JP2020010930A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of achieving a nonconventional interest by plural patterns of small win rush states having different ball putout speeds.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine can simultaneously execute a first informing performance based on first big win determination and a second informing performance based on second big win determination. Plural game states include a probability variable non-time-shortening state having a relatively high occurrence frequency of a small win based on a result of the second big win determination. In a probability variable non-time-shortening state, when a second reserved ball exists during execution of a "long-time performance (SUPER)", "a small win performance (ultra-short)" is executed when the total holding number of the first reserved balls and the second reserved balls is "8" while "a small win performance (non-shortening)" is executed when the total holding number is less than "8".SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game using a game ball.

  Conventionally, gaming machines capable of executing a so-called small hit rush have been known. For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Literature 1, in a low-probability, non-time saving state in which the game proceeds left-handed, if the winning pattern is won by the lottery of Toku-zu 1, the right-handed game proceeds after the jackpot game ends. Shift to the high accuracy time saving state. In the high-accuracy time reduction state, if a winning pattern is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the game shifts to a high-accuracy non-time-saving state in which the game proceeds rightward after the jackpot game ends. The highly accurate non-saving time state is a small hit rush state in which it is easy to win a small hit in the lottery of Toku-zu.

JP 2018-51329 A

  In the gaming machine as described above, as a gaming state in which the game proceeds by right-handing, a high-accuracy time-saving state in which a small-hit rush does not occur and a high-accuracy non-hour-saving state in which a small-hit rush occurs (a small-hit rush state) By providing, the number of prize balls paid out per unit time during the right-handed game (so-called payout speed) is changed. However, in the method of changing the payout speed in a right-handed game depending on the presence or absence of the small hit rush state, the progress of the game may be monotonous.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing an unprecedented interest by a small hit rush state of a plurality of patterns having different payout speeds.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a gaming board in which a game area in which a game ball can flow is formed, and a first start area and a second start area provided in the game area and in which the game ball can enter. The first information acquisition means for acquiring first information, and the first information acquired by the first information acquisition means, the first upper limit being a plurality, A first information storage means capable of sequentially storing up to a value, and a first hit for executing a first hit determination for determining whether the first hit is based on the first information stored in the first information storage means. Determination means, first symbol display means for displaying a first symbol for notifying the result of the first hit determination, and a second symbol for acquiring second information in response to a ball entering the second starting area Information obtaining means, and the second information obtaining means obtained by the second information obtaining means A second information storage unit capable of sequentially storing the two pieces of information up to a plurality of second upper limit values; and determining whether the second hit is based on the second information stored in the second information storage unit. A second hit determination means for executing a second hit determination, a second symbol display means for displaying a second symbol for notifying a result of the second hit determination, and the second hit determination based on the result of the first hit determination. Performing a first variation notification to stop display after the first symbol is variably displayed, and a second variation notification to stop display after variably displaying the second symbol based on the result of the second hit determination, and Notification control means capable of executing the first change notification and the second change notification in parallel, the first symbol stopped and displayed in the first change notification, and the stop display in the second change notification At least one with the second symbol is the front In the case of notifying the first hit or the second hit, the hit game execution means for executing a hit game, and the notification from among a plurality of predetermined first change notifications and the second change notifications, A game state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of game states having different rates of change notification selected as execution targets by the control means, wherein the plurality of game states is the second hit The occurrence frequency of the small hit in which the small hit game is executed by the hit game execution means based on the small hit being determined as the second hit in the determination is a specific game state higher than other game states. The plurality of first change notifications to be executed in the specific game state include a first length change notification and a first short change notification that has a shorter execution time than the first length change notification. In the specific game state, the plurality of second variation notifications to be executed in the specific game state include a second length variation notification, and a second short variation notification that has a shorter execution time than the second length variation notification, The number of the first hold information, which is the first information in which the result of the first hit determination has not yet been notified by the first change notification in one information storage means, and the second hit determination in the second information storage means. The result of the sum of the amount of the second hold information that is the second information not yet notified by the second fluctuation notification is the total number of hold, the notification control means, in the specific game state If the second pending information is present during the execution of the first length variation notification, if the total number of suspensions is less than a specific value, the second length variation notification is executed based on the second suspension information, The total number of suspensions is equal to or less than the specific value Then, the second short fluctuation notification is executed based on the second hold information, and further, during the period in which the first length fluctuation notification is executed in the specific game state, the first length fluctuation notification is performed. The first special effect execution means for executing the first special effect that indicates that is performed is provided.

  In the gaming machine of this aspect, the first change notification based on the first hit determination and the second change notification based on the second hit determination can be simultaneously executed. In the specific game state, the frequency of occurrence of small hits based on the result of the second hit determination is relatively high. Note that the small hit occurrence frequency is a frequency at which a small hit game is executed per unit time under conditions where the hit determination is continuously performed. If the small hit probability in the hit determination is constant, the occurrence frequency of the small hit changes in accordance with the execution time of the fluctuation notification for notifying the result of the hit determination. Specifically, the shorter the execution time of the fluctuation notification, the more easily the frequency of occurrence of small hits increases.

  The plurality of first variation notifications to be executed in the specific game state include a first length variation notification and a first short variation notification that has a shorter execution time. The plurality of second fluctuation notifications to be executed in the specific game state include a second long fluctuation notification and a second short fluctuation notification shorter in execution time. If the second pending information is present during the execution of the first length variation notification in the specific gaming state, the second length variation notification is executed if the total number of suspensions of the first suspension information and the second suspension information is less than a specific value. On the other hand, if the total number of reservations is equal to or more than the specific value, the second short fluctuation notification is executed.

  According to this, in the specific game state in which the frequency of occurrence of small hits is relatively high, when the first short fluctuation notification is executed, the first hold information is quickly consumed, so that the total number of holds is specified. It tends to be less than the value. When the total number of reservations is less than the specific value, the second length change notification is executed, so that the digestion of the second reservation information is suppressed and the frequency of occurrence of small hits is also slightly suppressed. On the other hand, when the first length change notification is executed in the specific game state, the first hold information is not consumed during the execution of the first length change notification. As a result, during the execution of the first length variation notification, the first suspension information is likely to increase, so that the total suspension number is likely to be equal to or more than the specific value. If the total number of reservations is equal to or more than the specific value, the second short fluctuation notification is executed, so that the digestion of the second reservation information is promoted and the frequency of occurrence of small hits is also promoted. As described above, in the specific game state, the payout speed is further improved by executing the first length change notification, in addition to the payout speed being improved by the small hitting game. Therefore, a novel hit can be realized by a small hit rush state of a plurality of patterns having different payout speeds. Further, the player can understand that the first length change notification is being executed by the first special effect. Therefore, the player can recognize that there is a possibility of shifting to the more advantageous small hit rush state, and can suppress the overlooking the chance of shifting to the more advantageous small hit rush state, thereby improving the interest.

  If the first hold information of the first upper limit value is stored in the first information storage unit during the period in which the first length change notification is being executed in the specific game state, a second special effect is executed. A second effect executing means may be further provided.

  The specific value may be a value larger than at least the first upper limit.

  The specific value may be a sum of the first upper limit and the second upper limit.

  The notification control means, when performing the first variation notification in the specific game state, the frequency of executing the first short variation notification is higher than the first length variation notification, the first short variation notification, The execution time may be shorter than the second length change notification.

It is a front view of pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st big hit relationship information storage area of RAM52. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st special symbol determination table memorize | stored in ROM53. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 2nd special symbol determination table stored in ROM53. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a first variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a second variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. It is an explanatory view of a game executed in the pachinko machine 1. 5 is a flowchart of a main process performed in a main control board 41. It is a flowchart of the first special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the first special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the first special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the forced stop process performed in the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process. It is a flowchart of the game state transition processing performed in the first special symbol processing and the second special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the second special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the second special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the special electric auditors product process performed in a main process. 5 is a flowchart of a sub control board process performed in a sub control board 58. It is a display example of an effect screen based on a chance effect control process. It is a display example of an effect screen based on a chance effect control process. It is a display example of an effect screen based on a chance effect control process.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are referred to as the front side, the rear side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively.

  The mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 2 is provided in an upper half of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), and its front surface is protected by a front frame 10 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at a lower portion of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball made of metal to the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 3) and receives a prize ball. An operation button 9 operated by a player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a firing handle 7 for adjusting the firing of the game ball is provided. The firing handle 7 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the firing handle 7 to perform a firing operation, a game ball is fired by the game ball firing device 37 with a firing strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 7. Speakers 48 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 10, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. In the approximate center of the game area 4, a center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided.

  The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28, a movable body 31, and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially at the center of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by, for example, an LCD or the like, and can display various numbers and characters. The display screen 28 displays, for example, an effect symbol that is an effect symbol for notifying a player of a result of a first big hit determination and a result of a second big hit determination described later. The effect symbols of the present embodiment include a first effect symbol and a second effect symbol. The pachinko machine 1 displays a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) symbols for changing the first effect symbol, and then confirms and displays the first effect symbol combination indicating the result of the first big hit determination. By executing the effect, the result of the first big hit determination is notified to the player. The pachinko machine 1 displays a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) symbol fluctuations for changing the second effect symbols, and then confirms and displays the combination of the second effect symbols indicating the result of the second big hit determination. By executing the effect, the result of the second big hit determination is notified to the player. Hereinafter, when the first notification effect and the second notification effect are collectively referred to, or when any one of them is not specified, it is also referred to as “notification effect”. The movable body 31 is provided on the right side of the display screen 28. The movable body 31 performs various effects by operating the movable part.

  A first starting port 14 is provided substantially below the center of the center decoration 8. A second starting port 16 is provided diagonally below and right of the first starting port 14. A large winning opening 17 is provided diagonally above and right of the second starting opening 16. A starting electric accessory 15 is provided diagonally above and right of the special winning opening 17. Above the starting electric accessory 15, a normal symbol operation gate 12 is provided. The starting electric accessory 15 and the special winning opening 17 each include an opening / closing member. The game ball can win each of the starting electric accessory 15 and the special winning opening 17 only when the opening / closing member is opened. Hereinafter, the state of the special winning opening 17 when the opening / closing member is closed is also referred to as a “closed state”. The state of the special winning opening 17 when the opening / closing member is opened is also referred to as an “open state”. An out port 18 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 2.

  A plurality of general winning ports 19 are provided in the game area 4. In the present embodiment, the three general winning ports 19 are provided on the upper left side of the out port 18 (that is, on the left side of the first starting port 14), but the number and positions of the general winning ports 19 are not limited thereto. Not done. Further, in addition to the above, various electric decoration members, windmills, game nails, and the like are provided in the game area 4.

  At the lower right of the game board 2, a symbol display section 24 is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first special symbol display unit, a second special symbol display unit, a normal symbol display unit, a first special symbol storage number display LED, a second special symbol storage number display LED, and a normal symbol storage number display LED. Is provided. The first special symbol display unit and the second special symbol display unit each include one 7-segment LED, and display a first special symbol and a second special symbol indicating the results of the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination. Hereinafter, when the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination are collectively referred to, or when any one is not specified, it is also referred to as “big hit determination”. When the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to, or when any one is not specified, it is also referred to as “special symbol”. The pachinko machine 1 includes, as a first special symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating a big hit and a loss symbol indicating a loss, and as a second special symbol, includes a small hit symbol indicating a small hit in addition to the big hit symbol and the loss symbol.

  The normal symbol display unit displays the result of the normal hit determination by turning on and off the LED. The first special symbol storage number display LED and the second special symbol storage number display LED display the number of special symbol reserved balls, which is the number of game balls for which the jackpot determination result has not been displayed yet. The normal symbol storage number display LED displays the number of ordinary symbol holding balls, which is the number of game balls for which the result of the ordinary hit determination has not been displayed yet. On the rear side of the game board 2, a control unit 40 (see FIG. 3) for controlling main control of the game, various effects, and the like is provided.

  According to the above configuration, the game balls fired by the game ball firing device 37 are guided to the game area 4 by the guide rails 3 and flow down in the game area 4. A game ball fired at a firing intensity lower than a predetermined intensity (hereinafter, referred to as a “first firing intensity”) flows down the left side of the center decoration 8 (that is, the left flow path) and has a firing intensity equal to or higher than the predetermined intensity. The game ball fired at (hereinafter, referred to as “second firing intensity”) flows down the right side of the center decoration 8 (that is, the right channel). Hereinafter, firing the game ball at the first firing intensity by the game ball firing device 37, that is, firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left flow path, is referred to as "left hit", and the second firing intensity. To launch a game ball in the manner described above, that is, to launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right channel, is referred to as “right-hit”.

  In the present embodiment, the left-hitting game ball cannot enter the starting electric accessory 15 and the second starting port 16 and can enter the first starting port 14. The right-hit game ball can win the first starting port 14, the starting electric accessory 15, and the second starting port 16. Since the special winning opening 17 is provided on the right side of the center decoration 8, the right winning game ball is more likely to win the open large winning opening 17 than the left playing ball. Of the game balls flowing down the game area 4, the first start port 14, the starting electric accessory 15, the second start port 16, the big winning port 17, and the general winning port 19 do not win any of the game areas 4. The game ball that has flowed down to the lower portion is discharged to the outside of the game area 4 after passing through the out port 18.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, the pachinko machine 1 has a normal state in which the special winning opening 17 is closed and the opening and closing member of the starting electric accessory 15 is hard to be opened. In the normal state, the right-hitting game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 17 and hardly wins the starting motor-operated role 15 either, and therefore wins the second starting opening 16 or passes through the out opening 18. I do. In the present embodiment, about 25% of the right-hitting game balls in the normal state win the second starting port 16. In the normal state, about 12% of game balls left-hit in the first state enter the first starting port 14. That is, in the pachinko machine 1, the ratio of game balls hit right in the normal state to the second starting port 16 is higher than the ratio of game balls hit left in the normal state to the first starting port 14. .

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 14, the starting electric accessory 15, the second starting port 16, the big winning port 17, and the general winning port 19, the prize ball payout device 49 (FIG. 3), a predetermined number (four, one, three, fourteen, and ten) of prize balls are paid out, respectively. It goes without saying that the number of award balls is not limited to these.

  Next, a game in the pachinko machine 1 will be schematically described. First, the hit game of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a big hit game, a small hit game, and a normal hit game. In the jackpot game, a first opening / closing game (a so-called round game) in which the special winning opening 17 is opened / closed is performed a plurality of times. One opening and closing of the special winning opening 17 (that is, one first opening and closing game) is referred to as “one round (1R)”. The special winning opening 17 satisfies one of the conditions of elapse of a maximum opening time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) and winning of a predetermined upper limit (9 in the present embodiment) of game balls in each round. And will be closed. The player digests the jackpot game by right-handing so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning opening 17. The player can obtain a large number of prize balls by causing the large winning opening 17 to receive game balls.

  The jackpot game of the present embodiment includes a 15R jackpot game, a 5R jackpot game, and a 2R jackpot game. In the 15R jackpot game, the first opening / closing game is performed 15 times during one jackpot game. In the 5R jackpot game, the first opening / closing game is performed five times during one jackpot game. In the 2R jackpot game, the first opening / closing game is performed twice during one jackpot game. A jackpot game with a large number of rounds is more advantageous to the player because a larger number of prize balls can be obtained. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the game state may change before and after the big hit game.

  In the small hitting game, the second opening / closing game in which the large winning opening 17 is opened / closed is performed at least once (10 times in the present embodiment). The special winning opening 17 satisfies any one of the conditions of elapse of the maximum opening time (1.8 seconds in the present embodiment) and winning of the specified upper limit (9 in the present embodiment) game balls. Will be closed. In the present embodiment, a projection (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the special winning opening 17, and has a structure in which game balls easily stay above the special winning opening 17. Then, in the small hit game, the special winning opening 17 is shortly opened ten times so that the total opening time is 1.8 seconds. As a result, the substantial execution time of the small hit game becomes longer than 1.8 seconds, and in addition, the game balls staying above the big winning opening 17 are easy to win the big winning opening 17, so that the player You can get more prize balls in small hit games.

  The player digests the small hit game by right-handing so that a game ball can easily enter the large winning opening 17. The player can win a prize ball by making the large winning opening 17 win a game ball. One maximum opening time (1.8 seconds) of the large winning opening 17 in the second opening / closing game of the small hit game is one maximum opening time (30 seconds) of the large winning opening 17 in the first opening / closing game of the big hit game. ) Shorter than. That is, the longer the maximum opening time is, the larger the number of prize balls that can be acquired is, so that the big hit game is more advantageous to the player than the small hit game. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins the large winning opening 17 is 14, so that the player's possession ball is increased by the small hit game. The small hit game is also different from the big hit game in that the game state does not change before and after the small hit game.

  In the normal winning game, the starting electric accessory 15 is opened and closed at least once (in the present embodiment, three times). In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball wins the starting electric accessory 15 is 1. Therefore, even if the normal winning game is continuously performed, the ball held by the player is Decrease. In the pachinko machine 1, the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player per unit time when the normal winning game is continuously performed is increased per unit time when the small hitting game is continuously performed. It is configured that the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player is smaller than the number of prize balls.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. Hereinafter, the probability of being determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination is referred to as “big hit probability”. The pachinko machine 1 has a non-probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is a normal probability (about 1/287 in the present embodiment) and a probability higher than the normal probability (about 1/48 in the present embodiment). The probability fluctuation state can be caused after the end of the jackpot game. In the pachinko machine 1, the non-time-saving state in which the starting electric accessory 15 is in the open state at a normal rate and the non-time-saving state in which the starting electric accessory 15 is in the open state are higher than in the non-time-saving state. The time saving state can occur after the end of the big hit game. The pachinko machine 1 uses these combinations to determine the “non-stochastic fluctuation non-shortening state” (hereinafter, “normal state”), the “non-stochastic fluctuation shortening state”, the “stochastic fluctuation non-shortening state”, and the “probability fluctuation non-shortening state”. One of the four game states “state” occurs after the end of the big hit game. The pachinko machine 1 is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be divided into five or more game states as long as it is divided into at least two game states.

  The normal hit determination will be described. When the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 12, a normal hit determination is made to determine whether the hit is a normal hit or a loss. If the result of the normal hit determination is a normal hit, a normal hit game is executed. Hereinafter, the probability of being determined as a normal hit by the normal hit determination is referred to as a “normal hit probability”. In the present embodiment, the starting in the time reduction state is performed by setting the normal hit probability (99/100 in the present embodiment) in the time reduction state to be higher than the normal hit probability in the non-time saving state (1/100 in the present embodiment). It is configured such that the ratio of the electric accessory 15 being opened is higher than the non-time saving state. In the pachinko machine 1, the number of times and the time during which the starting electric accessory 15 is opened in the time reduction state are increased from the non-hour reduction state, so that the starting electric accessory 15 is opened in the time reduction state. The ratio may be configured to be higher than the non-time saving state.

  The first big hit determination will be described. When the game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the starting electric accessory 15 opened during the normal winning game, a first big hit determination is made to determine whether it is the first big hit or a loss. If the result of the first big hit determination is the first big hit, the big hit game is executed. In the present embodiment, a small hit is not determined in the first big hit determination, but a configuration that can be determined as a small hit may be adopted.

  The second big hit determination will be described. When the game ball wins in the second starting port 16, a second big hit determination is made to determine which of the second big hit, the small hit and the loss. If the result of the second big hit determination is a second big hit, a big hit game is executed. If the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit, a small hit game is executed. Note that the small hit probability (approximately 1 / 1.03 in the present embodiment) determined to be a small hit by the second big hit determination is constant regardless of the gaming state, and the big hit probability of the probability variation state (the present embodiment) Is set higher than about 1/48).

  In the present embodiment, the first big hit determination is performed when the big hit game is not executed and the change display of the first special symbol is not executed. The pachinko machine 1 can execute the first jackpot determination even when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In the present embodiment, the second big hit determination is performed when the big hit game is not executed and the change display of the second special symbol is not executed. The pachinko machine 1 can execute the second big hit determination even when the first special symbol change display is being executed. That is, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a model that can simultaneously change the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main control board 41, a sub control board 58, a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, and a power supply board 42.

  The main control board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main control board 41 includes a main control board CPU unit 50. The main control board CPU unit 50 includes a CPU 51 for performing various arithmetic processing, a RAM 52 for temporarily storing data, and a ROM 53 for storing a control program and the like. The main control board CPU unit 50 is electrically connected to the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. The main control board 41 executes a program each time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57.

  The main control board 41 is connected to the sub-control board 58, the dispensing control board 45, the relay board 47, the output port 55, the first starting port switch 71, the starting electric accessory switch 72, and the second through the I / O interface 54. The starting port switch 73 and the general winning port switch 76 are electrically connected. The output port 55 is an interface for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to a hall computer (not shown) provided outside the pachinko machine 1. The main control board 41 outputs various information to the hall computer via the output port 55. The hall computer comprehensively manages all gaming machines in the amusement arcade. The first starting port switch 71 is provided in the first starting port 14 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 14. The starting electric accessory switch 72 is provided on the starting electric accessory 15 and detects a game ball that has won the starting electric accessory 15. The second starting port switch 73 is provided in the second starting port 16 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 16. The general winning opening switch 76 is provided in each of the plurality of general winning openings 19, and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 19.

  The sub-control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as effects in accordance with control commands output from the main control board 41. The sub control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is electrically connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, and the speaker 48. The lamp driver board 46 controls operations of various illuminations of the center decoration 8, operations of the operation buttons 9, operations of the movable body 31, and the like. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431 and the like, and controls the display of the display screen 28 according to the control command received from the sub control board 58.

  The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 according to the control command output from the main control board 41, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls according to the winning of the game balls as prize balls.

  The relay board 47 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 69, the special winning opening / closing solenoid 70, the normal symbol operation switch 74, the special winning opening switch 75, and the symbol display section 24. The normal electric accessory opening / closing solenoid 69 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the starting electric accessory 15 during a normal winning game. The special winning opening opening and closing solenoid 70 opens and closes the opening and closing member of the special winning opening 17 during the jackpot game. The ordinary symbol operation switch 74 is provided in the ordinary symbol operation gate 12 and detects a game ball passing through the ordinary symbol operation gate 12. The special winning opening switch 75 is provided in the special winning opening 17 and detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 17.

  The power supply board 42 is electrically connected to the main control board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies DC stabilized power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball firing device 37 fires one game ball toward the game area 4 at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in the present embodiment). Note that the firing interval is constant both when the game ball is fired at the first firing intensity and when the game ball is fired at the second firing intensity.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the first big hit relationship information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described. The configuration of the second jackpot relationship information storage area (not shown) of the RAM 52 is the same as the configuration of the first jackpot relationship information storage area, and thus the description will be simplified. The first big hit relation information storage area is used in a first special symbol processing (see FIGS. 11 to 13) of a main processing described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the first big hit relation information storage area. When a game ball wins in the first starting port 14 or the starting electric accessory 15, the number of first reserved balls due to the winning in the first starting port 14 or the starting electric accessory 15 out of the special symbol retaining balls is less than four. If (0-3), random numbers are stored in order from the storage area with the smallest number. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum number of first reserved balls) for which a random hit can be stored for the gaming balls that have won the first starting port 14 or the starting electric accessory 15 with the jackpot determination suspended is determined. "4". Note that the maximum number of first reserved balls is not limited to “4”, and may be “0”, or may be “1” to “3” or “5” or more.

  The CPU 51 sets the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not been processed yet as the determination area, and performs various processes such as a jackpot determination on the random number stored in the determination area. When the processing related to the random numbers stored in the determination area (specifically, the notification effect for notifying the result of the jackpot determination and the jackpot game executed when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot) ends, the number is then changed to The small storage area is set as the determination area, and the processing such as the big hit determination is repeated. The random number in the storage area for which the processing has been completed may be deleted as appropriate.

  Each storage area has a first jackpot random number column in which the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored, a first special symbol determination random number column in which the value of the first special symbol determination counter is stored, and a first variation pattern determination counter. Is provided in a first variation pattern determination random number column in which the value of the first variation pattern is stored. When a game ball wins in the first starting port 14 or the starting electric accessory 15, the value of each random number acquisition counter counted at that time is stored in each column. The first jackpot random number is used for the first jackpot determination. The first special symbol determination random number is used to determine a first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24.

  The second big hit relation information storage area is used in a second special symbol processing (see FIGS. 16 and 17) of a main processing described later. A plurality of storage areas are provided in the second big hit relationship information storage area, similarly to the first big hit relationship information storage area. When a game ball is won in the second starting port 16, if the second reserved ball number due to the winning in the second starting port 16 among the special symbol reserved ball numbers is "0", the storage areas with smaller numbers are sequentially assigned. A random number is stored. In the present embodiment, the number (maximum number of second reserved balls) for which the jackpot determination can be retained and a random number can be stored for the game balls that have won the second starting port 16 is the maximum first reserved ball. It is "4" which is the same as the number. Note that the maximum number of second reserved balls is not limited to “4” and may be “1” to “3” or “5” or more.

  In the following description, when the first jackpot random number and the second jackpot random number are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, the random numbers are also referred to as “jackpot random numbers”. In addition, when the first variation pattern determination random number and the second variation pattern determination random number are collectively referred to, or when any one is not specified, it is also referred to as “variation pattern determination random number”. In addition, when the first jackpot relationship information storage area and the second jackpot relationship information storage area are collectively referred to, or when any one of them is not specified, it is also referred to as a "big jackpot relationship information storage area". In addition, the jackpot random number whose jackpot determination is suspended in the state of being stored in the jackpot relation information storage area, and various random numbers that are acquired together with the jackpot random number whose jackpot determination is suspended and stored in the jackpot relation information storage area are Collectively, it is called “pending random number”. The number of first reserved random numbers stored in the first jackpot relationship information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the first reserved ball count. The number of the second reserved random numbers stored in the second jackpot relationship information storage area among the reserved random numbers corresponds to the second reserved ball count. Note that the RAM 52 is provided with a normal hit relation information storage area for storing random numbers obtained when a game ball is awarded to the normal symbol operation gate 12. The ordinary hit relation information storage area is configured similarly to the big hit relation information storage area.

  The special symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, a first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 5) and a second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) are stored in the ROM 53 as special symbol determination tables. When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the pachinko machine 1 refers to one of the first special symbol determination table and the second special symbol determination table according to the type of the jackpot determination. Specifically, the first special symbol determination table is referred to when the first big hit determination is determined to be the first big hit. The second special symbol determination table is referred to when it is determined as the second big hit by the second big hit determination.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a plurality of types of first special symbols and second special symbols are assigned to each special symbol determination table, and each special symbol and the value of the special symbol determination random number (0 to 100) ) Are associated with each other. Each special symbol is classified into one of a plurality of jackpot types. When the jackpot is determined to be a big hit, a special symbol corresponding to the value of the special symbol determination random number is determined. According to the jackpot type corresponding to the determined special symbol, the number of rounds, whether or not the probability fluctuation state is generated after the end of the jackpot game, and the continuation condition of the time saving state to be generated are determined. In the case of the pachinko machine 1, when the result of the first jackpot determination is the first jackpot, the ratio of “big hits A to C” is 35%, 15%, and 50%, respectively. When the result of the second jackpot determination is the second jackpot, the ratio of “big hit DG” is 35%, 25%, 35%, and 5%, respectively.

  “Presence / absence of fluctuation” in the “big hit type” column indicates whether or not a probability fluctuation state occurs after the end of the big hit game. The “number of times saved” in the “big hit type” column indicates a continuation condition of the time saved state that occurs after the end of the big hit game. "40 times" indicates that the number of times saved is 40 times, and the number of times that the game is determined to be other than the big hit continuously by the first big hit judgment and the second big hit judgment performed after the end of the big hit game (hereinafter, "judgment" This indicates that the time-saving state continues until the number of times reaches 40). “Until next time” indicates that the time saving state is continued after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is started. “0 times” indicates that a time-saving state is not generated after the end of the jackpot game (that is, a non-time-saving state is generated). The “number of rounds” in the “big hit type” column indicates the total number of first opening / closing games repeated during one big hit game.

  The variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, a first variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7) and a second variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8) are stored in the ROM 53 as variation pattern determination tables. The pachinko machine 1 refers to either the first variation pattern determination table or the second variation pattern determination table according to the type of the jackpot determination. Specifically, the first variation pattern determination table is referred to when the first big hit determination is performed. The second variation pattern determination table is referred to when the second big hit determination is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, each of the change pattern determination tables includes a game state at the time of jackpot determination (a normal state, a probability change time reduction state, a probability change non-time reduction state, or a non-probability change time reduction state) and a jackpot determination. A plurality of tables are provided according to the result (big hit, small hit, or loss). A plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned to each table, and each variation pattern is associated with a variation pattern determination random value (0 to 511). For example, when the first big hit determination is performed, a table corresponding to the game state and the determination result at that time is referred to, and one change pattern corresponding to the value of the change pattern determination random number obtained together with the big hit random number is determined. You.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the first variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment, when the result of the first jackpot determination in the normal state or the probability variation non-saving time state is the first jackpot, “reach effect A”, “reach effect B, the “reach effect C”, and the “reach effect D” increase in order of determining the variation pattern. Here, the “reach effect” is, for example, an information effect in which, after a reach state in which two of the three first effect symbols stop at the same symbol is configured, an effect indicating a possibility of a big hit is performed. is there. On the other hand, when the determination result is a loss, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined decreases in the order of “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, and “reach effect D”. Therefore, the expected value at which the result of the first jackpot determination becomes the first jackpot increases in the order of “reach effect A”, “reach effect B”, “reach effect C”, and “reach effect D”.

  The fluctuation pattern of “non-reach” is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state. In the present embodiment, the “non-reach” variation pattern may be determined only when the result of the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination is a loss. When the result of the first big hit determination is a loss, the variation pattern of “non-reach” is mainly determined regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit determination.

  When the variation pattern of “non-reach” is determined in the normal state, the variation time based on the variation pattern differs according to the number of first reserved balls at the time when the first big hit determination corresponding to the variation pattern is performed. . More specifically, the first variation pattern determination table is provided with a reservation-specific table corresponding to the first number of reserved balls so that the variation time becomes shorter as the number of first reserved balls increases. As an example, in the table for each reservation in which the number of first reserved balls is “0”, the fluctuation time of “non-reach” is “12 seconds”. In the table for each reservation in which the first reserved ball number is “1” or “2”, the fluctuation time of “non-reach” is “7 seconds”. In the reservation-specific table in which the first reserved ball number is “3”, the fluctuation time of “non-reach” is “5 seconds”. In the holding-specific table in which the first number of retained balls is "4" (that is, the maximum number of first reserved balls), the fluctuation time of "non-reach" is "4 seconds".

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern of “non-reach” is determined in the probability fluctuation non-shortened time period, the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern is constant regardless of the number of first reserved balls, but the fluctuation time is extremely short. (Ultra-shortened) "is executed. As an example, the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern of “non-reach (extremely short)” is “0.1 seconds”. When the “non-reach” variation pattern is determined in the probability variation reduction time state or the non-probability variation reduction time state, the variation time is relatively short, for example, “4 seconds”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the above-described “non-reach (super-shortened)” and “reach effect A” to “reach effect” are used as the fluctuation pattern determined when the result of the first jackpot determination is a loss in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state. In addition to "D", "Long production (SUPER)" is provided. The “long time effect (SUPER)” has its fluctuation time set to be very long, and is “180 seconds” as an example. In the “long production (SUPER)”, a fluctuation pattern determination random number is assigned so that when the result of the first jackpot determination is a loss in the probability fluctuation non-shortening time period, the fluctuation pattern determination random number is determined with a probability of about 1/10.

  In addition, the first variation pattern determination table includes the probability variation reduction time state or the non-probability variation reduction time state in the first jackpot determination, and the second variation pattern determination table (see FIG. For determination, a plurality of types of variation patterns are similarly assigned, and each variation pattern is associated with a value of a variation pattern determination random number.

  In the first variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment, when the result of the first jackpot determination is lost in the normal state, each variation pattern of “non-reach” and “reach effect A” to “reach effect D” The determined ratio (that is, the random number width of the variation pattern determination random number assigned to each variation pattern) is constant in all the reservation-specific tables (see FIG. 7). Instead, the plurality of reservation-specific tables may be set so that the rate at which each variation pattern is determined changes according to the number of first reserved balls.

  Specifically, in the table by the number of first reserved balls, the random number width of the variation pattern determination random number assigned to “non-reach” is reduced, while in the table by the number of reserved first balls, “ The random number width of the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers assigned to the “reach effect A” to the “reach effect D” is increased. According to this, when the result of the jackpot determination is lost in the normal state, the smaller the number of first reserved balls, the higher the ratio of any of "reach effect A" to "reach effect D" is determined, Digestion of the first reserved random number can be suppressed. In addition, by increasing the ratio of “non-reach” being determined as the number of first reserved balls increases, digestion of the first reserved random number can be promoted. It should be noted that the plurality of reservation-specific tables may be set so that the rate at which each variation pattern is determined changes in accordance with the first reserved ball count not only in the normal state but also in other game states.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the second variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the variation determined when the result of the second jackpot determination in the normal state, the non-probability variation reduction time state, or the probability variation reduction time state is other than the jackpot. The pattern is “long time effect A” (600 seconds) or “long time effect B” (630 seconds). The shortest change time (600 seconds of “long time effect A” in the present embodiment) among the change times determined according to these change patterns is the first big hit in the normal state or the probability change non-short-time state. It is longer than the longest fluctuation time (in this embodiment, 180 seconds of “long-time production (SUPER)”) among the fluctuation times determined according to the fluctuation pattern determined when the determination is made.

  In addition, the average of the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern determined when the second jackpot determination is performed in the normal state, the non-probability fluctuation time reduction state, or the probability fluctuation time reduction state is the normal state or the probability fluctuation time. It is longer than the average of the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern determined when the first big hit determination is performed in the non-time saving state.

  On the other hand, the average of the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern determined during the probability fluctuation non-hours reduction state in the second jackpot determination is determined during the normal state or the probability fluctuation non-hours reduction state in the first jackpot determination It is shorter than the average of the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern.

  As described above, the result of the second big hit determination in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state is mainly a small hit. In the present embodiment, when the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, a fluctuation pattern of a “small hit effect” in which a symbol combination for notifying the small hit is definitely displayed is determined. The “small hit effect” may display a symbol combination that notifies a small hit via a reach effect, or may display a symbol combination that notifies a small hit without a reach effect. .

  When the variation pattern of the “small hit effect” is determined, the variation time based on the variation pattern differs according to the total number of reserved balls at the time when the second big hit determination corresponding to the variation pattern is performed. The total number of reserved balls is the total number of reserved first and second reserved balls. More specifically, the second variation pattern determination table is provided with a separate table according to the total number of reserved balls so that the variation time is extremely short when the total number of reserved balls is equal to or greater than a specified value. I have. The prescribed value of the present embodiment is the upper limit value of the total number of reserved balls (that is, “8” which is the sum of the maximum number of first reserved balls and the maximum number of second reserved balls).

  In more detail, in the table for each reservation in which the total number of reserved balls is less than “8” (that is, the total number of reserved balls is “0” to “7”), the normal “small hit effect (non- The variation pattern of “shortening” is determined, and the variation time is “10 seconds” as an example. On the other hand, in the table for each reservation in which the total number of reserved balls is “8”, the fluctuation pattern of “small hit effect (ultra-shortened)” whose fluctuation time is extremely short is determined, and the fluctuation time is “0.1 second” as an example. is there.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the result of the second jackpot determination is a loss in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, one of “non-reach (shortened)”, “reach effect H”, and “reach effect I” is determined. However, “non-reach (shortening)” is mainly determined. The “reach effect H” and the “reach effect I” are the fluctuation patterns of the reach effect with extremely short fluctuation time. For example, each fluctuation time is “3 seconds” and “5 seconds”. The “non-reach (shortened)” is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the “reach effect H” and the “reach effect I” and the fluctuation time is longer than the “small hit effect (super-shortened)”. "1 second".

  In addition, in the second variation pattern determination table, instead of the table for each reservation in which the total number of reserved balls is "0" to "7", a plurality of reserved balls corresponding to the total number of reserved balls "0" to "7" respectively. A table may be provided. In addition, a plurality of holding-specific tables provided in the second variation pattern determination table are also set so that the rate at which each variation pattern is determined according to the second number of reserved balls or the total number of reserved balls changes for each game state. May be done.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the main control board 41 fluctuates the first special symbol or the second special symbol for a fluctuation time determined according to the determined fluctuation pattern. The sub-control board 58 controls the notification effect according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control board 41. The fluctuating time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is equal to the rendering time of the first notification effect and the second notification effect, respectively.

  Specifically, the main control board 41 starts the change of the first special symbol according to the first change pattern based on the first change pattern determination random number. In addition, the main control board 41 starts the change of the second special symbol according to the second change pattern based on the second change pattern determination random number. The main control board 41 transmits, to the sub-control board 58, a fluctuation pattern specification command which is a control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table. The sub-control board 58 starts the change display of the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, respectively, in synchronization with the start of the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that have started to change ends, the main control board 41 displays the fluctuating first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, for a predetermined stop display time (this time). For 0.8 seconds in the embodiment), the final display is performed. The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, respectively, in synchronization with the stop display time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, the sub-control board 58 uses the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol as well as the display screen 28, the movable body 31, the speaker 48, and the like to perform the notification effect according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Execute.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the flow of the game of the pachinko machine 1 and the transition of the game state will be described with an example of a case where a big hit occurs in the normal state. As described above, the average of the variation time determined according to the variation pattern determined when the second jackpot determination is performed in the normal state is determined when the first jackpot determination is performed in the normal state. It is longer than the average of the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern performed. Here, as the fluctuation time is shorter, the number of times of judgment per unit time by the big hit judgment is larger. Therefore, in the normal state, the number of times per unit time determined by the second big hit determination is smaller than the number of times per unit time determined by the first big hit determination. Since the jackpot probability in the first jackpot determination is equal to the jackpot probability in the second jackpot determination, the greater the number of determinations per unit time by the jackpot determination, the greater the number of times the jackpot game is executed per unit time.

  In the normal state (that is, in the non-time saving state), the rate at which the opening and closing member of the starting electric accessory 15 is opened is lower than the rate at which the opening and closing member of the starting electric accessory 15 is opened in the time reduction state. Therefore, in the normal state, the game ball rarely wins the starting electric accessory 15. Further, in the present embodiment, approximately 25% of the right-hit game balls in the normal state win the second starting port 16. The number of prize balls when a game ball wins in the second starting port 16 is three. Therefore, when the right hit is continuously performed in the normal state, the ball held by the player slightly decreases. Therefore, in the normal state, it is more advantageous for the player to perform a left strike than to perform a right strike. Therefore, the player proceeds with the game by performing a left-hand hit in the normal state. As a result, the jackpot determination performed in the normal state is almost the first jackpot determination.

  In the normal state, when the first big hit is determined by the first big hit determination, a 5R big hit game is performed. When the jackpot game is over, the gaming state transitions to any of the non-probability fluctuation reduction time state (35%), the probability fluctuation reduction time state (15%), and the probability fluctuation non reduction time state (50%). Hereinafter, the case where each game state is shifted will be described by dividing into cases.

  A description will be given of a case where a transition from the normal state to the non-probability fluctuation time saving state through the jackpot game based on the first jackpot. In the non-stochastic fluctuation time-saving state, the rate at which the opening and closing member of the starting electric auditors product 15 is opened is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Thus, in the non-probability fluctuation time saving state, the ratio of right-hit game balls to the starting electric accessory 15 is higher than the ratio of left-hit game balls to the first starting port 14. . Therefore, in the non-probability fluctuation time-saving state, it is more advantageous for the player to perform right-handing than to perform left-handing. Therefore, the player proceeds with the game by right-handing in the non-probability fluctuation time reduction state. Further, since the second starting port 16 is disposed below the starting electric accessory 15, among the right-hitting game balls, the game balls that do not win the starting electric accessory 15 are the second starting ports. 16 may be won. However, since a part of the game ball hit right in the time reduction state wins the starting electric accessory 15, the ratio of the game ball hit right in the time reduction state to the second starting port 16 is the right in the normal state. It is lower than the ratio (approximately 25%) of the hit game balls winning the second starting port 16. In the present embodiment, the rate at which game balls hit right in the non-probability fluctuation time saving state enter the second starting port 16 is about 10%.

  By the way, in the non-probability fluctuation time saving state, the fluctuation time determined according to the second fluctuation pattern determined when the result of the second big hit determination is other than the second big hit (losing or small hit) is 600 seconds. Very long with. Therefore, in the non-probability fluctuation time saving state, although the game ball can win the second starting port 16, even if it wins, the second big hit determination is substantially not performed. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment can perform the first big hit determination even when the second special symbol change display is being executed based on the second big hit determination. As a result, the jackpot determination performed in the non-probability fluctuation time reduction state is substantially the first jackpot determination.

  When the number of times of determination reaches the number of time savings (40 in the present embodiment) in the non-probability fluctuation time reduction state, the state shifts from the non-probability fluctuation time reduction state to the normal state without going through the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the first jackpot determination determines that the first jackpot has been reached before the number of determinations reaches the number of time savings, the 5R jackpot game is performed. When the jackpot game ends, the game state is any of the non-probability fluctuation time reduction state, the probability fluctuation time reduction state, and the probability fluctuation non-time reduction state, similarly to the case where the first big hit determination is made in the normal state as the first big hit. Crab.

  A case will be described in which a transition from the normal state to the probability-variation time-saving state is made via a jackpot game based on the first jackpot. In the probability variation reduction time state, as in the non-probability variation reduction time state, the player proceeds with the game by right-handed. In the probability variation time-saving state, compared to the above-mentioned non-probability variation time-saving state, the point where the jackpot probability is high, and the point where the time-saving state continues until the next jackpot (that is, the number of judgments reaches the (The point that it does not shift to the normal state). Therefore, the detailed description is omitted. In the present embodiment, the rate at which the right-hitting game ball wins the second starting port 16 in the probability variation time saving state is about 10%.

  A description will be given of a case where a transition from the normal state to the probability fluctuation non-saving time state through the jackpot game based on the first jackpot. As described above, the average of the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern determined when the second jackpot determination is performed in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state is the first in the normal state or the probability fluctuation non-time saving state. The variation time is shorter than the average of the variation time determined according to the variation pattern determined when the jackpot determination is performed. In other words, unlike the above-described non-probability fluctuation time reduction state and the probability fluctuation time reduction state, the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern for notifying the result of the second jackpot determination is as short as 10 seconds or less. . In particular, in the second big hit judgment in the probability fluctuation non-short-time state, since the small hit is mainly won, the fluctuation pattern that informs the judgment result is a fluctuation of about 10 seconds, except when the total number of reserved balls is eight. It becomes a pattern (see FIG. 8).

  Therefore, in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the number of times per unit time determined by the second big hit determination is larger than the number of times per unit time determined by the first big hit determination. Therefore, in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state, it is more advantageous for the player to make a right strike than to make a left strike. Therefore, the player advances the game by right-handing in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state. Further, in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the rate at which the opening and closing member of the starting electric accessory 15 is opened is lower than in the time reduction state. Therefore, in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state, the gaming ball rarely wins the starting electric combination 15. As a result, in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state, as a basic game progress mode, when a right-hit game ball wins the first starting port 14, the first big hit determination is executed and the second starting port is determined. When the player wins No. 16, the second big hit determination is executed.

  In the second big hit determination, the small hit probability is set very high at about 1 / 1.03. For this reason, many of the second big hit determinations are determined to be small hits. If it is determined that the small hit, a small hit game is performed. As described above, since the game state does not change before and after the small hit game, the player acquires the prize ball in the frequently occurring small hit game until it is determined to be the second big hit. That is, the probability fluctuation non-saving time state is a so-called small hit rush state in which small hit games are frequently executed.

  In the small hit rush state, the special winning opening 17 is frequently opened, so that the right-playing game ball in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state is inserted into the second starting opening 16 arranged below the special winning opening 17. The winning ratio is lower than the winning ratio (about 25%) of the right-playing game ball in the normal state in the second starting port 16. In the present embodiment, the rate at which game balls hit right in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state win the second starting port 16 is about 23%. In addition, the rate at which game balls hit right in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state win the first starting port 14 is lower than the rate of winning the second starting port 16, for example, about 10%. Note that a game ball hit right in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state may be easier to win in the first starting port 14 than in the second starting port 16, or may be won in the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 16. The proportions may be substantially equal.

  If it is determined by the second jackpot determination that the jackpot is a second jackpot, a 15R jackpot game, a 5R jackpot game, or a 2R jackpot game is performed. When the jackpot game ends, the gaming state shifts to one of a normal state (35%) and a probability variation non-saving time state (65%). When the state shifts to the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the small hit rush state is continued.

  Here, in the probability fluctuation non-shortening state of the present embodiment, when the result of the first big hit determination is a loss, a fluctuation pattern (0.1 second) of "non-reach (ultra shortening)" is mainly executed (FIG. 7). That is, even if a game ball wins in the first starting port 14, the first big hit determination and the first notification effect based on the winning are quickly executed (that is, the first reserved random number is quickly consumed). In a state where the first reserved random number is quickly digested, the number of first reserved balls rarely reaches the maximum first reserved ball number of “4”.

  Then, in a state where the first reserved ball number has not reached the maximum first reserved ball number, even if the second reserved ball number has increased to the maximum second reserved ball number of “4”, the total reserved ball number described above. The number does not reach its upper limit of “8” (that is, the total number of reserved balls is less than “8”). In this case, the variation pattern of “small hit effect (non-shortened)” is determined according to the result of the second big hit determination based on the second reserved random number (ie, small hit) (see FIG. 8). Thus, by continuously winning the second starting port 16, a normal small hit rush state is generated in which the small hit game is executed every time the fluctuation time of “10 seconds” elapses.

  On the other hand, in the probability fluctuation non-short-time state, when the result of the first big hit determination is a loss, the fluctuation pattern of “long time effect (SUPER)” may be determined. During the fluctuation period (180 seconds) in which the fluctuation pattern of “long time effect (SUPER)” is executed, the first reserved random number is not digested. The number of first reserved balls tends to increase to “4” which is the maximum number of first reserved balls.

  When the number of the first reserved balls reaches the maximum number of the first reserved balls, when the number of the second reserved balls increases to "4", which is the maximum number of the second reserved balls, the total number of the reserved balls mentioned above becomes the upper limit. The value "8" is reached. In this case, a variation pattern of “small hit effect (super-shortened)” is determined according to the result of the second big hit determination based on the second reserved random number (ie, small hit) (see FIG. 8). Thus, during the execution of the “long-period effect (SUPER)” variation pattern, a small hit occurs every time the “0.1 second” variation time elapses, provided that the total number of pending balls is “8”. A super small hit rush state in which the game is executed is generated.

  Here, in the probability fluctuation non-short-time state, since the frequency of occurrence of small hits based on the result of the second big hit determination is relatively high (that is, the frequency of occurrence of small hits is higher than other game states), the player This is an advantageous gaming state. The small hit occurrence frequency is a frequency at which the small hit game is executed per unit time under the condition that the second big hit determination is continuously executed. If the small hit probability in the second big hit determination is constant, the occurrence frequency of the small hit depends on the execution time of the second notification effect for notifying the result of the big hit determination (that is, the variation time of the second variation pattern). Change. Specifically, as the execution time of the second notification effect is shorter, the frequency of occurrence of small hits is more likely to be improved. As the frequency of occurrence of small hits increases, the number of prize balls (so-called payout speed) that can be obtained by the player through the small hit game is likely to increase.

  In the probability variation non-saving time state of the present embodiment, a small hit rush state of a plurality of patterns having different payout speeds is provided. In the super small hit rush state, the frequency of occurrence of small hits per unit time (that is, payout speed) is improved as compared with the normal small hit rush state. Note that even during the execution of the “long-period effect (SUPER)” fluctuation pattern, when the total number of reserved balls becomes less than “8”, the state returns to the normal small hit rush state. In this case, if the variation pattern of “long time effect (SUPER)” is being executed, when the total number of reserved balls reaches “8” again, the state returns to the super small hit rush state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is “jackpot C, E to G”, the probability fluctuation non-shortening state continues from the end of the jackpot game to the start of the next jackpot game. In the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, not only the normal small hit rush state but also a more advantageous super small hit rush state may be executed. If the jackpot type is “big hit A”, the non-probability fluctuation time reduction state continues until the next big hit game starts to be executed or until the number of times of determination reaches the number of time savings (40 in the present embodiment). Thereafter, the gaming state shifts to the “normal state”. When the jackpot type is “big hit B”, the probability fluctuation time reduction state continues from the end of the big hit game to the start of execution of the next big hit game. When the jackpot type is "big hit D", neither the probability fluctuation state nor the time saving state occurs after the end of the big hit game, and the normal state is set. It should be noted that the time saving state and the probability fluctuation state also end when the big hit game starts. In this case, the number of determinations is reset to “0”. Such a game specification is an unprecedented new one.

  Note that the number of continuations of the time saving state is not limited to the number of time savings in the present embodiment. Further, the termination condition of the probability fluctuation state is not limited to the example of the present embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may be a so-called ST machine in which the probability variation state ends when the number of determinations reaches a specified number. Further, the pachinko machine 1 may provide a specific area inside the special winning opening 17 and generate a probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game when the game ball passes through the specific area during the jackpot game. . Further, the pachinko machine 1 may perform a down-drawing lottery for terminating the probability variation state for each one of the jackpot determinations, and may end the probability variation state when a win in the fall-down lottery.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a left-handed hit is performed in a normal state and a right-handed hit is performed in a game state other than the normal state to advance a game. The pachinko machine 1 may employ, for example, a game in which the player makes a right-handed operation in the normal state and a left-handed operation in the probability variation time reduction state.

  The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main processing of the control program (see FIG. 10) is executed by the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 3) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the main process is started, first, a command output process is performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub-control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is the control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main processing performed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, detection signals are output from various switches such as a normal symbol operation gate 12, a first starting port switch 71, a starting electric accessory switch 72, a second starting port switch 73, a large winning opening switch 75, and a general winning opening switch 76. Is supplied. If a detection signal is detected, flags corresponding to various switches (large winning opening winning flag, first starting opening winning flag, starting electric accessory winning flag, second starting opening winning flag, general winning opening winning flag, etc.) Becomes “ON”. The information of this flag is referred to in later-described first special symbol processing, second special symbol processing, payout processing, and the like.

  Next, a counter updating process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added, and the first special symbol variation time counter and the second special symbol variation timer, which are timer counters for measuring the variation time of each special symbol. The values of the time counters are respectively decremented. The values of the first special symbol variation time counter and the second special symbol variation time counter are not subtracted during the execution of the small hit game.

  Next, a special electric accessory processing is performed (S13). Although the details will be described later, in the special electric auditors processing, a process for controlling the operation of the big hit game and the small hit game (mainly, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member of the big winning port 17) and the game after the big hit game end Processing relating to the state is performed (see FIG. 18).

  Next, a first special symbol process is performed (S14). Although details will be described later, in the first special symbol processing, the first big hit determination, the determination of the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the determination of the first special symbol, the game state transition processing, and the like are performed (FIGS. 11 to 11). 15).

  Next, a second special symbol processing is performed (S15). As will be described in detail later, in the second special symbol processing, the second big hit determination, the determination of the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the determination of the second special symbol, the game state transition processing, and the like are performed (FIGS. 15 to 15). 17).

  Next, the ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S16). In the ordinary electric accessory processing, a process for controlling the operation of the normal winning game is performed when the normal winning is achieved. If the time reduction state has occurred, the CPU 51 opens the opening / closing member of the starting electric accessory 15 longer than in the non-time reduction state. If the time-saving flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 51 determines that the vehicle is in the time-saving state.

  Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S17). In the normal symbol processing, a random number per normal is acquired when the normal symbol operation switch 74 detects a game ball. Based on the obtained random numbers, processing such as determination of a normal hit and storage of a command for controlling fluctuation of a normal symbol are performed. As described above, the normal hit determination is made based on the respective normal hit probabilities (99/100 or 1/100) depending on whether or not a time-saving state has occurred.

  Next, a payout process is performed (S18). In the payout process, the payout of the prize balls is controlled. Specifically, when the special winning opening winning flag is “ON”, it is determined that the special winning opening 17 has been won, and a winning command indicating the number of 14 winning balls is stored in the RAM 52. If the first starting port winning flag is “ON”, it is determined that the first starting port 14 has been won, and a winning command indicating the number of four winning balls is stored in the RAM 52. When the starting electric accessory winning flag is “ON”, it is determined that the starting electric accessory 15 has won, and a winning command indicating the number of one winning ball is stored in the RAM 52. When the second starting port winning flag is “ON”, it is determined that the second starting port 16 has been won, and a winning command indicating the number of three winning balls is stored in the RAM 52. If the general winning opening flag is "ON", it is determined that the general winning opening 19 has been won, and a winning command indicating the number of 10 winning balls is stored in the RAM 52. The winning command stored in the RAM 52 is transmitted to the payout control board 45 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. After that, each winning flag becomes “OFF”. When receiving each winning command, the CPU 45a of the payout control board 45 controls the operation of the winning ball payout device 49 and pays out a winning ball according to the number of winning balls indicated by each winning command.

  Next, an error check (S19) and an information output process (S20) are performed. In the error check, when an error has occurred, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various information is output to the hall computer.

  The details of the first special symbol processing (S14, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the flags used in the first special symbol processing will be described. In the RAM 52, in addition to the first starting opening winning flag, the starting electric accessory winning flag, and the second starting opening winning flag described above, a big hit game state flag, a small hit game state flag, a first special symbol display state flag, A second special symbol display state flag, a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag, and the like are stored.

  The big hit game state flag is set to “ON” by storing “1” during the big hit game, and is set to “OFF” by storing “0” when the big hit game is not being played. The small hitting game state flag is set to “ON” while “1” is stored during the small hitting game, and is set to “OFF” when no small hitting game is being performed. The first special symbol display state flag is “1” when the first special symbol is changing (during change), “2” when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed (during stop display), “0” is stored when one special symbol is not being stopped and displayed. The second special symbol display state flag is “1” when the second special symbol is changing (during change), “2” when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed (during stop display), "0" is stored when the two special symbols are not in the stop display. The probability change flag is set to “ON” because “1” is stored during the probability change state. The time reduction flag is set to “ON” while “1” is stored during the time reduction state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the first special symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 14 based on the state of the first starting port winning flag (S51). . If the first starting opening winning flag is "OFF" (S51: NO), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the starting electric auditors goods 15 based on the state of the starting electric auditors winning flag (S52). . If the starting electric accessory winning flag is “OFF” (S52: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S61 (see FIG. 12).

  If the first starting opening winning flag is "ON" (S51: YES), or if the starting electric accessory winning flag is "ON" (S52: YES), whether or not the first reserved ball number is "4" is determined. Is determined (S53). If the number of the first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “4” (S53: YES), the number of the first reserved balls that can be stored has reached the upper limit, and thus the processing shifts to the determination of S61.

  If the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S53: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S54). Next, various random numbers are acquired and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first jackpot relationship information storage area (see FIG. 4) (S55). Specifically, the first jackpot random number column contains the value of the first jackpot determination counter, the first special symbol determination random number column contains the value of the first special symbol determination counter, and the first variation pattern determination random number column contains the first variable. The values of the one-fluctuation pattern determination counters are stored in the RAM 52, respectively.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined based on the state of the big hit game state flag and the small hit game state flag whether or not a win game state (big hit game state or small hit game state) (S61). When either the big hitting game state flag or the small hitting game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the game is in the hitting game state (S61: YES), and the process returns to the main processing. When both the big hitting game state flag and the small hitting game state flag are “OFF”, it is determined that the game is not in the hitting game state (S61: NO), and the first special symbol display state flag is used to determine the first special symbol display state flag. It is determined whether the symbol is changing (S62). When the first special symbol display state flag is not “1”, it is determined that the first special symbol is not changing (S62: NO), and the first special symbol display state flag is changed according to the state of the first special symbol display state flag. It is determined whether or not the stop display is being performed (S63). If the first special symbol display state flag is not “2”, it is determined that the first special symbol is not being stopped and displayed (S63: NO), and the process proceeds to S71 (see FIG. 13) to determine the first big hit. Are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, first, it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball count is equal to or more than “1” (S71). If the first reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S71: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the first reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S71: YES), the first reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is decremented by "1" (S72). Next, the determination area of the first jackpot relationship information storage area (see FIG. 4) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S73).

  Next, a first jackpot determination is performed according to whether or not the state is in the probability fluctuation state (S74). In S74, with reference to the state of the probability variation flag, it is specified whether or not the probability variation state has occurred at the present time. The low-probability determination table or the high-probability determination table is selected according to the result of specifying whether the probability fluctuation state has occurred. Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a low probability determination table and a high probability determination table as tables for performing the first big hit determination. The low probability determination table is a table used for the first big hit determination in the non-probability fluctuation state, and defines a random value of a big hit random number corresponding to “big hit” and “losing”, respectively. The high probability determination table is a table used for the first big hit determination in the probability fluctuation state, and defines a random value of a big hit random number corresponding to “big hit” and “losing”, respectively. The low-probability determination table or the high-probability determination table is selected according to the result of specifying whether or not the probability fluctuation state has occurred. With reference to the selected low-probability determination table or high-probability determination table, it is determined whether the first random number stored in the determination area shifted in S73 corresponds to “big hit” or “loss”. You. Thereby, the first jackpot determination based on the undetermined first jackpot random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first jackpot random numbers are stored.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first big hit determination may be performed during the change of the second special symbol when the result of the second big hit determination is the second big hit. In this case, in order to prevent the first jackpot and the second jackpot from being determined in an overlapping manner, the first jackpot is determined without the jackpot. That is, the first big hit determination is performed by defining the random value corresponding to "big hit" as the random value corresponding to "losing". As a result, all of the defined random numbers of the jackpot random numbers correspond to “losing”, so that the pachinko machine 1 performs the first special symbol change during the change of the second special symbol based on the determination of the second jackpot. It is possible to avoid being determined as a jackpot.

  Next, a first special symbol determination process is performed (S75). In the first special symbol determination process, the first special symbol is determined according to the result of the first big hit determination. Specifically, when the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol is determined as the first special symbol. More specifically, the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 5) is referred to and corresponds to the value of the first special symbol determination random number acquired simultaneously with the jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S73. The first special symbol to be performed is determined. Thereby, the jackpot type is determined. On the other hand, when the result of the first big hit determination is a loss, the loss symbol is determined as the first special symbol.

  Next, a first variation pattern determination process is performed (S81). In the first variation pattern determination process, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined. In detail, among the first variation pattern determination tables (see FIG. 7) stored in the ROM 53, a table corresponding to the gaming state at the time of the first big hit determination and the result of the first big hit determination is referred to, The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Furthermore, when the gaming state at the time of the first big hit determination is the normal state and the result of the first big hit determination is a loss, the “non-reach” of the variation time according to the first reserved ball number is the first special symbol. Is determined by the variation pattern.

  When the first variation pattern is determined, a first variation pattern designation command for designating the determined first variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S82). The first variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of the next main process. The fluctuation time of the first special symbol determined according to the determined first fluctuation pattern is set in the first special symbol fluctuation time counter (S83). “1” indicating that the first special symbol is changing is stored in the first special symbol display state flag (S84), and the process returns to the main process.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, in the determination of S62, if “1” is stored in the first special symbol display state flag, it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S62: YES). ), It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed based on the value of the first special symbol fluctuation time counter set in S83 (see FIG. 13) (S101). If the value of the first special symbol variation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed yet (S101: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the fluctuation time has elapsed (S101: YES), the first special symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S102). The first special symbol stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub-control board 58 by the command output process (S10, see FIG. 10), and instructs the first special symbol and the first effect symbol on the display screen 28 to stop changing. . Next, the predetermined stop display time is stored in the first special symbol stop time counter (S103). “2” indicating that the first special symbol is being stopped and displayed is stored in the first special symbol display state flag (S104), and the process returns to the main process.

  Also, in the determination of S63, when "2" is stored in the first special symbol display state flag, it is determined that the first special symbol is being stopped and displayed (S63: YES), and set in S103. Based on the value of the first special symbol stop time counter, it is determined whether the stop display time has elapsed (S106). If the value of the first special symbol stop time counter is not "0", it is determined that the stop display time has not yet elapsed (S106: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the stop display time has elapsed (S106: YES), “0” indicating that the first special symbol is not changing or not being stopped is stored in the first special symbol display state flag (S107).

  Next, a forced stop process is performed (S108). As will be described in detail later, in the forcible stop processing, when the big hit symbol is stopped in one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a process of forcibly stopping the other special symbol with a loss is performed. Next, a game state transition process is performed (S109). As will be described in detail later, in the game state transition process, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the game is shifted to the jackpot game, and when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, various flags are controlled to terminate the time-saving state. Is performed. The processing returns to the main processing.

  The forced stop process (S108, see FIG. 12) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, when the forced stop processing is started, first, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol among the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a big hit symbol (S111). If it is not a big hit symbol (S111: NO), the processing returns to the first special symbol processing (see FIG. 12).

  In the case of the jackpot symbol (S111: YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is not the stopped special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "the other special symbol") among the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changing. Is performed (S112). If the other special symbol is not changing (S112: NO), the process returns to the first special symbol process.

  If the other special symbol is changing (S112: YES), a forced stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S113). The forced stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub-control board 58 by a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10). The forced stop command instructs the changing special symbol (that is, the other special symbol) and the effect symbol to be forcibly changed and stopped in a manner indicating a loss. Here, the big hit symbol may stop as the first special symbol during the change of the second special symbol based on the small hit determination in the second big hit determination. In this case, the second special symbol is rewritten from the small hit symbol to the lost symbol. Similarly, the second effect symbol is also changed from the mode indicating the small hit to the mode indicating the loss and stops.

  Next, the predetermined stop display time is stored in the special symbol stop time counter corresponding to the other special symbol (S114). “2” indicating that the special symbol is being stopped and displayed is stored in the special symbol display state flag corresponding to the other special symbol (S115), and the process returns to the main process.

  The game state transition processing (S109, see FIG. 12) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, when the game state transition process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S121). In the case of a big hit (S121: YES), the big hit gaming state flag is set to "ON" (S122). The number of rounds associated with the jackpot type is set in the R counter (S123). The R counter is a counter that counts the number of rounds executed in the big hit game, and is stored in the RAM 52. Specifically, when the jackpot type is any of “jackpots A to C, F”, “5” is stored in the R counter. If the jackpot type is any of "jackpot D and E", "2" is stored in the R counter. When the jackpot type is “big hit G”, “15” is stored in the R counter.

  Next, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game is started is stored in the RAM 52 (S124). The jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. Next, the value of the determination count counter is reset to “0” (S125). The determination count counter is a counter that counts the number of determinations, and is stored in the RAM 52. Next, if there is a time reduction flag and a probability variation flag that are “ON”, both are set to “OFF” (S126, S127). That is, the gaming state during the jackpot game is the normal state. The processing returns to the first special symbol processing (see FIG. 12).

  On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss (S121: NO), it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a small hit (S131). If it is not a small hit (S131: NO), the process proceeds to S133. In the case of a small hit (S131: YES), the small hit gaming state flag is set to "ON" (S132).

  Next, “1” is added to the determination count counter (S133). Next, it is determined whether or not the state is in the probability variation state based on the state of the probability variation flag (S134). When the probability variation flag is “ON” (S134: YES), the processing returns to the first special symbol processing. When the probability variation flag is “OFF” (S134: NO), it is determined whether or not the state is in the time reduction state based on the state of the time reduction flag (S135). When the time saving flag is “OFF” (S135: NO), the processing returns to the first special symbol processing.

  When the time saving flag is “ON” (S135: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of determinations is the number of time savings (40) based on the value of the determination number counter (S136). If the value of the determination counter is not "40" (S136: NO), the process returns to the first special symbol process. When the value of the determination number counter is "40" (S136: YES), the time saving flag is set to "OFF" (S137). Next, the processing returns to the first special symbol processing.

  The details of the second special symbol processing (S15, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 16, when the second special symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 16 based on the state of the second starting port winning flag (S151). . If the second starting port winning flag is "OFF" (S151: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S161.

  When the second starting port winning flag is "ON" (S151: YES), it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball count is "4" (S152). If the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "4" (S152: YES), the number of storable second reserved balls has reached the upper limit, and the process proceeds to the determination of S161.

  If the second reserved ball count is not “4” (S152: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 (S153). Next, various random numbers are acquired and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second jackpot relationship information storage area (not shown) (S154). Specifically, the value of the second jackpot determination counter is in the second jackpot random number column, the value of the second special symbol determination counter is in the second special symbol determination random number column, and the value of the second special symbol determination random number column is in the second variation pattern determination random number column. The values of the two-fluctuation pattern determination counters are stored in the RAM 52, respectively.

  Next, it is determined based on the state of the big hit game state flag and the small hit game state flag whether or not a win game state (big hit game state or small hit game state) (S161). If either the big hit game state flag or the small hit game state flag is "ON", it is determined that the game is in the hit game state (S161: YES), and the process returns to the main processing. When both the big hitting game state flag and the small hitting game state flag are “OFF”, it is determined that the game is not in the hitting game state (S161: NO), and the second special symbol display state flag is used to determine the second special symbol display state flag. It is determined whether or not the symbol is changing (S162). When the second special symbol display state flag is not “1”, it is determined that the first special symbol is not changing (S162: NO), and the first special symbol is determined according to the state of the second special symbol display state flag. It is determined whether or not the stop display is being performed (S163). If the second special symbol display state flag is not “2”, it is determined that the first special symbol is not being stopped and displayed (S163: NO), and the process proceeds to S171 (see FIG. 17) to determine the second big hit. Are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, first, it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is “1” or more (S171). If the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is “0” (S171: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the second reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S171: YES), the second reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S172). Next, the determination area of the second jackpot relationship information storage area (not shown) is shifted to the storage area of the next number (S173).

  Next, a second jackpot determination is made according to whether or not the state is in the probability fluctuation state (S174). In S174, with reference to the state of the probability variation flag, it is specified whether or not the probability variation state has occurred at the present time. The low-probability determination table or the high-probability determination table is selected according to the result of specifying whether or not the probability fluctuation state has occurred. Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a low probability determination table and a high probability determination table as tables for performing the second big hit determination. The low-probability determination table is a table used for the second big-hit determination in the non-probability changing state, and defines a random number value of a big-hit random number corresponding to each of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. . The high probability determination table is a table used for the second big hit determination in the probability fluctuation state, and defines a random value of a big hit random number corresponding to “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”, respectively. The low-probability determination table or the high-probability determination table is selected according to the result of specifying whether or not the probability fluctuation state has occurred. With reference to the selected low-probability determination table or high-probability determination table, the second jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S173 is any of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. It is determined whether they correspond. Thereby, the second big hit determination based on the undetermined second big hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second big hit determination may be performed during the change of the first special symbol when the result of the first big hit determination is the first big hit. In this case, in order to prevent the first jackpot and the second jackpot from being determined redundantly, the jackpot is excluded and the second jackpot determination is performed. That is, the second big hit determination is performed by defining the random value corresponding to "big hit" as the random value corresponding to "losing". As a result, the random number value of the defined jackpot random number corresponds to “losing” or “small jackpot”, so that the pachinko machine 1 changes the first special symbol based on the determination as the first jackpot. It is possible to avoid being determined as a second big hit. As described above, since the pachinko machine 1 can avoid being determined as the first jackpot during the change of the second special symbol based on being determined as the second jackpot, the first jackpot and the second jackpot are different. Duplicate determinations can be avoided.

  Next, a second special symbol determination process is performed (S175). In the second special symbol determination process, the second special symbol is determined according to the result of the second big hit determination. Specifically, when the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol is determined as the second special symbol. More specifically, the second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) is referred to and corresponds to the value of the second special symbol determination random number acquired simultaneously with the jackpot random number stored in the determination area shifted in S173. The second special symbol to be performed is determined. Thereby, the jackpot type is determined. On the other hand, when the result of the second big hit determination is a loss, the loss symbol is determined as the second special symbol. If the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit, a small hit symbol is determined as the second special symbol.

  Next, a second variation pattern determination process is performed (S181). In the second variation pattern determination process, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined. In detail, of the second variation pattern determination tables (see FIG. 8) stored in the ROM 53, a table corresponding to the gaming state at the time of the second big hit determination and the result of the second big hit determination is referred to, and the second The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Furthermore, when the gaming state at the time of the second big hit determination is the probability fluctuation non-shortening time state and the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit, the “small hit effect” of the change time according to the total number of reserved balls is The variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined.

  When the second variation pattern is determined, a second variation pattern designation command for designating the determined second variation pattern is stored in the RAM 52 (S182). The second variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 58 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol determined according to the determined second fluctuation pattern is set in the second special symbol fluctuation time counter (S183). “1” indicating that the second special symbol is changing is stored in the second special symbol display state flag (S184), and the process returns to the main process.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16, when “1” is stored in the second special symbol display state flag in the determination of S162, it is determined that the second special symbol is changing (S162: YES). ), It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed based on the value of the second special symbol fluctuation time counter set in S183 (see FIG. 17) (S191). If the value of the second special symbol variation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the variation time has not yet elapsed (S191: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the fluctuating time has elapsed (S191: YES), a second special symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52 (S192). The second special symbol stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub-control board 58 by a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10), and instructs the second special symbol and the second effect symbol on the display screen 28 to stop changing. . Next, the predetermined stop display time is stored in the second special symbol stop time counter (S193). “2” indicating that the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed is stored in the second special symbol display state flag (S194), and the process returns to the main process.

  In addition, in the determination of S163, when “2” is stored in the second special symbol display state flag, it is determined that the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed (S163: YES), and set in S193. Based on the value of the second special symbol stop time counter, it is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (S196). If the value of the second special symbol stop time counter is not "0", it is determined that the stop display time has not yet elapsed (S196: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the stop display time has elapsed (S196: YES), “0” indicating that the second special symbol is not changing or not being stopped is stored in the second special symbol display state flag (S197). Next, a forced stop process (see FIG. 14) is performed (S198). A game state transition process (see FIG. 15) is performed (S199), and the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the special electric auditors product process (S13, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the flags used in the special electric accessory processing will be described. The RAM 52 stores a special winning opening opening flag and the like. The special winning opening opening flag is set to “ON” and “ON” when the special winning opening 17 is open and “0” is stored when the special winning opening 17 is closed. To "OFF".

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the special electric auditors product process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the game is in the big hit game state based on the state of the big hit game state flag (S201). When the big hit gaming state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is set (S201: YES), and it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 17 is open according to the state of the big winning opening opening flag. Is performed (S202).

  When the special winning opening flag is "OFF", it is determined that the special winning opening 17 is closed (S202: NO), and it is determined whether the closing time of the special winning opening 17 has elapsed (S203). If the value of the special winning opening closing time counter, which is a timer counter, is not "0", it is determined that the closing time has not yet elapsed (S203: NO), and the special winning opening is continuously closed. The processing returns to the main processing. On the other hand, when the value of the special winning opening closing time counter is “0”, it is determined that the closing time has elapsed (S203: YES), and the value of the R counter stored in the RAM 52 is “0”. It is determined whether or not there is (S204). The R counter is set in the process of S123 (see FIG. 15), and is decremented by one for each round in S206 described later.

  If the value of the R counter is not “0” and it is determined that the special winning opening 17 has not been opened for a predetermined number of rounds yet (S204: NO), the special winning opening opening command for opening the special winning opening 17 is determined. Is stored in the RAM 52 (S205). The special winning opening command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process executed next time. Next, the value of the R counter stored in the RAM 52 is decremented by "1" (S206). Next, the special winning opening flag is set to "ON" (S207). Next, the first opening time (30 seconds) is set in the first opening time counter which is a timer counter (S208). Next, the value of the specific winning number counter is cleared to “0” (S209), and the process returns to the main process.

  In addition, in S202, when the special winning opening flag is “ON”, it is determined that the special winning opening 17 is open (S202: YES), and the special winning opening is opened depending on the state of the special winning opening flag. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 17 (S211). When the special winning opening winning flag is "OFF", it is determined that no game ball has won the special winning opening 17 (S211: NO), and the process proceeds to S213. When the special winning opening winning flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the special winning opening 17 (S211: YES), and "1" is added to the value of the specific winning number counter stored in the RAM 52. Is performed (S212). The specific winning number counter counts the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening 17 (hereinafter, referred to as “specific winning number”) in one first opening / closing game and second opening / closing game.

  Next, based on the value of the specific winning number counter, it is determined whether or not the specific winning number is equal to or more than a specified upper limit number (9 in the present embodiment) (S213). When the value of the specific winning number counter counted in the processing of S212 and stored in the RAM 52 is equal to or less than “8” (S213: NO), it is determined whether the first opening time has elapsed (S214). If the value of the first opening time counter set in S208 is not “0”, it is determined that the first opening time has not yet elapsed (S214: NO), and the special winning opening 17 is continuously opened. Therefore, the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 10).

  On the other hand, if the value of the specific winning number counter stored in the RAM 52 is “9” or more (S213: YES), or if the value of the first opening time counter is “0”, the first opening time is set. When it is determined that the time has elapsed (S214: YES), a special winning opening closing command for closing the special winning opening 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S215). The special winning opening closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of the main process to be executed next time.

  Next, the special winning opening flag is set to "OFF" (S216). Next, the closing time of the special winning opening 17 is set in a special winning opening closing time counter which is a timer counter (S217), and the process returns to the main process.

  In S204, when the value of the R counter is “0” and it is determined that the special winning opening 17 has been opened for a predetermined number of rounds (S204: YES), a process of ending the big hit game is performed. Next, processing for ending the big hit game will be described. “0” is stored in the big hit game state flag and set to “OFF” (S221). Next, a game state corresponding to the jackpot type is generated (S222), and the process returns to the main process. Specifically, in the case of the big hit A, only the time reduction flag is turned “ON”. In the case of the jackpot B, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are each set to “ON”. In the case of the big hits C and E to G, only the probability variation flag is turned “ON”. In the case of the jackpot D, both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag remain “OFF”.

  Also, in S201, when the big hit game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the game is not the big hit game state (S201: NO), and it is determined whether or not the game is the small hit game state based on the state of the small hit game state flag. Is performed (S231). When the small hitting game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the small hitting gaming state is not set (S231: NO), and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 10). When the small hitting game state flag is "ON", it is determined that the small hitting game state is set (S231: YES), the small hitting game is controlled (S232), and the process returns to the main process. Since the control of the small hit game (S232) is substantially the same as the control of the big hit game (S202 to S221), the detailed description is omitted. In addition, the control of the small hit game corresponds to the point that the first open time of the control of the big hit game is the second open time, and the game state does not change before and after the small hit game, and thus corresponds to S222 of the control of the big hit game. The main difference is that no processing is performed. In the control of the small hitting game, for example, a command for opening up to 10 times at maximum so that the total opening time of the special winning opening 17 is 1.8 seconds at maximum (second opening time) is stored in the RAM 52. This command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 10) of a main process to be executed next time.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the sub-control board processing performed by the sub-control board 58 will be described. The sub-control board processing is executed by the CPU 581 according to a program stored in the ROM 583.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the sub-control board processing is started, it is determined whether or not a first variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 41 (S301). If the first variation pattern designation command has not been received (S301: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S303. When the first variation pattern designation command is received (S301: YES), a first notification effect control process is performed (S302). In the first notification effect control process, first, the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 41 is stored in the RAM 582. Next, the first notification effect is controlled according to the first variation pattern. Thereby, the symbol fluctuation of the first effect symbol on the display screen 28 is started.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern corresponding to the first notification effect executed in S302 is “long time effect (SUPER)” (S303). If it is "Long production (SUPER)" (S303: YES), chance production control processing is performed (S304). In the chance effect control process, the chance effect is executed over a period in which the first notification effect based on the “long time effect (SUPER)” is being executed. The chance effect is an effect that indicates that the first notification effect based on the “long time effect (SUPER)” is being executed, in other words, an effect that notifies that it is a chance of a super small hit rush. Details will be described later. If it is not "Long Production (SUPER)" (S303: NO), or after execution of S304, the process proceeds to the determination of S305.

  Next, it is determined whether a second variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 41 (S305). If the second variation pattern designation command has not been received (S305: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S307. When the second variation pattern designation command is received (S305: YES), a second notification effect control process is performed (S306). In the second notification effect control process, first, the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 41 is stored in the RAM 582. Next, the second notification effect is controlled according to the second variation pattern. Thereby, the symbol fluctuation of the second effect symbol on the display screen 28 is started.

  Next, it is determined whether a first special symbol stop command has been received from the main control board 41 (S307). If the first special symbol stop command has not been received (S307: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S309. When the first special symbol stop command is received (S307: YES), the first effect symbol combination indicating the result of the jackpot determination is definitely displayed (S308), and the first notification effect ends.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol stop command has been received from the main control board 41 (S309). If the second special symbol stop command has not been received (S309: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S311. When the second special symbol stop command is received (S309: YES), the combination of the second effect symbols indicating the result of the jackpot determination is definitely displayed (S310), and the second notification effect ends.

  Next, it is determined whether a forced stop command has been received from the main control board 41 (S311). If the forced stop command has not been received (S311: NO), the processing shifts to the determination of S313. When the forcible stop command is received (S311: YES), the changing effect symbol (that is, the effect symbol corresponding to the other special symbol) is forcibly stopped in a losing manner (S312). If the second jackpot is won during the execution of the first notification effect based on the “long time effect (SUPER)”, the second effect symbol is forcibly stopped in a manner indicating a loss by the above-described forced stop command. At the same time, the chance production described above is ended.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start command has been received from the main control board 41 (S313). If the jackpot game start command has not been received (S313: NO), the process returns to the determination of S301. If a jackpot game start command is received (S314: YES), a jackpot game effect is performed (S314), and the process returns to the determination of S301. The jackpot game effect is an effect executed in order to notify the player that a jackpot game is being performed.

  An effect example based on the chance effect control process (see S304 of FIG. 19) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (A), a jackpot game effect is started and a jackpot game state is generated based on winning of the first jackpot in the normal state. In the big hit game effect, a combination of a first effect symbol 81 indicating that the result of the first big hit determination is the first big hit is displayed on the display screen 28 together with a message to congratulate the big hit. As described above, in the big hit game, the game proceeds by right-handed.

  In this example, after the end of the jackpot game, the gaming state shifts to the probability fluctuation non-saving time state. As shown in FIG. 20 (B), a message "small hit rush!" Indicating that the probability fluctuation non-shortening time period has occurred is displayed on the display screen. In addition, as described above, in the probability fluctuation non-shortening state, since the game proceeds by right-handing, a message urging the player to right-hand is displayed on the display screen 28.

  The display screen 28 also includes a first reserved ball 181 in an amount corresponding to the first reserved ball number, a second reserved ball 182 in an amount corresponding to the second reserved ball number, a first effect symbol 81 and a second effect symbol. 82 is displayed. In each of the reserved balls 181 and 182, the order of notification of the determination results (so-called digestion order) is displayed by numbers. As described above, in the probability fluctuation non-shortened state, since the game proceeds by right-handing, it is easier to win the second starting port 16 than the first starting port 14 and to easily win the small hit in the second big hit determination. Therefore, the player is more interested in the result of the second jackpot determination than in the first jackpot determination. Therefore, in the present example, the second effect symbol 82 that notifies the result of the second big hit determination is displayed larger than the first effect symbol 81 that notifies the result of the first big hit determination.

  In this example, when the jackpot game ends, four first reserved balls 181 (that is, first reserved random numbers) are stored, and four second reserved balls 182 (that is, second reserved random numbers) are stored. ing. When the state shifts to the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the symbol change of the first effect symbol 81 based on the earliest first reserved ball 181 and the symbol change of the second effect symbol 82 based on the earliest second reserved ball 182 are simultaneously performed. Be started. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), three first reserved balls 181 and three second reserved balls 182 are displayed, and the simultaneous fluctuation of the first effect symbol 81 and the second effect symbol 82 occurs. Done.

  As described above, in the probability fluctuation non-shortening time state of the present embodiment, the result of the first jackpot determination is largely lost, and the “non-reach (ultra-shortened)” which is mainly the ultra-shortened fluctuation (0.1 seconds) A variation pattern is determined (see FIG. 7). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the stored first retaining ball 181 is rapidly digested by the ultrashortening fluctuation. Further, even if the first starting port 14 is newly won, the first reserved random number based on the winning is also quickly digested by the ultra-shortened fluctuation.

  In the state where the first reserved balls 181 are hard to be accumulated in this way, even if a new prize is won in the second starting port 16, the total reserved balls number is difficult to reach the upper limit value “8”, and the total reserved balls are difficult to reach. The number of reserved balls is one of “0” to “7”. In this state, the variation pattern of “small hit effect (non-shortened)” is determined in accordance with the result of the second big hit determination being substantially small (see FIG. 8).

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the stored second reserved ball 182 is digested by the relatively long symbol change of “10 seconds”, and the small hit game is executed after the change. As described above, in the small hitting game of the present embodiment, the large winning opening 17 is opened a plurality of times so that the total opening time is 1.8 seconds. You can win. Therefore, even if the small hit symbol change is relatively long, such as "10 seconds", the player can acquire many prize balls in one small hit game.

  Furthermore, since the symbol change of the small hit is relatively long as "10 seconds" and the execution period of one small hit game is relatively long, a new symbol change and the small hit game are executed within the execution period. It is easy to win the second starting port 16. As a result, by continuing the right-handed state in the probability fluctuation non-shortened state, the second reserved ball 182 is likely to increase, and the state in which the second reserved ball 182 is stored up to its upper limit of “4” is maintained. Easy to be. In the state where the first retaining balls 181 are hard to accumulate in this manner, the stored second retaining balls 182 are continuously digested with small hits by a relatively long symbol change, thereby reducing the standard payout speed. A normal small hit rush is performed.

  On the other hand, in the probability variation non-shortening state according to the present embodiment, when the result of the first big hit determination is a loss, a variation pattern of “long time effect (SUPER)” which is a long shortened variation (180 seconds) is determined. (See FIG. 7). In this case, a chance effect as illustrated below is started (S303 in FIG. 19: YES, S304).

  As shown in FIG. 21 (A), in the chance production of the present example, a character indicating a possibility that a super small hit rush may be generated, and a character indicating the progress of the super small hit rush. Is displayed on the display screen 28. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 21A, at the time when the “long production (SUPER)” is started, the first reserved ball 181 is “0” and the second reserved ball 182 is “4”. . For example, the character is a soccer player who dribble on the display screen 28. As described below, the display mode of the character changes according to the number of the first reserved balls 181.

  During the execution of the “long production (SUPER)”, the first reserved random numbers are not digested, and thus the first reserved balls 181 increase with the winning in the first starting port 14. In the example shown in FIG. 21 (B), the number of first reserved balls 181 has increased to “1” during the execution of “long production (SUPER)”. At this time, the display of the character is controlled to dribble at a higher speed and emit an aura as compared with the case where the first reserved ball 181 is “0” (see FIG. 21A).

  Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 21C, the number of first reserved balls 181 has been increased to “2” during the execution of “long time effect (SUPER)”. At this time, the display of the character is controlled to dribble at a faster speed and emit a larger aura as compared with the case where the first reserved ball 181 is “1” (see FIG. 21B). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 22A, the number of first reserved balls 181 increases to “3” during the execution of “long time effect (SUPER)”. At this time, the display of the character is controlled to dribble at a faster speed and emit a larger aura as compared with the case where the first pending ball 181 is “2” (see FIG. 21C).

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 22B, the number of first reserved balls 181 has been increased to “4”, which is the upper limit value thereof, during the execution of “long time effect (SUPER)”. In this case, in the chance effect, a special effect for notifying that it is possible to generate a super small hit rush is executed. In the special effect of this example, display control is performed so that the character dribble at the fastest speed and emits the largest aura. Further, a message indicating that a super small hit rush has been generated is displayed on the display screen 28. As described above, in the chance effect, the player can easily grasp the progress status up to the occurrence of the super small hit rush by changing the character display mode and the like according to the number of the first reserved balls 181.

  As described above, in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the state in which the second reserved ball 182 is stored up to the upper limit value “4” is easily maintained. Therefore, when the number of the first reserved balls 181 reaches “4”, the total number of reserved balls also reaches the upper limit value “8”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), during the execution of the “long time effect (SUPER)”, the second jackpot determination is performed based on the earliest second reserved ball 182, and the determination result is substantially According to the small hit, the fluctuation pattern of the “small hit effect (ultra-shortening)” which is the ultra-short fluctuation (0.1 seconds) is determined (see FIG. 8).

  As a result, the earliest second reserved ball 182 is digested by the ultra-shortened fluctuation, and the small hitting game is executed after the fluctuation. Although the total number of reserved balls temporarily decreases to “7”, the second reserved ball 182 increases to “4” by newly winning in the second starting port 16 during the execution period of the small hitting game. , The total number of reserved balls returns to “8”. Therefore, also in the next second big hit determination, the earliest second reserved ball 182 is digested by the super shortening change, and the small hit game is executed after the change. As described above, in a state where the first reserved balls 181 are easily accumulated (that is, in the execution period of the “long-time production (SUPER)”), the stored second reserved balls 182 are continuously hit with a small hit due to the super-shortening fluctuation. By being digested, a super small hit rush having a higher payout speed is executed.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the game board 2 in which the game area 4 in which the game ball can flow is formed. The game area 4 is provided with a first starting area (a first starting port 14 and a starting electric accessory 15) and a second starting area (a second starting port 16) in which game balls can enter. “Enterable” means that a game ball can pass or win.

  The CPU 51 acquires the first reserved random number when the ball enters the first start area (S55). The RAM 52 can sequentially store the acquired first reserved random numbers up to the maximum first reserved ball number “4”. The CPU 51 executes the first big hit determination based on the first reserved random number stored in the RAM 52 (S74). The symbol display unit 24 displays a first special symbol for notifying the result of the first big hit determination. The CPU 51 acquires a second reserved random number when the ball enters the second start area (S154). The RAM 52 can sequentially store the acquired second reserved random numbers up to the maximum second reserved ball number “4”. The CPU 51 executes the second big hit determination based on the second reserved random number stored in the RAM 52 (S174). The symbol display unit 24 displays a second special symbol for notifying the result of the second big hit determination.

  The CPU 51 executes the first variation pattern based on the result of the first big hit determination and the second variation pattern based on the result of the second big hit determination, and executes the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern in parallel. It is possible (S14, S15). When at least one of the first special symbol stopped and displayed in the first variation pattern and the second special symbol stopped and displayed in the second variation pattern is a mode of notifying the winning, the CPU 51 determines the winning game state ( Big hit game or small hit game) (S13). The CPU 51 controls any one of a plurality of game states in which the ratio of the variation pattern selected as the execution target is different from among a plurality of predetermined first variation patterns and second variation patterns (S109, S199). The plurality of gaming states are such that the frequency of occurrence of small hits in which a small hitting game is executed based on being determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination is a probability variation non-time saving state higher than other gaming states. Including.

  The plurality of first variation patterns to be executed in the probability variation non-shortening state include “long-time production (SUPER)” and “non-reach (extremely short)” with a shorter execution time. The plurality of second variation patterns to be executed in the probability variation non-shortening state include “small hitting effect (non-shortened)” and “small hitting effect (extremely shortened)” having a shorter execution time. When the second pending random number exists during the execution of the “long time effect (SUPER)” in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, if the total reserved ball count is less than the specific value (less than “8” in this example) , Perform “small hit effect (non-shortened)” based on the second reserved random number, and if the total reserved ball count is equal to or more than a specific value (in this example, “8” or more), “ "Small hit production (super shortening)".

  According to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to simultaneously execute the first notification effect based on the first big hit determination and the second notification effect based on the second big hit determination. In the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the frequency of occurrence of small hits based on the result of the second big hit determination is relatively high. When "non-reach (extremely shortened)" is executed in this probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the total number of reserved balls tends to be less than the specific value because the first reserved random number is quickly digested. In this case, since the "small hit effect (non-shortened)" is executed, the digestion of the second reserved random number is suppressed, and the occurrence frequency of the small hit is slightly suppressed. On the other hand, when the “long-term effect (SUPER)” is executed in the probability fluctuation non-shortening state, the first reserved random number is not digested during the execution. As a result, the first pending random number tends to increase during the execution of the "long production (SUPER)", so that the total number of reserved balls tends to be equal to or more than the specific value. In this case, since the "small hit effect (super shortening)" is executed, the digestion of the second reserved random number is promoted, and the frequency of occurrence of the small hit is also promoted.

  As described above, in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state, the payout speed is improved by the small hitting game (normal small hit rush), and further, the payout speed is further increased when the “long time effect (SUPER)” is executed. Can be improved (super small hit rush). Therefore, a novel hit can be realized by a small hit rush state of a plurality of patterns having different payout speeds.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the CPU 581 has a chance to suggest that the “long-time effect (SUPER)” is being executed during the period in which the “long-time effect (SUPER)” is being executed in the probability fluctuation non-shortening state. An effect is performed (S304). According to this, the player can understand that the “long-time production (SUPER)” is being performed by the chance production. Therefore, the player can recognize that there is a possibility of shifting to a more advantageous super small hit rush state, and it is possible to suppress an oversight of a chance to shift to the super small hit rush state, thereby improving interest.

  In particular, in the probability fluctuation non-shortened state, the symbol variation of the second effect symbol 82 for mainly notifying the result of the second jackpot determination and the effect display thereof are repeatedly executed on the display screen 28 (see FIGS. 20 to 22). Therefore, the player's interest tends to concentrate on the second effect symbol 82 (the result of the second big hit determination), and the interest in the first effect symbol 81 (the result of the first big hit determination) is reduced. Even if the “long time effect (SUPER)” is executed at 81, there is a possibility that the player may miss it. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that “long time effect (SUPER)” is executed by the chance effect separately from the symbol effect of the first effect symbol 81. Thereby, the player can surely grasp that the “long time effect (SUPER)” is being executed.

  In the above embodiment, the specific value is the total value of the maximum number of first reserved balls and the maximum number of second reserved balls (ie, “8”). According to this, when the total number of reserved balls is equal to or more than “8”, the first reserved number of balls is always reserved up to the first upper limit value “4”. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately switch the small hit rush state of a plurality of patterns having different payout speeds only by determining whether or not the total number of reserved balls is equal to or more than “8” without checking the number of first reserved balls. Can be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when executing the first fluctuation pattern in the probability fluctuation non-shortening state, the frequency of executing “non-reach (extremely short)” is higher than “long-time production (SUPER)”. “Non-reach (ultra-shortened)” has a shorter execution time than “small hit effect (non-shortened)”. According to this, in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the first reserved random number is mainly digested by “non-reach (ultra-shortened)”, and the “non-reach (ultra-shortened)” is based on the “second reach random number”. The fluctuation time is shorter than "small hit effect (non-shortened)". That is, in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the first reserved random number is more easily digested than the second reserved random number. Therefore, in the probability fluctuation non-short-time state, while the total number of reserved balls does not exceed the specific value during the period in which the “long time effect (SUPER)” is not executed, the “long time The effect (SUPER) can be determined more frequently.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the CPU 581 reaches the maximum first reserved ball number of “4” during the “long production (SUPER)” is executed in the probability fluctuation non-shortening state. If so, a special effect is executed (S304). According to this, the player can understand that the super small hit rush can be generated by the special effect.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 corresponds to the “game machine” of the present invention. The CPU 51 executing S55 corresponds to a “first information acquisition unit” of the present invention. The RAM 52 corresponds to the “first information storage unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 executing S74 corresponds to the “first hit determination unit” of the present invention. The symbol display section 24 corresponds to "first symbol display means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 executing S154 corresponds to the “second information acquisition unit” of the present invention. The RAM 52 corresponds to the “second information storage unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 executing S174 corresponds to the “second hit determination unit” of the present invention. The symbol display section 24 corresponds to “second symbol display means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 executing S14 and S15 corresponds to the “notification control unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 that executes S13 corresponds to “winning game execution means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 executing S109 and S199 corresponds to “game state control means” of the present invention. The probability fluctuation non-saving time state corresponds to the “specific game state” of the present invention. “Long production (SUPER)” corresponds to “first length fluctuation notification” of the present invention. “Non-reach (ultra-shortened)” corresponds to “first short-fluctuation notification” of the present invention. “Small hit effect (non-shortened)” corresponds to “second length change notification” of the present invention. The “small hit effect (super-shortened)” corresponds to “second short-fluctuation notification” of the present invention. The total number of reserved balls corresponds to the “total reserved number” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the chance effect in S304 corresponds to “first effect execution means” of the present invention. The CPU 581 that executes the special effect in S304 corresponds to “second effect executing means” of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The specific value is not limited to the sum of the maximum number of first reserved balls and the maximum number of second reserved balls, and is at least a value larger than the maximum number of first reserved balls (for example, any one of “5” to “7”). ). In this case, if the total number of reserved balls is equal to or more than the specific value, at least one of the stored secondary random numbers is stored, and the “small hit effect (ultra shortening)” is executed based on the second reserved random numbers. By doing so, a super hit rush can occur.

  Further, in the chance effect (see FIGS. 21 and 22) of the above embodiment, the effect content is changed according to the first number of reserved balls, but the effect content may be changed according to the total number of reserved balls. . For example, during the execution of the “long production (SUPER)”, the characters and the messages may be controlled so as to indicate that as the total number of reserved balls increases, it is more likely that a super small hit rush will occur. .

  The pachinko machine 1 of the above embodiment is a model that can simultaneously change the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has priority. May be a model that performs variable display. The number and position of each starting area (for example, the ordinary symbol operation gate 12, the first starting port 14, the starting electric accessory 15, the second starting port 16, the big winning port 17, the general winning port 19) are the same as those in the above embodiment. The present invention is not limited to this, and can be changed according to, for example, game specifications.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment includes a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot as a first special symbol and a loss symbol indicating a loss, and a small jackpot symbol indicating a small jackpot as a second special symbol in addition to the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol. Is provided. The pachinko machine 1 may further include a small hit symbol as a first special symbol, or may include a plurality of types of small hit symbols.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the special electric combination type in which a special electric combination (for example, a special winning opening) is activated to obtain a payout is illustrated. It may be a general electric type that gets a ball by interlocking. In this case, the starting area may be a starting gate that triggers a normal hit determination when a game ball passes. The variable winning opening may be a general electric accessory which is opened in a normal winning game executed when the normal winning determination is won.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the above embodiment, the case where the super small hit rush occurs when the total number of reserved balls is equal to or more than the specific value (in this example, when it is equal to or more than “8”). Alternatively, when the first reserved ball number has reached the first upper limit value (in this example, when the first reserved ball number is “4”), even if a super small hit rush is generated. Good. That is, in the case where the “long-period effect (SUPER)” is being executed in the probability fluctuation non-shortening state, the first reserved random number is likely to be stored without being digested, and the number of first reserved balls reaches the first upper limit. Cheap. When the first number of reserved balls reaches the first upper limit, a super small hit rush is generated, thereby facilitating the digestion of the second reserved random number and increasing the frequency of occurrence of small hits.

  The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine 1 having a game specification different from that of the above embodiment. Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example will be described in detail. The basic control of the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example is the same as that of the above-described embodiment, except for the following points. In the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example, when the starting electric accessory 15 (see FIG. 2) is opened and a game ball wins, a second big hit determination is executed. That is, the starting electric accessory 15 of the present modified example functions as a starting port of the second special symbol. When a game ball wins in the second starting port 16 (see FIG. 2), the first big hit determination is executed. That is, the second starting port 16 of the present modified example functions as a starting port of the first special symbol.

  Although not shown, the pachinko machine 1 of the present modified example has a board configuration in which nails, decorations, and the like are arranged so that a right-hit game ball cannot enter the first starting port 14 (see FIG. 2). Have. Therefore, the right-hitting game ball generally flows down in the order of the starting electric accessory 15, the big winning opening 17, and the second starting opening 16.

  In this modified example, the non-time-saving state (in this example, the normal state and the probability fluctuation non-time-saving state) has the starting electric accessory 15 that is shorter than the time-saving state (in this example, the non-probability fluctuation time-saving state and the probability fluctuation time-saving state). Although the frequency of opening is low, the frequency of opening the starting electric accessory 15 is relatively high. As an example, the ordinary hit probability of the non-time saving state in this modification is higher than that of the above-described embodiment (1/100), for example, 30/100. Therefore, even in the non-time saving state, the starting electric accessory 15 is relatively easily opened by the right-handed game.

  In the case where the starting electric accessory 15 is won in the normal state, the result of the second big hit determination is generally “small hit” as in the above embodiment. In this case, a fluctuation pattern of a long-time effect (600 seconds or 630 seconds) is determined (see FIG. 8). Therefore, even if the starting electric accessory 15 is won in the normal state, the symbol change of the second special symbol continues for a long time due to the long-time effect, so that the small hit game is hardly generated.

  On the other hand, also in the case where the winning electric winning combination 15 is won in the probability variation non-saving time state, the result of the second big hit determination is generally “small hit” as in the above embodiment. In this case, the fluctuation pattern of the small hit effect (10 seconds or 0.1 seconds) is determined (see FIG. 8). Therefore, if the winning electric winning combination 15 is won in the probability fluctuation non-saving time state, the symbol change of the second special symbol is completed in a short time by the small hit effect, so that the small hit game is likely to occur.

  Therefore, in the probability fluctuation non-short-time state, as described in the above-described embodiment, a so-called small hit rush state occurs, so that the special winning opening 17 is frequently opened. Among the right-hit game balls, the game balls that have not won the starting electric auditors product 15 win the big winning opening 17. As a result, the winning in the special winning opening 17 is promoted, while the rate of winning in the second starting port 16 downstream of the special winning opening 17 is reduced.

  When the rate of winning in the second starting port 16 decreases as described above, the first reserved random numbers are hardly stored. Furthermore, if the second starting port 16 is won in the probability fluctuation non-time saving state, the fluctuation of the non-reach (ultra-shortened 0.1 second) generally occurs according to the result of the first jackpot determination being “losing”. The pattern is determined (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the first reserved random number is quickly digested by non-reach (extremely shortened), and the first reserved random number is more difficult to be stored.

  Also in this modified example, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern of the long-term effect (SUPER) can be determined in the first big hit determination in the probability variation non-time saving state (see FIG. 7). When the variation pattern of the long-term effect (SUPER) is determined, the symbol variation of the first special symbol continues for a long time (180 seconds). Pending random numbers are easily stored. Then, similarly to the above-described embodiment, when the total number of reserved balls reaches a specific value or more (in this example, “8” or more) due to the long-term production (SUPER), a super small hit rush is generated, and the second reserved random number Digestion is promoted and the frequency of small hits can be promoted.

  In this modification, the following control is performed in the time reduction state (in this example, the non-probability variation reduction time state and the probability variation reduction time state). In the time-saving state, the opening frequency of the starting electric accessory 15 is promoted, so that the starting electric accessory 15 is almost always opened. Therefore, the right-hitting game ball mainly receives the opened starting electric accessory 15. Therefore, even if the special winning opening 17 is opened by the small hitting game, since the game ball is prevented from flowing down to the downstream side of the starting electric auditors product 15, the winning in the special winning opening 17 is suppressed, and Winning to the second starting port 16 on the downstream side is also suppressed. In other words, in the time-saving state of the present modification, a gaming mode in which the second big hit determination based on winning in the starting electric auditors product 15 is repeatedly executed without the occurrence of the small hit rush.

  All elements (e.g., display means, movable means, corresponding images, etc.) described in the claims, the description, and the drawings are physically single unless clearly stated to limit the number. Or a plurality of them, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely provided for convenience of description of the present case, and it is not particularly conscious that special meanings are thereby caused. Therefore, what the element is is not limited to the element name alone. For example, the “starting electric accessory” may be hardware alone or may include software. Furthermore, it is easily determined by those skilled in the art whether a plurality of the above-mentioned elements are integrally formed as appropriate or one element is divided into a plurality of elements. It is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like, so the statement that they are explicitly excluded in the claims etc. It goes without saying that unless otherwise stated, all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention. Therefore, merely adopting a structural difference within that range to a gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been avoided. . In addition, the same applies to differences in obvious configurations that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

1 Pachinko machine 2 Gaming board 4 Gaming area 14 First starting port 15 Starting electric accessory 16 Second starting port 17 Big winning port 24 Symbol display section 51 CPU
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Claims (5)

A game board on which a game area in which a game ball can flow is formed,
A first starting area and a second starting area, which are provided in the game area and allow game balls to enter,
First information acquisition means for acquiring the first information, triggered by the ball entering the first start area,
The first information acquired by the first information acquisition means, first information storage means capable of sequentially storing up to a plurality of first upper limit value,
Based on the first information stored in the first information storage means, a first hit determination means for performing a first hit determination to determine whether the first hit,
First symbol display means for displaying a first symbol for notifying the result of the first hit determination,
Second information acquisition means for acquiring the second information, triggered by the ball entering the second start area,
The second information acquired by the second information acquisition means, a second information storage means capable of sequentially storing up to a plurality of second upper limit value,
Based on the second information stored in the second information storage means, a second hit determination means for performing a second hit determination to determine whether the second hit,
Second symbol display means for displaying a second symbol for notifying the result of the second hit determination,
A first change notification to stop and display after the first symbol is variably displayed based on the result of the first hit determination, and a stop and display after the second symbol is variably displayed based on the result of the second hit determination. Notification control means that executes a second variation notification, and can execute the first variation notification and the second variation notification in parallel,
The first symbol stopped and displayed in the first variation notification, and at least one of the second symbols stopped and displayed in the second variation notification, in a mode of reporting the first hit or the second hit. In some cases, a winning game execution means for executing a winning game,
Among a plurality of predetermined first variation notifications and the second variation notifications, a game state in which the ratio of the variation notification selected as an execution target by the notification control unit is controlled to any one of a plurality of different game states. A gaming machine comprising: a control means; and
The plurality of game states is a small hit occurrence frequency in which the small hit game is executed by the hit game execution means based on the small hit being determined as the second hit in the second hit determination, Includes a specific gaming state higher than other gaming states,
The plurality of first variation notifications to be executed in the specific game state include a first length variation notification, and a first short variation notification having a shorter execution time than the first length variation notification,
The plurality of second fluctuation notifications to be executed in the specific game state include a second length fluctuation notification and a second short fluctuation notification that has a shorter execution time than the second length fluctuation notification,
In the first information storage unit, the result of the first hit determination is not yet notified by the first change notification, the number of the first pending information that is the first information, and the second information storage unit The value obtained by summing up the quantity of the second hold information that is the second information that has not yet been notified by the second change notification, the result of the hit determination is the total number of holds,
The notification control means, if the second hold information is present during the execution of the first length change notification in the specific game state, if the total number of holds is less than a specific value, based on the second hold information Executing the second length fluctuation notification, if the total number of reservations is greater than or equal to the specific value, the second short fluctuation notification is executed based on the second reservation information,
Further, during the period in which the first length change notification is being executed in the specific game state, a first effect execution means for executing a first special effect indicating that the first length change notification is being executed is provided. A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   If the first hold information of the first upper limit value is stored in the first information storage unit during the period in which the first length change notification is being executed in the specific game state, a second special effect is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a second effect executing means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific value is at least a value larger than the first upper limit.   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific value is a sum of the first upper limit and the second upper limit. The notification control means, when performing the first variation notification in the specific game state, the frequency of executing the first short variation notification is higher than the first length variation notification,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first short variation notification has a shorter execution time than the second length variation notification.

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