JP2017051556A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine comprising new game properties in a game state which is advantageous to a player in which game balls easily enter a start port.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 1 comprises gates 28, 29 on both of one side area and the other side area of a lateral direction of a game area 3. The pachinko game machine 1 comprises on one area, a specific area 39. The pachinko game machine 1 performs a lottery containing a first winning, a second winning and a third winning when a game ball(s) enters a second start port 21 as a momentum. When a player wins the first winning or the second winning, with a condition that the game ball(s) passes the specific area 39, the game machine performs a jackpot game, then after performing the jackpot game, when the player wins the first winning, the game machine shifts a state to a time shortening high base state, and when the player wins the second winning, the game machine shifts the state to a non-time shortening low base state. When the player wins the third winning, the game machine determines the jackpot game and a game state after the jackpot game, with a condition which is advantageous to a player, relative to when the player wins the first winning or second winning.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine called a so-called type 1 and type 2 mixing machine. The playability of this type of pachinko gaming machine is described in Patent Document 1, for example. Specifically, this type of pachinko machine has a first start port in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change in a game area where the game ball moves, a state where the game ball is difficult to win and a state where it is easy to win. And a second starting port that changes to Then, this type of pachinko gaming machine performs a jackpot lottery when a game ball wins at these starting holes, and executes a jackpot game that opens the first jackpot according to the winning of the jackpot. The jackpot game triggered by the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the starting gate is called a one-type jackpot game.

  In addition, this type of pachinko gaming machine, when winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery triggered by winning the second start opening, will play a small hit game that opens the second winning slot provided in the game area. Run. When the game ball passes through a specific area in the second big winning opening while the second big winning opening is opened, the big winning game is executed as in the case of the first type big winning. A jackpot game triggered by the passage of this specific area is called a two-type jackpot game.

  Also, this type of pachinko gaming machine shifts to a normal gaming state or a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after executing the jackpot game. Here, in the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the symbol until the lottery result is displayed is relatively long, the second starting port is difficult to open, and the opening time when the second starting port is opened is relative It is a short game state. On the other hand, the gaming state advantageous to the player is a case where the variation time of the symbol until the lottery result is displayed is relatively short, the second starting port is easily opened, and the second starting port is opened. This is a gaming state in which the opening time is relatively long. This type of pachinko machine is triggered by winning the second starting port, while the result of the big winning lottery with the winning at the first starting port is not small or small. Most of the results of the jackpot lottery are small hits. For this reason, in the gaming state advantageous to the player, the second big prize opening is frequently opened, and the two-type big hit game can be executed relatively easily.

JP 2013-236851 A

  However, the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above has the following problems. That is, the gaming state advantageous to the player as described above is continued until a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are performed or until the jackpot is won again. On the other hand, in the gaming state advantageous to the player, it is possible to execute the two types of big hit games relatively easily as described above, and the possibility of winning a big hit lottery until a predetermined number of times is low. The fact that the jackpot can be allocated early is also a feature of the type 1 and type 2 mixing machine, but there is room for improvement in the sense that the player enjoys the game in a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics in a gaming state advantageous to a player who can easily enter a starting port.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the modes for carrying out the invention to be described later, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the supplementary notes.

  A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) disclosed in this specification includes a gaming board (2) having a gaming area (3) in which a gaming ball can move, and one side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area. A first passage area (second gate 28) through which game balls pass, and a second passage through which the game balls pass, located in the area on the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area A game ball which is located in the area (first gate 29) and in the game area and has passed through the area on one side with respect to the predetermined direction in the game area is also in the predetermined direction in the game area. A game ball that has passed through the region on the other side can also enter, and a first entry state in which the game ball can easily enter and a second entry in which the game ball is less likely to enter than the first entry state. A variable entrance (second starter 21) that changes to a ball state, and a first special prize entrance located in the game area. And a first displacement member (opening / closing member 32) for displacing the first special winning opening between a state where it is easy to enter and a state where it is difficult to enter or cannot enter. A first special prize-winning device (first grand prize-winning device 31), a second special prize-winning slot (second grand prize-winning slot 35) located in the one side area with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area; A second displacement member (opening / closing member 37) for displacing the second special winning opening between a state where it is easy to enter and a state where it is difficult or impossible to enter, and a game ball which has passed through the second special winning opening A second special prize device (second big prize device 36) having a first area (specific area 39) and a second area (non-specific area 70) that can be moved, and control means (main control board 80). , And the control means changes the gaming state from the first gaming state to the first gaming state. Switching process (S2052) for switching to the second gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the game ball passes through the first passing area or the second passing area, the second gaming state is more than the first gaming state. The entrance change process (S312) for changing the state of the variable entrance based on a predetermined condition that the variable entrance is likely to be in the first entrance state, and a game ball to the variable entrance Triggered by entering the ball, the first hit (per 8R hour small spot in Special Figure 2), the second hit (8R normal small hit per Special Figure 2), and the third hit (15R special short hit in Special Figure 2) , A special lottery process (S1011) for performing a special lottery, and when the first winning or the second winning is won in the special lottery process, the second displacement member is moved according to a predetermined displacement pattern. Small performing small hit games to be activated After the winning game (S2313) and the small winning game by the small winning game, the first displacement member is moved to a predetermined condition on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first area during the small winning game. After hitting the jackpot game (S2342, S2013) for performing the jackpot game operated according to the displacement pattern and the jackpot game by the jackpot after jackpot winning process, if the first win, the second gaming state In the case of the second win, when the winning state is determined as the first gaming state (S2051) and the third lottery is won in the special lottery process, the first win or the second win Based on special conditions that are advantageous to the player as compared to the case of winning the game, the game state after the jackpot game and after the jackpot game When the number of lotteries in the special lottery exceeds a predetermined number without passing the game ball to the first area and winning the third hit, the direct lottery winning process to be determined (S2013) A specific game state end process (S1704), which is a first game state, is executed.

  In the gaming machine disclosed in this specification, there are a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and the second gaming state is likely to be a first entering state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable entrance, It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, the gaming machine is provided with a passing area that triggers a change in the state of the variable entrance in both the area on the one side and the area on the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area. In the second game state, it is easy to put the game ball into the variable entrance, regardless of whether it is driven on one side or the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area. In addition, in the gaming machine, a second special winning device having a first area that triggers a big hit game is provided in an area on one side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area.

  In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, in the second gaming state that is advantageous to the player, if the player hits a game ball in one area with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area, Or, when winning for the second win, there is a possibility that the game ball will pass through the first area, and there is a high possibility that it will be brought into the jackpot game early, including the possibility of winning for the third win. However, if a win is won for the second game, the game state becomes the first game state after the big hit game. That is, the possibility that the second gaming state cannot be continued increases.

  On the other hand, in the second gaming state that is advantageous to the player, if the player strikes a game ball in the other side of the game area in a predetermined direction, the winning is won per first or second. Even so, the game ball does not pass through the first area or is difficult to pass through. Therefore, the jackpot game based on the first hit and the second hit is not executed or is hardly executed. That is, when a game ball is driven into the other side area, the third hit is more often aimed than the game ball is aimed to pass to the first area. This third win is a condition that is more advantageous to the player than the first win and the second win, and the profit when winning is larger than the first win and the second win. However, since the jackpot game based on the first win and the second win is not executed, the jackpot game is difficult to execute, and there is a high risk that the number of lotteries in the special lottery will be more than the predetermined number and return to the first game state.

  Thus, in a gaming state in which the player is advantageous, the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification has a case where a game ball is shot in one area with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area, and a game ball is placed in the other area. A game can be provided under different conditions depending on the type of game. As a result, a player who plays the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification can enjoy new gaming characteristics in a gaming state in which the player is advantageous.

  In addition, the special condition may be a condition in which there is a high possibility that the game state after the jackpot game becomes the second game state as compared to the case where the first win or the second win is won. It is a favorable condition for the player that the possibility that the second gaming state advantageous to the player will continue is increased.

  In addition, the special condition is that the first displacement member is more likely to enter the first special winning opening during the jackpot game compared to the case where the first win or the second win is won. It is preferable that the conditions are such that the ball is operated in a state where it is easy to enter the ball. Since there are more prize balls as there are more opportunities to enter the first special prize opening, operating the first displacement member so that it is easier to enter the ball so that there are more opportunities to enter the first special prize opening. This is a favorable condition for the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification is capable of entering a game ball that is located in the gaming area and that has passed through the area on the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area. A fixed entrance (first start port 20) that does not change the ease of entering the ball is provided, and the control means (main control board 80) is triggered by the game ball entering the fixed entrance. , When the second special lottery process (S1021) for performing the second special lottery that is the lottery including the fourth win (4R time junior college bonus in FIG. 1) and the second special lottery process is won in the second special lottery process In addition, after the jackpot game is performed, and after the jackpot game is performed, the first jackpot winning process (S2013) for setting the second gaming state is executed. In the specific game state ending process, the number of lotteries of the special lottery And the number of lotteries in the second special lottery If it becomes more than the number, or equal to the first game condition.

  In addition, the gaming machine disclosed in this specification includes notification means (image display device 7), and the control means (sub control board 90) is in the second gaming state after execution of the jackpot game. In addition, a first notification process (S4445) for informing the notification means of a notification mode including an instruction to drive a game ball to the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game region, and a game to the first region When the number of lotteries exceeds a first threshold value that is less than the predetermined number of times without passing the ball and the third winning combination, a game is played on the one side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area. It is good to perform the 2nd alerting | reporting process (S4603) to which the alerting | reporting means is alert | reported about the alerting | reporting aspect containing the instruction | indication which shoots a ball | bowl. According to this configuration, a new gameability can be clearly shown to the player.

  In addition, the control means (sub control board 90) sets the second threshold value where the number of lotteries is smaller than the first threshold value without passing the game ball to the first area and winning the third winning combination. A notification mode including an instruction to allow a player to select a side to be thrown a game ball out of the one side and the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area when the first threshold is not exceeded. The third notification process (S4612) for informing the notification means may be executed. According to this configuration, the balance between profits and disadvantages when a game ball is shot in one area and when a game ball is shot in the other area with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area is It is possible to allow the player to select a hitting method at an intermediate stage that varies depending on the preference, and to provide the player with a new game with a higher degree of freedom.

  A control method for realizing the functions of the gaming machine, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program are also new and useful.

  According to the present invention, a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics is realized in a gaming state advantageous to a player who can easily enter the starting port.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged front view centering on a second grand prize device of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the indicators in the frame A of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board of a pachinko gaming machine, and peripheral devices. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub control board and peripheral device of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the random number and determination table which the microcomputer for game control acquires. It is a table which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is a table which shows the open mode of a big prize opening. It is a figure which shows the screen transition after jackpot in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main side starting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main side timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sensor detection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the specific sensor detection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal operation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special operation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol standby process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol change process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol confirmation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game state management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure (the 1) of the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure (the 2) of the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the distribution operation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub side starting process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of 2 ms timer interruption processing in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of 10 ms timer interruption processing in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the received command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the right strike pullback process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot game process in the main control board of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game state management process in the main control board of a modification.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine is made to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front side of each part of the pachinko gaming machine is the side approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear side of each part of the pachinko gaming machine is the side far from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

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1. The structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50 as shown in FIG. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a handle 60, a hit ball supply tray 61, and a surplus ball receiving tray 62 on a front frame 51 that is in front of the gaming machine frame 50.

  The handle 60 is located on the lower right side of the front frame 51 and is operated by the player to input the launch strength of the game ball according to the rotation angle to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The hit ball supply tray 61 is located at the center of the front frame 51 in the left-right direction and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving tray 62 is positioned below the hitting ball supply tray 61 and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 61.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 on the front frame 51. Among these, the frame lamp 66 is located on the left side and the right side of the front frame 51 and lights up as necessary for various effects. Among these, the speaker 67 is located in the upper left part and the upper right part of the front frame 51, and outputs various sounds such as voice, music, sound effect, notification sound and the like as necessary. For example, during game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1, voice, music, sound effects, etc. are output in accordance with the performance. In addition, when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the game, for example, a notification sound such as a siren sound is output in order to notify the abnormality.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player for an effect or the like executed as the game progresses. The effect button 63 is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, on the upper front side of the hit ball supply tray 61. Therefore, the player can easily operate the effect button 63 from the vicinity of the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game board 2 is provided with a rail member 4 and a plurality of game nails. In FIG. 1, the game nail symbols are omitted. Further, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 that is partially surrounded by a rail member 4 and in which a game ball can move. The rail member 4 guides the launched game ball toward the game area 3.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an image display device 7 having a liquid crystal display member near the center of the game area 3. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a fixed winning device 19 that is located below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 and is assembled with a first start port 20 that does not always change the ease of entering a game ball. The winning of a game ball to the first start opening 20 is an opportunity for a lottery drawing by the pachinko gaming machine 1. Details of the jackpot lottery will be described later.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a center decorative body 10 in front of the image display device 7, and further includes a stage unit 11 below the center decorative body 10. The stage unit 11 guides the game ball to the first start port 20. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a warp portion 12 on the lower left side of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 guides the game ball to the stage unit 11. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a decorative movable body 15 on the upper portion of the center decorative body 10. The decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a normal variable winning device 22 below the first start port 20 in the gaming area 3. Hereinafter, the normal variable winning device 22 is referred to as “electric chew 22”. The electric Chu 22 includes a second start port 21. The winning of a game ball to the second starting port 21 is also an opportunity for the big hit lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1. The electric chew 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23.

  The second starting port 21 can enter the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. On the other hand, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter. In this case, the game ball that has reached the upper side of the second starting port 21 is bounced in the left-right direction of the movable member 23. That is, the ease with which the second start port 21 can enter the game ball depends on the position of the movable member 23. This is different from the first starting port 20 where the ease of entering the game ball is not always changed. It should be noted that when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, it is only necessary that the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting port 21 than in the open state. Good.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a first big prize device 31 having a first big prize opening 30 in the game area 3 on the upper right side of the fixed prize device 19, that is, on the diagonally upper right side of the game board 2. Further, the first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and the first big prize winning opening 30 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The first big prize opening 30 can enter a game ball only when the opening / closing member 32 is in an open state. The closed state of the opening / closing member 32 is not limited to the configuration in which the opening / closing member 32 is completely unable to enter the ball as long as it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 30 than in the open state. .

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a second grand prize device 36 having a second major prize port 35 in the gaming area 3 on the upper right side of the first major prize port 30, that is, on the diagonally upper right side of the game board 2. Yes. Further, the second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37, and the second big prize winning opening 35 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The second big prize opening 35 can enter a game ball only when the opening / closing member 37 is in an open state. The closed state of the opening and closing member 37 is not limited to the configuration in which the opening and closing member 37 is completely unable to enter the ball as long as it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 35 than in the open state. .

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a specific area 39 and a non-specific area 70, which are areas through which game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening 35 can pass, are inside the second big prize winning device 36. Is formed. In addition, a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball is output to the inside of the second grand prize winning device 36 upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70 in the moving direction of the game ball. A second grand prize opening sensor 35a is provided that outputs a signal whose output value changes when passing through the second big prize opening 35. In the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a is provided that outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball in the non-specific area 70, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the non-specific area 70. 70a is provided.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a vibration member that drives the distribution member 71. And a minute member solenoid 73. The distribution member 71 is attached to the game board 2 so as to be able to advance and retreat in the left-right direction, and switches between movement of the game ball to the specific area 39 and movement to the non-specific area 70.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, in a state in which the sorting member 71 is retracted to a position that allows the game ball to move to the specific area 39, the game ball that won the second big prize opening 35 is displayed. Can pass through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big prize opening 35. This game ball route is defined as a first route.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2 (B), in the state in which the sorting member 71 blocks the entrance of the specific area 39 to restrict the movement of the game ball to the specific area 39, the player won the second big prize opening 35. After the game ball passes through the second grand prize opening 35, it is guided by the sorting member 71 and passes through the non-specific area 70. This game ball route is defined as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is assumed that the game ball has won the jackpot by passing through the specific area 39. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 wins a big win not only by a jackpot lottery based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 but also by passing a game ball to the specific area 39. On the other hand, the passing of the game ball to the non-specific area 70 is not regarded as winning the jackpot.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a first gate 29 through which a game ball can pass in the upper left of the second start port 21 in the game area 3, and the second start port in the game area 3. A second gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided at the upper right of 21. The passing of the game ball to the first gate 29 or the second gate 28 is an opportunity for a lottery per ordinary to decide whether or not to open the electric chew 22. The details of the normal lottery will be described later.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 further has a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 16 for discharging game balls that have not won any winning opening to the outside of the gaming area 3 in the gaming area 3.

  As described above, the game area 3 in which various winning holes and the like are arranged includes a left game area 3A on the left side and a right game area 3B on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. The method of hitting a player who fires a game ball so that the game ball moves in the left game area 3A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, how to hit a player who fires a game ball so that the game ball moves in the right game area 3B is referred to as “right-handed”. Hereinafter, the flow path in which the game ball moves when playing left-handed is referred to as “first flow path R1”, and the flow path in which the game ball moves when playing right-handed is “second flow path R2”. And

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a first gate 29, a first starting port 20, and a second starting port 21 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player makes a left turn and drives a game ball so as to move in the first flow path R1, so that the player passes the first gate 29, enters the first start port 20 and the second start port 21. It is structured to make it easy to win a prize. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the second gate 28, the second start port 21, the second grand prize port 35, and the first grand prize port 30 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can make a right turn and easily aim to pass to the second gate 28, win the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second big winning port 35. Yes. The second starting port 21 is provided in both the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2, and is arranged at a position where a game ball can enter both left-handed and right-handed.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a display device 40 on the lower right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special symbol indicator 41b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. And a normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying. In addition, the display units 40 display the number of stored operation reserves of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operation reserves of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure holding display 43b, and a normal figure holding display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation holdings of the normal symbol display 42.

  The display change of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The display change of the second special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. The first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a big hit lottery is performed in response to a winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the special symbol on the special symbol display 41 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the stop symbol that is a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The result of is notified. The stop symbol is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the lottery result. In the case where the jackpot is won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the jackpot game that opens the first big prize opening 30. In addition, when winning a small hit, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the small hit game that opens the second big prize opening 35. The jackpot game and the jackpot game are also referred to as “special games”. The opening pattern of the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and depending on the lighting mode, a special symbol display 41 according to the result of the big hit lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1 Display the symbol. For example, the special symbol display 41 displays the special symbol corresponding to the winning of the jackpot, according to a predetermined symbol such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ● off). The first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs are turned on. Further, the special symbol display 41 displays a special symbol corresponding to the winning of the small hit according to a predetermined symbol such as “●●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ● off). Turn on the fifth and sixth LEDs from the left. Further, the special symbol display 41 lights up the eighth LED from the left in accordance with a predetermined symbol such as “●●●●●●●” as a special symbol display in the case of losing. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the variable display may be any mode other than the mode in which each LED is stopped and displayed, for example, each LED is lit so that the lighting location flows from left to right.

  When there is a game ball winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a jackpot random number that is a random number for the jackpot lottery for the winning, Once stored in a specific storage area of its own memory. Specifically, if there is a winning at the first start port 20, the acquired jackpot random number is stored in a storage area for the first start port 20 (a first special figure storage unit 85a shown in FIG. 4 described later), If there is a winning at the second start port 21, the acquired jackpot random number is stored in a storage area for the second start port 21 (second special figure holding storage unit 85b shown in FIG. 4 described later). There is an upper limit to the number of jackpot random numbers that can be stored in each storage area. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the upper limit number is set to 4 for both the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  The stored jackpot random number is digested on the condition that a special symbol based on the value can be displayed. The digestion of the jackpot random number means that the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot random number is a value corresponding to the jackpot and displays a special symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the special symbol display based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, for example, the special symbol based on the previous lottery result Even if there is a prize during the execution of the variable display or the special game, up to the maximum number of jackpot lottery rights can be reserved. This right to hold the lottery is called special figure hold. Further, the special figure hold for the winning at the first start port 20 is set as the first special figure hold, and the special figure hold for the winning at the second start port 21 is set as the second special figure hold.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the number of special figure hold as described above on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, in the special figure hold indicator 43, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of four LEDs, and the second special figure hold indicator 43b is also four pieces. It consists of LED. The pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on the LEDs corresponding to the number of special figure reservations on the special figure reservation display 43.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal lottery is performed when the game ball passes to the first gate 29 or the second gate 28. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 42 in a variable manner, and then stops the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result, thereby displaying the result of the normal lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1. Inform. The normal symbol to be stopped is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols according to the lottery result. In addition, when winning normally, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the auxiliary game that opens the second start port 21 according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs, and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal winning lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the lighting state. . For example, the normal symbol display 42 displays both the LEDs according to a predetermined normal symbol such as “XX” (○: ON, ● OFF) as a display of a specific normal symbol corresponding to the winning per normal item. Lights up. Further, the normal symbol display 42 turns on the left LED in accordance with a predetermined normal symbol such as “●” as a normal symbol display in the case of a loss. In addition, before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is changed and displayed for a predetermined change time. This variation display mode may be any mode other than the mode in which each LED stops and displays, for example, both LEDs are turned on alternately.

  When a game ball passes to the first gate 29 or the second gate 28, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a normal random number value that is a random number for normal lottery with respect to the passage. The winning random number is temporarily stored in a specific storage area of the own memory (a general-purpose storage unit 86 shown in FIG. 4 described later). There is an upper limit to the number of normal random numbers that can be stored in the storage area, and the upper limit is 4 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The stored normal hit random number is digested on the condition that the normal symbol based on the value can be displayed. Digestion of the value per ordinary random number means that the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the value of the random number per ordinary number is a value corresponding to the normal number, and executes a display of a normal symbol for indicating the result of the determination. Say. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 29 or the second gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, for example, the normal symbol variation display based on the previous lottery result Even if there is a passing of the first gate 29 or the second gate 28 of the game ball during the execution of the game or during the auxiliary game, the right of lottery per ordinary for the passage is reserved up to four it can. This right to hold the lottery is referred to as ordinary drawing hold.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the number of pending map reservations as described above on the pending map display 44. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the universal map hold indicator 44 is composed of four LEDs, and displays the number of universal map holds by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of general map holds. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an image display device 7 in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, and a display device 40 displays on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. An effect symbol display area for displaying effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is included. The effect displayed while changing the display contents of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left design symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display region, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. The Each of the effect symbols includes, for example, a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”. The image display device 7 displays the contents of the special symbol variable display displayed on the special symbol display 41 by the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, that is, the result of the jackpot lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when the “big hit” is won in the jackpot lottery, the image display device 7 displays the effect design with a doublet that is a combination of the same numbers such as “777”. In the case of “out of place”, the effect design is displayed with a variation in which at least one number is a combination different from the other numbers. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the combination of effect symbols displayed on the image display device 7, not by the special symbol displayed on the display device 40. it can. The position of the symbol display area may be fixed or variable. Further, the image display device 7 may scroll the effect symbol in the up-down direction or the left-right direction, for example, when displaying the variation of the effect symbol.

  Note that the image display device 7 displays, for example, images used for execution of jackpot games and auxiliary games, demonstration images for waiting for customers on the display screen 7a, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbols as described above. indicate. In the effect design variation effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images may be displayed.

  Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, according to the storage number of the first special figure hold, the first production hold display area 9A for displaying the production hold symbol and the second special figure hold storage number. The second effect hold display area 9B for displaying the effect hold symbol is included. The image display device 7 displays the number of stored first special figure hold and the number of stored second special figure hold displayed on the display device 40 in an easy-to-understand manner for the player by displaying the production hold symbol. That is, the player does not grasp the number of special figure hold by the special figure hold indicator 43 of the display device 40, but the first effect hold display area 9A and the second effect hold display area of the image display device 7. It can be grasped by the effect reservation symbol displayed on 9B.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 80, a sub control board 90, and a payout control board 110. The main control board 80 mainly performs control related to gaming profits such as jackpot lottery, regular winning lottery, and game state transition. The sub-control board 90 performs control related to effects executed mainly as the game progresses, such as display on the image display device 7, lighting of various lamps, sound output, and the like. The payout control board 110 controls the payout of game balls.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. Hereinafter, the game control one-chip microcomputer 81 is referred to as a game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via the input / output circuit 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 84 is provided with a special figure holding storage unit 85 for storing random numbers related to the jackpot lottery and a general figure holding storage unit 86 for storing random numbers related to the normal winning lottery. Further, the special figure reservation storage unit 85 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 85a for storing a random number acquired due to the passing of the game ball through the first start port 20, and the second start port 21. A second special figure storage unit 85b for storing a random number acquired due to the passage of the sphere is provided.

  Various sensors and solenoids are electrically connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal from each sensor is input to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first gate sensor 29a, a second gate sensor 28a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, There are a specific area sensor 39a, a non-specific area sensor 70a, and a normal winning a prize opening sensor 27a.

  The first start port sensor 20a is provided immediately below the first start port 20 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball. That is, when the game ball passes the first start port 20, the output value is Output a changing signal. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided immediately below the second start port 21 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, the output value when the game ball passes the second start port 21. Output a changing signal. The second gate sensor 28a is provided in a passing area immediately below the second gate 28, and outputs a signal for detecting the passing of the game ball. The first gate sensor 29a is provided in a passing area immediately below the first gate 29, and outputs a signal for detecting the passing of the game ball.

  The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided immediately below the first big prize opening 30 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, when the game ball passes through the first big prize opening 30. Outputs a signal whose output value changes. The second grand prize opening sensor 35a is provided immediately below the second big prize opening 35 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, when the game ball passes through the second big prize opening 35. Outputs a signal whose output value changes.

  The specific area sensor 39a is located in the specific area 39 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is located in the non-specific area 70 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the non-specific area 70. Output. The normal winning hole sensor 27a is provided immediately below each of the normal winning holes 27 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, the output value changes when the game ball passes through each of the normal winning holes 27. Output a signal.

  Further, as the solenoids, there are an electric Chu solenoid 24, a first big prize opening solenoid 33, a second big prize winning solenoid 38, and a sorting member solenoid 73. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold display 43a, a second special figure hold display 43b, and A general-purpose hold display 44 is electrically connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives various signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. More specifically, the payout control board 110 is electrically connected with a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135. The card unit 135 is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Further, a launching device 112 is electrically connected to the payout control board 110 via a launch control board 111.

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 electrically connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The winning ball paying device 120 pays out the winning balls, or the ball lending motor 131 of the lending ball paying device 130 is driven to cause the lending ball paying device 130 to pay out the balls. The prize ball to be paid out is controlled by a signal from the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The paid-out ball rental is controlled by a signal from the ball rental sensor 132 for counting.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of payout balls for winning at the first start port 20 is 3, and the number of payout balls for winning at the second start port 21 is 2. The number of payout balls for winning at the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is 13, and the number of payout balls for winning at the normal prize opening 27 is three. The number of prize balls is an example and may be selected as appropriate.

  The firing device 112 includes a firing motor 113, a touch switch 114, a firing volume 115, and a firing stop switch 116, in addition to the handle 60 (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 60 of the launching device 112, a signal indicating that the touch switch 114 has touched the handle 60 is output to the launch control board 111, and the amount of rotation of the handle 60 from the launch volume 115 is further increased. Is output to the launch control board 111. Further, when the player operates the launch stop button 64 of the launch device 112, a signal indicating that the launch stop switch 116 has been pressed is output to the launch control board 111. The launch control board 111 drives the launch motor 113 and, based on various signals input from the launch device 112, launches the launch device so that the game ball is fired with appropriate strength or the game ball is not fired. 112 is controlled.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. Communication between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is unidirectional communication that can only transmit commands from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional control circuit using, for example, a diode is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 as a communication direction regulating means.

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the sub-control board 90 according to a program. Hereinafter, the effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 is referred to as the effect control microcomputer 91. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the production control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 94 is provided with a short-time lottery remaining number storage unit 95 for storing a short-time lottery remaining number which is the remaining number of lotteries in which a jackpot lottery can be performed in the short-time high base state. The short and high base state is one of the gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a non-time-short-low base state in addition to a time-short high-base state. Details of the gaming state and the remaining short-time lottery will be described later.

  The sub control board 90 is electrically connected to the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, the sound control board 106, and the communication control board 109. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory in which image data is expanded. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, more specifically image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and background images. Has been. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the read image data is displayed on the image display device 7.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs voice control that causes the speaker 67 to output voice, music, sound effects, and the like via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that acoustic data may be stored in the voice control board 106. Further, the image control board 100 and the speaker 67 or the voice control board 106 may be electrically connected to cause the image control board 100 to perform voice control. In this case, the image control board 100 may store acoustic data.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 through the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 uses the data stored in the ROM 93 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 107. The lamp control board 107 that has received the light emission pattern data performs light emission control of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 electrically connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 uses the data stored in the ROM 93 to create operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15 and transmits the operation pattern data to the lamp control board 107. . The lamp control board 107 that has received the operation pattern data controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 in accordance with the operation pattern data.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107. In that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and decorative movable body 15 operation control. Further, in that case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data used for creating light emission pattern data and data used for creating operation pattern data may be stored in the ROM.

  In addition, an effect button detection switch 63a is electrically connected to the sub-control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63 a is a detection switch corresponding to the effect button 63. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal related to the effect button 63 is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Based on the signal output from the effect button detection switch 63a, the sub control board 90 can determine whether or not the effect button 63 has been pressed.

3. The jackpot of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, a big hit lottery is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has various types of jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, special figure variation pattern random numbers, depending on the winning of the game balls to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. Get a random number. The jackpot lottery is based on a jackpot random number.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are “spot”, “spot” and “losing”. The jackpot random number is a value in the range of 0 to 65535, as shown in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 (also referred to as “the special drawing 1”, in FIG. 6, the special drawing 1), for example, the jackpot random number is 0 to If the value is within the range of 546, it is determined that the jackpot has been won, and other values are determined to be lost. In addition, in the lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 21 (also referred to as “Special Figure 2” lottery. In FIG. 6, Special Figure 2), for example, the jackpot random number is a value in the range of 0 to 546. If it is, it is determined that the jackpot has been won, and if the jackpot random number is any other value, it is determined that the jackpot has been won. That is, in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20, the jackpot is not made. In addition, in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21, it will not be lost.

  In the case of “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 causes the special symbol display 41 to stop display the “big hit symbol” which is a special symbol corresponding to the big hit. In the case of “small hit”, the special symbol display 41 stops and displays the “small hit symbol” which is a special symbol corresponding to the small hit. In the case of “losing”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 causes the special symbol display 41 to stop and display “losing symbol” which is a special symbol corresponding to the loss.

  Furthermore, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes “big hit game” which is a control for opening the first big winning opening 30 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot. To do. Further, when the result of the big win lottery is “small win”, the “small win game” which is the control for opening the second big winning opening 35 is executed with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 detects the entry of a game ball into the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the pachinko game machine 1 is considered to have won the big hit and is won. The jackpot game is executed with an open pattern according to the jackpot type. In the following description, the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are collectively referred to as a big prize opening. In addition, the jackpot game executed in response to the jackpot lottery result being “big hit” is referred to as “type 1 jackpot game”, and the jackpot game executed in response to the entry of the game ball into the specific area 39 “Two kinds of big hit games”.

  The jackpot game includes one or more round games, an opening before the first round game is started, and an ending after the last round game is finished. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. The interval time, which is the closing time of the grand prize opening between round games, is included in the open round game before closing.

  The small hit game includes a small hit release game that opens the second big prize opening 35, an opening before the small hit release game is started, and an ending after the small hit release game ends.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a jackpot type lottery when the result of the jackpot lottery is “hit”. As for the type of jackpot, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), in the special drawing 1 lottery, there are “4R hourly jackpot” and “8R normal jackpot”, and in the special drawing 2 lottery “15R hourly jackpot”. is there. The jackpot type lottery is performed based on the jackpot type random number. The jackpot type random number is a value in the range of 0 to 99. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the lottery shown in FIG. 1 (the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 20) is, for example, if the jackpot type random number is in the range of 0-24. , 4R is determined to be a short jackpot, and if the value is within the range of 25 to 99, it is determined to be an 8R normal jackpot. In other words, the distribution ratio is 25% for 4R short jackpot and 75% for 8R regular jackpot. On the other hand, in the case of the special drawing 2 lottery (the lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 21), for example, the jackpot type random number is in the range of 0 to 99, that is, all values, 15R Judged that he won the jackpot.

  Of the types of jackpots, in the case of 4R hour / long jackpots, the pachinko machine 1 opens the first big winning opening 30 for four rounds (R) as shown in FIG. ”. The short time high base state will be described later. In the 8R normal jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the gaming state to the “non-temporal low base state” after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 8R. The non-time-short low base state will also be described later. In the 15R hour junior college, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the first big prize opening 30 for 15R and then shifts the gaming state to the “time-short-high base state”. In any jackpot, the number of times of opening the first big winning opening 30 per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 25 seconds.

  The jackpot type shown in FIG. 8 is an example and may be selected as appropriate. In addition, since the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the special drawing 2 are different lotteries, there is a jackpot that shifts to the same number of rounds and the same gaming state in the jackpot type of Special Figure 1 and the jackpot type of Special Figure 2. Even if there is, the type of jackpot is different. In other words, both are another jackpot. The same applies to the small hit type described later.

  On the other hand, if the result of the big win lottery is “small win”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 first executes a small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened once. When a game ball wins the second big prize opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes the specific area 39 in the second big prize winning device 36, the big hit is won, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 , And subsequently, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened over 7R. When this two-type big hit game is executed, the opening of the second big prize opening 35 as a small hit game corresponds to the 1Rth. Therefore, the total number of rounds at this time is 8. In the big hit game or the small hit game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened a plurality of times in one round.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a lottery type lottery when the result of the big hit lottery is “small hit”. As for the type of small hit, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the lottery of the special figure 2, there are “8R short short hit” and “8R normal small hit”. The lottery for the small hit type is performed based on the random number for the big hit type in the same manner as the lottery for the big hit type. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, if the jackpot type random number is a value in the range of 0 to 69, it is determined that the short hit is 8R, and if the jackpot type random number is 70 to 99, it is determined as 8R normal hit B. To do. That is, the distribution ratio is 70% for 8R short-time per minute, and 30% for 8R normal per-small per unit.

  In each type of small hit, if a small hit game is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a game ball enters the specific area 39 in the small hit game, two types of big hit games are executed. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. Whether or not the game ball can enter the specific area 39 is determined by the operation pattern of the sorting member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening and closing member 37. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the sorting member 71 operates so that the game ball can enter the specific area 39 with a probability of approximately 1/7 with the opening / closing member 37 open. The probability that the game ball can enter the specific area 39 may be selected as appropriate, and may be 1/10, for example.

  In the two-type big hit game, the first big prize opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case of 2R big win game in the case of 8R short / short win, after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 7R with a maximum opening time of 25 seconds per 1R, Shift to the “short time high base state”. In the case of 8R normal small win, in the type 2 big win game, the game state is shifted to the “non-time short low base state” after the first big winning opening 30 is opened over 7R as in the case of 8R hour short win.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, as a random number acquired based on a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, and a reach There are random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers.

  The reach random number is a random number used to determine whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and the winning of the jackpot depends on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed For example, “7 ↓ 7” (↓: changing). The reach random number is a value in the range of 0 to 127. The variation pattern random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern including a variation time of a special symbol. The fluctuation pattern random number is also a value within the range of 0 to 127.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a normal hit random number as a random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball to the first gate 29 or the second gate 28. The normal winning random number is a random number used in a lottery to determine whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 22. The normal random number is a value in the range of 0 to 65535. In the following description, the first gate 29 and the second gate 28 are collectively referred to as gates.

4). Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a “variation time shortening function” for each of the big win lottery (special symbol display 41) and the normal win lottery (normal symbol display 42). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a “probability changing function” with respect to the normal lottery (ordinary symbol display 42).

  A state in which the variable time reduction function is activated in the big win lottery is called a “short-time state”, and a state in which it is not activated is called a “non-short-time state”. In the short time state, the special symbol change time on the special symbol display 41, that is, the time from the start of the change display to the stop display of the display result is shorter than in the non-short time state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (C), the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a reach random number value that is determined to be reachable when the win is lost in the jackpot lottery. Reach is determined using a determination table that reduces the number of occurrences. That is, in the short time state, the probability that the time until the special symbol is stopped and displayed is long becomes low (see FIG. 7). That is, when the variation time shortening function is activated in the jackpot lottery, it is easy to select a variation time that is short as the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol as compared to when the function is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold increases, and an effective winning at the start port that can be stored as the special figure hold tends to occur. Therefore, the player can aim for the big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

  The fluctuation time reduction function and the probability fluctuation function in the lottery per lot are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time reduction function in the lottery per lot. That is, the fluctuation time shortening function and the probability fluctuation function in the lottery per ordinary run operate in the short-time state and do not operate in the non-short-time state. Therefore, in the short-time state, the winning probability in the normal lottery is higher than in the non-short-time state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (D), the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses a determination table in which the value of a normal hit random number determined to be a normal win is larger in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. Win a lottery. In other words, when the probability variation function is activated in the normal lottery, the probability that the result is normal in the lottery per ordinary portion is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  In the short-time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, the fluctuation time in the non-short-time state is 30 seconds, and the fluctuation time in the short-time state is 1 second. In the short-time state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game when winning in the normal win is longer than that in the non-short-time state. That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, the opening time in the non-short-time state is 0.2 seconds, and the opening time in the short-time state is 5.5 seconds.

  Thus, in a situation where the fluctuation time shortening function and the probability fluctuation function in the lottery and the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 are activated per lot, the electric chew is compared with the case where these functions are not activated. 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as “high base state”, and the state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as “low base state”. In the high base state, the player can aim for the big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state can also be said to be a state in which the electric chew 22 is performing control for supporting winning at the second starting port 21, so-called electric support control.

  In addition, in the high base state, the function of increasing the number of times of opening the electric chew 22 may be activated. That is, in the auxiliary game executed in the high base state, the number of times of opening the electric chew 22 may be larger than that in the auxiliary game executed in the non-time-short state.

  In the high base state, the above-described plurality of functions may not be activated. That is, by the operation of one or more functions among the fluctuation time shortening function in the lottery per ordinary, the probability fluctuation function in the lottery per ordinary, the opening time extending function of the electric Chu 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric Chu 22 , It is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming state after a jackpot game executed in response to winning “4R short-time big hit”, “15R short-time big hit”, or “8R short-time big hit” Short time and high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as “time-short-high base state”. The short-time high-base state ends when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed, that is, a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are executed, or the jackpot is won again and the jackpot game is executed. To do. In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times is 99.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a non-short-time state after the jackpot game executed in response to winning the “8R normal jackpot” or “8R normal jackpot”. Low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as “non-temporal low base state”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a non-temporary low base state immediately after the power is turned on.

  Since the electric support control is executed in the high base state, the electric chew 22 is easier to be opened than in the low base state, and the winning to the second starting port 21 is more than the winning to the first starting port 20. Is easier. Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 has gates in both the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B, the ease of winning a prize at the second starting port 21 is changed regardless of whether it is left-handed or right-handed. Absent. However, the right game area 3 </ b> B has a second grand prize opening 35, so that the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39. Therefore, the player needs to make a right turn to realize the jackpot game after the small hit game, that is, the two-type jackpot game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible for the player to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the game ball is difficult to move from the right game area 3 </ b> B to the first start port 20. In addition, since the electric support control is not executed in the low base state, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and the first start port 20 is connected to the second start port 21 rather than winning. This is because winning is easier. Therefore, the player makes a left turn to win the first starting port 20. As a result, it can be expected that more winnings will be made at the starting point than right-handed.

5). Next, how to hit the left-handed and right-handed in the time-short-high base state advantageous to the player will be described. As described above, in the high base state, the electric support control is executed, and by hitting to the right, a big hit (15R time short big hit) based on the winning to the second starting port 21 and a specific area 39 after the small hit are given. Both big hits based on the passing of game balls to (8R short short hits, 8R normal small hits) can be aimed at. On the other hand, if left-handed, it is impossible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39, so a big hit based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 after the small hit cannot be expected. Therefore, it is more likely that the right-hand hit will win the jackpot sooner than the left-hand hit.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, in the jackpot based on the winning at the second starting port 21, the game state after the game execution always becomes the short-time high-base state, but to the specific area 39 after the small hit. In the jackpot game based on the passing of the game balls, the game state after the jackpot game execution does not necessarily become the short-time high-base state. In other words, there is a possibility that the short and high base state does not continue. It is disadvantageous for the player that the short-time high-base state does not continue.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player's way of hitting is changed according to the remaining number of lotteries in the time-short-high base state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can perform a lottery lottery of 99 times at maximum in the short-time and high-base state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed so that the game ball can enter the specific area 39 with a probability of approximately 1/7 when the second big prize opening 35 is opened. For this reason, even if the player continues to hit the right and continues to win the jackpot, there is a very high possibility that the jackpot based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 after the jackpot will be won without performing 99 jackpot lotteries. Based on these, the state is divided into three stages according to the number of lottery wins during the short and high base state, and the instructions on how to hit are changed at each stage.

  Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, at the initial stage of the short-time and high-base state, that is, the stage where the number of lotteries is small, a left-handed instruction is given as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a message area 701 is provided at the center of the image display device 7 to display a message prompting left-handing. Further, a left-handed mark 702 is displayed on the left side of the image display device 7. Further, a remaining lottery count display area 703 for displaying the remaining lottery count is provided on the upper side of the image display device 7. Note that the mark 702 is displayed on the right side of the image display device 7 in the case of right-handed.

  As described above, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 has gates in both the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B, it can benefit from electric support control whether it is left-handed or right-handed. A game ball can be easily won in the mouth 21. In the case of left-handed hits, even if a small win is won, it is impossible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39, so the target will be a 15R junior big hit with a low win probability. If this is the case, the short and high base state will always continue. On the other hand, in the case of right-handed, there is a possibility that 8R normal small hits will not be won because the short-time state does not continue. In addition, 99 lotteries are not required to win the big hit based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 after the small hit. Therefore, in the initial stage of the time-short-high base state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 instructs left-handed. In the present embodiment, the initial stage is a range in which the number of lotteries is 0 to 29.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, at the final stage of the short and high base state, that is, at the stage where the number of lotteries is large and the remaining number of lotteries is small, as shown in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the lottery is performed a predetermined number of times without winning a big hit, the gaming state is forcibly shifted from the time-short-high base state to the non-time-short low-base state. In other words, there is a high risk that the short-time-high base state will end without playing the big hit game. For this reason, in the final stage of the short-time high-base state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 issues a right-handed instruction. In this embodiment, the final stage is a range of 60 to 99 lottery times.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, at the intermediate stage between the initial stage and the final stage of the time-short-high base, as shown in FIG. 9B, an instruction for allowing the player to select right-handed or left-handed is displayed. . As described above, when left-handed, it is possible to always aim for a big hit in which the time-short-high base state continues, but there is an increased risk that the time-short-high base state ends without playing the big hit game. On the other hand, if you make a right-hand hit, there is a low risk that the short-time and high-base state will end without playing a big hit game, but there is a possibility that you will win a big hit that does not continue the short-time state. Which is advantageous to the player depends largely on the player's preference. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays an instruction for allowing the player to select right-handed or left-handed in an intermediate stage based on a short time and high base.

  Note that the content of the message displayed in the message area 701 shown in FIG. 9 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the display mode and arrangement of the mark 702 and the remaining lottery count display area 703 are only examples, and are not limited thereto. Further, the display of the message and the mark is not essential, and only one of them may be displayed. That is, any image that indicates whether to select right-handed, left-handed, or to select one of them may be used.

6). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 on the main control board 80 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specific processing executed by the game control microcomputer 81 includes main-side activation processing. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84.

[Main side startup processing]
The main-side activation process executed by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game control microcomputer 81 reads out and executes a main-side activation process program from the ROM 83 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  In the main-side activation process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs initial setting of the CPU 82 and the like (S001). Specifically, in S001, the game control microcomputer 81 sets, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management), Reset various flags, statuses, and counters. Note that S001 is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  After S001, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits interruption (S002). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values (S003). Specifically, in S101, the game control microcomputer 81 updates the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal hit random number. As a random number update method, for example, a predetermined number of values are added in one update. The predetermined number may be common to all random numbers, or may be different for each random number. The random number value returns to 0 when the upper limit value is reached. The initial value of the random number may be 0 or a value other than 0. The initial value of the random number may be common to all random numbers or may be different for each random number. . Each random number may be generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  After S003, the game control microcomputer 81 permits interruption (S004). Thereafter, S002 to S004 are repeated. While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process can be executed. The main timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of 4 ms, for example. When the main timer interrupt process is executed, the process from S002 to S004 is repeated after the main timer interrupt process is completed and before the next main timer interrupt process is started. . If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, execution of the main timer interrupt processing is not started immediately, but is started after waiting for the interrupt enabled state.

[Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, main timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The main timer interrupt process is executed by the game control microcomputer 81 each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 4 ms is input.

  In the main timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 81 first outputs a command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. (S101). Commands are appropriately set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 by various processes described later.

  After S101, the game control microcomputer 81 updates information related to payout (S102). Specifically, in S102, the game control microcomputer 81 includes the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the first large winning port sensor 30a, the second large winning port sensor 35a, the normal winning port sensor 27a, and the like. Based on the signals output from the various sensors, the presence / absence of a winning is determined, and a payout command for instructing payout of a winning ball according to the type of the winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  After S102, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values (S103). The process of S103 is the same as that of S003. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values both during the execution of the main-side timer interrupt process and during other periods. Note that the random number value may be updated only in one of the periods.

  After S103, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a sensor detection process for detecting a ball entering the starting port or the like based on signals output from various sensors (S111). FIG. 12 shows the procedure of the sensor detection process.

  In the sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 first passes a game ball through at least one of the first gate 29 and the second gate 28 based on signals output from the first gate sensor 29a and the second gate sensor 28a. It is determined whether or not (S201). When the game ball has passed through the gate (S201: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of the usual figure hold is less than 4 (S202).

  If the number of the usual figure hold is less than four (S202: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 adds one to the usual figure hold number (S203), and further acquires the value of the random number per ordinary (S204). ). The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired normal random number value in the general-purpose holding storage unit 86. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 adds one to the number of pending reservations regardless of whether the game ball has passed the first gate 29 or the second gate 28, and Get a random value.

  After S204, or when the number of ordinary drawings on hold is 4 or more (S202: NO), or when the game ball does not pass through the gate (S201: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 has a first start port. Based on the signal output from the sensor 20a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first start port 20 (S211). When the game ball has passed through the first start port 20 (S211: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of first special figure hold is less than 4 (S212).

  If the number of the first special figure hold is less than 4 (S212: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the first special figure hold number (S213), further jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, Each random number value related to the jackpot of the reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number is acquired (S214). The game control microcomputer 81 stores the obtained random number values in the first special figure storage unit 85a.

  After S214, or when the number of the first special figure hold is 4 or more (S212: NO), or when the game ball does not pass through the first start port 20 (S211: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 Determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the second start port 21 based on the signal output from the second start port sensor 21a (S221). When the game ball has passed through the second starting port 21 (S221: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of second special figure hold is less than four (S222).

  If the number of the second special figure hold is less than four (S222: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the second special figure hold number (S223), and further, similar to S214, the jackpot The value of each random number is acquired (S224). The game control microcomputer 81 stores the obtained random number values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  After S224, or when the number of second special figure reservations is 4 or more (S222: NO), or when the game ball does not pass through the second starting port 21 (S221: NO), the sensor detection process is terminated. To do.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, after the sensor detection process of S <b> 111, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a specific sensor detection process for detecting entry into the specific area 39 (S <b> 112). FIG. 13 shows the procedure of the specific sensor detection process.

  In the specific sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not a game ball has passed in the specific area 39 based on the signal output from the specific area sensor 39a (S251). When the game ball has passed the specific area 39 (S251: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is within the V valid period (S252). The V effective period is a period for preventing the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 at an unexpected timing, and is a period set for a constant operation of the sorting member 71. Details of the V validity period will be described later.

  If it is within the V valid period (S252: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the V flag (S253), and further sets the V passing command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S254). The V flag is used to determine whether the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. The V passing command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in S101 of the main timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11). The production control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 executes processing corresponding to the command in response to the input of the command.

  After S254, or when it is outside the V valid period (S252: NO), or when the game ball has not passed the specific area 39 (S251: NO), the specific sensor detection process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, after the specific sensor detection process of S112, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a normal operation process which is an operation related to display of a normal symbol (S121). FIG. 14 shows the procedure of normal operation processing.

  In the normal operation process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S301). The electric Chu 22 operates in response to winning a normal win. The operation timing of the electric chew 22 will be described later.

  If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (S301: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S302). If the normal symbol stop display is not in progress (S302: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress (S303). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (S303: NO), it is determined whether or not the number of universal symbols is 0 (S311). If the number of ordinary maps is 0 (S311: YES), the normal operation process is terminated because the operation related to the normal lottery is unnecessary.

  If the number of ordinary maps is not 0 (S311: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines the normal lottery (S312). Specifically, in S312, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the value of the normal hit random number stored at the head of the general figure hold storage unit 86, and reads it using the normal hit determination table shown in FIG. Based on the value of the random number and the current gaming state, it is determined whether or not the normal winning is won. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the general symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the determination result (S313). In other words, the game control microcomputer 81 determines “ordinary winning symbol” if “ordinary winning” and “losing symbol” if “losing”.

  After S313, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a variation pattern according to the game state (S314). In other words, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 1 second in the short-time state, and the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds in the non-short-time state. Determine the fluctuation pattern.

  After S314, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts one from the number of ordinary drawings held (S315). Then, the data of each map holding in the map holding storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current storage position, and the storage location of the last shifted source is initialized (S316). As a result, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  After S316, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 42 in accordance with the variation pattern determined in S314 (S317). After S317, the normal operation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol variation display is being performed (S303: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S321). The variation time is a time based on the variation pattern determined in S314. If the variation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed (S321: NO), the normal operation process is terminated.

  If the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (S321: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 displays the variation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 in the symbol determined in S313, that is, the lottery result per normal. It stops with the design according to (S322). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a stop time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol for a predetermined time (S323), and ends the normal operation process.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol stop display is in progress (S302: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the stop time set in S323 has elapsed (S331). If the stop time has not elapsed (S331: NO), the normal operation process is terminated.

  If the stop time has elapsed (S331: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal hit symbol is stopped, that is, whether or not the normal hit is won (S332). If the normal winning is not won (S332: NO), the normal operation process is terminated.

  If the winning is normal (S332: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (S333). Specifically, in S333, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened for 5.5 seconds if it is in a time-short state, and opens the electric chew 22 for 0.2 seconds if it is in a non-time-short state. Determine the pattern to be used. After S333, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the operation of the electric chew 22 according to the determined release pattern (S334). That is, control for the electric chew solenoid 24 is started. After S334, the normal operation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the electric chew 22 is operating (S301: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 based on the release pattern determined in S333 has elapsed ( S341). If the operation time of the electric chew 22 has not elapsed (S341: NO), the normal operation process is terminated.

  If the operation time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S341: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 ends the operation of the electric chew 22 (S342). That is, the control on the electric chew solenoid 24 is finished. After S342, the normal operation process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, after the normal operation process of S121, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a special operation process which is an operation related to the display of the special symbol (S131). FIG. 15 shows the procedure of the special operation process.

  In the special operation process, the processes related to the special symbol display 41, the first grand prize winning device 31 and the second big prize winning device 36 are divided into five stages. 5 ”is assigned. The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the special operation status is 1 (S901), 2 (S911), 3 (S921), or 4 (S931). Determine which status is applicable at this time. The initial value of the special operation status is 1.

  If the special operation status is 1 (S901: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 executes a special symbol standby process (S902). If the special operation status is 2 (S911: YES), the special symbol changing process is executed (S912). If the special operation status is 3 (S921: YES), a special symbol confirmation process is executed (S922). If the special operation status is 4 (S931: YES), the jackpot game process is executed (S932). On the other hand, if the special operation status is 5 (S931: NO), the small hit game process is executed (S942). Hereinafter, each process executed in the special operation process will be described.

  FIG. 16 shows the procedure of the special symbol standby process in S902. In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the number of balls held in the second start port 21, that is, the number of second special figure hold is 0 (S1001). If the number of second special figure hold is 0 (S1001: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of held balls at the first start port 20, that is, the number of first special figure hold is zero. Is determined (S1020). That is, the game control microcomputer 81 gives priority to the process related to the second special figure hold over the process related to the first special figure hold.

  If the number of first special figure hold is also 0 (S1020: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen, that is, a demonstration screen for waiting for a customer. Judgment is made (S1031). If the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (S1031: YES), the special symbol standby process is terminated.

  If the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is not a standby screen (S1031: NO), the gaming control microcomputer 81 has passed a predetermined standby time after the number of special figure hold has reached 0 As a condition, a waiting command for waiting for a customer to display the standby screen on the image display device 7 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1032). The customer waiting standby command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 90, and the sub-control board 90 executes processing according to the command. After S1032, the special symbol standby process ends.

  On the other hand, if the number of second special figure hold is not 0 (S1001: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot is won (S1011). FIG. 17 shows a procedure for jackpot determination processing.

  In the jackpot determination process, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads each random number value related to the jackpot stored at the head of the second special figure storage unit 85b as a determination value (S1101). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6A to determine jackpot, jackpot, or loss based on the read jackpot random number (S1102). After S1102, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot is won based on the determination result in S1102 (S1111).

  When the jackpot is won (S1111: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the jackpot flag (S1112). The jackpot flag is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is won. After S1112, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the jackpot type based on the read jackpot type random number using the jackpot type table shown in FIG. 6B (S1113). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when winning a lottery in the lottery based on the second special figure hold, all are “15R short-term jackpot” as shown in FIG. After S1113, the game control microcomputer 81 determines special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the jackpot type (S1114), and ends the jackpot determination process.

  When the big win is not won (S1111: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the big win is won (S1121). Note that, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the big win is not won in the lottery based on the second special figure hold, all will be a small win as shown in FIG.

  When winning a small hit (S1121: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the small hit flag (S1122). The small hit flag is used to determine whether or not the winning state is a win state. After S1122, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the jackpot type table shown in FIG. 6B to determine the type of jackpot based on the read jackpot type random number (S1123). After S1123, the game control microcomputer 81 determines special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the small hit type (S1124), and ends the big hit determination process.

  On the other hand, in the case of not winning the small hit, that is, in the case of losing (S1121: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the losing (S1131), and ends the jackpot determination process. In this embodiment, one jackpot type random number and one jackpot type table are used to determine the type of jackpot or jackpot. However, in order to determine the type of jackpot, A type table for small hits may be provided separately from the big hit.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 16, after the jackpot determination process in S1011, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a variation pattern based on the read variation pattern random number and reach random number (S1012). Specifically, in S1012, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a variation pattern according to the game state using the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern table shown in FIG. To do. In the case of a loss, first, the presence / absence of reach is determined using the reach random number and the reach determination table shown in FIG. 6C, and the presence / absence of reach is determined using the change pattern random number and the change pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined according to the game state and the number of balls with special figure hold.

  After S1012, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of the second special figure hold by one (S1013). Then, each special figure hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current storage position, and the last shifted shift storage position is initialized (S1014). . As a result, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

  After S1014, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the second special symbol display 41b to start displaying the variation of the special symbol in accordance with the variation pattern determined in S1012 (S1015). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a change start command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1016). The variation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data determined in S1131 and information on the variation pattern determined in S1012. The change start command is output to the sub-control board 90, and the sub-control board 90 performs an effect according to the change start command. After S1016, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 2 (S1017) and ends the special symbol standby process.

  On the other hand, if the number of the second special figure hold is 0 (S1001: YES) and the number of the first special figure hold is not 0 (S1020: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 holds the second special figure hold. As in the case, the jackpot determination process is executed (S1021). S1021 is the same process as S1011. However, each random number serving as a determination value is read from the first special figure storage unit 85a. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), in the lottery based on the first special figure hold, either a big win or a loss will occur, and no small hit will be made.

  After S1021, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number and the reach random number (S1022). S1022 is the same process as S1012. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of the first special figure hold by 1 (S1023), and the special figure hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a is read from the current storage position. While shifting by one, the storage location of the shift source shifted last is initialized (S1024). As a result, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  After S1024, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the first special symbol display 41a to start displaying the variation of the special symbol according to the variation pattern determined in S1022 (S1025). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a change start command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1026). The change start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data determined in S1131 and information on the change pattern determined in S1022. After S1026, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 2 (S1017) and ends the special symbol standby process.

  FIG. 18 shows the procedure of the special symbol changing process in S912. In the special symbol changing process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special symbol change time has elapsed (S1501). The variation time is determined by the variation pattern determined in S1012 or S1022 of the special symbol standby process described above. If the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S1501: NO), the special symbol variation processing is terminated. That is, the special symbol variation display is continued.

  On the other hand, when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S1501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a variation stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1502). The change stop command is output to the sub-control board 90, and the sub-control board 90 performs an effect corresponding to the change stop command. After S1502, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 3 (S1503).

  After S1503, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special symbol display 41 to stop the special symbol variation display (S1504). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a stop time for stopping and displaying the special symbol for a predetermined time (S1505), and ends the special symbol changing process.

  FIG. 19 shows the procedure of the special symbol determination process in S922. In the special symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the stop time set in S1505 of the special symbol changing process described above has elapsed (S1601). If the stop time has not elapsed (S1601: NO), the special symbol determination process is terminated. If the stop time has elapsed (S1601: YES), a game state management process for managing the game state is executed (S1602). FIG. 20 shows the procedure of the game state management process.

  In the game state management process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on (S1701). The time-short flag is a flag indicating whether the gaming state is a time-short state or a non-time-short state. If the time reduction flag is off (S1701: NO), the gaming state management process is terminated.

  If the time reduction flag is ON (S1701: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements one time reduction counter (S1702). The time-shortage counter indicates the remaining number of times that the jackpot lottery can be executed during the time-shortening state. In this embodiment, a maximum of 99 jackpots can be drawn during the time-short state, and the initial value of the time-short counter is 99. Each time the big winning lottery is performed, the hour / hour counter is decremented by one in S1702. After S1702, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter has become 0 (S1703). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 (S1703: NO), the gaming state management process is terminated.

  If the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (S1703: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the time reduction flag (S1704) and ends the game state management process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, 99 jackpot lotteries can be performed in the short-time state, and the 100th and subsequent lotteries are in a non-time-short state.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 19, after the gaming state management process of S1602, the gaming control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (S1611). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot has been won in the lottery lottery, and is on if the jackpot is won, and is off if the jackpot is not won.

  If the jackpot flag is on (S1611: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 4 (S1612). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on (S1613).

  If the time reduction flag is on (S1613: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the time reduction flag (S1614). Thereby, during execution of the jackpot game which will be described later, it is controlled as a non-time-short state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since it is always in the low base state in the non-time-short state, it is controlled in the low base state during the execution of the jackpot game.

  After S1614 or if the time flag is off (S1613: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot opening command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the jackpot game (S1615). The opening command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 90, and processing corresponding to the command is executed by the sub control board 90. As a result, the opening of the jackpot game is started. In S1615, in addition to the opening command, a right-handed command is also set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  After S1615, the game control microcomputer 81 determines an opening pattern (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the type of jackpot for the first big prize opening 30 (S1617). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the counter that counts the number of times that the big prize opening during the jackpot game is opened to a value corresponding to the type of jackpot (S1618). For example, in the case of an 8R normal jackpot, since the first big winning opening 30 is opened 8 times, 8 is set as the counter value. After S1618, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the operation of the first big prize opening 30 according to the determined release pattern (S1619). That is, the control for the first big prize opening solenoid 33 is started. After S1619, the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is off (S1611: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the small hit flag is on (S1621). The small hit flag is a flag indicating that a big hit is won in the big win lottery, and is turned on if the big hit is won, and is off if the win is not won.

  If the small hit flag is on (S1621: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 5 (S1622). In addition, when winning a small hit, the time flag may or may not be changed to off.

  After S1622, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot opening command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in order to start a jackpot game (S1623). The opening command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 90, and processing corresponding to the command is executed by the sub control board 90. Thereby, the opening of the small hit game is started.

  After S1623, the game control microcomputer 81 determines an opening pattern (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the type of small hits for the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 (S1624). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the counter that counts the number of times of opening of the big winning opening during the small hit game to a value corresponding to the type of the small hit (S1625). For example, in the case of 8R normal small hit, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 once when the second big prize opening 35 is opened, and when the second big prize opening 35 is opened, the first big prize opening 30 is continued. Since it is opened 7 times, the grand prize opening is opened up to 8 times. In other words, 8 is set as the counter value, which is the total number of times of opening the big winning opening for the small hit game and the two types of big hit games. After S1625, the game control microcomputer 81 first starts the operation of the second big prize opening 35 according to the determined release pattern (S1626).

  After S1626, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution operation flag (S1627). The distribution operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which the distribution member 71 is operated. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the operation of the sorting member 71 in conjunction with the small hit game. After S1627, the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the small hit flag is off (S1621: NO), the lottery result of the big hit is lost, and neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is executed. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to 1. Change (S1631). After S1631, the special symbol determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 shows the procedure of the jackpot game process of S932. In the jackpot game process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is on (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot game has ended, and is off at the start of the jackpot game.

  If the jackpot end flag is off (S2001: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the big winning opening is open (S2011). Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the first grand prize opening 30 and does not open the second big prize opening 35 during the jackpot game (see FIG. 8), is the first big prize opening 30 opened in S2011? It will be judged whether or not.

  If the big prize opening is not opened (S2011: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is time to open the big prize opening (S2012). Specifically, in S2012, the game control microcomputer 81 has reached the time when the opening of the jackpot game has ended and the opening of the first big prize opening 30 has started, or the interval time from the end of the previous opening has elapsed. Determine whether it is time to start opening.

  If it is time to open the big prize opening (S2012: YES), it is time to open the game control microcomputer 81 in accordance with the opening pattern set in S1616 or S1642 described above. The big prize opening is opened (S2013). That is, in the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened. After S2013 or if it is not time to open the big prize opening (S2012: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the special winning opening is open (S2011: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied (S2021). The closing condition of the big prize opening includes that the number of game balls won in the big prize opening exceeds a predetermined maximum number of winnings and that the opening time according to the set opening pattern has elapsed. In the game control microcomputer 81, when any one of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied. In this embodiment, the maximum number of winning prizes is 8. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is not satisfied (S2021: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated. In other words, the opening of the special winning opening is continued.

  When the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied (S2021: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 blocks the special winning opening that satisfies the blocking condition (S2022). That is, in the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 30 is closed. After S2022, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the release counter by one (S2023). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the release counter has reached 0 (S2031).

  When the release counter reaches 0 (S2031: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot ending command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to end the jackpot game (S2032). The ending command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 90, and processing corresponding to the command is executed by the sub-control board 90. As a result, the ending of the jackpot game is started. Note that the ending command includes information on types of jackpots or jackpots. Further, in S2032, when the base state is a non-time-short low-level state after the jackpot game is over, the left-handed command as well as the ending command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  After S2032, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the jackpot end flag (S2033) and ends the jackpot game process. If the release counter is not 0 (S2031: NO), the jackpot game is ongoing, and the jackpot game process is terminated without performing S2032 to S2034 for the next opening of the big prize opening.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot end flag is on (S2001: YES), since the opening of the big prize opening in the jackpot game has been completed and the ending has started, the game control microcomputer 81 has passed the ending time. It is determined whether or not (S2041). If the ending time has elapsed (S2041: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the jackpot end flag (S2042) and changes the special operation status to 1 (S2043).

  After S2043, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the winning hit corresponds to a time-short hit that becomes a time-short-high base state after execution of the jackpot game (S2051). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the game state after execution of the jackpot game differs depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the case of 4R short junior high, 15R short junior per, and 8R short jazz per game, the game state after the big hit game is executed becomes the time short high base state. On the other hand, in the 8R normal big hit and the 8R normal big hit, the gaming state after execution of the big hit game becomes a non-time-short low-base state. If it corresponds to the time reduction (S2051: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the time reduction flag (S2052). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the hour / hour counter to a predetermined maximum number of lotteries (S2053). In this embodiment, the time reduction counter is set to 99. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a short time high base state. In the time-short-high base state, a non-time-slow low is achieved by satisfying one of the conditions of either a jackpot lottery of 99 times or a jackpot lottery in the time-short-high base state. Transition to the base state. After S2053, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it does not correspond to the time saving (S2051: NO), the time saving high base state is not reached, so the jackpot gaming process is terminated without performing S2052 to S2053. In S1614 of the special symbol determination process described above, since the hour / short flag is turned off when the jackpot game is started, it is not necessary to turn off the hour / hour flag again. Further, even when the ending time has not elapsed (S2041: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated without performing the processes after S2042.

  22 and 23 show the procedure of the small hit game process of S942. In the small hit game process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the small hit end flag is on (S2301). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the small hitting game has ended, and is off at the start of the small hitting game.

  If the small win end flag is off (S2301: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special winning opening is open (S2311). Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the second big prize opening 35 during the small hit game, it is determined in S2311 whether or not the second big prize opening 35 is opened.

  If the big prize opening is not opened (S2311: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is time to open the big prize opening (S2312). Specifically, in S2312, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time to start opening the second big prize opening 35 after the opening of the small hit game is completed. In this embodiment, since the second big prize opening 35 of only 1R is opened for one small hit game, it is not necessary to judge the elapse of the interval time from the end of the previous opening. When the second big prize opening 35 is opened, the passage of the interval time is also determined.

  If it is time to open the big winning opening (S2312: YES), the game controlling microcomputer 81 opens the big winning opening when it is time to open according to the set opening pattern (S2313). That is, in the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is opened. After S2313, or if it is not time to open the big prize opening (S2312: NO), the small hit game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the special winning opening is opened (S2311: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied (S2321). The closing condition of the big winning opening includes, as in S2021, that the number of game balls won in the big winning opening exceeds a predetermined maximum winning number and that the opening time according to the set opening pattern has elapsed. . In the game control microcomputer 81, when any one of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is not satisfied (S2321: NO), the small hit game process is terminated. In other words, the opening of the special winning opening is continued.

  When the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied (S2321: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 blocks the special winning opening that satisfies the blocking condition (S2322). That is, in the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is closed. After S2322, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the release counter by one (S2323). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the small hit end flag (S2324) and ends the small hit game processing. In the case of opening the plurality of R second large winning openings 35, the small hit end flag is turned on on condition that the opening counter reaches a predetermined number.

  On the other hand, if the small hit end flag is ON (S2301: YES), since the opening of the big winning opening in the small hit game has been completed, the game control microcomputer 81 has closed the big winning opening. It is determined whether or not an interval time until the two-type big hit game is started has passed (S2331). If the interval time has not elapsed (S2331: NO), the small hit game process is terminated. If the interval time has elapsed (S2331: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the small hit end flag (S2332) and further turns off the small hit flag (S2333).

  After S2333, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the V flag is on (S2341). The V flag is a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has passed through the specific area 39, and is turned on when the game ball passes through the specific area 39.

  If the V flag is off (S2341: NO), the type 2 big hit game is not executed, so the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the release counter to 0 (S2361). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 1 (S2362), and ends the small hit game process. That is, the opening of the first big winning opening 30 after the 2Rth is not executed, and only the 1Rth is executed and the game relating to the small hit is finished.

  If the V flag is on (S2341: YES), since it is necessary to execute the two-type jackpot game, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the jackpot flag (S2342) and further changes the special operation status to 4. (S2343). The game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2344).

  After S2344, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is on (S2345). If the time reduction flag is on (S2345: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the time reduction flag (S2346). As a result, while the jackpot game is being executed, it is controlled as a non-time-short state.

  After S2346 or if the time flag is off (S2345: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot opening command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the two-type jackpot game (S2351). . In S2351, a right-handed command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in addition to the opening command. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts from the small hit game that opens the second big winning opening 35 to the two-type big hit game that opens the first big winning opening 30. That is, the opening of the first big winning opening 30 after the 2R is executed. The opening pattern set in S1624 of the special symbol determination process is used as the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 30. After S2351, the small hit game process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, after the special operation process of S131, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a distribution operation process that is an operation related to the distribution member 71 (S141). FIG. 24 shows the procedure of the distribution operation process.

  In the distribution operation process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the distribution operation flag is on (S2501). The distribution operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which the distribution member 71 is operated, and is turned on when a small win is won in the big win lottery (S1627 in FIG. 19). If the distribution operation flag is off (S2501: NO), the distribution operation process is terminated.

  If the distribution operation flag is on (S2501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 starts the operation of the distribution member 71 according to a predetermined pattern (S2502). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the V valid period (S2503).

  Specifically, in S2502, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a timer for measuring the operating period of the distribution member 71, and the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned on when the distribution member 71 is opened. The distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the distribution member 71 is closed. Thereby, the distribution member 71 performs a certain operation from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

  Further, the V effective period is a period set for the constant operation of the sorting member 71 as described above, and when the passing of the game ball is detected based on the signal from the specific area sensor 39a, This is the period when detection is considered effective. Specifically, the V effective period is a period from when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage-permitted state until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is longer than the time for which the distribution member 71 is controlled to be allowed to pass in consideration of the time lag from when the game ball passes the position of the distribution member 71 to the specific area 39.

  After S2503, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the sorting member 71 is completed (S2504). Specifically, in S2504, based on the timer set in S2502, it is determined whether or not an operation period until the constant operation of the sorting member 71 is completed. If the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed (S2504: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the distribution operation flag (S2505). After S2505 or if the operation of the sorting member 71 is not completed (S2504: NO), the sorting operation process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, after the distribution operation process of S <b> 141, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the number of hold of the general figure hold number, the first special figure hold number, the second special figure hold number, The display on the display device 40 is updated (S161). After S161, the main timer interrupt process is terminated.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 81 repeats the main-side startup processing from S002 to S004 until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82. When the interrupt pulse is input, the main-side timer interrupt processing is performed again. Run. In S101 of the main timer interrupt process executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process is output.

7). Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 on the sub control board 90 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specific processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 includes sub-side activation processing. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94.

[Sub-side startup process]
The sub-side activation process executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The sub-side activation process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  In the sub-side activation process, the production control microcomputer 91 first initializes the CPU 92 (S4001). Specifically, in S4001, the production control microcomputer 91, for example, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc., various flags, status , And the counter are reset. Note that S4001 is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  After S4001, the effect control microcomputer 91 prohibits interruption (S4004). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 updates various random numbers (S4005). Specifically, in S4005, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the effect design random number for determining the effect design, the change effect pattern random number for determining the change effect pattern, and the notice effect random number for determining various notice effects. Update various random values. These random numbers are different from the random numbers used in the game control microcomputer 81 described above, and are used only in the effect control microcomputer 91. The random number update method may be the same as or different from the game control microcomputer 81.

  After S4005, the effect control microcomputer 91 transmits various commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 to the image control board 100 or the like (S4006). For example, the image control board 100 that has received the command causes the image display device 7 to display various still images or moving images in accordance with the command. That is, an effect design variation effect, a game effect accompanying the jackpot game, and the like are executed. The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 and the panel lamp 5 and the frame via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. The lamp 66 is turned on or the decorative movable body 15 is driven. Of these, control of sound output from the speaker 67 may be executed based on a command output from the image control board 100. Since the main control board 80 does not accept input from the sub control board 90 as described above, the command transmitted from S4006 is not input to the game control microcomputer 81.

  After S4006, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are repeated. While the interrupt is permitted, various processes such as a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) and a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 also executes interrupt processing other than S4009 and S4010. For example, when the command sent from the main control board 80 is input to the input / output circuit 97 of the effect control microcomputer 91, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes main control command interrupt processing for storing the command in the RAM 94. To do. The main control command interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 2 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The 2 ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 every time an interrupt pulse with a 2 ms period is input.

  In the 2 ms timer interruption process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first creates switch data indicating information on whether or not the effect button 63 on the operation panel is pressed based on the output signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (S4201). . When buttons other than the effect button 63 are provided on the operation panel, information on whether or not they are pressed is also included in the switch data.

  After S4201, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs control for turning on and off various lamps via the lamp control board 107 in accordance with the lamp data created in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later (S4202). Further, the production control microcomputer 91 performs control for operating the decorative movable body 15 via the lamp control board 107 in accordance with the drive data similarly created by the 10 ms timer interruption process (S4203). Further, the production control microcomputer 91 performs control for causing the speaker 67 to output sound or the like via the sound control board 106 in accordance with the sound data similarly created by the 10 ms timer interruption process (S4204).

  After S4204, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes other processing such as resetting the watchdog timer (S4299). After S4299, the 2 ms timer interrupt process is terminated.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The 10 ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 ms period is input.

  In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first executes a received command analysis process for analyzing a command received from the main control board 80 (S4301). FIG. 28 shows the procedure of received command analysis processing.

  In the received command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a customer standby command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). The customer waiting standby command is output from the main control board 80, for example, when the power is turned on or the number of special figure hold is 0 (see FIG. 16). When the customer waiting standby command is received from the main control board 80 (S4401: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 starts the customer waiting effect (S4402).

  Specifically, in S4402, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets scenario data corresponding to the customer waiting effect in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94. For example, the display of a demonstration image by the image display device 7 corresponds to the customer waiting effect. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a customer waiting effect start command for executing the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The set customer waiting effect start command and scenario data are transmitted to the image control board 100 in S4006 of the sub-side activation process (see FIG. 25). The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the effect image corresponding to the command from the ROM 103 and causes the image display device 7 to display the image.

  After S4402, or when the customer waiting standby command has not been received from the main control board 80 (S4401: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80. (S4411). The change start command is output from the main control board 80, for example, when executing the effect symbol change effect (see FIG. 16).

  When the variation start command is received from the main control board 80 (S4411: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 starts the variation effect according to the received command (S4412). Specifically, in S4412, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the change start command and selects a change effect pattern suitable for the change pattern corresponding to the change start command based on the analysis result. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a change effect start command for starting the effect symbol change effect with the selected change effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94. In this case, similarly to the above-described customer waiting effect start command, the set change effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in S4006, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the effect image corresponding to the command. The image is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the image display device 7.

  After S4412 or when the change start command is not received from the main control board 80 (S4411: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the change stop command is received from the main control board 80 ( S4421). The change stop command is output from the main control board 80, for example, when stopping the effect symbol change effect (see FIG. 18).

  When the change stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4421: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 stops the change effect being executed (S4422). After S4422, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the short-time lottery remaining number is greater than 0 (S4423). The short-time lottery remaining number is the remaining number of lotteries that can be executed in the short-term high-base state, and is stored in the short-time lottery remaining number storage unit 95 of the RAM 94. In this embodiment, a maximum of 99 jackpot lotteries are possible in the short-time and high-base state, and the number of short-time lotteries is reduced by one each time the jackpot lottery is performed. Further, in the non-time-short low base state, 0 is stored in the time-short lottery remaining number. That is, NO is obtained in S4423.

  If the short-time lottery remaining number is greater than 0 (S4423: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 executes a right-handed pull-back process that suggests how to hit the game ball to the player (S4424). The procedure of the right hand pullback process will be described later.

  After S4424, or when the short time lottery remaining number is not greater than 0 (S4423: NO), or when no change stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4421: NO), the production control microcomputer 91 is It is determined whether an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4431). The opening command is output from the main control board 80 when starting a special game such as a big hit game or a small hit game (see FIG. 19).

  When the opening command is received from the main control board 80 (S4431: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 starts an opening effect related to the opening of the special game (S4432). Specifically, in S4432, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the opening command and selects an opening effect pattern according to the type of the special game based on the analysis result. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an opening start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When receiving an opening command, a right-handed command is also received. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a right-handed instruction command for displaying on the image display device 7 an image including a message to the right-handed in the output buffer of the RAM 94. After S4432, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the short-time lottery remaining number to 0 (S4433).

  After S4433 or when the opening command has not been received from the main control board 80 (S4431: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4441). . For example, the ending command is output from the main control board 80 when the special game is ended (see FIG. 21).

  When the ending command is received from the main control board 80 (S4441: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 starts an ending effect related to the ending of the special game (S4442). Specifically, in S4442, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command and selects an ending effect pattern corresponding to the type of the special game based on the analysis result. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an ending start command for starting the ending effect in the selected ending effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the left-handed command is also received when the ending command is received, the effect control microcomputer 91 sends a left-handed instruction command for displaying on the image display device 7 an image including a message to the left-handed. Set to output buffer.

  After S4442, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the game state after the special game is the time-short-high base state based on the information on the type of jackpot or jackpot included in the ending command (S4443). If the gaming state after the special game is the time-short-high base state (S4443: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the time-short lottery remaining number to a specified number (S4444). In this embodiment, the specified number is 99.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a left-handed instruction command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4445). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the initial stage of the short time and high base state, as shown in FIG. In the case of left-handed in the short-time high-base state, even if a winning is won, the game ball does not win the second big winning opening 35 and does not pass through the specific area 39. Therefore, as mentioned above, the goal is to win a jackpot that is advantageous to the player.

  If the gaming state after S4445 or after the special game is a non-time-short low-base state (S4443: NO), or if an ending command has not been received from the main control board 80 (S4441: NO), the production control microcomputer 91 Determines whether a V-pass command is received from the main control board 80 (S4451). The V passing command is output from the main control board 80 when the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the V valid period (see FIG. 13).

  When the V passing command is received from the main control board 80 (S4451: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 passes through the image including the message indicating that the specific area 39 has been passed or the specific area 39 and the two kinds of big hit games A V-pass display command for causing the image display device 7 to display an image including a message to shift to is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4452).

  After S4452, or when the V passing command has not been received from the main control board 80 (S4451: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 executes processing corresponding to the command other than the above-described commands (S4499). As commands other than the above-mentioned commands, for example, various abnormality notification commands and a full ball notification command for the surplus ball tray 62 are applicable. After S4499, the received command analysis process ends.

  Here, the procedure of the right-handed pull-back process in S4424 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the right-handed pullback process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first subtracts one hourly lottery remaining number (S4601).

  After S4601, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the short time lottery remaining number is less than 40 (S4602). If the short-time lottery remaining number is less than 40 (S4602: YES), the number of jackpots that can be drawn in the short- and high-base state is small, and the short-and-high base state is canceled without playing the big hit game, that is, the player is not Since the possibility of profit increases, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a right-handed instruction command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4603). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, at the final stage of the short time and high base state, as shown in FIG. After S4603, the right hand pullback process is terminated.

  When the short time lottery remaining number is 40 or more (S4602: NO), the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the short time lottery remaining number is less than 70 (S4611). When the remaining number of hourly lotteries is 70 or more (S4611: NO), the remaining number of lottery wins in the jackpot in the hourly and high base state is large, and even if the state of aiming at the jackpot by lottery continues, it is disadvantageous to the player Less likely. Therefore, the right strike-back process is terminated without changing the display of how to strike.

  On the other hand, when the short-time lottery remaining number is 40 or more and less than 70 (S4602: YES), the risk that the short-time high base state is released without playing the big hit game is increased, but not so high. Although there is an increased risk that the short-and-high base state will be released without a jackpot game being played, whether to continue to aim for a big win by lottery or avoid the risk that the short-and-high base state will be released without a jackpot game being played Depending on taste. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a hitting mode selection command for displaying an image including a message for notifying the player of the right-handed advantage and the left-handed advantage on the image display device 7 in the output buffer of the RAM 94. (S4612). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs a message for selecting how to hit, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the intermediate stage of the short time and high base state. After S4612, the right hand pullback process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 27, after the received command analysis process of S4301, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the switch data created in S4201 of the 2 ms timer interrupt process (see FIG. 26) (S4302). Then, the production control microcomputer 91 performs switch control related to the input operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the switch data (S4303).

  After S4303, the production control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data for controlling turning on and off of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 according to various productions, and performs lamp control according to the created lamp data (S4305). . After S4305, the production control microcomputer 91 creates sound data for controlling the output of sound from the speaker 67, and performs sound control according to the created sound data (S4306).

  After S4306, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes other processes such as updating various random numbers used in the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4399), and ends the 10 ms timer interrupt process.

  In this embodiment, the remaining number of lotteries that are the remaining number of lotteries that can be executed in the short-and-high base state is compared with the threshold, but the actual lottery is performed in the short-and-high base state. You may compare the frequency | count and the threshold value. In this case, the specified number to be set when receiving an ending command is set to 0, and each time a change stop command is received, the number of lotteries is incremented by one. If it exceeds 60, a right-handed instruction command may be set.

8). Effect of Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there are a time-short-high base state and a non-time-short-high base state. Therefore, the second start port 21 is in a state where it is easy for a game ball to enter. Therefore, it can be said that it is advantageous for the player. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a gate for triggering a normal lottery in both the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B in the game area 3, and if it is in the short-time high-base state, it is Even if it is left-handed, it is easy to put the game ball into the second starting port 21. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a specific area 39 is provided in the right game area 3B as an opportunity for a two-type big hit game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having such a configuration, when the player has thrown a game ball into the right game area 3B in a time short and high base state advantageous to the player, 8R time short hit (first hit) or There is a possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 when winning the 8R normal small hit (second win), and early to the big hit game including the possibility of winning the 15R short junior big hit (per third) There is a high possibility of bringing it in. However, if the 8R normal small win is won, the gaming state becomes a non-time-short low base state after the big winning game. In other words, there is an increased possibility that the time base and high base state cannot be continued.

  On the other hand, if the player has thrown a game ball into the left game area 3A in a time short and high base state that is advantageous to the player, the game ball is specified even if it wins the 8R short short hit or 8R normal short hit The region 39 is not passed. Therefore, the two types of big hit games based on the 8R hourly short hit and the 8R normal small hit are not executed. That is, the short hit at 15R and the big hit at 15R are not aimed at the short hit at 8R and the normal short hit at 8R. This 15R hourly jackpot is always in a state where the gaming state after the jackpot game is hourly and high base, which is a favorable condition for the player as compared to the 8R hourly small bonus and the 8R normal jackpot. Is larger than the short hit per 8R and the normal hit per 8R. However, since the type 2 jackpot game is not executed, it is difficult to execute the jackpot game, the number of lottery wins during the short-time high-base state increases, and the risk of returning to the non-time-short low-base state is high.

  Thus, in a gaming state in which the player is advantageous, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment plays a game under different conditions when a game ball is shot into the left game area 3A and when a game ball is shot into the right game area 3B. It can be performed. As a result, a player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can enjoy new game play in a gaming state where the player is advantageous.

<Modification of Embodiment>
9. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 in Modification Example Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 in the modification example of the embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, the game control microcomputer 81 controls an instruction on how to hit in the short-time high-base state. This is different from the embodiment in which the instruction control microcomputer 91 controls the instruction of how to hit in the time-short-high base state.

  In the description of the modification, processing different from the embodiment will be described, and description of the same processing as that of the embodiment will be omitted. Specifically, the jackpot game process and the game state management process among the processes executed by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described. In the modified example, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the direction of hitting in the time-short-high base state. Therefore, in the received command analysis processing (see FIG. 28) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91, the time-short-high base The processing related to the direction instruction in the state, specifically, S4423, S4424, S4433, and S4443 to S4445 are not executed.

  FIG. 30 shows the procedure of jackpot game processing in the modified example. In the jackpot game process in the modified example, after the ending time has elapsed (S2041: YES), and the winning win is per time reduction (S2051: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the time reduction flag. (S2052), the hour / hour counter is set to a predetermined maximum number of lotteries (S2053), and a left-handed command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2054). That is, when shifting to the time-short-high base state, an image including a message to the left is displayed on the image display device 7 as in the embodiment.

  FIG. 31 shows the procedure of the game state management process in the modified example. In the game state management process in the modified example, when the value of the time counter is not 0 (S1703: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the time counter is smaller than 40 (S1711). When the value of the hour / hour counter is less than 40 (S1711: YES), the number of possible lottery wins in the hour reduction state is small, and the hour / high / high base state is released without playing the big hit game, that is, it is disadvantageous to the player. Is likely to become. Accordingly, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the right-handed command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1712). That is, as in the embodiment, at the final stage of the short time and high base state, an image including a message to the right is displayed on the image display device 7 as in the embodiment. After S1712, the game state management process ends.

  When the value of the hour / hour counter is 40 or more (S1711: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is smaller than 70 (S1721). If the value of the hourly counter is 70 or more (S1721: NO), the remaining number of lottery wins in the jackpot in the hourly and high base state is large, and even if the state of aiming at the jackpot by lottery is continued, it is disadvantageous to the player. Less likely. Therefore, the game state management process is terminated without changing the display of how to hit.

  On the other hand, when the value of the hour / hour counter is 40 or more and less than 70 (S4602: YES), the risk that the hour / high base state is released without playing the jackpot game is increased, but not so high. Although there is an increased risk that the short-and-high base state will be released without a jackpot game being played, whether to continue to aim for a big win by lottery or avoid the risk that the short-and-high base state will be released without a jackpot game being played Depending on taste. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a hitting command for causing the image display device 7 to display an image including a message for notifying the right-handed advantage and the left-handed advantage in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1722). . That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the middle stage of the short time and high base state, a message for selecting a hitting method is displayed on the image display device 7 as in the embodiment. After S1722, the gaming state management process ends.

  Even in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, in a game state where the player is advantageous, when the game ball is shot into the left game area 3A and when the game ball is shot into the right game area 3B, A game can be provided. As a result, a player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can enjoy new gaming characteristics.

10. Other Modifications This embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention. Therefore, the present invention can naturally be improved and modified in various ways without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the numerical values described in the present embodiment (the number of lotteries in the time-short-high base state, various table setting values, the upper limit of various holding numbers, etc.) are examples, and may be appropriately selected.

  In the embodiment, the second game state advantageous to the player is provided with a time-short high-base state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the non-time-short low-base state. If there are two or more gaming states, one may be the first gaming state and the other one may be the second gaming state.

  In addition, in the embodiment, as a special condition advantageous to the player, it is a big hit game with a larger number of rounds than a small hit, and the game state after the execution of the big hit game is always in the short-time high-base state at 15R short-time big hit We are going to win, but it is not limited to this. For example, only one of the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game may be more advantageous than the jackpot. The jackpot game may not necessarily have a large number of rounds. For example, the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 may be longer than that of the jackpot. Also, the game state after the execution of the jackpot game does not necessarily have to be in the short-time high-base state. For example, two types of jackpots are prepared, on the one hand, the short-time high-base state, and on the other hand, the short-time high-base state is not used. You may do it. In this case, it is sufficient to make the ratio of the short time high base state larger than the small hit. In other words, it is only necessary that there is a high possibility that the base state will be shorter and faster than the small hit.

  Further, in the embodiment, the time-short-high base state is divided into three stages, and left-handed in the initial stage, user selection in the intermediate stage, and right-handed in the final stage are instructed. . For example, it may be divided into two stages, and left-handed and right-handed may be distributed depending on whether the number of lotteries is greater than a threshold value. Or you may divide into four steps or more and display a more detailed message according to the number of lotteries. Further, an instruction (see FIG. 9B) for allowing the player to select whether to make a right or left strike may be kept displayed during the time-short-high base state without being divided into a plurality of stages.

  Further, in the embodiment, a small hit is not provided in the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20, but a small hit may be provided. In the embodiment, no lottery is provided in the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21. However, a loss may be provided. Moreover, the types of each big win and each small win in the embodiment are also exemplifications. Further, for each win, different types of rounds and open patterns of the big prize opening may be provided.

  Further, in the embodiment, the hitting instruction is displayed on the image display device 7 as a message image, but the method of outputting the hitting instruction is not limited to this. For example, voice guidance may be output using the speaker 67. Moreover, you may operate the decoration movable body which instruct | indicates how to hit.

  In the embodiment, the right-handed and left-handed instructions are output in the short-time-high base state. However, when the game ball is shot in the area contrary to the instruction, the game ball is shot in the area as instructed. A warning may be output as follows. The warning may be, for example, a message to change the hitting method, or may emphasize a mark displaying the hitting method. In addition, for example, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate opposite to the instruction, the game ball is driven into the area against the instruction. It can be determined that

  In the embodiment, the game area 3 is divided into a left game area 3A on the left side and a right game area 3B on the right side with respect to the left and right direction in the game area 3. The structure which distinguishes with respect to may be sufficient. In this case, only the flow-down due to the weight of the game ball is considered, but for example, it may be considered to move the game ball upward using a mechanism that moves the ball up and down. That is, the so-called gauge configuration is not limited to the arrangement of the embodiment.

  The processing disclosed in the embodiment is mainly executed by the CPU 82 of the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 and the CPU 92 of the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90. It may be executed by a single CPU or a plurality of CPUs by a control board. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed by a plurality of CPUs in at least one of the game control microcomputer 81 and the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed in combination with other hardware in addition to the game control microcomputer 81 or the effect control microcomputer 91. In addition, among the processes disclosed in the embodiment, part of the process of the game control microcomputer 81 may be executed by the effect control microcomputer 91, or all or one of the processes of the effect control microcomputer 91 may be executed. The game control microcomputer 81 may execute the unit. In other words, the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, one microcomputer including both, and other hardware are combined, and these are all examples of the control means. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment can be realized in various modes such as a recording medium or a method recording a program for executing the processing.

1 Pachinko machine 7 Image display device 80 Main control board 81 Game control microcomputer 90 Sub control board 91 Production control microcomputer 100 Image control board

The processing disclosed in the embodiment is mainly executed by the CPU 82 of the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 and the CPU 92 of the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90. It may be executed by a single CPU or a plurality of CPUs by a control board. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed by a plurality of CPUs in at least one of the game control microcomputer 81 and the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed in combination with other hardware in addition to the game control microcomputer 81 or the effect control microcomputer 91. In addition, among the processes disclosed in the embodiment, part of the process of the game control microcomputer 81 may be executed by the effect control microcomputer 91, or all or one of the processes of the effect control microcomputer 91 may be executed. The game control microcomputer 81 may execute the unit. In other words, the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, one microcomputer including both, and other hardware are combined, and these are all examples of the control means. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment can be realized in various modes such as a recording medium or a method recording a program for executing the processing.
Further, the present invention discloses an invention having the following configuration. In the description of the configuration described below, the corresponding configuration name and expression in the above-described embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to these supplementary notes.
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) disclosed in this specification includes a gaming board (2) having a gaming area (3) in which a gaming ball can move, and one side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area. A first passage area (second gate 28) through which game balls pass, and a second passage through which the game balls pass, located in the area on the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area A game ball which is located in the area (first gate 29) and in the game area and has passed through the area on one side with respect to the predetermined direction in the game area is also in the predetermined direction in the game area. A game ball that has passed through the region on the other side can also enter, and a first entry state in which the game ball can easily enter and a second entry in which the game ball is less likely to enter than the first entry state. A variable entrance (second starter 21) that changes to a ball state, and a first special prize entrance located in the game area. And a first displacement member (opening / closing member 32) for displacing the first special winning opening between a state where it is easy to enter and a state where it is difficult to enter or cannot enter. A first special prize-winning device (first grand prize-winning device 31), a second special prize-winning slot (second grand prize-winning slot 35) located in the one side area with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area; A second displacement member (opening / closing member 37) for displacing the second special winning opening between a state where it is easy to enter and a state where it is difficult or impossible to enter, and a game ball which has passed through the second special winning opening A second special prize device (second big prize device 36) having a first area (specific area 39) and a second area (non-specific area 70) that can be moved, and control means (main control board 80). , And the control means changes the gaming state from the first gaming state to the first gaming state. Switching process (S2052) for switching to the second gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the game ball passes through the first passing area or the second passing area, the second gaming state is more than the first gaming state. The entrance change process (S312) for changing the state of the variable entrance based on a predetermined condition that the variable entrance is likely to be in the first entrance state, and a game ball to the variable entrance Triggered by entering the ball, the first hit (per 8R hour small spot in Special Figure 2), the second hit (8R normal small hit per Special Figure 2), and the third hit (15R special short hit in Special Figure 2) , A special lottery process (S1011) for performing a special lottery, and when the first winning or the second winning is won in the special lottery process, the second displacement member is moved according to a predetermined displacement pattern. Small performing small hit games to be activated After the winning game (S2313) and the small winning game by the small winning game, the first displacement member is moved to a predetermined condition on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first area during the small winning game. After hitting the jackpot game (S2342, S2013) for performing the jackpot game operated according to the displacement pattern and the jackpot game by the jackpot after jackpot winning process, if the first win, the second gaming state In the case of the second win, when the winning state is determined as the first gaming state (S2051) and the third lottery is won in the special lottery process, the first win or the second win Based on special conditions that are advantageous to the player as compared to the case of winning the game, the game state after the jackpot game and after the jackpot game When the number of lotteries in the special lottery exceeds a predetermined number without passing the game ball to the first area and winning the third hit, the direct lottery winning process to be determined (S2013) A specific game state end process (S1704), which is a first game state, is executed.
In the gaming machine disclosed in this specification, there are a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and the second gaming state is likely to be a first entering state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable entrance, It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, the gaming machine is provided with a passing area that triggers a change in the state of the variable entrance in both the area on the one side and the area on the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area. In the second game state, it is easy to put the game ball into the variable entrance, regardless of whether it is driven on one side or the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area. In addition, in the gaming machine, a second special winning device having a first area that triggers a big hit game is provided in an area on one side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area.
In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, in the second gaming state that is advantageous to the player, if the player hits a game ball in one area with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area, Or, when winning for the second win, there is a possibility that the game ball will pass through the first area, and there is a high possibility that it will be brought into the jackpot game early, including the possibility of winning for the third win. However, if a win is won for the second game, the game state becomes the first game state after the big hit game. That is, the possibility that the second gaming state cannot be continued increases.
On the other hand, in the second gaming state that is advantageous to the player, if the player strikes a game ball in the other side of the game area in a predetermined direction, the winning is won per first or second. Even so, the game ball does not pass through the first area or is difficult to pass through. Therefore, the jackpot game based on the first hit and the second hit is not executed or is hardly executed. That is, when a game ball is driven into the other side area, the third hit is more often aimed than the game ball is aimed to pass to the first area. This third win is a condition that is more advantageous to the player than the first win and the second win, and the profit when winning is larger than the first win and the second win. However, since the jackpot game based on the first win and the second win is not executed, the jackpot game is difficult to execute, and there is a high risk that the number of lotteries in the special lottery will be more than the predetermined number and return to the first game state.
Thus, in a gaming state in which the player is advantageous, the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification has a case where a game ball is shot in one area with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area, and a game ball is placed in the other area. A game can be provided under different conditions depending on the type of game. As a result, a player who plays the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification can enjoy new gaming characteristics in a gaming state in which the player is advantageous.
In addition, the special condition may be a condition in which there is a high possibility that the game state after the jackpot game becomes the second game state as compared to the case where the first win or the second win is won. It is a favorable condition for the player that the possibility that the second gaming state advantageous to the player will continue is increased.
In addition, the special condition is that the first displacement member is more likely to enter the first special winning opening during the jackpot game compared to the case where the first win or the second win is won. It is preferable that the conditions are such that the ball is operated in a state where it is easy to enter the ball. Since there are more prize balls as there are more opportunities to enter the first special prize opening, operating the first displacement member so that it is easier to enter the ball so that there are more opportunities to enter the first special prize opening. This is a favorable condition for the player.
In addition, the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification is capable of entering a game ball that is located in the gaming area and that has passed through the area on the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area. A fixed entrance (first start port 20) that does not change the ease of entering the ball is provided, and the control means (main control board 80) is triggered by the game ball entering the fixed entrance. , When the second special lottery process (S1021) for performing the second special lottery that is the lottery including the fourth win (4R time junior college bonus in FIG. 1) and the second special lottery process is won in the second special lottery process In addition, after the jackpot game is performed, and after the jackpot game is performed, the first jackpot winning process (S2013) for setting the second gaming state is executed. In the specific game state ending process, the number of lotteries of the special lottery And the number of lotteries in the second special lottery If it becomes more than the number, or equal to the first game condition.
In addition, the gaming machine disclosed in this specification includes notification means (image display device 7), and the control means (sub control board 90) is in the second gaming state after execution of the jackpot game. In addition, a first notification process (S4445) for informing the notification means of a notification mode including an instruction to drive a game ball to the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game region, and a game to the first region When the number of lotteries exceeds a first threshold value that is less than the predetermined number of times without passing the ball and the third winning combination, a game is played on the one side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area. It is good to perform the 2nd alerting | reporting process (S4603) to which the alerting | reporting means is alert | reported about the alerting | reporting aspect containing the instruction | indication which hits a ball | bowl. According to this configuration, the new gameability can be clearly shown to the player.
In addition, the control means (sub control board 90) sets the second threshold value where the number of lotteries is smaller than the first threshold value without passing the game ball to the first area and winning the third winning combination. A notification mode including an instruction to allow a player to select a side to be thrown a game ball out of the one side and the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area when the first threshold is not exceeded. The third notification process (S4612) for informing the notification means may be executed. According to this configuration, the balance between profits and disadvantages when a game ball is shot in one area and when a game ball is shot in the other area with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area is It is possible to allow the player to select a hitting method at an intermediate stage that varies depending on the preference, and to provide the player with a new game with a higher degree of freedom.

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A game board having a game area in which a game ball can move;
A first passing area located in one area with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area, through which a game ball passes;
A second passing area that is located in an area on the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area and through which a game ball passes;
A game ball that is located in the gaming area and has passed through the one side area with respect to a predetermined direction in the gaming area has also passed through the other side area with respect to the predetermined direction in the gaming area. A game ball can be entered, and a variable entry that changes between a first entry state in which a game ball can easily enter and a second entry state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than the first entry state. With a ball opening,
A first displacement member that is located in the game area, and that displaces the first special prize opening between a state where it is easy to enter the ball and a state where it is difficult to enter or cannot enter the ball. A first special prize device having;
Located in the area on the one side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area, a second special winning opening, a state where it is easy to enter the second special winning opening, and a state where it is difficult to enter or is unable to enter A second special prize device having a second displacement member that is displaced between, and a first area and a second area in which a game ball that has passed through the second special prize opening is movable,
Control means;
With
The control means includes
A switching process for switching the gaming state from the first gaming state to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state;
When the game ball passes through the first passing area or the second passing area, a predetermined condition in which the variable entrance is more likely to be in the first entering state in the second gaming state than in the first gaming state. Entry port change processing for changing the state of the variable entry port based on
A special lottery process for performing a special lottery, which is a lottery including a first win, a second win, and a third win, triggered by a game ball entering the variable entrance,
A small-winning process for performing a small-hit game for operating the second displacement member in accordance with a predetermined displacement pattern when the first winning or the second winning is won in the special lottery process;
A jackpot game that operates the first displacement member according to a predetermined displacement pattern on condition that a game ball has passed through the first area during the jackpot game after the jackpot game by the jackpot winning process. A big win winning process after a small hit,
After performing the jackpot game by the jackpot winning process after the jackpot, the gaming state determination process for setting the second gaming state if the first winning, and setting the first gaming state if the second winning;
When winning the third win in the special lottery process, the jackpot game is based on a special condition that is advantageous to the player as compared to the case of winning the first win or the second win. And a direct jackpot winning process for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game;
A specific gaming state ending process in which the first gaming state is set when the number of lotteries in the special lottery exceeds a predetermined number without passing the game ball to the first area and winning the third win When,
A game machine characterized by executing In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The special condition is a condition that the gaming state after the jackpot game is more likely to be the second gaming state than when the first winning or the second winning is won.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The special condition is that the first displacement member is inserted so that there are more opportunities to enter the first special winning opening during the jackpot game compared to the case where the first win or the second win is won. It is a condition to activate the ball easily.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A fixed ball that can enter a game ball that is located in the game region and that has passed through the region on the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game region, and does not change the ease of entering the game ball. With a mouth,
The control means includes
A second special lottery process for performing a second special lottery, which is a lottery including a fourth win, when the game ball enters the fixed entrance gate,
When winning the fourth win in the second special lottery process, performing the jackpot game, performing the jackpot game, and then setting the second game state for the first jackpot winning process;
And
In the specific gaming state end process, when the sum of the number of lotteries of the special lottery and the number of lotteries of the second special lottery exceeds the predetermined number of times, the first gaming state is set.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A notification means,
The control means includes
After the jackpot game is executed, when the game state is the second game state, the notification means includes a notification mode including an instruction to drive a game ball to the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area. 1 notification process,
If the number of lotteries exceeds a first threshold value that is less than the predetermined number of times without passing the game ball to the first region and winning the third hit, the predetermined direction in the gaming region A second notification process for causing the notification means to notify a notification mode including an instruction to drive a game ball on the one side;
A game machine characterized by executing In the gaming machine according to claim 5,
The control means includes
When the number of lotteries exceeds a second threshold that is less than the first threshold and does not exceed the first threshold without passing the game ball to the first area and winning the third win, A third notification process for notifying the notification means of a notification mode including an instruction for the player to select a side for driving a game ball out of the one side and the other side with respect to a predetermined direction in the game area;
A game machine characterized by executing

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