JP2020018684A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can avoid that a special game advantageous to a player is frequently performed.SOLUTION: In a small winning game based on winning to a second start port 21 which balls easily enter in a time-shortening state (high-base state), a pachinko game machine 1 executes a big winning game when game balls pass a specified region 39. The time-shortening state is finished when the variation display of a special figure 2 is executed a prescribed number of times (for example, one time). A right-shooting display 45 is lit in the time-shortening state, and extinguished in a non-time shortening state. When a game state is returned to the non-time shortening state (low-base state) from the time-shortening state, and a left shooting is executed when the variation display based on the reservation of a first special figure 2 is executed, the reservation of a first special figure 1 occurs. The variation display of the special figure 1 is executed prior to the variation display of the special figure 2. Therefore, the variation display based on the reservation of a second special figure 2 is not executed until the reservation of the special figure 1 disappears. That is, a standby period of a second figure 2 variation is generated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

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

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is a pachinko gaming machine having the following specifications. In other words, after a special game advantageous to the player is executed based on the ball entry into the predetermined entrance, the ball is controlled to a game state in which it is easy to enter another entrance. In the game state, a special winning opening having a specific area inside is opened based on a ball entering another ball entrance. Then, a new special game is executed based on the ball entering the specific area.

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  By the way, in the gaming machine with the above specifications, if the special game is played and then the ball is controlled to be easily entered into another entrance, without passing through a long game period, Of special games are often performed. Therefore, there is a possibility that special games will frequently occur.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing frequent playing of a special game advantageous to a player.

The gaming machine of the present invention
First determination means for performing a predetermined first determination based on a ball entering a first ball entrance disposed in the first flow path;
An open game in which a special winning opening is opened based on a ball entering a second ball entrance which is arranged in a second channel different from the first channel and has a variable ease of entering a game ball. A second determination unit that performs a second determination including a determination as to whether to perform
When a predetermined result is obtained in the first determination, or when a game ball that has won the special winning opening in the open game passes through a specific area, a special game execution for performing a special game advantageous to the player Means,
Game state control means capable of controlling a game state after the end of the special game to a second game state in which game balls are easier to enter the second entrance than the first game state;
Hitting information indicating that the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down the second flow path is not performed in the first game state, but is performed in the second game state,
First holding means capable of holding the execution of the first symbol change display indicating the result of the first determination up to a first upper limit number;
A second holding means capable of holding the execution of the variation display of the second symbol indicating the result of the second determination up to a second upper limit number of 2 or more,
In the second gaming state, the gaming state control means, when the variable display of the second symbol is performed a predetermined number of times, the gaming machine is controlled to the first gaming state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the variable display of the first symbol is executed prior to the variable display of the second symbol.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of suppressing frequent playing of a special game advantageous to a player.

It is a front view of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view which shows the 2nd big winning device etc. with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing indicators provided in the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control board side of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine on a sub control board side. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table | surface which shows the relationship of a hit type, the number of times of saving, etc. It is a table which shows various random numbers which a microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an opening pattern determination table of an electric chew. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol changing process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 2 (small hitting game). It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 2 (small hitting game). It is a flowchart of a distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect start process. It is a flowchart of a background process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect ending process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd big winning opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member according to the type of the small hit. (A) is a figure which shows the background image of a normal background, (b) is a figure which shows the background image of a special background. It is a figure which shows a V driving instruction | indication effect. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the effect image as an ending effect. It is a figure showing transition of a game state in a game machine concerning an embodiment, etc. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing a state in which a special figure 1 change waits for a special figure 2 change until all the second special figure reservations when returning from the time saving state to the non-time saving state are consumed. When the shift to the time saving state is completed after the end of the jackpot game based on the first hit, a timing indicating that the variable display of the special figure 2 starts in a relatively short time even if the variable display of the special figure 1 is preferentially executed. It is a chart.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. On the front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50, a handle 60 for firing game balls at a firing strength corresponding to the rotation angle, a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls, and a hit ball supply plate 61 A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the game ball is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by a player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The front frame 51 is provided with a frame lamp 66 for decoration and a speaker 67.

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball fired by operating the handle 60 flows down is formed by being surrounded by a rail member 4. The gaming board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). A plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding game balls are provided in the game area 3.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, an image display device (an example of a production unit) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided. On the display screen (display section) 7a of the image display device 7, a variation display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with a variation display (variable display) of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is an effect symbol display area for performing. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a medium effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. The effect symbols are each composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 displays a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3) described later by a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols, and The result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when a jackpot is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a slot number such as “777”. When a small hit is won, the effect design is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "135". In the case of a loss, the effect design is stopped and displayed with a break such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery not by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b but by the image display device 7. Note that the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed. In addition, as an aspect of the effect symbol change display, for example, there is an aspect of scrolling up and down. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what combination of effect symbols is to be stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed in a random manner at the time of winning a small hit.

  The image display device 7 is in addition to the effect design fluctuation effect (also referred to as “effect design variable display effect” or simply “fluctuation effect”) using the effect symbols as described above, and in addition to a jackpot game (an example of a special game). Jackpot effects, demonstration effects for waiting for customers, and the like are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect design variable display effect, an effect image other than the effect design such as a background image and a character image is displayed in addition to the effect design such as a numeral.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect holding display area for displaying the effect holding 9A in accordance with the number of first special figure holdings described later, and a second effect figure holding number described later. There is a second effect hold display area that displays effect hold 9B accordingly. By displaying the effect suspension, the number of stored first special figure suspension displayed on the first special figure suspension display 43a (see FIG. 3) described later and the second number displayed on the second special figure suspension display 43b. It is possible to clearly show the number of stored special figure reservations to the player.

  A center decoration 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed. A warp section 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and to flow out to the stage section 11 from the exit. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures and the like is arranged.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a first starting port (a first starting winning port, a first ball entry port, a fixed ball entry port) 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. A fixed winning device 19 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (the jackpot lottery, that is, the acquisition and determination of the jackpot random number or the like).

  Above and to the right of the first starting port 20, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port (second starting winning port, second ball receiving port, variable ball receiving port) 21 is provided. ing. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity of the lottery of the second special symbol (the jackpot lottery, that is, the acquisition and determination of the jackpot random number or the like).

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (entrance opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chuck solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). The game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. Note that the second starting port 21 is completely inaccessible when the movable member 23 is closed as long as the game ball becomes more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when it is open. It does not have to be possible.

  In addition, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (a first special variable winning device, another special winning device) having a first big winning port (an example of another special winning port) 30 is provided. (Winning means) 31 is provided. The first big winning device 31 is provided with an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 which is opened and closed, and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening and closing member 32 is driven by a first special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, in the open state).

  Also, to the right of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, a second large winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) having a second large winning opening (an example of a special winning opening) 35 is provided. ) 36 are provided. The second big winning device 36 is provided with an opening / closing member (special winning opening / closing member) 37 that can be opened and closed, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is of a reciprocating type that moves back and forth, and is driven by a second special winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second special winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which game balls passing through the second special winning opening 35 can pass are provided. Are formed. In the second special winning device 36, a second special winning opening sensor 35a for detecting a winning of a game ball to the second special winning opening 35 is disposed upstream of the specific region 39 and the non-specific region 70. . In the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is provided. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a that detects passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged. In addition, the second big winning device 36 is a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution that drives the distribution member 71. And a member solenoid 73. When the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 takes a first state (permitting passage) in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 39, and when the distribution member solenoid 73 is de-energized, the distribution ball 71 disposes the game balls. The second state (passage prevention state) of sorting to the non-specific area 70 is taken.

  As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage permitting state in which a game ball is permitted to pass to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the pass permission state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. This route of the game ball is referred to as a first route.

  As shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that blocks the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 rolls on the distributing member 71 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a, and moves to the non-specific area. Go through 70. This route of the game ball is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is a trigger for executing a jackpot game described later. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery is also performed depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 39. The jackpot that is won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol described above is called one type jackpot, and the jackpot that is won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called two types of jackpot.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 1, above the second starting port 21 in the game area 3, a gate 28 through which game balls can pass is provided. The passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is an execution trigger of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. At the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 9 for discharging a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

  In the gaming area 3 in which various winning ports and the like are arranged as described above, a left gaming area (first gaming area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right gaming area (second gaming area) 3B on the right side. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is referred to as left hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is referred to as right strike. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. , The second flow path R2.

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 20, a first big winning device 31, and an out port 9 are provided. The player hits the first starting port 20 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, the second big winning device 36, the first big winning device 31, and the out opening 9 are provided. The player strikes the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, so that the ball passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first winning port 30, or the second winning port 30 of the electric chew 22. Aiming to win 35. The game ball rolling in the second flow path R2 does not win the first starting port 20.

  In the present embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second big winning device 36 are unitized, and are detachable from the game board 2 as one structure. In addition, the fixed winning device 19 and the first big winning device 31 are unitized, and are detachable from the gaming board 2 as one structure.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, indicators 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The display devices 40 are display devices whose lighting is controlled by a game control microcomputer 81 described later. The display devices 40 include a first special symbol display 41a variably displaying a first special symbol (first symbol), a second special symbol indicator 41b variably displaying a second special symbol (second symbol), and , A normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying the ordinary symbols. In addition, on the display devices 40, the first special figure display 43a and the operation suspension of the second special symbol display 41b which indicate the number of the operation suspensions (first special figure reservation) of the first special symbol display 41a are stored. A second special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the stored number of operation hold (general figure hold) of the ordinary symbol display 42 are included. Have been.

  In addition, the display devices 40 include a right-handed indicator 45 indicating that the game can be advanced with a higher payout rate when right-handed. The payout rate is a ratio of the number of payout prize balls to the number of game balls hit into the game area 3. Specifically, the right-handed indicator 45 is constituted by, for example, one LED. When the right-handed player can proceed with the game with a higher payout rate, the LED is turned on. Sometimes the LED is turned off.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Also, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stop-displayed, so that a lottery based on a winning in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, Notify the result of the jackpot lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the variable symbol and the stopped symbol) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (jackpot symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first big winning opening is an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed (ie, the type of the jackpot that has been won). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) that opens the 30 is performed. When the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, the stop pattern is set to an open pattern corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning small hit). A small hit game (an example of an open game) for opening the second big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first winning opening 30 and the second winning opening 35) in the special game and the opening game will be described later. The small hit game is also called a first special game, and the big hit game is also called a second special game. In this case, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a special game.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later) is won, the first, second, and third from the left, such as “XXXXXXXXXXX” (X: lit, x: unlit). The big hit symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are turned on is displayed. In addition, when a small hit is won (one of a plurality of types of small hits described later), the fifth and sixth LEDs from the left are turned on, such as "●●●● ○ ●●●". Display the small hit symbol. In the case of a losing, a losing symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as "●●●●●●● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) for a predetermined variance time. The mode of the variability display is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right. In this mode, the LED is turned on. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information, determination information) such as a jackpot random number acquired for the winning are obtained. Is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). More specifically, if the winning is in the first opening 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is in the second starting opening 21, the first special figure is stored. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4) as the two special figure reservations. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number) in the present embodiment is “4” in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and “2” in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The figure storage unit 85b is "2".

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 is exhausted when a special symbol based on the special figure reservation can be variably displayed. Extinguishing the special figure reservation means determining a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation and executing a variable display of a special symbol for indicating the determination result. Accordingly, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), it is possible to reserve the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize, up to a predetermined number. .

  The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 43. Specifically, the first special figure reservation display 43a is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the second special figure reservation display 43b is composed of, for example, two LEDs. Each special figure reservation display 43 displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying (variable display) the normal symbols and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (the normal symbol stopped symbol, the ordinary symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed ordinary symbol is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a winning, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is displayed, such as “○” (○: turned on, ●: turned off). If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss pattern in which only the right LED is turned on, such as "● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal losing symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, a variable display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined variable time. In this variable display mode, for example, both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the ordinary symbol random number (per random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the general figure holding storage unit 86 (see FIG. 4). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of general drawing reservations that can be stored in the general drawing storage unit 86, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The general figure storage stored in the general figure storage unit 86 is exhausted when it becomes possible to variably display ordinary symbols based on the general figure storage. The digestion of the ordinary symbol hold refers to determining a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the ordinary symbol hold and executing variable display of the ordinary symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the ordinary symbol or during the execution of the auxiliary game, the prize is won. Even if there is, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  Then, the number of such general-purpose reservations is displayed on the general-purpose reservation display 44. More specifically, the general-purpose reservation indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of general-purpose reservations.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main control board (game control board) 80 for controlling a game profit such as a jackpot lottery or a transition of a game state, and an effect executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for performing control, a payout control board 110 for performing control relating to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 configures a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 configures a sub control unit together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a sound control board 106 described later. Note that the sub-control unit includes at least the sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using the effect means (the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the decorative movable body 15, and the like). Just fine.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 storing a program and the like for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 executing a program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data to and from another board via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM 83 may be provided externally. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 85 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and the general figure reservation storage unit 86. The first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is also referred to as a first entrance opening storage unit, and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is also referred to as a second entrance opening storage unit.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and an unspecified. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first starting port sensor 20a is provided in the first starting port 20 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first special winning opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first special winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30. The second special winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball passing through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball passing through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the normal winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  In addition, as the solenoids, the electric chute solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric tube solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric tube 22. The first special winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening and closing member 32 of the first special winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening and closing member 37 of the second special winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special figure reservation display 43a, a second special figure reservation display 43b, A hold display 44 and a right-handed display 45 are connected. That is, the display control of the display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 includes a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). Are connected, and a firing device 112 is connected via a firing control circuit 111. The firing device 112 includes the handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 or a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to obtain a prize ball. And the ball lending motor 131 of the ball lending device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The paid out prize balls are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the firing motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds.

  The main control board 80 sends various commands to the sub-control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90 is a one-way communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub-control board 90. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the sub-control board 90, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 storing a program and the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 executing the program stored in the ROM 93. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM 93 may be provided externally.

  The image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers and symbols (including effect designs), background images, etc. Are stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 outputs sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute the audio control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and the sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In more detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / unlit, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of various lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and emits light. The light emission of various lamps is controlled according to the pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used for creating the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the ROM may store data relating to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern.

  An effect button detection SW (switch) 63a that detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) is pressed is connected to the sub-control board 90. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection SW 63 a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpots and the like In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "losing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of the "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "small hit", "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "losing", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

  When the big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a “big hit game” in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed (the type of the big hit) is executed. When the small hit is won, a "small hit game" in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed (the type of the small hit) is executed. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during execution of the small winning game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the winning small winning. A “big hit game” is executed. A jackpot game that is executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot win is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game. The jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a two-type jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes a plurality of round games (games for opening a special winning opening), an opening before the first round game is started (also described as OP), and a final round game ends. Ending (also referred to as ED) after the ending. Each round game starts by the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends by the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  In the present embodiment, the small jackpot game is a small jackpot opening game that opens the second big winning opening 35, an opening before the small jackpot opening game is started (an interval before opening), and the small jackpot opening game is completed. And later ending (post-closure interval).

  As a result of the special symbol lottery, when a big hit is won (that is, when one kind of big hit is won), a big hit game (one kind of big hit game) for opening the first big winning opening 30 is executed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots include "15R (round) regular jackpot", "4R hour jackpot", and "15R hour jackpot". The “15R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to a “non-time saving state and low base state” described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 for 15R. The “4R time-saving jackpot” is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to a “time-saving state and high base state” described later after the first big winning opening 30 is opened for 4R. The “15R time-saving jackpot” is a jackpot for controlling the gaming state to the “time-saving state and high base state” described later after opening the first special winning opening 30 for 15R. In each of the jackpots, the number of times of opening the first big winning opening 30 per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time thereof is 29.5 seconds.

  Also, “15R normal big hit” and “4R short time big hit” may be won only by the lottery of the first special symbol. On the other hand, there is a possibility that “15R Hourly Big Win” will be won only by the lottery of the second special symbol. In addition, when "15R normal big hit" is won by lottery of the first special symbol, "special symbol 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when a "4R time-saving big hit" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, "the special symbol 1_time-saving symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when the “15R time-saving big hit” is won by the lottery of the second special symbol, “the special symbol 2_time-saving symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

  On the other hand, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small win is won, a small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. When a game ball wins in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, a big hit is won and continues for 15R. A jackpot game (two kinds of jackpots) for opening the first big winning opening 30 is executed. When the big hit game (big hit game triggered by passing to the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the 1R. Therefore, the total number of rounds at this time is 16R.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there are "16R small hit A" and "16R small hit B" as small hit types. The small hit of each type is a small hit game, and if a game ball passes to the specific area 39 in the small hit game, a big hit game (two kinds of big hit games) is performed. If there is no passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. The “16R small hit A” is a small hit in which passing to the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passing or V winning) is substantially impossible. On the other hand, “16R small hit B” is a small hit that always allows V passage. Whether or not V-passing is possible during execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37. This will be described in detail later.

  In the small hit game of each type, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small hit game differs depending on the type of the small hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the time is about 4.6 seconds (4.568 seconds) for “16R small hit A”, and 0.008 seconds for “16R small hit B”. The reason why the opening time of the small hitting game is different depending on the type of the small hitting is that the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 with respect to the distribution member 71 which is moving by a constant operation from the start of the opening. Is to change. As a result, a passing release pattern that allows V passage during the execution of the small hit game and a non-passing open pattern that does not allow (substantially includes) V passage during the execution of the small hit game are created. . The details of the passage opening pattern and the non-passing opening pattern will be described later.

  In the big hit game (two kinds of big hit games) executed based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit. Specifically, the “16R small hit A” is such that the maximum open time per 1R is 29.5 seconds and the first big winning opening 30 is opened for 15R over the 15Rs. The control is performed in the “non-time saving state and low base state”. However, since "16R small hit A" is a small hit in which V passing is substantially impossible, such two kinds of big hit games are rarely executed.

  In addition, “16R small hit B” indicates that after the execution of the two types of big hit game in which the maximum opening time per 1R is 29.5 seconds and the first big winning opening 30 is opened for 15R over 15R, the gaming state is described as “time saving state and This is the control to the “high base state”. In addition, the number of times of opening the first big winning opening 30 per 1R in the two kinds of jackpot games is one.

  In addition, there is a possibility that “16R small hit A” will be won only by the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1). On the other hand, “16R small hit B” may be won only by the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2). In addition, when "16R small hit A" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, "special symbol 1_small symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when "16R small hit B" is won by the lottery of the second special symbol, "special symbol 2_small hit symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

  In addition, the distribution probability to each big hit in the lottery of the first special symbol is 50% for the 15R normal big hit and 50% for the 4R short time big hit. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol are all 15R hourly jackpots. In the lottery of the first special symbol, the small hit that can be won is only 16R small hit A (small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V), and the small hit that can be won in the lottery of the second special symbol is 16R small hit. B (small hit with time saving that can pass through V). Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, it can be said that the lottery of the special figure 2 is more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1.

  Next, the relationship between the hit type and the number of times saved will be described with reference to FIG. The number of time savings is the upper limit number of times the special symbol is fluctuated in the time saving state (high base state). In the present embodiment, the number of time savings includes the number of time savings (total number of time savings) for the total number of times of the change of the special figure 1 (first special symbol) and the number of changes of the special figure 2 (second special symbol). And the number of time savings (only the number of times of special time savings 2) that targets only the number of times of change of the special figure 2. In the case of controlling to the time saving state (high base state), both of these two types of time saving times (total time saving times and special 2 time saving times) are set. Then, when the number of times the special symbol changes in the time reduction state satisfies one of the two types of time reduction times, the time reduction state ends. Note that, in addition to the two types of time saving times described above, the number of time savings (the number of special time savings) for only the number of fluctuations in Toku-zu 1 may be set to a value different from the total number of time savings. The total number of times reduced is also referred to as a first specified number, and the special number of times reduced is also referred to as a second specified number.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the total number of times saved is always set to “5” and the number of special times saved is set to “1” whenever the time reduction is controlled. That is, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is a non-time saving state or a time saving state, the winning symbols are "special figure 1_hour reducing symbol 1", "special figure 2_hour reducing symbol 2", "special figure 2_". In any of the small hit symbols 2, the total number of times saved is set to “5” and the number of special times saved is set to “1”.

  The type of hit and the number of times saved can be changed as appropriate. For example, a small hit or a big hit in which the number of special time reductions and the total number of time reductions are set to “100” may be provided as the number of time reductions. With such a number of time savings, it is possible to almost always win the next big hit (two or one big hit) while the game is controlled in the time saving state (high base state) as long as the game is played correctly. It is. In other words, when the number of special time savings and the total number of time savings are set to “100”, it is a time when the jackpot is determined. By providing such a hit, it is possible to further improve the entertainment interest of the game.

  Further, for example, when a jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time reduction state, any of the winning symbols may be controlled to the time reduction state. The number of times saved in this case may be set to the same value as when the time saving state is controlled based on other symbols (for example, the total number of times saved is “5” and the special number of times saved is “1”).

  Further, for example, the value of the total number of times saved and the value of the number of times reduced to 2 may be changed between a case where the "special figure 1_time reduction symbol 1" is won in the non-time saving state and a case other than that.

  Regardless of the value of the number of time savings, the total number of time savings as in this embodiment is a value obtained by adding the upper limit storage number of the first special figure suspension ("4" in this embodiment) to the number of special time savings. It is desirable that Even if the variable display based on the first special figure hold (special figure 1 hold) generated before being controlled to the time saving state is executed in the time saving state, the variable display of the special figure 2 for the number of special time savings is executed. This is because room can be left. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the lottery of the special figure 1 is executed with higher priority than the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 17).

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, a lottery for determining whether or not a big hit or a small hit is performed based on a “big hit random number”, and a lottery for a winning type that is won is performed based on a “winning random number”. As shown in FIG. 8A, the jackpot random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random number" and "variable pattern random number" in addition to the jackpot random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in an effect design variation effect that indicates the result of the jackpot determination when the result is unacceptable. Reach is a state in which one of the plurality of effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner is the remaining one, and the jackpot winning is determined depending on which of the design symbols in the variable display is stopped and displayed. This is a state (for example, the state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the effect symbols shown. The effect symbol stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed in the display screen 7a so as to be slightly shaken, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 99. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The game state includes a normal game state (non-time reduction state) and a time reduction state. In the time reduction state, the fluctuation time reducing function of the symbol display 42 normally operates. The fluctuation time reducing function of the normal symbol display 42 is a function in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9D, the fluctuation time is set to 30 seconds in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, the fluctuation time is set to 1 second in the time saving state.

  In the time reduction state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 operates. The open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is a function in which the average open time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the opening time is set to 0.2 seconds in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the release time is set to 5.5 seconds.

  Under the condition that the fluctuation time reducing function of the ordinary symbol display 42 and the opening time extending function of the electric chew 22 are operating, the electric chew 22 is frequently operated as compared with the case where these functions are not operating. The game ball is released, and the game ball frequently wins the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating (that is, a time saving state) is also called a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not operating (that is, a non-time saving state) is also called a “low base state”. In the high base state, a big hit can be aimed at without greatly reducing the number of game balls on hand. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning in the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state. The low base state is also called a non-electric support control state. The low base state (non-electric support control state) corresponds to a “first gaming state”, and the high base state (electric support control state) corresponds to a “second gaming state”. It can be said that the high base state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low base state.

  In the time reduction state (high base state), the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 may be activated. That is, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the non-time saving state (low base state) may be set relatively low, and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the time saving state may be set relatively high. Further, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times of opening the electric chew 22 may be operated. That is, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state may be set relatively small, and the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game in the time saving state may be set relatively large.

  In addition, in the time reduction state (high base state), not all of the functions described above may be operated. That is, the operation of one or more of the fluctuation time reducing function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Accordingly, it is only necessary that the game ball be more easily awarded to the second starting port 21 of the electric chew 22 than when the function is not operated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is an irregular case based on the "special figure 1_small symbol 1" and the case where the "special figure 1_normal symbol" is won. It is controlled to a time-saving state (high base state) (see FIG. 6). In the time reduction state, the special display of the upper limit execution number (time reduction number) set according to the type of the winning special symbol and the game state at the time of the winning is executed or the special symbol is won. The game ends when the big hit game is executed (see FIG. 7).

  In the time-saving state (high base state), it is possible to advance the game advantageously by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by right-handing. The electric chew 22 is more easily opened by the electric support control than in the non-time saving state (low base state), and it is easier to win the second starting opening 21 than to win the first starting opening 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger of the normal symbol lottery, a right-handed shot is made to make the second start port 21 win the game ball. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start winnings (winning at the starting opening) than when the player hits left. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a right-handed game even during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the non-time saving state (low base state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously when the game ball enters the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by left-handing. Since the power support control is not executed, the power chute 22 is less likely to be opened than in the time saving state (high base state), and the winning of the first starting port 20 is more than the winning of the second starting port 21. It is easier. Therefore, a left hit is performed so that a game ball can be awarded to the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of start winnings can be obtained than when the player hits right. In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal gaming state (non-time saving state). The state in which the big hit game is being executed is called a big hit game state, and the state in which the small hit game is being executed is called a small hit game state. Both the big hit game state and the small hit game state are examples of the special game state.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads the main control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, an initial setting is performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When the random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. Note that the cycle initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed at random. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the main timer interruption processing (S005) becomes possible. The main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a period of 4 msec. From the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) to the next start of the main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters for the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are used. The process of updating the value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second special winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting whether the lower plate 62 is full is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 8 is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (the main timer interrupt process (S005)). ), The period until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), a special operation process (S106), a distribution member control process (S107), and a specific area described below. The sensor detection process (S108) is executed. After that, the other processing (S110) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S110), the second special figure reservation display 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Thus, the first special map reservation display 43a is controlled to a display mode indicating the number. Until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 12), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is executed again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Sensor Detection Processing] As shown in FIG. 14, in the sensor detection processing (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S205. If the game ball has passed (YES in S201), the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls (the number of ordinary symbol reserved, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of ordinary symbol reserved provided in the RAM 84) is "4". It is determined whether or not this is the case (S202). Then, if the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls is “4” or more (YES in S202), the process proceeds to step S205. On the other hand, if the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls is not "4" or more (NO in S202), "1" is added to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls (S203), and ordinary symbol random number acquisition processing (S204) is performed. In the ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S204), the value of the ordinary symbol random number counter (the value of the label -TRND-H, FIG. 8B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the ordinary symbol storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S205). If the game ball has not won the first starting port 20 (NO in S205), the process proceeds to step S211. If the game ball has won the first starting port 20 (YES in S205), the special drawing 1 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached “4” (upper limit storage number). Yes (S206). If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has reached “4” (YES in S206), the process proceeds to step S211. If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than “4” (step S206). NO), "1" is added to the number of reserved special figure 1 balls (S207).

  Subsequently, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S208) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S208), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A), the value of the hit random number counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random counter (label) -TRND-RC) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (the value of the label -TRND-T1) (that is, a group of random numbers shown in FIG. 8A). It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the special figure reserved storage unit 85a. Then, a special figure 1 hold increase command indicating that the number of special figure 1 hold balls has increased is set in a predetermined output buffer (S209).

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S211). If the game ball has not won the second starting port 21 (NO in S211), the present process is terminated. However, if the game ball has won the second starting port 21 (YES in S211), the special processing shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached "2" (upper limit storage number). (S212). When the number of reserved special figure 2 balls has reached “2” (YES in S212), the present process is terminated. However, when the number of reserved special figure 2 balls is less than “2” (that is, when there is no special ball). (NO in S212), “2” is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball count (S213).

  Subsequently, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S214) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S214), similarly to the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S208), the value of the jackpot random number counter (the value of the label -TRND-A) and the value of the hit type random number counter (the label- The value of the TRND-AS, the value of the reach random number counter (the value of the label -TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (the value of the label -TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 8A). A numerical value group is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in a storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls. Then, a special figure 2 hold increase command indicating that the number of special figure 2 hold balls has increased is set in a predetermined output buffer (S215).

  [Normal Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (S105) shown in FIG. 15 following the sensor detection process (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped and displayed (S302). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S302), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S303). If the normal symbol is not being changed and displayed (NO in S303), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the ordinary symbol is “0” (S304). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S304), the process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved balls of the ordinary symbol is not "0" in step S304 (NO in S304), a hit determination process (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), the normal symbol random number counter value (the value of the label -TRND-H) stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 86 is read, and the normal symbol hit determination table (hit) shown in FIG. The determination value is determined based on “1” to “65535”). Then, a symbol determination process for setting the ordinary symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if "losing", data corresponding to "normal loss symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S307). In the normal symbol variation time determination processing (S307), if the gaming state is the time reduction state, the ordinary symbol variation time is 1 second with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 9D. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 30 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls by one (S308). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each of the general-purpose reservations in the general-purpose storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth storage in the general-purpose storage unit 86 is performed. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S309). In this manner, the general drawing reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are kept. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S310). Along with this, a general figure change start command is set to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of the change of the ordinary symbol.

  If the variation of the ordinary symbol is being displayed in step S303 (YES in S303), then it is determined whether or not the variation time of the ordinary symbol has elapsed (S311), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if the elapsed time has elapsed (YES in S311), the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol is stopped with the display result (ordinary winning symbol or ordinary lost symbol) according to the determination result of the ordinary symbol random number (S312). Then, a general symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S313), and a normal symbol stop time is set (S314), and this processing is ended.

  Also, if the stop of the ordinary symbol is being displayed in the above step S302 (YES in S302), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the ordinary symbol set in step S314 has elapsed (S315), and the elapsed time is determined. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if the elapsed time has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol stop symbol data of the ordinary winning symbol is set (S316). (NO in S316)), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning (YES in S316)), an opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). More specifically, if it is during the time saving state, an opening pattern during the time saving state (see the power chewing opening TBL2 in FIG. 11) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, an opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric power opening TBL1 in FIG. 11) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S317 (S318).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S301 (YES in S301), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S319). Finish the process. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S320).

  [Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) shown in FIG. 16 following the normal operation process (S105). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning opening device (the first special winning device 31 and the second special winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and each stage is referred to as a “special operation”. "Status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5". If the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), a special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903, YES), special symbol variation processing (S904) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in S901 and S903, YES in S905), the special symbol determination processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO in S901, S903, S905, and YES in S907), the special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " If the "special operation status" is "5" (S901, S903, S905, and S907 are all NO), special electric auditors processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. Note that the special operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  [Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the first starting port 20 (ie, the number of reserved special ball 1) is "0". Is determined (S1001). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, the second starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2) is “0” (S1007). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is also “0” (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting port 21, already, It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (demonstration screen for waiting for a customer) (S1013), and if so (YES in S1013), the process is terminated, otherwise (S1013). NO), a standby screen setting process (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer wait standby command for displaying a standby screen is set after a predetermined standby time has elapsed.

  If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is not “0” in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning at the first starting port 20 (reservation information of the special figure 1) If there is one or more, special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1002) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball count by one (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the first special-figure holding storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position. (Storage area farthest from the side to be read) is cleared (S1005). In this way, the first special drawing reservation is digested in the order of reservation. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a special figure 1 change start process (S1006). In the special figure 1 change start process (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2", and the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the change display of the first special symbol. The change start command (also called special figure 1 change start command) set in the special figure 1 change start processing (S1006) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1003) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, if the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), When there is one or more storage of the random number counter value group (reservation information of Toku-zu 2) acquired due to the winning at the 2 starting port 21, Toku-zu 2 big hit determination processing (S1008) described later and Toku-zu A two-variation pattern selection process (S1009) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball count by one (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and the first storage unit in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b is stored. Is cleared (S1011). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a special figure 2 change start process (S1012). In the special figure 2 change start process (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84, and the change display of the second special symbol is started. The change start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 change start command) set in the special figure 2 change start processing (S1012) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1009) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the second special figure reservation is performed only when the first special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1001). In other words, the first special figure reservation is completed prior to the second special figure reservation.

  [Special figure 1 big hit determination processing (special figure 2 big hit determination processing)] Since the processing flow of the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1002) and the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1008) is the same, it is based on FIG. It will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1002) or the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1008), first, a big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1002), the big hit random number stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding first storage) of the RAM 84 Read the counter value. In the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1008), the big random number counter value stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 is read.

  Next, a big hit determination table (FIG. 9A) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the set big hit determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values “65300” to “65535” (see FIG. 9A). If the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is "big hit", the big hit flag is turned on (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the hit type judgment shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the table (S1105). After the jackpot type is determined (S1105), special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the jackpot type (type of jackpot symbol) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the process is terminated (S1106). .

  On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not “big hit”, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). More specifically, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values “0” to “3500” (FIG. 9A). Of the special figure 1). In the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1008), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values “0” to “16399” (see the special figure in FIG. 9A). 2). Note that the small hit winning probability is higher in the lottery of the special figure 2 than in the lottery of the special figure 1. The winning probability of small hits in Tokuzu 2 is about 1/4.

  If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. The small hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (S1109). After the small hit type is determined (S1109), special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the small hit type (small hit symbol type) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110). Finish the process. Note that a random number for determining whether or not a small hit may be provided separately from the large hit random number.

  In addition, it is not a big hit (NO in S1103), and if it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is "losing", so the special figure stop symbol data (01H) according to the missing symbol is set (S1111), This process ends.

  [Special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (Special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing)] The processing flow of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1003) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1009) is the same. This will be described collectively with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time reduction state (whether the time reduction flag is ON). (S1301).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is the non-time saving state, it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), the non-time-saving state medium and large jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10) is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label- A variation pattern is selected based on (TRND-T1 value) (S1303).

  However, in step S1303 of the special figure 1 change pattern selection process (S1003), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure change (special pattern change display) to start within 15G (game) after the end of the time saving state (special period). A different variation pattern is selected depending on whether the variation is within (i) or during a game period (normal period) (see FIG. 10). In the former case, that is, when the fluctuation is within 15 G after the end of the time saving, the fluctuation pattern P8 having the fluctuation time of 35 seconds is determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special table) for the within 15 G after the end of the time reduction. select. On the other hand, in the latter case, that is, when the fluctuation is in the normal period, the fluctuation pattern P1 or P2 is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (normal table) for the normal period. The reason why the table is divided according to the game period will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Once the variation pattern is determined, a part of the effect contents of the variation effect is determined (see the remarks column in the table shown in FIG. 10). For example, when the variation pattern P1 is selected, SP reach is performed in the variation effect, and when the variation pattern P2 is selected, normal reach is performed in the variation effect. Here, the SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after the reach than the normal reach, and the distribution ratio of the table is set so that the winning expectation (the expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach. Have been. In the present embodiment, the super reach is evolved through the normal reach.

  If the big hit flag is not ON in step S1302 (NO in S1302), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), the non-time saving state small / medium hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10) is referred to and based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. To select a fluctuation pattern (S1305).

  Also in this case, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the special figure change to be started is a change within 15 G (within a special period) after the end of the time saving state in step S1305 of the special figure 1 change pattern selection process (S1003). A different variation pattern is selected depending on whether the variation is in a game period (normal period) (see FIG. 10). In the former case, a fluctuation pattern P9 having a fluctuation time of 35 seconds is selected based on a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 G or less after the end of the working hours. On the other hand, in the latter case, the variation pattern P3 is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table for the normal period.

  If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1304 (NO in S1304), it is determined whether the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 9B, the reach-achieved random number is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and is “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the reach in the time reduction state is less likely to occur in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state. When the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1306), that is, in the case of a loss with reach, in a non-time saving state, a loss with loss table (a non-hour reduction state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). In addition, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the reach loss (S1307).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not a reach random number value (NO in S1306), that is, in the case of a loss without reach, a reach-less loss table during a non-time saving state (a non-hour reduction in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach (S1308).

  In this case as well, in steps S1307 and S1308 of the special figure 1 change pattern selection process (S1003), the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure change to be started to be within 15G (within the special period) after the end of the time saving state. , Or a different variation pattern is selected depending on whether the variation is a variation of a game period (normal period) (see FIG. 10). In the former case, the variation pattern P10 having the variation time of 35 seconds is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table for 15 G or less after the end of the working hours.

  On the other hand, in the latter case, a variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table for the normal period. Specifically, in the case of “losing with reach”, the variation pattern P4 or P5 is selected. In the case of "losing without reach", the variation pattern P6 or P7 is selected. In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1003), when there is no loss during the normal period, a function of shortening variation according to the number of retained balls is operated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is selected as compared with when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It is supposed to be.

  Further, in the special figure 2 change pattern selection process (S1009), the game control microcomputer 81 selects the same change pattern (change pattern P23) regardless of whether step S1307 or step S1308 is executed (see FIG. 10). (See FIG. 2 and the column of non-time saving state). This is because the last challenge effect described later is executed when the loss of the special figure 2 fluctuates in the non-time saving state.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the gaming state is the time reduction state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 20, the reference variation pattern determination table is a table in the time reduction state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 10). Processing (S1309 to S1315) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1302 to S1308 except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the determination table is set.

  That is, if the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1309), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to by referring to the time-saving state medium-and-large jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the time-saving state and the big hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). (S1310).

  If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1311), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to by referring to the time reduction state small and medium hit table (the portion corresponding to the time reduction state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1312).

  If the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1313), refer to the reach loss table during the time reduction state (the portion corresponding to the time reduction state and reach loss in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1313), refer to the no-reach loss table during the time-saving state (portion corresponding to the time-short state and no-reach loss in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1315).

  In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1003), the same variation pattern (variation pattern P13) is selected regardless of whether step S1314 or step S1315 is executed. Column).

  In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), the same fluctuation pattern (variation pattern P33) is selected regardless of whether step S1314 or step S1315 is executed (special figure 2 and time saving state in FIG. 10). Column). This is because a challenge effect, which will be described later, is executed when the loss of the special figure 2 changes in the time reduction state.

  After the selection of the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 19, the selected variation pattern is set (S1316), and the process ends. The information of the variation pattern set in step S1316 is included in the variation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

  [Special Symbol Change Processing] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol change processing (S904), first, the special symbol change time (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 10). (See S1501). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1501), this process is immediately terminated. Thus, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or losing symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504), Finish the process.

  [Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol determination process (S906), it is first determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIG. 10) has elapsed (S1601). In addition, the stop time at the time of the small hit winning based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is set to be relatively long at 15 seconds. This is because during this period, a later-described V-drive instruction effect (an effect of notifying that a game ball is to be shot aiming at the second big winning device 36 (V attacker), see FIG. 42) is executed. If the special symbol stop time has not elapsed in step S1601 (NO in S1601), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process (S1602) described later is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1603). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special operation status is set to “4” (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605). If the time saving flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. . Thereby, during execution of the big hit game, the game is controlled to the non-time saving state (low base state). Note that the low base state in the present embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22 and does not take into account the base up based on the operation of the big winning device. Absent.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a right-handing designation command (first hitting designation command) for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform a right-handed notification in a predetermined output buffer, and sets the right-handed indicator 45 to a predetermined output buffer. The light is turned on (S1607). This is because the first big winning opening 30 provided on the second flow path R2 is opened by executing the big hit game. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot opening command (see FIG. 7) to start the jackpot game (S1608), and starts opening the jackpot game (S1609). Subsequent to step S1609, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 6 for details) according to the type of the won jackpot (S1610). At this time, the value of the special winning opening counter that counts the number of times the special winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value according to the type of the winning big win. The setting of the open pattern (set of data according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1611). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1611), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1612). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag is ON.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a right-handed designation command for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform a right-handed notification in a predetermined output buffer, and turns on the right-handed indicator 45 (S1613). This is because the second big winning opening 35 provided on the second flow path R2 is opened by executing the small hitting game. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a small hit opening command (see FIG. 7) to start the small hit game (S1614), and starts the small hit game opening (S1615).

  Subsequent to step S1615, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (refer to FIG. 6 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit (S1616). At this time, the value of the special winning opening counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small win. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the distribution member operation flag to ON (S1617), and ends this processing. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating a period during which the distribution member 71 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the opening of the small hitting game. The operation pattern of the distribution member will be described later in detail.

  If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1611 (NO in S1611), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to “1” (S1618), and this processing ends.

  [Gaming State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 23, in the gaming state management processing (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1701). On the other hand, if it is ON, the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of special symbol fluctuations (special figure fluctuations) executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S1702), and the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. It is determined whether or not (S1703).

  In this embodiment, as the time saving counter, a total time saving counter (a counter that counts the total number of time savings) counting the total number of times of the change of the special figure 1 and the number of changes of the special figure 2 and only the number of changes of the special figure 2 are used. There is a special time saving counter that counts (a counter that counts the number of special time savings). In step S1702, only the value of the total time-saving counter is decremented by 1 when the fluctuation is stopped in Toku-zu, and the value of the total time-saving counter and the value of the special 2 time-saving counter is decremented by 1 when the fluctuation is stopped in toku-zu To increment. In step S1703, it is determined whether at least one of the special time-saving counter and the total time-saving counter is not “0”.

  In step S1703, if at least one of the two time saving counters is "0" (YES in S1703), the time saving flag is turned off (S1704), and a right-handed notification is sent to the sub-control board 90. A left-stroke designation command (second striking designation command) for terminating is set in a predetermined output buffer, the right-stroke indicator 45 is turned off (S1705), and the process ends. This is done to end the right-handed game together with the end of the time saving state. If the right-handed designation command is set by performing the process of step S1613 after the left-handed-out designation command is set, the right-handed designation command is transmitted without transmitting the left-handed designation command.

  On the other hand, in step S1703, if none of the two time saving counters is “0” (NO in S1703), the process ends without performing the processes in steps S1704 and S1705. In this embodiment, the values set in the respective time-saving counters at the time of transition to the time-saving state are as shown in the column of “number of time savings (times)” in the table of FIG.

  [Special electric auditors processing 1 (big hit game)] Special electric auditors processing 1 is a processing for executing a big hit game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a two-type jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2001). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the first big winning device 31 has all been completed in the won big hit game.

  If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether or not the first big winning device 31 is being opened) (S2002). If it is not during opening (NO in S2002), it is determined whether or not the time to open the first special winning opening 30 has been reached, that is, the time to start opening the first special winning opening 30 after the opening time of the jackpot has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed, or it has reached the time to start the next opening after the time of the interval between the openings has elapsed (S2003).

  If the decision result in the step S2003 is NO, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2003 is YES, the first special winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

  If the first large winning opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 30 in the round game reaches the prescribed maximum winning number (eight in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not it has been performed (S2006). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2006), it is determined whether the time to close the first special winning opening 30 has been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the first special winning opening 30 (see FIG. 6). ) Is determined (S2007). If the opening time of the first special winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2007), the present processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2006) or when the opening time of the first special winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2007), that is, one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the first special winning opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2008). Then, the value of the special winning opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2009), and it is determined whether or not the value of the special opening opening counter is "0" (S2010). If it is not “0” (NO in S2010), the process ends as it is to start the next release.

  On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2010), a jackpot ending command is set to end the jackpot game (S2011), and the jackpot ending is started (S2012). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2013).

  If the big hit end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), it is determined whether or not the time of the big hit ending has elapsed since the opening of the first big winning opening 30 in the big hit game has been completed. If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2014), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2014), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2015), and the big hit flag is turned off (S2016). Then, after setting the special operation status to “1” (S2017), a game state setting process (S2018) described later is performed, and the process ends.

  [Gaming State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the gaming state setting process (S2018), first, the jackpot game executed this time is a time-saving hit (ie, "4R time-hit jackpot", "15R time-hit hit" shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a jackpot game executed with the winning of “16R small hit B”) (S2101). If the decision result in the step S2101 is YES, the time-saving flag is turned ON (S2102), a time-saving counter is set (S2103), and this processing is ended.

  More specifically, in step S2103, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the time-saving counter (total time-saving counter and special time-saving counter) in accordance with the gaming state at the time of the winning and the type of the special symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game this time. 2 hour counter) is set. Details of the time-saving counter value to be set are as shown in FIG. In FIG. 7, the value shown in the column of “Total figures 1 and 2” of “Number of times saved (times)” is the number of times saved in the total time saving counter, and the value of “Number of times saved (times)” is “ The value shown in the column "only for special figure 2" is the number of time savings set in the special time saving counter.

  By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the gaming state after the current big hit game is reduced to a time-saving state (high base state). This game state is determined by the fulfillment of either the condition that the number of times of execution of the special symbol change display reaches a predetermined number of time savings (number-of-times termination condition) or that the next jackpot game is executed (winning-end condition). finish. The number-of-times termination condition in which the value of the total time-saving counter becomes “0” is called a total number-of-times termination condition. It is called a condition.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2101 is NO, the steps S2102 and S2103 are not carried out, but the step S2104 is carried out, and this processing is ended. As a result, the game state after the current big hit game becomes a non-time saving state and a low base state (normal game state). In step S2104, a left-handed designation command for terminating the right-handed notification to the sub-control board 90 is set in a predetermined output buffer, and the right-handed indicator 45 is turned off. This is to encourage the player to play a left-handed game at the end of the big hit game.

  [Special Electric Combination Processing 2 (Small Winning Game)] The special electric combination processing 2 is a processing for executing a small winning game in which the second big winning device 36 having the specific area 39 is opened. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the special electric auditors control process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 has ended in the small hit game.

  If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is being opened (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 36 is being opened) (S2302). If it is not being opened (NO in S2302), it is determined whether or not the time to open the second special winning opening 35 has been reached, that is, a predetermined pre-opening interval (small hit opening) has elapsed and the second special winning opening has elapsed. It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening the 35 (S2303).

  If the decision result in the step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to an opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of the winning small hit (S2304).

  If the second special winning opening 35 is being opened in step S2302 (YES in S2302), it is determined whether or not the number of winnings in the second special winning opening 35 has reached a prescribed maximum winning number (eight in the present embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the prescribed number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is determined whether or not the time to close the second special winning opening 35 has been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the second special winning opening 35 (see FIG. 6). As shown in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not 1.6 seconds have elapsed) (S2306). If the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2306), the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the second special winning opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the special winning opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), a small hit end flag is set (S2309), and the process is terminated.

  If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 27, a predetermined time (closed interval time) after the closing of the second big winning port 35 in the small hit game is set. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (S2310), and if the time of the post-closure interval has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends. Note that the time of the interval after the small hit game is closed will be described later. On the other hand, if the time of the post-closure interval has elapsed (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the flow proceeds to step S2313.

  In step S2313, it is determined whether the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that a game ball has passed to the specific area 39 during execution of the small hitting game, and is a flag that is turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 29) described later. If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), since the two kinds of jackpot games are not executed, the value of the special winning opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2314) and the special operation status is set to "1". Set (S2315) and proceed to step S2316.

  Then, in a step S2316, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. If it is ON, this process ends. If it is not ON, a left-handed designation command for terminating the right-handed notification to the sub-control board 90 is set in a predetermined output buffer, and the right-handed indicator 45 is displayed. The light is turned off (S2317), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2313 (YES in S2313), the microcomputer 81 for game control turns off the V flag (S2319) and turns on the big hit flag to execute the two types of big hit games (S2319). (S2320), the special operation status is set to “4” (S2321). Subsequently, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2322), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2323). Then, the jackpot opening command is set (S2324), and the jackpot opening is started (S2325). Thereby, the game shifts from the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time to the two-type big hit game.

  [Distribution Member Control Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 13). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 28, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, the present process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hitting game has started (see FIG. 22), so that the distribution member 71 is operated in the predetermined operation pattern to operate the distribution member 71 (see FIG. 22). S2502) and V validity period setting processing (S2503).

  In the distributing member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distributing member 71 is set, and based on the time using the timer, the distributing member 71 The solenoid 73 is turned on, and when it is time to close the distribution member 71, the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves with a constant operation from the start of the opening of the small hitting game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the small hit game opening. This is called a pre-release interval. Subsequently, control is performed to allow passage for 4600 ms (the state indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). This is called V release. Next, the state is controlled to the passage blocking state for 3000 ms. This is called a post-closure interval. Such a series of operations of “interval before opening → V opening → interval after closing” is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

  In the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V validity period is a period in which, when the detection by the specific area sensor 39a is performed, the detection is regarded as valid and the V flag is turned ON. As shown in FIG. 40 (d), the V validity period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (at the time when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage permitting state) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to a time longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled to be in the passage allowable state). This is in consideration of a time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

  Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and based on the time using the timer, when the timing for validating the specific area 39 is reached, the V validity period is set. The flag is turned on, and when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39, the V valid flag is turned off. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V validity period is during by determining whether the V validity flag is ON.

  Subsequent to the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, based on a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502, the total operation time (7608 ms (see FIG. 40 (c))) is determined. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has not been completed, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and this processing ends.

  Here, based on FIG. 40, the relationship between the above-mentioned constant operation of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) in the small hitting game will be described. In the present embodiment, there are two opening patterns shown in FIGS. 40B and 40E as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hitting game. FIG. 40 (a) shows the timing of the change display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make the timing of the start of the small hit game easy to understand.

  The opening pattern shown in FIG. 40B is an opening pattern that is selected when a small hit is won in the lottery of FIG. In other words, this is an open pattern selected when the "special figure 2_small hit symbol 2" (see FIG. 6) is won. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern that allows passage to the specific area 39.

  More specifically, this opening pattern for passing is an opening that closes the second special winning opening 35 for 1600 ms after closing the second special winning opening 35 for 8 ms, and then closes the second special winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. And the post-closing interval in which the second winning port 35 is closed.

  When the second special winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, during the opening period of the second special winning opening 35 for 1600 ms and during 3000 ms after the closing of the second special winning opening 35, the distribution member is used. When the V is released from the V, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-permissible state (see FIGS. 40B and 40C). Therefore, no matter what winning timing the gaming ball wins in the second big winning opening 35, the gaming ball can pass through the specific area 39. In the present embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handing, the second large winning ball 35 is always won in the second big winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Various devices such as a winning device 36 are arranged. The time required for the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms.

  The opening pattern shown in FIG. 40 (e) is an opening pattern selected when the "special figure 1_small hit symbol 1" (see FIG. 6) is won in the lottery of the special figure 1. This opening pattern is a non-passing opening pattern in which passage to the specific area 39 is substantially impossible.

  More specifically, the non-passing opening pattern closes the second special winning opening 35 for 4568 ms, opens the second special winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second special winning opening 35 for 1440 ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second special winning opening 35 is closed for 4568 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 1440 ms. And the post-closing interval in which the second winning port 35 is closed.

  When the second special winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 40 (e) and (c)). The period during which the V opening of the distribution member 71 coincides with the opening of the second special winning opening 35 is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second special winning opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if the game ball enters when the opening of the second special winning opening 35 starts, by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state. I have. Therefore, when this open pattern is selected, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area 39. That is, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 40, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small hitting game. Then, the small hit game is executed in one of the two opening patterns according to the type of the small hit symbol. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second special winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, a small hitting game (special 2V passing small hitting in FIG. 40 (b)) that can pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the timing of winning into the second large winning opening 35, and at what timing It is possible to execute a small hit game (special 1V non-passing small hit in FIG. 40 (e)) in which the player cannot pass through the specific area 39 even if the player wins 35.

  In the present embodiment, during the small hit game, the number of game balls that have entered the second big winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second big winning opening sensor 35a, and the second big winning device is counted. The number of game balls discharged out of 36 is counted based on detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as outlet sensors for counting the number of game balls discharged to the outside of the second big winning device 36. Then, when the count values do not match at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, an error notification is performed. The operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when the two count values match after the second special winning opening 35 is closed. In this way, it is possible to smoothly start the display of the change of the special symbol after the closing of the second special winning opening 35.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Processing] Return to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) following the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 13). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), first, as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process is terminated. If there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not it is during the V valid period (S2602). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2503) in the above-described distribution member control process (FIG. 28). Specifically, the V valid period is a period shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in progress (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned on (S2603), a V passing command is set (S2604), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that it is not during the V validity period (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection processing ends without performing the processing in steps S2603 and S2604. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass (pass of the specific area 39).

6. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 [Sub-Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination is YES (YES in S4002), the flow advances to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the content of the RAM 94 is not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power-off signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are normally maintained (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. When the RAM 94 is initialized, values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number update process is performed (S4005). In the random number update processing (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random number for effect determination is a random number for effect design determination for determining the effect symbol, a random number for variable effect pattern determination for determining the variable effect pattern, and a notice effect determination for determining various notice effects. There are random numbers. The method of updating the random numbers can be the same as the method of updating the random numbers performed by the main control board 80 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding random numbers one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number update processing performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number update process (S4005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission processing, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 100 executes various effects (effect design fluctuation effect, opening effect, round effect, ending effect, small hit effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 in accordance with the command. I do. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 as the various effects are performed by the image control board 100, and outputs the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107. 66, and the decorative movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. Are executed prior to other interrupt processing (S4009, S4010). In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94.

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 31, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 5).

  Subsequently, a lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is output to the lamp control board 107 so that the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created or output in order to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, a watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process ends.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 32, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, a reception command analysis processing described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM 94 as switch data for a 10 ms timer interrupt process is performed (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents and the like of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch status acquisition process is performed (S4303).

  After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) (S4304), and generates audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 67). Creation and output to the voice control board 106 (S4305). Then, other processes such as updating various effect determination random numbers are executed (S4306), and this process ends.

  [Receive Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the receive command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first sends the hold increase command (special figure 1 hold increase command or special figure 2 hold) from the main control board 80. It is determined whether or not an increase command has been received (S4401), and if it has been received, processing for increasing the number of reserved balls is performed (S4402). In the retained ball count increasing process (S4402), if the received command is the special figure 1 pending increase command, the value of the first special figure pending effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by one. If the received command is the special figure 2 hold increase command, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by one. By this process and the later-described retained ball count subtraction process (S4405), the information of the special figure 1 reserved ball number and the special figure 2 reserved ball number is held not only on the main control board 80 side but also on the sub control board 90 side. I have to.

  Note that the first special figure hold effect counter is the number of first special figure hold (special figure 1 hold), which is the number of random number groups (numerical information) stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM 84. Is a counter that counts the numbers. The second special figure hold effect counter is the number of the second special figure hold (special figure 2 hold), which is the number of random number groups (numerical information) stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Is a counter that counts the numbers.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). A fluctuation effect start process described later is performed (S4404), and a reserved ball number subtraction process is performed (S4405). In the reserved ball number subtraction process (S4405), if the received command is the special figure 1 change start command, the value of the first special figure reserved effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is decremented by one. If the received command is the special figure 2 change start command, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is decremented by one.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and if so, performs a fluctuation effect end process described later (S4407).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). If the opening command has been received, an opening effect selection process described later is performed (S4409).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410). If the ending command has been received, an ending effect selection process described later is performed (S4411).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a V-pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if so, performs a V-pass notification effect start process (S4413). In the V-pass notification effect start process (S4413), a V-pass notification effect start command for starting the V-pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V-pass notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that V-pass (passing to the specific area 39) has occurred. In the present embodiment, the effect is to display a predetermined V-pass notification image (for example, a character image indicating the character “V”) on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of “V” as the V passing notification effect has a meaning as the jackpot winning notification in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes the jackpot game based on the passage to the specific area 39. Note that the V-pass notification effect may be another mode such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a right strike designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and if so, performs a right arrow image display process (S4415). In the right arrow image display processing (S4415), a right arrow image display command for displaying a predetermined right arrow image RI (see FIG. 42) on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. However, the right arrow image display command is not set at the time of starting the small hit game of the special small hit (special 1V non-passing small hit). This is because the right arrow image RI is not displayed at the time of winning the special 1V non-passing small hit.

  When the right arrow image display command set in step S4415 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 issues a rightward arrow and a right The arrow image RI (see FIG. 42) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The display of the right arrow image RI is an example of a right-handed notification.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a left-handing designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4416), and if so, performs right arrow image non-display processing (S4417). In the right arrow image non-display processing (S4417), a right arrow image non-display command for terminating the display of the right arrow image RI is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  When the right arrow image non-display command set in step S4417 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the right arrow image RI on the display screen 7a. Then, the display of the right arrow image RI ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display of the right arrow image RI is started when the right-handed designation command is received, and ends when the left-handed designation command is received. That is, the right arrow image RI is displayed during the big hit game, the small hit game based on the drawing of the special map 2, the time reduction state (high base state), and the right arrow image during the non-time reduction state (low base state). The image RI will not be displayed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not display during some period (for example, ending) during a jackpot game.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process based on a reception command other than the above-mentioned command (for example, a general-purpose variation start command or a general-purpose variation stop command) as another process (S4418), and performs a reception command analysis process. Finish.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the variation effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a later described background process (S4801) and a variation effect pattern selection process (S4802).

  [Background Processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the background processing (S4801), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the background data (S4901). The background data is data indicating a background image displayed on the display screen 7a. In this embodiment, “normal background” and “special background” can be displayed as background images. “Normal background” is the daytime background shown in FIG. The “special background” is the night background shown in FIG.

  The effect mode for displaying the “normal background” is referred to as “daytime background mode”. The effect mode for displaying the “special background” is referred to as “night background mode”. The “night background mode” is an effect mode that suggests that it is an advantageous state in which it is easy to acquire a jackpot game (in other words, an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player in terms of ease of executing the jackpot game). This effect mode is also referred to as “advantageous effect mode”. On the other hand, the “daytime background mode” is an effect mode that suggests that it is a non-advantageous state in which it is more difficult to obtain a jackpot game than an advantageous state. This effect mode is also referred to as “non-advantageous effect mode”. The background image displayed on the display screen 7a in the advantageous effect mode is also referred to as “advantageous background image”, and the background image displayed on the display screen 7a in the non-advantageous effect mode is also referred to as “non-advantageous background image”. In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a mode of the effect on the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different, such as a different background image as described above. It is executed in a mode according to the effect mode.

  In the background processing of FIG. 35, it is determined whether the background data referred to in step S4901 is background data of a normal background, that is, whether the current stay background is a normal background (S4902). If it is a normal background, this processing ends. On the other hand, if the background is not the normal background, it is determined whether the value of the background counter provided in the RAM 94 is “0” (S4903).

  The background counter is a counter for counting the number of times a special symbol is fluctuated and displayed in the time saving state. In detail, the background counter includes a first background counter Ma for counting the total number of changes in the special figure 1 executed in the time reduction state and the number of changes in the special figure 2, and the background counter is executed in the time reduction state. There is a second background counter Mb for counting the number of changes in the special figure 2 (see the table in FIG. 39). As will be described later, at the time of the ending of the jackpot game, a value corresponding to the total number of time savings (the value of the total time savings counter) is set in the first background counter Ma, and a special time savings number (special) is set in the second background counter Mb. The value corresponding to the value of the 2 hours counter is set (see FIG. 39). In the present embodiment, the stay period to the night background is managed by counting using the background counter.

  In step S4903 in the background processing (FIG. 35), it is determined whether the value of one of the first background counter Ma and the second background counter Mb is “0”. If the decision result in the step S4903 is NO, this processing is ended. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S4903 is YES, then it is determined whether or not there is a special 2 suspension (second special figure suspension) (S4904). The determination of the presence or absence of the special 2 reservation is performed based on the value of the second special figure reservation effect counter of the RAM 94. Also in the subsequent processing, when the effect control microcomputer 91 checks the presence or absence of the special 2 hold, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter is referred to. If there is no special 2 suspension (YES in S4904), the stay background is set to the normal background, that is, the value of the background data is set to the value of the background data of the normal background (S4905). This is to indicate to the player that the advantageous state has ended.

  On the other hand, if there is a special 2 suspension (NO in S4904), the present process ends without returning the stay background to the normal background. That is, the stay background is kept as the special background. This is because the time-saving state (high base state) has been completed by executing the special figure change for the set number of time saving times, but the second special figure hold still remains.

  [Variation Effect Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the variation effect pattern selection process (S4802), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes a variation start command (S5001). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1003) or the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1009). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the background data (S5002).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the fluctuation data indicated by the background data referred to in step S5002 and the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5001 from a plurality of fluctuation effect pattern tables provided according to the background data and the fluctuation pattern. A variable effect pattern table corresponding to the pattern is selected and set (S5003). Then, a variable effect pattern is selected based on this table (S5004).

  At this time, the effect determination random numbers are also obtained and determined. With this, it is determined what kind of effect is to be performed as a variable effect, including the contents of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect, and the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed. Is done. Then, a fluctuation effect start command for starting the fluctuation effect in the selected fluctuation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5005).

  When the variable effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and Is performed on the display screen 7a.

  In the present embodiment, a variable effect is executed with a background image corresponding to the background data. Specifically, if the background data is a value corresponding to the normal background, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), a daytime background image is displayed on the display screen 7a as a background image, and then a variation effect is executed. If the background data is a value corresponding to the special background, as shown in FIG. 41B, a night scene image is displayed on the display screen 7a as a background image, and then a variable effect is executed.

  The night background image is an image that informs the player that the jackpot is easy to be acquired. More specifically, the image of the night background is when the current gaming state is the time saving state and the high base state, and when the normal gaming state (non-time saving state and the low base state) but the transition to the normal gaming state is made. Is displayed when the second special map is suspended. In these cases, it is possible to execute the big hit game through the V passing (V winning) from the small hit winning based on the second special map reservation. That is, it can be said that the jackpot is easily obtained.

  On the other hand, the image of the daytime background is an image that informs the player that the jackpot is not easily obtained. More specifically, these images are displayed when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-time saving state and low base state) and there is no second special figure hold. If the game is controlled to the normal game state after the end of the jackpot game, or if the second special figure reservation is no longer held in the normal game state, the jackpot must be obtained by the lottery of the special figure 1. Therefore, a jackpot cannot be easily obtained unlike the lottery of the special figure 2. In other words, the normal game state without the second special figure reservation is not a state in which a big hit is easily obtained.

  In the variation effect pattern selection process (FIG. 36), when the variation patterns indicated by the variation start commands are P31 to P33 (see FIG. 10), the effect control microcomputer 91 selects an effect pattern of the challenge effect. The challenge presentation has a success mode and a failure mode. The challenge effect of the success mode is an effect in which a predetermined character challenges the first mission and clears the mission on the display screen 7a, and the variation pattern is P31 or the variation pattern is P32. Is executed. That is, it is executed when a big hit or a small hit is won. On the other hand, the challenge effect in the failure mode is an effect in which a state in which a predetermined character challenges the first mission and the mission cannot be cleared is displayed on the display screen 7a, and is executed when the variation pattern is P33.

  In the variation effect pattern selection process (FIG. 36), when the variation patterns indicated by the variation start commands are P21 to P23 (see FIG. 10), the effect control microcomputer 91 selects an effect pattern of the last challenge effect. The last challenge effect has a success mode and a failure mode. The last challenge effect of the success mode is an effect in which a state in which a predetermined character challenges the final mission and clears the mission is displayed on the display screen 7a. When the variation pattern is P21 or the variation pattern is P22. Will be executed if That is, it is executed when a big hit or a small hit is won. On the other hand, the last challenge effect in the failure mode is an effect in which a state in which a predetermined character challenges the final mission and the mission cannot be cleared is displayed on the display screen 7a, and is executed when the variation pattern is P23. Note that the variation time of the special figure variation in which the last challenge effect is performed is relatively long at 90 seconds.

  Further, in the variation effect pattern selection process (FIG. 36), when the variation patterns indicated by the variation start commands are P8 to P10 (see FIG. 10), the effect control microcomputer 91 selects an effect pattern of the chance variation standby effect. . The chance fluctuation standby effect is an effect in which an effect image including a character image of “waiting” is displayed on the display screen 7a. It is considered that the change patterns P8 to P10 are selected during the period before the second change after the first change based on the suspension of the special figure 2 when the time saving state ends and returns to the non-time saving state. Since the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 during this period (a single fluctuation time is 35 seconds) corresponds to a “special figure 2 fluctuation standby period” to be described later, such an effect is executed. Note that the content of the fluctuation effect based on each fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

  [Variation Effect End Processing] As shown in FIG. 37, in the fluctuation effect end processing (S4407), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the fluctuation stop command (S5201) and refers to the background data (S5202). Next, it is determined whether or not the stay background is a normal background (daytime background) (S5203). If the stay background is the normal background, the process proceeds to step S5205.

  On the other hand, if the stay background is not the normal background (NO in S5203), the value of the background counter is decremented by 1 (S5204), and the process proceeds to step S5205. More specifically, when the fluctuation is stopped in the special figure 2, in step S5204, the values of the first background counter Ma and the second background counter Mb are each decremented by one. On the other hand, if the fluctuation is stopped in the special figure 1, in step S5204, only the value of the first background counter Ma is decremented by one.

  In step S5205, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable effect end command for terminating the variable effect.

  Subsequent to step S5205, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the fluctuation effect to be ended this time is a small hit change of the special figure 2 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state and low base state) (a change based on the determination result of the small hit winning). ) Is determined (S5206). In the present embodiment, the stop time at the time of the small hit change of the special figure 2 in the normal gaming state is set to 15 seconds, which is longer than the stop time in other cases (see FIG. 10). If the decision result in the step S5206 is NO, this processing is ended. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S5206 is YES, the effect start command of the V-drive instruction effect (V-attacker-drive notification effect) shown in FIG. 42 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5207).

  The image control board 100 receiving this command displays the effect image of the V driving instruction effect shown in FIG. 42 on the display screen 7a using the longer stop time of 15 seconds. The effect image shown in FIG. 42 is an effect image that suggests that a game ball should be fired by right-handed aiming at the second big winning device 36 (V attacker) including the specific area 39. In other words, the effect image suggests that the game ball should be fired by right-handing for the purpose of winning the second large winning opening 35 (passing to the specific area 39). It should be noted that the effect image of the V driving instruction effect also includes the right arrow image RI. As described above, in this embodiment, the player is urged to win the second big winning opening 35 before the execution of the small hitting game. Therefore, it is possible to allow the game ball to be awarded to the second big winning opening 35 with a margin in the small hit game.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] The opening effect selection process (S4409) shown in FIG. 38 selects an effect pattern (contents) of an opening effect executed during the opening of the big hit game or a small hit effect executed during the small hit game. Processing. As shown in FIG. 38, in the opening effect selection process (S4409), first, an opening command is analyzed (S5501). In this embodiment, the opening command includes information on the type of the special symbol (winning type) and information on the gaming state at the time of winning (see FIG. 7).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the analyzed opening command is a command indicating the start of the small hit game (S5502). If it is not a command indicating the start of the jackpot game (NO in S5502), it is the start of the jackpot game, so the jackpot opening effect (OP effect) according to the type of the winning jackpot is selected (S5503), Proceed to step S5507.

  On the other hand, if it is a command indicating the start of the small hitting game (YES in S5502), subsequently, the small hitting winning based on the lottery in Toku-zu 1 (ie, "16R small hitting A", see FIG. 7) Is determined (S5504). If the small hit is not a win based on the drawing of Toku-zu 1 (NO in S5504), it is a small hit that is won based on the drawing of Toku-zu 2 (ie, “16R small hit B”; see FIG. 7). The winning effect (the effect for two small hits) is selected (S5505), and the process proceeds to step S5507.

  On the other hand, if the small hit is a win based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in step S5504 (YES in S5504), an effect for special one small hit is selected (S5506), and the process proceeds to step S5507. As an effect for special one-hit, for example, there is a stage change effect in which the effect control microcomputer 91 changes to a different stage in the same effect mode. When the stage is changed, the effect mode such as the background image displayed on the display screen 7a is changed to a different effect mode.

  In step S5507, an opening effect start command for starting the effect selected in each process described above is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  When the opening effect start command set in step S5507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out the effect image corresponding to the opening effect start command from the ROM 103. Then, the image is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] The ending effect selection process (S4411) shown in FIG. 39 is a process for selecting an ending effect effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 39, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), first, the ending command is analyzed (S5701). In this embodiment, the ending command includes information on the type of the special symbol (type of winning) and information on the game state at the time of winning (see FIG. 7).

  Subsequently, effect controlling microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the type of hit indicated by the ending command analyzed in step S5701 is "time saving hit" (S5702). The time saving hit is a hit in which the game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to the time saving state. In the present embodiment, “4R time saving big hit”, “15R time saving big hit”, “16R small hit B” shown in FIG. Corresponds to this.

  If it is determined in step S5702 that it is not a time saving bonus (NO in S5702), the character image of “Mamane!” Shown in FIG. 43A is displayed because the ending of the jackpot game based on “15R normal jackpot” is performed. An effect pattern of an ending effect for displaying an effect image including the image on the display screen 7a is selected (S5403). Such an ending effect indicates to the player that the player is not controlled to the time reduction state (that is, is controlled to the non-time reduction state). Then, effect control microcomputer 91 sets the stay background to “normal background” (S5704), and proceeds to step S5713.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5702 that it is a time saving hit (YES in S5702), subsequently, it is determined whether the stay background at the time of winning the time saving hit is a normal background. (S5705). If the stay background at the time of winning is a normal background (YES in S5705), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning is a jackpot based on the drawing of Toku-zu 1 (S5706). If it is a jackpot based on the lottery in Tokuzu 1 (YES in S5706), it is a so-called “initial hit” of “4R short hit jackpot”, so the character image of “Night background mode entry!” Shown in FIG. An effect pattern of an ending effect for displaying an effect image including “” on the display screen 7a is selected (S5707). By such an ending effect, the player is shown to be controlled to the time-saving state (high base state). The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the stay background to “special background” (S5708), sets the value of the first background counter Ma to “5” (a value corresponding to the total number of time savings), and The value of the background counter Mb is set to "1" (a value corresponding to the special number of times reduced) (S5709), and the flow advances to step S5713.

  On the other hand, if the stay background at the time of winning in step S5705 is not the normal background (NO in S5705), it is not the so-called "initial hit" but the "continuous hit". The effect pattern including the character image of "" is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect pattern of the ending effect is selected (S5710). By such an ending effect, the player is shown to be controlled to the time-saving state (high base state). The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the stay background to “special background” (S5711), sets the value of the first background counter Ma to “5”, and sets the value of the second background counter Mb to “1”. (S5712), and the process proceeds to step S5713. If the determination result in step S5706 is NO, steps S5710 to S5712 are executed, and the process proceeds to step S5713.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a winning is awarded with a time saving, the total number of working hours (the value of the first background counter Ma) is more than the special number of working hours (the value of the second background counter) “1”. The value is set to a value “5” which is larger by the upper limit storage number of the special figure reservation (“4” in this embodiment). As a result, even if the state shifts to the time saving state in a state in which four first special figure reservations are accumulated, the time reduction state is not terminated by executing the special figure change based on the four reservations, and the number of special time savings is reduced to two. A room for performing the variable display of the special figure 2 is left.

  In step S5713, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect in the selected effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the ending effect start command set in step S5713 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the ending effect image corresponding to the ending effect start command from the ROM 103. It is read out and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. That is, one of the effect images shown in FIG. 43 is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  In the present embodiment, the ending effect start command includes information on the stay background set by the above-described processing, and the image control board 100 that has received the ending effect start command displays the command as soon as the ending effect ends. The stay background shown is displayed on the display screen 7a.

7. Next, a flow of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, first, in the normal game state, the game proceeds by left-handed. This aims at winning the jackpot based on the lottery of Tokuzu 1. In the normal game state at the start of the game, the daytime background mode is set. Accordingly, the daytime background image shown in FIG. 41A is displayed on the display screen 7a. The daytime background image is displayed even when the fluctuation effect is not executed.

  When the jackpot is won by the lottery of Tokuzu 1, if the jackpot is “15R normal jackpot”, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, if "4R time-saving big hit", the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to the time-saving state. This distribution rate is 50% for each. In this specification, a jackpot that wins without passing through the V may be referred to as a “direct hit jackpot”. If the winning jackpot is “15R normal jackpot”, the game proceeds in the normal gaming state again with the aim of winning the jackpot based on the lottery of Toku-zu.

  On the other hand, in the case of "4R time saving big hit", the state is controlled to the time saving state and the high base state. In this time-saving state and the high base state, the player proceeds with the game by hitting right. This aims at winning the jackpot based on the drawing of Toku-zu 2. In the present embodiment, the time saving state and the high base state are basically ended by executing the variable display of the special figure 2 once. In addition, during this time saving state, two second special figure reservations can be stored. Therefore, in the present embodiment, once controlled to the time saving state, the change display of one special figure 2 in the time saving state and the change of the two special figures 2 based on the second special figure reservation held in the time saving state are performed. A total of three variable display of the special figure 2 with the display can be executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, once controlled to the time saving state, it is possible to receive the lottery of the special figure 2 three times.

  In this period, the night background mode is set (see the portion surrounded by the broken line in FIG. 44). Accordingly, the night background image shown in FIG. 41B is displayed on the display screen 7a. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect mode in the time reduction state and the effect mode when the second special figure hold remains in the game mode but not in the time reduction state are the same effect mode. In this way, a sense of unity is provided as a game period that is advantageous to the player during both game periods.

  Then, in the lottery of the special figure 2, the small hit is won with a probability of about 1/4 which is significantly higher than the lottery of the special figure 1 (see FIG. 9A). In addition, the small hit that is won in the drawing of the special figure 2 is an open pattern for passing the open pattern in the small hit game (an open pattern that can pass through the specific area 39 irrespective of the winning timing to the second big winning opening 35). ) (See FIGS. 40 (b) and (c)). Therefore, as long as the player is executing the game correctly (that is, as long as the player plays the game according to the right-handed notification), the big hit game is executed whenever the small hit is won in the drawing of the special figure 2. Becomes Therefore, even if there are only three chances of the lottery of the special map 2, it is possible to sufficiently obtain the jackpot. Note that such a change in the special figure 2 that is easy to obtain a jackpot up to three times is referred to as a chance change.

  In addition, the small hit which is won by the lottery of the special map 2 is "time saving with hit". Therefore, when the small hit is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the game state after the end of the two kinds of big hit games based on the V passing is controlled to the time saving state and the high base state again. The direct hit jackpot in the drawing of Toku-zu 2 is also "time-saving hit" (see FIG. 7). Therefore, even when the jackpot is won in the lottery of the special drawing 2, the time saving state and the high base state are controlled again. Therefore, in this embodiment, as long as the jackpot is continuously won as a result of a change in chance, the gaming machine has a continuous jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot is not won by the three chance fluctuations, the normal game state without the second special figure reservation is set. Therefore, the state advantageous to the player in terms of the ease of executing the jackpot game has ended. In other words, the jackpot consecutive chan has ended. In this state, the daytime background mode is set. Therefore, the daytime background image shown in FIG. 41A is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display of the daytime background image suggests that the advantageous state for the player has ended.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 45, in the time saving state after the initial hit, when the first variable display of the special figure 2 ends and returns to the non-time saving state, the first “remaining hold” (which occurs during the time saving state). Then, the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure 2 reservation is started (see timing Ta in FIG. 45). At this time, the right-handed indicator 45 switches from the light-on state to the light-off state (that is, switches from the right-handed period to the left-handed period). This is because the left-handed player has a higher base in the non-time saving state. Therefore, when the launch of the game ball is continued, it is considered that “left hit” is performed.

  If “left-handed” is performed, a prize to the first starting port 20 may occur. In particular, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is relatively long at 90 seconds (see FIG. 10). Therefore, it is considered that the prize to the first starting port 20 is sufficiently generated when the number of times "4" or more which is the upper limit storage number of the special figure 1 is stored. That is, it is considered that four special figure 1 reservations occur during the special figure 2 fluctuation based on the first remaining reservation (see timings Ta to Tb in FIG. 45).

  If the special figure 2 fluctuation based on the first remaining reservation is “losing fluctuation” (a fluctuation based on the determination result of the loss), the next fluctuation is based on the second remaining reservation. The special figure 1 changes based on the special figure 1 reservation instead of the special figure 2 fluctuation. This is because the variable display of the special figure 1 is executed prior to the variable display of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 17).

  The fluctuation time of this special figure 1 fluctuation is relatively long at 35 seconds (refer to the table for 15 G or less after the end of the time reduction according to the special figure 1 shown in FIG. 10). Therefore, it takes about 140 seconds (35 seconds × 4 times) until all the four special figure 1 changes are completed. Also, during the period until the execution of the four special figure 1 fluctuations, if the left-handing is continued, it is considered that a new special figure 1 reservation will be appropriately generated.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the game is returned from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state and the left-handed game is continued, the period from the return to the non-time reduction state is the “special figure 1 suspension occurrence period”. In particular, the “execution period of the special figure 2 fluctuation based on the first remaining reservation” is the “initial occurrence period” of the special figure 1 reservation (period from timing Ta to Tb in FIG. 45), and The execution period of the special figure 1 change is the “additional occurrence period” of the special figure 1 suspension (the period from timing Tb to Tc in FIG. 45). For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the non-time-saving state, a special figure 2 change based on the first remaining reservation is performed until a special figure 2 change based on the second remaining reservation is performed. 1 is executed n times (n is the total number of special figure 1 reservations generated during the initial generation period and the number of special figure 1 reservations generated during the additional generation period).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if the special figure 2 change based on the first remaining hold is completed in the non-time saving state, the special figure based on the second remaining hold is maintained unless the special figure 1 hold becomes “0”. No change is initiated. In other words, in the present embodiment, after the end of the first special figure 2 change based on the first remaining reservation, until the start of the second special figure 2 change based on the second remaining reservation, the "special figure 1 change" A change waiting period in FIG. 2 (a period for waiting for a change in the special figure 2 as a chance change) occurs (see timings Tb to Tc in FIG. 45). Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the jackpot is excessively continuous in a short time (in other words, that many prize balls are paid out in a short time).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the time-saving state is controlled after the jackpot game (see FIGS. 46A and 46B), four special figure 1 reservations are accumulated at the end of the jackpot game. Even so, since the fluctuation time of Toku-zu 1 is as short as 3 seconds (see FIG. 10), it takes about 12 seconds (3 seconds × 4 times) until the fluctuation display of Toku-zu 2 is started. It is not long (see FIGS. 46 (B), (C), (D)). In other words, in the present embodiment, the above-described “special figure 2 fluctuation standby period” does not occur in the time reduction state, so that the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is started smoothly. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the jackpot is not continued in a short period of time (in other words, that the prize balls paid out in a short period of time are too small).

8. Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time-saving state (high base state) is completed and the non-time-saving state (low base state) is reached, which occurs during the time-saving state. When the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the first of the two second special figure reservations (so-called “remaining reservation”) is executed, the hitting information indicating the driving into the second flow path R2 (right-handed Since the lighting of the display 45 has been completed (see FIG. 45), it can be expected that the driving into the first flow path R1 is performed. If the driving into the first flow path R1 is performed, there is a possibility that four first special figure reservations occur at the maximum.

  If the special figure 1 is suspended and the fluctuation of the special figure 2 being executed is a loss fluctuation, the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is executed in preference to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 based on the second remaining reservation. You. This state continues until the special figure 1 is no longer reserved. In other words, the special figure 2 fluctuation is kept suspended until the special figure 1 suspension disappears (see FIG. 45). Therefore, when the time-saving state ends and the state returns to the non-time-saving state, the period until all of the suspended special figure 2 fluctuations are completed is lengthened. Therefore, it is difficult for the special figure 2 to be changed, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the jackpot game from being performed too frequently.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after returning from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 fluctuation is relatively long at 35 seconds (see FIG. 10). This takes a certain amount of time to execute and makes it easier to generate additional special figure 1 suspension. Therefore, it is possible to lengthen a period until all the suspended special figure 2 fluctuations have been executed to some extent. Therefore, it is possible to effectively suppress frequent playing of the jackpot game.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the big hit game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1 and the time reduction state is controlled (that is, the time reduction state is controlled based on the so-called “initial hit”). In this case, even if the first special map is suspended, the fluctuation time of the special map 1 is relatively short (3 seconds of fluctuation), so that the chance fluctuation (variation display of the special figure 2) can be performed smoothly. (See FIG. 46).

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the time-saving state ends and the non-time-saving state is reached, and the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the second special figure reservation generated during the time-saving state is executed, the fluctuation is displayed. The display change time is relatively long at 90 seconds (see FIG. 10). Therefore, when a left-handed operation is performed during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state, the first special figure reservation easily accumulates to the upper limit storage number “4”. Therefore, it is easy to prolong the period from the return to the non-time saving state to the end of execution of all of the suspended special figure 2 fluctuations, and it is easy to suppress excessive hitting from being performed too frequently. I have. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is longer than the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special figure 2 in the time reduction state (see FIG. 10).

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the time saving state ends, the night background is displayed until the second special figure is no longer held, so that the player is in an advantageous state in which it is easy to obtain a big hit. Can be recognized. The special figure change based on the second special figure hold in the non-time saving state has a long fluctuation time of 90 seconds, so that an effect (last challenge effect in this embodiment) effective to excite the game is sufficiently executed. It is possible.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special figure change based on the second special figure reservation is executed in the non-time saving state and the small hit is won, the stop time of the small hit change is as long as 15 seconds ( A V driving instruction effect (see FIG. 42) for prompting a right hit is executed. Accordingly, even if the right-handed indicator 45 is turned off and the right-arrow image RI is not displayed, the right-handed indicator 45 is turned off and the left-handed display is performed. It is possible to play without missing.

9. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. In addition, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

  In the above embodiment, the variation time of the special figure 1 in the time saving state is configured to be always set to 3 seconds (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, is the special symbol (time reduction symbol) that triggered the shift to the current time saving state to be "special symbol 1_time reduction symbol 1" (in other words, is it a winning symbol that was won in the drawing of special figure 1)? , A different variation pattern is selected depending on whether it is either “special figure 2_time savings symbol 2” or “special figure 2_small winning symbol 2” (that is, whether it is a winning symbol selected by lottery of special figure 2). It is good also as a structure which performs. Specifically, for example, in the former case (that is, in a case where the time saving state is controlled based on the so-called “initial hit”), a variation pattern of a short variation time such as 3 seconds is selected as in the above-described embodiment. In the latter case (that is, when the time saving state is controlled based on the so-called “continuation hit”), a configuration may be adopted in which a variation pattern with a long variation time such as 70 seconds is selected. With such a configuration, the following effects can be expected.

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, the first fluctuation display based on the temporary suspension (reservation of special figure 2 stored when returning to the non-time saving state) is the small fluctuation (the fluctuation based on the determination result of the small winning) or the large winning. In the case of fluctuation (fluctuation based on the jackpot winning determination result), the jackpot game is performed and the state is controlled to the time reduction state without the special figure 2 fluctuation standby period due to the special figure 1 fluctuation in the non-time saving state. . Then, at the start of the time saving state, it is considered that there are four special figure 1 reservations accumulated during the fluctuation display based on the remaining reservation. Therefore, in this time saving state, the fluctuation display (chance fluctuation) of the special figure 2 is not executed until all four special figure 1 reservations have been consumed. Here, if the four times of the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 executed in the time reduction state are performed with the fluctuation time of 70 seconds, approximately 280 seconds (70 seconds × 4) after the control to the time reduction state is started. Until the number of times has elapsed, there is a period in which the execution of the variation display (chance variation) of Toku-zu 2 is on standby. Therefore, according to this configuration, in a time-saving state after a so-called “pull-back” (a jackpot with remaining reserve after returning to the non-time-saving state), a period of waiting for a change of the special figure 2 for about 280 seconds can be generated. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress that the jackpot is excessively continuous in a short time (in other words, that many prize balls are paid out in a short time). In this specific example, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 in the time-saving state after the retraction is set to 70 seconds, but may be changed to a different time. However, in order to make the length of the waiting period for the fluctuation of the special figure 2 to be a certain length, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 in the time-saving state after the retraction is preferably set to 20 seconds or more, and preferably 1 minute It is more preferable to set the above.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the determination criterion (determination table) of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is divided into 15 games after the end of the time reduction and other (normal period) (see FIG. 10), but not divided. You may. In this case, in the non-time saving state, for example, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the normal period in the above embodiment may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the period within 15 games after the end of the time reduction is determined as the period in which the fluctuation pattern is determined using the special table (the table for within 15G after the end of the time reduction, see FIG. 10). ) Can be changed as appropriate. However, if the number of games is too large, a case may occur in which all the reservations of the second special map are not completed at all, or the fluctuation time of the special map 1 is long despite all the reservations of the second special map are completed. Since there is a possibility that the game may be disturbed, for example, an excessive case may occur, the length is preferably about 30G or less, more preferably about 20G or less. In the above-described embodiment, since the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is set to 35 seconds within 15 G after the end of the time saving, the remaining figure (the special figure 2 holding accumulated when returning to the non-time saving state) is set. Between the first variation display and the second variation display based on the special figure 1, the variation of 35 seconds according to the special figure 1 can be executed up to 14 times. It is possible.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the variation time (specific variation time) of the variation pattern selected based on the special table (table for within 15 G after the end of the working hours, see FIG. 10) is set to 35 seconds, but this variation time can be changed as appropriate. It is. Specifically, for example, it may be 1 minute or more. Further, the time may be 30 seconds or less. However, in order to set the length of the special figure 2 fluctuation standby period to a certain length, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected based on the special table must be a predetermined loss fluctuation (for example, the fluctuation pattern P6 shown in FIG. 10). It is preferable that the time is longer than the fluctuation time (13 seconds) of the normal loss fluctuation.

  In addition, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered. However, the variation time of the special figure 2 when controlled to the non-time saving state is preferably set to 30 seconds or more, and more preferably set to 60 seconds or more. This is to make it possible to store the first special figure suspension up to the upper limit storage number during the variable display of the special figure 2. Further, the fluctuation time (non-specific fluctuation time) of the special figure 1 when controlled to the time saving state is preferably set to 15 seconds or less, and more preferably to 10 seconds or less. This is because in the time-saving state based on the first hit, it does not take much time to complete the first special map reservation.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is set to 3 seconds (non-specific fluctuation time) when the time reduction state is controlled regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning. On the other hand, in the case of being controlled to the time reduction state based on the winning of “special figure 1_time reduction symbol 1” in the non-time saving state (that is, controlled to the time reduction state based on the drawing of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state) Only), the variation time of the special figure 1 may be set to 3 seconds (non-specific variation time).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the time reduction state is controlled, the fluctuation time is 3 even if the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 is any of the large hit fluctuation, the small hit fluctuation, the loss fluctuation with reach, and the loss fluctuation without reach. Although the configuration is set to seconds (non-specific fluctuation time) (see FIG. 10), the fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds (non-specific fluctuation time) and the large hit fluctuation only in the case of small hit fluctuation and loss loss without reach. In the case of a fluctuation with reach, the fluctuation time may be set to a fluctuation time longer than the non-specific fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect contents of the fluctuation effect accompanying the special figure change can be appropriately changed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the first special figure reservation is set to “4”, but the upper limit storage number of the first special figure reservation can be changed as appropriate. Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation is “2”, but the upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation can be appropriately changed as long as the value is 2 or more. The larger the upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation, the more special figure 1 fluctuations will be executed from the return to the non-time saving state to the end of all the second special figure reservations. It is possible to make it easier to suppress that the jackpot is too continuous in between (in other words, that many prize balls are paid out in a short period of time).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the general-purpose drawing is set to “4”, but a configuration without the general-purpose holding may be adopted. In this case, at the time of detecting the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, the normal symbol random number is acquired unless the variation display of the ordinary symbol is being executed and the auxiliary game is not being executed (during the operation of the electric chew 22). What is necessary is just to comprise.

  In the above-described embodiment, the small hits that can be won by the lottery of Toku-zu 1 are only the small hits that are substantially impossible to pass through V. A small hit may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit, the winning probability of the small hit in the drawing of Toku-zu 1 and the winning probability of the small hit in the drawing of Toku-zu 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  In the above embodiment, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) and the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the opening pattern of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is changed to the opening pattern in which the game ball winning the second big winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing (FIG. 40). (See (b) and (c)). However, as long as the game can be passed to the specific area 39 during the small hit game as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the right strike is continued), the game that has won the second big winning opening 35 The open pattern does not need to allow all the spheres to pass through the specific area 39. Specifically, for example, an opening pattern in which 0.1 second opening is repeated 12 times is set, and a game ball won at the time of opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but at the time of opening 10 to 12 times. The winning game ball may be configured to pass through the non-specific area 70. In other words, the passing open pattern (opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 at the small hit that can pass through V) is a game ball that can win the second big winning opening 35 and wins the second big winning opening 35. Any pattern may be used as long as at least one ball passes through the specific area 39. In addition, in the case of the opening pattern as in this modified example, the opening and closing member of the second big winning device is as follows so that a game ball can easily win in the second big winning opening 35 at each opening. It is good to That is, it is preferable to be an advance-retreat type that can advance and retreat forward and backward, closes the second special winning opening when moving forward, and opens the second special winning opening when retreating backward. And it is good to arrange so that the game ball which flows down the 2nd channel R2 may roll on the upper surface of an opening and closing member. That is, the first winning device 31 of the above-described embodiment may be used. Then, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening / closing member is increased (for example, as a surface using a member having a high elastic force such as rubber) so that the game ball slowly rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific area 39 is configured to be opened according to a predetermined operation pattern managed by time based on the start time of the small hitting game. On the other hand, the specific area 39 may be opened when the number of winning balls to the second big winning opening 35 reaches a predetermined number of operating trigger winning balls (for example, one ball). In this case, it is good to set the number of activated prize balls to, for example, "1" at the special 2V passing small hit, and to set the number of activated prize balls to "7" at the special 1V non-passing small hit, for example. In this way, at the time of the special 2V small hit, the winning ball to the second big winning opening 35 can be passed to the specific area 39. On the other hand, in the special 1V non-passing small hit, the number of winning balls to the second big winning opening 35 does not become seven during the opening period of 1.6 seconds, so that the passing to the specific area 39 does not occur. Can be Also in this case, the open pattern at the time of the special 2V passing small hit is referred to as a passing open pattern, and the open pattern at the special 1V non-passing small hit is referred to as a non-passing open pattern. Further, even if the distribution member 71 is operated based on the number of winning balls at the time of operation, the passage of the specific area 39 is switched at a predetermined timing.

  In the above embodiment, the total opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hitting game is set to 1.6 seconds, but this time can be changed as appropriate. However, it is desirable to set the time to 1.8 seconds or less so that an unintended amount of prize balls are not played.

  In the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game. On the other hand, at least a part of the round of the jackpot game may include a round for opening the second special winning opening 35. In this case, the big hit game is configured not to be further executed by the V passing during the execution of the big hit game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the notification of the driving into the second flow path R2 by the effect control microcomputer 91 (the right-handed notification) is performed by displaying the right arrow image RI on the display screen 7a. The notification mode of the driving notification by 91 can be changed as appropriate. For example, the driving notification may be performed using a board lamp provided on the game board 2 or a frame lamp provided on the gaming machine frame 50, or the driving notification may be performed by sound output from the speaker 67.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display unit that performs various display effects for displaying images is configured by the display screen of one display device (the display screen 7a of the image display device 7). You may comprise by a screen. For example, in a configuration in which a sub-display device is provided in addition to the image display device 7 as the main display device, variation effects of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are performed on the display screen of the main display device. The display screen may be configured to perform a variable effect of a small symbol (an effect symbol displayed smaller than the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R). In addition, a touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device in the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

10. Inventions disclosed in this specification The following inventions have been disclosed in the preceding paragraphs of [Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4.

Invention A1:
A first determination unit (a first determination unit that performs a predetermined first determination (determination according to the special figure 1) based on a ball entering a first ball entrance (first starting port 20) disposed in the first flow path (R1). Processing of step S1002 by the game control microcomputer 81),
Based on a ball entering a second ball entry port (second starting port 21) that is arranged in a second channel (R2) different from the first channel and that can easily enter a game ball. And a second determination including a determination as to whether or not to perform an open game (small hitting game) for opening a special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) (determination as to whether or not there is a small winning) (determination according to special figure 2). Determining means (the processing of step S1008 by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing
When a predetermined determination result (big hit) is obtained in the first determination, or when a game ball that has won the special winning opening in the open game passes through a specific area (39), a special advantageous to the player is provided. Special game execution means for performing a game (big hit game) (the process of step S908 by the game control microcomputer 81);
A game in which a game state after the end of the special game can be controlled to a second game state (high base state) in which game balls can easily enter the second entrance than the first game state (low base state). State control means (processing of step S2102 and the like by the game control microcomputer 81);
In the first game state, hitting information (lighting of the right-handed indicator 45) indicating that the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down the second flow path is not performed, and in the second game state, Hitting method informing means (processing related to turning on / off of the right-hand indicator 45 by the game control microcomputer 81);
First holding means (special figure 1 by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of holding the execution of the variation display of the first symbol (special figure 1) indicating the result of the first determination up to a first upper limit number (for example, “4”). Action on hold)
Second holding means (game control) capable of holding the execution of the fluctuation display of the second symbol (special figure 2) indicating the result of the second determination up to a second upper limit number (for example, “2”) that is a value of 2 or more. Processing for suspending the special figure 2 by the microcomputer 81).
In the second gaming state, when the variable display of the second symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (in the embodiment, once) in the second gaming state, the gaming machine (pachinko) that controls the gaming state to the first gaming state. Gaming machine 1)
A gaming machine characterized in that the fluctuating display of the first symbol is executed prior to the fluctuating display of the second symbol (see FIG. 17).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second gaming state ends and the first gaming state is reached, and the first second symbol held by the second holding means is displayed in a fluctuating manner, the second game is displayed. Since the hitting information indicating the driving into the flow path has been completed, it can be expected that the driving into the first flow path will be performed. If the driving into the first flow path is performed, the change display of the first symbol may be suspended for the first upper limit number at most.

  If the change display of the first symbol has been suspended and the variable display of the second symbol being executed indicates the second determination result indicating that the open game is not to be performed, the second symbol being suspended is displayed. The variable display of the first symbol is executed prior to the variable display. Such a state continues until the change display of the first symbol is no longer suspended. That is, the variable display of the second symbol is kept suspended until the variable display of the first symbol is no longer suspended.

  Therefore, when the second game state ends and returns to the first game state, the period until the execution of the change display (second determination) of all the held second symbols is extended. Therefore, it is difficult to perform the variable display of the second symbol, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the special game from being performed too frequently.

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The change time of the change display of the first symbol a predetermined number of times after the transition from the second game state to the first game state is a predetermined change pattern after the predetermined number of times (for example, a change pattern P2 that is a normal reach big hit change, A specific variation time (for example, 35 seconds, see variation patterns P8 to P10 in FIG. 10) longer than the variation time (30 seconds) in the variation display of the first symbol in FIG. Machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, after returning from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the first symbol is relatively long. The period until all the operations are completed can be lengthened to some extent, and the frequent play of the special game can be effectively suppressed.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
When the special game executed based on the result of the first determination is controlled to the second game state after the end of the special game, the change time of the change display of the first symbol in the second game state is A gaming machine characterized by being set to a non-specific fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time (for example, 3 seconds, see fluctuation patterns P11 to P13 in FIG. 10).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even when the variation display of the first symbol (the first determination) is given priority over the variation display of the second symbol (the second determination), the variation of the first symbol can be based on the ball entering the first entrance. When the second game state is controlled after the special game is executed, it is possible to smoothly perform the second symbol change display (second determination) in the second game state.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
The change display of the second symbol held in the second holding means at the time of the transition from the second game state to the first game state is a first display of the first upper limit number in the first game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the game is performed for a fluctuating time (for example, 90 seconds, see the fluctuating patterns P21 to P23 in FIG. 10) in which a winning in the entrance can occur.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second gaming state ends and the first gaming state is reached, and the second symbol held by the second holding means is displayed in a variable manner, the variable display has a varying time. Is relatively long. Therefore, during this time, it is easy to accumulate the fluctuation display of the first symbol up to the first upper limit number. Therefore, it is easy to prolong the period from the return to the first game state to the end of the execution of all of the suspended display of the second symbol, and it is easy to suppress the special game from being performed too frequently. .

  By the way, the gaming machine described in JP-A-2013-236851 is a pachinko gaming machine having the following specifications. In other words, after a special game advantageous to the player is executed based on the ball entry into the predetermined entrance, the ball is controlled to a game state in which it is easy to enter another entrance. In the game state, a special winning opening having a specific area inside is opened based on a ball entering another ball entrance. Then, a new special game is executed based on the ball entering the specific area. However, in a gaming machine with such a specification, if a special game is played and then entering another entrance is controlled to an easy gaming state, the next game period is not passed without a very long game period. Special games are often played. Therefore, there is a possibility that special games will frequently occur. The above-described invention A is directed to a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-236851, in which "when a game ball winning a special winning opening passes through a specific area, a special game advantageous to a player is performed, The game state after the end of the special game can be controlled to a second game state in which game balls are easier to enter the second entrance than the first game state, and the second entrance in the second game state When the variation display of the second symbol indicating the result of the second determination based on the entering ball is performed a predetermined number of times, the gaming machine is controlled to the first gaming state, and enters the first entering port. The first holding means capable of holding the first symbol variation display indicating the result of the first determination based on the sphere up to the first upper limit number, and the second symbol variation display is executed by a second symbol having a value of 2 or more. A second holding means capable of holding up to two upper limit numbers, wherein the variable display of the first symbol is changed from the variable display of the second symbol. Preferentially it is different in that "is executed. This makes it possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing frequent playing of a special game advantageous to the player" (having an effect).

1. Pachinko gaming machine 20: First starting port (first ball entry port)
21 ... 2nd starting port (2nd entrance)
35 ... Second Grand Prize Winner (Special Winner)
39 ... Specific area 45 ... Right-hand display 81 ... Game control microcomputer R1 ... First channel R2 ... Second channel

Claims (4)

First determination means for performing a predetermined first determination based on a ball entering a first ball entrance disposed in the first flow path;
An open game in which a special winning opening is opened based on a ball entering a second ball entrance which is arranged in a second channel different from the first channel and has a variable ease of entering a game ball. A second determination unit that performs a second determination including a determination as to whether to perform
When a predetermined result is obtained in the first determination, or when a game ball that has won the special winning opening in the open game passes through a specific area, a special game execution for performing a special game advantageous to the player Means,
Game state control means capable of controlling a game state after the end of the special game to a second game state in which game balls are easier to enter the second entrance than the first game state;
Hitting information indicating that the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down the second flow path is not performed in the first game state, but is performed in the second game state,
First holding means capable of holding the execution of the first symbol change display indicating the result of the first determination up to a first upper limit number;
A second holding means capable of holding the execution of the variation display of the second symbol indicating the result of the second determination up to a second upper limit number of 2 or more,
The gaming machine, wherein the gaming state control means controls the first gaming state when the variable display of the second symbol is performed a predetermined number of times in the second gaming state,
A gaming machine characterized in that the variable display of the first symbol is executed prior to the variable display of the second symbol. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The change time of the variable display of the first symbol a predetermined number of times after the transition from the second game state to the first game state is the variable time of the variable display of the first symbol in a predetermined change pattern after the predetermined number of times. A gaming machine characterized by being set to a longer specific fluctuation time. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
When the special game executed based on the result of the first determination is controlled to the second game state after the end of the special game, the change time of the change display of the first symbol in the second game state is A gaming machine characterized in that the non-specific fluctuation time is set shorter than the specific fluctuation time. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein
At the time of transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, the change display of the second symbol held in the second holding means is the first upper limit number of first symbols in the first gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that the game is performed for a variable time in which a prize to the entrance can occur.

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