. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the stop symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern in the display timer. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Fig. 16: Special symbol change processing, special symbol stop display processing]
In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the timer according to the passage of time (clock pulse count number or interrupt counter value). Decrement the counter value. The main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol variation display as described above until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol stop display based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (steps S2404 and S2410 in FIG. 17). The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag. The special symbol stop display in-progress process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
Next, the type of winning symbol determined in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17) will be described. In this embodiment, the following six types are prepared roughly as winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. The six types of breakdown are, for example, “single (normal) symbol 1”, “single (normal) symbol 2”, “probability variation 1”, “probability variation symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol 3” and “probability variation symbol 4”. . These are merely preferred examples, and the above six types of winning symbols are not exhaustive.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the big hit stop symbol selection table. The main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol with reference to the big hit stop symbol selection table shown in FIG. 18 in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17) (winning type) Decision means). Further, the main control CPU 72 determines the number of times the time shortening function is activated or the special number according to the game state (non-time shortening state, time shortening state, special time shortening state, low probability state, high probability state) at that time for each determined winning symbol. The number of times the time shortening function is activated can be determined.

  In the big hit stop symbol selection table shown in FIG. 18, the leftmost column shows the distribution value for each winning symbol, and each distribution value “2”, “2”, “26”, “5”, “60” and “5” correspond to ratios (selection ratios) when the denominator is 100, respectively. In the second column from the left, “single (normal) symbol 1”, “single (normal) symbol 2”, “probability variation 1”, “probability variation symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol” corresponding to each distribution value. 3 ”and“ Probability Variation 4 ”are shown. That is, at the time of big hit in the internal lottery, the ratio of “single (normal) symbol 1” being selected is 2/100 (= 2%), and the ratio of selecting “single (normal) symbol 2” is also It is 2/100 (= 2%). In addition, the ratio that “probability variation 1” is selected is 26/100 (= 26%), the proportion that “probability variation 2” is selected is 5/100 (= 5%), and “probability variation 3”. The selected ratio is 60/100 (= 60%), and the selected ratio of “probability variation 4” is 5/100 (= 5%). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a jackpot symbol random number. Here, “single (normal) symbol 1” and “single (normal) symbol 2” are winning symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that do not activate the probability variation function after a big hit. For this reason, in this embodiment, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol is 96% as a whole, and “probability variation symbol” is selected at a very high ratio at the time of big hit.

[Time reduction function operation count (time reduction count)]
Next, a description will be given of the difference in the number of times the time shortening function is activated, which is added for each winning symbol (winning type) and each winning state. In the present embodiment, the six types of winning symbols described above differ in the number of times the time reduction function is activated depending on the state at the time of winning. This will be specifically described below. Note that the number of times the time shortening function is activated (other than 0) is added, which means that a specific condition (for example, the winning probability is higher than the normal probability) for the subsequent operation lottery (normal symbol lottery), and the variation time It means to apply the condition that it is shortened. In addition, the difference in the number of special time reduction function activations added for each winning symbol (winning type) and each winning state will be described later.

(1) Low probability non-short-time medium As shown in the third column from the left in FIG. 18, the special symbol (internal lottery) is “low probability state”, and the normal symbol (operation lottery) is “non-probable”. It is assumed that the time is in a “time shortening state” (normal time that is neither probabilistic nor time-saving). In this case, if the winning symbol corresponds to “single (normal) symbol 1”, the time reduction function activation count of 100 times is added, but if it corresponds to “single (normal) symbol 2”, the time reduction function activation frequency is added. Not done (0 times = no time saving). In addition, when it corresponds to either “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, the state after the jackpot is “low probability state”.

  In addition, when the winning symbol corresponds to either “probability variation symbol 1” or “probability variation symbol 2”, the number of times the time shortening function is activated is added 10,000 times, but “probability variation symbol 3” or “probability variation symbol 4” In either case, the number of times the time reduction function is activated is not added (0 time = no time saving). In addition, even if it corresponds to any of “probability change pattern 1” to “probability change pattern 4”, the state after the big hit is “high probability state”.

(2) High probability non-short-time medium Next, as shown in the fourth column from the left in FIG. 18, the special symbol (internal lottery) is “high probability state”, but the normal symbol (operation lottery) ) Is assumed to be in a “non-time-reduced state” (the normal time during so-called internal latent probability change). Such a high-probability non-temporal state occurs, for example, when an internal lottery is won during the low-probability non-temporal time of (1) above and either “probability variation 3” or “probability variation 4” is met. obtain. Internally, it is a “high probability state”, but since the time shortening function is a non-actuated “non-time shortened state”, the probability of winning in the operational lottery remains normal (1/128). In such a high probability non-temporal time, when the winning symbol corresponds to “single (normal) symbol 1”, 100 times of the time shortening function activation number is added, but when it corresponds to “single (normal) symbol 2”, The number of times the time shortening function is activated is not added (0 times = no time saving). In addition, when it corresponds to either “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, the state after the jackpot is “low probability state”.

  Also, only when the winning symbol is “probability symbol 1”, the time reduction function operation count of 10,000 times is added, and any of the other “probability symbol 2”, “probability symbol 3” or “probability symbol 4” If this is true, the number of times the time reduction function is activated is not added (0 times = no time saving). In addition, even if it corresponds to any of “probability change pattern 1” to “probability change pattern 4”, the state after the big hit is “high probability state”.

  The above is the difference in the number of time reductions added in the “non-time reduction state (non-temporary short time)” in which the time reduction function is not activated mainly for normal symbols (action lottery). The difference in the number of time savings added by “)” is further subdivided as follows. In the following, the difference in the number of time savings added in the “special time shortening state (special time shortening)” will also be mentioned.

[Limiter count setting]
First, in the present embodiment, with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery), the internal state at the time of winning is “low probability state”, and from that, winning is one of “probable variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” (first winning). Then, for example, in the previous special symbol stop display process (step S4000 in FIG. 16), the above “limiter count” is set based on a predetermined upper limit count (for example, 15 including the first). (Consecutive number setting means). This “limiter count” means the limit (continuous count) that the main control CPU 72 can continuously determine if it falls under “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 4” when winning in the “high probability state”. . If the “limiter count” corresponds to “probability variation pattern 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” at the time of winning in the “high probability state”, one is subtracted each time, and the remaining number decreases. However, while the “limiter count” does not reach the remaining zero (there is one or more remaining), the main control CPU 72 performs the “high probability state” in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17). It is possible to finally determine that it corresponds to “probability variation pattern 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” at the time of winning in “”. Therefore, first, a case where there is one or more remaining “limiter count” (before reaching the limiter) will be described.

(3) Short and high probability For example, as shown in the fifth column from the left in FIG. 18, the special symbol (internal lottery) is “high probability state” and the normal symbol (operating lottery) Assuming the case of “time reduction state”. For example, it corresponds to “probability variation 1” or “probability variation 2” in the low probability non-time reduction of (1), or “probability variation 1” in the high probability non-time reduction of (2) above. In this case, it becomes a state with a high probability. In this case, the number of times the time reduction function is activated is always added to any of the six types of winning symbols. Specifically, when the winning symbol corresponds to “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, the time reduction function operation count of 100 times is added in any case. Further, when the winning symbol corresponds to any one of “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4”, 10,000 times of the time shortening function activation number are added in any case. In this case, since “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” are continuously won in the “high probability state”, “limiter count” is decremented by 1 as described above. In addition, regardless of any of “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 4”, the state after the big hit is “high probability state”, and in addition, “time reduction state”, and therefore “(3 ) “High probability short and medium” will be maintained. On the other hand, if either “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2” is applicable, the state after the big hit ends returns to the “low probability state” with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery). The “time reduction state” is maintained with respect to the normal symbol (action lottery).

(4) Low probability during short time For example, as shown in the sixth column from the left in FIG. 18, the special symbol (internal lottery) is “low probability state” and the normal symbol (operation lottery) Assuming the case of “time reduction state”. It corresponds to “single (ordinary) symbol 1” during the low probability non-shortening of (1) above, or “single (normal) symbol 1” during the high probability non-shortening of (2) above, or If either “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2” is met during the high probability time reduction in (3) above, a low probability time reduction state is obtained. In this case as well, the time reduction function operation count is always added to any of the six types of winning symbols. Specifically, when the winning symbol corresponds to “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, the time reduction function operation count of 100 times is added in any case. Further, when the winning symbol corresponds to any one of “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4”, 10,000 times of the time shortening function activation number are added in any case. In this case, since “probability variation pattern 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” are initially selected from the “low probability state”, “limiter count” is reset (set to the remaining 14 times). In addition, regardless of any of the “probability pattern 1” to “probability pattern 4”, the state after the big hit is “high probability state” and “time shortening state” together. ) Will be resumed. On the other hand, if it falls under either “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, the state after the big hit ends returns to the “low probability state” with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery). The “time reduction state” is maintained with respect to the normal symbol (action lottery).

  Here, the fifth column from the right (in gray) in FIG. 18 is “low probability state” for the special symbol (internal lottery) and “special time reduction” for the normal symbol (operation lottery). The state is shown. In this embodiment, in order to shift to the “special time reduction state”, it is necessary to correspond to “limiter arrival” when winning in the “high probability state”. Will be described later.

[When reaching the limiter]
In the “high probability state”, one of the “probability pattern 1” to “probability pattern 3” is won continuously, and the “limiter count” is subtracted each time. As a result, the above “limiter count” remains 0. When the number of times is reached, the main control CPU 72 cannot determine that it falls under “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 4” when winning in the “high probability state”. Specifically, even if the jackpot symbol random number corresponds to any of “probability symbol 1” to “probability symbol 4”, the final winning symbol is “single symbol 3”, “single symbol 4” or “ It is forcibly changed to one of the single-shot symbols 5 ”.

(5) When reaching the limiter during short time with high probability The forced change of the winning symbol when reaching the limiter is shown in the four columns on the right side in FIG. For example, as shown in the fourth column from the right in FIG. 18, when the remaining “number of limiters” reaches 0 (specified value) in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”, the table Even if it falls under either “probability variation 1” (selection ratio 26%) or “probability variation 2” (selection ratio 5%), the final winning symbol is forced to “single symbol 3” (Winning type restriction means). Or even if it is a case corresponding to “probability variation 3” (selection ratio 60%) on the table, the final winning symbol is forcibly determined (restricted) as “single symbol 4” ( Winning kind regulation means). Alternatively, as shown in the second column from the right in FIG. 18, when the remaining “limiter count” reaches 0 (specified value) in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”, the table Even if it corresponds to “probability variation 4” (selection ratio 5%) above, the final winning symbol is forcibly determined (restricted) as “single symbol 5” (winning type restricting means). As a result of the forced (restriction) of the winning symbol, the “high probability state” after the remaining “limiter count” reaches zero is not continued, and once the big hit ends, it becomes “low probability state”. It will be forcibly restored. Furthermore, when “single symbol 1” or “single symbol 2” is normally selected as the winning symbol and when “single symbol 3” is forcibly selected (composite selection ratio 35%), both The number of times the time shortening function is activated is added 100 times, but when “single symbol 4” is forcibly selected (selection ratio 60%), the number of times the time shortening function is activated is not added (0 times = no time reduction). In addition, when “one-shot symbol 5” is forcibly selected (selection ratio 5%), the addition of the number of times the time shortening function is activated is not selected (indicated as “non-selected” in the figure), and instead 100 The number of special time reduction function operations is added. On the other hand, when “single symbol 1” or “single symbol 2” is normally selected as the winning symbol, and when “single symbol 3” or “single symbol 4” is forcibly selected (composite selection ratio 95% ), The addition of the special time shortening function operation count is excluded from the selection (indicated as “non-selected” in the figure)

  This means that when the “limiter count” reaches zero, it always returns to the “low probability state” with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery). This means that the rate of recovery is 60% of the total, and the “time reduction state” is maintained at a rate of 30%. For example, if “one-shot symbol 3” is forcibly selected, it will always return to “low probability state” with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery), but transition to “time reduction state” with respect to the normal symbol lottery (operating lottery) Is maintained. Also, when the “limiter count” reaches zero, it means that there is a 5% ratio of transition from the “time reduction state” to the “special time reduction state” while returning to the “low probability state”. . In other words, if “single symbol 4” is forcibly selected, it will always return to “low probability state” for special symbol (internal lottery), but shift to “special time reduction state” for normal symbol lottery (acting lottery). To do.

(6) When reaching the limiter with a high probability non-time shortage For example, in the case of the high probability non-time short of (2) above, the winning symbol for the special symbol (internal lottery) falls under “probability variable symbol 2” or “probability variable symbol 3”. If it is continued, the remaining “number of limiters” may reach zero without ever being in the “time reduction state”. In this case, as shown in the third column from the right in FIG. 18, even if the table corresponds to “probable variation 1” (selection ratio 26%), the final winning symbol is Forced to “single pattern 3”. Or even if it is a case that corresponds to “probability variation 2” (selection ratio 5%) or “probability variation 3” (selection ratio 60%) on the table, the final winning symbol is forced to “single symbol 4” Will be. Alternatively, as shown in the rightmost column in FIG. 18, when the remaining “limiter count” reaches 0 (specified value) in the “high probability state” and “non-time shortened state”, Even in the case of “probable variation 4” (selection ratio 5%), the final winning symbol is forcibly determined (restricted) as “single-shot symbol 5” (winning type restricting means). As a result of the forced (regulation) of the winning symbol, the hidden “high probability state” after the remaining “limiter count” reaches 0 is not continued, and after the big hit, the “low probability state” Will be forcibly restored. Furthermore, when “single symbol 1” is normally selected as the winning symbol, 100 times of the time reduction function is activated, and “single symbol 3” (selection ratio 26%) is forcibly selected. The time reduction function is activated 10,000 times, but when “single symbol 2” is selected normally or when “single symbol 4” (combination selection ratio 65%) is forcibly selected The number of shortening function operations is not added (0 times = no time saving). In addition, when “one-shot symbol 5” is forcibly selected (selection ratio 5%), the addition of the number of times the time shortening function is activated is not selected (indicated as “non-selected” in the figure), and instead 100 The number of special time reduction function operations is added. On the other hand, when “single symbol 1” or “single symbol 2” is normally selected as the winning symbol, and when “single symbol 3” or “single symbol 4” is forcibly selected (composite selection ratio 95% ), The addition of the special time shortening function operation count is excluded from the selection (indicated as “non-selected” in the figure).

  This means that if the number of remaining “limiters” reaches 0 in the latent “high probability state”, it will always return to the “low probability state” with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery). This means that the ratio of continuing is 67% of the total, and the transition to the “time reduction state” is performed at a ratio of 28%. Also, when the “limiter count” reaches 0, it means that there is a 5% ratio of transition from the “non-time reduction state” to the “special time reduction state” while returning to the “low probability state”. . If you shift to “Special Time Reduction State” at 5%, there is a benefit that the probability of winning a normal symbol lottery (acting lottery) will be high, so the addition of the special time shortening function operation count is a kind of “Humari Relief Function” ”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it can be seen that the number of times the time shortening function is added is different depending on the state at the time of winning and the number of remaining limiters (before arrival / when reaching). As a result, for example, even if the same “single (normal) symbol 2” is used, the number of times the time reduction function is activated 100 times depending on the state at the time of winning or the remaining number of limiters (before or when reaching) If so, the number of times the time reduction function is activated may not be added. Similarly, even with the same “probability variation 2” or “probability variation 3”, 10,000 times of time shortening function activation frequency may be added depending on the state at the time of winning, or the time reduction function activation frequency is added. It may not be done. In any case, in this embodiment, regardless of the state at the time of winning or the remaining number of limiters (before arrival or at the time of arrival), the case where the number of times the time shortening function is activated is added as “single symbol of the first category (usually normal “Winning type)” or “1st category probability variation (specific winning category)”, or “No. 2 category single-shot symbol (normally winning category)” or “2nd category probability variation design” (Specified winning type) ".

[Conditions for transition to special time reduction state]
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, whether or not the special time shortening function is activated (100 times in this example) differs depending on the state at the time of winning and the remaining number of limiters (before reaching / when reaching). In other words, the special time shortening function is activated 100 times when the winning from the “high probability state” and the remaining number of limiters is 0 (when the limiter is reached). This is a case where “single symbol 5” is forcibly selected. In other conditions, that is, in the “low probability state”, the addition of the special time shortening function operation count is not selected (not defined in FIG. 18), and even in the “high probability state”, before the limiter is reached, In the “high probability state”, addition of the special time reduction function operation count is not selected (not defined in FIG. 18). Even when the limiter is reached in the “high probability state”, if “single symbol 1” to “single symbol 4” is selected as the winning symbol, the addition of the special time reduction function operation frequency is not selected (non- Selection). In any case, in this embodiment, regardless of the state at the time of winning or the remaining number of limiters (before arrival or at the time of arrival), the case where the number of times of non-time shortening function operation is added is described as “Probability variation pattern of the third category ( Special winning type) ”, and the case where the special time shortening function operation count is not added is assumed to be“ 4th category probability variation (specific winning type) ”.

(7) Low Probability Special Time Short and Short As shown in the fifth column from the right (in gray) in FIG. 18, the special symbol (internal lottery) is “low probability state”, and In the case of “special time reduction state” with respect to the normal symbol (operation lottery), the time reduction function operation frequency (100 times or 10,000 times) is added to any winning symbol. This means that the winning symbol is limited to “symbol with time” when winning the internal lottery from the “special time reduction state” (winning type limiting means).

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop display process (step S3000 in FIG. 16). Hereinafter, a method for setting the above “limiter count” and performing the subtraction process together with a specific procedure for the special symbol stop display process will be described.

  Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (for example, decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S4200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, and jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 16) and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop display process in the next interrupt cycle.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

  Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Further, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag here.

  Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4310.

  Step S4310: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol is a probability variation symbol. This confirmation can be made based on the big hit stop symbol number. That is, if the current big hit stop symbol number corresponds to one of the above-mentioned “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S4320.

[When probability variation is selected]
Step S4320: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current winning time is the “high probability state”. When the current winning time is the “low probability state” (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4330.

  Step S4330: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the “limiter count” based on the upper limit count (15 times including the first). Specifically, the value of “limiter count” is set to 14 (remaining number of limiters = 14), and the value is saved in the remaining number counter area of the RAM 76, for example. Here, the reason why the “limiter count” is set to 14 is that the upper limit count is set to 15 including the first win as described above, so the remaining count is 14 throughout.

  The above is an example of the procedure when the current winning time is the “low probability state”, but when the current winning time is the “high probability state” (step S4320: Yes), the main control CPU 72 Perform the procedure.

  Step S4340: In this case, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (−1) the “limiter count” and saves (updates) the value after the subtraction in the remaining number counter area. For example, if the current winning is the second consecutive from “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 4”, the “limiter count” is already set to 14 at the time of the first winning, so the main control CPU 72 In the second time, the “limiter count” is decremented by 1, and the remaining is 28 times to update the “limiter count”. Alternatively, if the current win is “Continuous Variation 1” to “Consistent Variation 3”, the “Limiter Count” subtracted 28 times in the second time is subtracted one more in the third time. The “limiter count” is updated with the remaining 27 times. As a result, when the “high probability state” is a big hit, if any of “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 3” is consecutively met, the remaining “limiter count” will be reduced each time. (Remaining number of times setting means, continuous number of times subtraction means).

  After this, every time you win, if you fall into the “probability pattern 1” to “probability pattern 4” up to the 15th time, the “limiter count” subtracted to the remaining one time in the 14th time will be 1 in the 15th time. When one is subtracted, the rest reaches zero. In this case, when the main control CPU 72 executes the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17) at the next winning, the “limiter count” remains 0 when determining the winning symbol using the table of FIG. Since the number of times has been reached, as described above, “probability symbol 1” to “probability symbol 4” are forced to “single symbol 3”, “single symbol 4”, or “single symbol 5”.

[When single-shot (normal) design is selected]
On the other hand, in the previous step S4310, the current big hit stop symbol number corresponds to the above-mentioned “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, or the “single” If the symbol corresponds to any of “symbol 3”, “single symbol 4”, or “single symbol 5” (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4345.

  Step S4345: In this case, the main control CPU 72 clears the value of “the number of limiters” to 0 (remaining number of limiters = 0). Note that the main control CPU 72 selects, for example, any one of “single symbol 1” to “single symbol 5” as the current winning symbol in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17). The value of “limiter count” may be cleared.

  Step S4346: In any case, when the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 next generates a limiter remaining number command based on the current “number of limiters”. The limiter remaining number command generated here is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).

  Step S4350: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to “variable winning device management processing”.

Step S4400: The main control CPU 72 sets “start of big role (during big hit game)” as an internal state flag for control. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command representing a big hit. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.
When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not winning]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the big hit.
That is, if the main control CPU 72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), it next executes step S4600.

  Step S4600: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol variation pre-processing address as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step 4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the count-down counter. In the “counting counter”, each counter value is set in the probability variation count area or the short time count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state”, “time reduction state”, and “special time reduction state”. Here, although “number of times cut” is used, the value of the number of times counter in the “high probability state” is set to an extremely large value (for example, 10,000 times or more). Also, in the case of the “time reduction state”, the number of times of operation may be added 10,000 times depending on the winning symbol as described above. By setting such an enormous value, it is possible to probabilistically guarantee that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” will continue until the next winning is substantially obtained. In addition, when 100 times is added as the number of operation times of the “time reduction state” or the “special time reduction state”, the value of the count-down counter is set to 100 for each, but in this embodiment, the “time reduction state” ”Or“ special time shortened state ”, the winning probability of the normal symbol (action lottery) is about one-hundred (127/128), so even“ 100 times ”will be probable until the next time It is probabilistically guaranteed that the “time reduction state” continues.

  Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the count cut counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the count-down counter value is not 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the count-down counter value.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cut counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the value of the number cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 deletes the flag at the time of the number cut function operation. What is deleted is the probability variation function operation flag, the time shortening function operation flag, or the special time shortening function operation flag, but it is substantially the case that the value of the count-down counter becomes 0 in the “high probability state” as described above. Similarly, the value of the count-down counter is not substantially zero in the “time reduction state” or “special time reduction state”. However, since it can theoretically occur, if the value of the count-down counter actually becomes 0, the corresponding probability variation function operation flag, time reduction function operation flag, or special time reduction function operation flag is deleted. As a result, the “high probability state”, “time shortening state”, or “special time shortening state” ends after the special symbol stop display. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 8) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a subroutine group of a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), and an operation memory display setting process (step S1230). It is.

  Of these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are, as already described, the special symbol display device 34, the normal symbol display device. 33 and a process of generating and outputting a drive signal applied to each LED of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) is a process for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38c and the time shortening state display lamp 38d, respectively, according to the values of the probability variation function operation flag, the time shortening function operation flag, or the special time shortening function operation flag. . For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function operation flag when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38c. Note that the probability variation state display lamp 38c is switched off (turned off) even if the probability variation function operation flag is set, for example, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed thereafter. On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag or the special time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the time reduction state display lamp 38d regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. A lighting signal is output to the LED to be turned on.

[Variable winning device management process]
Next, details of the variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable winning device management process. The variable winning device management process includes a gaming process selection process (step S5100), a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a special winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), a special winning opening closing process (step S5400), and an end. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening operation) of the variable winning device 30 has not yet been started, the main control CPU 72 selects the big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the winning opening opening / closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and has completed the winning opening opening / closing operation process. Then, the special winning opening closing process (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big prize opening / closing operation process and the big prize opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 selects an end process (step S5500) as the next jump destination. .

  Step S5200: In the special winning opening opening pattern setting process, the main control CPU 72 sets an opening pattern of the opening time, interval and number of rounds in one round. In the present embodiment, the maximum open time of one round is, for example, “6.0 seconds”, and the number of rounds is fixed to “2 rounds” in advance. As a result, values are set in the release timer, interval timer, and round number counter, respectively. Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big winning opening / closing operation process. However, the above opening pattern is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  Step S5300: Next, in the big winning opening / closing operation processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the opening / closing operation (opening operation) of the variable winning device 30. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a drive signal to be applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90. As a result, the opening / closing member 30a of the variable winning device 30 is displaced from the closed position to the open position, so that a winning can be made to the big winning opening 30b. Further, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the release timer, and if the value of the release timer is not less than or equal to 0, then the main control CPU 72 executes the counting of winning balls. When it is confirmed that the opening time has ended or the count number has reached a predetermined number (for example, one), the main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the interval timer, and when the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big prize closing process.

  Step S5400: In the special winning opening closing process, the main control CPU 72 continues the operation of the variable winning device 30 or ends the operation. That is, if the current gaming state is a big hit (a big game), the main control CPU 72 increments the round number counter. Thereby, for example, the first round ends, and the value of the round number counter increases at the stage toward the second round. The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter when the next jump destination is set to the large winning opening / closing operation processing.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big winning opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100). Then, the variable winning device until the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (2 times) by the main control CPU 72 executing the special prize opening closing process again after the special prize opening opening / closing operation process is executed. 30 opening and closing operations are executed continuously. When the actual round number reaches the set execution round number, the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter (= 0), and sets the next jump destination to the end process. Further, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

〔End processing〕
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the end process. This end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the variable prize apparatus 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU 72.
Step S5504: Also, the main control CPU 72 ends the state of being a big player internally here.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 refers to the flag area of the RAM 76 and confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the time reduction function operation flag is set. This time shortening function operation flag is set in the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 17). If the time reduction function operation flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5512.

  Step S5512: The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the count-down counter corresponding to the time shortening function based on the number of times the time shortening function is activated (100 times or 10,000 times) corresponding to the current winning symbol. The set number-of-times counter value is stored in the above-mentioned time count area of the RAM 76. If the time reduction function operation flag is not set (step S5510: NO), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512. In this case, it does not shift to the “time reduction state” after the big hit (the time reduction function is not activated).

  Step S5514: The main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command here. Specifically, with the reset of the big hit flag, a state designation command indicating “end of big role” is generated as the gaming state. Further, when the value of the count cut counter is set based on the number of times the time shortening function is activated in the previous step S5512, a state designation command representing the “time shortening state” is generated as the internal state. These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).

  Step S5515: Next, the main control CPU 72 refers to the flag area of the RAM 76 and confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the special time reduction function operation flag is set. The special time shortening function operation flag is also set in the previous special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 17). If the special time reduction function operation flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5517.

  Step S5517: The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the count-down counter corresponding to the special time reduction function based on the number of times of operation of the special time reduction function corresponding to the current winning symbol (100 times in this example). As mentioned above, the conditions for adding the special time shortening function operation count (100 times) (forced “single symbol 4 winning when reaching the limiter”) are limited. In order to shift to the special time reduction state later, the count-down counter value corresponding to the special time reduction function is set here. Further, the value of the set number-of-times counter is stored in the special short time count area of the RAM 76 described above. If the special time reduction function operation flag is not set (step S5515: NO), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5517 and the next step S5519. In this case, the “special time shortening state” is not shifted to after the big hit ends (the special time shortening function is not activated).

  Step S5519: Next, the main control CPU 72 generates a special state designation command. Specifically, a special state designation command representing the “special time reduction state” is generated as the internal state. This special state designation command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8). Here, another name “special status designation command” is used, but “special status designation command” is a kind of “status designation command” in the sense of “command designating internal status”.

  Step S5520: After the above procedure at the time of big hit, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening pattern setting process.

  Step S5522: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 16) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol change pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process.

  The above is the contents of various control processes performed by the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). When the main control CPU 72 executes these processes, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is specifically progressed.

[Game Flow]
Next, FIG. 23 is a game flow diagram illustrating an example of a game flow by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. A game by the pachinko machine 1 proceeds by driving (launching) a game ball into the game area 8a in accordance with the player's operation. Hereinafter, the flow of the game on the premise that the game ball is launched will be described. In the following description, reference numerals F1 to F115 and the like in the drawings are indicated with parentheses as appropriate.

[F1] During normal game For example, when a player starts a game with the pachinko machine 1, it is assumed that the internal state of the pachinko machine 1 is in a "normal game" state. In the present embodiment, the state of “normally playing” includes, for example, the state of [F1c] internal probability change in addition to the most orthodox [F1a] normal state. Among these, [F1a] during normal means that it is “non-time-reduced state” with respect to the normal symbol (operation lottery) and “low probability state” with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery). On the other hand, during [F1c] internal probability change, it means that the normal symbol (operating lottery) is “non-time shortened state”, but the special symbol (internal lottery) is “high probability state”. In other words, during [F1c] internal probability change, it is not particularly “time shortening state”, so it is difficult to understand that it is “high probability state” (so-called latent probability variation state). However, as described above, in this embodiment, there is almost no difference in the winning probability between the “low probability state” and the “high probability state” with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery). There is no significant difference between [F1c] and the internal probability change.

[F2] Normal symbol non-winning In any case, during the normal game, when the game ball passes through the middle start gate 20 (or the right start gate 21), the above-described operation lottery is executed. When the result of the operation lottery is non-winning, no internal state change occurs, and [F1] normal game is continued as it is.

[F3] Per normal symbol in normal game On the other hand, [F1] If the game lottery is won during normal game, the game flow proceeds to the next stage.

[F4] Variable Start Winning Device Operation In this case, the variable start winning device 28 is operated, and it becomes possible to generate a winning at the start winning port 28a as described above. Due to the configuration of the game area 8a (board surface), it is necessary to drive a game ball toward the right side in the game area 8a after winning the normal symbol (action lottery).

[F5] No winning When the variable starting winning device 28 is in operation (operating time 6.0 seconds) and no winning is made to the starting winning port 28a, the game flow returns to [F1] normal game. In this case, the game flow is resumed from the operation lottery.

[F6] Starting Port Winning In contrast, when a winning to the starting winning port 28a occurs while the variable start winning device 28 is operating (operating time 6.0 seconds), the game flow further proceeds to the next stage. In addition, although the winning that triggers the internal lottery is valid only once, each time a plurality of winnings (on average, 7 to 8 winnings) occur during operation of the variable start winning device 28, A prize bonus (for example, 12 prize ball payouts per prize ball) is awarded to the player (winning prize granting means).

[F7] Special symbol variation A special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in response to the occurrence of a winning at the start winning port 28a. As a result, the special symbol display device 34 displays the variation of the special symbol. Further, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the result of the internal lottery.

[F8] Non-winning With regard to special symbols (internal lottery), even in the “low probability state”, the winning probability is approximately one-tenth (65534/65536). However, in the rare event that the internal lottery is not won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner. In this case, the game flow returns to [F1] normal game and is resumed from the operation lottery.

[F9] One-shot symbol 2 winning When the winning symbol is an internal lottery and the current winning symbol corresponds to the above-mentioned “single (normal) symbol 2”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing “single (normal) symbol 2”. Is done. In this case, the game flow further proceeds to the next stage.

[F10] Variable winning device operation
The variable winning device 30 is opened by winning the special symbol (internal lottery). Further, the number of times of opening at this time is two (two rounds). When a prize is awarded to the big prize opening 30b during the two opening operations, a prize bonus (for example, six prize ball payout per prize ball) is given to the player as described above. Even if it corresponds to “single (normal) symbol 2”, the probability variation function activation flag is not set, and the time shortening function activation count is set to 0. The game flow returns to [F1] normal game and restarts from the operation lottery.

[F11] One-shot symbol 1 winning When the winning symbol is an internal lottery and the current winning symbol corresponds to the above-mentioned “single (normal) symbol 1”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing “single (normal) symbol 1”. Is done. Again, the game flow proceeds to the next stage.

[F12] Variable winning device operation
Similarly, in this case, the variable winning device 30 is opened by winning in the special symbol (internal lottery), and the number of times of opening is 2 (2 rounds). In the case of “single (normal) symbol 1”, the probability variation function activation flag is not set, but the time reduction function activation count is set to 100 times. For this reason, the game flow after the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 is not [F1] during normal game, but proceeds to the stage of [F31] time reduction. In addition, the game flow from [F31] time is described later.

[F13] Winning Symbols 3 and 4 Winning When winning the internal lottery, if the winning symbol corresponds to the above-mentioned “Robusting Symbol 3” or “Probably Variable Symbol 4”, the special symbol is “Probable Variable Symbol 3” or “Probability Variable Symbol 4”, respectively. Is displayed in a stopped manner. In these cases, the game flow further proceeds to the next stage.

[F14] Limiter remaining number set [F1a] In the case of normal winning, “limiter count” is internally set based on the upper limit count (15 including the first). Specifically, the “limiter count” is set to the remaining 14 times (remaining limiter number = 14). [F1c] If the winning is during internal probability change, the already set “limiter count” is subtracted.

[F15] Variable winning device activated
Similarly, in this case, the variable winning device 30 is opened by winning in the special symbol (internal lottery), and the number of times of opening is 2 (2 rounds). In the case of “probability variation 3”, the probability variation function activation flag is set, but the time reduction function activation count is set to 0, so the game flow after the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 is [F1]. Return to normal game, and resume from operation lottery. However, in this case, as described above, [F1c] shifts to the internal high probability.

[F16] Probability Variation 1, 2 Winning On the other hand, if the winning symbol corresponds to the above-mentioned “probability variation 1”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing “probability variation 1”. Alternatively, when the winning symbol corresponds to the “probability variation 2”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the “probability variation 2”. In either case, the game flow proceeds to the following stage.

[F14] Limiter remaining number set Here, similarly, [F1a] In the case of winning from normal, the “limiter count” is internally set to the remaining 14 (limiter remaining count = 14). [F1c] If the winning is during internal probability change, the already set “limiter count” is subtracted.

[F18] Variable prize-winning device operation (during big role)
Similarly, the variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation by winning a special symbol (internal lottery). In addition, when either of the “probability variation symbol 1” or “probability variation symbol 2” is met, the probability variation function operation flag is set and the time reduction function operation frequency is set to 10,000 times. The game flow after the opening operation of 30 proceeds to the probability change (high probability, short time: F19).

[F19] Probability change (high probability, short time)
In the present embodiment, once the game flow enters [F19] probability change, it is easy to continue [F19] probability change in terms of probability. Hereinafter, this point will be specifically described.

[F20] Normal symbol non-winning [F19] During probability change, the winning probability of the normal symbol (operating lottery) is set to approximately one-hundred (127/128). rare. However, in theory, there is a possibility of non-winning, and if it is not won, the game in [F19] probability change will be continued.

[F21] Per normal symbol during probability change In the present embodiment, due to the configuration of the game area 8a (board surface), [F19] During the probability change, a game ball is shot into the right side portion in the game area 8a (so-called "right hit"). Is assumed. As a result, when the game ball passes through the right start gate 21, it is won with almost one change of the normal symbol. Since the variation time is shortened (0.6 seconds) as described above, the game flow proceeds to the next stage within a very short time.

[F22] Variable start winning device operation The variable start winning device 28 is activated by winning the normal symbol (actuation lottery), and the start winning port 28a is ready for winning. In the present embodiment, the operating time of the variable start winning device 28 is constant (6.0 seconds) even in the “time reduction state”. However, if a game ball is driven into the right side portion in the game area 8a, the game ball flows down toward the variable start winning device 28 that is operating as it is.

[F23] No winning Even if no winning is made to the starting winning opening 28a during the operation of the variable starting winning device 28 for some reason (out of ball, clogged ball, etc.), the game flow is [F19] As the inside continues, there is no extreme penalty for the player.

[F24] Start opening prize [F19] If a winning to the start winning opening 28a occurs during the operation of the variable start winning apparatus 28 due to the "right-handed" flow during the probability change, the game flow proceeds to the next stage.

[F25] Special Symbol Variation Similarly, a special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in response to the occurrence of a winning at the start winning port 28a. As a result, the special symbol display device 34 displays the variation of the special symbol. Further, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the result of the internal lottery.

[F26] Non-winning With regard to the special symbol (internal lottery), the winning probability in the “high probability state” is approximately one-tenth (65535/65536), and therefore, almost no non-winning occurs probabilistically. However, in the rare event that the internal lottery is not won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner. In this case, since the game flow continues during [F19] probability change, there is no extreme disadvantage for the player. In addition, since the number of times the time shortening function is activated is set to at least 100 times (maximum 10,000 times), even if one non-winning event occurs, there still remains a sufficient number of time reductions (at least 99 times). .

[F27] Probability Variation 1 to 4 Winning In this embodiment, since the probability variation ratio is 96% of the whole as described above, the probability variation symbol is selected with high frequency at the time of winning. [F19] When the winning symbol corresponds to any of “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” during the probability variation, 10000 is added as the number of times of the time reduction function as described above. In [F19], the continuation during the probability change is confirmed internally.

[F28] Limiter remaining number -1
In this case, since the positive variation is continuously selected in the “high probability state”, the “limiter count” is subtracted internally (limiter remaining number−1).

[F18] Variable prize-winning device operation (during big role)
Similarly, the variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation by winning a special symbol (internal lottery). In any case corresponding to any of “probability pattern 1” to “probability pattern 4”, the probability variation function activation flag is set and the time reduction function activation count is set to 10,000 times. In addition, the game flow after the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 continues to be in the process of being probabilistic (high probability, short time: F19).

[Chance zone due to certain change]
As described above, once the game flow shifts to [F19] during certain change, [F21] from the normal symbol [F22] variable start winning device operation, [F24] start opening winning, [F25] special symbol fluctuation, [F27 ] The most frequent game flow (or probability, rate, ratio) is that the winning game is 1-4 winning, [F28] remaining limiter number -1, and [F18] variable winning device is activated [F19] looping during probability changing. It becomes easy to occur. In this case, the variable start winning device 28 is operated once in a loop, and the variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation. Therefore, a game ball is basically located on the right side in the game area 8a. If the player has been struck, the winning ball is paid out in response to the occurrence of the winning prize (winning privilege granting means).

  Each time the above loop is performed once, [F28] Limiter remaining number -1 decreases the remaining "limiter count", but the same frequency remains high until the remaining zero is reached. The loop will be repeated.

[F29] One-shot symbol 1,2 winning during probability change On the other hand, if [F19] Winning symbol corresponds to "single (normal) symbol 1" or "single (normal) symbol 2" during probability change, Become. In this case, since it is not a probabilistic symbol, the “high probability state” is not maintained, but since 100 times is added as the number of times the time shortening function is activated, the continuation of the “time shortening state” is promised internally at this point. .

[F30] Variable winning device activated
Similarly, the variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation by winning a special symbol (internal lottery). Although not shown, the remaining limiter count is cleared to 0 after the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the control process of the main control CPU 72 as described above (limiter reset).

[F31] Short time [F19] If the probability change function is either “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, the probability variation function activation flag is cleared, but the time reduction function activation count Is set to 100 times, the game flow after the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 is shifted to a short time (low probability short time) (continuous number resetting opportunity generating means).

[F20] Normal symbol non-winning [F31] Even during the short time, the winning probability of the normal symbol (working lottery) is set to approximately one-hundred (127/128). rare. In theory, however, there is a possibility of non-winning, so if it is not won, the game in [F31] time is continued.

[F32] per normal symbol during time reduction [F31] Even during the time reduction, if the game ball passes through the right start gate 21 in the “right-handed” flow as it is, it is won with almost one normal symbol change. Since the variation time is shortened (0.6 seconds) as described above, the game flow proceeds to the next stage within a very short time.

[F33] Variable start winning device operation The normal start (operating lottery) winning operation activates the variable start winning device 28 so that a winning can be generated at the start winning port 28a.

[F34] No win Similarly, even if no winning is made to the start winning opening 28a during the operation of the variable start winning device 28 for some reason (out of ball, clogged ball, etc.), the game flow is [ F31] Since the time is continued, there is no extreme penalty for the player.

[F35] Start opening prize [F31] If the winning to the start winning opening 28a occurs during the operation of the variable start winning apparatus 28 due to the "right-handed" flow in the short time, the game flow proceeds to the next stage.

[F36] Special Symbol Variation Similarly, a special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in response to the occurrence of a winning at the start winning opening 28a. As a result, the special symbol display device 34 displays the variation of the special symbol. Further, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the result of the internal lottery.

[F37] Non-winning [F31] Regarding the special symbol (internal lottery) during the short time, the winning probability in the “low probability state” is almost one-thousand (65534/65536). do not do. However, in the rare event that the internal lottery is not won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner. In this case, since the game flow continues for [F31], there is no extreme penalty for the player. In addition, since the number of times the time shortening function is activated is set to 100 times, even if one non-winning event occurs, the number of time reductions (99 times) still remains.

[F38] Probability change symbol 1 to 4 winning in short time And since the probability change ratio is 96% of the whole as described above, the probability change symbol is also selected with high frequency at the time of winning. [F31] When the winning symbol falls into any of “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” since the time is shortened, 10,000 times are added as the number of times the time reduction function is activated as described above.

[F39] Number of remaining limiters = 14
In this case, since [F31] the “low probability state” during the time reduction corresponds to the first probability variation winning, the “limiter count” is internally reset here (the limiter remaining) Number = 14). Furthermore, in this case, since it is a chance variation winning game, the following game flow will proceed.

[F18] Variable prize-winning device operation (during big role)
By winning the special symbol (internal lottery), the variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation. [F31] The probability variation function operation flag is set and the time shortening function operation count is set to 10000 times in any case corresponding to any of “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” from the time reduction. Therefore, the game flow after the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 is actually changed (high probability time short: F19) is resumed (re-entry, return).

[Addition of a limiter by single winning during a certain change]
In the above game flow, even if the “limiter count” is subtracted to some extent while repeating the loop of [F19] probability change, “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol is in the middle. If “1” is selected, it means that “limiter count” is reset, and “limiter count” is reset to the maximum value again by winning “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 4” ( Continuous number resetting opportunity generation means).

  As a result, even if [F19] “Limiter count” during probability change is reaching the remaining 0 times, “One-shot (normal) symbol 1” or “One-shot (normal) symbol 2” is won before that ( If the selection ratio is 4%), the “limiter count” is reset accordingly, so that [F19] the number of loops during the probability change can be increased.

[F40] One-shot symbol 1, 2 wins during the short time Note [F31] If the winning symbol falls under "Single-shot (normal) symbol 1" or "Single-shot (normal) symbol 2" after the [F31] 100 times are added as the number of shortening function operations. Accordingly, the game flow continues for [F31] time reduction after [F30] variable winning device operation.

  The above is the game flow that can occur before [F19] “Limiter count” reaches 0 remaining during [F19] probability change. On the other hand, as a result of repeating the above loop during [F19] probability change, when the remaining "limiter count" reaches zero, the following game flow is performed.

[Game flow when reaching the limiter]
FIG. 24 is a game flow diagram showing a game flow when the “limiter count” reaches the remaining zero. For example, in the case where [F19] variable start winning device is activated and [F24] start opening winning is generated per [F21] normal symbol in a state where [F19] “limiter count” reaches 0 remaining during [F19] probability change. Suppose.

[F41] Special Symbol Variation Similarly, a special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in response to the occurrence of a winning at the start winning opening 28a. As a result, the special symbol display device 34 displays the variation of the special symbol. Further, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the result of the internal lottery.

[F42] Non-winning Regardless of the “limiter count”, the winning probability of the “high probability state” with respect to the special symbol (internal lottery) is about one-tenth (65535/65536). Does not occur. However, in the rare event that the internal lottery is not won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner. In this case, the game flow continues during [F19] probability change, but the “limiter count” remains 0. In addition, since the number of times the time shortening function is activated is set to at least 100 times (maximum 10,000 times), the number of time reductions still remains even if a non-winning event occurs.

[F43] One-shot symbol 1, 2 winning [F19] With the remaining "Limiter count" reaching 0, the winning symbol is "single (normal) symbol 1" or "single (normal) symbol 2" If applicable, the game flow is as follows. In this case, since it is not a probability variable symbol, the remaining number of “limiter times” is not particularly related, and 100 times is added as the number of times the time shortening function is activated.

[F44] Variable winning device activated
The variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation by winning a special symbol (internal lottery). At this time, the remaining “limiter count” has reached 0, but the remaining limiter is cleared to 0 after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the control process of the main control CPU 72 as described above.

[Chance zone continuation]
In this case, the game flow returns to [F31] time shortening, and from there, again in the “time shortened state”, [F32] per normal symbol, [F33] variable start winning device operation, [F35] start opening winning, [F36] special A game flow such as symbol variation proceeds. Then, [F38] Probability change symbols 1 to 3 are selected, [F39] Limiter remaining number = 14, the “limiter count” is reset, and the game flow shifts again to [F19] probability change.

[F45] Probability symbol 1, 2 winning → forced one shot 3
[F19] The game flow is as follows when the winning symbol corresponds to “probability symbol 1” or “probability symbol 2” with the remaining “limiter count” during probability variation reaching zero. In this case, since the “limiter count” has already reached 0, the probability variation symbol cannot be selected in the control process of the main control CPU 72, and “single symbol 3” is forcibly set as described above. Will be selected. In this case, the probability variation function activation flag is cleared, but 100 times is added as the number of times the time shortening function is activated, so the “time shortening state” continues.

[F44] Variable winning device activated
The variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation by winning a special symbol (internal lottery). Similarly, the remaining “limiter count” has reached 0 at this time, but the remaining limiter count is cleared to 0 after the special symbol is stopped.

[Chance zone continuation]
In this case as well, the game flow returns to [F31] time reduction, and from there, again in the “time reduction state”, [F32] per normal symbol, [F33] variable start winning device operation, [F35] start opening winning), [F36] A game flow such as special symbol variation proceeds. Then, [F38] Probability change symbol 1 to 3 wins, [F39] Limiter remaining number = 29, “limiter count” is reset, and the game flow again shifts to [F19] Probability change.

[F46] Probability symbol 3 winning → Forced single 4
On the other hand, when the winning symbol is “probability variation 3” in the state where [F19] “limiter count” during probability variation has reached 0, the game flow is as follows. Also in this case, since the “limiter count” has already reached 0, it is not possible to select the probability variation symbol on the control process of the main control CPU 72. Then, “probable variation 3” is forcibly changed to “single symbol 4” as described above. In this case, since the probability variation function operation flag is cleared and 0 (= no time reduction) is set as the time shortening function operation count, the time shortening function operation flag is also cleared.

[F47] Variable winning device operation
The variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation by winning a special symbol (internal lottery). Similarly, the remaining “limiter count” has reached 0 at this time, but the remaining limiter count is cleared to 0 after the special symbol is stopped.

[End of Chance Zone]
In this case, the game flow returns to [F1a] normal, and becomes [F1] normal game in the “non-time shortened state” and the “low probability state”.

[F48] Probability design 4 winning → Forced single 5
Separately from the above flow, [F19] If the winning symbol corresponds to “probability variation 4” with the remaining “limiter count” during probability variation reaching 0, the game flow is as follows. In this case as well, since the “limiter count” has already reached 0, the probability variation symbol cannot be selected in the control process of the main control CPU 72. However, “probability variation 4” is forcibly changed to “single occurrence symbol 5” as described above. In this case, since the probability variation function operation flag is cleared and the special time shortening function operation count is set to 100, the special time reduction function operation flag is set this time.

[F49] Variable winning device activated
The variable winning device 30 performs a two-round opening operation by winning a special symbol (internal lottery). Similarly, the remaining “limiter count” has reached 0 at this time, but the remaining limiter count is cleared to 0 after the special symbol is stopped.

[End of Chance Zone]
On the other hand, in this case, the game flow is in a state different from the normal [F1a] in the “non-time shortened state” and the “low probability state”, that is, the [F100] normal in the “special time shortened state” and the “low probability state”. Transitions to medium (low probability special time short and medium). Hereinafter, the game flow in this case will be described.

[Game flow during low-probability special times]
FIG. 25 is a game flow diagram showing the flow of the game from the low probability special time. As described above, during the low probability special time period, the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” are completed, so the chance zone after entering the [F19] probability change is temporarily ended in the game flow. Since it is in the “special time reduction state”, the internal state is different from [F1a] during normal.

[F100] Normal (low probability special short and medium)
That is, during [F100] normal (low probability special time short), the winning probability for the operation lottery corresponding to the normal symbol is higher than [F1a] normal, but the variation time of the normal symbol is [ F1a] It is set to the same length as normal (set using a normal symbol variation random number), which means that the special symbol (internal lottery) is in a “low probability state”. In this way, [F100] normal (low probability special time short) is not normally shortened like the "time shortening state" in the symbol change time, so the player is apparently distinguished from [F1a] normal Hard to stick.

[F102] Normal symbol non-win For this reason, in this embodiment, [F100] Normal (low probability special time short) is the same as [F1a] normal, a game ball is shot in the left portion in the game area 8 Assuming Then, when the game ball driven into the left portion passes through the middle start gate 20, the operation lottery is executed in the “special time reduction state” as a trigger. At this time, there is almost no chance that the result of the operation lottery will not be won, but it is theoretically possible, so when the result of the operation lottery is not won, No change occurs, and [F100] normal middle (low probability special time short and medium) is continued as it is.

[F103] per normal symbol [F100] Normal (low probability special short-time) is highly probable with regard to the operation lottery, so winning is obtained with a probability (127/128) almost close to 1/1. Further, the variation time in this case is set to a reach variation time per normal symbol (for example, 120 seconds to 180 seconds). Then, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner after reaching the reach fluctuation time, so that the game flow is again returned to the flow in the chance zone after one normal symbol variation.

[F104] Variable start winning device operation In other words, [F103] The variable start winning device 28 is operated according to the normal symbol, and the start winning opening 28a can be generated again. Similarly, in the configuration of the game area 8a (board surface), it is necessary to drive the game ball toward the right side in the game area 8a after winning the normal symbol (action lottery) in order to advance the game. .

[F105] No winning When the variable starting winning device 28 is in operation (operating time 6.0 seconds) and no winning is made to the starting winning port 28a, the game flow is [F100] normal (low low probability special time short) Return to). In this case, the game flow is resumed from the operation lottery.

[F106] Start opening prize On the other hand, when the winning to the start winning opening 28a occurs while the variable start winning apparatus 28 is operating (operating time 6.0 seconds), the game flow is the next stage as before. Proceed to Also, here, the winning that triggers the internal lottery is valid only once. However, if multiple winnings (on average, 7 to 8 winnings) occur during operation of the variable start winning device 28, Each time a prize bonus (for example, 12 prize ball payouts per prize ball) is awarded to the player (winning prize granting means).

[F107] Special symbol variation A special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in response to the occurrence of a winning at the start winning port 28a. As a result, the special symbol display device 34 displays the variation of the special symbol. Further, when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the result of the internal lottery.

[F108] Non-Winning Similarly, for special symbols (internal lottery), even in the “low probability state”, the winning probability is approximately one-thousand (65534/65536), so there is almost no non-winning probabilistically. However, in the rare event that the internal lottery is not won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner. In this case, the game flow returns to [F100] normal (low probability special time short), and resumes from the operation lottery.

[F111] One-shot symbol 1 winning, [F109] One-shot symbol 2 winning When winning in the internal lottery, this winning symbol corresponds to the above-mentioned “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, Each special symbol is stopped and displayed in a form representing “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, and in either case, the game flow proceeds to the next stage.

[F110] Variable winning device operation
The variable winning device 30 is opened by winning the special symbol (internal lottery). In this case, the number of times of opening is two (two rounds), which is the same as [F10] variable winning device operation. Similarly, when a winning to the big winning opening 30b occurs during the two opening operations, a winning privilege (for example, six winning ball payout per winning ball) is given to the player. It is. In either case of “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 2”, the probability variation function activation flag is not set, but the time reduction function activation count is set to 100 times. For this reason, the game flow after the opening operation of the variable prize winning device 30 shifts again during [F31] time reduction, not during [F100] normal time (low probability special time).

[F112] Probability symbol 1, 2, winning, [F113] Probability symbol 3, 4, winning or special when the winning symbol falls under any of “Probability symbol 1” to “Probability symbol 4” The symbols are stopped and displayed in such a manner as to represent “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 4”, respectively. In these cases as well, the game flow proceeds to the next stage.

[F114] Limiter remaining number set In this case, [F100] Since it corresponds to the chance variation winning from normal (low probability special time short), internally "limiter count" is the upper limit count (15 times including the first) Is set to the remaining 14 times (remaining number of limiters = 14).

[F115] Variable winning device activated
Similarly, in this case, the variable winning device 30 is opened by winning in the special symbol (internal lottery), and the number of times of opening is 2 (2 rounds). Similarly, when a winning to the big winning opening 30b occurs during the two opening operations, a winning privilege (for example, six winning ball payout per winning ball) is given to the player. It is. In the case of any of “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 4”, the probability variation function operation flag is set and the time reduction function operation count is set to 10,000. For this reason, the game flow after the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 is shifted again during [F19] probability change.

[Continuity of chance zones using special time reduction states]
As described above, the game flow from [F100] normal (low-probability special time short) goes to [F103] normal symbols in the first case of normal symbol variation in most cases. Subsequently, when a game ball is driven into the right portion in the game area 8, [F104] variable start winning device operation, [F106] start opening winning and [F107] special symbol change, [F111] single symbol 1 winning or [F109] In the case of a single symbol 2 winning, [F110] After a variable winning device is activated, [F31] re-enters the time zone, and chance zones are continuously generated. Or, [F104] Variable start winning device operation, [F106] Start opening winning and [F107] Special symbol variation, [F112] Probability variation 1 or 2 winning or [F113] Probability variation 3 or 4 winning [F115] After the variable winning device is activated, [F19] re-enters the probability change, and chance zones are continuously generated.

  In this way, when the game flow moves to [F100] normal (low probability special time short), it seems that the chance zone has ended once, but from there it re-enters the chance zone with a single fluctuation of the normal symbol To do. In this embodiment, such a game flow progression mode is referred to as “chance zone 1G run (1 game run chain)”.

[Gameability by chance zone 1G ream]
(1) Thereby, it is possible to make the player feel a fresh surprise that “1G reams have occurred after the end of the chance zone”, and thereby achieve a certain sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
(2) Although we entered the chance zone, even if the limiter remaining number does not occur during the first [F19] probability change, and the limiter remaining number of 15 times is consumed straight, If the “chance zone 1G ream” can be generated, a sense of satisfaction that greatly surpasses the player's feeling of loss can be achieved, and a decrease in interest can be suppressed.
(3) Also, by providing the “chance zone 1G ream” function, instead of the monotonous game content “when the chance zone ends, there is one paragraph”, the “chance zone is immediately resumed even if the chance zone ends” It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation throughout the Chang zone.

[Game characteristics by 2-stage drawing]
In addition, during the game flow by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game characteristic using a two-stage lottery with a normal symbol and a special symbol is also exhibited. In other words, [F1] during normal games, [F3] per regular symbol, and [F7] special symbol variation, [F16] falls within 1 or 2 wins, or [F11] single win 1 (In either case, there is a short time), and a profit that the subsequent game flow enters the “time reduction state (chance zone)” occurs. Hereinafter, the game characteristics by the two-stage lottery will be described in more detail.

[Two-stage lottery game flow]
FIG. 26 is a game flow diagram illustrating, as an example, a two-stage lottery flow by the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The first [F1] normal game in the pachinko machine 1 is started by driving (launching) a game ball into the game area 8a. Hereinafter, the flow of the game will be described on the assumption that the game ball is launched.

[G01: Normal design fluctuation]
When the game ball passes through the middle start gate 20 (or the right start gate 21) in the process of flowing down the game area 8a, the middle gate switch 78 (or right gate switch 80) detects the passage of the game ball. As a first stage lottery, a normal symbol lottery (first stage lottery) is performed. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery (operation lottery) related to whether or not to operate the variable start winning device 28 as described above.

[G02: First stage lottery determination]
The normal symbol lottery in the first stage is performed by internally acquiring a hit random number in the main control CPU 72 as described above and comparing this random number value with a predetermined comparison value. If the game is not won here, the game flow is terminated for the time being, and [F1] the game flow is started again from the normal symbol variation (G01) during the normal game.

  Although not shown in particular, when the normal symbol lottery in the first stage is performed, the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 33 over the set variation time as described above, and then the lottery result is represented. Stopped display. When the next passing start (passing through the middle starting gate 20 or the right starting gate 21) occurs during the fluctuation display, the random numbers acquired there are stored (up to 4).

[G04: Variable start winning device operation]
When winning is performed in the normal symbol lottery in the first stage and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display device 33 in a winning manner, the variable start winning device 28 is activated. In the present embodiment, a certain amount of sufficient time (6.0 seconds) is ensured as the operation time of the variable start winning device 28, and there is a possibility that a game ball will win the start winning port 28a during that time. In this case, it is assumed that the game ball is launched (launched) toward the right side of the game area 8a.

[G06: Special figure starting prize determination]
In accordance with the operation of the variable start winning device 28, it is determined whether or not a winning at the start winning port 28a has occurred. Here, when no winning occurs, the game flow is terminated for the time being, and the game flow is started again from the normal symbol variation (G01). However, if the game ball is launched toward the right side portion of the game area 8a as described above, the winning to the start winning opening 28a can be generated relatively easily within the operation time of the variable start winning device 28.

[G08: Special symbol variation (2nd stage lottery)]
A special symbol lottery (internal lottery) at the second stage is performed with the winning at the start winning opening 28a as the second stage lottery opportunity. At this time, since the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to about 1/1 (65534/65536 in the internal low probability state), the occurrence of the winning corresponds to the winning as it is. When the second stage special symbol lottery is executed, the special symbol display device 34 displays the variation of the special symbol over the variation pattern (variation time) determined based on the variation pattern determination random number.

[G10: Judgment per special figure]
After the special symbol change display, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the lottery result. At this time, the special symbol stop display mode is any winning symbol (“single symbol 1”, “single symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol 1”, “probability variation symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol 3”, “ It shows the lottery result as to whether it corresponds to the single-shot symbol 4 ”). In addition, each winning type has a more detailed sub-category, and a stop display mode is set for each of these winning types (for example, 60 types or more). Various display modes are used to make it difficult to discriminate apparent results (for example, “self”, “mouth”, “E”, “U”, “巳”, “day”, “yo”, “Γ”). , “L”, “ko”, etc.).

  Also, in this embodiment, in the rare case that the second stage special symbol lottery is not won, the variation time is set to a short time (for example, 0.6 seconds) and the special symbol is immediately stopped. It is possible to change. As a result, if a game ball is driven toward the right side portion of the game area 8a, a second prize is generated within the operation time of the variable start prize-winning device 28, so that there is room for the next special symbol lottery. I'm leaving. However, the probability of non-winning itself is set extremely low (in the low internal probability state 1/32768), and it is practically unlikely that it will be non-winning twice in the second prize (1 / 32768 × 1/32768), and the special symbol lottery in the second stage hardly causes a pure “outage”. In theory, however, there is a possibility of “missing”, so the game flow in that case is once ended (broken arrow in the figure). Further, when not winning, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing “not winning (out of date)” (for example, “−”).

[G12: Variable winning device operation]
In any case, if winning is achieved in the special symbol lottery in the second stage, the variable winning device 30 is operated after the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and winning in the big winning opening 30b becomes possible.

[G14: When there is a short time and wins]
In the second stage special symbol lottery, if the winning symbol is “single symbol 1”, “probability variation 1” or “probability variation 2” (total probability 33%), 100 times or 10,000 times respectively. Since the number of time reductions is added, the lottery result of “winning with time reduction” is obtained.

[G18: Shift to short-time state]
In this case, as described above, after [F18] variable winning device operation is finished, the flow of the game shifts to [F31] short-time middle (low-probability short-time) or [F19] positive change (high-probability short-time). Enter a chance zone where the expectation of continuity of profits is high.

[G16: When winning without time reduction]
On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery in the second stage, if the winning symbol is “single symbol 2”, “probable variation 3” or “probability variation 4” (total probability 67%), all of them are shortened Since the number of times is not added (the number of time reductions is 0), the lottery result of “winning without time reduction” is obtained in the special symbol lottery in the second stage. In this case, the game flow is temporarily ended there, and [F1] returns to the normal game and starts again from the normal symbol lottery in the first stage.

[Summary of game characteristics by two-stage lottery]
As described above, in the game by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow of the game is variously changed through the two-stage lottery with the normal symbol and the special symbol. That is, the “first stage lottery (normal symbol lottery, operation lottery)” is positioned as a lottery regarding whether or not it is possible to proceed to the next “second stage lottery (special symbol lottery, internal lottery)”. The “second stage lottery (special symbol lottery, internal lottery)” is positioned as a lottery regarding whether or not the flow of the subsequent game shifts to the short-time state. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game nature along the following flows can be realized, for example.

(1) [F1] During the normal game, the player first passes the middle start gate 20 (or the right start gate 21) to challenge the “first stage lottery”.
(2) When winning is obtained in the “first stage lottery”, [F4] the variable start winning device 28 is activated to give a chance to generate the second stage lottery opportunity. In this case, the player is required to drive a game ball toward the right portion of the game area 8a (so-called “right strike”).

(3) [F6] A second stage lottery opportunity occurs with the start opening prize, and [F7] special symbol variation is performed. At this time, since there is almost no non-winning in practical use, whether or not the “winning with a short time” can be mainly drawn in the second stage lottery is a turning point.

(4) As a result, if [F16] Probability 1, 2 wins or [F11] Single win 1 wins, it means that the “winning with a short time” has been successfully assigned, and the subsequent game flow is “time saving state” To enter a chance zone where players can expect continuity of profits.

(5) In the “second stage lottery”, if the [F9] single-shot two wins or [F13] probability variation 3 wins are met, unfortunately, the “winning without time reduction” lottery results. In this case, the flow of the game returns to [F1] normal game, and the challenge starts again from the “first stage lottery”.

  According to the game characteristics by the above-described two-stage lottery, [F1] lottery during a normal game is divided into two stages, and each stage can have a different meaning. In this way, in particular, by providing the added value of whether or not “winning with a short time” can be drawn with respect to “second stage lottery”, the result “simply win or miss” is similarly given. Rather, it can produce results that greatly affect the flow of subsequent games, and can add diversity to the game.

  Further, even if “winning with a short time” cannot be allocated in the “second stage lottery”, the variable winning device 30 is operated by the winning in the special symbol lottery, and a privilege by the winning is given. In addition, in the subsequent [F1] normal game, the “first stage lottery” is re-attempted, and if the winning is obtained there, the player can proceed to the “second stage lottery”, so It is possible to maintain a high level of aggressiveness in games, with the motivation to “win this time in a short time”.

[Changes in winning probability depending on conditions]
In addition, in this embodiment, two different conditions of [F1] normal game, [F1a] normal (low probability non-short-time) and [F1c] internal probability change (high probability non-short-time) The probability (ratio) corresponding to “winning with a short time” in the “second stage lottery” changes according to the difference in these conditions.

  That is, as shown in the table of FIG. 18, the probability of “winning with a short time” under the condition of [F1a] normal (low probability non-short-time) is 33% as a whole, but [F1c] internal probability is changing. The probability of being “winning with a short time” under the conditions of (high probability non-short-time) is 28% overall, and it can be seen that the former condition has a higher probability of being “winning with a short time”. .

  For this reason, when the game is started with the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the condition of the internal state is [F1c] during normal probability change (high probability non-short time), [F1a] normal (low probability non-short time) ) Is more advantageous for the player. Therefore, for example, when a game is started with the pachinko machine 1 from the beginning of one business day of the game hall, a favorable condition ([F1a] normal) for the player is surely applied. Thereby, an incentive to start a game with the pachinko machine 1 from a relatively early time zone of one business day (so-called “morning one”) can be given, which can contribute to improvement of operation.

  Even after the middle of one business day, for example, if you enter the chance zone and enter the chance zone, [F1a] after the chance zone ends, it will move to normal, so there will also be one business It becomes a favorable condition for the player as well as the early hours of the day. As a result, it is possible to generate a deterrent to the end of the game in the pachinko machine 1 just after the “time reduction state” is ended (so-called “immediately”), and to maintain the operation. it can.

  In this example, the difference between [F1a] normal (low probability non-short-time) and [F1c] internal probability change (high probability non-short-time) is given as an example, but other conditions (for example, The probability corresponding to “winning with a short time” may be changed according to the case where the number of changes of the normal symbol exceeds the probability denominator).

[Additional lottery after entering the chance zone]
Next, FIG. 27 is a game flow diagram showing, as an example, an extra lottery flow performed after entering the chance zone in the pachinko machine 1. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after passing through the first stage lottery and the second stage lottery, [G14] when there is a short time and winning, [G18] by entering the short time state, the “chance zone” is entered. storm in. After entering the chance zone, for example, the limiter is added and the lottery game characteristics are exhibited in the following flow. In the chance zone, it is assumed that a game ball is shot into the right side of the game area 8a.

[G50: Normal symbol variation]
When the game ball passes through the right start gate 21 in the process of flowing down the right side of the game area 8a in the chance zone, the right gate switch 80 detects the passing of the game ball, and this is used as a lottery opportunity to draw a normal symbol lottery (acting lottery) ) Is performed.

[G52: Judgment per normal symbol lottery]
The normal symbol lottery in the chance zone is also performed by internally acquiring a hit random number in the main control CPU 72 and comparing the random number value with a predetermined comparison value. During the chance zone (when the time shortening function is in operation), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is high (127/128), so there is almost no chance that the normal symbol lottery is not won, and the right start gate 21 The passing of the game ball of the game corresponds to the normal symbol lottery. However, since there are theoretically non-wins, if the game is not won, the game flow will be terminated for the time being, but the chance zone (time-reduced state) does not end [F19] under certainty (or [ F31] Normal symbol fluctuation (G50) is performed again at the time short and middle).

  In addition, as described above, the chance zone is in a “time shortened state” with respect to the normal symbol, so even in the case of winning, the variation time is set shorter than usual (for example, a variation time of 0.6 seconds is set). Therefore, when the game ball passes through the right start gate 21 during the chance zone, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner with almost no gap.

[G54: Variable start winning device operation]
When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a normal manner on the normal symbol display device 33, the variable start winning device 28 is activated. Thereby, it is possible to win a game ball in the start winning opening 28a.

[G56: Special figure starting prize determination]
Even during the chance zone, with the operation of the variable start winning device 28, it is determined whether or not a winning to the start winning port 28a has occurred. Here, when no winning occurs, the game flow is terminated for the time being, and the game flow is started again from the normal symbol variation (G50). However, if the game ball is launched toward the right side portion of the game area 8a as described above, the winning to the start winning opening 28a can be generated relatively easily within the operation time of the variable start winning device 28.

[G58: Special symbol variation]
A special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed using a winning at the start winning opening 28a as a lottery opportunity. At this time, since the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to approximately 1/1 (65535/65536 in the internal high probability state), the occurrence of the winning corresponds to the winning as it is. When the special symbol lottery is executed, the special symbol display device 34 displays the variation of the special symbol over the variation pattern (variation time) determined based on the variation pattern determination random number.

[G60: Judgment per special figure]
After the special symbol change display, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the lottery result. Similarly, in the case of winning, any winning symbol (“single symbol 1”, “single symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol 1”, “probability variation symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol 3”, “single symbol symbol 4”). The special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the lottery result corresponding to. Even in the chance zone, in rare cases when a special symbol lottery is not won, the variation time is set to a short time (eg, 0.6 seconds) and the special symbol is immediately stopped, and the next variation can be made immediately. I have to. As a result, if a game ball is driven toward the right side portion of the game area 8a, a second prize is generated within the operation time of the variable start prize-winning device 28, so that there is room for the next special symbol lottery. I'm leaving.

[G62: Limiter arrival determination]
During the chance zone ([F19] during the probability change), regarding the winning in the special symbol lottery, the game flow differs depending on whether or not the limiter is reached. If it is before the limiter is reached (No), the special symbol lottery has the meaning of the lottery on the limiter. Hereinafter, the flow of lottery with a limiter will be described.

[G64] Variable Winning Device Operation For any winning symbol, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode, the variable winning device 30 is activated to enable winning to the big winning opening 30b.

[G66] Probability winning (excluding winning)
If any of the “probability variation pattern 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” is met before reaching the limiter, the limiter addition lottery is not won.

[G68] Limiter remaining number -1
In this case, the limiter remaining count is decremented by 1, and the game flow returns to the beginning of the chance zone.

[G70] Single winner (extra winner)
On the other hand, if it corresponds to either “single symbol 1” or “single symbol 2” before reaching the limiter, it means that the limiter is added.

[G72] Limiter reset In this case, when the limiter is reset, the chance zone is set with the limiter remaining count added by the difference between the current limiter remaining count and the limiter count after resetting (15 times). continue.

  As mentioned above, by winning a lottery with a limiter during the chance zone, it is possible to increase the number of games that the player can earn by adding the number of times that the chance zone can win a big hit with a probable variation pattern. it can.

[G74] Transition to reaching the limiter After this, when the limiter is finally reached (the limiter remaining count is 0), the flow is as follows.

[Game characteristics when reaching the limiter]
Next, FIG. 28 is a game flow chart showing, as an example, a lottery flow performed when the pachinko machine 1 reaches the limiter after entering the chance zone.

[G100] Variable Winning Device Operation Even when the limiter is reached, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, so that the variable winning device 30 operates and a prize can be awarded to the big winning opening 30b. In this embodiment, the internal lottery performed when the limiter is reached (before the variable winning device 30 is activated) has (1) significance as a chance zone continuous lottery and (2) significance as a chance zone 1G continuous lottery. . Each will be described below.

(1) Chance zone continuous lottery [G102] Winning without time reduction (chance zone end)
If the winning symbol at the time of reaching the limiter corresponds to the symbol without time, the chance zone continuous lottery is not won. Specifically, it is a case where it is determined that the winning symbol compulsorily corresponds to “single symbol 4”. In this case, the chance zone actually ends in the game flow and returns to the normal state.

[G104] Winning with short time On the other hand, if the winning symbol at the time of reaching the limiter corresponds to the “symbol with short time”, it means that the winning in the chance zone has been won. Specifically, it is a case where the winning symbol corresponds to “single symbol 1” or “single symbol 2”, or a case where it is determined that the winning symbol corresponds to “single symbol 3”.

[G106] Transition to short-time state (continuation of chance zone)
In the above case, the “high probability state” is temporarily terminated internally, but the chance zone continues by shifting to the “time reduction state” continuously.

(2) Chance zone 1G consecutive lottery [G108] Winning with special time shortening On the other hand, if the winning symbol at the time of reaching the limiter corresponds to “design with special time shortening”, it means that the chance zone 1G consecutive lottery has been won. Specifically, it is a case where it is determined that the winning symbol compulsorily corresponds to “single symbol 5”.

[G110] Special short-time state transition (Chance zone 1G ream)
In the above case, the Chang zone is temporarily terminated by returning from the “high probability state” to the “low probability state” regarding the special symbol lottery. Further, the game ball driving direction is returned to the left area in the game area 8 by the end of the chance zone. However, since the normal symbol lottery (first stage lottery) is performed with a high probability (127/128) by shifting to the “special time reduction state”, the normal symbol lottery is usually performed at the first variation of the normal symbol. To win.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the special symbol lottery (second stage lottery) performed in the “special time reduction state”, the time reduction function operation count (100 times or 10,000 times) is added regardless of the winning symbol. Has become. As a result, the game proceeds to the “time reduction state” immediately after the big hit game (so-called first game), and the chance zone is resumed.

[Summary of game flow]
As described above, the game flow by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes (1) a two-stage lottery from the normal state, (2) an extra lottery in the chance zone, and (3) a chance zone continuous lottery when the limiter is reached. And (4) game nature by chance zone 1G consecutive lottery is realized. Of these, the two-stage lottery of (1) has significance as a chance zone entry lottery, and once the game flow has shifted to [F19] in the middle of chance change (in the chance zone), in this embodiment (2) extra Profit continuity can be realized through lottery, (3) chance zone continuous lottery, and (4) chance zone 1G continuous lottery. FIG. 29 to FIG. 31 are conceptual diagrams showing classified game flow patterns in the present embodiment. In the following, description will be given in order.

[1] Basic pattern (when not on winning extra)
In FIG. 29 (A): Once the game flow has shifted to [F19] probability change after winning of “probability variation symbol 1” or “probability variation symbol 2”, basically a very high rate (selection ratio 96%) In this case, the probable winning will occur continuously. Therefore, if the “limiter count” before the first (first) chance of winning the change is considered as 15 times (up to 15 consecutive times including the first) for convenience, the remaining 14 times are set at the time of the first win. The “limiter count” is subtracted from 14 times by 13 in the next consecutive second chance variation win, and further 13 times, and is further subtracted from 13 by 13 in the third successive chance change win to 12 times (not shown).

  After this, the “Limiter Count” is subtracted every time the chance variation wins consecutively, and when the 15th consecutive chance of variation winning is counted from the first, the “Limiter Count” is subtracted from the remaining one. Reach 0 times. In this case, since the winning with the single symbol is forced at the time of the next winning, the probability variation winning is forcibly ended up to 15 consecutive times.

[2] Limiter extra pattern (when winning extra)
FIG. 29B: In the basic pattern of (1) above, before the “limiter count” reaches 0, the “limiter count” is (15− n) Let us consider a case in which only one time (single (normal) symbol 1) or “single (normal) symbol 2” is satisfied (composite selection ratio 4%). In this case, since 100 times is added as the number of times the time reduction function is activated for any of the symbols, it corresponds to “single winning with a short time”.

  In FIG. 29 (C): Then, after the end of the big role, it will shift to the above [F31] time shortening, so the normal symbol (working lottery) wins and then the next special symbol (internal lottery) wins (selection ratio 96%) ), The “limiter count” is reset there. In this case, the probability variation winning corresponds to the first time after the single winning, so the possibility of the probability variation winning is newly generated 15 times including the first time (the remaining “limiter count” is 14 times). In this case, the “limiter count” is obtained by adding the remaining 15-n times (that is, n times) from the newly generated 15 times this time.

  Such addition can be repeated, and even when the “limiter count” is reset, before the “limiter count” reaches 0 remaining after resetting, the “single (normal) symbol 1” or “ If any one of the “single (normal) symbols 2” is applicable, 100 times is added as the number of times the time reduction function is activated for any symbol, and therefore, it corresponds to “single winning with a short time”.

  In FIG. 29 (D): After that, in the same way, after the end of the major role, it will shift to the above [F31] time reduction, so the normal symbol (working lottery) wins and then the next special symbol (internal lottery) wins the positive change (selection) In this case, the “limiter count” is reset. Similarly, since the chance variation win in this case corresponds to the first time after the single win, there is a new possibility of the chance change winning of 15 consecutive times including the first time (the remaining “limiter count” is 14 times). It has occurred.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, [F19] If the single winning is made before reaching the limiter during the probability change, the “limiter count” is reset (the limiter is reset) at the time of the next probability change winning [F19] the probability change. As a result of restarting the inside, it is possible to realize a game characteristic as if the “limiter count” is added one after another. However, the “limiter count” is not increased in game control, and the single symbol winning is always sandwiched between them, so that the gambling of the game is not extremely enhanced. Further, the number of times of addition is “15 times—the current remaining number of times”, and when the addition occurs, the remaining number of times is discarded.

[3] Continuation pattern when reaching the limiter (Chance zone continuation winning)
In FIG. 30, (E): On the other hand, when the upper limit before reaching the limiter does not occur and the “limiter count” reaches the remaining 0 according to the basic pattern, “probability pattern 1” or “probability pattern 2” Is forcibly changed to “single symbol 3”. In addition, although the case where an addition does not generate | occur | produce is mentioned as an example here, it is the same also when an addition generate | occur | produces on the way.

  In FIG. 30 (F): However, since the forced “single symbol 3” in this case is added 100 times as the number of times the time shortening function is activated, it shifts to the above [F31] time shortening after the end of the major role. . Then, after winning the normal symbol (operational lottery), when the next special symbol (internal lottery) is selected, the “variable number of limits” is set again. The probability variation winning in this case corresponds to the first time after the probability variation ends, so the possibility of the probability variation winning is added 15 times continuously including the first time (the remaining “limiter count” is 14 times). .

  In this case, [F19] Probability change is once ended by reaching the limiter as a game flow. However, if the winning symbol at the time of reaching the limiter is forced to “one-shot symbol 3”, [F31] the next probability change winning from the short time Sometimes the “limiter count” is newly set and [F19] is resumed during the probability change (chance zone continuation). If it happens to be “single (normal) symbol 1” or “single (normal) symbol 1” after reaching the limiter, 100 times are added as the number of times the time shortening function is activated. Shift to the above [F31] time. Therefore, the ratio of transition to [F31] time reduction after reaching the limiter is the selection ratio of “single (normal) symbol 1”, “single (normal) symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol 1” and “probability variation symbol 2”. It becomes 35% synthesized.

  In any case, by winning the “single symbol with short time” after reaching the limiter, it is possible to realize a game characteristic as if the chance zone seemed to be continued (winning for internal continuous lottery). Here too, the “variable number of limiters” is not increased in game control, but forced single symbol winning (or pure single symbol winning) due to reaching the limiter in the meantime is generated. There is no increase in gambling.

[4] End pattern when reaching the limiter (Chance zone continuation non-winning)
In FIG. 30, (G): On the other hand, if it is matched with “probability pattern 3” at the 16th consecutive time after reaching the limiter, it is forcibly changed to “single pattern 4”. In this case, since the forced “single symbol 4” does not include the number of times the time shortening function is activated (0 times = no time saving), after the completion of the major role, [F1a] shifts to the normal state and [F19] is in the process of changing the probability. The game ends. Therefore, the rate at which the chance zone ends after reaching the limiter is 60%, which is the selection rate of “probability variation 3”.

[5] 1G continuous pattern when reaching the limiter (chance zone 1G consecutive winning)
In FIG. 31, (H): Alternatively, when the “limiter count” reaches the remaining zero and corresponds to “probability variation 4”, it is forcibly changed to “single-shot symbol 4”. In addition, although the case where an addition does not generate | occur | produce is mentioned as an example here, the case where an addition generate | occur | produces on the way is the same.

  In FIG. 31, (F): In this case, the forced “one-shot symbol 4” is not added with the time reduction function activation count, but the special time reduction function activation count is added 100 times. [F100] Shifts to normal (low probability special time). In the special time shortening state, the variation time of the normal symbol is not shortened and is set to a normal length, so that the normal symbol normally varies. However, since the normal symbol lottery (operating lottery) is in a high probability state, the normal symbol (operating lottery) is won almost at the first change. When the variable start winning device 28 is actuated to win a start winning opening 28a, an internal lottery is performed to change the special symbol.

  In FIG. 31, (I): At this time, if a special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is selected (a selection ratio of 96%), the “limiter count” is set again. The probability variation winning in this case corresponds to the first time after the probability variation ends, so the possibility of the probability variation winning is added 15 times continuously including the first time (the remaining “limiter count” is 14 times). . In this case, as the game flow, [F19] during the probability change is temporarily terminated by reaching the limiter, and the “time reduction state” is also terminated and the appearance is normal, but apparently the normal symbol changes once. After that, [F19] re-entered during certainty.

  In FIG. 31, (K): Or even if a special symbol (internal lottery) is won (selection ratio 4%), after the big hit game ends, it will enter [F31] time shortage, and in the game flow, the chance zone (low Probability time shortened state).

  In FIG. 31, (K): When the next special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is selected, the “variable number of times” is set again. The probability variation winning in this case corresponds to the first time after the probability variation ends, so the possibility of the probability variation winning is added 15 times continuously including the first time (the remaining “limiter count” is 14 times). . In this case, as the game flow, [F19] during the probability change is temporarily terminated by reaching the limiter, and the “time reduction state” is also terminated and the appearance is normal, but apparently the normal symbol changes once. After that, [F31] shifts to a short time, and from there, [F19] re-enters during certain change.

  In any case, when the limiter is reached, winning with a “single-shot symbol with special time shortening” makes it possible to realize a game characteristic as if the chance zones were immediately continuous (so-called 1G series). The ratio of shifting to [F100] normal (low probability special time short) when reaching the limiter is 5% which is the selection ratio of “probability variation 4”. In addition, here, the probable winnings are not continued until the limiter count is exceeded in the game control, and the compulsory single-shot winning due to reaching the limiter is generated in the meantime. It won't increase.

  The above is an outline of the prominent patterns [1] to [5] of the game flow by the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In particular, the above-mentioned [2] limiter addition pattern and [3] continuation pattern when reaching the limiter The player's profit increases as each game flow occurs. In addition, [5] The 1G continuous pattern when the limiter is reached, the player's profit is revived without any significant gaps due to the occurrence of this game flow. However, the above patterns [2], [3], and [5] are only performed on the control processing by the main control CPU 72, and it is difficult for the player to directly feel the flow.

  Of course, if the display mode of the special symbol display device 34 is carefully observed, it is possible for the player to confirm what winning symbol the game corresponds to during the game. However, the special symbol display device 34 itself is a 7-segment LED, and the display mode of any winning symbol is somewhat symbolic (for example, “巳”, “self”, “L”, “¬”, “Γ”). Therefore, it is difficult to instantaneously determine the type of winning symbol from such a display mode.

  Further, the “limiter count” is an internal control variable, and is not displayed on the game state display device 38 in particular, so that the “limiter count” is added during the game, The player can directly know the control information such as that the “Limiter count” has reached the remaining 0, that when the limiter is reached, it has been selected for a single symbol with a short time, or that it has been selected for a single symbol with a special time when it reaches the limiter. difficult.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, an effect technique is used to easily convey to the player that the game flow is proceeding along the patterns [1] to [5]. Hereinafter, the production technique employed in the present embodiment will be described with some examples. Note that these are merely examples, and there is no particular limitation on the contents of the effect design and the effect image.

[Normal design per design]
First, FIG. 32 is a continuous diagram showing an example of effects executed when [F3] normal symbols are hit. This effect example corresponds to normal symbol variation display and stop display, and is specifically an example of a variation display effect and a result display effect based on the effect symbol. Of these, the variable display effect corresponds to a series of effects that are performed during the period from when the normal symbol starts variable display to when it is stopped and displayed (including the fixed stop). The result display effect is an effect that represents that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the operation lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols. As described above, since the normal symbol display device 33 itself is a lighting / flashing display using two LEDs, it does not have an appealing appearance. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 basically performs a variable display effect and a result display effect using the effect symbols. In addition, since the normal symbol is only displayed in a simple manner (for example, one upper lamp is lit), the player can determine whether or not the winning symbol is selected unless the result is a result display by the effect symbol. Hard to notice. On the contrary, this means that the player basically has a tendency to judge the result of the internal lottery from the contents of the production, and it can be said that the production plays an important role in the game flow.

  The effect symbols include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. Each effect design is a design of a picture tag to which some image (for example, a character not shown) is attached together with, for example, Chinese numerals “1” to “9”. These left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol constitute a symbol sequence in which, for example, the Chinese numerals are arranged in descending order of “9” to “1”. Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen.

[Variable display production start]
In FIG. 32 (A): Synchronized with the start of the change of the normal symbol, the change display effect is started when the three effect symbols scroll and change on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. That is, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, the variable display effect is started such that the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol scroll in the vertical direction on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. In the figure, the change display of the effect symbol is simply indicated by a downward arrow. Although not shown here, at this time, in the display screen, for example, an image representing a “seaside scene” is displayed as an image as a background of the effect design. In addition, after this, for example, a notice effect may be performed by displaying an image of a character, an item, or the like on the display screen.

[Reach condition occurs]
(B) in FIG. 32: For example, when a certain amount of time has elapsed, the left effect symbol first stops changing. In this example, the effect design representing the Chinese numeral “5” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Further, the right effect symbol stops changing, and at this time, the effect symbol representing the Chinese numeral “5” is also stopped at the middle position of the screen, so that the reach state occurs. At this time, the medium performance symbol is changing. In this example, no effect symbols other than the effect symbols stopped on the screen are displayed.

  In general, when all three of the same type of effect symbols are stopped on the effect, it is “winning”, and here, there is only one of the remaining medium effect symbols until “winning” is confirmed. Although not particularly illustrated, it may be an aspect in which character information such as “reach!” Is displayed on the display screen, and a sound is output together.

[Reach production]
FIG. 32 (C): After the reach state is generated, the process until the last effect symbol (medium effect symbol) is stopped and displayed is expressed in various contents. In this example, a process is shown in which numbers “1” to “5” are moved so as to fly around the display screen, and numbers are sequentially dropped from “1”. This kind of performance is intended to remind the player of the notion that “If the last five Chinese characters are left,” the player will continue to expect. Although not shown in the figure, a mode in which a notice effect after the occurrence of reach is performed by displaying an image of a character or the like on the display screen in this process may be used.

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 32 (D): The last medium effect symbol stops substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the normal symbol (not necessarily at the same time). In the example shown in the figure, the Chinese numeral “5” remains on the screen without being erased, and the left, middle, and right production symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of “5”-“5”-“5”. Is done. However, in this embodiment, the normal symbol (operation lottery) (winning in the first stage lottery, winning in the operation lottery) is still in the above [F19] high probability (the desired lottery result is obtained in the second stage lottery). It is not a content that appeals to “hits” on a large scale. For example, the “three-piece” image is relaxed to some extent by changing the display mode of the medium effect symbol (for example, the display color of Chinese numerals) from the left effect symbol and the medium effect symbol.

[Direction when variable start winning device is activated]
Next, FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of effects executed when [F4] variable start winning device is operated. In this example, for example, a female character appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and an effect of generating a dialogue such as “Please make a right strike!” Is performed. In addition, a speech balloon image in which dialogue is written is displayed, and an arrow indicating the lower right direction of the board surface is displayed therein. By executing such an effect, it is possible to prompt the player to “right-hand” and to be aware that the operation of the variable start winning device 28 is started. At this time, sound may be generated from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in accordance with the display of the dialogue as character information on the display screen.

[Direction when special symbol changes]
FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effects executed when the above [F7] special symbol changes (within the fluctuation time). In this example, it is assumed that the game flow proceeds from the special symbol variation of [F7] to the probability variation symbol 1, 2 winning of [F16].

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), in the initial stage of this production, images of female characters (left side) and enemy characters (right side) are displayed side by side, and they rub each other. A state where sparks are scattered in the middle is expressed stunningly by moving images. Further, by appropriately displaying characters such as “game” on the display screen, it is possible to remind the player that “the game of two players will finally begin”. Further, at this time, the dialogue of each character (for example, “absolutely win!”, “Please come!”, Etc.) may be output as sound. In this case, for example, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the content of the dialogue (the more the content of the dialogue is more positive, the higher the degree of expectation).

  In FIG. 34 (B): In the middle of the production, the two characters disappear from the display screen and the character information “Janken” is displayed large. As a result, it is possible to remind the player of the notion that “characters are fighting against each other”. In addition, it may be a mode in which a shout, sound effect, BGM, etc., such as “Janken de match” are output as sound.

  In FIG. 35 (C): In the middle stage of the production, two characters display a moving image with the content “Janken's hand out”. In this example, a series of situations from the left side of the screen to the appearance of the friendly character's hand “Choki” and the appearance of the enemy character's hand “par” from the right side of the screen are represented. At this time, in accordance with the movement of each character, a mode in which a shout such as “Janken-pon!” Is output as sound.

  In FIG. 35 (D): At the end of the production, it is displayed that the ally character has won the victory as a result of the game. In this example, the ally-winning character is a close-up in the center of the display screen, and the appearance of showing the victory V-sign beside the face is expressed in a stunning manner. In addition, the display screen displays the word “I won!” To remind the player that they won “Janken,” and “ Can be taught.

  In addition, the above example of production can also be applied to the case where the single symbol 1 winning of [F11] is advanced from the special symbol change of [F7]. On the other hand, when proceeding from the special symbol variation of [F7] to the probability variation symbol 3 winning of [F13] or proceeding to the single symbol 2 of [F9], the following effect examples can be executed.

FIG. 36 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect at the time of chance zone entry failure.
36 (A): In this example, a series of states from the left of the screen until the friendly character's hand “Choki” appears and from the right of the screen the enemy character's hand “Goo” appears. It is expressed.

  In FIG. 36 (B): It is displayed that, as a result of the match, unfortunately the ally character has been defeated. In this example, the defeated ally character becomes a close-up in the center of the display screen, and the state of disappointment is expressed in a stunning manner. In addition, the character “Lose ...” is displayed on the display screen, reminding the player that he was defeated by Janken. Can't be taught ".

[Direction during certain change]
Next, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of effects executed when the game flow progresses during the probability change of [F19] from the above [F18] variable winning device operation.

  FIG. 37 (A): For example, when the variable winning device [F18] is operated, for example, “right-handed” character information is displayed along with the background image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the game area 8a is displayed. An arrow symbol indicating the right side portion of is displayed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to prompt the player to “right-hand” and to be aware that a winning accompanying the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 occurs. At this time, the background image represents, for example, a state in which a female character who has won in the previous production example is sitting relaxed.

  In addition, a limiter remaining number meter (reference symbol M) corresponding to the remaining “limiter count”, for example, is displayed at the lower position in the screen. The limiter remaining number meter M displays the “limiter count” at the present time. Is displayed in a bar graph-like manner. In this example, in the rectangular frame of the limiter remaining number meter M, the “limiter count” is maximum (15 times) in a state where all the vertically long blocks are fully lit up to the right end. After this, when the game flow progresses during the variable change of [F19] from the operation of the variable winning device of [F18], the display on the limiter remaining number meter M is decreased by one to 14 times.

[Limiter remaining meter production]
FIG. 37 (B): While the above [F19] loop is repeated in the above-mentioned [F19], the “right-handed” character information is continuously displayed on the screen together with the background image, and the right side portion in the game area 8a is also displayed. An arrow symbol is displayed. On the other hand, the limiter remaining number meter M is displayed in such a manner that the number of lighting blocks decreases one by one every time a probability variation winning occurs. With such a display mode of the limiter remaining number meter M, the player is reminded that the remaining number of limiters that are probably changing is gradually decreasing, and the internal information used in the actual game flow. ("Limiter count") can be transmitted (taught, suggested) to the player.

[Director on limiter]
Next, FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect that is executed when a limiter is added due to a single-winning winning change. However, the actual number of extra additions differs depending on the number of remaining limiters at the time of occurrence, and it is difficult for the player to visually determine at which stage the extra addition occurred. Various aspects can be considered for the presentation technique (how to show) when expressing this on the presentation.

  FIG. 38 (A): For example, even if the “limiter count” is internally increased by 10 times, this can be divided into 5 times and the additional effect can be executed twice. In this case, an image simulating a relatively small heart shape is displayed on the screen, and information on the number of times of addition, for example, “+5” is displayed inside the image. In addition, an effect of increasing the display of the limiter remaining number meter M by 5 times is performed (not shown). Thereby, it can be transmitted to the player that “the remaining limiter count has been added five times”. After that, for example, when the limiter remaining number meter M becomes less displayed, an additional effect for five times is executed. Thereby, although the number of times of addition per production is reduced, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and surprise by generating a number of addition effects.

  (B) in FIG. 38: Alternatively, when the limiter remaining number meter M has already been displayed with a small remaining amount, an actual increase of 12 times can be expressed as an additional effect. In this case, an image simulating a relatively large heart shape is displayed on the screen, and information on the number of times of addition, for example, “+12” is displayed inside the image. In addition, an effect of increasing the display of the limiter remaining number meter M by 12 degrees at a stretch is performed (not shown). Thereby, it can be transmitted to the player that “the remaining limiter count has been added 12 times at a time”. In addition, when the limiter remaining number meter M display is low, an additional has occurred, so that the tension of “the limiter may be gone” is released, and the feeling of relief and joy due to the addition is displayed. be able to.

[Direction when reaching the limiter]
Next, FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect executed when the limiter is reached. For example, when the remaining “limiter count” reaches 0 times in the game flow, the following example effects are executed.

[End production]
In FIG. 39, (A): In this case, for example, the character information “chance zone end” is displayed on the screen, and the limiter remaining number meter M displays zero. As a result, the player is instructed to “end during probability change” and contributes to maintaining motivation for the next probability change entry.

[Continuation (revival) production]
39 (B): On the other hand, in the case of shifting to [F31] time reduction after reaching the limiter in the actual game flow, the continuation effect is executed following the above-mentioned end effect. In this case, an effect of dropping the movable body 40f to the front side of the liquid crystal display 42 is performed. In addition, the appearance as if the female character in the background image is surprised at the fall of the movable body 40f is expressed in a stunning manner. At the lower position in the screen, for example, an effect is produced in which the number displayed on the limiter remaining number meter M returns to full (full). Although not particularly illustrated, the movable body 40f may return to the original position after this, and a character such as “continuation of chance zone” may be displayed on the screen, for example. In any case, it is possible to give a big surprise to the player by executing such a continuous effect. Further, by using the movable body 40f, it is possible to enhance the visual appeal and maximize the effect of the presentation.

[Background change production]
In addition, in the present embodiment, for example, when the “limiter count” decreases in the game flow, an effect of changing the background image according to the remaining count is performed. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of a background image that changes as the game flow progresses.

[Initial stage production]
In FIG. 40 (A): For example, in the early stage of the transition to [F19] in the game flow, the background image is the previous “female character wearing a yukata”, and this is, for example, the “initial stage” . In this case, since the content of the background image is relatively calm, it is possible to express a stable impression that has just shifted to the probability change. Although not shown here, it is assumed that the above-mentioned limiter remaining number meter M, “right-handed” character display, and the like are displayed on the display screen (the same applies hereinafter).

[Yukata stage production]
40B: When the remaining “limiter count” decreases to some extent as the game flow progresses (for example, the remaining 10 to 6 times), the background image is changed based on lottery for effect control. Production is performed. In this example, for example, a large “female character wearing a yukata” is displayed on the display screen, and this is, for example, a “yukata stage”. In this way, by performing an effect (stage change effect) that changes from the “initial stage” to the “yukata stage”, the visual impact on the player is enhanced, and [F19] Can give a sense of continuity and a sense of tension.

[Fireworks stage production]
In FIG. 40 (C): When the game flow further progresses and the “limiter count” gradually decreases (for example, the remaining 5 to 3 times), the background image is further changed based on the lottery for effect control. Production is performed. In this example, for example, the display screen is changed to “Landscape of fireworks in the night sky”, and “Scenery of another female character looking up at fireworks” is displayed in a stunning manner. In the present embodiment, this is, for example, a “fireworks stage”. By executing such an effect of changing to the “fireworks stage”, it is possible to finally make the player feel that the game in the middle of [F19] probability change has reached the climax.

[Festival stage production]
In FIG. 40 (D): In this example, the background image is changed to “festival scenery”, and in this embodiment, this is referred to as “festival stage”. This “festival stage” represents that the remaining “number of limiters” is small (for example, 2 to 1 times). By executing such an effect to change to the “festival stage”, the player can realize that [F19] the game that is undergoing certain change is low, or add it when the limiter arrives (or before it reaches). It can make you feel nervous about whether continuation will occur.

[Direction without continuation of chance zone]
Next, FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect executed when the chance zone does not continue when reaching the limiter (when returning to the normal state or shifting to the special time reduction state). Here again, the following effects are executed when the remaining “limiter count” reaches 0 in the game flow.

[Chance zone end production]
In FIG. 41, (A): Upon reaching the limiter, for example, character information of “chance zone end” is displayed on the screen, and the display number of the limiter remaining number meter M becomes zero. As a result, the player can be instructed to “end during probability change” for the time being, and the game flow can be restored to the normal state.

[Game description production]
In FIG. 41 (B): When the limiter is reached in the actual game flow, when [F1a] is normal or [F100] is normal (low probability special time short), the game description follows the above-mentioned end effect. Production is performed. In this example, for example, a female character appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and an effect of giving a speech such as “Please return to the left” is performed. In addition, an arrow symbol indicating the left portion in the game area 8a is displayed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to prompt the player to “left-hand” and to make it clear that the chance zone has ended. At this time, sound may be generated from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in accordance with the display of the dialogue as character information on the display screen. In addition, if the normal symbol is already changing, an effect may be provided in which the reduced-displayed effect symbol (mini symbol) is variably displayed at the lower right corner position in the display screen, for example.

  In FIG. 41 (C): A variable display effect is executed as a main effect in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 in accordance with the normal symbol variable display. If the normal symbol has already been displayed in a variable manner when the main character ends, the variable display effect is executed within the remaining variable time.

[When returning to normal status]
Although not specifically illustrated, if the internal state actually returns to [F1a] normal and the result of the normal symbol lottery corresponds to non-winning, the left-middle is almost synchronized with the stop display of the normal symbol. -The effect design on the right is stopped and displayed in the form of a combination at the time of non-winning (for example, "three"-"five"-"six" etc.).

[When Chance Zone 1G runs]
On the other hand, when the internal state shifts to [F100] normal (low-probability special time short), effects are executed in the following flow.

FIG. 42 is a continuous diagram showing an effect example (special variation display effect) when the chance zone 1G is continuously generated.
[End production → Game explanation production]
In FIG. 42 (A): With the end of the main role, an effect image that prompts the player to place a game ball in the left part of the game area 8 is displayed in the same way as the above “game explanation effect”. Thereby, it can be impressed on the stage that the “chance zone has ended” for the player as well. At this time, if the normal symbol is already in the variable display, the variable display effect is performed in a state where the effect symbol is reduced and displayed (mini symbol display) at the lower right corner position of the display screen, for example. In this case, the variation of the normal symbol is started during the major role (time shortening function and special time shortening function are not activated), and the operation lottery is performed with a low probability.

[1G notice announcement]
In FIG. 42 (B): Following the game explanation effect, a notice effect (or state suggestion effect) in which the same female character utters a dialogue such as “maybe a great chance !?” is performed. By such an effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that “the player may have shifted to some advantageous state”. In addition, the notice effect is performed, for example, using a period until the variable display of the normal symbol started while playing the big role ends. At this time, at the lower right corner position of the display screen, the reduced effect design is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner.

[First fluctuation in the special time reduction state]
In FIG. 42 (C): For example, when a game ball driven into the left portion in the game area 8 passes the middle start gate 20, the first normal symbol variation display is performed after the chance zone ends, and on the display screen, The variable display effect using the effect design is started. Alternatively, if there is a normal symbol operation memory (one or more) at this time, the operation memory is consumed and the normal symbol variation display is performed. At this time, with the end of the main character, the special time shortening function is internally operated on the control by the main control CPU 72, and the normal symbol lottery (operation lottery, first stage lottery) is in a high probability state.

[Preliminary notice before reach occurs]
In FIG. 42 (D): The effect design during the variable display is displayed in a state where the entire image is transparent, for example. For this reason, in the drawing, the three effect symbol sequences are all indicated by downward arrows. At the beginning of such a variable display effect, for example, the cut-in image C1 first appears at the upper right corner position of the display screen, then the second cut-in image C2 appears at the lower left corner position, and further the upper screen position. The notice effect of the aspect in which the third cut-in image C3 appears is performed. These cut-in images C <b> 1 to C <b> 3 are displayed so as to divide one after another into, for example, a display screen during variable display, thereby increasing the apparent impact. As a result, it is possible to attract the player to be interested in the current variation display, and to have a sense of expectation for winning and a sense that “the chance zone may be resumed immediately”.

[Reach condition occurs]
Although not specifically illustrated, for example, the left effect design representing the Chinese numeral “seven” is stopped first, and then the change of the right effect design representing the same Chinese numeral “seven” is stopped. At this time, the medium effect symbol is still changing, but the reach state by the Chinese numerals “seven”-“changing”-“seven” occurs in the display screen. At this time, character information such as “reach” may be displayed in the display screen, or sound such as “reach” may be generated from the speakers 54, 55, 56.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs]
In FIG. 42 (E): After the reach state occurs, for example, by displaying character information such as “Large chance!” At the center position of the display screen, a notice effect is generated after the first reach. Also, in the notice effect after the first reach, the visual image appealing to the player is displayed by displaying an image in which the background image of the screen is darkened as a whole and the flashes (flashes) radiate from the center position. The impression is further enhanced. By executing such a notice effect, the player can be reminded of the possibility that “the chance zone may be resumed immediately”, and can have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the 1G series.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 42 (F): Following the notice effect after the first reach, for example, images representing the Chinese numerals “1” to “8” are displayed in a three-dimensional sequence on the screen. An effect is performed in which images of Chinese numerals are erased from the screen in the order of “one”, “two”, “three”, “four”,. Such an effect is also performed for the purpose of suggesting (impliciting) or reminding the player that the Chinese numeral “seven” remains “unerased” until the end. Also, up to the Chinese numeral “5” was erased, but the “six” was not erased and remained in front of the screen, or conversely, the Chinese numeral “6” was erased, but further up to the Chinese numeral “seven” If it is deleted and the Chinese numeral “8” remains, it means “out of”. Therefore, during this time, the Chinese numbers “2”, “3”, “4”, ... are erased in order, and as the order of the Chinese numbers “6” approaches, the player feels nervous. And expectation will also increase. After this, for example, if the Chinese numeral “six” is erased on the screen, then the Chinese numeral “seven” is finally erased without being erased. The possibility of “stage wins” will increase, so the player's tension will increase at once.

[Preliminary notice after the occurrence of reach (second time)]
In Fig. 42 (G): Reach production has finally come to an end, with images representing the Chinese numerals "six" and "seven" overlapped in the center of the screen to create a close-up shot and show which is the disappearance of which remains. ing. When such reach production approaches the end of the game, the image of the character suddenly appears as a cut-in on the screen, and the content that the character emits some dialogue (the content that expresses a spiritual expression) (Good) will be announced after the occurrence of reach (second time). At this time, for example, the contents of the reach production are development that “if the Chinese numeral“ six ”is erased, the chance of winning“ seven ”-“ seven ”-“ seven ”increases”. Therefore, by causing the cut-in image of the character to appear at this timing, it is possible to obtain an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “may be a hit”.

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 42 (H): The last medium effect symbol stops substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the normal symbol. In this example, an effect design representing the Chinese numeral “seven” is stopped and displayed at the center of the screen. Thereby, it can be taught on the stage that the player has won “seven”-“seven”-“seven”.

  Although not shown here, after this, for example, a confirmed stop display is also performed for a result display effect as an effect symbol substantially in synchronization with a fixed stop display of a normal symbol. The effect design fixed stop display is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle, and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. By performing such a confirmation stop display, the player can be informed that the final winning is confirmed even in the production.

(Right-handed screen)
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33, for example, an image that prompts the player to drive the game ball into the right side portion in the game area 8 is displayed. In addition, the variable start winning device 28 is operated under the control of the main control CPU 72, and winning at the start winning port 28a becomes possible. Then, when the player actually performs an operation of driving a game ball into the right portion in the game area 8, a winning to the start winning opening 28 a occurs, and a special symbol lottery (internal lottery, second stage lottery) is performed. It is executed and the special symbol changes. As described above, even if the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is “low probability state”, the winning probability is almost 1 / (65534/65536).

[Occurrence of chance zone 1G ream]
As shown in the table of FIG. 18, during the operation of the special time shortening function in this embodiment, the number of times of the time shortening function is activated (100 times or 10,000 times), regardless of which winning symbol is selected in the special symbol lottery. ) Is added. Therefore, after that, the chance zone entry success effect shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 is performed (time shortening state transition possibility execution execution means), and the chance zone continues substantially at the first change (so-called first game). Will occur.

The above is the flow of effects executed when winning in the chance zone 1G continuous lottery when reaching the limiter. By executing such effects together, it is possible for the player to clearly realize the following game flow.
(1) The chance zone that has entered first has ended once ((A), (B), etc. in FIG. 41). As a result, the game has been returned to the normal state ((A) in FIG. 42).
(2) There is a possibility that the state has shifted to an advantageous state while returning to the normal state ((B) in FIG. 42).
(3) The first fluctuation after the end of the chance zone has a high expectation ((D), (E), etc. in FIG. 42).
(4) Actually hit the first time of the change ((H) in FIG. 42, etc.).
(5) It was possible to immediately enter the chance zone from that point (FIGS. 33, 34, 35, etc.).

  By realizing the above game flow in production, the player can recognize that “1G ream has occurred after the end of the chance zone” and feel that he has realized a game flow that is beneficial to him. Can make you feel satisfied.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-mentioned effect per normal symbol (FIG. 32), the effect when the variable start winning device is activated (FIG. 33), the effect when the special symbol fluctuates (FIGS. 34, 35, and 36), the effect during probability change (FIG. 37), and the limiter addition effect (FIG. 38), Limiter arrival effect (FIG. 39), Background change effect (FIG. 40), Chance zone end effect (FIG. 41), Normal symbol per effect when chance zone 1G is generated (FIG. 42), etc. It is controlled through the control process.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a period of several tens of μs to several ms) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes a command reception process (step S400), an effect symbol management process (step S402), a normal symbol post-effect effect management process (step S404), a display output process (step S405), a lamp driving process (step S406), This is a configuration including a subroutine group of an acoustic drive process (step S408), an effect random number update process (step S410), and other processes (step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The production commands transmitted from the main control CPU 72 include, for example, a start gate passage command, a normal operation memory number command, a start opening winning tone control command, a demonstration production command, a lottery result command, a variation pattern command, a variation Start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop command, status designation command, special status designation command, time shortening function activation count command (count cut counter number command), special time shortening function activation count command (count cut counter count command), There are limiter remaining command and error notification command.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the result display effect using the effect symbol. In this process, the contents of the above normal symbol effect (FIG. 32) and the normal symbol effect (FIG. 42) when the chance zone 1G is continuously generated are controlled.

  Step S404: In the normal symbol after-effects management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effects after winning in the normal symbol lottery (operation lottery). For example, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of effects when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, and controls the contents of effects when the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed. In this process, the above-described variable start winning device operation effect (FIG. 33), special symbol change effect (FIGS. 34, 35, and 36), probability change effect (FIG. 37), limiter addition effect (FIG. 38), The contents such as the effect after reaching the limiter (FIG. 39), the background change effect (FIG. 40), the chance zone end effect (FIG. 41), the effect per ordinary symbol when the chance zone 1G is continuously generated (FIG. 42), and the like are controlled. Note that the contents of the post symbol management processing for normal symbols will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S405: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 gives basic control information of the effect contents to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) (for example, the number of working memories of normal symbols, the variable effect pattern number, the notice effect) Number, effect mode number, limiter added effect pattern number, limiter remaining number meter display number pattern number, background change effect pattern number, revival effect pattern number, end effect pattern number, chance zone 1G consecutive effect pattern number, etc.) To do. As a result, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146 and VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed contents of the effect (functions as special variation effect execution means and various effect execution means). Fulfill.)

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next acoustic drive process, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the sound drive circuit 134 about the effect contents (for example, BGM, audio data, etc. during various effects). Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random numbers include, for example, a random number used for selecting a notice and a random number used for a background change lottery (effect lottery).

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the driving IC of the movable body 40f. The movable body 40f operates using the movable body solenoid 57 as a drive source, and performs an effect in synchronism with the display of the image by the liquid crystal display 42 as described above or independently.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the after-hit effect management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Normal presentation management processing per symbol]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the after-effect production management process for normal symbols. For example, the after-hit effect management process for the normal symbol is, for example, an execution selection process (step S500), an initial variable start winning device operation process (step S502), a special symbol change-time effect process (step S504), and a major role start effect process (step S506). ), A group of subroutines for the end effect process (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects the first variable start winning device operating process (step S502) as the first jump destination. On the other hand, if the variable start winning device operation process (step S502) has already been completed and a special symbol variation pattern command (or a start opening winning tone control command) has been received, the effect control CPU 126 can execute the next jump. As a destination, the special symbol variation effect process (step S504) is selected. If the special symbol variation effect processing (step S504) has been completed and the special symbol (internal lottery) winning command has been received, the effect control CPU 126 will perform the effect processing after starting the big role as the next jump destination (step S506). Select. Then, the effect control CPU 126 selects the end process (step S508) as the next jump destination when the end flag is set in the effect process after the start of the big role. Note that the first variable start winning device activation process (step S502) and the special symbol variation effect process (step S504) are not selected as jump destinations when a state designation command representing "time reduction state" is received. This is because, when the game flow is once shifted to the “time reduction state” ([F19] during probability change or [F31] time reduction), the center of the effect content is the above-described effect during change (FIG. 37) or limiter addition effect (FIG. 38), effect when reaching the limiter (FIG. 39), background change effect (FIG. 40), chance zone end effect (FIG. 41), normal symbol per effect when chance zone 1G has occurred (FIG. 42), etc. This is because there is no need to execute the variable start winning device operating effect (FIG. 33) or the special symbol fluctuation effect (FIGS. 34, 35, and 36) during this period.

  Step S502: In the first variable start winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect when the variable start winning device 26 is operated after the first hit of the normal symbol (operation lottery). The contents of the effect controlled here are the same as the effects when the variable start winning device is activated (FIG. 33). For example, a message such as “Right-handed!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. By displaying, the progress status in the game flow is guided to the player. By executing such an effect, it is possible to prevent the player from digesting the game indiscriminately and to reconfirm the purpose consciousness to prevent a decrease in gaming motivation.

  Step S504: In the special symbol variation production process, the production control CPU 126 can produce the content corresponding to the special symbol variation display or stop display. The content of the effect controlled here is the same as the special symbol change effect (FIGS. 34, 35, and 36) described above (time shortening state transferable effect execution means). By performing such an effect, the player is expected to see whether or not he / she can enter the chance zone (or short time) of the chance to change due to the special symbol (internal lottery) fluctuation after the first winning of the normal symbol (acting lottery) It is possible to provide fun and excitement.

  Step S506: In the effect processing after the start of the big role, the effect control CPU 126, as described above, the effect during probability change (FIG. 37), the limiter addition effect (FIG. 38), the effect when reaching the limiter (FIG. 39), and the background change effect (FIG. 40). Etc. are controlled. As a result, information on the flow and progress of the game after the game flow has changed to [F19] Probability Change or [F31] Time Shortening is communicated to the player, or the “limiter count” addition is strongly urged. Can be.

  Step S508: In the end effect process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the content of the effect accompanying the end of [F19] probability change. The content of the effect controlled here is the same as the aspect ((A) in FIG. 39, (A) in FIG. 41) representing the “chance zone end” among the above-mentioned effects upon reaching the limiter. By executing such an effect, once the [F19] probability change is completed, the player is informed in the game flow, and the game motivation is maintained for the next transition to [F19] probability change. Or increase the expectation of whether or not the chance zone 1G run will occur.

[Direction processing after the start of a major role]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the effect process after the start of a big game. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 performs special symbol (internal lottery) winning symbol-specific (single shot or probability change) processing.

  Step S600: That is, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to any of “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4”. This confirmation can be performed based on the winning symbol command received from the main control CPU 72. For example, the effect control CPU 126 confirms the winning symbol command stored in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms that the current winning symbol is one of “probable variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” (Yes). ), And then proceeds to step S602.

  Step S602: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes an effect pattern selection process during chance. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 creates specific effect patterns for the above-mentioned effect during change (FIG. 37), limiter addition effect (FIG. 38), limiter arrival effect (FIG. 39), background change effect (FIG. 40), and the like. select. The contents of the during-chance effect pattern selection process will be described later using another flowchart.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S600 that the current winning symbol does not correspond to any of the “probable variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 4” (step S600: No), the effect control CPU 126 proceeds to step S604.

  Step S604: Next, the production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current winning symbol corresponds to the “single symbol with time reduction”. This confirmation can be confirmed based on, for example, the time reduction function operation number command received from the main control CPU 72. That is, the effect control CPU 126 confirms, for example, the time shortening function activation number command stored in the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms that the value is greater than 0 (> 0) (Yes), then proceeds to step S606. move on.

  Step S606: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 sets the effect limiter remaining number counter to the maximum. That is, the effect control CPU 126 stores in advance, for example, an effect limiter remaining counter in the count area of the RAM 130 based on the limiter remaining number command received from the main control CPU 72 in the previous command reception process (step S400 in FIG. 43). However, in step S606, the effect control CPU 126 sets the effect limiter remaining number counter to the maximum value (for example, 15 times). This is because, if the winning symbol of the special symbol (internal lottery) falls under “single symbol with a short time”, the subsequent game flow shifts from [F31] short time to [F19] during probability change as described above. Furthermore, this corresponds to the occurrence of resetting of the “limiter count” in the processing of the main control CPU 72.

  Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes the effect pattern selection process during chance with the value of the effect limiter remaining counter set to the maximum value.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S604 that the current winning symbol does not correspond to the “single symbol with time reduction” (step S604: No), the effect control CPU 126 proceeds to step S608.

  Step S608: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 sets an end process flag. As a result, the end effect process (step S508 in FIG. 44) is selected as the next jump destination in the execution selection process (step S500 in FIG. 44) after returning to the normal symbol hit effect management process (FIG. 44). Will be.

[Dance pattern selection process during chance]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the during-chance effect pattern selection process executed in the previous post-starter effect process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S700: First, the effect control CPU 126 acquires the value of the limiter remaining number counter. The limiter remaining number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 130 as described above, and is normally updated (subtracted update) based on the value of the limiter remaining number command, or corresponds to the occurrence of a limiter reset (addition). The maximum value is set.

  Step S702: Next, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect content to be given priority from the difference between the limiter remaining number displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 and the internal limiter remaining number. For example, the effect control CPU 126 first calculates the difference between the display number of the limiter remaining number meter M currently displayed in the screen and the value of the limiter remaining number counter. Then, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect content to be prioritized from the priority effect selection table (not shown) according to the calculation result.

[Direction priority]
The effect pattern during chance mainly includes the above-mentioned limiter addition effect (FIG. 38), the effect when the limiter is reached (FIG. 39, (A) in FIG. 41), the background change effect (FIG. 40), etc. It is desirable to determine whether or not to execute with priority based on the progress of the game flow. For example, even if the “limiter count” is added internally, the actual number of additions differs depending on the number of remaining limiters at the time of occurrence, and at what stage for the player It is difficult to visually determine whether an actual addition has occurred. Therefore, for example, even if the limiter remaining number is sufficiently large (for example, the remaining 14 times), the number of times of addition is relatively small. Therefore, the limiter addition effect (FIG. 38) is executed at this timing. But there is not much surprise (joy) for the player. On the other hand, when the limiter remaining number becomes considerably small (for example, the remaining three times or less), an additional number of times can be obtained. Therefore, the limiter addition effect (FIG. 38) is executed at this timing. As a result, the surprise (joy) increases for the player. Further, it is natural that the restoration effect upon reaching the limiter ((B) in FIG. 39) is actually executed at the timing when the “limiter count” becomes zero. In the present embodiment, based on the above-described concept of effect priority, the content of effects to be prioritized according to the difference between the number displayed on the limiter remaining number meter M and the value of the limiter remaining number counter is defined by a priority effect selection table (not shown). doing.

  Step S704: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the number-of-times increasing effect (limiter addition effect) is selected as the priority effect in the previous step S702. If the number-of-times effect (limiter addition effect) is actually the current priority effect (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S706.

  Step S706: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes a limiter number increase effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 performs an effect lottery using, for example, an effect lottery random number, and if this is won, the pattern number of the limiter added effect (FIG. 38) is selected. The limiter added effect pattern number selected here is output to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146 and VDP 152) in the display output process (step S405 in FIG. 43). As a result, the limiter addition effect shown in (A), (B), etc. in FIG. 38 is actually executed within the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  On the other hand, if the number-of-times increasing effect (limiter added effect) is not selected as the priority effect in the previous step S702, it is determined that the effect control CPU 126 times increasing effect (limiter added effect) is not the current priority effect (No). Step S708 is executed.

  Step S708: In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes other effect pattern selection processing. Also in this processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs effect lottery using the effect lottery random number, and when winning is selected, for example, the pattern number of the background change effect (FIG. 40) is selected. Alternatively, for example, when there is no difference between the number displayed on the limiter remaining number meter M and the actual limiter remaining number counter value and both are zero, the effect control CPU 126 reaches the limiter by effect lottery (probability 1/1). The pattern number of the time restoration effect ((A) and (B) in FIG. 39) is selected. The background change effect pattern number or the revival effect pattern number selected here is also output to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146 and VDP 152) in the display output process (step S405 in FIG. 43). Thereby, the background change effects shown in (A) to (D) in FIG. 40 are actually executed in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, or shown in (A) and (B) in FIG. The rebirth production will be executed.

  In each of the previous step S706 and step S708, particularly when the effect lottery is not won (effect non-winning), the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern number for reducing the display number of the limiter remaining number meter M. Thereby, in any case, an effect of reducing the display number of the limiter remaining number meter M in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 is executed.

[Summary of production techniques]
According to the example of the production method described above, information useful to the player can be provided as production in accordance with the progress of the game flow in the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, (1) the necessity of “right-handed” occurs per regular symbol, and that “winning” was obtained in “first stage lottery”, (2) variable start winning device 28 (start winning prize) The internal lottery (special map variation) was executed by winning a prize in the mouth 28a), and the "second stage lottery" was able to be performed, (3) in the internal lottery with a probable variation symbol (design with a short time) That the winning was obtained, and that the desired lottery result was obtained in the “second stage lottery”, (4) that the game flow was changed (entered) during [F19] probability change, and (5) [F19]. The remaining "limiter count" decreases during the probability change, (6) the "limiter count" is added, and (7) when the limiter is reached, the [F31] time is shortened and [F19] is restored to the probability change. (8) When the limiter reaches [F 9) Probability change ends, game flow returns to [F1] normal game, or (9) Probability change ends once [F19] reaches limiter, but internally [F100] normal change ( (10) The fact that there was a need for “right-handed” immediately after hitting a normal symbol from the advantageous state, and “first stage lottery” (11) The internal lottery (special drawing variation) has been executed by winning the variable start winning device 28 (start winning port 28a), and immediately proceeding to the “second stage lottery”. (12) The internal lottery was used to win a winning symbol (with a short time), and the “second stage lottery” gave the desired lottery result. (13) Chance zone From the end, the game flow is 1G ream [F 9] probability variation shifts in providing clarity to the player by directing information such that it has (rush) can (transfer, teaching, suggestion) to. Further, regarding (3) above, it can also be provided as information that the winning in the probability variation symbol (the symbol with a short time) was not obtained by the internal lottery.

  Thereby, while preventing the game from being performed indiscriminately while the progress of the game flow is not understood by the player, the game characteristics (the game characteristics by the second stage lottery and the chance zone) Continuity of profit by adding, continuity of profit by chance zone continuous lottery when reaching the limiter, and continuity of profit by chance zone 1G continuous lottery when reaching the limiter) can be fully enjoyed by the player. In addition, by clearly realizing from the content that the “limiter count” has actually increased in the game flow, it is possible for the player to play his / her own game results ([F19] 4% single win during certainty) The player can feel a certain level of satisfaction and achievement. Alternatively, by clearly realizing from the production contents that the revival occurred after reaching the limiter in the game flow, the game result was again given to the player (35% when the limiter was reached, and a short-term win was assigned. )), And the player can have a certain level of satisfaction and achievement. Furthermore, no resurrection occurred after reaching the limiter in the game flow, but by clearly realizing from the contents that the 1G ream in the chance zone has occurred, the player can play his own game here. The result (5% when the limiter is reached and a special short-time win has been awarded) can be realized, thereby allowing the player to have fresh surprises, satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, etc.

  In particular, in the internal game flow, the contents of the actual control processing are complicated for the mechanisms (6), (7), and (9) to (13), but in the present embodiment, this is used as effect information. It can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and not only the game flow but also the production technique is excellent.

[Usefulness in game flow]
In addition, in the present embodiment, the original game flow itself has the following utility.
(1) For example, [F16] The right (possibility) to generate a loop during [F19] probability change continuously 15 times including the first time by winning the [F16] probability change symbol 1 and 2 from the normal game To do. Accordingly, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a winning ball through the [F22] variable start winning device operation and the [F18] variable winning device operation for each loop, and the profit can be increased.

(2) In addition, [F19] If you win the [F29] single symbol 1, 2 winning in the middle of the loop of probability variation, [F38] after winning the time [F38] probability variation symbol 1-4 winning (probability variation ratio 96%) This is likely to occur, thereby causing a re-loop to [F19] probability change. In this case, since the “limiter count” is reset (reset) as described above, a new “limiter count” is added to the amount that has been digested in the previous loop. Become. As a result, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a winning ball through the [F22] variable start winning device operation and the [F18] variable winning device operation, and the profit can be further increased.

(3) Also, even if [F19] no additional increase occurs in the loop under certain probability and the remaining "limiter count" reaches 0, [F43] single-shot symbol 1, 2, or [ F45] Probability variation 1 and 2, winning → compulsory single-shot symbol 3 (combination selection ratio 35%), and then from [F31] time shortening, [F19] loop in probability variation can be resumed. Also in this case, since the “limiter count” is reset (reset), a new “limiter count” is added to the amount that has been digested during the loop before reaching the limiter. . As a result, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a winning ball through the [F22] variable start winning device operation and the [F18] variable winning device operation, and the profit can be further increased.

(4) In addition, since the profit of (2) or (3) may occur randomly according to the result of the special symbol (internal lottery), the above (2) and (3) occur in a chain. By doing so, it is possible to realize a game property that can add a ball to the ball each time.

(5) In addition, in this type of pachinko game, drawing a probabilistic symbol basically generates continuity of profit (so-called continuous chain). The common sense of gaming is that sex ends. However, in the present embodiment, [F19] Draws a single-shot symbol during probability change to generate an increase in continuity of profit, which is significant in that it achieves game characteristics using the concept of reversal from the conventional one. It is useful.

[Usefulness due to chance zone 1G generation]
Furthermore, since the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a function of generating the chance zone 1G series as described above, the following utility can be further exhibited.
(6) The game in the chance zone will end when the limiter remaining count reaches 0 in the end, regardless of whether or not there was an extra before reaching the limiter. For this reason, even when the limiter is approaching, it is possible to make it difficult to lose the player's expectation to the end.
(7) At the end of the chance zone, there is a tendency to emphasize only the regret of “chance zone end”, but in the present embodiment, it becomes a fork of “whether it ends as it is or 1G continuous” Therefore, a large game mountain can be provided there.
(8) Of course, 1G reams are not generated every time at the end of a chance zone, but while experiencing the occurrence of 1G reun several times, instilling a potential expectation that “1G reams are possible” to players. Can do. As a result, even if you experience several “chance zone end” while continuing the game, there is still a sense of expectation that “it is still possible for 1G ream”, so the game motivation will be greatly reduced Can be prevented.

[Another form]
About one embodiment mentioned above, another example which adopted the following composition is applicable.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a configuration column of a jackpot stop symbol selection table used in another embodiment. Hereinafter, a selection table used in another embodiment will be described focusing on the difference from the embodiment shown in FIG.

  Also in another embodiment, the winning symbol that is selectively determined at the time of the big hit is “single (normal) symbol 1”, “single (normal) symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol 1”, “probability variation symbol 2”, “probability variation symbol 3”. ”And“ Probability variation 4 ”are the same as in the embodiment. In addition, in another embodiment, a probability variation limiter is not provided for the winning type of the special symbol (no limiter), and the probability variation ratio is changed to about 76%. In addition, since the probability variation limiter is not provided, the probability variation symbol can be won continuously any number of times.

Hereinafter, features of the selection table shown in FIG. 47 will be described.
(1) As shown in the leftmost column of the selection table, in another embodiment, the selection ratio of “single symbol 1” is 22%, and the selection ratio of “probable variation symbol 1” is 6% ( The difference becomes clearer by comparing with FIG. 18 as appropriate.

(2) As shown in the fifth column from the left of the selection table, the item “Before reaching the limiter” is not provided in “High probability short-time”. In addition, the item “when reaching the limiter” is not provided for the addition of “the number of times the special time reduction function is activated”.
(3) And, if the “one-shot symbol 1” or “single-shot symbol 2” is met at the time of winning the internal lottery performed at “high probability time short and medium”, the time shortening function operation count is not added (= 0 times).

(4) On the other hand, in the case of winning the internal lottery performed at “high probability time short and short”, if any of “probability variation symbol 1” to “probability variation symbol 3” is met, the time reduction function operation count is added.
(5) On the other hand, in the case of “probability variation 4” at the time of winning the internal lottery performed with “high probability time short and medium”, the number of times the time reduction function is activated is not added (non-selected).

(6) Instead, as shown in the rightmost column of the selection table, the number of times the special time shortening function is activated if it falls under “probability variation 4” at the time of winning the internal lottery performed at “high probability short and medium” (100 times) is added. Even if it corresponds to other winning symbols, the special time shortening function operation count is not added (not selected).
(7) In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the selection table, “low probability special time short and medium” is added with the number of times the time shortening function is activated in all winning symbols (same as one embodiment). .

[Game characteristics according to another embodiment]
By having the selection table configuration as described above, the following game characteristics are realized in another embodiment.

[1] First, from the above feature (1), the rate at which the player can enter the chance zone (high probability short and medium) from the beginning is the same as in the embodiment.
[2] However, due to the above features (3) and (4), the symbol with time reduction is not always selected during the chance zone, but the total selection ratio of “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 3” “Design with time reduction” is selected at a rate of 71%.
[3] The chance zone can be continued when “symbol with time” is selected, but “symbol without time” is displayed at a rate of 24% of the total selection ratio of “single symbol 1” and “single symbol 2”. This will end the chance zone.
[4] Also, according to the features (5) and (6) above, the “special symbol per short time” is selected in the chance zone at a 5% selection ratio of the “probability variable symbol 4”. In this case, the chance zone ends once, but from there, the winning is obtained immediately by the normal symbol lottery.
[5] And due to the feature (7) above (same as one embodiment), when winning a special symbol from the special time shortening state, the symbol will always be “with a short time”, so a chance zone 1G run will occur once per change Will do.

The game flow according to another embodiment described above has the following contents, for example.
In FIG. 23, the flow from [F16] to [F14] disappears, and the flow moves directly from [F16] to [F18].
In FIG. 23, the flow from [F27] to [F28] disappears, and the flow from [F27] loops to [F18]. At this time, the content of [F27] is “Probability 1-3 Winning”.
In FIG. 23, there is no flow from [F38] to [F39], and the flow moves from [F38] to [F18].
In FIG. 23, there is no flow from [F29] to [F30], and the flow from [F29] to [F1a] (the chance zone ends).
In FIG. 23, for example, [F99] probability variation 4 winning (not shown) is added as a flow from [F25]. From [F99], a flow to [F100] in FIG. 25 occurs. Thereafter, the game flow shown in FIG. 25 is obtained.

  According to the other embodiment described above, the chance zone continues with [F19] probability variation 1 to 3 wins from [F19] probability change, but [F29] single chance 1 and 2 winners will end the chance zone. Instead, since the number of limiters is not set, as long as [F27] probability variation 1 to 3 are won at a rate of 71%, [F19] during probability variation loops without being limited by the number of limiters.

  Further, by winning [F99] probability variation 4 at a rate of 5% during [F19] probability variation (not shown), it is possible to realize game characteristics by chance zone 1G continuous generation as in the embodiment.

  In addition, when [F11] one-shot one win progresses to [F31] time shortening, the number of times the time shortening function is activated is added to all winning symbols, but in particular, from [F40] one-shot one and two wins, [F31] shorter Loop inside. For this reason, during [F31] time shortening, it is possible to continue staying in [F31] time shortening at a rate of 24% of the total selection ratio of “single symbol 1” and “single symbol 2”, and from there to [F1a] normal time Can provide a merit for the player not to fall.

  The present invention can employ various modifications without being limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, the images and operations given as examples of various production methods are merely examples, and these can be modified as appropriate.

  The configuration of the selection table shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 47 can be changed as appropriate, and the characteristics in the game flow can be changed by setting the distribution value (selection ratio) for each winning symbol as desired. Can be provided.

[Preferred technique for 1G rendition]
Next, in the present embodiment (including one embodiment and another embodiment), a method for more suitably performing the 1G continuous effect at the end of the chance zone in the game flow will be described.

  In the preferred method of 1G rendition, for example, in the internal lottery at the time of reaching the limiter shown in FIG. 24, the chance zone ends when [F46] Probability variation 3 wins to forced single 4 and [F1a] normal Both the case of returning and [F48] when the chance zone ends due to the fact that it is a compulsory single-shot 5 from winning the winning pattern 4 and [F100] transitions to normal (low probability special time) In addition, it is assumed that the 1G rendition of the aspect common in the production is executed. The “1G rendition” here is a hit at the first fluctuation of the normal symbol after the end of the chance zone, and immediately shifts to either [F19] Probability change or [F31] Short time after the internal lottery thereafter. It is an effect of a mode that suggests that there is a possibility (special variation display effect). Therefore, “occurrence of 1G series production” does not necessarily mean “confirmation of chance zone 1G series”, and the subsequent game flow shows actual results (results of operation lottery and subsequent internal lottery). It is not decided until it understands. For this reason, the first fluctuation (first fluctuation) after the end of the chance zone is positioned as “the turn of the game that determines whether or not the chance zone 1G run will occur”.

[Change pattern determination process at the time of loss]
The main control CPU 72 executes the following processing in order to realize a suitable method for 1G continuous rendering. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the fluctuation pattern determination process at the time of loss (step S6406 in FIG. 12) executed in the normal symbol fluctuation pre-process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S6600: First, the main control CPU 72 determines whether the current internal state is “low probability special time short / medium” or immediately after changing from “high probability short / short time” to “low probability non-short time medium”. Judge whether to meet or not. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the current value of the special time shortening function operation flag, the previous value and the current value of the time shortening function operation flag, respectively, as flags when the various number of times cut function is operated.

[In the case of low probability non-short-term]
If the current internal state is a low-probability non-short-term, especially if it is not immediately after the end of the chance zone, the current value of the special time reduction function activation flag is “00H” and the previous value of the time reduction function activation flag The current value is “00H”. In this case, the main control CPU determines that the condition is not satisfied (step S6600: No), and proceeds to step S6602.

[In case of high probability non-short-term]
In addition, even when the current internal state is high probability non-shortening, the current value of the special time reduction function activation flag is “00H”, and the previous value and the current value of the time reduction function activation flag are both “00H”. Also in this case, the main control CPU determines that the condition is not satisfied (step S6600: No), and proceeds to step S6602.

[In the case of high probability short-time]
On the other hand, if the current internal state is high and low, the current value of the special time reduction function activation flag is “00H”, but the previous value and the current value of the time reduction function activation flag are both “01H”. is there. Also in this case, the main control CPU determines that the condition is not satisfied (step S6600: No), and proceeds to step S6602.

  Step S6602: In any case, the main control CPU 72 selects the “variation pattern table for each state” as the variation pattern table to be referred to by the current variation. The "variation pattern table by state" is a table for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol for each state of the above-mentioned "low probability non-short-time", "high probability non-short-time medium" or "high probability time-short-time medium". Prepared in advance.

  Step S6604: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes reach variation mode selection processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs a lottery of reach fluctuation or non-reach fluctuation using a reach determination random number. When reach variation is selected, a reach group (reach type) is further selected using a reach mode random number. The reach group includes, for example, “normal reach”, “super reach”, “story-type reach”, “pseudo continuous development reach”, and the like. Due to the difference in these reach groups, the length of the fluctuation time and the aspect of the fluctuation display effect are different. However, in the chance zone, that is, in the case of “high probability time short”, the main control CPU 72 does not perform the reach fluctuation lottery. This is because “High probability short and medium” improves the time efficiency of the game by setting the variation time of the normal symbol to a variable number of seconds (eg, 0.6 seconds) shorter than normal (low probability non-short time) This is because there is little need to change reach.

  Step S6606: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether reach variation or non-reach variation is selected in the previous step S6604. When the non-reach variation is selected (No), the process proceeds to step 6608, and when the reach variation is selected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S6612.

[When non-reach variation is selected]
Step S6608: When the non-reach fluctuation is selected, the main control CPU 72 acquires the normal symbol operation memory number (at the start of fluctuation). A plurality of state-specific variation pattern tables are prepared according to the number of operating memories at the start of variation (for example, 0 to 3).

[Change pattern selection]
Step S6610: Then, the main control CPU 72 draws a variation pattern at the time of deviation from the selected variation pattern table by state (by the number of operation memories at the start of variation). In the case of either “low probability non-short time” or “high probability non-short time”, the fluctuation seconds determined by referring to the state-specific fluctuation pattern table is generally the number of working memories at the start of fluctuation. There is a tendency that the more (for example, two or three), the shorter. In the case of “high probability short and medium”, only about one variation of seconds is set in the state-specific variation pattern table.

[Change pattern selection when reach change is selected]
On the other hand, when the reach variation is selected (step S6606: Yes), the following procedure is performed.
Step S6612: The main control CPU 72 draws a reach reach variation pattern from the selected state-specific variation pattern table using the reach mode random number and the variation pattern determination random number.

[Reach fluctuation / non-reach fluctuation common]
Step S6614: The main control CPU 72 executes normal symbol variation pattern command setting processing. In this process, the variation pattern number selected by lottery in the previous step S6610 or step S6612 is set, and the variation pattern command corresponding to this is set. The normal symbol variation timer value is set based on the variation pattern number set here. The set variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).

[First change after the end of the chance zone]
The above is the procedure when the condition is not satisfied in the previous step S6600.
On the other hand, the first change (first change) immediately after the end of the chance zone is as follows.

  Step S6600: When the chance zone is over, the internal state has shifted from “high probability short / short” to “low probability special short / short”, or has returned from “high probability short / short” to “low probability non-short / short” ing. In the former case, since the current value of the special time reduction function operation flag is “01H”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the condition is satisfied (Yes). In the latter case, the previous value of the time reduction function operation flag was “01H”, but the current value has changed to “00H”. Also in this case, the main control CPU determines that the condition is satisfied (Yes). Therefore, in either case, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S6616.

Step S6616: The main control CPU 72 selects a special variation dedicated variation pattern table. A configuration example of the special variation dedicated variation pattern table will be described later.
Step S6618: The main control CPU 72 refers to the selected special variation dedicated variation pattern table and performs a special variation dedicated variation pattern lottery (special variation time setting means).

  Step S6614: The main control CPU 72 sets the selected special fluctuation-only fluctuation pattern number and sets the value of the normal symbol fluctuation timer to a special fluctuation second (for example, about 100 to 150 seconds) (special fluctuation time setting means) ). The main control CPU 72 sets a variation pattern command dedicated to special variation.

[Fluctuation after the chance zone ends]
Here, immediately after the end of the chance zone, the first time the fluctuation occurs is basically the case of falling into the normal state, that is, “low probability non-short-time”. In this case, only for the first fluctuation, by referring to the fluctuation pattern table dedicated to special fluctuation and setting the special fluctuation seconds, the above-mentioned “1G rendition” is preferably executed using the special fluctuation seconds. can do.

[Low probability special time short and middle break]
Even if the chance zone ends, if it is internally shifted to "low probability special short and middle", the winning probability of the operation lottery corresponding to the normal symbol is a high probability of 127/128 ≒ 1/1, Probabilistic deviations are rare. However, in the case of rarely winning, the “1G continuous effect (failure pattern)” can be suitably executed by setting the special fluctuation seconds in the fluctuation pattern determination process at the time of loss.

  In this case, in the subsequent and subsequent fluctuations after the deviation fluctuation is over, it is very rare that the fluctuation corresponds to repeated deviation (non-winning). However, even in this case, the main control CPU 72 performs steps S6600 (Yes) to S6616. Then, it is possible to select a special variation dedicated variation pattern table.

[Fluctuation immediately after the end of the chance zone (when 1G run occurs)]
When the chance zone shifts to “low-probability special time short and medium” after the chance zone is over, most of the probability fluctuations are made in the first fluctuation (first time). In this case, referring to the variation pattern table dedicated to special variation in the next hit variation pattern determination process and setting the special variation seconds in the same way, the special variation seconds are used to make the “1G continuous effect (success pattern). ) "Can be suitably executed.

[Fluctuation pattern determination process for hits]
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of a hit fluctuation pattern determination process (step S6412 in FIG. 12) executed in the normal symbol fluctuation pre-process. Although the content of the hit variation pattern determination process overlaps with the deviation variation pattern determination process, the whole will be described along with a procedure example for the time being.

  Step S6650: Again, the main control CPU 72 determines whether the current internal state is “low probability special time short / medium” or just after changing from “high probability short time medium” to “low probability non-short time medium”. It is determined whether or not the above is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 72 refers to the current value of the special time shortening function activation flag, the previous value and the current value of the time shortening function activation flag, respectively, as flags when the various number of times cut function is activated.

[In the case of low probability non-short-term]
If the current internal state is a low-probability non-short-term, especially if it is not immediately after the end of the chance zone, the current value of the special time reduction function activation flag is “00H” and the previous value of the time reduction function activation flag The current value is “00H”. In this case, the main control CPU determines that the condition is not satisfied (step S6650: No), and proceeds to step S6652.

[In case of high probability non-short-term]
In addition, even when the current internal state is high probability non-shortening, the current value of the special time reduction function activation flag is “00H”, and the previous value and the current value of the time reduction function activation flag are both “00H”. Also in this case, the main control CPU determines that the condition is not satisfied (step S6650: No), and proceeds to step S6652.

[In the case of high probability short-time]
On the other hand, if the current internal state is high and low, the current value of the special time reduction function activation flag is “00H”, but the previous value and the current value of the time reduction function activation flag are both “01H”. is there. Also in this case, the main control CPU determines that the condition is not satisfied (step S6650: No), and proceeds to step S6652.

  Step S6652: In any case, the main control CPU 72 selects “variation pattern table for each state” as the variation pattern table to be referred to in the current variation.

  Step S6654: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes reach variation mode selection processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs reach fluctuation or non-reach fluctuation lottery using the reach determination random number, and when the reach fluctuation is selected, further selects a reach group (reach type) using the reach mode random number. Here again, the main control CPU 72 does not perform the reach fluctuation lottery during the chance zone.

  Step S6656: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether reach variation or non-reach variation is selected in the previous step S6604. When the non-reach variation is selected (No), the process proceeds to step 6658, and when the reach variation is selected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S6660.

[When non-reach variation is selected]
Step S6658: When non-reach variation is selected, the main control CPU 72 draws a variation pattern at the time of each state from the selected variation pattern table by state. In the case of performing the hit fluctuation, the ratio at which reach fluctuation is overwhelmingly high (for example, the selection ratio may be 99.9% or more), and the ratio at which non-reach fluctuation is selected is extremely low. Further, when the selection ratio of reach variation is 100% at the time of hitting, steps S6654, S6656, and 6658 may be omitted.

[Change pattern selection when reach change is selected]
As described above, reach variation is selected in most cases (step S6656: Yes).
Step S6660: The main control CPU 72 draws a hit hour reach fluctuation pattern using the reach mode random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number from the selected state-specific fluctuation pattern table.

  Step S6662: The main control CPU 72 executes normal symbol variation pattern command setting processing. In this process, the variation pattern number selected by lottery in the previous step S6658 or step S6660 is set, and the variation pattern command corresponding to this is set. The normal symbol variation timer value is set based on the variation pattern number set here. The set variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 8).

[First change after the end of the chance zone]
The above is the procedure when the condition is not satisfied in the previous step S6650.
On the other hand, the first change (first change) immediately after the end of the chance zone is as follows.

  Step S6650: When the chance zone is ended, the internal state has shifted from “high probability short-time” to “low probability special time short-lived”, or from “high probability short-time short-time” to “low probability non-short-time short” ing. In the former case, since the current value of the special time reduction function operation flag is “01H”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the condition is satisfied (Yes). In the latter case, the previous value of the time reduction function operation flag was “01H”, but the current value has changed to “00H”. Also in this case, the main control CPU determines that the condition is satisfied (Yes). Accordingly, in either case, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S6664.

Step S6664: The main control CPU 72 selects a special variation dedicated variation pattern table. The special variation dedicated variation pattern table selected here may be the same as that selected in the variation pattern determination process at the time of loss (step S6616 in FIG. 48).
Step S6666: The main control CPU 72 performs a special fluctuation dedicated per-time fluctuation pattern lottery with reference to the selected special fluctuation dedicated fluctuation pattern table (special fluctuation time setting means).

  Step S6662: The main control CPU 72 sets the selected special fluctuation dedicated hourly fluctuation pattern number, and sets the value of the normal symbol fluctuation timer to a special fluctuation second (for example, about 100 to 150 seconds) (special fluctuation time setting means) ). The main control CPU 72 sets a variation pattern command dedicated to special variation.

[Special fluctuation pattern table]
FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a special variation dedicated variation pattern table. As described above, the special variation dedicated variation pattern table is commonly referred to both at the time of loss and at the time of hitting in the first (first) variation after the end of the chance zone. This will be specifically described below.

  The special variation dedicated variation pattern table is stored in, for example, the table area of the ROM 74, and the “lottery result classification”, “comparison value”, and “variation pattern number” are set and stored one byte at a time starting from the top address. Structure. Of these, “out” and “win” are assigned to the “lottery result classification”, but only “255 (FFH)” is set as the “comparison value”.

[When disconnected]
The main control CPU 72 uses the table data in the row corresponding to “out” of the “lottery result classification” when referring to the table in the special pattern dedicated variation pattern lottery (step S6618 in FIG. 48). That is, the main control CPU 72 compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number with “comparison value = 255 (FFH)”. Assuming that the update range of the random number value is, for example, 0 to 249, the main control CPU 72 selects “97H” as the fluctuation pattern number at the time of losing the special fluctuation (special fluctuation time setting) regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. means). The variation pattern number of “97H” is to set the above-mentioned special variation seconds (for example, about 100 to 150 seconds) as the variation time, and this special variation seconds is set as the time (scale) for 1G consecutive failure production. It corresponds.

[Hit]
When the main control CPU 72 refers to the table in the special fluctuation dedicated per hour fluctuation pattern lottery (step S6666 in FIG. 49), the main control CPU 72 uses the table data of the row corresponding to the “hit” of the “lottery result classification”. That is, the main control CPU 72 compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number with “comparison value = 255 (FFH)”. “98H” can be selected as the pattern number (special variation time setting means). The fluctuation pattern number of “98H” similarly sets the above-mentioned special fluctuation seconds (for example, about 100 to 150 seconds) as the fluctuation time. ).

  It should be noted that the “1G ream success effect”, which is an effect at the time of hitting, corresponds to the above-described “normal symbol per replay effect at the time of occurrence of chance zone 1G ream (FIG. 42)”. Therefore, the effect per ordinary symbol when the chance zone 1G is generated (FIG. 42) can be executed using the special variation seconds set here (special variation effect execution means).

  Further, here, the special variation pattern numbers are different for the off time and the hit time, but when the special variation seconds are basically the same, the variation pattern numbers may be common (for example, “97H”). Thereby, the data capacity of the table can be reduced. In this case, the variation pattern command is common, but if the stop symbol command is distinguished from the off time and the hit time, the stop display mode of the normal symbol display device 33 will not contradict.

[Example of 1G ream failure]
Next, FIG. 51 shows an example of the “1G continuous effect (failure pattern)” executed at the end of the chance zone (when returning to the low probability non-short time) or after the transition to the low probability special time reduction state. FIG. The failure pattern of the “1G continuous effect” includes an aspect common to the above-described “normal effect per symbol when the chance zone 1G continuous event occurs (FIG. 42)”, but here, a general flow will be described.

[End production → Game explanation production]
In FIG. 51 (A): With the end of the main character, an effect image that prompts the player to drive the game ball into the left portion of the game area 8 is displayed. The effect image is, for example, a mode in which a female character issues a guidance “Return to left-handed”. Thereby, it can be impressed on the stage that the “chance zone has ended” to the player. At this time, if the normal symbol is already in the variable display, the variable display effect is performed in a state where the effect symbol is reduced and displayed (mini symbol display) at the lower right corner position of the display screen, for example. In this case, since the fluctuation of the normal symbol was started during the major role (during time reduction function operation), the “variation pattern table dedicated to special fluctuation” is not referred to in the previous fluctuation pattern determination process (step). S6660: No).

[1G notice announcement]
In FIG. 51 (B): Following the game explanation effect, a notice effect (or state suggestion effect) in which the same female character utters a dialogue such as “maybe a great chance !?” is performed. By such an effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that “the player may have shifted to some advantageous state”. Further, by displaying the dialogue with various colored characters (which may be provided with a pattern), the expectation (reliability) may be suggested according to the display color or pattern at that time. For example, the degree of expectation increases in the order of blue characters → yellow characters → green characters → red characters → gold characters (with special patterns). In addition, a flame-like effect can be added to the speech balloon image that displays the dialogue, and the expectation (reliability) can be suggested according to the size and display color. Such a notice effect can be performed using, for example, a period until the change display of the normal symbol started during the big role ends. At this time, at the lower right corner position of the display screen, the reduced effect design is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner. The notice effect may be performed at the timing when the first fluctuation after the end of the chance zone is started. In this case, as the first change starts, the reduced effect symbol is also changed and displayed.

[First change after the fall of the chance zone]
In FIG. 51 (C): After the chance zone ends, the first ordinary symbol variation display is performed, and thus the variation display effect using the effect symbol is started in the display screen. At this time, with the end of the main character, if it is internally “low probability non-short-time” on the control by the main control CPU 72, the operation lottery is already in the low probability state. In addition, if the internal state is “low probability special time short and medium”, the operation lottery state is a high probability state, but if it is rarely not won, a deviation variation is performed.

[Preliminary notice before reach occurs]
In FIG. 51 (D): The effect design during the variable display is displayed in a state where the entire image is transparent, for example. For this reason, in the drawing, the three effect symbol sequences are all indicated by downward arrows. At the beginning of such a variable display effect, for example, the cut-in image C1 first appears at the upper right corner position of the display screen, then the second cut-in image C2 appears at the lower left corner position, and further the upper screen position. The notice effect of the aspect in which the third cut-in image C3 appears is performed. These cut-in images C <b> 1 to C <b> 3 are displayed so as to divide one after another into, for example, a display screen during variable display, thereby increasing the apparent impact. Thereby, it is possible to attract the player to be interested in the current variation display, and to have a sense of expectation for winning. In addition, by generating such a strong notice, the first change after the end of the chance zone is a game break (a change in which the chance zone is likely to be restarted immediately). It is possible to make a strong consciousness (special variation display effect).

[Reach condition occurs]
Although not specifically illustrated, for example, the left effect design representing the Chinese numeral “seven” is stopped first, and then the change of the right effect design representing the same Chinese numeral “seven” is stopped. At this time, the medium effect symbol is still changing, but the reach state by the Chinese numerals “seven”-“changing”-“seven” occurs in the display screen. At this time, character information such as “reach” may be displayed in the display screen, or sound such as “reach” may be generated from the speakers 54, 55, 56.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs]
In FIG. 51 (E): After the reach state occurs, for example, by displaying character information such as “Is it 1G continuous?” At the center position of the display screen, a notice effect after the first reach is generated. This character information is also displayed with various colored characters (which may be provided with a pattern), so that the expectation (reliability) can be suggested according to the display color and pattern at that time. Also, in the notice effect after the first reach, the visual image appealing to the player is displayed by displaying an image in which the background image of the screen is darkened as a whole and the flashes (flashes) radiate from the center position. The impression is further enhanced. This notice effect also represents the possibility that “1G ream (chance zone restart at the first change) may occur after the end of the chance zone” (special change display effect).

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 51, (F): Following the notice effect after the first reach, for example, images representing the Chinese numerals “1” to “8” are displayed in a three-dimensional sequence on the screen. An effect is performed in which images of Chinese numerals are erased from the screen in the order of “one”, “two”, “three”, “four”,. Such an effect is also performed for the purpose of suggesting (impliciting) or reminding the player that the Chinese numeral “seven” remains “unerased” until the end. Also, up to the Chinese numeral “5” was erased, but the “six” was not erased and remained in front of the screen, or conversely, the Chinese numeral “6” was erased, but further up to the Chinese numeral “seven” If it is deleted and the Chinese numeral “8” remains, it means “out of”. Therefore, during this time, the Chinese numbers “2”, “3”, “4”, ... are erased in order, and as the order of the Chinese numbers “6” approaches, the player feels nervous. And expectation will also increase. After this, for example, if the Chinese numeral “six” is erased on the screen, then the Chinese numeral “seven” is finally erased without being erased. The possibility of “stage wins” will increase, so the player's tension will increase at once.

[Preliminary notice after the occurrence of reach (second time)]
In Fig. 51 (G): Reach production finally reaches the final stage in the form where the images representing the Chinese numerals "six" and "seven" overlap in the center of the screen and become a close-up, showing the confrontation of which disappears and which remains ing. When such reach production approaches the end of the game, the image of the character suddenly appears as a cut-in on the screen, and the content that the character emits some dialogue (the content that expresses a spiritual expression) (Good) will be announced after the occurrence of reach (second time). At this time, for example, the contents of the reach production are development that “if the Chinese numeral“ six ”is erased, the chance of winning“ seven ”-“ seven ”-“ seven ”increases”. Therefore, by causing the cut-in image of the character to appear at this timing, it is possible to obtain an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “may be a hit”. Similarly, the reach effect and the notice effect so far represent the possibility that “1G ream (chance zone restart at the first change) may occur after the chance zone ends” (special variable display effect).

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 51 (H): The last medium effect symbol stops substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the normal symbol. In this example, an effect design representing the Chinese numeral “6” is stopped and displayed at the center of the screen. In addition, character information such as “sorry ...” is displayed at the lower position of the screen. As a result, it is possible to tell the player that the result of the current variation is a gap between “seven”-“six”-“seven” and that the player did not win.

  Although not shown here, after this, for example, a confirmed stop display is also performed for a result display effect as an effect symbol substantially in synchronization with a fixed stop display of a normal symbol. The effect design fixed stop display is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle, and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. By performing such confirmation stop display, it is possible to teach the player that the final non-winning (out of date) has been confirmed even in the production.

  Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 32, a screen (left-handed screen) used in a normal state (low probability non-short-time) is displayed. If the actual internal state is “low probability time short and medium”, since the state-specific variation pattern table is referred to in the subsequent (second) variation, the “1G continuous rendering” is no longer executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered by the appearance of the appearance.

  In this way, even if the first variation is a deviation variation, the “1G continuous effect” can be executed using the same special variation seconds as the hit. In the first variation, since the special variation seconds are used in the case where the deviation variation is performed and the case where the hit variation is performed, both effect patterns can be made common. Only the result display (in FIG. 42 (H), FIG. 51 (H)) is separately prepared for the effect pattern, and the images in the variable display can be shared. Can be saved. Even when the effect images are shared, a plurality of types of images can be prepared for the notice effect effect ((D), (E) in FIG. 42, (D), (E) in FIG. 51, etc.). ).

The above is the flow of the “1G ream production (failure pattern)” that is executed at the first fluctuation after the chance zone is once ended. By executing such an effect, the player can clearly feel the following game flow.
(1) Even if the lottery is lost in the operation lottery, a meaningful “1G rendition” is performed at the first change after the end of the chance zone.
(2) Therefore, after the chance zone is over, the first change “1G ream” is important. Depending on the result, the chance zone 1G ream will actually occur (FIG. 42), or the normal state The fall (Fig. 51) becomes clear.
Thereby, the player's interest is greatly attracted to the first change after the end of the chance zone, and tension and expectation can be maintained until the end.

  In this regard, if the “1G continuous effect (FIG. 42)” occurs only when the internal state shifts to “low probability special short and medium”, the chance zone is always restarted whenever the “1G continuous effect occurs”. However, if a 1G rendition does not occur, it will be easy for the player to overlook that “the normal fall is determined at that time”.

  On the other hand, if the above-described preferred method is used, a game characteristic such as “the first change after the end of the chance zone, anyway, a 1G continuous effect (FIG. 42 or 51) occurs, and the result becomes clear there” is realized. be able to.

  If the internal state has shifted to “Low Probability Special Time Short and Medium”, even if the change is rarely won for the first time, it will continue to refer to the “Special Variation Dedicated Variation Pattern Table” for the next and subsequent variations. be able to. As a result, when hitting fluctuations are met after the next time (for example, the second fluctuation), by setting the fluctuation time to the special fluctuation seconds, it is possible to surely produce the effect per normal symbol when the chance zone 1G is continuously generated (FIG. 42). Can be generated.

  The conditions such as the probability of lottery, the variation time of the symbols, the operation time of the variable start winning device 28, the opening time of the variable winning device 30, the number of times of opening, the number of prize balls, etc., given in one embodiment are merely examples, and these are appropriate You may deform | transform into. Further, the number and arrangement of the various start gates 20 and 21, the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30 and the like in the game area 8 may be variously modified.

  In addition, the structure of the pachinko machine 1 and the board surface configuration are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board 8a Game area 20 Middle start gate 21 Right start gate 28 Variable start winning device 30 Variable winning device 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 Special symbol display device 42 Liquid crystal display device 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (9)

An operation lottery execution means for executing an operation lottery related to the progress of the game when a first lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
When the operation lottery is executed by the operation lottery execution means, an operation symbol display means for stopping and displaying the operation symbols in a manner representing the result of the operation lottery after the operation symbols are variably displayed over a preset fluctuation time; ,
When the operation symbol display means stops the operation symbol in a manner representing the winning result on condition that the winning result is obtained in the operation lottery by the operation lottery execution unit, the operation symbol is displayed over a predetermined operation time. A lottery trigger generation operation means for performing an operation for enabling the generation of a prize with the occurrence of a second lottery trigger different from the first lottery trigger;
An internal lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to at least the player's profit when a winning with the occurrence of the second lottery opportunity occurs during the operation of the lottery opportunity generation operation means;
When a winning is obtained in the internal lottery execution means by the internal lottery executing means, a winning type determining means for determining which of a plurality of winning types including at least a normal winning type and a specific winning type,
An opening operation means for performing an opening operation for enabling the generation of a prize separately from the lottery trigger generation operation means on the condition that a winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the internal lottery execution means,
A prize bonus granting means for granting each prize bonus to a player for the occurrence of a prize winning in the lottery trigger generation means and the prize winning in the opening operation means;
When the winning is obtained by the internal lottery and the winning type determining means determines that the winning type corresponds to the specific winning type, the winning probability of the operation lottery is normally low after the releasing operation by the releasing operation means is completed. The probability of winning the operation lottery is higher than the non-time shortened state from the non-time shortened state in which the action symbol display means is set to a normal length by the action symbol display means. Time shortening state transition means for shifting to a time shortening state that is set to a probability and the operation symbol display means shifts the variation time of the operation symbol to be shorter than a normal length; and
The winning type determined by the winning type determining unit when the winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state shifting unit is the normal winning type and the specific winning type In addition to the winning type restriction means for restricting to one of a plurality of winning types including special winning types,
As a result of the winning type being restricted by the winning type restricting means, the winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state shifting means, and the winning type falls under the specified winning type A time shortening state maintaining means for maintaining the time shortening state after completion of the opening operation by the opening operation means when determined by the winning type determining means;
As a result of the winning type being restricted by the winning type restricting means separately from the time shortening state maintaining means, winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means, In addition, when it is determined by the winning type determining means that it corresponds to the normal winning type, the non-time for returning to the non-time shortening state without maintaining the time shortening state after completion of the opening operation by the opening operation means A shortened state return means;
As a result of the winning type being restricted by the winning type restricting means separately from the time shortening state maintaining means and the non-time shortening state returning means, the time shortening state transition means has been performed after the transition to the time shortening state When the winning is obtained by internal lottery and the winning type determining means determines that the winning type corresponds to the special winning type, the operation is performed in comparison with the non-time-reduced state after the opening operation by the opening operation means is completed. While the winning probability of the lottery is set to a high probability, unlike the time reduction state, the operation symbol display means shifts to a special time reduction state in which the variation time of the operation symbol is set to the same length as usual. A gaming machine equipped with special time shortening state transition means. An operation lottery execution means for executing an operation lottery related to the progress of the game when a first lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
When the operation lottery is executed by the operation lottery execution means, an operation symbol display means for stopping and displaying the operation symbols in a manner representing the result of the operation lottery after the operation symbols are variably displayed over a preset fluctuation time; ,
When the operation symbol display means stops the operation symbol in a manner representing the winning result on condition that the winning result is obtained in the operation lottery by the operation lottery execution unit, the operation symbol is displayed over a predetermined operation time. A lottery trigger generation operation means for performing an operation for enabling the generation of a prize with the occurrence of a second lottery trigger different from the first lottery trigger;
An internal lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to at least the player's profit when a winning with the occurrence of the second lottery opportunity occurs during the operation of the lottery opportunity generation operation means;
When a winning is obtained in the internal lottery execution means by the internal lottery executing means, a winning type determining means for determining which of a plurality of winning types including at least a normal winning type and a specific winning type,
An opening operation means for performing an opening operation for enabling the generation of a prize separately from the lottery trigger generation operation means on the condition that a winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the internal lottery execution means,
A prize bonus granting means for granting each prize bonus to a player for the occurrence of a prize winning in the lottery trigger generation means and the prize winning in the opening operation means;
When the winning is obtained by the internal lottery and the winning type determining means determines that the winning type corresponds to the specific winning type, the winning probability of the operation lottery is normally low after the releasing operation by the releasing operation means is completed. The probability of winning the operation lottery is higher than the non-time shortened state from the non-time shortened state in which the action symbol display means is set to a normal length by the action symbol display means. Time shortening state transition means for shifting to a time shortening state that is set to a probability and the operation symbol display means shifts the variation time of the operation symbol to be shorter than a normal length; and
When winning is obtained in the internal lottery before shifting to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means, and when the winning type determination means determines that it corresponds to the specific winning type, the time shortening state Each time the winning type determination means corresponds to the specific winning type every time a winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after shifting to the time reduction state by the shifting means, a predetermined number of consecutive times can be determined. Continuous number setting means for setting based on the upper limit number;
If the winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means, and the winning type determination means determines that it corresponds to the specific winning type, A continuous number subtraction means for subtracting the continuous number for each degree;
After the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means, a win is obtained in the internal lottery performed before the remainder of the continuous number reaches a specified value through subtraction by the continuous number subtraction means, and A time shortening state maintaining means for maintaining the time shortening state after completion of the opening operation by the opening operation means when determined by the winning type determining means to correspond to the specific winning type;
After the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means, if the remaining number of consecutive times reaches a specified value through subtraction by the continuous number subtraction means, the winning is obtained when the winning is obtained by the internal lottery A winning type restricting means for restricting the winning type determined by the type determining means to one of the special winning types included in a plurality of winning types and the normal winning type separately from the specific winning type;
As a result of the selection of the winning type by the winning type restricting means, the winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state shifting means, and it corresponds to the normal winning type If determined by the winning type determining means, non-time shortening state return means for returning to the non-time shortening state without maintaining the time shortening state after the opening operation by the opening operation means,
As a result of the winning type being restricted by the winning type restricting means separately from the non-time shortening state returning means, winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means. And when the winning type determining means determines that the special winning type is applicable instead of the normal winning type, the operation lottery is performed in comparison with the non-time-reduced state after the opening operation by the opening operation means. Unlike the time shortening state, the winning probability is set to a high probability while the operating symbol display means shifts to a special time shortening state in which the variation time of the operating symbol is set to the same length as normal. A gaming machine provided with means for shifting time reduction state. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
After the transition to the time shortening state by the time shortening state transition means, as a result of winning in the internal lottery performed while the remaining number of continuous times still does not reach the specified value, the restriction by the winning type restriction means is performed. If it is determined by the winning type determining means that it corresponds to the normal winning type without receiving, the time shortened state is maintained even after the opening operation by the opening operation means is completed, and the time performed after the maintenance is performed. When the winning is obtained by an internal lottery, and the winning type determining means determines that the winning type corresponds to the specific winning type, the continuous even after the time shortening state shifting means has shifted to the time shortening state. Further provided is a continuous number resetting opportunity generating means for generating an opportunity for the number setting means to reset the continuous number of times based on the predetermined upper limit number of times. The gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
When the special time reduction state transition means shifts to the special time reduction state, the winning type determined by the winning type determination means when the winning is obtained by the internal lottery is limited to the specific winning type A further type limiting means,
The time shortening state transition means includes:
As a result of the winning type being limited by the winning type limiting means, winning is obtained in the internal lottery performed after the transition to the special time shortening state by the special time shortening state shifting means, and the specific winning type is If it is determined that the winning type is determined to be applicable, the game machine is shifted to the time reduction state again without maintaining the special time reduction state after the release operation by the release operation means is completed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
When the internal lottery is executed by the internal lottery execution means, the special symbol is displayed in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery after a special symbol different from the operation symbol is displayed over a preset symbol variation time. It further comprises special symbol display means for stopping display,
The opening operation means includes
When the internal lottery execution means has won the internal lottery, the special symbol display means executes the opening operation triggered by the special symbol being stopped and displayed in a manner representing the winning result,
The time shortening state transition means includes:
The winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a normal low probability, the operation symbol display means sets the operation symbol variation time to a normal length, and the special symbol display means changes the special symbol From the non-time shortened state in which the time is set to a normal length, the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a high probability as compared with the non-time shortened state, and the operation symbol display means changes the operation symbol The time is set shorter than the normal length, and the special symbol display means shifts to the time reduction state where the special symbol change time is set shorter than the normal length,
The special time reduction state transition means includes:
Unlike the non-time shortening state, the winning probability of the operation lottery is set to a high probability, but unlike the time shortening state, the operation symbol display means has a variation time equal to a normal time by the operation symbol display means. And the special symbol display means shifts to a special time reduction state in which the variation time of the special symbol is set to the same length as usual. The gaming machine according to claim 5,
Fluctuation time set to a normal length by the special symbol display means at least in the non-time shortened state, or a fluctuation time set to a normal length by the special symbol display means in the special time shortened state A game machine further comprising a time shortening state transition enable / disable effect executing means for executing an effect indicating whether or not the state is shifted to the time shortening state after completion of the opening operation by the opening operation means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The operation symbol display means for the first time both when the non-time shortened state is returned to the non-time shortened state and when the special time reduced state transition means is shifted to the special time reduced state. Special fluctuation time setting means for setting the fluctuation time to a special fluctuation time predetermined in advance, when the fluctuation display of the operation symbol executed by
Using the period during which the operation symbol is first displayed by the operation symbol display unit over the special variation time set by the special variation time setting unit, the first operation symbol by the operation symbol variation display unit is displayed. A gaming machine further comprising special variation display effect execution means for executing a special variation display effect in a form indicating that there is a possibility that a transition to the time reduction state may be made again through a change display and a stop display. The gaming machine according to claim 7,
The special variation time setting means includes
When the non-time shortened state returning means returns to the non-time shortened state, if the result of the operation lottery performed by the operation lottery executing means for the first time is non-winning, the operation symbol display means for the next and subsequent times The game machine is characterized in that the setting of the special variation time is ended when the variation of the operation symbol is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 7 or 8,
The special variation time setting means includes
When the special time reduction state transition means shifts to the special time reduction state, if the result of the operation lottery performed by the operation lottery execution means for the first time is a non-winning result, the variation continues from the next time. A gaming machine, wherein time is set to the special variation time.