JP2014188353A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance interest in a game by diversifying a change in variation time of a normal pattern set based on the number of variation times of the normal pattern.SOLUTION: One of a first period and a second period is set based on the number of variation times of a normal pattern. In the absence of an electric support, first normal variation time 1A is set during the first period (S372, 374), and second normal variation time 2A shorter than the first normal variation time 1A is set during the second period (S372, 376). When a jackpot game occurs during the second period, a second special variation flag is set to on. In the presence of an electric support after the jackpot game, first special variation time 1B is set when the second special flag is off (S378, 380), and second special variation time 2B shorter than the first special variation time 1B is set when the second special variation flag is on (S378, 382).

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine.

  Conventionally, for this type of gaming machine, a normal symbol is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the normal diagram starting port, and when the normal symbol hits and displays a stop at the normal symbol, a so-called electric tulip is opened to open and close The game is urged to enter the starting gate of the ceremony, the special symbol is variably displayed based on the entrance of the gaming ball to the starting port, and when the special symbol hits and stops at the special symbol, the winning game is executed In the above, after the hit game is finished, an open extended state is generated in which the open time of the electric tulip is extended, and the normal symbol change time is set to a predetermined shortened change time during the open extended state. . Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even when the open extended state has not occurred, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at a specific hit normal symbol, a predetermined value is set in the fluctuation counter, and thereafter the normal symbol is fluctuated and displayed. Each time the count value of the variation counter is decremented by one, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a predetermined shortened variation time until the count value reaches zero.

JP 2012-24279 A

  In the gaming machine described above, the variation time of the normal symbol is changed based on the number of variations of the normal symbol (variation counter) only when the open extended state has not occurred, and the open extended state has occurred. The case is not considered. For this reason, the opportunity for setting the variation time of the normal symbol is limited based on the number of times of variation of the normal symbol, and the change is poor.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is mainly intended to further improve the game entertainment by diversifying the variation of the variation time of the first identification information set based on the number of variations of the first identification information. .

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
First starting means capable of entering a game ball;
A second starting means capable of changing between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
First identification information display control means for variably displaying the first identification information on the first identification information display section based on the game ball entering the first starting means;
First identification information variation time setting means for setting a variation time for variably displaying the first identification information;
When the first identification information is stopped and displayed with predetermined first identification information, a start mode control unit that changes the second start unit to the second mode;
Second identification information display control means for variably displaying the second identification information on the second identification information display section based on the game ball entering the second starting means;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game when the second identification information is stopped and displayed with predetermined second identification information;
A high-frequency state in which the frequency of changing the second starting means to the second mode is changed from a predetermined first state to a second state in which the frequency of changing to the second mode is higher than the first state. Setting means;
Counting means for counting the number of fluctuations of the first identification information from a predetermined timing;
With
The first identification information change time setting means includes:
In the first state, when the number of fluctuations of the first identification information counted by the counting means is within the first number range, a first normal fluctuation time is set, and the first identification information If the number of fluctuations is within the second number range, a second normal fluctuation time shorter than the first normal fluctuation time is set,
In the second state, if the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs is within the first number range, If the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs is within the second number range, A second special variation time shorter than the first special variation time is set.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the first state, the variation time of the first identification information is set to the first normal variation time or the second normal variation time based on the number of variations of the first identification information (for example, the normal symbol). Set to either, in the second state, the first special variation time or the second special variation based on the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs Set to one of the hours.
For this reason, not only in the first state but also in the second state, the variation time of the first identification information changes based on the number of variations of the first identification information. It is possible to diversify changes in the variation time of the first identification information that is set.
Further, in the second state, the frequency of changing the second starting means to the second mode is higher than that in the first state set to the predetermined frequency, but the first special fluctuation is used as the fluctuation time of the first identification information. By making it possible to set the second special variation time shorter than the time, it is possible to further increase the frequency of changing the second starting means to the second mode and generate a state advantageous to the player. That is, the degree of advantage in the second state after the specific game (second state) depends on whether the number of changes of the first identification information when the specific game occurs is within the first number range or the second number range. The frequency of changing the mode) can be changed.
As a result, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment by diversifying the variation of the variation time of the first identification information set based on the number of variations of the first identification information. Further, it can be noted at which timing a specific game occurs.
Here, as the “predetermined timing” of the counting means, the timing when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the timing until the game ball first passes through the gate after the power is turned on, or a predetermined number of times (for example, The timing of the first (first) specific game after the power of the gaming machine is turned on may be set.
In addition, “when the number of changes of the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs is within the first number range (within the second number range)” The special variation time (second special variation time) is selected, but instead of this, “if the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game ends is within the second number range ”Or“ when the number of changes in the first identification information is within the second number range when the specific game ends and the second state is set (becomes the second state) ” It is good also as what selects time. In addition, it is sufficient that at least the “first number of times (also referred to as the first period)” and the “second number of times (also referred to as the second period)” are set. (Also referred to as three periods) ”may be set (at this time, it may be set to a shorter variation time). A plurality of first times and second times may be set. For example, the “first number” is set as the number of fluctuations 1 to 180, 201 to 380, 401 to 580,... (The same applies hereinafter). To 400, 581 to 600,... (The same applies hereinafter). That is, the aspect which repeats 1st frequency | count and 2nd frequency | count can be illustrated. Also, the frequency of changing the first state and the second state set by the high-frequency state setting means to the second mode is a normal normal state, and the frequency of changing to the second mode is a high-frequency state of high frequency. You can also. The high frequency state setting means may set the second starting means to the second state (high frequency state) after the end of the specific game.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The first identification information change time setting means includes:
Even when the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs is within the second number range, the first state during the second state The second special variation time may not be set after the variation number of the identification information is out of the second number range.

In this way, the period for setting the second special variation time in the second state is lengthened depending on where the variation number of the first identification information is within the second number range when the specific game occurs. Can be shortened or shortened. In other words, even if the number of changes in the first identification information is within the second number range when the specific game occurs, the second special change time is not set uniformly until the second state ends. The length of the period for setting the second special variation time can be changed. For this reason, the change of the fluctuation | variation time of 1st identification information set based on the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation of 1st identification information can be diversified more. Also, it is important at which timing within the second number range the specific game occurs (the earlier stage can make the advantageous period longer).
Here, “the second special variation time is not set after the variation number of the first identification information is out of the second number range” means that the variation number of the first identification information is the second The first special variation time may be set when the frequency range falls within the first number range, or a variation time different from the first special variation time or the second special variation time is set. May be.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The second special fluctuation time may be shorter than the second normal fluctuation time.

  In this way, the second special variation time can be set to the shortest variation time between the first and second normal variation times and the first and second special variation times. For this reason, by setting the second special variation time, it is possible to generate an advantageous state in which the frequency of changing the second starting means to the second mode is the highest, so that the game entertainment can be further improved.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
A plurality of switching patterns having different numbers of fluctuations of the first identification information for switching between the first number range and the second number range;
Comprising a switching pattern selection means for selecting any one of the plurality of switching patterns;
The first identification information variation time setting means determines whether the number of variations of the first identification information is within the first number range or the second number range according to the selected switching pattern. It can also be.

In this way, even when the number of changes in the first identification information is the same, the change time of the first identification information set may vary depending on the type of the switching pattern. It is possible to further diversify the change of the variation time of the first identification information set based on it. In addition, as the timing at which the switching pattern selection unit selects the switching pattern, the power-on time is exemplified. In addition, a switching pattern can be selected when a specific number of specific games have occurred. Further, the switching pattern may be selected when the value (determination value) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting means or the second starting means is a predetermined value (determination value).
Here, a normal symbol is exemplified as the first identification information, but as the second identification information, a special symbol or an effect symbol that performs a variable display in accordance with a variable symbol display of the special symbol can be illustrated. Further, as the “first starter”, a normal starter is exemplified. Further, a special figure starting port is exemplified as the “second starting means”. Here, in the “start opening (general map start opening, special map start opening)”, there is a type of entrance that does not allow the entered game ball to flow out of the game board surface again (is discharged out of the gaming machine), And a so-called gate-type entrance that allows the game ball to flow out to the game board surface again. In addition, an aspect of entering any of the above-described entrances is also referred to as “entrance”. Further, examples of the “specific game” include a game (for example, a big hit game, a small hit game) in which a variable entrance (big winning award) is ready to enter.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment by diversifying the variation of the variation time of the first identification information set based on the number of variations of the first identification information.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of 1st Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of 1st Example. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration including the inside of a second grand prize winning port 46. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus 40 in the pachinko machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game accompanied by the entrance into the 1st starting port 36 of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game accompanied by the ball entering the 2nd starting port 38 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the count period setting process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the count period initial setting process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the count period switching process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the switching pattern of a count period. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol game process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol variation start process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit determination table for normal symbols. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation time setting process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the change display start process of the 1st special symbol performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the change display start process of the 2nd special symbol performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit | judging determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the small hit game process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit game process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of jackpot game completion performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a mode that a common figure change time is set in 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a mode that a common figure change time is set in 1st Example. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30B of 2nd Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display apparatus 42 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game accompanying the entrance into the 1st starting port 36 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game accompanying the entrance into the 2nd starting port 38 of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start process of the 1st special symbol of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start process of the 2nd special symbol of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table for the 1st special symbols of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for the 1st special symbols of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the small hit symbol determination table of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table for 2nd special symbols of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the small hit game process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the big hit game end of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the count period switching process of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a common figure fluctuation | variation time is set in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure change time setting process of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a common figure fluctuation | variation time is set in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the count period initial setting process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the count period switching process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table setting process performed by CPU70a of the main control board 70 of 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table of 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table of 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a special figure fluctuation pattern table is set in 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern table setting process of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a special figure fluctuation pattern table is set in a modification.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows an outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment. In the following, in the first embodiment, an example will be described in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 and type 2 pachinko machine having both the first type of game and the second type of game. In addition, the first type of gameability is a so-called “big hit game” in which a special symbol change display is started when a game ball enters the start port, and a special symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined big hit symbol. This is a seven machine type game. In addition, the second type of game play starts with a small hit game by opening and closing an opening / closing member (blade) provided in the variable pitching device when a game ball enters the start opening. When the opening / closing member is in the open state, the big hit game is started when the game ball that has entered the variable pitching device has passed a specific area (so-called V region) provided in the variable pitching device. This is a so-called feather type game.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the left part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower left part of the game area 31. A display device 40, an effect display device 34 disposed in the center of the game area 31, and a first start port switch 36a that is disposed below the effect display device 34 and detects the entry of a game ball (see FIG. 3). A first start port 36 having a first start port 36, a second start port 38 having a second start port 38a (see FIG. 3) disposed below the first start port 36 for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a game area The first big winning port 44 having a first big winning port switch 44a (see FIG. 3) that is arranged to be opened and closed at the lower right part of the game 31 and that can be opened and closed at the right part of the game area 31. Second Grand Prize that is placed and detects the entry of game balls It includes a second bonus prize hole 46 having a switch 46a (see FIG. 3), and out port 48 for collecting the game balls that did not enter into any of the winning openings, the. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a general winning opening 49 and a number of nails (not shown) for guiding and playing the game ball. In the following description, the first big prize opening 44 and the second big prize opening 46 may be simply referred to as a big prize opening.

  The second start port 38 is a variable ball entrance provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and a pair of left and right blade pieces 38c and a second start port solenoid 38b that operates the blade pieces 38c (see FIG. 3). And comprising. When the pair of wing pieces 38c stands upright, the second start port 38 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2). When open on both the left and right sides, the game ball is in an open state where the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the pair of wing pieces 38c are upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 38.

  The first grand prize opening 44 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate 44c and a first big prize opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 44c. Prepare. The first big winning opening 44 is normally closed by a closing plate 44c that is closed by the opening / closing plate 44c and does not accept a game ball. The open / close plate 44c is actuated by the solenoid 44b and opened to the near side, so that an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained. The first big prize opening 44 is attached with a first big prize opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. In the present embodiment, as the processing for the big hit game, the first big prize opening switch 44a counts ten game balls or ten times before a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before counting ten. The first grand prize opening 44 is opened as a round, and the opening operation of the first big prize opening 44 is repeated until the specified round. In addition, between each round, the 1st big winning opening 44 is made into a closed state only for predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  The second grand prize opening 46 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and includes a wing piece portion 46c and a second big prize port solenoid 46b (see FIG. 3) for operating the wing piece portion 46c. . The second big winning opening 46 is normally closed by a wing piece 46c in an upright state and does not accept a game ball (see a dotted line in FIG. 2). When the wing piece portion 46c is actuated by the second big prize opening solenoid 46b and is opened to the right side, an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained (see the solid line in FIG. 2). The second big prize opening 46 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 46a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. In the present embodiment, as the small hit game processing, the second big prize opening 46 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).

  The game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 46 are distributed to either a specific area (V area) 54 or a non-specific area (out-of-range area) 56 by the distribution device 50. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sorting device 50. As shown in the drawing, the sorting apparatus 50 includes a tray 52 that is formed in a bowl-shaped body with a concave top surface and receives a game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 46 on the top surface. Three drop holes 52a to 52c are formed. Of the three drop holes 52 a to 52 c, one drop hole 52 a guides the game ball to the specific area 54, and the other two drop holes 52 b and 52 c guide the game ball to the non-specific area 56. In the present embodiment, the drop hole 52a for guiding the game ball to the specific area 54 is less likely to enter the game ball than the drop holes 52b and 52c for guiding the game ball to the non-specific area 56. Even if a game ball enters the two major winning holes 46, the probability that the entered game ball will pass through the specific area 54 is low (for example, 1/10, 1/20, etc.). The specific area 54 is provided with a specific area passing switch 54a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 54. The non-specific area 56 is connected to the non-specific area 56. A non-specific area passing switch 56a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passing of the game ball is provided.

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 5, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying and changing a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device capable of displaying and changing a special symbol. 42, and a round display device 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) of the jackpot game. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in the figure, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 6), and a left normal symbol display unit. A display mode in which 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 6), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see FIG. 6), and the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are both lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 6). . When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device variably displays by sequentially switching the four display modes, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes. At this time, when the stop-displayed display mode is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 6), the second start port 38 is held for a certain time (for example, 0. 0). For 5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 corresponds to either the first special symbol display part 42a or the second special symbol display part 42b when the entry of either the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 38 is detected. The special symbols are variably displayed by sequentially switching the display state of the special symbol display section to be performed, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (a special symbol for winning), it is a win. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a first start port corresponding display unit that variably displays the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first start port 36, and the second special symbol display. The part 42b is a second start port corresponding display unit that displays a special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the second start port 38. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as the first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is referred to as the second special symbol (special symbol). Also called FIG. In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 43 at the time of hitting is shown. As shown in the figure, the big hit symbol of the first special symbol is a display mode in which the upper right, lower right, and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display unit 42a are lit (see the upper left in FIG. 7). The big special symbol of the second special symbol is a display mode in which the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments and the upper horizontal bar segment are lit (see the upper right in FIG. 7), and the second special symbol small hit symbol is This is a display mode in which the lower right vertical bar segment and the upper horizontal bar segment are lit (see the lower right in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, no small hit symbol is prepared for the first special symbol. In addition, the display mode at the time of winning is not limited to the above-described mode, and may be displayed in any mode, and the type of display mode at the time of hitting is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types are prepared. Also good. Further, the round display device 43 displays the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game by lighting up the 7-segment display in the form of arithmetic numbers at the start of the jackpot game. When a game ball enters either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 during the special symbol variation display, a maximum of four special symbol variation displays corresponding to each start port are displayed. When the current variation display is finished, the variation display held is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of hold of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first hold symbol 35a, and the number of hold of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second hold symbol 35b.

  Here, the jackpot of the first and second special symbols is a hit mode in which a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the first jackpot 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 12 rounds) is performed. The second special symbol small hit is a hit mode in which a small hit game in which the second big prize opening 46 is opened only once is performed. In addition, in the small hit game, when the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 46 passes through the specific area 54 via the sorting device 50, it develops into a big hit, and the opening operation of the first big prize opening 44 is the first. A jackpot game that is repeated over a larger number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) than the jackpot of the first and second special symbols is performed. Therefore, it is more advantageous for a player to win a big hit via a small hit game by drawing a small hit with a second special symbol when there is an electric support system, which will be described later, than to win a big hit with the first special symbol. It becomes. Of course, the big hit game played by winning the big hit with the first special symbol may be more advantageous than the big hit game played via the small hit game from the short-time state, and the degree of advantage of both May be matched.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) 34 </ b> L and 34 </ b> M arranged side by side and composed of characters and numbers. , 34R and a background pattern (not shown). This effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball enters the first start port 36 and when the game ball enters the second start port 38. . The effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variability display is started, and stopped when the execution time of the variability display has elapsed. At this time, when the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R become a symbol that does not coincide with each other, it is simply removed without reach (for example, “358”). Further, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other and the middle effect symbol 34M does not coincide with the left and right effect symbols 34L and 34R, the reach effect is lost (for example, “353”). Further, when the left effect symbol 34L matches the middle effect symbol 34M, and the right effect symbol 34R does not match the left effect symbol 34L and the middle effect symbol 34M, a small hit is made (for example, “338”). ). Further, when all the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R match, a big hit is obtained (for example, “777”). The result of the success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. Matches the result of.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved symbol 35 a and the second reserved symbol 35 b are also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The first reserved symbols 35a are displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the first start port 36 during the first special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol variation display is started. Every time it is erased in the reverse order from that at starting entry (it is erased in order from the reserved symbol corresponding to the old reserved information). The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one from the left each time a game ball enters the second starting port 38 during the second special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display is started. Every time it is erased in the reverse order of the starting entry.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment configured as described above, the first start port 36 is arranged below the effect display device 34, and the player can play the game ball in the game area 31 during a normal game that is not a big hit game. By turning the firing handle 18 so as to flow down to the left side (the left region of the effect display device 34) (so-called left-handed), the game ball can enter the first start port 36. Further, the normal symbol operation gate 32 is arranged on the left side of the effect display device 34, and the second starting port 38 is arranged on the right side of the effect display device 34, and the player hits the game ball in the normal symbol operation by hitting left. When the second starting port 38 is opened when the normal symbol is hit and the player can hit the right, the game ball can enter the second starting port 38. Further, the first big winning opening 44 is arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. When the big hit game is started, the player hits the right to bring the game ball to the right side of the game area 31 (the effect display device). 34 to the right region), and can enter the first big winning opening 44 in the open state. The second big prize opening 46 is arranged on the right part of the effect display device 34. When the small hit game is started, the player hits the right to open the second big prize opening. 46 can be entered.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, peripheral devices, Peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data between them, an oscillator that outputs a clock for the CPU to perform operations, a watchdog timer for monitoring CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter that periodically generates interrupt signals) Various peripheral LSIs such as a timer circuit are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 is a signal necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game, as shown in FIG. 3, a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a ball entering signal from the first start port switch 36a, Entry signal from the second start port switch 38a, Entry signal from the first grand prize port switch 44a, Entry signal from the second big prize port switch 46a, Pass signal from the specific area passing switch 54a, Non-specific A passage signal or the like from the region passage switch 56 a is input via the relay terminal board 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40a for controlling display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 38b, a drive signal to the first big prize opening solenoid 44b, the second A drive signal or the like to the big prize opening solenoid 46 b is outputted via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal plate 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, receives various command signals from the main control board 70, and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, various LED lamps 93a, and operates a movable decorative member. A decoration drive board 93 that drives the decoration motor 93b, an effect button board 94 that is provided on the effect button 26 and that receives an operation signal from an operation detection switch 27 that detects the operation of the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. It is transmitted to the main control board 70.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. First, the flow of the game will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a game with a ball entering the first starting port 36, and FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a game flow with a ball entering the second starting port 38. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, when the game ball enters the first start port 36 (S10), the first special symbol is changed and displayed (S12), and when the first special symbol is removed and stopped and displayed (S14). ), It is out (S16). On the other hand, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (S18), a big hit game with the first big winning opening 44 opened is executed (S20), and when the big hit game is finished, a state with electric support is generated. (S22). Here, in the state where the electric support is present, the “ordinary symbol probability variation function”, which makes the hit probability determined to be a hit in the normal symbol success / failure determination, actuates, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened. This is a state in which the “variable time shortening function” is activated and the “open extension function” for extending the opening time of the second start port 38 when the normal symbol is hit and displayed as a stop symbol. As described above, a state in which these functions are operated is referred to as “electric support state”, and a state in which these functions are not operated is referred to as “electric support state”. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, this electric support state is continued until a special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit game. In addition, although the form which operates these three functions simultaneously was illustrated, it can also be set as the form which operates any one function or any two functions. When the electric support is present, it is easier to enter the game ball into the second start port 38 than in the non-electric support state. Become.

  In the electric support state, as shown in FIG. 11, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 32 (S30), the normal symbol variation display is started (S32). When the fluctuation time elapses and the normal symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (S34), it comes off (S36), and when the normal symbol hits and displays as a symbol (S38), the second start port 38 is opened (S40). The game ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 38. When a game ball enters the second starting port 38 (S42), the variation display of the second special symbol is started (S44). Here, even if the electric support is present, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first starting port 36. However, as described later, the variation display of the second special symbol is more than the variation display of the first special symbol. Also takes precedence. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (S46), a big hit game with the first big prize winning opening 44 opened is executed (S48), and after the big hit game is over, an electric support state is generated ( S50). When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol (S52), a small winning game for opening the second big winning opening 46 is started (S54). When a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 46 during the small hit game passes through the specific area 54 (S56), a big hit game is executed with the first big prize opening 44 opened (S48). After the game is over, an electric support state is generated (S50). On the other hand, when the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 46 during the small hit game passes through the non-specific area 56 (S58), the game ball comes off (S62). In addition, when the second special symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (S60), the symbol is removed (S62). If the number of fluctuations in the special symbol after the occurrence of the electric support is less than the predetermined number, the state with the electric support is continued and the number of fluctuations in the special symbol reaches the predetermined number. Then, the power support state is terminated and a power support state is generated.

[Main control processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process executes a power-on process required for power-on such as an initialization process (S100), a game start process (S110), a count period setting process (S120), and a normal symbol game process (S130). The special symbol game process (S140), the small hit game process (S150), and the big hit game process (S160) are repeatedly executed. In the present embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S110 to S160 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first makes various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, first big prize port switch 44a, second big prize). The state of the mouth switch 46a, the specific area passing switch 54a, the non-specific area passing switch 56a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various random number values (determined big hit determination random numbers and big hit symbols described later) are determined. For example, random numbers for determining small hits, random numbers for determining small hits, random numbers for reaching, random numbers for determining variation patterns, random numbers for determining whether or not to determine normal symbols). Subsequently, whether a game ball has been detected by a switch related to the entry of the game ball (first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, first big prize port switch 44a, second big prize port switch 46a, etc.) If it is determined whether or not it has been detected, the prize ball to be paid out is calculated and saved as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. (Prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the prize ball designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven and controlled to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected each time. Then, a prize ball payout process for decrementing the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by 1 is executed. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball designation command is received from the main control board 70, the award ball information is received. The process is repeated until the value becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next count period setting process in S120.

[Count period setting process]
The count period setting process of S120 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the count period setting process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the count period for switching based on the normal pattern variation counter that counts the number of variations of the normal symbol has been initialized. (S200). In the present embodiment, there are two counting periods: a first period and a second period in which a shorter time is set for a normal symbol variation time (also referred to as a normal diagram variation time) than during the first period. It is assumed that the count period is reset (unset) in the initialization process (power-on process) in S100 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. If it is determined in S200 that it has not been set, the count period initial setting process shown in FIG. 14 is executed (S202), and the count period setting process is terminated. On the other hand, once the count period initial setting process is executed, it is determined that the count period has been initialized in S200 until the power is turned off, and the count period switching process shown in FIG. 15 is executed (S204). The count period setting process ends. When the count period setting process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S130. Hereinafter, details of the count period initial setting process and the count period switching process will be described in order.

  In the count period initial setting process of FIG. 14, first, a period switching pattern lottery process for selecting a count period switching pattern by lottery is performed (S210). In the present embodiment, there are two switching patterns with different numbers of changes in the usual figure that serve as a break (an opportunity for switching the period) between the first period and the second period. An example of this switching pattern is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16A, the switching pattern X is a pattern for switching between the first period and the second period every time the normal fluctuation counter reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, the switching pattern Y starts the second period when the normal fluctuation counter after the first period reaches the first number (for example, 150 times). This is a pattern in which the process of starting the first period is repeated when the normal fluctuation counter after starting the second period reaches a second number (for example, 50 times) that is smaller than the first number. Note that the switching pattern is not limited to these two switching patterns as long as the first period and the second period are switched based on the common variable counter, and more than three switching patterns are possible. May be provided. For example, the first figure and the second period are changed to 100 times, 50 times, 200 times, and 20 times to switch between the first period and the second period. When reaching 100 times, the first period is switched to the second period, when reaching 150 times, the first period is switched, when reaching 350 times, the second period is switched, and when reaching 370 times, the first period is switched, and thereafter May be switched similarly. Note that the lottery process of S210 may be performed by acquiring a random number value for lottery and determining whether the random value corresponds to a specific value for the switching pattern X.

  When the lottery process is performed in S210, it is determined whether or not the switching pattern X is selected in the lottery (S212). If it is determined that the switching pattern X is selected, the switching pattern X is set (S214). If it is determined that the switching pattern X has not been selected, the switching pattern Y is set (S216). When the switching pattern is set in this way, the first period flag is turned on (the first period is set) in order to generate the first period (S218), the normal fluctuation counter is reset to 0 (S220), and the count is counted. The period initial setting process is terminated. This ordinary figure variation counter is incremented (counted up) by one each time the ordinary symbol variation display is stopped and displayed in the ordinary symbol game processing of S130. Since the count period initial setting process is executed during the first main control process accompanied with the power-on process, the game ball is first placed in the normal symbol operation gate 32 after the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. The count period initial setting process may be executed in the power-on process of S100. In addition, it is not restricted to what always starts from a 1st period, You may determine by lottery etc. whether it starts from a 1st period or a 2nd period.

  In the count period switching process of FIG. 15, first, it is determined whether or not the common figure variation counter is within the range of the first period (S230). This determination can be made based on the switching pattern set in the count period initial setting process and the normal fluctuation counter. For example, when the switching pattern X is set, since the first period and the second period are switched every time the ordinary figure fluctuation counter reaches 100 times, the ordinary figure fluctuation counter is 0 to 99 times and 200 to 299 times. , 400 to 499 times,..., Etc., it is determined that it is within the range of the first period, and the number of normal fluctuations is 100 to 199 times, 300 to 399 times, 500 to 599 times,. If there is, it is determined that it is not within the range of the first period. If it is determined in S230 that it is within the range of the first period, it is determined whether or not the first period flag is off (S232). If it is determined that the first period flag is off, the current period is the second period and the first period flag is changed from off to on in order to switch to the first period (S234), and the count period switching process ends. If it is determined in S232 that the first period flag is on instead of off, the first period has already started, and thus the count period switching process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S230 that the common map fluctuation counter is not within the range of the first period (is within the range of the second period), it is determined whether or not the first period flag is on (S236). If it is determined that the one-period flag is on, the first period flag is turned from on to off (S238), and the count period switching process is terminated in order to start the second period since the first period. Further, if it is determined in S236 that the first period flag is not on but off, the second period has already been started, and thus the count period switching process is ended as it is.

[Normal design game processing]
The normal symbol game process of S130 is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. When the normal symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 32 based on a passing signal from the gate switch 32a (S300). . If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 32, it is determined whether or not the current reserved number of ordinary symbols (the number of ordinary symbol holds) is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment). (S302). If it is determined that the current number of reservations is less than the upper limit, the number of reservations is incremented by 1 (S304), and determination information for normal symbols (ordinary symbol success / failure determination random number) is acquired. The information is stored in a determination information storage area for a predetermined normal symbol in the RAM 70c (S306). If it is determined in S300 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 32, or if it is determined in S302 that the number of holds has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S304 and S306 is skipped and the next processing is performed. move on.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second start port 38 is open (S308), whether or not the normal symbol is in a variable display (S310), and whether or not the normal symbol is in a stop display time (S312). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held is 0 (S314). If it is determined that the second start port 38 is not open, the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the normal symbol is not in the stop display time, and the number of normal symbols held is not 0, the normal symbol is used for determination. The oldest determination information among the determination information stored in the information storage area is read (S316), and the normal symbol variation start process (common pattern variation start process) illustrated in FIG. 18 is executed (S318). The symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  In the normal change start process of FIG. 18, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not there is a power support state (S350). Here, whether or not there is a power support state can be determined based on whether or not a variation shortening flag, which will be described later, is on, or whether an open extension flag is on. If it is determined in S350 that there is no electric support but not an electric support, the probability variation function of the normal symbol is not activated, so a hit determination table is made using the low probability hit determination table (S352), and in S350. If it is determined that there is a power support state, the probability variation function for the normal symbol is activated, so a determination is made using the high probability hit determination table (S354). FIG. 19 shows an example of a normal symbol hit determination table. In the hit determination table for low probability, as shown in FIG. 19A, the hit determination random number is a value 3 to value 152 out of a value 0 to a value 299 (1/2 hit probability). . On the other hand, in the hit determination table for high probability, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the hit determination random number is a value 3 to a value 299 out of a value 0 to a value 299 (297/300 (about 1 / 1.01) hit probability).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the hit determination result of S352 and S354 is a win (S356). If the hit determination result is a win, a hit symbol is set (S358). Is set to the off symbol (S360), and the normal time changing time setting process shown in FIG. 20 for setting the normal time changing time is executed (S362). When the normal symbol change time is set, the symbol display board 40a is controlled to start normal symbol change display (S364), the normal symbol hold count is decremented by 1 (S366), and the normal symbol change start processing is terminated. To do.

  20, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not there is no electric support (S370). If there is no electric support, is it in the first period? It is determined whether or not (S372). This determination can be made based on whether the first period flag is on or off. If the first period flag is on, it is determined that the first period is in progress. If the first period flag is off, it is determined that the first period flag is not in the first period. If it is determined in S372 that it is during the first period, the first normal variation time 1A is set (S374), and the normal diagram variation time setting process is terminated. If it is determined that it is not in the first period (during the second period), the second normal fluctuation time 2A shorter than the first normal fluctuation time 1A is set (S376), and the normal time fluctuation time setting process is terminated. To do. Thus, in the state without the electric support, the first normal fluctuation time 1A is set during the first period, that is, when the common figure fluctuation counter (the number of usual figure fluctuations) is within the range of the first period. In other words, the second normal fluctuation time 2A is set when the normal fluctuation counter is within the second period. In the present embodiment, a fluctuation time of 60 seconds is set as the first normal fluctuation time 1A, and a fluctuation time of 10 seconds is set as the second normal fluctuation time 2A.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S370 that the electric support is not present but the electric support is not present, it is determined whether or not the second special variation flag is off (S378). Here, as will be described later, the second special variation flag is turned on at the end of the big hit when the big hit occurs during the second period, and is not turned on when the big hit occurs during the first period. If it is determined in S378 that the second special variation flag is off, the first special variation time 1B is set (S380), the usual variation time setting process is terminated, and the second special variation flag is turned on in S378. Is determined, the second special variation time 2B shorter than the first special variation time 1B is set (S382), and the normal diagram variation time setting process is terminated. Thus, in the electric support state, the big hit that triggered the occurrence of the electric support state may have occurred during the first period, that is, when the usual figure fluctuation counter is within the range of the first period. For example, the first special fluctuation time 1B is set, and if it occurs during the second period, that is, when the normal fluctuation counter is within the range of the second period, the second special fluctuation time 2B is set. Become. In this embodiment, a fluctuation time of 5 seconds is set as the first special fluctuation time 1B, and a fluctuation time of 1 second is set as the second special fluctuation time 2B. For this reason, the normal time fluctuation time of this embodiment is, in order from the longest fluctuation time, the first normal fluctuation time 1A (60 seconds), the second normal fluctuation time 2A (10 seconds), the first special fluctuation time 1B ( 5 seconds) and the second special fluctuation time 2B (1 second). The shorter the usual symbol variation time is, the more the number of times the normal symbol per unit time is judged, and the second start port 38 is opened more frequently. Therefore, the second special variation time 2B having the shortest variation time is set. This is the most advantageous for the player.

  Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 17, when the normal symbol variation display is started, the next time the normal symbol game processing is executed, it is determined in S310 that the normal symbol is being varied and the variation time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S320). This determination can be made based on the variation time set in the above-described common symbol variation time setting process and the elapsed time since the start of the variation display of the normal symbol. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped (S322), and the normal figure fluctuation counter is incremented by 1 (S324). Then, a stop display time is set (S326), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S328). The stop display time is an interval from when the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped to when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started next, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the stop display of the normal symbol is made, since it is determined that the stop display is being performed in S312, it is determined again whether or not the stop display time has elapsed in S328, and if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the stop display is performed. It is determined whether or not the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S330).

  If it is determined to be a winning symbol in S330, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a state with electric support (S332), and if it is determined that there is an electric support state, the open extension function is activated, so (2) When the opening time of the start port 38 is set to a long opening time (for example, 10 seconds) (S334), and it is determined that there is no electric support and not an electric support, the open extension function is activated. Therefore, a short-time opening pattern that sets the opening time of the second start port 38 to a short time (for example, 2 seconds) is set (S336). Then, the second start port 38 is opened with the set opening pattern (S338), and the normal symbol game process is terminated. Here, as described above, the opening of the second starting port 38 is performed by opening and closing the blade portion 38c by controlling the driving of the second starting port solenoid 38b.

  When the normal symbol game process is executed with the second start port 38 opened, it is determined in S308 that the second start port 38 is open, so it is determined whether or not the open time has elapsed (S340), If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of the second starting port 38. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the opening of the second starting port 38 is terminated. (S342), the normal symbol game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36. Determine (S400). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S402). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S404), and determination information is acquired to obtain predetermined determination information in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S406), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S408). The determination information acquired in S406 includes the first big hit determination random number used when determining the big hit performed by the game ball entering the first start port 36, or the first big hit determination result. Information related to the progress of the game, such as a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 42a, a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol (entry information) ) And the like. In addition, the first special symbol on-hold occurrence command includes a command indicating determination information, a command indicating the number of holds, and the like. These commands may be transmitted as a common command, or may be transmitted as separate commands. If it is determined in S400 that no game ball has entered the first start port 36, or if it is determined in S402 that the number of first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S404 to S408 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S410.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 (S410). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S412). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S414), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S416), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S418). As the determination information acquired in S416, the big hit determination random number used at the time of the big hit determination performed by entering the game ball into the second start port 38, or the second big hit determination result is the second big hit. Information relating to the progress of the game, such as a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 42b, a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol (entry information) ) And the like. In addition, the second special symbol on-hold occurrence command includes a command indicating determination information, a command indicating the number of holds, and the like. These commands may be transmitted as a common command, or may be transmitted as separate commands. If it is determined in S410 that no game ball has entered the second start port 38, or if it is determined in S412 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S414 to S418 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S420.

  Next, whether one of the big hit game and the small hit game is being executed (S420), whether one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed (S422), Whether one of the special symbol and the second special symbol is in the stop display time is determined (S424). If it is determined that either the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process of S150. On the other hand, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is running, neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is variably displayed, and both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped. If it is determined that it is not during the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S426). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination information of the second special symbol determination information (big hit determination random number) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) is determined. Reading (S428), the second special symbol variation display start process shown in FIG. 25 is executed (S430), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is 0 (S432). If it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the oldest determination information among the determination information (big hit determination random number) of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S434), the first special symbol variation display start process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (S436), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S426 to S436, when both the number of reserved first symbol symbols and the number of reserved second symbol symbols are not 0, the second special symbol variable display (holding digestion) is preferentially executed. The details of the first special symbol variable display start process of FIG. 24 and the second special symbol variable display start process of FIG. 25 will be described below.

  First, the first special symbol variation display start process of FIG. 24 will be described. In the first special symbol variation display start processing, first, a hit determination is performed using the hit determination random number and the hit determination table read in S434 (S500), and it is determined whether or not the determination result is a big hit. (S502). Here, an example of the hit determination table for the first special symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the hit determination table for the first special symbol is assumed to be a big hit when the random number for hit determination is a value 0 or 1 among the values 0 to 599 (a big hit probability of 1/300).

  When it is determined that the result of the hit determination is a big hit in S502, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S504), and the big hit symbol determining random number read with reference to a not shown big hit symbol determining table is read. The jackpot symbol is determined based on (S506). On the other hand, if it is determined in S502 that the result of the hit determination is not a big hit, a missed symbol is set (S514). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  When the big hit symbol or the off symbol is thus determined, the variation pattern table setting process for setting the variation pattern table is executed (S516). In this variation pattern table setting process, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, set the variation pattern table for big hit, and if the result of the big hit determination is out, set the variation pattern table for outage Etc. Although illustration of these variation pattern tables is omitted, in each variation pattern table, a plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation pattern determination random numbers. For example, in the variation pattern table for big hits, the variation pattern with reach is associated with more random numbers for variation pattern determination so that the variation pattern with reach is more likely to appear than the variation pattern without reach. The variation patterns without reach are associated with more variation pattern determination random numbers so that the variation patterns without reach are more likely to appear than the variation patterns with reach. In addition, since the fluctuation time reduction function is activated during the power support state, a table in which a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is associated with more fluctuation pattern determination random numbers than a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time is set. Can be things. Subsequently, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S518), and the variation pattern of the special symbol is set using the read variation pattern determination random number and the set variation pattern table (S520). Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is started (S522), the holding number of the first special symbol is decremented by 1 (S524), and the symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S526). ), The first special symbol variation display start processing is terminated. Here, the symbol variation start command includes a big hit variation pattern (fluctuation pattern designation command) and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit decision result is a big hit. In the case of detachment, a detachment variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a detachment stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) according to the determination. ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34.

  Next, the variation display start process of the second special symbol in FIG. 25 will be described. This process is the same as the first special symbol variable display start process, except that a process related to small hits is added. For this reason, the same step number is attached | subjected about the process same as the variable display start process of a 1st special symbol among each process of the variable display start process of a 2nd special symbol, Since the detailed description overlaps, it abbreviate | omits. . In the variation display start process of the second special symbol, first, a hit determination is performed using the hit determination random number and the hit determination table read in S428 (S500a), and whether or not the hit determination result is a big hit (S502). ), Whether or not the result of the hit determination is a small hit (S508). Here, an example of the hit determination table for the second special symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the hit determination table for the second special symbol is a big hit when the random number for hit determination is 0 or 1 among the values 0 to 599 (a hit probability of 1/300). When the random number has a value of 2 to 597, it is assumed to be a small hit (a small hit probability of 298/300 (about 1 / 1.01)). When the result of the hit determination is determined to be a big hit in S502, a big win symbol is set in S504 and S506.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S508 that the result of the hit determination is a small hit, a random number for determining a small hit symbol is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S510), and read by referring to a small hit symbol determining table (not shown). Based on the small numbers for determining small hits, a small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed is set (S512). If it is determined in S502 that the result of the hit determination is not a big hit and it is determined in S508 that the result of the hit determination is not a small hit, it is a failure, and in step S514, a winning symbol is set.

  When the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol or the off symbol is set in this way, the variation pattern table setting process for setting the variation pattern table is executed (S516a). In this variation pattern table setting process, a process for setting a variation pattern table for small hits is added to the processing of S516 of the variation display start process of the first special symbol when the result of the hit determination is a small hit. It can be carried out. When the variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determination random number is read in S518 and S520, the variation pattern is set, the variation display of the second special symbol is started (S522a), and the number of reserved special symbols is set to 1 (S524a), a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in S526, and the variation display start process of the second special symbol is terminated. Note that the symbol variation start command includes information such as various symbols, variation patterns, and variation times that have been set in the same manner as the symbol variation start command of the first special symbol variation display start process. When is a small hit, a small hit variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a small hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol change start command starts the symbol change effect on the effect display device 34.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 21 to 23, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variable symbol display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S422. Since either the symbol or the second special symbol is determined to be in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether the variable time has elapsed (S438). Since the variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether the variation time has elapsed or not is compared with the variation time that has been determined since the variation display of the special symbol is started. Can be done. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S440), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S442). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S444), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S446). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the variation display of the special symbol is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S424 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S448).

  If it is determined in S448 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S450), and the current game state (the first period flag on / off state) is stored in a predetermined game state storage area of the RAM 70c (S452). The jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S454). Thereby, the big hit game is started by the big hit game processing of S160. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the fluctuation time shortening function and the release extension function (to end the electric support state), when the fluctuation reduction flag is on, the fluctuation reduction flag is turned off and the release extension flag Is turned off (S456 to S460). Furthermore, in order to prevent the second special variation time from being set during the big hit game, when the second special variation flag is on, the second special variation flag is turned off (S462, S464), the special symbol game processing is terminated, Returning to the control process, the process proceeds to the next small hit game process of S150.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S448 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small symbol (S466). If it is determined that the game is a small hit symbol, the small hit game flag is turned on (S468), and a small hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S470). Thereby, the small hit game is started by the small hit game processing of S150. On the other hand, when it is determined in S466 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, it is determined that the symbol is a losing symbol, the processing of S468 and S470 is skipped, and the processing proceeds to the next S472.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S472). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S474), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S476). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the remaining number of times of the special symbol fluctuation display until the state with the electric support is completed, and the value is set in the big hit game end process described later. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game processing is temporarily ended while maintaining the electric support state, and when the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the electric support state is ended (the electric support state is not set). Therefore, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off (S478), the release extension flag is turned off (S480), and a gaming state designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S482). When the second special variation flag is on, the second special variation flag is turned off (S484, S486), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. The sub control board 90 that has received the gaming state designation command transmitted in S482 transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the gaming state to the effect display control board 91, and sets the background screen of the effect display device 34 as a normal background. Perform processing such as.

[Small hit game processing]
The small hit game process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the small hit game process of FIG. 28 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on (S600). If it is determined that the small hit game flag is OFF, the small hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 46 is open (S602), and the second big prize opening 46 is not open, that is, closed. If it determines, it will be determined whether the 2nd big winning opening 46 is a release timing (S604). If it is determined that the second big prize opening 46 is the opening timing, the second big prize opening solenoid 46b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 46 is opened (S606), and the small hit game processing is once ended. As a result, the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 46. When the small hit game process is executed after the second big prize opening 46 is opened, it is determined in S602 that the second big prize opening 46 is open, and then whether the second big prize opening 46 is closed timing. It is determined whether or not (S608). In the present embodiment, the closing timing is assumed to arrive when the elapsed time since the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 46 reaches a predetermined opening time (for example, 5 seconds). If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the second big prize opening 46, the small hit game process is once ended while the second big prize opening 46 is kept open, and if the second big prize opening 46 is judged as the closing timing, The second big prize opening solenoid 46b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 46 is closed (S610). Then, the small hit game flag is turned off (S612), a small hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S614), and a detection signal from the specific area passing switch 54a is input to enter the small hit game. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 54 (S616). If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 54, the small hit game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process in S160.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S616 that the game ball has passed the specific area 54, the big hit game flag is turned on to execute the big hit game via the small hit game (S618), and the current gaming state (the first game state) 1 period flag ON / OFF state) is stored in a predetermined game state storage area of the RAM 70c (S620), and a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S622). Further, in order not to set the second special variation time during the big hit game, when the second special variation flag is on, the second special variation flag is turned off (S624, S626), and the small hit game processing is ended.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S160 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 29 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S700). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 44 is open (S702), and the first big winning opening 44 is not open, that is, is closed. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the first big winning opening 44 (S704). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the first big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44a is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is opened (S706), and the big hit game processing is once ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the big prize opening 44, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the first big prize opening 44 is closed.

  If it is determined in S702 that the first big prize opening 44 is open, it is judged whether or not it is the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44 (S708). This determination is to determine whether the specified opening time has elapsed or the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 44 has reached the specified number (10 in this embodiment). Is done. Note that the opening time is set to 25 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the first big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the first big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44a is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is closed (S710), and whether or not the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied? It is determined whether or not (S712). The condition for ending the big hit game is established when the number of repetitions (number of rounds) of opening and closing the first big prize opening 44 reaches a specified number (for example, 15 times). If it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied, the big hit game processing is once ended. If it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is satisfied, the big hit game end processing shown in FIG. 30 is executed (S714). Then, the big hit game process is terminated.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 30, first, the big hit game flag is turned off (S720), the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (S722), the release extension flag is turned on (S724), and the value in the fluctuation shortening counter is set. 100 is set (S726). Thereby, it will be in a state with electric support until the change display of the special symbol 100 times is performed after the big hit game. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current big hit has occurred during the second period (S728). This determination is made by the first period flag at the time of occurrence of the big hit stored in the predetermined game state storage area of the RAM 70c in the process of S452 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 23 or the process of S620 of the small hit game process of FIG. This can be done based on the state. That is, if the first period flag when the big hit occurs is on, it is determined that the big hit has occurred during the first period, and if the first period flag when the big hit occurs is off, the big hit is during the second period. It is determined that it has occurred. If it is determined in S728 that the current big hit has occurred during the second period, the second special variation flag is turned on (S730), a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S732), and the big hit game processing is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in S728 that the current big hit has occurred during the first period instead of the second period, the processing of S730 is skipped and a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S732). The game process ends. In this way, in the big hit game end processing, if the big hit occurs during the first period (the normal fluctuation counter is within the first period), the second special fluctuation flag is not turned on (it remains off). If the big hit occurs during the second period (the normal fluctuation counter is within the range of the second period), the second special fluctuation flag is turned on.

  Here, FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a state in which the normal time fluctuation time is set in the first embodiment. FIG. 31 shows a case where a big hit occurs during the first period, and FIG. 32 shows a case where a big hit occurs during the second period. Although illustration is omitted, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on and off at the same timing as the opening extension flag. As shown in FIG. 31, during the first period when there is no electric support (open extension flag is off), the first normal fluctuation time 1A (60 seconds) is set as the normal fluctuation time, and during the first period When the generated big hit ends, the open extension flag is turned on to generate a power support state. At this time, since the big hit has occurred during the first period, the second special variation flag is not turned on but remains off. For this reason, the first special fluctuation time 1B (5 seconds) is set as the normal fluctuation time during the power support state. That is, when a big hit occurs during the first period, the first special fluctuation time 1B (5 seconds) is set in a state where there is electric support after the big hit game ends. If a small hit game is played several times during this power support state, but does not develop into a big hit game, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times, the power support state ends (open extension) (With the flag off), a no power support state is generated. During the first period after the occurrence of the no power support state, the first normal fluctuation time 1A is set as the normal fluctuation time.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 32, during the second period without power support, the second normal fluctuation time 2A (10 seconds) is set as the normal fluctuation time, and the big hit that occurred during the second period ends. Then, the open extension flag is turned on to generate a power support state. At this time, since the big hit occurs during the second period, the second special fluctuation flag is turned on. For this reason, the second special fluctuation time 2B (1 second) is set as the normal fluctuation time during the power support state. That is, when a big hit occurs during the second period, the second special variation time 2B (1 second) is set in a state where there is an electric support after the big hit game ends. For this reason, if a big hit that triggers the occurrence of an electric support state occurs during the second period, the game progresses by setting the most convenient time for the player to change during the second period. can do. If a small hit game was played several times during the power support state but did not develop into a big hit game, the power support state was terminated when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reached the predetermined number. (With the open extension flag turned off) to generate a no power support state. At this time, since it is during the second period without the electric support, the second normal fluctuation time 2A (10 seconds) is set. Further, when the normal time fluctuation counter becomes 400 times and is switched from the second period to the first period, the first normal fluctuation time 1A is set.

  Here, the big hit that occurred during the second period of FIG. 32 is developed from the small hit game that occurred during the state without the electric support, that is, the game ball enters the second start port 38 without the electric support. And it was triggered by having been determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination. Since the open extension function does not operate in the state without electric support, the opening time of the second start port 38 is shorter than that in the state with electric support even if the normal symbol is determined to be successful in the state without electric support. (2 seconds in this embodiment). On the other hand, even if there is no electric support where the probability variation function does not operate, in this embodiment, it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit with a relatively high probability (1/2) in the normal symbol determination, so the game ball is normal When passing through the symbol operating gate 32, it can be expected that the second start port 38 is opened (a game ball can enter) at a relatively high frequency (once every two times). In addition, during the second period without power support, the second normal fluctuation time 2A (10 when the fluctuation time is significantly shorter than in the first period in which the first normal fluctuation time 1A (60 seconds) is set. Second). For this reason, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the time from when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 32 until the normal symbol is determined to be opened and the second start port 38 is opened. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 32 during the second period without the electric support, the player temporarily turns right at the approximate timing at which the second start port 38 is opened. It can also be changed. From these facts, in the one-type and two-type mixed pachinko machine 10, the player is given a small hitting opportunity by changing (shortening) the base change time based on the base change counter during the absence of electric support. A game that aims to generate a big hit (a game that aims to enter the second starting port 38) can be performed. The big hit during the second period of FIG. 32 is a result of such a game. As described above, by changing the normal time change time based on the normal time change counter, it is possible to diversify the gameability in the state without the electric support, and to improve the game entertainment.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, in the one-type and two-kind type pachinko machine, either the first period or the second period is set based on the common variable counter, and there is no electric support. In the state, the first normal fluctuation time 1A is set during the first period, and the second normal fluctuation time 2A shorter than the first normal fluctuation time 1A is set during the second period. Also, in the state where there is electric support after the big hit game ends, the first special fluctuation time 1B is set when the big hit occurs during the first period, and the first special variation time 1B is set when the big hit occurs during the second period. A second special variation time 2B shorter than one special variation time 1B is set. For this reason, in a 1-type 2-type mixed-type pachinko machine, based on the universal fluctuation counter, not only changes the normal fluctuation time in the state without electric support, but also changes the normal fluctuation time in the state with electric support. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the change in the normal figure change time determined based on the normal figure change counter (the number of changes in the normal symbol). In addition, since the second special variation time 2B is set to the shortest variation time, if the second special variation time 2B is set during the electric support state, the game can be advanced in a state advantageous to the player. In addition, since the first period and the second period are switched according to the count period switching pattern selected from a plurality of types, even if the normal fluctuation counter has the same value, the normal period in which the count period is set differently. Since the change time may also be different, the change in the normal time change time set based on the normal time change counter can be further diversified. In addition, since the present invention is applied to a 1-type 2-type mixed-type pachinko machine, it is possible to make the player aim for a big hit of a small hit opportunity during the second period without electric support, and a variety of playability It can also be converted. As a result, in the gaming machine that changes the normal map change time based on the normal map change frequency, it is possible to improve the game interest than before.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the game board 30B of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, and FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment. . Hereinafter, in the second embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a first type of pachinko machine will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the game board 30B of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment has a second start opening 38 disposed below the first start opening 36, and a second grand prize winning opening 46 and a distribution device 50. The control circuit of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the game board 30 of the first embodiment except that it is not provided. The configuration is the same as that of the control circuit of the first embodiment except that it does not include the two major winning opening switch 46a, the specific area passing switch 54a, the non-specific area passing switch 56a) and the actuator (second large winning opening solenoid 46b). is there. Accordingly, the configuration of the game board 30B and the control circuit of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted. In the second embodiment, the first grand prize opening 44 of the first embodiment is the big prize opening 44, and the first big prize opening switch 44a and the first big prize opening solenoid 44c are also the big prize opening switch 44a and the big prize winning opening. It is set as the mouth solenoid 44c.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a winning symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment. As shown in the drawing, a special symbol (16R normal big hit symbol) which is a 16R normal big hit is a display mode in which the vertical bar segments on the upper right, lower right and lower left in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit, and a second special symbol display. There is a display mode in which the middle horizontal bar segment and the upper right and lower left vertical bar segments in the portion 42b are lit (see the first row from the top in FIG. 35). In addition, the special symbol (16R probability variable big hit symbol) that becomes the 16R probability variable big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit, and the second special symbol. There is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments in the symbol display section 42b are lit (see the second level from the top in FIG. 35). The special symbol that becomes the 2R probability variation big hit has a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper right and upper left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display unit 42a are lit (see the third level from the top in FIG. 35). Further, the special symbol (small bonus symbol) that is a small hit has a display mode in which the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 35). Note that the display mode of the special symbol at the time of big hit or small hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any manner, and the type of display mode of the special symbol at each big hit or small hit Is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types may be prepared.

  Here, in the 16R normal big hit, a big hit game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening 44 is repeated 16 times is performed, and after the big hit game is finished, the probability of winning the big win is not increased without operating the probability changing function of the special symbol. The low probability state is set, and the electric support state is set until a special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) to generate a low probability state with electric support. In addition, the 16R probability variable jackpot is a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated 16 times in the same manner as the 16R normal jackpot, and the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot probability is set to a high probability, and the state with the electric support is set until a special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) to generate a high probability state with the electric support. In addition, the 2R probability variable big hit is a big hit game in which the opening of the big winning opening 44 is repeated twice, and after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated to increase the probability of the big hit. Set and set to no power support state, and generate a high probability state without power support. In addition, in the small hit, a small hit game in which the opening of the big winning opening 44 is repeated twice is performed, and after the small hit game is finished, the game state before the start of the small hit game (the state of the big hit probability or This is a mode of succession that inherits power support / non-support state. In this embodiment, two types of 16R and 2R are prepared as the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 44 (number of rounds). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and 15R, 12R, 10R, and 8R are not limited thereto. , 6R, 4R, and other round numbers may be prepared. Also, the number of rounds is not limited to two, and three or more types may be prepared.

  Here, in the 2R probability variation big hit and the small hit, the opening time of the big winning opening 44 in the hit game (the big hit game and the small hit game related to the 2R probability variable big hit) is larger than the 16R big hit (16R normal big hit, 16R probability big hit). It is set for a short time. In this embodiment, the opening time of the big winning opening 44 in the winning game is set to an extremely short time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the game ball is inserted into the big winning opening during this time. It is a hitting mode in which the ball 44 is hardly entered and the ball cannot be paid out substantially. Also, in this embodiment, when winning 2R probability variation big hit or small win, the state (game state and effect state) after the winning game is made to be the same (or very similar), and the game after the winning game ends It is assumed that the player is not notified directly of whether the state is a low probability state without electric support or a high probability state without electric support (latency probability variation state). Therefore, the 2R probability variation jackpot is also called a latent probability variation jackpot because it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the jackpot probability after the end of the game is high. Of course, the special symbol display device 42 stops and displays the 2R probability variation big hit symbol and the small hit symbol separately, so that the player can refer to the discrimination table examined in advance and the special symbol display device related to the current hit. By confirming the display mode 42, it is possible to determine whether the hit is 2R probability variation big hit or small hit.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment configured as described above will be described. First, the flow of the game will be described. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of a game with a ball entering the first starting port 36, and FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a game flow with a ball entering the second starting port 38. 36 and 37, the same processes as those in FIGS. 10 and 11 are given the same step numbers. As shown in FIG. 36, when a game ball enters the first start port 36 (S10), the first special symbol is changed and displayed (S12), and when the first special symbol is removed and stopped and displayed (S14). ), It is out (S16). On the other hand, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a 16R big hit symbol (16R normal big hit symbol, 16R probability variable big hit symbol) (S18a), a 16R big hit game is executed to open and close the big winning opening 44 over 16R (S20a). . Then, when the big hit game ends, an electric support state is generated (S22a). It should be noted that after the jackpot game related to the 16R normal jackpot symbol, the electric support is provided and the low probability state is reached, and after the jackpot game related to the 16R probability variable jackpot symbol is ended, the electric support is set to the high probability state. When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a 2R jackpot symbol (S23), a 2R jackpot game for opening and closing the jackpot 44 over 2R is executed (S24). Then, after the big hit game is over, a state without electrical support (a high probability state without electrical support) is generated (S25). When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol (S26), a 2R small winning game for opening and closing the big prize opening 44 over 2R is executed (S27). When the small hit game ends, the game state before the small hit is taken over (S28).

  In the state with the electric support, as shown in FIG. 37, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 32 (S30), the normal symbol variation display is started (S32). When the fluctuation time elapses and the normal symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (S34), it comes off (S36), and when the normal symbol hits and displays as a symbol (S38), the second start port 38 is opened (S40). The game ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 38. When a game ball enters the second start port 38 (S42), the second special symbol variation display is started (S44). When the second special symbol is displayed as a 16R jackpot symbol (S46a), a 16R jackpot game that opens and closes the jackpot 44 over 16R is executed (S48a), and after the jackpot game is over, there is an electric support. In addition, when the second special symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (S58), the symbol is removed (S60). If the number of fluctuations is less than the predetermined number, the electric support state is continued, and if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number, the electric support state is terminated and the electric support state is generated. In addition, when there is an electric support state that occurred after the end of the big hit game of 16R normal jackpot (low probability state with electric support), it becomes a low probability state without electric support and occurs after the big hit game of 16R probability variable big hit. When the power support state (high probability state with power support) is completed, a high probability state without power support is established.In this way, the first type of pachinko machine has a high probability state with power support and low power support. There are four gaming states: a probability state, a high probability state without electrical support, and a low probability state without electrical support.

  Next, each process of the second embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol game process of the second embodiment. Here, among the processes of the second embodiment, the same processes as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In the special symbol game process of the second embodiment, the process for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36 and the process for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 are shown in FIG. The illustration is omitted because it is the same as the processing. Further, the flow of the variable display start process and the stop process of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the same as the process of FIG. An example of the variable display start process of the first special symbol of the second embodiment is shown in FIG. 39, and an example of the variable display start process of the second special symbol of the second example is shown in FIG.

  In the special symbol game process of FIG. 38, it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in S448 is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on in S450 to S454, and the current gaming state (the state of the first period flag) is stored. After the big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90, in order to stop the probability change state during the big hit game, when the probability change flag is on, processing to turn off the probability change flag is performed (S455a, S455b). When the probability variation flag is turned off, the processing after S456 is executed as in the first embodiment.

  In the first special symbol variation display start process of FIG. 39, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current hit probability is low or high (S530). When the probability variation flag is off, that is, when the current hit probability is low, the hit determination random number read in S434 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 22 and the low probability jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 70b are used for hitting. A determination is made (S532). When the probability variation flag is ON, that is, when the current hit probability is high, the hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number read in S434 and the high probability jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 70b. (S534), it is determined whether or not the determination result is a big hit (S502). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. 41A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 41B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. In the low probability jackpot determination table, the big hit determination random number is a value 60 or 61 out of the values 0 to 796 (big hit probability of 1 / 398.5). In the high probability jackpot determination table, the hit determination random number is The value 0 to 796 was assumed to be a big hit when the value was 60 to 79 (a big hit probability of 1 / 39.85). Further, in the low probability jackpot determination table, when the big hit determination random number is 781 to 796, a small hit is made (1 / 49.75 small hit probability), and in the high probability big hit determination table, the hit determination random number is 0. A value of 765 to 796 out of ˜796 is assumed to be a small hit (small hit probability of about 1 / 24.88).

  When the result of the hit determination is determined to be a big hit in S502, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S504), and stopped based on the read big hit symbol determining random number and the big hit symbol determining table The jackpot symbol to be displayed is selected and determined (S506). Here, for the determination of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 42 is used. In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in the figure, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 76 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol on the first left side of FIG. 16R normal big hit "(appearance probability of about 30%), when the random number for determining big hit symbols is 77 to 153, the second stage symbol on the left side of FIG. 35 is selected and becomes" 16R probability variable big hit "(about 30% ), When the jackpot symbol determining random number is a value of 154 to 255, the symbol on the left side of FIG. 35 is selected to be “2R probability variation jackpot” (appearance probability of about 40%).

  If it is determined in S504 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made (S508). If it is determined that the big hit is determined, a random number for determining a small hit symbol is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S510). ), And determines the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the read small hit symbol determining random number and the small hit symbol determination table (S512). Here, the small hit symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 43 is used for determining the small hit symbol of the first special symbol. In the small bonus symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in the figure, the random symbol for small bonus symbol determination is all the values 0 to 255, and the symbol in the fourth row in FIG. . If it is determined in S508 that the result of the big hit determination is not a small hit, since it is a loss, a loss symbol is determined (S514).

  When the stop symbol is determined in this manner, a variation pattern table setting process for setting a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is executed (S516b). When the variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determination random number is read ( In step S518, a variation pattern is set based on the read variation pattern determination random number and the set variation pattern table (S520). Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is started (S522), the holding number of the first special symbol is decremented by 1 (S524), and the symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S526). ), The first special symbol variation display start processing is terminated.

  In the second special symbol variable display start process of FIG. 40, the same step number is assigned to the same process as the first special symbol variable display start process of FIG. 39, and the detailed description thereof is omitted. In the second special symbol variation display start process of FIG. 40, the same processing as the first special symbol variation display start process of FIG. 39 is executed except that the processing of S508 to S512 of FIG. Is done. In the jackpot determination executed in S532a and S534a of the second special symbol variation display start process, the jackpot determination table of FIG. 44 is used instead of the jackpot determination table of FIG. Further, when it is determined in S502 that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, when the big hit symbol is determined in S506, the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol in FIG. 45 is used instead of the big special symbol determination table for the first special symbol in FIG. A jackpot symbol determination table is used. The big hit determination table in FIG. 44 is the same as the big hit determination table in FIG. 41 except that the small hit is replaced with a loss. In addition, in the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol of FIG. 45, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 101 out of the values 0 to 255, it becomes “16R normal jackpot” (appearance probability of about 40%). When the jackpot symbol determination random number is between 102 and 255, it becomes “16R probability variation jackpot” (appearance probability of about 60%).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the small hit game process of the second embodiment, and FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the big hit game end process of the second embodiment. Note that the jackpot game process of the second embodiment is the same as the jackpot game process of the first embodiment of FIG. 29 except that the first big winning port 44 is replaced with the big winning port 44, and thus illustration is omitted.

  The small hit game process of FIG. 46 is the same as the small hit game process of the first embodiment of FIG. 28 except that the second big winning opening 46 is replaced with the big winning opening 44 and the processes of S616 to S626 are omitted. The flow is common. However, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 44 is 2 (2 rounds), the opening time of the big prize opening 44 is 0.5 seconds, and it does not develop into a big hit by passing through a specific area (the processing of S616 to S626 is performed). (Omitted) is different. Further, the small hit game processing is executed when the small hit game flag is turned on in S468 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 38, but when the small hit game flag is turned on, the probability change flag, the fluctuation shortening flag, The release extension flag is not turned off, and on / off of these flags does not change even in the small hit game processing. Therefore, there is no change in the state of the probability change flag, the fluctuation shortening flag, and the release extension flag before and after the small hit game process, and the game state before the small hit game is taken over.

  When the big hit game end process of FIG. 47 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns the big hit game flag from on to off (S720), and the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, that is, the 16R probability variation big hit symbol and 2R probability variation It is determined whether it is one of the big hit symbols (S740). If it is determined that the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned on (S742), and it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a 16R probability variation big hit symbol (S744). If it is determined that the 16R probability variable big hit symbol, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (S746), the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on and the release extension flag is turned on (S722, S724). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current big hit has occurred during the second period (S728). If it is determined that the current big hit has occurred during the second period, the second special variation flag is turned on (S730), A jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S732), and the jackpot game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S728 that the current big hit has occurred during the first period instead of the second period, the processing of S730 is skipped and a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S732). The game process ends. Thereby, after the big hit game of 16R probability variation big hit, the high probability state with electric support occurs. Also, if the 16R probability variable big hit occurs during the first period, the second special fluctuation flag is not turned on at the end of the big hit game, and the first special fluctuation time 1B is included in the normal fluctuation time in the high probability state with electric support. If the 16R probability variable big hit occurs during the second period, the second special fluctuation flag is turned on at the end of the big hit game, and the second special fluctuation time is set to the normal fluctuation time in the high probability state with electric support. 2B is set. For this reason, if the 16R probability variation big hit occurs during the second period, the second special fluctuation time 2B shorter than the first special fluctuation time 1B is set in the high probability state with electric support after the big hit game ends. The game advantageous to the player can be advanced. In addition, since the fluctuation reduction counter is set to 10,000 times in the process of S746, the high probability state with electric support is substantially continued until the next big hit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S744 that the probability variation symbol is not a 16R probability variation big hit symbol, that is, a 2R probability variation big hit symbol, the processing of S746, S722, S724, S728, S730 is skipped and a big hit game end designation command is transmitted to the sub control board. (S732), the big hit game end processing is ended. As a result, a high probability state (latent probability variation state) without electric support occurs after the big hit game of 2R probability variation big hit. Even if the 2R probability variation big hit occurs during the second period, the second special variation flag is not turned on. This is because the second special fluctuation flag is a flag for setting the second special fluctuation time 2B in the state with the electric support, and therefore the second special fluctuation flag is set at the end of the 2R probability variation big hit that does not enter the electric support state. This is because it is not necessary to turn it on. Even in the high probability state without electric support after the jackpot game of 2R probability variation big hit, the first normal fluctuation time 1A is set as the normal figure fluctuation time during the first period, and the normal figure fluctuation time during the second period is 2 Set the normal fluctuation time 2A. For this reason, even in the high probability state without electric support after the big hit game ends, when the second period is reached, the second normal fluctuation time 2A shorter than the first normal fluctuation time 1A is set, and the game is advantageous to the player. Can be advanced.

  If it is determined in S740 that the jackpot symbol is not a probability variation symbol, that is, a 16R normal jackpot symbol, the variation shortening counter is set to 100 (S726), the variation shortening flag is turned on, and the release extension flag is turned on ( S722, S724) If the current big hit occurs during the second period, the second special variation flag is turned on (S726, S728), and a big hit game end designation command is transmitted to the sub control board (S730), The process when the big hit game ends is completed. Thereby, after the big hit game related to the 16R normal big hit symbol, a low probability state with electric support occurs. In addition, if the 16R normal big hit occurs during the first period, the second special fluctuation flag is not turned on at the end of the big hit game, and the first special fluctuation time 1B is included in the normal fluctuation time in the low probability state with electric support. If the 16R normal big hit occurs during the second period, the second special fluctuation flag is turned on at the end of the big hit game, and the second special fluctuation time is set to the normal fluctuation time in the low probability state with electric support. 2B is set. For this reason, if the 16R normal big hit occurs during the second period, the second special fluctuation time 2B shorter than the first special fluctuation time 1B is set in the low probability state with electric support after the big hit game ends. The game advantageous to the player can be advanced.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, in the first type of pachinko machine, as in the case of the first and second type mixed pachinko machine of the first embodiment, the electric machine Not only can the normal figure change time in the state without support be changed, but also the normal figure change time in the electric support state can be changed, so that the normal figure determined based on the normal figure change counter (the number of changes in the normal symbol) It is possible to diversify the change of the diagram change time. In addition, since the present invention is applied to the first type of pachinko machine, four games of high probability state with electric support, low probability state with electric support, high probability state without electric support, and low probability state without electric support. In each of the states, the normal map change time can be changed to a different time. In other words, in each of the four game states, whether to advance a game advantageous to the player in a short normal fluctuation time or to advance a game not advantageous to the player in a long normal fluctuation time changes. Can be diversified. As a result, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when a big hit occurs during the second period, the second special variation until the state with the electric support after the big hit game ends (until the state without the electric support) occurs. Although the time 2B is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting of the second special variation time 2B may be ended when the second period ends during the electric support state after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the count period switching process of FIG. 48 may be executed instead of the count period switching process of FIG. In the count period switching process of FIG. 48, the same process as in FIG. 15 is assigned the same step number, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the count period switching process of FIG. 48, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines that the common figure variation counter is within the first period range in S230, and the first period flag is OFF in S232 and S234, so the first period flag is off. When the period flag is turned on, that is, when the second period is switched to the first period, it is determined whether or not the second special variation flag is on (S240). If the second special variation flag is on, the second special variation flag is turned off (S242), and the count period switching process is terminated. As a result, even when the second special variation flag is turned on in the electric support state, when the second period ends (switches to the first period), the second special variation flag is turned off. become. When the second special variation flag is turned off, the normal variation time setting process of FIG. 20 determines that the second special variation flag is off in the process of S378, so the first special fluctuation time 1B is determined in the process of S380. Set.

  FIG. 49 shows how the normal time fluctuation time is set in this modification. Note that FIG. 49 shows a state of the type 1 / type 2 mixed type as in FIGS. 31 and 32. As shown in the figure, when the big hit that occurred during the first period ends, the open extension flag is turned on to generate the electric support state. At this time, since the big hit occurs during the first period, the second special fluctuation flag is kept off, and the first special fluctuation time 1B (5 seconds) is set during the electric support state. When a small hit game is played during this electric support state and the game ball passes through the specific area 53, if the big ball game is developed during the second period, the big hit occurs in the second period, so the big hit game After completion, the second special variation flag is turned on. For this reason, the second special variation time 2B (1 second) is set in the state where there is electric support after the big hit game ends. In this modification, the second special fluctuation flag is turned off when the normal fluctuation counter reaches 200 times and the second period ends. Therefore, in the subsequent electric support state, the first special fluctuation time 1B is set. Set. After that, when the power support state ends, the first normal variation time 1A is set because the first period is in progress. Thus, in this modified example, the second special variation time 2B is not set uniformly until the state with the electric support ends, but when the second period ends even with the electric support state, The setting is terminated (the first special variation time 1B is set). For this reason, depending on where in the second period the big hit occurs, the period for setting the second special fluctuation time 2B in the state with the electric support after the big hit game ends becomes longer or shorter. It is possible to further diversify the change in the usual figure change time determined based on the counter.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, in the state with the electric support after the big hit game ends, the first special variation time 1B based on the count period when the big hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state is generated. Or the second special variation time 2B is set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and either the first special variation time 1B or the second special variation time 2B is determined based on the current count period even in the state where there is an electric support. It may be set. In this case, instead of the normal time changing time setting process of FIG. 20, the normal time changing time setting process of FIG. 50 may be executed. 50, the same step number is assigned to the same process as in FIG. 20, and the description thereof is omitted.

  50, when the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines in S370 that there is no electric support state and no electric support state, it determines whether or not it is in the first period ( S378a). If it is determined that it is in the first period, the first special fluctuation time 1B is set (S380), and if it is determined that it is in the second period instead of the first period, the second special fluctuation time 2B is set (S382). ). Since the second special variation flag is not used for setting the normal variation time in this way, the processing relating to the second special variation flag (the processing of S462, S464, S484, and S486 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. The steps S624 and S626 of the 28 small hit game processing and the steps S728 and S730 of the big hit game end processing of FIG. 30) may be omitted.

  FIG. 51 shows how the common map change time is set in this modification. In addition, FIG. 51 shows the state in the 1 type 2 type mixed type similarly to FIG. 31 and FIG. As shown in the figure, when the big hit that occurred during the first period until the normal fluctuation counter reaches 150 times is over, the open extension flag is turned on, and electric support is provided. At this time, since it is during the first period, the first special fluctuation time 1B is set during the electric support state. Then, when the normal fluctuation counter is 150 times and the first period is switched to the second period, the second special fluctuation time 2B is set, and the normal fluctuation counter is 200 times and the second period to the first period. When switched to, the first special fluctuation time 1B is set. As described above, in this modified example, even in the electric support state, the first special fluctuation time 1B is set during the first period and the second special fluctuation time 2B is set during the second period, as in the case without the electric support. Is set. Even in this way, changes in the base map change time determined based on the base map change counter can be diversified.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the relationship between the long and short (normal) magnitudes of the normal map fluctuation time is expressed as follows: first normal fluctuation time 1A> second normal fluctuation time 2A> first special fluctuation time 1B> second special fluctuation time. Although it was set as 2B, it is not restricted to this. For example, the first normal fluctuation time 1A> the first special fluctuation time 1B> the second normal fluctuation time 2A> the second special fluctuation time 2B may be set. Alternatively, the first normal fluctuation time 1A and the first special fluctuation time 1B are the same time, the second normal fluctuation time 2A and the second special fluctuation time 2B are the same time, the first special fluctuation time 1B and the first special fluctuation time 1B 2 The normal fluctuation time 2A may be the same time. For example, the first normal fluctuation time 1A = the first special fluctuation time 1B> the second normal fluctuation time 2A> the second special fluctuation time 2B, or the first normal fluctuation time 1A> the second normal fluctuation time 2A = first. Special variation time 1B> second special variation time 2B may be set. Even if the normal fluctuation time and the special fluctuation time are the same time, the special extension time is set because the open extension function is activated when the special fluctuation time is set with power support. It is possible to make the player more advantageous for the player than setting the normal variation time.

[Third embodiment]
The pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment is configured by the same game board and the same control circuit as the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment. Therefore, the description of the configuration of the game board and the control circuit of the third embodiment is omitted. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, since the types of winning symbols and the game flow of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are the same as those of the second embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Here, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the count period is switched based on the common symbol variation counter, but in the third embodiment, based on a special diagram variation counter that counts the number of variations of the special symbol. What switches the count period will be described. In the third embodiment, the count period initial setting process of FIG. 52 is executed instead of the count period initial setting process of FIG. 14, and the count period switching process of FIG. 53 is replaced with the count period switching process of FIG. The second embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the special symbol game process of FIG. 54 is executed instead of the special symbol game process of FIG. Here, among the processes of the third embodiment, the same processes as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In the special symbol game process of the third embodiment, a process for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36, a process for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38, and a first special game process. Since the variable display open process and the stop process of the symbol and the second special symbol are the same as those in the second embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, since the special figure variation counter is used for setting (switching) the counting period and the usual figure variation counter is not used, the process of the normal symbol game process of FIG. The process of incrementing the variation counter by 1 may be omitted. Further, in the third embodiment, the normal time fluctuation time is set based on whether there is an electric support state or no electric support state regardless of the counting period. Therefore, in the normal time fluctuation time setting process of FIG. 20, if it is determined in S370 that there is no electric support state, a long normal time change time (for example, 30 seconds or 60 seconds) for the no electric support state is set. If it is determined that there is an electric support state instead of an electric support state, the processing is simplified, such as setting a short normal fluctuation time (for example, 1 second or 5 seconds) for the electric support state.

  In the count period initial setting process of FIG. 52, after setting the switching pattern in the processes of S210 to S218 and turning on the first period flag, the special figure variation counter is reset to 0 (S220a). The special figure variation counter is incremented (counted up) by 1 each time the special symbol variation display is stopped and displayed in the special symbol game processing of S140.

  In the count period switching process of FIG. 53, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation counter is within the first period (S230a). This determination can be made based on the switching pattern set in the count period initial setting process and the current special figure fluctuation counter. If it is determined in S230a that it is within the range of the first period, the processing of S232 to S242, that is, if the first period flag is off, the first period flag is turned on and switched to the first period, and the second special variation flag is set. If it is on, a process for turning off the second special variation flag is executed, and the count period switching process is terminated. As a result, even when the second special variation flag is turned on in the electric support state, when the second period ends (switches to the first period), the second special variation flag is turned off. become.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S230a that the special figure variation counter is not within the range of the first period (is within the range of the second period), the processing of S236, S238, that is, the first period flag is turned on, the first A process of switching to the second period with the period flag turned off is executed, and the count period switching process is terminated.

  In the special symbol game process of FIG. 54, when it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed in S438 and S440 and the variation display of the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol variation counter is incremented by 1 (S441). , S442 and the subsequent processes are executed.

  In the third embodiment, the variation pattern table setting process in S516b of the variation display opening process of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in FIGS. 39 and 40 of the second embodiment is executed based on the flowchart of FIG. Is done. In the variation pattern table setting process of FIG. 55, first, it is determined whether or not there is no electric support (S540), and if it is no electric support, it is determined whether or not it is in the first period (S542). ). If it is during the first period, the first normal variation pattern table 1J is set (S544), and the variation pattern table setting process is terminated. If it is not during the first period (ie, if it is during the second period), the second normal variation pattern table 2J is set (S546), and the variation pattern table setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S540 that there is a power support state instead of a power support state, it is determined whether or not the second special variation flag is off (S548). If it is determined that the second special variation flag is OFF, the first special variation pattern table 1K is set (S550), and the variation pattern table setting process is terminated. If it is determined in S548 that the second special variation flag is on, the second special variation pattern table 2K is set (S552), and the variation pattern table setting process is terminated. In the third embodiment, in the count period switching process of FIG. 53, the second special fluctuation flag is turned off when the second period ends even if the second special fluctuation flag is turned on in the state where there is electric support. After the second special variation flag is turned off, the first special variation pattern table 1K is set.

  An example of these variation pattern tables is shown in FIGS. FIG. 56 shows a variation pattern table set in a state without electrical support, and FIG. 57 shows a variation pattern table set in a state with electrical support. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), the first normal fluctuation pattern table 1J includes a fluctuation pattern P11 (fluctuation time 10 seconds) that generates a normal fluctuation (out of reach) 1J and a fluctuation pattern P12 that generates a normal reach 1J. (Variation time 30 seconds) and fluctuation pattern P13 (fluctuation time 60 seconds) for generating super reach 1J are provided in association with random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns. The random numbers for determining the variation pattern are distributed so that the appearance probability of each variation pattern decreases in the order of the variation patterns P11, P12, and P13. The average fluctuation time (expected value of fluctuation time) in consideration of the appearance probability of each fluctuation pattern is about 30 seconds. As shown in FIG. 59 (b), the second normal fluctuation pattern table 2J includes a fluctuation pattern P21 (fluctuation time 8 seconds) that generates a normal fluctuation 2J and a fluctuation pattern P22 (fluctuation time) that generates a normal reach 2J. 18 seconds) and a fluctuation pattern P23 (fluctuation time 30 seconds) for generating the super reach 2J are provided in association with the random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern. The distribution of the random numbers for determining the variation pattern is the same as in the first normal variation pattern table 1J, and the appearance probability of each variation pattern decreases in the order of the variation patterns P21, P22, and P23. Further, the average fluctuation time considering the appearance probability of each fluctuation pattern is about 16 seconds. That is, the special figure fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) defined by the second normal fluctuation pattern table 2J is shorter than the special figure fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) prescribed by the first normal fluctuation pattern table 1J. .

  As shown in FIG. 57A, the first special variation pattern table 1K includes a variation pattern P31 (variation time 6 seconds) that generates a normal variation 1K and a variation pattern P32 (variation time) that generates a normal reach 1K. 15 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern P33 (fluctuation time 20 seconds) for generating the super reach 1K are provided in association with the random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern. The distribution of the random numbers for determining the variation pattern is the same as the variation pattern table in the state without the electric support, and the appearance probability of each variation pattern decreases in the order of the variation patterns P31, P32, and P33. Further, the average fluctuation time considering the appearance probability of each fluctuation pattern is about 12 seconds. As shown in FIG. 57B, the second special variation pattern table 2K includes a variation pattern P41 (variation time 1 second) that generates a normal variation 2K and a variation pattern P42 (variation time) that generates a normal reach 2K. 8 seconds) and a fluctuation pattern P43 (fluctuation time 13.5 seconds) for generating the super reach 2K are provided in association with the random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern. The distribution of the random numbers for determining the variation pattern is the same as the variation pattern table in the state without the electric support, and the appearance probability of each variation pattern decreases in the order of the variation patterns P41, P42, and P43. In addition, the average fluctuation time considering the appearance probability of each fluctuation pattern is about 6 seconds. That is, the special figure fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) defined by the second special fluctuation pattern table 2K is shorter than the special figure fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) prescribed by the first special fluctuation pattern table 1K. . For this reason, the special figure fluctuation time set using each fluctuation pattern table is, in order from the longest, the first normal fluctuation pattern table 1J, the second normal fluctuation pattern table 2J, the first special fluctuation pattern table 1K, the second It becomes a special variation pattern table 2K. The shorter the special symbol variation time, the more the number of special symbol success / failure judgments per unit time (the special symbol hold is efficiently digested), and the shorter the time required until the next big hit occurs. Therefore, the state in which the second special variation pattern table 2K is set is most advantageous to the player. Each of the above-described variation pattern tables shows a table storing a small number of patterns for convenience, but actually, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used. In addition, when the stored number of holds is large (for example, 3 to 8), the variation pattern is defined so that the average variation time is shorter than when the number is small (for example, 1 or 2). It may be a thing.

  FIG. 58 shows how the special pattern variation pattern table is set in the third embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the state without electric support (open extension flag is off) during the first period, the first normal fluctuation pattern table 1J (average of about 30 seconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation pattern table, and the special figure fluctuation counter is set. Is switched to the second period after 150 times, the second normal variation pattern table 2J (average of about 16 seconds) is set. When the 16R normal big hit that occurred during the second period ends, the open extension flag is turned on and the low probability state with power support is generated without turning on the probability variation flag. At this time, since the big hit occurs during the second period, the second special fluctuation flag is turned on. For this reason, the second special variation pattern table 2K (average of about 6 seconds) is set during the power support state. When the special period fluctuation counter reaches 200 times and the second period ends, the second special fluctuation flag is turned off. Therefore, in the subsequent electric support state, the first special fluctuation pattern table 1K (average of about 12 Second). Further, when the state with the electric support is completed, the first normal variation pattern table 1J is set because it is during the first period.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment described above, in the first type pachinko machine, either the first period or the second period is set based on the special figure fluctuation counter, and the special figure fluctuation time is set. As a variation pattern table for performing the above, in the state without electric support, the first normal variation pattern table 1J is set during the first period, and the variation time defined by the first normal variation pattern table 1J is set during the second period. A short second normal variation pattern table 2J is set. Also, in the state where there is electric support after the big hit game ends, the first special variation pattern table 1K is set when the big hit has occurred during the first period, and the big hit has occurred during the second period. A second special variation pattern table 2K having a shorter variation time than that of the first special variation pattern table 1K is set. For this reason, in the first type of pachinko machine, based on the special figure fluctuation counter, not only the special figure fluctuation time in the state without electric support but also the special figure fluctuation time in the state with electric support can be changed. Thus, it is possible to diversify the change in the special figure fluctuation time determined based on the special figure fluctuation counter (the number of fluctuations of the special symbol). Also, instead of setting the second special variation pattern table 2K uniformly until the state with the electric support ends, the second special variation pattern table 2K is set when the second period ends even in the state with the electric support. End (set the first special variation pattern table 1K). For this reason, the period for setting the special figure variation time in accordance with the second special fluctuation pattern table 2K in the state with electric support depends on where the big hit game has occurred in the second period. It is possible to further diversify the change in the special figure variation time determined based on the variation counter.

  In the third embodiment, the first special variation pattern table 1K or the second special variation is based on the count period when the big hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state occurs in the state with the electric support after the big hit game ends. One of the fluctuation pattern tables 2K is set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and either the first special fluctuation pattern table 1K or the second special fluctuation pattern table 2K is set based on the current count period even when there is a power support. May be. In this case, the variation pattern table setting process of FIG. 59 may be executed instead of the variation pattern table setting process of FIG. In the variation pattern table setting process of FIG. 59, the same step number is assigned to the same process as in FIG. 55, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the variation pattern table setting process of FIG. 59, if the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines in S540 that there is no electric support state but an electric support state, it determines whether or not it is in the first period (S548a). ). If it is determined that it is in the first period, the first special variation pattern table 1K is set (S550), and if it is determined that it is in the second period instead of the first period, the second special variation pattern table 2K is set. (S552). Thus, since the second special variation flag is not used in the setting of the special symbol variation pattern table, the processing relating to the second special variation flag (the processing of S462, S464, S484, and S486 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 47, the processing of S728 and S730 in the big hit game end processing, and the processing of S240 and S242 of the count period switching processing in FIG. 53) may be omitted.

  FIG. 60 shows how a special symbol variation pattern table is set in this modification. As shown in the figure, when the 16R normal big hit that occurred during the second period until the special figure variation counter reaches 200 times is completed, the open extension flag is turned on without turning on the probability variation flag, and there is electric support and the low probability state Is generated. At this time, since it is during the second period, the second special variation pattern table 2K is set. Then, when the special figure variation counter becomes 200 times and switches to the first period, the first special variation pattern table 1K is set. As described above, in the modified example, the first special fluctuation pattern table 1K is set during the first period and the second special fluctuation pattern is set during the second period even in the state where there is the electric support. The table 2K is set. Even in this case, it is possible to diversify changes in the special figure fluctuation time determined based on the special figure fluctuation counter. Then, when the power support state ends, the first normal variation pattern table 1J is set because the first period is in progress. Further, when the special figure variation counter becomes 350 times and is switched to the second period, the second normal variation pattern table 2J is set. When the 2R probability variation jackpot that occurred during the second period ends, the probability variation flag is turned on without turning on the open extension flag, and the high probability electric support no state is generated. At this time, since it is during the second period without the electric support, the second normal variation pattern table 2J is continuously set. Then, when the special figure variation counter becomes 400 times and switches to the first period, since the first normal fluctuation pattern table 1J is set, the special figure fluctuation time becomes longer than that in the second period before the switching, and the player The game that is disadvantageous to the game will progress.

  In the third embodiment, the setting of the second special variation pattern table 2K is completed (the first special variation pattern table 1K is set) when the second period ends even in the state where there is power support. If the big hit occurs in the second period, the second special variation pattern table 2K may be set until the electric support state after the big hit game ends. In this case, the processes of S240 and S242 in the count period switching process of FIG. 53 may be omitted.

  In the third embodiment, the first type of pachinko machine 10 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the one-type and two-type mixed type pachinko machine 10 as in the first embodiment, the special type fluctuation counter is used. A figure fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern table) may be set.

  In the third embodiment, the variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation times are defined based on the special figure variation counter is set. However, the setting is similar to the general diagram variation time setting in the first and second embodiments. The special figure fluctuation time itself may be set.

  In the third embodiment, the variation time of each variation pattern specified in the variation pattern table is made different so that the average variation time (expected value of the variation time) is different, but the present invention is not limited to this. The fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern specified in the pattern table is the same, and the random fluctuation for determining the fluctuation pattern associated with each fluctuation pattern is assigned differently (sorting probability). It is good.

  In the third embodiment, the relationship between the length of special figure fluctuation time (average fluctuation time in the special figure fluctuation pattern table) is expressed as follows: first normal fluctuation pattern table 1J> second normal fluctuation pattern table 2J> first special fluctuation. Although the pattern table 1K> the second special variation pattern table 2K, it is not limited to this. For example, the first normal variation pattern table 1J> the first special variation pattern table 1K> the second normal variation pattern table 2J> the second special variation pattern table 2K may be used. Alternatively, the first normal fluctuation pattern table 1J and the first special fluctuation pattern table 1K have the same average fluctuation time, the second normal fluctuation pattern table 2J and the second special fluctuation pattern table 2K have the same average fluctuation time, The first special variation pattern table 1K and the second normal variation pattern table 2J may have the same average variation time. For example, the first normal variation pattern table 1J = the first special variation pattern table 1K> the second normal variation pattern table 2J> the second special variation pattern table 2K, or the first normal variation pattern table 1J> the second normal variation. Pattern table 2J = first special variation pattern table 1K> second special variation pattern table 2K.

  In the second and third embodiments, it is assumed that the probable big hit or the normal big hit is determined by a special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a distribution device (similar to the distribution device 50) that distributes game balls that have entered the grand prize winning opening to a specific area or a non-specific area is provided, and the ball is entered into the big winning opening during the big hit game and distributed. If a game ball that has been distributed by the device passes a specific area, it may be in a high probability state after the big hit game, and if the game ball does not pass through the specific area, it may be in a low probability state after the big hit game. Alternatively, regardless of the jackpot symbol, a high probability state may be established with a probability of 100% when the jackpot game is terminated, and the high probability state may be terminated when the number of special figure fluctuations reaches a predetermined number.

  In the first and second embodiments, the normal time fluctuation time is changed based on the normal time fluctuation counter, and in the third embodiment, the special time fluctuation time is changed based on the special figure fluctuation counter, that is, the fluctuation counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to change both the normal figure change time and the special figure change time. In this case, the normal figure change time and the special figure change time may be changed based on the special figure change counter, or the normal figure change time and the special figure change time may be changed based on the special figure change counter. Alternatively, the special figure fluctuation time may be changed based on the special figure fluctuation counter and the special figure fluctuation time may be changed based on the special figure fluctuation counter. In this way, the change in the change time determined based on the change counter can be further diversified by the synergistic effect of the change in the normal figure change time and the change in the special figure change time. Hereinafter, each processing will be described.

  First, when changing the normal map change time and the special map change time on the basis of the normal map change counter, the special map change time (change pattern table) is set in the first embodiment (1 type and 2 types mixed type). What is necessary is just to perform similarly to 3rd Example. That is, the processing of S516 and S516a of the special figure fluctuation display start process of FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 is performed according to the current count period in the state without the electric support as in the fluctuation pattern table setting process of FIG. 55 of the third embodiment. Different variation pattern tables may be set, and in a state where there is electric support, a different variation pattern table may be set according to the count period when the big hit occurs. Also in the second embodiment (first type), the special figure fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern table) is set in the same manner as in the third embodiment, that is, the special figure fluctuation display in FIGS. 39 and 40. The process of S516b of the start process may be executed similarly to the process of FIG.

  Next, in the case of changing the normal figure fluctuation time and the special figure fluctuation time based on the special figure fluctuation counter, the count period initial setting process in the first embodiment (one type and two kinds mixed type) is the same as the third embodiment. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation counter is reset, and the special figure fluctuation counter is incremented by 1 each time the special symbol fluctuation display is stopped, and the count period switching process is changed to the special figure fluctuation counter as in the third embodiment. The special figure variation time (variation pattern table) may be set in the same manner as in the third embodiment. That is, the count period initial setting process of FIG. 52 is executed instead of the count period initial setting process of FIG. 14, the count period switching process of FIG. 53 is executed instead of the count period switching process of FIG. 54, the special symbol game process of FIG. 54 is executed, the processes of S516 and S516a of the special figure variation display start process of FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are executed in the same manner as the process of FIG. The process of S324 of the symbol game process (the process of incrementing the common figure variation counter by 1) may be omitted. Further, in the third embodiment (first type), the process of S324 of the normal symbol game process of FIG. 17 (the process of incrementing the common figure variation counter by 1) is omitted, and the usual figure variation time setting of FIG. Although the process has been simplified, the normal figure changing time setting process of FIG. 20 may be executed as it is while omitting the process of S324 of the normal symbol game process of FIG.

  Next, a description will be given of a case in which the special figure fluctuation time is changed based on the special figure fluctuation counter and the special figure fluctuation time is changed based on the special figure fluctuation counter. In this case, it is necessary to distinguish the count period of the first embodiment or the second embodiment that is switched by the common figure variation counter as the regular figure count period, and the count period of the third embodiment that is switched by the special figure fluctuation counter as the special figure count period. There is. Therefore, the first period and the second period of the first and second embodiments are read as the first period and the second period, respectively, and the first period flag and the second special variation flag are respectively expanded. The first period flag and the second special variation flag are read as the first period flag, and the first period and the second period in the third embodiment are read as the special period first period and the special figure second period, respectively. The special variation flag is read as a special figure first period flag and a special figure second special fluctuation flag, respectively.

  In such a case, in the first embodiment (1 type and 2 type mixed type), the count period setting process of FIG. 13 is executed as a process for normal symbols, and after the processes of S202 and S204, a special figure is executed. It is determined whether or not the count period has been initialized. If the count period has not been initialized, the count period initial setting process of FIG. 52 is executed as an initial setting process for special symbols. The count period switching process of 53 may be executed as a special symbol switching process. Further, in S452 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 23 and S620 of the small hit game process of FIG. 28, the state of the special figure first period flag may be stored in addition to the state of the normal figure first period flag. Furthermore, after executing S462, S464, S484, and S486 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 23 and S624 and S626 of the small hit game processing of FIG. 28 as the processing for the second special variation flag in FIG. A process for two special fluctuation flags (a process for turning off if the special figure second special fluctuation flag is on) may be added. In addition, after executing S728 and S730 of the big hit game end processing in FIG. 30 as the processing for the special figure second special fluctuation flag, similarly, the processing for the special figure second special fluctuation flag (the big hit is during the second period) If it has occurred, a process for turning on the special figure second special variation flag) may be added. Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern table) may be set in the same manner as the process of FIG. 55 of the third embodiment. Similarly, in the second embodiment (first type), in the special symbol game process of FIG. 38, a process for storing the state of the special figure first period flag and a process for the special figure second special variation flag ( If the special figure second special variation flag is on, the process is turned off. After the processing of S728 and S730 in FIG. 47 at the end of the big hit game is executed as the processing for the special figure second special variation flag, the special figure second special variation flag is turned off. The processing for the second special variation flag in FIG. 2 (processing for turning on the special second variation flag if a big hit has occurred during the second period) may be added. Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern table) may be set in the same manner as in the third embodiment. When changing the special figure fluctuation time based on the special figure fluctuation counter and changing the special figure fluctuation time based on the special figure fluctuation counter, the count period switching pattern based on the special figure fluctuation counter and the special figure fluctuation counter The switching pattern of the counting period based on may be a common pattern or a different pattern. If different patterns are used, the period switching based on the ordinary chart variation counter and the period switching based on the special chart variation counter will be at different timings, so the variation in the variation time determined based on the variation counter can be diversified. It can be more prominent.

  In the first to third embodiments, a first start port 36 that can always enter a ball and a second start port 38 that can enter a ball when it is determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first start port 36 may not be provided, and only one second start port 38 may be provided. In this case, for example, in the game board 30 of the second embodiment of FIG. 33, the first start port 36 is omitted, the normal symbol operation gate 32 is disposed at the position of the first start port 36, and the second start port 38 is set. What is necessary is just to arrange | position to the right side of the production | presentation display apparatus 34. In this way, if the normal symbol is not hit, the special symbol variation display is not performed.

  In the first to third embodiments, a plurality of types of switching patterns for switching the count period are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one type of switching pattern may be provided. Further, the switching pattern is not limited to the one that repeatedly switches between the first period and the second period, and the switching between the first period and the second period after the power is turned on only once or a predetermined predetermined value. It may be performed as many times as necessary. In the case of performing only once, for example, in the initial setting, the first period is set and the game is started, and the number of times of fluctuation (normal figure fluctuation counter or special figure fluctuation counter) reaches a relatively large value such as 1000 times or 1500 times It is good also as what switches to a 2nd period when it does, and continues a 2nd period after that. Alternatively, the count period is not limited to one having only the first period and the second period, and may have three or more periods such as a third period.

  In the first to third embodiments, the count period initial setting process is executed at the timing from when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on until the game ball first passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be executed at the timing when the big hit game of a predetermined number of times (for example, the first (first)) is completed, or may be executed at the timing when the small hit game is not limited to the big hit game.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, “the number of changes in the first identification information (ordinary symbol) when a specific game (big hit game) that triggered the setting of the second state (high frequency state) occurs” Is set within the first number range (within the first period), the first special variation time 1B is set, and when within the second number range (within the second period), the second special variation is set. The time 2B is set, but instead of this, the first special fluctuation time 1B is set when the “number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game is finished” is within the first number range. The second special variation time 2B may be set when the second number of times is within the second frequency range. As a result, since the number of changes in the first identification information is added even in the specific game (in the first state), the advantageous second state (high frequency state) is executed whether the execution period of the specific game is long or short. Or the disadvantageous second state will be executed, which will increase the interest of the game during the specific game. In addition, the first special variation when “the number of changes of the first identification information when the specific game is finished and the second state is set (becomes the second state)” is within the first number range. When the time 1B is set and the time is within the second frequency range, the second special variation time 2B may be set. As a result, the number of changes in the first identification information (ordinary symbol) for the first time that the change display is started after the end of the specific game becomes important. Therefore, as described above, whether the execution period of the specific game is long or short will cause the advantageous second state (high frequency state) to be executed or the disadvantageous second state to be executed. Thus, it is possible to enhance the interest of gaming during a specific game. In particular, the game interest will be enhanced until the end of the specific game. Similarly, in the third embodiment, “the number of changes in the second identification information (or simply identification information (special symbol)) when the specific game (big hit game) that triggered the setting of the high-frequency state” occurs. The first special variation pattern table 1K is set when it is within the first number range (within the first period), and when it is within the second number range (within the second period), the second special variation is set. The pattern table 2K is set, but instead, the first special variation pattern table 1K is set when the “number of changes in the second identification information when the specific game is finished” is within the first number range. However, the second special variation pattern table 2K may be set when it is within the second number of times range. Alternatively, the first special variation occurs when “the number of changes in the second identification information when the specific game ends and the high-frequency state is set (becomes a high-frequency state)” is within the first number-of-times range. If the pattern table 1K is set and the pattern number is within the second number of times range, the second special variation pattern table 2K may be set. In addition, as the “first starting means”, the normal symbol operation gate 32 which is a so-called gate-type entrance that allows the entered game ball to flow out to the game board surface again is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game entered A ball entrance of a type that does not allow the ball to flow out to the surface of the game board again (is discharged out of the gaming machine) may be used. In addition, as the “second starting means”, the second starting port 38 which is a type of starting port that does not allow the entered game ball to flow out of the game board surface again (is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine) is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, it may be a so-called gate type entrance where the entered game ball flows out to the game board surface again.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various entrances (first start port, second game port) provided in the game board are used. A game machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a game profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the starting gate, big prize opening, etc. Although an example in which the present invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. For example, when game balls enter the various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entrance is stored in the RAM (game) of the main control unit or the payout control unit. By storing the value in the value management control unit), the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a player a gaming profit (game value). The effect of can be obtained. Of course, as the game value managed by the game value management control unit, the game value obtained as a result of the game and the game value obtained by inserting cash or the like may be managed separately (displayed separately). , May be managed together (displayed by addition / subtraction) (both separate display and addition / subtraction display may be performed). As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through the various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to “gaming machine”, the normal symbol corresponds to “first identification information”, the special symbol / direction symbol corresponds to “second identification information”, and the normal symbol operation gate 32. Corresponds to the “first starter”, the second starter port 38 corresponds to the “second starter”, and executes the normal symbol game process (excluding S324, S330 to S338) of FIG. 17. The CPU 70a corresponds to the “first identification information display control means”, and executes the processing of S218 of the count period initial setting process of FIG. 14, the count period switching process of FIG. 15, and the normal time changing time setting process of FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 corresponds to “first identification information variation time setting means”, and the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processes of S330 to S338 of the normal symbol game process of FIG. 17 is “starting mode control means”. In The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the special symbol game process of FIGS. 21 to 23 corresponds to the “second identification information display control means”, and the main control board 70 of FIG. 29 executes the jackpot game process. The CPU 70a corresponds to “specific game execution means”, and the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processing of S722 to S726 of the big hit game end process of FIG. 30 corresponds to “high frequency state setting means”. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the process of S220 of the count period initial setting process and the process of S324 of the normal symbol game process of FIG. 17 corresponds to “counting means”. Further, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processing of S210 to S216 of the count period initial setting processing of FIG. 14 corresponds to “switching pattern selection means”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 27 operation detection switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30, 30B game board, 31 game area, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 34 effect display device, 34L, 34M, 34R effect symbol, 35a first hold symbol, 35b second hold symbol, 36 first start port, 36a first start port switch, 38 second start port, 38a second start port switch 38b 2nd start solenoid, 38c wing piece, 40 Device, 40a Symbol Display Board, 41 Normal Symbol Display Device, 41a Left Normal Symbol Display Unit, 41b Right Normal Symbol Display Unit, 42 Special Symbol Display Device, 42a First Special Symbol Display Unit, 42b Second Special Symbol Display Unit, 43 Round display device 44 First grand prize opening (large prize opening), 44a First big prize opening switch (large prize opening switch), 44b First big prize opening solenoid (large prize opening solenoid), 44c Opening and closing plate, 46 2 grand prize opening, 46a 2nd grand prize opening switch, 46b 2nd big prize opening solenoid, 46c wing piece, 48 out opening, 49 general entry opening, 50 sorting device, 52 receiving tray, 52a-52c drop hole, 54 specific area, 54a specific area passing switch, 56 non-specific area, 56a non-specific area passing switch, 70 main control board, 70a CPU, 70b OM, 70c RAM, 72 relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 ball lending display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 pre-payout switch, 85 post-payout switch, 86 payout motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub-control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 presentation display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 94 presentation button board, 102 bottom tray full switch.

In the gaming machine of another invention,
The first identification information change time setting means includes:
Even when the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs is within the second number range, the first state during the second state The second special variation time may not be set after the variation number of the identification information is out of the second number range.

In the gaming machine of another invention,
The second special fluctuation time may be shorter than the second normal fluctuation time.

Claims (4)

First starting means capable of entering a game ball;
A second starting means capable of changing between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
First identification information display control means for variably displaying the first identification information on the first identification information display section based on the game ball entering the first starting means;
First identification information variation time setting means for setting a variation time for variably displaying the first identification information;
When the first identification information is stopped and displayed with predetermined first identification information, a start mode control unit that changes the second start unit to the second mode;
Second identification information display control means for variably displaying the second identification information on the second identification information display section based on the game ball entering the second starting means;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game when the second identification information is stopped and displayed with predetermined second identification information;
A high-frequency state in which the frequency of changing the second starting means to the second mode is changed from a predetermined first state to a second state in which the frequency of changing to the second mode is higher than the first state. Setting means;
Counting means for counting the number of fluctuations of the first identification information from a predetermined timing;
With
The first identification information change time setting means includes:
In the first state, when the number of fluctuations of the first identification information counted by the counting means is within the first number range, a first normal fluctuation time is set, and the first identification information If the number of fluctuations is within the second number range, a second normal fluctuation time shorter than the first normal fluctuation time is set,
In the second state, if the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs is within the first number range, If the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs is within the second number range, A gaming machine, wherein a second special variation time shorter than the first special variation time is set. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first identification information change time setting means includes:
Even when the number of changes in the first identification information when the specific game that triggered the setting of the second state occurs is within the second number range, the first state during the second state The gaming machine is characterized in that the second special variation time is not set after the variation number of the identification information is out of the second number range. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the second special variation time is shorter than the second normal variation time. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A plurality of switching patterns having different numbers of fluctuations of the first identification information for switching between the first number range and the second number range;
Comprising a switching pattern selection means for selecting any one of the plurality of switching patterns;
The first identification information variation time setting means determines whether the number of variations of the first identification information is within the first number range or the second number range according to the selected switching pattern. A gaming machine characterized by

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