JP2015109958A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To shorten variation time while preventing interest in a game from being lost.SOLUTION: Concerning variation display in which variation time is an upper-limit time (N seconds), a Pachinko machine enables operation of a reduction button provided in an upper tray (S605), and stops the variation display according to operation of the reduction button. The Pachinko machine includes an opening extension function of facilitating ball entry into a second start pocket, and a probability that the variation time becomes equal to or more than the upper-limit time is higher when a holding storage number is less than 3 than when a holding storage number is not less than 3. Thus, reduction of the variation time is easier for variation display caused by ball entry into a first start pocket than for the variation display caused by the ball entry into the second start pocket.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, in a ball game machine that makes a pass / fail determination due to a ball entering the starting port, the result of the pass / fail determination is notified by displaying a variation of a special symbol or a pseudo-symbol, and the success / failure determination is performed in parallel with this. The structure which performs various production | presentation which suggests the result of this is common (for example, patent document 1).

  In addition, in such a ball game machine, a configuration is known in which the variation time of the variation display is shortened according to the player's operation during the variation display of a special symbol or the like.

JP 2012-166014 A

However, if the player can freely shorten the variation time, the effect accompanying the variation display cannot be sufficiently performed, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is impaired.
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of shortening the fluctuation time while preventing the game from being spoiled.

  In the invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above-mentioned problems, a hit determination is performed based on a random number extracted due to the entry of a game ball into a starting port, and if a win is determined in the determination of appropriateness, A ball game machine that stores a random number extracted as a result of entering the starting port as a reserved memory, and determines whether the random number is determined based on the random number related to the reserved memory. A determination unit for determining whether or not to shift to a privilege state in which at least one of the winning probability in the determination and the probability of entering the starting port is increased, and the holding memory that is the target of the determination Fluctuation display means that performs pseudo-variable display in a manner corresponding to a random number and notifies the result of determination of appropriateness, accepting means for accepting a shortening operation for instructing the player to shorten the variation time of the variation display, and variation display During the execution of Informing means for notifying the player that the shortening operation is valid at a timing according to the aspect of the method, and a shortening means for shortening the variation time in the variation display when receiving the shortening operation during the execution of the variation display, It is characterized by providing.

  It is known that the result of the determination of success / failure is suggested by the mode of the pseudo-graphic variation display, but according to such a configuration, during the pseudo-graphic variation display, the timing changes according to the variation display mode. A notification that the time reduction operation is effective is made.

  For this reason, even if the change display ends in the middle by the shortening operation and the effect such as the pseudo-pattern change display is not sufficiently performed, it is possible to suggest the result of the success / failure determination by the timing instead of the effect. The variation time can be shortened while preventing the game from being spoiled.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, as a variation display mode, there is a reach loss indicating that it has been lost in the determination of success / failure after reaching reach, and the notification means has a reach loss mode The timing in the variable display may be the same as the timing in the variable display for determining whether or not the win is true.

By doing so, it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation for hitting when reaching the reach by pseudo-variable display.
In addition, the first invention makes a first determination of success / failure based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the first start port, and also results from the game ball entering the second start port. The second winning / failing determination is performed based on the extracted random numbers, and if the winning / non-winning determination is made, the ball game machine that performs the big hit game, the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port is the first A first storage determination is made based on a storage unit for storing a random number extracted as a result of entering the second starting port as a second storage and storing a random number as a second storage. And performing a second success / failure determination based on a random number related to the second reserved memory, thereby determining whether or not the reserved memory is digested, a first variation display for informing the result of the first correct / incorrect determination, Fluctuation for performing second fluctuation display for informing the result of second determination of success / failure Display means, accepting means for receiving a shortening operation for instructing shortening of the variation time of the variation display from the player, determination means for determining whether or not the shortening operation is valid for each variation display, and shortening operation by the determination means When the shortening operation is accepted during the execution of the variation display for which is effective, the determination unit includes a shortening unit that shortens the variation time in the variation display, and the determination unit changes the second variation display to the first variation display. In comparison, the shortening operation is made effective with a higher probability.

  According to such a configuration, the variation time is often shortened during the first variation display, but the variation time is decreased during the second variation display, and the second variation display is performed by the shortening operation. The production corresponding to can be prevented from being interrupted.

Therefore, the variation time can be shortened while preventing the interest of the game from being spoiled.
In particular, when an open extension function that facilitates entry into the second start opening configured as an ordinary electric accessory is provided, when the open extension function is not in operation, the first start opening is performed. However, there is almost no entry into the second starting port. On the other hand, during the operation of the open extension function (open extended state), the ball enters the second start port with a high frequency, but the ball enters the first start port not much.

  For this reason, when the second variation display is performed during the open extended state, there are many cases where the upper limit number or the number of reserved storages close thereto is generated, but the first variation display is displayed when the extended variation state is not established. When performed, there are many cases where no pending storage occurs or only about one or two pending storages occur.

In addition, in a ball game machine, generally, in a state in which a predetermined number or more of reserved memories are generated, the variation time is shorter than in the case where it is not.
For this reason, the second variation display often has a short variation time, but the first variation display often has a long variation time, so that the variation time of the first variation display can be shortened more easily than the second variation display. Thus, the variation time can be effectively shortened.

  In the second invention, the ball game machine is a means for setting the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display. Regarding the fluctuation display performed in a state where a predetermined number of reserved memories exist, Compared with the display, the apparatus further includes a variation time setting means for setting a variation time that is lower than a predetermined upper limit time with a higher probability, and the success / failure determination means includes both the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory. In such a case, the determination unit prioritizes digestion from the second reserved storage, and the determination unit validates the shortening operation for the variation display whose variation time exceeds the upper limit time, and the second variation display for the first variation display. The shortening operation may be effective with a higher probability than

According to such a configuration, since priority digestion of the second reserved memory is performed, there are many cases where the first reserved memory is generated when the second reserved memory is digested.
Further, when the above-described opening extension function is provided in the ball game machine, a lot of second reserved memory is generated during the opening extension state.

  For this reason, when the second reserved memory is consumed, the reserved memory often occurs, and in the second variation display, the variation time less than the upper limit time is often set as compared to the first variation display. Become.

According to the above configuration, the shortening operation is effective when the variation display variation time exceeds the upper limit time.
For this reason, in the second variation display, the variation time is reduced compared to the first variation display, and the effect corresponding to the second variation display is interrupted by the shortening operation, and the interest of the game is impaired. Can be prevented.

In addition, when the variation time is long, the shortening operation becomes effective, so that the variation time can be effectively shortened.
Therefore, the variation time can be effectively shortened while preventing the interest of the game from being impaired.

  In addition, a player who plays a game during a normal state (a state in which the probability change function that increases the winning probability in the determination of success or failure and the release extension function is not activated) must transition to the privilege state (the probability change state or the release extension state). Play games while wishing.

Further, as described above, the determination of whether or not to be performed during the normal state is mostly caused by the ball entering the first start port.
Therefore, in the ball and ball game machine according to the third invention, the success / failure determination means, in conjunction with the first and second determinations of success / failure, relates to the holding storage that is the target of the determination of appropriateness / rejection, Based on the random number, it is determined whether or not at least one of the winning probability in the determination of winning and the probability of entering the second starting port is in a privilege state, and the determining means further enters the privilege state. For the first variation display corresponding to the first winning / failing determination to be a hit, the shortening operation is validated with a higher probability than other variation displays.

  According to such a configuration, when the first variation display in which a hit with a transition to the privilege state is performed, there are many cases where the variation time can be shortened, and the player becomes more early It becomes possible to know the transition to the privilege state and to obtain joy.

On the other hand, a player who plays a game during the privilege state plays a game while hoping that the privilege state will continue for a long time.
Further, as described above, the determination of whether or not to be performed during the open extended state is mostly due to the ball entering the second start port.

  Therefore, in the ball and ball game machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the success / failure determination means, in conjunction with the first and second success / failure determinations, relates to the pending storage that is the target of the determination of appropriateness / inapplicability when winning in the appropriateness determination. Based on the random number, it is determined whether or not at least one of the winning probability in the determination of winning and the probability of entering the second starting port is in a privilege state, and the determining means further enters the privilege state. For the second variation display corresponding to the second success / failure determination that is a hit, the shortening operation is validated with a lower probability than other variation displays.

  According to such a configuration, when the second variation display in which the bonus state ends is performed, there are many cases where the variation time is not shortened, and the player continues the privilege state. Can keep expectation for a long time.

  Further, the fifth invention is a ball game machine that performs a hit determination based on a random number extracted due to the entrance of a game ball into the start opening, and wins a big hit game when winning in the determination of appropriateness, Hold storage means for storing the random number extracted due to entering the starting opening as the hold storage, and determine whether or not based on the random number related to the hold storage, and based on the random number, the winning probability in the determination of success or failure, A determination unit for determining whether or not to shift to a privilege state in which at least one of the probability of entering the starting port rises, a variation display unit for performing variable display for notifying the result of the determination, An accepting means for accepting a shortening operation for instructing a shortening of the variation time of the variation display from the player, and that the shortening operation is effective at a timing according to the result of the validity determination corresponding to the variation display during the execution of the variation display. To inform the player of And means, when receiving a shortened operation during the execution of the variable display, characterized by comprising a reduction means for reducing the fluctuation time in the variable display, the.

According to such a configuration, during the variation display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol, a notification that the variation time shortening operation is effective is made at a timing according to the result of the determination of success / failure.
For this reason, even if the change display ends in the middle by the shortening operation and the effect such as the pseudo-pattern change display is not sufficiently performed, it is possible to suggest the result of the success / failure determination by the timing instead of the effect. The variation time can be shortened while preventing the game from being spoiled.

In addition, the result of the determination of validity, the variation time of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol variation display, the variation display mode of the pseudo symbol, and the like are determined in accordance with the random number related to the hold storage corresponding to the determination of the appropriateness.
In addition, as described above, it is known that the result of the determination of the success / failure is suggested by the mode of the variation display of the pseudo symbol. In addition to this, the variation time of the variable display is determined according to the result of the determination of the success / failure. In addition, it is known that the variation time is determined according to the variation display mode of the pseudo symbol.

  Therefore, the sixth invention is a ball game machine that performs a hit determination based on a random number extracted due to the entry of the game ball into the start opening, and wins the hit determination when the hit is determined in the appropriateness determination, Hold storage means for storing the random number extracted due to entering the starting opening as the hold storage, and determine whether or not based on the random number related to the hold storage, and based on the random number, the winning probability in the determination of success or failure, A determination unit for determining whether or not to shift to a privilege state in which at least one of the probability of entering the starting port rises, a variation display unit for performing variable display for notifying the result of the determination, Accepting means for accepting a shortening operation for instructing shortening of the variation time of the variable display from the player, and timing according to the random number related to the pending storage for which the determination of whether or not to notify the result by the variable display is performed during the execution of the variable display With the shortening operation And informing means for informing a fact which is effective to the player, when receiving a shortened operation during the execution of the variable display, characterized by comprising a reduction means for reducing the fluctuation time in the variable display, the.

  According to such a configuration, during the variation display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol, the operation for shortening the variation time is effective at the timing according to the result of the determination of the validity, the variation display mode of the pseudo symbol, the variation time, etc. A notification to that effect is made.

  For this reason, even if the change display ends in the middle by the shortening operation and the effect such as the pseudo-pattern change display is not sufficiently performed, it is possible to suggest the result of the success / failure determination by the timing instead of the effect. The variation time can be shortened while preventing the game from being spoiled.

In addition, the variation time of the special symbol and pseudo-variable display is determined according to the result of the determination of validity and the manner of the pseudo-graphic variation display.
Therefore, the seventh invention is a ball game machine that performs a hit determination based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port, and wins a hit game when the winning determination is made, Hold storage means for storing the random number extracted due to entering the starting opening as the hold storage, and determine whether or not based on the random number related to the hold storage, and based on the random number, the winning probability in the determination of success or failure, A determination unit for determining whether or not to shift to a privilege state in which at least one of the probability of entering the starting port rises, a variation display unit for performing variable display for notifying the result of the determination, Accepting means for receiving a shortening operation for instructing the shortening of the variation time of the variable display from the player, and that the shortening operation is effective at a timing according to the variation time of the variation display during execution of the variable display to the player Notification means for notification, When receiving the reduced operation during the execution of the display, characterized by comprising a reduction means for reducing the fluctuation time in the variable display, the.

According to such a configuration, during the variation display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol, a notification that the variation time shortening operation is effective is made at a timing according to the variation time.
For this reason, even if the change display ends in the middle by the shortening operation and the effect such as the pseudo-pattern change display is not sufficiently performed, it is possible to suggest the result of the success / failure determination by the timing instead of the effect. The variation time can be shortened while preventing the game from being spoiled.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special success determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special success determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special success determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special success determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit setting process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the loss setting process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the variation time shortening process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the shortening button effective process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the shortening button effective display process of 1st Embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the fluctuation | variation time of the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol according to the determination result in the 1st embodiment, the mode of the fluctuation | variation display of a pseudo | simulation symbol, and the number of reservation memory. It is a flowchart about the variation time shortening process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the variation time shortening process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the variation time shortening process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the variation time and the average variation time of the variation display of a special symbol according to the game state in the third embodiment, the determination result, the variation display mode of the pseudo symbol, and the like. It is a flowchart about the variation time shortening process of 4th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, which is a kind of a ball game machine, holds each part of the configuration with an outer frame 21 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. It is a structure to do.

A hinge 5b is provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 21, and the inner frame 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 5b. The inner frame 3 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 21. ing.
A plate glass 9 is detachably provided on the front frame 5 c, and a game board 8 shown in FIG. 2 is disposed in the state of being attached to the inner frame 3 at the back of the plate glass 9.

  Speakers 11 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 5c, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 1 is output to improve the player's preference. In order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 5c.

  An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed below the front frame 5c. A launching handle 18 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 13, and a launching device (not shown) is moved by rotating the firing handle 18 in a clockwise direction so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 12. Is fired toward the game board 8.

  In the center of the upper plate 12, an effect button 14a and a jog dial 14b that can be operated by the player are provided, and an effect symbol display to be described later is performed by the player operating the effect button 14a or the jog dial 14b during a predetermined period. The content displayed on the device changes, or the game sound output from the speaker 11 changes.

  In addition, a shortening button 10 for shortening the variation time of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol is provided next to the effect button 14a and the jog dial 14b on the upper plate 12 (details will be described later).

  The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 5a for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 includes a lending button 16 and a checkout button 17. And a CR settlement display device having a settlement display device 15.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b. A large number of game nails 27 are driven into the game area 26.

  A center case 28 is disposed at substantially the center of the game area 26. The center case 28 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window 28a or the like that allows a screen of a production symbol display device 54b (a liquid crystal display device that displays a pseudo symbol) to be faced, as in the known case. .

  On the lower right side toward the game area 26, a first special figure display device 29 and a second special figure display device 30 of seven segments, and a first special figure reservation number display device 29a and a second special figure consisting of four LEDs. A figure reservation number display device 30a, a normal symbol display device 41 composed of two LEDs, and a general figure reservation number display device 41a composed of four LEDs are installed.

  A normal symbol operation gate 42 is disposed on the left side of the center case 28, a first start port 31 is disposed below the center case 28, and a second start port 32 is disposed below the first start port 31. Has been.

The first start port 31 is a so-called chucker and can always enter the ball.
Although the 2nd starting port 32 is an electric tulip which the wing | blade 40 opens and closes, since the 1st starting port 31 exists above, it cannot enter a game ball in the illustrated closed state. However, when the game ball hits the normal symbol lottery performed when it passes the normal symbol operation gate 42 and the normal symbol hit is displayed on the normal symbol display device 41, the second start port 32 is opened and it is easy to enter the ball. become. In addition, you may arrange | position the 2nd starting port 32 so that it can enter a ball rarely even in a closed state.

  An attacker type big winning port 33a is arranged below the second start port 32, and an out hole 34 is provided below the attacker. Further, on the left side of the second starting port 32, a general winning port 35a is provided along the guide rail 25b. The general winning opening 35a is a normal winning opening where the winning rate does not always change.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 is configured with a main controller 50 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 50, the payout control device 51, the production symbol control device 54a, and the sub integrated control device 53 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 52 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 52 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 50 includes a first start port SW31a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 31, a second start port SW32a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 32, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation SW 42a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 42, a count SW 33b for counting game balls that have entered the big prize opening 33a, and a general prize opening SW 35b for detecting a game ball that has entered the general prize opening 35a. A detection signal such as is input.

  The main control device 50 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the payout control device 51 and the sub integrated control device 53.

  The main controller 50 also includes a first special figure display device 29, a second special figure display device 30, a first special figure reservation number display device 29 a, a second one connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 64. Controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 30a, the normal symbol display device 41, and the universal figure hold number display device 41a.

  Further, the main control device 50 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 33a by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 33c, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 32 by controlling the normal accessory solenoid 40b.

Further, the shortening button 10 is connected to the main control device 50, and the main control device 50 can detect pressing of the shortening button 10 based on an operation signal from the shortening button 10.
The output signal from the main control device 50 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal 61 and sent to the hall main computer.

The main control device 50 and the payout control device 51 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 51 operates the payout motor 24a in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 50 and pays out a prize ball. In the first embodiment, a configuration is used in which the detection signal of the payout SW 24b for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 51, and the payout control device 51 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 24b is input to the main control device 50 and the payout control device 51, and both the main control device 50 and the payout control device 51 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 51 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW 38, the inner frame closing SW 39, the ball cut SW 23a, the paying SW 24b, and the full SW 13a, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 13 is full due to the full SW 13a. When a signal is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 22 by the ball cut SW 23a, the payout motor 24a is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 13a and the ball break SW 23a are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 51 drives the payout motor 24a because the signal is not output. To resume.

  Further, the payout control device 51 operates the payout motor 24a by communicating with the CR unit 5a via the CR unit terminal plate 60, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 24 b, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 51. The CR unit terminal board 60 is also connected to the settlement display device 15 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display device 15 has a ball rental SW 16a for requesting rental of game balls, and a request for payment. A settlement SW 17a is provided.

  Also, the payout control device 51 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 3, front frame 5 c) to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 61, and also sends it to the launch control device 52. In response to this, a fire stop signal is transmitted.

The pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is configured to pay out game balls. However, the pachinko machine 1 may be configured to store an award ball generated in accordance with a winning or the like without paying it out.
The launch control device 52 controls the launch motor 36 to launch a game ball in the game area 26.

  In addition to the payout control device 51, the launch control device 52 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 18, a touch signal from the touch SW 20a, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW 19a.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 18, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 18, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop SW 19a. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 52, the game ball cannot be fired. If the fire stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be fired even if the player touches the firing handle 18. There is no such thing.

  The sub integrated control device 53 corresponds to the sub control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 50, and distributes them into data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, The command for effect display control is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. . Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 11 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. The various LEDs and the lamp 37 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above. In addition, the effect switch 14a-1 and the jog dial SW 14b-1 are connected to the sub integrated control device 53, and when the player operates the effect button 14a or the jog dial 14b, the signal is sent to the sub integrated control device 53. Entered.

The sub-integrated control device 53 and the production symbol control device 54a are capable of bidirectional communication.
The effect symbol control device 54a displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 53 (both those transmitted from the main control device 50 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 53). The device 54b is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.
(1) Outline Regarding the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the first determination of whether or not the ball has entered the first start port 31 is made, and the ball enters the second start port 32. A second success / failure determination is performed. Then, when winning in these determinations, a big hit game is performed in which a lot of prize balls are awarded to the player.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a probability changing function that increases the winning probability in the determination of success / failure. Further, the pachinko machine 1 increases the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, lengthens the opening time of the second start port 32 when winning in the normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol display device 41 when the normal symbol lottery is made. An open extension function that facilitates entry into the second start port 32 is provided by a method such as shortening the fluctuation display time at.

  The state in which the probability changing function is operated is described as the probability changing state, the state in which the opening extension function is operated is described as the opening extension state, and the state in which at least one of the probability changing function and the opening extension function is operated is also described as the privilege state.

Then, depending on the type of special figure (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed with the variable display corresponding to the winning / no-going determination, the probability changing function and the opening extension function are activated after the big hit game is over.
When the first determination is made, the first special symbol display device 29 displays a variation of the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the effect symbol display device 54b accompanies the variation display of the effect symbol. A design effect is performed, and the result of the first winning / failing determination is notified.

  In addition, even when the second determination is made, the second special symbol display device 30 displays the variation of the second special symbol (second special symbol), and the effect symbol display device 54b varies the effect symbol. A design effect with display is performed, and the result of the second determination is determined.

When a certain condition is satisfied during the fluctuation display of the first and second special drawings, the operation of the shortening button 10 (shortening operation) becomes effective, and the fluctuation time is shortened according to the shortening operation.
At this time, the shortening operation becomes effective with higher probability during the fluctuation display of the first special figure than during the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Further, the display timing of the effective display indicating that the shortening operation is effective differs depending on the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 1 of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.
(2) About the start winning confirmation process First, the start winning confirmation process for extracting and storing a random number when the winning of the game ball to the first and second starting openings 31, 32 occurs and storing it in a pending manner is shown in the flowchart of FIG. It explains using. This process is a process that is periodically executed from a main routine (not shown) that is executed in a cycle of 2 ms, for example.

  In S105, the main control device 50 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first start port 31 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first start port SW31a. If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S130.

  In S110, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the number of reserved storage for the first start port 31 is the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment). If the determination is affirmative (S110: Yes), the process proceeds to S130. If the determination is negative (S110: No), the process proceeds to S115.

  In S115, main controller 50 determines a random number for determining whether or not to be used, a random number for determining a symbol for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed when a big win is won, a variation time of a production symbol, and the like. For example, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining whether or not to reach, and a random number for determining reach for determining whether or not reach is extracted and stored (also referred to as first reserved storage), and the process proceeds to S120.

  In S120, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the first hit / no-go determination is made based on the hit / no-go determination random number corresponding to the first on-hold storage, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. Pre-reading determination is performed to determine whether or not super reach is reached. Then, the process proceeds to S125.

  In S125, the main control device 50 transmits a first prefetch hold command indicating the number of first hold memories and the result of the prefetch determination to the effect symbol control device 54a via the sub integrated control device 53, The process proceeds to S130.

  In S130, the main control device 50 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 32 has occurred based on the detection signal of the second starting port SW32a. If the determination is affirmative (S130: Yes), the process proceeds to S135. If the determination is negative (S130: No), the process ends.

  In S135, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the number of reserved storage for the second start port 32 is the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment). If the determination is affirmative (S135: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S135: No), the process proceeds to S140.

  In S140, the main control device 50 determines a random number for determining whether or not to be used for determining whether or not to win, a random number for determining a symbol for stopping and displaying a symbol to be displayed when winning a jackpot, a variation time of the effect symbol, and the like. For example, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining the reach, a random number for determining a reach for determining the presence or absence of reach, and the like are extracted and stored (also referred to as second reserved storage), and the process proceeds to S145.

  In S145, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the second determination is correct based on the determination result random number corresponding to the second reserved storage, the random number for determining the variation pattern, etc. Pre-reading determination is performed to determine whether or not super reach is reached. Then, the process proceeds to S150.

  In S150, the main control device 50 transmits a second prefetch hold command indicating the number of second hold memories and the result of the prefetch determination to the effect symbol control device 54a via the sub integrated control device 53, This process ends.

(3) About special success / failure determination processing Next, the special success / failure determination processing for determining whether or not the jackpot has been won based on the stored and stored randomness for success / failure determination will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is a process periodically executed from the main routine.

  In S202, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S202: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S202: No), the process proceeds to S204.

  In S204, main controller 50 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S204: Yes), the process proceeds to S236 in FIG. 7, and if the determination is negative (S204: No), the process proceeds to S206.

  In S206, the main controller 50 determines whether the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S206: Yes), the process proceeds to S240 in FIG. 8, and if the determination is negative (S206: No), the process proceeds to S208.

  In S208, main controller 50 determines whether or not there is a second reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S208: Yes), the process proceeds to S210, and if the determination is negative (S208: No). , The process proceeds to S212.

In S210, main controller 50 decrements the number of second reserved storage, and proceeds to S216 in FIG.
In S212, main controller 50 determines whether or not there is the first reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S212: Yes), the process proceeds to S214, and if the determination is negative (S212: No). This process is terminated.

In S214, main controller 50 decrements the number of the first reserved storage, and proceeds to S216 in FIG.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 6, in S216, main controller 50 determines whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (whether or not it is in the probability change state). If the determination is affirmative (S216: Yes), the process proceeds to S218. In the case of negative determination (S216: No), the process proceeds to S220.

  In S218, main controller 50 determines whether or not to win in the determination of success / failure based on the randomness for determination of success / failure related to the reserved storage to be digested and the determination table for correctness / probability (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. Then, the process proceeds to S222.

  In S220, main controller 50 determines whether or not to win in the determination of success / failure based on the randomness for determination of success / failure related to the reserved storage to be digested and the determination table for correct / incorrect (corresponding to the non-probability state). To do. Then, the process proceeds to S222.

  In S222, main controller 50 determines whether or not the big win is won in the determination of success or failure. If the determination is affirmative (S222: Yes), the process proceeds to S224 and if the determination is negative. (S222: No), the process proceeds to S230.

  In S224, the main control device 50 determines the jackpot symbol based on the symbol determination random number related to the reserved memory to be digested, so that the mode of the jackpot game (the number of rounds and the opening pattern of the jackpot 33a) and the jackpot The bonus content after the game is finished (whether or not it will be in the probability change state or the extended extension state, or the duration of the probability change state or the extended extension state) is determined, and the process proceeds to S226.

  In S226, the main controller 50 determines the variation display time of the special symbol and the mode of the symbol effect (for example, the symbol effect of the symbol effect based on the random number for determining whether or not it is related to the reserved storage to be digested, the random number for determining the variation pattern, etc. The pattern, presence of normal reach, super reach, full rotation reach, etc.) are determined (details will be described later), and the process proceeds to S228.

  In S228, the main control device 50 calls a jackpot setting process which is a subroutine for setting the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the opening pattern of the jackpot 33a, etc., and shifts the process to S234.

  In S230, when the negative determination is obtained in S222 (that is, when the determination is negative in the determination), the main control device 50 determines the random number for determining the correctness or the variation pattern related to the reserved memory to be digested. Based on random numbers, reach determination random numbers, etc., determine the variation display time of special symbols, the pattern production mode (for example, the pattern production pattern, normal reach, super-reach, etc.), etc. (details will be described later) ), The process proceeds to S232.

  A method for setting the variation time will be described later. In addition, it should be noted that the winning probability in the determination of success / failure is suggested by the variation time and the design effect mode, and that the design effect mode is determined in consideration of the change time.

In S232, main controller 50 calls a loss setting process which is a subroutine for canceling the probability variation state or the open / extended state, and proceeds to S234.
In S234, the main controller 50 starts the special symbol variation display corresponding to the reserved memory to be digested, and transmits a variation start command indicating the variation time of the pseudo symbol to the effect symbol controller 54a. By executing the variation start command transmission process, the symbol effect is started, and this process is terminated.

  Note that main controller 50 transmits a hold command together with a change start command to notify that the number of hold has been updated by using the hold memory. In the first embodiment, since the hold command and the prefetch command are integrated, the first or second prefetch hold command is transmitted. Only the number is shown, and the look-ahead does not show the determination result.

  In addition, the effect symbol control device 54a that has received the change start command performs a symbol effect via the effect symbol display device 54b, the speaker 11, various LEDs, the lamp 37, and the like in a manner corresponding to the change start command.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 7, in S236, during transition display during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and in the case of a positive determination (S236: Yes), the process proceeds to S238, and in the case of a negative determination (S236: No), this process ends.

In S238, main controller 50 ends the special symbol variation display, executes a fixed symbol display process for displaying a special symbol fixed symbol, and ends this processing.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 8, in S240 that shifts during the fixed display of the special symbol, main controller 50 determines whether or not the display time of the fixed symbol has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S242. If the determination is negative (S240: No), the process ends.

  In S242, the main controller 50 transmits a symbol confirmation command indicating a pseudo symbol to be confirmed and displayed to the effect symbol controller 54a, and the process proceeds to S244. In addition, the effect symbol control apparatus 54a which received the symbol determination command stops the variable display of the pseudo symbol and ends the symbol effect.

  In S244, main controller 50 determines whether the pseudo-designated and displayed symbol is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S244: Yes), the process proceeds to S246 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S244: No), the process proceeds to S262.

  In S246, main controller 50 refers to a probability variation flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state is present, and when probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S248), and then proceeds to S250.

  In S250, the main controller 50 refers to the time reduction flag indicating whether or not the extended extension state is set. If the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S252), and then the process proceeds to S254.

  Then, main controller 50 sequentially executes a state designation command transmission process (S254), a condition apparatus operation start process (S256), an accessory continuous operation apparatus operation start process (S258), and a jackpot start command transmission process (S260). Thus, the first hold number designation command indicating the number of the first hold memory, the second hold number designation command indicating the number of the second hold memory, the command indicating the mode of the big hit game, and the start of the big hit game are instructed. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a, and this process is terminated.

  In S262, which shifts to the case where a negative determination is obtained in S244, the main controller 50 refers to the content set by the loss setting process executed in S232. Then, the probability variation state flag set in the loss setting process is referred to (S264). If the flag is 1 (S264: Yes), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S266), and the flag Is 0 (S264: No), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S268).

  Thereafter, the time reduction state flag set in the loss setting process is referred to (S270). If the flag is 1 (S270: Yes), the time reduction flag is set to 1 (S272) and the time reduction state is set. When the flag is 0 (S270: No), 0 is set to the time reduction flag (S274).

  Then, main controller 50 executes a state designation command transmission process for transmitting a state designation command indicating whether the state is a probability change state or an open extension state (also referred to as a game state) to effect design control device 54a (S276). This process is terminated.

(4) About the jackpot setting process Next, the jackpot setting process, which is a subroutine for determining the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the opening pattern of the jackpot 33a, etc. will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is called from the special success / failure determination process.

In S305, the main controller 50 sets the opening time in the big hit game, and proceeds to S310.
In S310, main controller 50 sets an ending time in the big hit game, and the process proceeds to S315.

  In S315, the main controller 50 sets the mode of the jackpot game (the number of rounds and the opening pattern of the jackpot 33a) based on the determined jackpot symbol, and the process proceeds to S320.

  In S320, main controller 50 sets the bonus content (whether it will be in a probable change state or an open extended state, or the duration of the probable change state or the open extended state) based on the determined big hit symbol. To do. It should be noted that, depending on the big hit symbol, it may be shifted to either the probability changing state or the open extension state, or may be transferred simultaneously to the probability changing state and the opening extension state. In addition, a probability change state flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is reached after the big hit game is finished and a time reduction state flag indicating whether or not the release extended state is set are set, and the process proceeds to S325.

In S325, main controller 50 stores the privilege content and ends the process.
(5) Loss setting process Next, the loss setting process, which is a subroutine for canceling the probability change state and the open extension state, will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is a subroutine called from the special success / failure determination process.

  In S405, the main controller 50 refers to the probability variation flag. If the probability variation flag is 1 (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S410, and if the probability variation flag is 0 (S405: No), the process proceeds to S425.

In S410, main controller 50 decrements the probability variation counter for setting the duration of the probability variation state, and proceeds to S415.
In S415, main controller 50 determines whether or not the probability variation counter is zero. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S420, and when a negative determination is obtained (S415: No), the process proceeds to S425.

In S420, main controller 50 sets a probability variation state flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state is 0, and proceeds to S425.
In S425, the main controller 50 refers to the time reduction flag. When the time reduction flag is 1 (S425: Yes), the main control device 50 shifts the process to S430 and when the time reduction flag is 0 (S425: No), the process proceeds to S445.

In S430, main controller 50 decrements the time reduction counter for setting the duration of the open extended state, and proceeds to S435.
In S435, main controller 50 determines whether or not the hour / counter counter is zero. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S435: Yes), the process proceeds to S440, and when a negative determination is obtained (S435: No), the process proceeds to S445.

In S440, main controller 50 sets a time reduction state flag indicating whether it is in the open extended state to 0, and proceeds to S445.
In S445, main controller 50 stores the set contents, and ends this process.

(6) About jackpot game process Next, the jackpot game process which performs a jackpot game is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIGS. This process is a process periodically executed from the main routine.

  In S502, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the accessory continuous action device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S502: Yes), the process proceeds to S504. If the determination is negative (S502: No), the process ends.

  In S504, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S504: Yes), the process proceeds to S514 in FIG. In the case of (S504: No), the process proceeds to S506.

  In S506, the main control device 50 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S506: Yes), the process proceeds to S522 in FIG. In the case of determination (S506: No), the process proceeds to S508.

  In S508, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the big hit game is being finished. If the determination is affirmative (S508: Yes), the process proceeds to S530 in FIG. In the case (S508: No), the process proceeds to S510.

  In S510, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the start effect in the big hit game is being performed. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S512, and if the determination is negative. (S510: No), this process is terminated.

In S512, the main controller 50 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 33a, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 12, in S514, the process proceeds to the opening of the special winning opening 33a, the main control device 50 determines whether or not ten gaming balls have been won in the special winning opening 33a. If the determination is affirmative (S514: Yes), the process proceeds to S518. If the determination is negative (S514: No), the process proceeds to S516.

  In S516, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S516: Yes), the process proceeds to S518 and the determination is negative. (S516: No), this process is terminated.

In S518, the main controller 50 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 33a, and proceeds to S520.
In S520, main controller 50 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  Further, in S522 that shifts during the interval, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S522: Yes), the process shifts to S524. In the case of negative determination (S522: No), this process is terminated.

  In S524, the main controller 50 determines whether or not it is the final round of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S524: Yes), the process proceeds to S526 and if the determination is negative (S524: No), the process proceeds to S528.

In S526, main controller 50 executes a big hit end effect process for producing an effect when the big hit game is ended, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S528, the main controller 50 executes a special winning opening release process for opening the special winning opening 33a, and ends the present process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S530, during transition to the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S530: Yes). , The process proceeds to S532, and in the case of a negative determination (S530: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S532 and S534, the main control device 50 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S536.
In S536, the main control device 50 refers to the privilege content after the jackpot game saved before the start of the jackpot game. In S538, it is determined whether or not to shift to a probable change state based on the privilege content. If the determination is affirmative (S538: Yes), the process proceeds to S540, and if the determination is negative (S538: No), the process proceeds to S544.

In S540, main controller 50 sets the duration of the probability variation state based on the privilege content, and in S542 that follows this, sets the probability variation flag to 1, and shifts the processing to S546.
In S544, main controller 50 sets the probability variation flag to 0, and the process proceeds to S546.

  In S546, main controller 50 determines whether or not to shift to the open extended state based on the privilege content. If the determination is affirmative (S546: Yes), the process proceeds to S548 and the determination is negative. (S546: No), the process proceeds to S552.

  In S548, main controller 50 sets the duration of the extended extended state based on the privilege content, and in subsequent S550, sets the time reduction flag to 1, and shifts the processing to S554.

In S552, main controller 50 sets the time reduction flag to 0, and the process proceeds to S554.
In S554 and S556, the main controller 50 transmits a jackpot end command transmission process for transmitting a command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game to the effect symbol control device 54a, and a state designation command indicating the current gaming state. The designated command transmission process is executed, and this process ends.

(7) Variation Time Reduction Processing Next, variation time reduction processing for shortening the variation time in response to an instruction from the player during the variation display of the first and second special drawings will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. explain. This process is a process periodically executed from the main routine.

  In S600, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed (during the symbol effect on the effect symbol display device 54b), and if an affirmative determination is obtained. (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and if a negative determination is obtained (S600: No), this process ends.

  In S605, main controller 50 determines whether or not the operation (shortening operation) of shortening button 10 is validated for the variable display of the special symbol being executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the special chart being executed is longer than the upper limit time (N seconds). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S605: Yes), the shortening operation is enabled. And the process proceeds to S610. On the other hand, when a negative determination is obtained (S605: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and this process is terminated.

  In addition to this, the main controller 50 may determine whether or not to enable the shortening operation by lottery. In such a case, when the variable display of the first special figure is performed. Compared with the case where the variation display of the second special figure is performed, the shortening operation may be validated with a higher probability.

  Further, the main control device 50 determines whether or not the shortening operation is to be validated by lottery when the super-reach symbol effect is performed together with the variation display being executed, or when the variation display is a win. You may decide.

  In such a case, when the fluctuation display of the first special figure when the hit (special hit) accompanied by the transition to the privilege state is performed, the probability is higher than the other fluctuation display, The shortening operation may be effective. Further, when such variable display is performed, the shortening operation may be always effective.

  In addition, the variation display of the second special figure is performed when a hit that does not involve the transition to the privilege state (in other words, the bonus state ends and is hereinafter referred to as a normal bonus) occurs. If it is, the shortening operation may be effective with a lower probability than other variable displays. Further, when such variable display is performed, the shortening operation may be invalidated at all times.

In S610, main controller 50 executes a shortening button valid process for validating the shortening operation, and ends this process.
(8) Shortening button valid process Next, the shorting button valid process for validating the shortening operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the variable time reduction process.

  In S650, main controller 50 determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation time in the fluctuation display of the special figure being executed is equal to or longer than the lower limit time (M seconds). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S650: Yes), the process proceeds to S655, and if a negative determination is obtained (S650: No), a shortcut button is displayed on the effect symbol control device 54a. A command for erasing the display indicating that the operation 10 is valid (valid display) is transmitted, and this process is terminated.

In S655, main controller 50 executes a shortened button valid display process for validly displaying shortened button 10, and shifts the process to S660.
In S660, main controller 50 determines whether or not an operation signal indicating that the shortcut button 10 has been operated is received. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S660: Yes), the process proceeds to S665. If the determination is negative and a negative determination is obtained (S660: No), this process ends.

  In S665, the main control device 50 transmits a command for instructing to erase the effective display of the shortening button 10 to the effect symbol control device 54a. Further, similarly to S238 of the special success / failure determination process, the special symbol variation display is terminated, the variation display stop processing for displaying the special symbol fixed symbol is executed, and the present processing is terminated. Thereby, it will be in the state in which the symbol fixed display is being performed, and in the subsequent special success / failure determination processing, an affirmative determination is made in S206, and the symbol effect is stopped by executing the processing of S240 to S276.

  In S665, the main control device 50 may send a symbol confirmation command indicating a pseudo symbol to be confirmed and displayed to the effect symbol control device 54a, and immediately stop the symbol effect. Further, for example, a change start command for instructing a symbol effect having a length of 1 / S of the remaining variation time is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a, and the symbol effect of a short variation time is performed again, and the variation is performed from the present time. It may be configured to shorten the variation time by stopping the variation display of the special symbol when the time of 1 / S length of time has elapsed.

(9) Abbreviated Button Effective Display Process Next, the abbreviated button effective display process for displaying the abbreviated button 10 effectively will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the shortcut button valid process.

  In S700, main controller 50 determines whether or not the winning determination corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol being executed is a win. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705, and when a negative determination is obtained (S700: No), the process proceeds to S720.

  In S705, main controller 50 determines whether the result of the determination is a special hit or a normal hit. If it is a special hit (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S710, and if it is a normal hit (S705: No), the process proceeds to S715.

  In S710, S715, and S720, the main control device 50 transmits an effective display command for instructing effective display of the shortening button 10 to the effect symbol control device 54a to perform effective display. The timing for performing effective display differs depending on the case.

  Specifically, in S710, which shifts to the case of a special hit, the main control device 50 transmits an effective display command to the effect symbol control device 54a when S1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the current variable display. Valid display is started, and this processing ends.

  On the other hand, in S715 that shifts to the case of normal hit, the main control device 50 transmits an effective display command to the effect symbol control device 54a to display the effective display when S2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the current fluctuation display. Start and end this process.

  Further, in S720 that shifts to the case of losing, the main control device 50 starts an effective display by transmitting an effective display command to the effect symbol control device 54a when S3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the current fluctuation display. This process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 54a that has received the valid display command displays on the effect symbol display device 54b that the shortening operation is effective. In addition, the effect symbol control device 54a may notify that the shortening operation is effective by voice through the speaker 11. Further, main controller 50 may notify that the shortening operation is effective via a display unit, a speaker, or the like (not shown).

  In the first embodiment, S1> S2> S3, and the effective display is started the latest in the case of a special hit, and the effective display is started earliest in the case of a loss. Of course, the magnitude relationship of S1 to S3 is not limited to this, and for example, S1 <S2 <S3 may be satisfied.

  In addition, even in the case of a special hit, an effective display command may be transmitted when S2 seconds or S3 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display, depending on the aspect of the symbol effect, the variation time, etc. Even in the case of a normal hit, the valid display command may be transmitted when S1 seconds or S3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display, depending on the pattern production mode, the variation time, and the like.

  Further, even in the case of losing, an effective display command may be transmitted when S1 seconds or S2 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display, depending on the aspect of the symbol effect, the variable time, and the like. In particular, when a loss occurs after the occurrence of normal reach or super reach, an effective display command may be transmitted at a certain probability when S1 seconds or S2 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display.

  By doing this, for example, a case where a special hit or a normal hit occurs from the timing of the effective display and a case where a loss occurs due to a special hit or a normal hit occurs, or a case where a special hit or a normal hit appears as a result of a loss from the effective display timing occurs. Can enhance the interest of

  Furthermore, in the case of normal hit, the transmission timing of the effective display command may be set at a time point when S1 seconds or S2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display with higher probability than in the case of losing. Further, in the case of a special hit, the transmission timing of the effective display command may be set at a time when S1 seconds have elapsed after the start of the variable display with a higher probability than in the case of a normal hit or a loss.

As a result, as the start timing of the effective display is delayed, the expectation that the hitting, the probability changing function and the open extension function are activated is increased.
(10) About Variation Time Next, a method for setting the variation time of the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure in S226 and S230 of the special success / failure determination process, the aspect of the symbol effect, and the like will be described. The table shown in FIG. 17 shows an example of the variation time of the first special figure and the second special figure according to the results of the first and second determinations, the aspect of the symbol effect, and the number of reserved memories. .

  In the pachinko machine 1, the symbol effect is performed for the variation time of the variation display in parallel with the variation display of the special symbol. However, the symbol effect when the first or second determination of success / failure is lost is normal loss or normal reach. , And super reach.

  In addition, normal lose is a design that becomes lost without becoming reach, and super reach is a design that causes reach along with special effects, and then loses, and normal reach is other than super reach The design production that becomes the reach of.

In addition, the occurrence frequency decreases in the order of normal lose, normal reach, and super reach, and the degree of expectation for winning increases.
Then, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display corresponding to normal loss and normal reach is determined according to the number of first and second reserved memories existing when setting the fluctuation time.

  Specifically, when normal loss occurs, if the total number of reserved memories is 1 to 2, the variation time is mainly set to 15 seconds, with a certain probability (for example, a specific effect) For example, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.). If the total number of reserved memories is three or more, the fluctuation time is mainly set to 7 seconds, and is set to a certain probability, for example, 15 seconds, 20 seconds, or the like.

  In the case of normal reach, if the total number of reserved memories is 1 to 2, the fluctuation time is mainly set to 20 seconds, and is set to a certain probability, for example, 50 seconds, 60 seconds, etc. The If the total number of reserved memories is three or more, the fluctuation time is mainly set to 7 seconds, and is set to 20 seconds, 30 seconds, etc. with a certain probability.

  For this reason, if the upper limit time (N seconds) of the variable display for which the shortening operation is valid is set to 8 to 15 seconds, for example, when the total number of reserved storages is less than 3, the display will be normal loss or normal reach. The shortening operation is always effective. On the other hand, there is a case where the shortening operation is not effective in the case of the variable display that becomes normal loss or normal reach when the total number of reserved memories is three or more.

  In addition, even if the upper limit time is longer than 15 seconds, when the total number of reserved memories is less than 3, the number of cases where the fluctuation time that is higher than the upper limit time is set in the fluctuation display for normal loss or normal reach is increased. Thus, it is possible to increase the probability that the shortening operation is effective when the total number of the pending storages is less than 3, and to reduce the probability that the shortening operation is effective when the total number of the pending storages is 3 or more. .

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is preferentially digested with the second reserved memory, and the second starting port 32 is difficult to enter when the opening extension function is not operating, but the opening extension function. During operation, it is easier to enter the ball than the first start port 31.

For this reason, when the 2nd reservation memory is digested (when the fluctuation display of the 2nd special figure is made), the case where the 1st or 2nd reservation memory has arisen increases.
On the other hand, when the open extension function is not in operation, the ball entering the second start port 32 hardly occurs, and the first start port 31 does not have a high probability of entering the ball. For this reason, when the first reserved memory is digested (when the variable display of the first special figure is made), there are many cases where the reserved memory is not generated or less than three reserved memories are generated. .

Therefore, when the variable display of the first special figure is performed, the probability that the shortening operation is effective is higher than when the variable display of the second special figure is performed.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but the contents of the variable time shortening process are partially different.
Specifically, in the variation time shortening process of the second embodiment, the processes of S600, S605, and S610 are executed as in the first embodiment, but the process of S602 is performed between S600 and S605. (See FIG. 18).

  In S602, the main controller 50 determines the presence or absence of the first and second reserved memories. If the first and second reserved memories exist (S602: Yes), the process proceeds to S605 and the first If the first and second reserved memories do not exist (S602: No), this process ends.

  In S602, it is determined whether or not the total number of the first and second reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S602: Yes), the process proceeds to S605 and a negative determination is made. Is obtained (S602: No), this process may be terminated.

As a result, when there is a pending storage and the variation display variation time is equal to or longer than the upper limit time (N seconds), the shortening operation becomes effective.
In the case where the preferential digestion of the second reserved memory is performed during the open extended state, there is often a case where the reserved memory exists, and thus there are many opportunities for the shortening operation to be effective when the preferential digestion of the second reserved memory is performed. Become. For this reason, during the open extended state, it is possible to quickly display a change, and it is possible to digest a large amount of reserved memory in a short period of time.

[Third Embodiment]
(1) About fluctuation | variation time shortening process Next, the pachinko machine 1 of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but the contents of the variation time shortening process are different. Below, the variation time shortening process of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIG. This process is a process periodically executed from the main routine.

  In S800, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed in a variable display (during the symbol effect on the effect symbol display device 54b), and if an affirmative determination is obtained. (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and if a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), this process ends.

  In S805, the main controller 50 determines whether or not the first special figure is being displayed. If a positive determination is obtained (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810 and a negative determination is made. If it is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S840 (FIG. 20).

  In S810, main controller 50 determines whether or not the winning determination corresponding to the change display of the special symbol being executed is a win. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S815, and when a negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S830.

  In S815, main controller 50 determines whether the result of the determination is a special hit or a normal hit. If it is a special hit (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S820, and if it is a normal hit (S815: No), the process proceeds to S825.

  In S820, main controller 50 determines whether or not the variation time of the variation display being executed (variable display for special hit) is equal to or greater than the upper limit time (C seconds), and a positive determination is obtained. (S820: Yes), the shortening operation is validated, and the process proceeds to S835. On the other hand, when a negative determination is obtained (S820: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and this process is terminated.

  In S825, main controller 50 determines whether or not the variation time of the variation display being executed (variable display that is normal hit) is equal to or longer than the upper limit time (B seconds), and an affirmative determination is obtained. If it is found (S825: Yes), the shortening operation is validated and the process proceeds to S835. On the other hand, when a negative determination is obtained (S825: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and this process is terminated.

  Further, in S830, main controller 50 determines whether or not the variation time of the variation display being executed (the variation display to be lost) is equal to or longer than the upper limit time (A seconds), and an affirmative determination is obtained. In this case (S830: Yes), the shortening operation is validated, and the process proceeds to S835. On the other hand, when a negative determination is obtained (S830: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and this process is terminated.

In S835, the main controller 50 executes the shortcut button valid process similar to that of the first embodiment, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S840 (FIG. 20), which shifts to the case where a negative determination is made in S805 (when the variation display of the second special figure is being performed), the main controller 50 displays the fluctuation display of the second special figure being executed. It is determined whether or not is made by preferential digestion of the second reserved memory. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S840: Yes), the process proceeds to S845. If a negative determination is obtained (S840: No), the process proceeds to S810 (FIG. 19). .

  In S845, main controller 50 determines whether or not the winning determination corresponding to the changing display of the special symbol being executed is a win. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S845: Yes), the process proceeds to S850, and when a negative determination is obtained (S845: No), this process ends.

  In S850, main controller 50 determines whether the result of the determination is a special hit or a normal hit. If it is a special hit (S850: Yes), the process proceeds to S855, and if it is a normal hit (S850: No), the process proceeds to S860.

  In S855, main controller 50 determines whether or not the variation time of the variation display being executed (variable display for special hit) is equal to or greater than the upper limit time (E seconds), and a positive determination is obtained. (S855: Yes), the shortening operation is validated, and the process proceeds to S865. On the other hand, when a negative determination is obtained (S855: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and this process is terminated.

  Further, in S860, main controller 50 determines whether or not the variation time of the variation display being executed (variable display that is normal hit) is equal to or longer than the upper limit time (D seconds), and an affirmative determination is obtained. If it is found (S860: Yes), the shortening operation is validated and the process proceeds to S865. On the other hand, when a negative determination is obtained (S860: No), the shortening operation is invalidated, and this process is terminated.

In S865, the main controller 50 executes the shortcut button valid process similar to that of the first embodiment, and ends this process.
In the shortened button valid display process of the shortened button valid process executed in S835 and S865 of the variation time shortening process in the third embodiment, the shorten button 10 is started at the start timing corresponding to the varying time of the variation display being executed. May be displayed effectively. Specifically, for example, effective display may be performed when ½ of the variation time has elapsed after the start of variation display.

  By doing this, the start timing of the effective display can be changed according to the type of special symbol corresponding to the variable display, the result of the determination of success / failure, and the type of hit, and the result of the determination of success / failure is determined by the start timing. The type of hit can be suggested.

(2) Variation Time Next, the variation times of the variation display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram set in S226 and S230 of the special success / failure determination process of the third embodiment will be described.

  The table shown in FIG. 21 shows an example of the variation times of the first special figure and the second special figure according to the results of the first and second determinations and the design effect. Specifically, the table shows that in each case where the gaming state is a privilege state and a normal state (a state where the privilege state is not a privilege state), the variable display (symbol production) corresponding to the first and second determination of success / failure is a normal loss, The range of fluctuation time and the average fluctuation time are shown for reach lose, normal hit, and special hit. In the table, super reach and normal reach are described as reach lose.

  And as an example, with respect to the variable display of the first special figure that is mainly performed in the normal state, the upper limit time (A seconds) when lost, the upper limit time (B seconds) when normal, and the benefits It is conceivable that the magnitude relationship of the upper limit time (C seconds) when winning is C> B> A. Specifically, for example, it can be considered that A = 10 seconds, B = 50 seconds, and C = 100 seconds.

  Also, as an example, for the variable display of the second special figure, which is mainly performed during the privilege state, the upper limit time (D seconds) when it is normal and the upper limit time (E seconds) when it is per privilege It is conceivable that the relationship is E> D. Further, it is conceivable that the magnitude relationship between A to E is, for example, D> B, E> C. Specifically, for example, it can be considered that D = 60 seconds and E = 120 seconds.

Of course, the magnitude relationship of A to E is not limited to this, and may be, for example, A>B> C, or D <B or E <C.
[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 1 of the fourth embodiment has the same configuration as that of the third embodiment, but the contents of the variable time shortening process are partially different.
Specifically, in the variation time shortening process of the fourth embodiment, the processes of S800 to S865 are executed as in the third embodiment, but the process of S802 is performed between S800 and S805 ( (See FIG. 22).

  In S802, the main controller 50 determines the presence or absence of the first and second reserved memories. If the first and second reserved memories exist (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and the first If the first and second reserved memories do not exist (S802: No), this process ends.

  In S802, it is determined whether the total number of the first and second reserved memories is equal to or larger than the predetermined number. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to S805 and a negative determination is made. Is obtained (S802: No), this process may be terminated.

As a result, the shortening operation becomes effective when there is a pending storage and the variation display variation time is equal to or longer than the upper limit time.
In the case where the preferential digestion of the second reserved memory is performed during the open extended state, there is often a case where the reserved memory exists, and thus there are many opportunities for the shortening operation to be effective when the preferential digestion of the second reserved memory is performed. Become. For this reason, during the open extended state, it is possible to quickly display a change, and it is possible to digest a large amount of reserved memory in a short period of time.

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the second reserved memory is generated during the extended extended state and the second reserved memory is preferentially digested. Therefore, when the second reserved memory is digested, There are many cases where the first reserved memory is generated.

  For this reason, when the second reserved memory is consumed, there are often three or more reserved memories, and the second variation display is less than the upper limit time (N seconds) compared to the first variation display. There are many cases where time is set.

In the pachinko machine 1, the shortening operation is effective when the variation display variation time exceeds the upper limit time.
For this reason, the fluctuation display of the second special figure is less likely to be shortened than the fluctuation display of the first special figure, and the effect corresponding to the fluctuation display of the second special figure is interrupted by the shortening operation. It is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from being damaged.

In addition, when the variation time is long, the shortening operation becomes effective, so that the variation time can be effectively shortened.
Therefore, the variation time can be effectively shortened while preventing the interest of the game from being impaired.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1, the shortening operation is effective at the timing according to the result of the determination of success / failure, the mode of the pseudo symbol variation display, the variation time, etc. during the variation display of the special symbol or the pseudo symbol. An effective display indicating that there is a certain effect is made.

  For this reason, even if the special symbol or pseudo-variable display is ended in the middle by the shortening operation, and the design presentation etc. are not performed sufficiently, the result of the success / failure determination etc. can be suggested by the timing, and the entertainment of the game It is possible to reduce the fluctuation time while preventing the damage.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments, the main controller 50 determines that the remaining time from the start of the variable display when the variable display is performed with the variable time being equal to or longer than the upper limit time. Until the time reaches M seconds, the shortening operation is validated, and the shortening operation is effectively displayed at a timing according to the result of the determination.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. For a variation display whose variation time is equal to or longer than the upper limit time, the shortening operation is regarded as valid only after the effective display of the shortening operation is performed until the remaining variation time reaches M seconds. Alternatively, the shortening operation may be valid until the variable display is completed.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2) In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first and second embodiments, the main control device 50 determines the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed when the total number of the first and second reserved memories is three or more. It is shorter than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed when the total number is less than three. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display variation time performed when the total number is a predetermined number of 2 or 4 or more may be shortened compared to other cases. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

  (3) Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments, the main controller 50 performs priority digestion of the second reserved memory, but without performing this, the first and second reserved memories. It is good also as a structure which digests in order from the thing produced previously.

  Even in such a configuration, since the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an open extension function, when the variable display of the second special figure is performed, there are three or more second reserved memories. In many cases, the fluctuation display of the second special figure is less likely to have the fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation display of the first special figure. For this reason, the same effect can be acquired.

  (4) Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first to fourth embodiments, most of the hold memory that occurs during the open extended state is the second hold memory, and most of the variable display performed during the open extended state is the first. It is a variable display of 2 special figures.

  Therefore, by providing a time shortening function that shortens the variation time of the special symbol during the open extended state, the frequency of occurrence of the special symbol variation display whose variation time is less than the upper limit time may be increased during the open extended state. .

  By doing so, there are many cases where the shortening operation becomes invalid during the display of the variation of the second special figure, and the probability display of the variation display of the first special figure is higher than the variation display of the second special figure. The shortening operation can be made effective. For this reason, it is possible to effectively shorten the variation time while preventing the game from being spoiled.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment corresponds to an example of a ball game machine, and the shortening button 10 corresponds to an example of an accepting unit.
S115 and S140 of the start winning confirmation process correspond to an example of a holding storage unit.

In addition, S208 to S220 of the special success / failure determination process correspond to an example of the success / failure determination unit, and S234, S238, and S242 correspond to an example of the fluctuation display unit.
Further, S665 of the shortened button valid process corresponds to an example of a shortening unit, and S710 to S720 of the shortened button valid display process corresponds to an example of a notifying unit.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 3 ... Inner frame, 5a ... CR unit, 5b ... Hinge, 5c ... Front frame, 8 ... Game board, 9 ... Plate glass, 10 ... Short button, 11 ... Speaker, 12 ... Upper plate, 13 ... Bottom Plate, 13a ... Full SW, 14a ... Production button, 14b ... Jog dial, 14a-1 ... Production SW, 14b ... Jog dial SW, 15 ... Checkout display device, 16 ... Lending button, 16a ... Balling SW, 17 ... Checkout button, 17a ... Settlement SW, 18 ... Launch handle, 19a ... Launch stop SW, 20a ... Touch SW, 21 ... Outer frame, 22 ... Ball tank, 23 ... Tank rail, 23a ... Out of ball SW, 24 ... Dispensing device, 24a ... Dispensing Motor, 24b ... payout SW, 25 ... guide rail, 26 ... gaming area, 27 ... gaming nail, 28 ... center case, 28a ... window, 29 ... first special figure display device, 29a ... first special Reservation number display device, 30 ... second special figure display device, 30a ... second special figure reservation number display device, 31 ... first start port, 31a ... first start port SW, 32 ... second start port, 32a ... first 2 Start port SW, 33a ... Large winning port, 33b ... Count SW, 33c ... Large winning port solenoid, 34 ... Out hole, 35a ... General winning port, 35b ... General winning port SW, 36 ... Launch motor, 37 ... Lamp, 38 ... Glass frame closing SW, 39 ... Inner frame closing SW, 40 ... Blade, 40b ... Ordinary actor solenoid, 41 ... Normal symbol display device, 41a ... Normal figure holding number display device, 42 ... Normal symbol operating gate, 42a ... Normal symbol operation SW 50... Main control device 51. Dispensing control device 52. Launch control device 53. Sub-integrated control device 54. Effect symbol control device 54 b Effect effect display device 55. ... CR Yu Tsu DOO terminal plate, 61 ... external connection terminal, 64 ... pattern display device relay terminal plate.

Claims (2)

Based on random numbers extracted due to the game balls entering the starting opening, if it is determined by the appropriateness determination, a ball game machine that performs a big hit game,
Hold storage means for storing a random number extracted due to entering the starting opening as a hold storage;
Based on the random number related to the on-hold storage, the success / failure determination is performed, and based on the random number, a transition is made to a privilege state in which at least one of the winning probability in the determination of success / failure and the probability of entering the start port increases. A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform,
Fluctuation display means for performing fluctuating display of the pseudo symbol in a manner corresponding to the random number related to the holding storage that is the object of the determination, and notifying the result of the determination of appropriateness,
Receiving means for receiving a shortening operation for instructing a shortening of the variation time of the variation display from a player;
Informing means for informing the player that the shortening operation is effective at a timing according to the aspect of the variation display during execution of the variation display;
When receiving the shortening operation during the execution of the variation display, a shortening means for shortening the variation time in the variation display;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
As the aspect of the variable display, there is a reach lose indicating that it is lost in the success / failure determination after reaching reach,
The informing means makes the timing in the variation display in which the aspect is the reach loss and the timing in the variation display of the success / failure determination to be a win;
A ball game machine characterized by

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