JP2020054786A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest of a game in a time saving game state by attracting the player's attention to a small winning game while making the frequency of a big winning game appropriate.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine, the rate at which a normal winning game is played in a first long open pattern in a time saving state is higher than that in a second long open pattern, and a first big winning determination is performed at a higher rate than a second big winning determination. When the determination result of the small winning is derived during the time saving state, a small winning game is played, and the first big winning game can be played. The normal state is set after the end of the first big winning game. In this state, when the determination result of the small winning is derived by the second big winning determination based on the remaining holding, the small winning game is played, and the second big winning game can be played. After the end of the second big winning game, the time saving state is set at a predetermined rate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states.

  Conventionally, gaming machines having a plurality of gaming states have been known. The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1 is a gaming machine called a one-type and two-type mixed type, in which a normal game state in a normal game state and a game ball in a second starting port as compared with the normal game state are won. A time-saving state, which is a game state that is easy to play.

JP 2015-223250 A

  In the conventional one-type and two-type mixed-type gaming machine, during the time-saving gaming state, the small hitting game substantially caused by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port is only repeatedly performed. There is a problem that it is difficult to attract the player's attention to the game, and the game tends to be monotonous. In this regard, by increasing the ratio of game balls that have won the big winning opening in the small winning game to pass through a specific area inside the big winning opening, the ratio of the small winning game reaching the big winning game is increased, and It is also conceivable to attract the player's attention to the small hit game. However, the higher the frequency of the jackpot game, the higher the gambling of the gaming machine. In order to provide an appropriate game, it is necessary that the frequency at which the jackpot game is performed does not exceed a certain value. In addition, from the viewpoint of gambling, the rate at which the time-saving game state occurs after the end of the jackpot game performed due to the result of the jackpot determination in the time-saving game state (a so-called time-saving continuation rate) is determined by a predetermined value. May be provided.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the frequency of performing a jackpot game while increasing the interest of a player during a time-saving gaming state by attracting the player's attention to a small jackpot game. I do.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable winning opening that can be changed to a first state in which gaming balls are difficult or impossible to win, and a second state in which gaming balls are easier to win than in the first state; A first region and a second region through which a game ball winning a mouth can pass, and a first variation start port that changes from the first state to the second state when the game ball passes through the first region, When the game ball passes through the second area, the second fluctuation start port that changes from the first state to the second state, a large winning opening that can change to the first state and the second state, A first determining means for deriving any determination result from a group of determination results including at least a jackpot and a miss, in response to a game ball winning to the first variable starting port; and Including at least small hits when the game ball wins A second judging means for deriving any one of the judgment results from the judgment result group, and setting the big winning opening to the first when the jackpot judgment result is derived by the first judging means and the second judging means. A big hit game that changes from the first state to the second state in a pattern is executed, and when the determination result of the small hit is derived, the big winning opening is changed from the first state to the second state in the second pattern. A small hitting game that executes a small hitting game in which the small hitting game is varied, and the small hitting game executes the big hitting game when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the special winning opening; and a normal game. State and the frequency at which the variable winning opening is in the second state is higher than the normal gaming state, and the first area is higher than the rate at which game balls winning the variable winning opening pass through the second area. A game state setting means for setting any of the time saving game states in which the passing rate is higher after the end of the big hit game, and the time saving game state set by the game state setting means satisfying a predetermined condition. A transition means for transitioning to the normal game state in accordance with the condition, wherein the second variable starting port is changed from the first state to the second state, and then a predetermined number of game balls are set in the second variable starting port. When a win is made, the state is changed from the second state to the first state, and the transition unit changes the time-saving game state due to the determination made by the second determination unit in the time-saving game state. The game state transitions to the normal game state, and the game state setting means, when the time reduction game state is set, derives the small hit determination result by the second determination means, and After the execution means executes the big hit game, the normal game state is set, and the small judgment result is derived by the second judgment means when the normal game state is set. After the hit game execution means executes the big hit game, the time saving game state is set at a predetermined ratio.

  Since the gaming machine according to the present invention changes the first variable starting port to the second state at a higher rate than the second variable starting port in the time saving gaming state, the determination by the first determination means is mainly performed in the time saving gaming state. It is done repeatedly. Therefore, a predetermined time is secured after the big hit game is performed and before the next big hit game is performed. In the time-saving gaming state, when a predetermined number of game balls have won the second variable starting port that has changed from the first state to the second state, the second variable starting port changes from the second state to the first state. The gaming state shifts from the time-saving gaming state to the normal gaming state due to the determination made by the second determining means based on the winning of the gaming ball to the second variable starting port. Therefore, the determination by the second determination means based on the winning of the first game ball into the second variable starting port is performed in the time-saving gaming state, and the second and subsequent gaming balls are won into the second variable starting port. The determination based on the second determination means is performed in the normal game state. As a result, the time saving game state is not continued, so that it is not necessary to consider the limitation of the time saving continuation rate. On the other hand, the determination result by the second determination means based on the winning of the second and subsequent game balls to the second variable starting port is a small hit, and after the small hit game is executed and the big hit game is executed, a predetermined ratio The time saving game state is set with. For this reason, immediately after shifting from the time-saving gaming state to the normal game state, the player is given a chance to reenter the time-saving gaming state. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can improve the game during the time-saving gaming state by attracting the player's attention to the small hitting game while making the frequency of the big hitting game appropriate.

  The shift means may shift the time-short game state to the normal game state when the small hit determination result is derived by the second determination means in the time-short game state.

  In this case, the time saving game state is shifted to the normal game state when the small hit determination result is derived, so that the small hit game is performed thereafter. After the small hit game, a big hit game may be further performed. Therefore, even if the time-saving game state ends when the small determination result is derived by the second determination means based on the winning of the first game ball to the second fluctuation start port, the disadvantage to the player is lost. It is hard to be. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention to the small hit game.

  The gaming machine is configured to start changing the first symbol triggered by the determination by the first determining unit and then stop the first symbol indicating the determination result by the first determining unit after the first symbol change. And, the second symbol variation to stop the second symbol indicating the determination result by the second determination means after starting the variation of the second symbol triggered by the determination by the second determination means, Simultaneous fluctuation control means may be provided which is executed in parallel.

  In this case, even while the first symbol change is being performed, the determination by the second determination unit is immediately performed when the first game ball wins the second variation start port, and the second The symbol change starts immediately. Thereby, the determination by the second determination means based on the winning of the first game ball to the second variable starting port is in the time saving game state, and the determination based on the winning of the second and subsequent gaming balls to the second variable starting port is performed. The determination by the two determination means can be reliably performed in the normal game state. Therefore, the gaming machine can set the time-saving gaming state at a predetermined ratio after repeatedly performing the small hitting game and the big hitting game resulting from the winning of the game ball to the second variable starting port a plurality of times. Therefore, the gaming machine can attract the player's attention as to whether or not a game ball wins in the second variable starting port in the time-saving gaming state, and can improve the interest of the game during the time-saving gaming state.

  The shift means, when the small hit determination result is derived by the second determination means in the time saving game state, the time saving game state at the start time of the second symbol change corresponding to the small hit determination result May be shifted to the normal game state.

  In this case, during the time saving game, the time saving game state shifts to the normal game state at the start of the second normal symbol change corresponding to the determination result of the small hit. As a result, after the time-saving game state is reliably shifted to the normal game state, a determination is made by the second determination means based on winning of the second and subsequent gaming balls to the second variable starting port. Therefore, the gaming machine can avoid the limitation of the time saving continuation rate by setting the normal gaming state after the end of the jackpot game based on the winning of the first gaming ball to the second variable starting port. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game based on the winning of the second and subsequent gaming balls to the second variable starting port, the gaming machine sets the time reduction gaming state at a predetermined rate without being restricted by the time reduction continuation rate. Since it is possible, the expectation of the player can be improved.

It is a front view of pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a distribution channel 19. It is explanatory drawing explaining the interlock | coupling of the electric tube 11, the distribution channel 19, the 2nd starting port 13, and the 3rd starting port 14. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st big hit relationship information storage area of RAM52. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the normal special symbol determination table stored in ROM53. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 and an operation pattern of the distribution shutter 195. It is a conceptual diagram showing the special symbol determination table stored in ROM53. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in a ROM 53. 5 is a flowchart of a main process performed in a main board 41. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the normal electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the first special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the first special symbol processing in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the second special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the second special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the game state setting preparation processing performed in the first special symbol processing and the second special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the game state transition processing performed in the first special symbol processing and the second special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the special electric auditors product process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the special electric auditors product process performed in a main process. 4 is a timing chart showing the operation of various members in the game of the pachinko machine 1. 4 is a timing chart showing the operation of various members in the game of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for illustrating the overall flow of the game in the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram showing the ordinary special symbol determination table stored in ROM53 of the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram showing the special symbol determination table stored in ROM53 of the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory processing of the pachinko machine 1 of a second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the game state setting preparation processing of the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the game state transition process of the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment.

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

  The mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main body frame 29 to which the game board 2 can be attached and detached. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2). The game board 2 mounted on the main body frame 29 is arranged on an upper portion of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is held between a main body frame 29 and a front frame 291 mounted on the front side of the main body frame 29. The front frame 291 holds a transparent glass plate and protects the front of the game board 2.

  An upper plate 5 is provided at a lower portion of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball made of metal to the game ball launching device 37 (see FIG. 5) and receives a prize ball. An operation button 9 operated by a player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 5. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. On the right side of the lower plate 6, a firing handle 7 for adjusting the firing of the game ball is provided. The firing handle 7 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the firing handle 7 to perform a firing operation, the game ball launching device has an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 7. A game ball is fired by 37. An illumination member 35 is provided so as to surround the glass plate of the front frame 291. The illumination member 35 can be turned on or off according to the progress of the game. Speakers 48 are provided at both upper corners of the front frame 291.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. In the approximate center of the game area 4, a center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided. The game ball fired by the game ball launching device 37 is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. Gaming balls fired with a firing intensity lower than the predetermined intensity flow down the left side of the center decoration 8, and game balls fired with a firing intensity higher than the predetermined intensity flow down the right side of the center decoration 8. Hereinafter, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left side of the center decoration 8 is referred to as “left hit”, and firing a game ball so as to flow down the right side of the center decoration 8 is referred to as “right hit”.

  The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28 and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially at the center of the upper part of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is configured by, for example, an LCD or the like, and can display various numbers and characters. The display screen 28 displays, for example, an effect symbol that is an effect symbol for notifying the player of the result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko machine 1 displays a symbol variation that varies a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) effect symbols, and then executes a notification effect for confirming and displaying a combination of effect symbols indicating the result of the normal hit determination. The result of the jackpot determination is notified to the player.

  A first starting port 12 is provided substantially below the center of the center decoration 8. Below the first starting port 12, a first big winning port 16 is provided. The first big winning opening 16 is configured as a winning opening relating to a so-called special electric auditorium (a bonus that changes the size of the entrance of the winning opening based on the result of the jackpot determination described later). The first special winning opening 16 includes an opening / closing member 161 that is electrically opened and closed by a first special winning opening solenoid 70 (see FIG. 5). Only when the opening / closing member 161 is in the open state where the opening / closing member 161 is opened, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 16. In the present embodiment, the first big winning port 16 is configured to be able to switch between an open state and a closed state as a big hit game when a big hit game state described later is generated.

  A second big winning opening 17 is provided to the right of the first big winning opening 16. The second big winning opening 17 is also configured as a winning opening relating to a so-called special electric auditory product. The second special winning opening 17 includes an opening / closing member 171 that is electrically opened and closed by a second special winning opening solenoid 71 (see FIG. 5). The opening / closing member 171 is a substantially flat member extending in the front-rear direction. The opening / closing member 171 blocks the entrance of the second large winning opening 17 from above in the closed state, thereby preventing the winning of the game ball into the second large winning opening 17, and slides backward in the opened state to slide the second large winning opening 17 backward. The entrance of the winning opening 17 is opened so that game balls can enter the second winning opening 17. Only when the opening / closing member 171 is in the open state where the opening / closing member 171 is opened, the game ball can win the second large winning opening 17. When the opening / closing member 171 shifts to the open state in a state where the game ball rides on the upper side of the opening / closing member 171 in the closed state, the game ball falls from the upper side of the opening / closing member 171 toward the entrance of the second big winning opening 17. As a result, the game ball wins the second big winning opening 17. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 171 shifts from the closed state to the open state with the game ball riding on the upper side of the opening / closing member 171, the opening time of the opening / closing member 171 is relatively short (for example, less than 1 second). Even so, a plurality of game balls can win in the second big winning opening 17. In the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 17 is configured to be able to switch between an open state and a closed state as a small hit game when a result of a big hit determination described later is a small hit.

  The specific area 172, the non-specific area 173, and the movable piece 174 are provided inside the second special winning opening 17. The specific area 172 and the non-specific area 173 are areas through which only game balls that have won the second large winning opening 17 can pass. The movable piece 174 is a substantially flat member extending in the front-rear direction, and is electrically operated by the movable piece solenoid 72 (see FIG. 5). The movable piece 174 covers the specific area 172 from above in the closed state to prevent the game ball from passing through the specific area 172, and slides backward in the open state to open the upper side of the specific area 172, thereby playing the game. The sphere can pass through the specific area 172. Of the game balls that have won the second special winning opening 17, those that do not pass through the specific area 172 pass through the non-specific area 173. For this reason, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 17 is discharged to the outside of the game area 4 after passing through one of the specific area 172 and the non-specific area 173.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the passing rate of the game balls that have won the second large winning opening 17 opened in the small hitting game passing through the specific area 172 is about 10% (about 1/10). In the present embodiment, the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 in the small hitting game, the second big winning, so that about 10 game balls win in the second big winning opening 17 in one small hitting game. The shape of the opening / closing member 171 of the opening 17 and the arrangement of the second big winning opening 17 are designed. Therefore, as long as the player continues right-handing the game ball during the small hit game, at least one of the game balls that have won the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172. Have been to be.

  A gate 10 is provided on the right side of the center decoration 8. The gate 10 is configured to allow game balls to pass therethrough, and generally functions as an operation gate of a symbol. Below the gate 10, an electric tulip (hereinafter, referred to as "electric tu") 11 is provided. The electric chew 11 is configured as a winning opening relating to a so-called ordinary motorized accessory (an accessory that changes the size of the entrance of the winning opening based on the result of the ordinary hit determination described later). The electric tube 11 includes an opening / closing member 111 that is electrically opened and closed by an electric tube solenoid 68 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the game ball can win the electric chew 11 only in the open state where the opening / closing member 111 is opened. The electric chew 11 has a configuration in which a game ball can be won even in a closed state in which the opening / closing member 111 is closed, and when the opening / closing member 111 is opened, the game ball can be more easily won than in the closed state. There may be.

  A second starting port 13 is provided below the electric tube 11. The second starting port 13 includes an opening / closing member 131. The second starting port 13 is configured as a winning port related to the second type non-motorized accessory. The second type non-motorized character is a character other than a motorized character (a character that is operated by electric power), and a game ball wins a specific prize port other than the prize port or a specific gate. It is an accessory that operates when passing. As described above, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is not opened / closed electrically by a solenoid or the like, but is opened / closed mechanically. In the present embodiment, the game ball can enter the second starting port 13 only when the opening / closing member 131 is in the open state where the opening / closing member 131 is opened. In addition, the second starting port 13 can win a game ball even in a closed state in which the opening and closing member 131 is closed, and the opening of the opening and closing member 131 makes it easier for the game ball to win than in the closed state. It may be a configuration.

  A third starting port 14 is provided diagonally below and to the left of the second starting port 13. The third starting port 14 includes an opening / closing member 141. The third starting port 14 is also configured as a winning port related to the second type non-motorized accessory. Therefore, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is mechanically opened / closed. In the present embodiment, the game ball can enter the third starting port 14 only in the open state where the opening / closing member 141 is opened. Note that the third starting port 14 can receive a game ball even in a closed state in which the opening and closing member 141 is closed, and the opening of the opening and closing member 141 makes it easier for the game ball to win than in the closed state. It may be a configuration.

  A distribution channel 19 is provided at a position between the electric tube 11 and the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14 in the vertical direction. The distribution channel 19 is a channel through which only game balls that have won the electric chew 11 can pass, and is provided on the rear side with respect to the front surface of the game board 2.

  In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with an out port 18, various illumination members, winning ports, windmills, game nails, and the like. Among the game balls flowing down the game area 4, the electric chew 11, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the third starting port 14, the first big winning opening 16, the second big winning opening 17, and other winnings. A game ball that has not flown into any of the mouths and has flowed down to the lower part of the game area 4 passes through an out port 18 provided at the lower part of the game board 2 and is discharged to the outside of the game area 4.

  In the game area 4, since each game member is disposed as described above, a left-hit game ball is more likely to win the first starting port 12 than a right-hit game ball. It is difficult for a right-hit game ball to enter the first starting port 12. Further, a right-hitting game ball is easier to pass or win through the gate 10, the electric chute 11, the second starting port 13, the third starting port 14, and the second big winning opening 17 than the left-hitting game ball. . In addition, in the first winning prize opening 16, both the left-hit game ball and the right-hit game ball can win, but the right-hit game ball is more than the left-hit game ball. Gaming nails and the like are arranged so as to make it easier to win the first large winning opening 16. It is difficult for a left-hit game ball to pass or win through the gate 10, the electric chew 11, the second starting port 13, the third starting port 14, and the second big winning port 17. Therefore, the player advances the game by right-handing during the small hitting game, the big hitting game, and the time-saving state described below, and otherwise advances the game by left-handing.

  At the lower right of the game board 2, a symbol display section 24 is provided. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first special symbol display unit, a second special symbol display unit, a normal symbol display unit, a first special symbol storage number display LED, a second special symbol storage number display LED, and a normal symbol storage number display LED. Prepare. The first special symbol display unit and the second special symbol display unit each include one 7-segment LED, and display a first special symbol and a second special symbol indicating the results of the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination. Hereinafter, when the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination are collectively referred to, or when any one is not specified, it is also called a big hit determination. The normal symbol display unit displays the result of the normal hit determination by turning on and off the LED. The first special symbol storage number display LED displays the number of first reserved balls indicating the number of first reserved balls that are game balls for which the result of the first big hit determination has not yet been displayed. The second special symbol storage number display LED displays the number of second reserved balls indicating the number of second reserved balls that are game balls for which the result of the second big hit determination has not yet been displayed. The normal symbol storage number display LED displays the number of normally reserved balls indicating the number of normally reserved balls that are game balls for which the result of the ordinary hit determination has not yet been displayed.

  The detailed configuration of the distribution channel 19 will be described with reference to FIG. The distribution channel 19 includes a channel 191 through which game balls can flow. Although not shown, the upper end of the flow path 191 communicates with the inside of the electric tube 11. The flow path 191 is branched into a first flow path 191A and a second flow path 191B at substantially the center in the vertical direction. The first flow path 191A extends diagonally downward and left from the branch point of the distribution flow path 19, and then extends downward. The second flow path 191B extends downward from the branch point of the distribution flow path 19. At the lower end of the first flow path 191A, a first passage area 192 is provided. At the lower end of the second flow path 191B, a second passage area 193 is provided. The first passage area 192 and the second passage area 193 are areas formed so that game balls can pass therethrough.

  A distribution shutter 195 is provided at a branch point between the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B. The distribution shutter 195 is a substantially plate-shaped member that is configured to swing around a branch point between the first flow path 191A and the second flow path 191B, and is electrically operated by the distribution shutter solenoid 69 (see FIG. 5). Is activated. When arranged at the first position D1, the distribution shutter 195 restricts the passage of the game ball to the second flow path 191B, and allows the game ball to pass to the first flow path 191A. It leads to the first passage area 192. The first position D1 is a position where the distribution shutter 195 is at the origin position. When arranged at the second position D2, the distribution shutter 195 restricts the passage of the game ball to the first channel 191A, and allows the game ball to pass to the second channel 191B. It leads to the second passage area 193. That is, the distribution shutter 195 distributes whether the game ball that has won the electric chew 11 passes through the first passage area 192 or the second passage area 193.

  Behind the first passage area 192, a first operating mechanism (not shown) is provided. The first operating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the first passage area 192, the first operating mechanism operates (for example, the hook is released), and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened. That is, the first passage area 192 corresponds to a specific gate for operating the third starting port 14 relating to the second type non-motorized accessory. The game balls that have passed through the first passage area 192 are then discharged to the outside of the distribution channel 19.

  A first closing mechanism (not shown) is provided on the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14. The first closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of game balls is won in the third starting port 14, the first closing mechanism is operated (for example, the gear is rotated), and the opening / closing member of the third starting port 14 is opened. 141 is closed. Thus, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is mechanically opened / closed without using electric power.

  Behind the second passage area 193, a second operation mechanism (not shown) is provided. The second operating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the second passage area 193, the second operating mechanism is operated (for example, the hook is released), and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened. That is, the second passage area 193 corresponds to a specific gate for operating the second starting port 13 relating to the second type non-motorized accessory. The game ball that has passed through the second passage area 193 is then discharged to the outside of the distribution channel 19.

  The opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is provided with a second closing mechanism (not shown). The second closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of game balls is won in the second starting port 13, the second closing mechanism is operated (for example, the gear rotates), and the opening / closing member of the second starting port 13 is opened. 131 is closed. Thus, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is mechanically opened / closed without using electric power.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the interlocking of the electric tube 11, the distribution channel 19, the second starting port 13, and the third starting port 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened, a game ball can enter the electric chew 11. In (A), it is assumed that one game ball has won the electric chew 11.

  As shown in (B), when the distribution shutter 195 is disposed at the first position D1 (see FIG. 3), the game ball that has won the electric chew 11 flows down the first flow path 191A and then passes through the first passage 191A. Pass through the area 192. As a result, the first operating mechanism operates, and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened. The opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is closed after performing an opening / closing operation in a predetermined opening pattern.

  Next, as shown in (C), when the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened, a game ball can enter the third starting port 14. In (C), it is assumed that one game ball has won the opened third starting port 14. Thereby, as shown in (D), the first closing mechanism operates, and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is closed.

  On the other hand, as shown in (E), when the distribution shutter 195 is located at the second position D2 (see FIG. 3), the game ball that has won the electric chew 11 flows down the second flow path 191B, It passes through the second passage area 193. Accordingly, the second operating mechanism is operated, and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened. The opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is closed after performing an opening / closing operation in a predetermined opening pattern.

  Next, as shown in (F), when the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened, the game ball can enter the second starting port 13. After ending the operation, the distribution shutter 195 returns to the first position D1, which is the origin position. In (F), it is assumed that one game ball has won the opened second starting port 13. Thereby, as shown in (D), the second closing mechanism is operated, and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is closed.

  An outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The game of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a big hit game, a small hit game, and a normal hit game. The jackpot game is executed when the accessory continuous operation device is operated by the operation of the condition device. The condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. In the condition device, when a special symbol indicating a big hit is confirmed and displayed, or when the accessory continuous operation device is not operated, the gaming ball is a large winning opening (in the present embodiment, the first large winning opening. 16 and a second special winning opening 17) (in the present embodiment, the specific region 172). In addition, the accessory continuous operation device is a device for generating a jackpot game state in which the special winning opening continuously operates. Hereinafter, a state in which the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operating is referred to as a jackpot game state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 12 or the third starting port 14, the first big hit determination is performed, and the first special symbol indicating the result of the determination is the first special symbol of the symbol display section 24. It is displayed on the display. In the first jackpot determination, one of a jackpot and a miss is determined based on a first jackpot random number. If it is determined in the first big hit determination that a big hit is made, a first special symbol indicating that the determination result is a big hit is definitely displayed on the first special symbol display portion of the symbol display portion 24, and the condition device is operated. . Along with this, the jackpot continuous operating device is operated to generate a jackpot game state, and a jackpot game in which the opening and closing member 161 of the first big winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times is executed. . In the present embodiment, the first special winning opening 16 is a special winning opening that is activated when the accessory continuous operation device is activated by the operation of the condition device. In addition, in the normal state, the jackpot game executed in response to the first jackpot determination performed when the game ball is won to the first starting port 12 is determined to be a jackpot, the "first hit game" Also called.

  Hereinafter, one unit in which the opening / closing member 161 of the first big winning opening 16 or the opening / closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 is continuously opened in the big hit game is referred to as a “big hit round”. The first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 is opened once or a plurality of times in a predetermined time for each one jackpot round. Hereinafter, the number of rounds may be indicated as “R”. In addition, the total number of the jackpot rounds constituting one jackpot game is referred to as “round number”.

  When a game ball wins in the second starting port 13, a second big hit determination is performed, and a second special symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed on the second special symbol display section of the symbol display section 24. In the second jackpot determination, it is determined whether the hit is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss based on the second big hit random number. If it is determined in the second jackpot determination that it is a jackpot, a second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a jackpot is definitely displayed on the second special symbol display section of the symbol display section 24, and the condition device is activated. I do. Along with this, the accessory continuous operation device operates to generate a jackpot game state, and the jackpot game is executed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the first big hit determination and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the second big hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as “big hit probability”) are irrespective of the gaming state. , About 1/100.

  When it is determined in the second big hit determination that a small hit is made, a second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a small hit is definitely displayed on the second special symbol display section of the symbol display section 24. Thereafter, a small hit game in which the opening / closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 is opened only once for a predetermined time is executed. In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 17 is a special winning opening that is activated when a special symbol indicating a small hit is definitely displayed. The small hit game is a game in which the opening time of the big winning opening is restricted to be shorter than the big hit game, and generally has a smaller advantage for the player than the big hit game. At the stage where it is determined that the small hit is a small hit, the condition device does not operate, and thus the accessory continuous operating device does not operate. In the small hit game of the present embodiment, the opening / closing member 161 of the first big winning opening 16 and the opening / closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 are not repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that one opening of the opening / closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 in the small hitting game is not prevented from being configured by a plurality of openings. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as “small hit probability”) is about 1 / 1.1 (about 90/100) regardless of the gaming state. It is.

  When the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 in which the opening / closing member 171 is opened in the small hitting game passes through the specific area 172, the condition device is activated. When the accessory continuous operation device is operated with the operation of the condition device, a big hit game state is generated, and the big hit game is executed following the small hit game. That is, the specific area 172 corresponds to a “specific area” for operating the condition device. As described above, when the small hit is determined to be the small hit in the big hit determination, the small hit game is executed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area 172 and the big hit game is executed, the execution is performed first. The won small hit game is included in a part of the big hit game. In this case, the small hit game is handled retroactively as the first round of the big hit, and is converted into the number of rounds as a big hit round of 1R.

  In this manner, the jackpot game executed by the first big winning opening 16 in accordance with the jackpot determination as being a big hit is hereinafter also referred to as a type 1 game. The type 1 game is a jackpot game similar to the jackpot game in a so-called old type 1 (so-called Seven machine) gaming machine, and a special symbol combination that informs that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is definitely displayed. It is executed when it is performed.

  In addition, the big hit game executed due to the execution of the small hit game in response to the small hit determination in the big hit determination is hereinafter also referred to as a two-type game. The two-type game is a jackpot game similar to the jackpot game in a so-called old two-type (so-called wing) gaming machine, and a game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 during the small hit game is a specific area 172. Is executed on condition that the data pass through. In the present embodiment, after the small winning game using the second big winning port 17 is completed, the opening of the first big winning port 16 is linked, so that the two kinds of big winning games are performed. In other words, the two-type game is a jackpot game involving the opening operation of the second special winning opening 17 including the specific area 172. The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called type 1 and type 2 mixing machine having both a type 1 game and a type 2 game.

  Hereinafter, when the big hit game and the small hit game are collectively referred to, or when any one is not specified, it is simply referred to as a hit game. The present embodiment has a so-called simultaneous fluctuation type game specification in which the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination can be executed in parallel. For this reason, both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be performed in parallel. The variable display of the first special symbol is started when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed when the winning game is not executed and the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more. . The variable display of the second special symbol is started when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed when the winning game is not executed and the number of second reserved balls is “1”.

  When a game ball passes through the gate 10, a normal hit determination is performed, and a normal symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed on the normal symbol display section of the symbol display section 24. If it is determined in the normal hit determination that the win is a normal hit, a normal hit game in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in a predetermined opening pattern is executed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as a hit in the normal hit determination (hereinafter, referred to as “normal hit probability”) is about 1 / 1.1 (about 90/100) regardless of the gaming state. .

  The pachinko machine 1 generates one of a non-time saving state and a time saving state. The non-time saving state is a gaming state in which the rate at which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened is a normal rate. The time-saving state is a gaming state in which the opening and closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened more frequently than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 during one normal winning game is longer in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is shorter in the time reduction state (about 2 seconds in the present embodiment) than in the non-hour reduction state (about 10 seconds in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the non-time saving state is also referred to as a normal state. Note that a normal state is set in the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 after the first power-on.

  The game ball that has won the electric chew 11 with the opening / closing member 111 opened in the normal winning game flows down the flow path 191 in the distribution flow path 19 and passes through the first passage area 192 or the second passage area 193. And so on. When the game ball passes through the first passage area 192 or the second passage area 193, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 or the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened. As a result, in the time saving state, the player can make the second starting port 13 or the third starting port 14 more easily win game balls than the first starting port 12. Therefore, during the time reduction state, it is advantageous for the player to advance the game by right-handing. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the rate at which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is opened is lower than in the time saving state, and the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14 are less likely to be opened than in the time saving state. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, the player can easily make the game ball win in the first starting port 12 rather than the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14. Therefore, during the non-time saving state, it is advantageous for the player to advance the game by left-handing.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of patterns are included in the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the time saving state. The plurality of patterns are a first long open pattern P1 which is an open pattern in which game balls easily pass through the first passage area 192, and a second long open pattern which is an open pattern in which game balls easily pass through the second passage area 193. P2. The opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the non-time saving state is hereinafter referred to as a short opening pattern Pt.

  The pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not to set the time-saving state after the end of the big hit game, according to the game state and the hit type when it is determined that the big hit is the big hit or the small hit. In the present embodiment, the set time-saving state is such that the number of jackpot determinations (hereinafter, referred to as “number of determinations”) performed after the end of the jackpot game is a predetermined number (in the present embodiment, the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination). The process ends when the total number of executions with the jackpot determination reaches 100) or when the result of the small hit determination is derived a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, once) during the time reduction state. The conditions under which these time-saving states end are also referred to as time-saving end conditions below.

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

  The main board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board CPU unit 50 of the main board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 for performing various arithmetic processing, a RAM 52 for temporarily storing data, and a ROM 53 for storing a control program and the like. The random number generation circuit 56 and the interruption signal generation circuit 57 are connected to the main board CPU unit 50. The random number generation circuit 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range. The interrupt signal generation circuit 57 generates an interrupt signal each time a clock signal is input from a clock circuit (not shown) that outputs a clock signal of a constant frequency. The main board 41 executes a main process of a main control program described later every time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57.

  The main board 41 includes a sub-control board 58, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, an external terminal board 55, a first start port switch 61, a second start port switch 62, and a third start via the I / O interface 54. It is connected to the mouth switch 63. The sub-control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the lamp driver board 46, the effect control board 43, the operation buttons 9, and the speakers 48. The sub-control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as effects according to the command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 is connected to the illumination board 31. The illuminated board 31 has, for example, LEDs mounted thereon, and is provided inside the above-described various illuminated members. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emitting operation and the like of the electric decoration board 31 according to the command received from the sub control board 58. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431 and the like, and controls display on the display screen 28 according to a command transmitted from the sub-control board 58.

  The payout control board 45 includes a CPU 45a and the like. The payout control board 45 controls the operation of the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41, and causes the prize ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

  The relay board 47 includes a power switch 64, a power solenoid 68, a distribution shutter solenoid 69, a first winning opening solenoid 70, a second winning opening solenoid 71, a movable solenoid 72, a gate switch 75, and a first winning. The mouth switch 76, the second winning port switch 77, the specific area switch 78, the non-specific area switch 79 and the symbol display unit 24 are connected.

  The electric chew switch 64 is provided on the electric chew 11 and detects winning of a game ball to the electric chew 11. The electric chute solenoid 68 opens and closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 during a normal winning game. The distribution shutter solenoid 69 operates the distribution shutter 195 to one of the first position D1 and the second position D2. The first special winning opening solenoid 70 opens and closes the opening and closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 during the jackpot game. The second special winning opening solenoid 71 opens and closes the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 during the small hit game. The movable piece solenoid 72 opens and closes the movable piece 174 of the second big winning opening 17 during the small hit game.

  The gate switch 75 is provided in the gate 10 and detects passage of a game ball to the gate 10. The first special winning opening switch 76 is provided in the first special winning opening 16 and detects a winning of a game ball to the first special winning opening 16. The second special winning opening switch 77 is provided in the second special winning opening 17 and detects a winning of a game ball in the second special winning opening 17. The specific area switch 78 is provided in the specific area 172 of the second special winning opening 17 and detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 172. The non-specific area switch 79 is provided in the non-specific area 173 of the second special winning opening 17, and detects the passage of the game ball to the non-specific area 173.

  The external terminal plate 55 outputs information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (a so-called hall computer, not shown) for controlling the gaming machine installed in the pachinko hall in a contact manner. The first starting port switch 61 is provided in the first starting port 12 and detects winning of a game ball to the first starting port 12. The second starting port switch 62 is provided in the second starting port 13 and detects a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 13. The third starting port switch 63 is provided in the third starting port 14 and detects a winning of a game ball to the third starting port 14.

  The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41 and the game ball launching device 37, and supplies DC stabilized power to each board and the game ball launching device 37. The game ball launching device 37 launches one game ball into the game area 4 at regular intervals (0.6 seconds in this embodiment).

  With reference to FIG. 6, the first big hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described. The first big hit relation information storage area is used in a first special symbol processing (see FIGS. 14 and 15) of a main processing described later. The first big hit relationship information storage area is provided with a plurality of storage areas corresponding to the maximum first reserved ball count. In the present embodiment, the maximum first reserved ball number that is the upper limit of the memorable first reserved ball number is “4”. For this reason, No. is stored in the ordinary hit relation information storage area. No. 1 to No. 4, four storage areas are provided. If the number of first reserved balls is less than 4 (0 to 3) when a game ball has won the first starting port 12 or the third starting port 14, random numbers are stored in ascending order of the storage area with the smallest number.

  The first number of reserved balls is, among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have won the first starting port 12 or the third starting port 14, the execution of the first big hit determination, the determination of the variation pattern indicating the variation time of the special symbol, and the like. This is the number of random numbers stored in the suspended state. The CPU 51 shifts the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not been processed to the first determination area (not shown). The first determination area is a storage area provided in the RAM 52 for storing a random number for performing the first big hit determination. The CPU 51 performs various processes such as a first big hit determination on the random number shifted to the first determination area. When the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number is shifted to the first determination area, the random number stored below the next number is shifted to the storage area with the next smaller number. Thereafter, the random numbers stored in the storage area with the smallest number are sequentially shifted to the first determination area, and the processing such as the first big hit determination is repeated. The various processes for the random numbers stored in the first determination area include, for example, determination of a notification effect for notifying the result of the first big hit determination, and processes related to the big hit game executed according to the determination result. The random number in the first determination area is deleted after the processing such as the first big hit determination is completed.

  In each storage area, a first jackpot random number column in which the value of the first jackpot determination counter is stored, a first symbol determination random number column in which the hit of the first special symbol determination counter is stored, and a first variable pattern determination counter A first variation pattern determination random number column in which a value is stored is provided. When the game ball wins in the first starting port 12 or the third starting port 14, the random number generated for each type of random number by the random number generating circuit 56 at that time is latched by the hardware circuit and stored in each column. . The first jackpot random number is used for the first jackpot determination. The first symbol determination random number is used to determine a first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine a first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. Various random numbers acquired together with the first big hit random number and stored in the first big hit relation information storage area are collectively referred to as first random numbers. Further, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is also referred to as a first fluctuation time.

  Although not shown, the RAM 52 is provided with a second jackpot-related information storage area. The second big hit relationship information storage area is used in a second special symbol processing (see FIGS. 16 and 17) of a main processing described later. In the present embodiment, one storage area corresponding to the maximum number of second reserved balls is provided in the second jackpot relationship information storage area. When a game ball wins in the second starting port 13, the random number generated for each type of random number by the random number generation circuit 56 at that time is latched by the hardware circuit and stored in each column of the second big hit relation information storage area. Is done. In the storage area, a second jackpot random number column in which the value of the second jackpot determination counter is stored, a second special symbol determination random number column in which the value of the second special symbol determination counter is stored, and a second variation pattern determination counter. A second variation pattern determination random number column in which a value is stored is provided.

  The CPU 51 shifts the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that has not been processed yet to the second determination area (not shown). The second determination area is a storage area provided in the RAM 52 for storing a random number for performing the second big hit determination. The CPU 51 performs various processes such as a second big hit determination on the random number shifted to the second determination area. The random number in the second determination area is deleted after the processing such as the second big hit determination is completed. Various random numbers acquired together with the second big hit random number and stored in the second big hit relation information storage area are collectively referred to as a second random number. The change time of the second special symbol is also referred to as a second change time.

  In the following description, when the first jackpot random number and the second jackpot random number are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, they are also referred to as jackpot random numbers. Further, when the first variation pattern determination random number and the second variation pattern determination random number are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, they are also referred to as variation pattern determination random numbers. Also, when the first special symbol determination random number and the second special symbol determination random number are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, it is also referred to as a special symbol determination random number.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the first fluctuation time and the second fluctuation time are equal to the effect time of the notification effect for notifying the player of the results of the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination. The sub-control board 58 controls the notification effect according to the variation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main board 41 starts changing the first special symbol according to the first changing pattern based on the first changing pattern determining random number. Further, the main board 41 starts changing the second special symbol according to the second changing pattern based on the second changing pattern determining random number. The sub-control board 58 starts the variation display of the effect symbol mainly in synchronization with the start of the variation of the first special symbol. When the first fluctuation time at which the fluctuation is started ends, the main board 41 confirms and displays the changed first special symbol for a predetermined special symbol stop display time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). . Further, when the fluctuation time of the second special symbol that has started to change ends, the main board 41 confirms and displays the changed second special symbol for a predetermined special symbol stop display time. In this embodiment, one of the two special symbols is a jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, or a small jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a small jackpot. In this case, the other special symbols that are changing are forcibly stopped and displayed at that time without waiting for the change time to elapse. The special symbol that is forcibly stopped is definitely displayed as a lost symbol indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a loss. The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol in synchronization with the special symbol stop display time. Further, the sub-control board 58 executes the notification effect synchronized with the fluctuation time of the special symbol by the display screen 28, the illuminated member, the speaker 48 and the like in addition to the effect symbol.

  Note that the RAM 52 is provided with a normal hit relation information storage area for storing a normal hit random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 10. The normal jackpot relationship information storage area is configured similarly to the first jackpot relationship information storage area. In the present embodiment, four storage areas are provided in the normal hit relation information storage area, and the maximum number of normally reserved balls is “4”. The storage area is provided with a normal hit random number field in which the value of the normal hit determination counter is stored, and a normal symbol determination random number field in which the value of the normal symbol determination counter is stored. The normal hit random number is used for normal hit determination. The ordinary symbol determination random number is used to determine an ordinary winning symbol. Various random numbers acquired together with the normal hit random number and stored in the normal hit relation information storage area are collectively referred to as normal random numbers.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the ordinary symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 determines a normal symbol indicating that the result of the normal hit determination is a win by referring to the normal symbol determination table. In the present embodiment, the ordinary symbol includes two types of ordinary hits, “normal hit A” and “normal hit B”. The normal hit type is a type of a normal symbol indicating that the result of the normal hit determination is a hit.

  In the ordinary symbol determination table, the value of the ordinary symbol determination random number (0 to 99) is associated with each of the ordinary winning types. The ratio of the ordinary winning type of the ordinary symbol is determined according to the value of the ordinary symbol determining random number. As for the ratios of the ordinary hit types, 97% for “normal hit A” and 3% for “normal hit B”.

  The ordinary symbol determination table defines which of the electric chew opening patterns in the ordinary winning game in the time saving state according to the ordinary winning type. The first long open pattern P1 is associated with the normal hit type of “normal hit A”. The second long opening pattern P2 is associated with the normal hit type of “normal hit B”. Therefore, when it is determined by the normal hit determination that the hit is a win, when the normal hit type of “normal hit A” is determined, the normal hit game in the time saving state is executed in the first long opening pattern P1. When the normal hit determination is made by the normal hit determination and the normal hit type of “normal hit B” is determined, the normal hit game in the time saving state is executed in the second long opening pattern P2. Therefore, when it is determined in the time saving state that the winning is determined by the normal winning determination, the normal winning game by the first long opening pattern P1 is 33%, and the normal winning game by the second long opening pattern P2 is 67%. Are executed respectively. In the normal state, the short-open pattern Pt is associated with any of the normal hit types. Therefore, in the normal state, the normal winning game is executed in the short opening pattern Pt. In addition, the ratio of “normal hit A” and “normal hit B” can be arbitrarily changed.

  With reference to FIG. 8, an opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 and an operation pattern of the distribution shutter 195 will be described. The opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 performs an opening / closing operation related to a normal winning game in an opening pattern according to a normal winning type and a game state. When a predetermined number (six in the present embodiment) of game balls are won in the electric chew 11 opened by the opening / closing member 111, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 is performed even during the opening / closing operation by each opening pattern. This ends, and the opening / closing member 111 is closed. This predetermined number may be any number other than six.

  The distribution shutter 195 operates in a predetermined distribution shutter operation pattern. In the distribution shutter operation pattern, when the normal win game is executed, the distribution shutter 195 moves from the first position D1 to the second position from the time T0, which is the start time of the normal win game, to the time T1. D2. Next, the distributing shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 from the time T1 to a time T5 when the time TB has elapsed. Next, the distributing shutter 195 is disposed at the second position D2 from the time T5 to a time T11 when the time TC has elapsed. Thereafter, from time T11 to time T12, the distribution shutter 195 is located at the first position D1.

  In the normal state, the opening / closing operation related to the normal winning game is performed in the short opening pattern Pt. In the short opening pattern Pt, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened until the time TA between the time T0 and the time T1 elapses. Thereafter, from time T1 to time T2 when the time TH has elapsed, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is closed, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 relating to the normal winning game of the short opening pattern Pt ends. That is, in the short opening pattern Pt, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 opens once at the time TA. In the present embodiment, the time TA is 0.040 seconds. The time TH is 0.5 seconds. For this reason, even if the normal hitting game is executed in the normal state, the opening time of the opening / closing member 111 is very short, and the possibility that the game ball will win the electric chew 11 is extremely low. Since the possibility that the game ball passes through the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 is extremely low, the game ball is very unlikely to pass through both the first pass area 192 and the second pass area 193. Therefore, in the normal state, both the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 are very unlikely to be opened.

  In the time saving state, when the normal hit type of “normal hit A” is limited, the opening / closing operation related to the normal hit game is performed in the first long opening pattern P1. In the first long opening pattern P1, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened from time T0 until time TD elapses. At time T3 when the time TD has elapsed from time T0, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is closed. Thereafter, from time T3 to time T4 when the time TH has elapsed, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is closed, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 related to the normal winning game of the first long opening pattern P1 is completed. I do. That is, in the first long opening pattern P1, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 opens once in the time TD.

  In the present embodiment, the time TD is 2.0 seconds. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened and closed in the first long opening pattern P1, a plurality of game balls can win the electric chew 11 from the time T0 to the time T3. At other timings, the game ball does not win the electric chew 11. During a period from time T0 to time T3 (during time TD), the time during which the distribution shutter 195 is disposed at the first position D1 is longer than the time during which the distribution shutter 195 is disposed at the second position D2. During the time TD, the distribution shutter 195 is located at the second position D2 during the time TA (0.040 seconds). Therefore, among the game balls that have won the electric chew 11 from the time point T0 to the time point T3 and flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19, almost no game balls are guided to the second flow path 191B. For this reason, most of the game balls that win the electric chew 11 opened in the first long opening pattern P1 and flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 are guided to the first flow path 191A, and the first passage area 192 is pass. When the game ball passes through the first passage area 192, the first operating mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened. Therefore, when the normal winning game is performed in the first long opening pattern P1, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is more likely to be opened than the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13. In the present embodiment, the distributing shutter 195 is moved to the first position D1 even after the opening and closing of the opening and closing member 111 for the time TD in the first long opening pattern P1 is completed and the electric tube 11 shifts from the open state to the closed state. Are located. For this reason, a game ball that has won the electric chew 11 immediately before the time point T3 also easily passes through the first passage area 192.

  When the normal hit type of “normal hit B” is limited in the time saving state, the opening / closing operation related to the normal hit game is performed in the second long opening pattern P2. In the second long opening pattern P2, the opening / closing member 111 is open from time T0 until time TA elapses. After that, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 closes until the time TB elapses from the time T1. Next, at time T5 when the time TB has elapsed from time T1, the opening and closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened until the time TF elapses from the time T5. Next, when the time TF elapses from the time T5 to a time T6, the opening and closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 closes until a time T7 when the time TG elapses. Next, the opening and closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened from time T7 to time T8 when the time TF has elapsed. Next, the opening and closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is closed from time T8 to time T9 when the time TG has elapsed. Next, the opening and closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened from time T9 to time T10 when the time TF has elapsed. Thereafter, the opening and closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 is kept closed from the time T10 to the time T12 when the time TH has elapsed. That is, in the second long opening pattern P2, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 opens once at the time TA and then opens three times at the time TF with the closing of the time TB interposed.

  In the present embodiment, the time TF is 1.8 seconds. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened and closed in the second long open pattern P2, a plurality of game balls can win the electric chew 11 during the time TF. The distributing shutter 195 is located at the second position D2 while the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 repeats the open state of the time TF three times from the time T5. Therefore, the game ball that has won the electric chew 11 at the timing from time T5 to time T10 is guided to the second flow path 191B and passes through the second passage area 193. When the game ball passes through the second passage area 193, the second operating mechanism operates and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened. Therefore, when the normal winning game is performed in the second long opening pattern P2, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is more likely to be opened than the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14. In the present embodiment, the time TC during which the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 continues from time T10 when the opening / closing member 111 finishes opening the time TF three times to time T11. . For this reason, a game ball that has won the electric chew 11 immediately before the time point T10 also easily passes through the second passage area 193.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined that a hit is made by the normal hit determination in the time reduction state, “normal hit A” is determined at a rate of 97%, and “normal hit B” is determined at a rate of 3%. Therefore, in the normal winning game in the time saving state, 97% is played in the first long open pattern P1 and 3% is played in the second long open pattern P2. Therefore, in the time saving state, the third starting port 14 is opened at a rate of about 97%, and the second starting port 13 is opened at a rate of about 3%. For this reason, the rate of the jackpot determination performed in the time saving state is about 97% for the first jackpot determination and about 3% for the second jackpot determination (as a guide, the execution ratio between the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination is About 29: 1).

  The special symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 determines a first special symbol indicating that the result of the first big hit determination is a big hit and a second special symbol indicating that the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit or a small hit. Determine by referring to the table. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are each classified into one of a plurality of winning types. The plurality of hit types include a big hit type indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and a small hit type indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a small hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol is constituted by a big hit type, and the second special symbol is constituted by a big hit type and a small hit type. In the special symbol determination table, a special symbol determination random number value (0 to 99) is associated with each of the plurality of winning types.

  The first special symbol includes two types of jackpots, “7R jackpot A” and “7R jackpot B”. As for the ratio of the jackpot type of the first special symbol, “7R jackpot A” is 65%, and “7R jackpot B” is 35%. The second special symbol includes two types of big hits, “7R big hit C” and “7R big hit D”, and two types of small hits, “7R small hit A” and “7R small hit B”. The ratio of the jackpot type of the second special symbol is 65% for "7R jackpot C" and 35% for "7R jackpot B". As for the ratio of the small hit type of the second special symbol, “7R small hit A” is 65%, and “7R big hit B” is 35%. “7R” indicates the number of rounds associated with each hit type. The jackpot game based on “7R jackpot A”, “7R jackpot B”, “7R jackpot C”, and “7R jackpot D” according to the jackpot type is one type of game. The big hit game executed based on the small hit game based on “7R small hit A” and “7R small hit B” according to the small hit type is two kinds of games.

  The number of rounds associated with the small hit type is such that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 during the execution of the small hit game corresponding to the small hit type passes through the specific area 172, and the big hit gaming state is changed. It is the number of rounds of the jackpot game that is executed when it is generated. That is, the number of rounds associated with the small hit type is the number of rounds when the big hit game of the two kinds of games is executed. If the small hit game corresponding to the small hit type is executed, but the game ball does not pass through the specific area 172 and the big hit game state is not generated, the big hit game is not executed after the end of the small hit game.

  The special symbol determination table defines an opening pattern of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game and the big hit round. In the jackpot game by the jackpot type of “7R jackpot A”, “7R jackpot B”, “7R jackpot C” and “7R jackpot D”, the first jackpot 16 is opened for up to 28.0 seconds in all jackpot rounds. Is performed once. Further, in the small hitting game by the small hitting type of “7R small hitting A” and “7R small hitting B”, the second big winning opening 17 performs opening once for a maximum of 1.5 seconds.

  In the big hit game that is performed due to the game ball passing through the specific area 172 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 16 is opened once for a maximum of 28.0 seconds in each round after 2R. Do. Hereinafter, the maximum opening time of the first special winning opening 16 is also referred to as a first opening time. As described above, in the jackpot game resulting from the execution of the small jackpot game, the small jackpot game is treated retroactively as the 1R big hit round. For this reason, in the special symbol determination table, the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 relating to the small hitting game is defined as the opening time of the first round of the big hit round for convenience. Hereinafter, the maximum opening time of the second special winning opening 17 is also referred to as a second opening time.

  Each of the hit types is associated with a game state set after the big hit game related to each of the hit types is completed. In the first special symbol, the time saving state is associated with “7R jackpot A” and the normal state is associated with “7R jackpot B”, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination. Regarding the jackpot type of the second special symbol, the time saving state is associated with “7R jackpot C” and the normal state is associated with “7R jackpot D” regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination. On the other hand, as for the small hit type of the second special symbol, when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is the normal state, the time saving state is "7R small hit A" and the normal time is "7R small hit B". States are associated with each other. When the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is the time saving state, the normal state is associated with both “7R small hit A” and “7R small hit B”.

  Therefore, when the jackpot game of one kind is performed due to the fact that the jackpot determination result is derived in both the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination, a rate of 65% after the end of the jackpot game The time saving state is set, and the normal state is set at a rate of 35%. In addition, when the big hit game of the two kinds of games is performed due to being determined to be the small hit by the second big hit determination, when the result of the small hit determination is derived to the normal state, 65 hits after the end of the big hit game. The time saving state is set at the rate of%, and the normal state is set at the rate of 35%. In addition, when the determination result of the small hit is derived to the time saving state, the normal state is set at a rate of 100% after the end of the big hit game. The time saving termination condition is whether the number of determinations in the time saving state reaches 100 or whether the small hit determination result is derived once, regardless of the hit type.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern determination table is provided with a plurality of tables according to which of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination the jackpot determination is. The plurality of tables provided for each determination type are classified according to the game state (normal state or time saving state) at the time when the fluctuation pattern is determined and the determination result (big hit, small hit or miss) by the big hit determination. ing. One or a plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned to each section, and each variation pattern is associated with a value (0 to 511) of a variation pattern determination random number.

  When the jackpot determination is made, the table division according to the gaming state at that time and the determination result by the jackpot determination is referred to, and one variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the jackpot random number is obtained. It is determined. When the determination type is the first big hit determination, when the determination result of the first big hit determination in the normal state is a big hit, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined increases in the order of “reach effect A” to “reach effect E”. . Here, the “reach effect” is a notification effect that performs an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit after a reach state in which two of three effect symbols stop at the same symbol is configured, for example. On the other hand, if the determination result is out of order, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern is determined decreases in the order of “reach effect A” to “reach effect E”. Therefore, the expected value at which the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot increases in the order of “reach effect A” to “reach effect E”. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern of “non-reach” is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined only when the result of the jackpot determination is out.

  In the time reduction state as well, the rate at which each variation pattern is determined is defined together with the variation time associated with each variation pattern as in the normal state. In the present embodiment, in the normal state and the time reduction state, the first special symbol mainly fluctuates repeatedly. Therefore, the notification effect is performed mainly on the fluctuation of the effect symbol fluctuating in synchronization with the fluctuation of the first special symbol. Is done.

  Also in the case where the determination type is the second big hit determination, a plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned according to the gaming state, and each variation pattern is associated with the value of the variation pattern determination random number. For the second big hit determination, a change pattern corresponding to various reach effects, a change pattern of “small hit change A” and “small hit change B” for a case where it is determined to be a small hit, and the like are defined. I have. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol when the result of the big hit determination is a small hit is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special symbol when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit or a loss. .

  The main board 41 fluctuates the first special symbol or the second special symbol for a variation time determined according to the determined variation pattern. Further, when the variation pattern is determined, the main board 41 transmits a variation pattern designating command, which is a command for designating the variation pattern, to the sub-control board 58. The sub-control board 58 controls the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the command.

  The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main processing of the control program (see FIG. 11) is executed by the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 5) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the main process is started, first, a command output process is performed (S10). In the command output process, a control command is output to the sub-control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is the control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main processing performed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, the gate 10, the electric tuner 11, the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the third starting opening 14, the first winning opening 16, the second winning opening 17, and other winning openings are provided. Based on the detection results of the respective switches (see FIG. 5), processing for detecting the passing or winning of the game ball is performed. When each switch detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to each switch stored in the RAM 52 is turned “ON”.

  Next, a counter updating process is performed (S12). In the counter update process, the value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the RAM 52 is added, and the first variable time counter and the second variable time counter, which are timer counters for measuring the variable time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, are added. The value of the two fluctuation time counter is subtracted.

  Next, a special electric accessory processing is performed (S13). Although details will be described later, in the special electric auditors product process, a process for controlling the operation of the winning game, a process relating to a game state set after the end of the big hit game, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 20 and 21). The operation of the winning game is mainly an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 161 and 171 of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in the big hit game and the small hit game.

  Next, a first special symbol process is performed (S14). Although details will be described later, in the first special symbol processing, a first big hit determination, a first variation pattern determination, a first special symbol determination, a game state transition process, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

  Next, a second special symbol processing is performed (S15). As will be described in detail later, in the second special symbol processing, the second big hit determination, the determination of the second variation pattern, the determination of the second special symbol, the transition processing of the game state, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 16 and 17).

  Next, the ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S16). Although details will be described later, in the normal electric accessory processing, processing for controlling the operation of the normal winning game (mainly, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11) is performed (see FIG. 13).

  Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S17). Although details will be described later, in the normal symbol processing, processes such as determination of a normal hit, determination of a normal hit type, storage of a command for controlling fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the like are performed (see FIG. 12).

  Next, a payout process (S18), an error check (S19), and an information output process (S20) are performed. In the payout process, when the flag corresponding to each switch is set to “ON” by the switch reading process, a command indicating that the game ball has won a winning hole corresponding to each switch is transmitted to the payout control board 45. You. Upon receiving this command, the CPU 45a of the payout control board 45 causes the winning ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of winning balls for the winning opening corresponding to the command in accordance with the number of winning balls to the winning opening. . In the error check, when an error has occurred, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various types of information are output to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  The details of the ordinary symbol processing (S17) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the flags used in the ordinary symbol processing will be described. The RAM 52 stores a normal symbol variation flag, a normal winning game in progress flag, a time reduction flag, and the like. The normal symbol change flag is a flag indicating whether or not the normal symbol is changing. When the normal symbol is changing (during the change), “1” is stored and “ON”, and the normal symbol is changing. If not, “0” is stored and becomes “OFF”. The normal hitting game flag is a flag indicating whether the normal hitting game is being performed, and is set to “ON” after being determined to be a normal hit in the normal hit determination, and is set to “ON”. “0” is stored and becomes “OFF”. The time-saving flag is a flag indicating whether the vehicle is in the time-saving state. In the time-saving state, “1” is stored and becomes “ON”, and in the non-time-saving state, “0” is stored and becomes “OFF”.

  When the normal symbol processing is started, it is determined whether the game ball has passed the gate 10 (S21). When the gate switch 75 detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the gate switch 75 is turned “ON” in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 11) of the main process. If this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 10 (S21: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S31. If this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 10 (S21: YES), and it is determined whether the number of normally reserved balls is "4" (S22). If the number of normally reserved balls is "4" (S22: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S31 because the number of normally reserved balls has reached the upper limit of the number of retained balls that can be stored.

  If the number of normally reserved balls is not "4" (S22: NO), "1" is added to the number of normally reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S23). Next, a normal winning random number and a normal symbol determining random number are acquired and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the normal hit relation information storage area of the RAM 52 (S25). Specifically, the value of the ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the ordinary random number column, and the value of the ordinary symbol determination counter is stored in the ordinary symbol determined random number column. The processing shifts to the determination of S31.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a normal winning game is being played (S31). When the normal hit game in progress flag is “ON”, it is determined that the normal hit game is in progress (S31: YES), and the process returns to the main process. When the normal hitting game flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the normal hitting game is not being performed (S31: NO), and it is determined whether the normal symbol is changing (S32). When the ordinary symbol variation flag is "OFF", it is determined that the ordinary symbol is not varying (S32: NO), and it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. (S39). If the number of ordinary reserved balls is equal to or greater than "0" (S39: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the number of normally reserved balls is equal to or more than "1" (S39: YES), the number of normally reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S41). The normal hit random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the normal hit relation information storage area is shifted to the normal determination area provided in the RAM 52 for storing the random number for performing the normal hit determination (S42). .

  Next, a normal hit determination is performed (S43). The ROM 53 stores an ordinary hit determination table (not shown). In the ordinary hit determination table, random numbers of ordinary hit random numbers respectively corresponding to “normal hit” and “missing” are defined. With reference to the ordinary hit determination table, it is determined whether the normal random number shifted to the normal determination area in S42 corresponds to “normal hit” or “missing”. In the present embodiment, in the normal hit determination, a normal hit is determined with a normal hit probability (about 1 / 1.1).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the normal hit determination performed in S43 is a normal hit (S45). If the result of the ordinary hit determination is out (S45: NO), the process proceeds to S47. If the result of the normal hit determination is a normal hit (S45: YES), the normal hit type of the normal symbol is determined (S46). In the processing of S46, the ordinary symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) is referred to, and the ordinary winning type corresponding to the value of the ordinary symbol determining random number acquired simultaneously with the ordinary winning random number shifted to the ordinary determination area is determined. . The determined normal hit type is stored in the RAM 52. The process shifts to S47.

  Next, a fluctuation time designation command indicating the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol according to the game state is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S47). The variation time designation command is a command for designating the result of the ordinary hit determination and the variation time of the ordinary symbol. The CPU 51 generates a command specifying a fluctuation time of about 10 seconds during the normal state, and generates a command specifying a fluctuation time of about 2 seconds during the time reduction state. Note that a different fluctuation time may be specified depending on whether the result of the normal hit determination is a normal hit or a loss. The fluctuation time designation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main processing to be executed next time, and usually instructs the start of the fluctuation of the symbol. Next, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is stored in the normal symbol fluctuation time counter (S48). Normally, “1” is stored in the symbol variation flag and becomes “ON” (S49), and the process returns to the main process.

  When the ordinary symbol variation flag is "ON", it is determined that the ordinary symbol is changing (S32: YES), and it is determined whether the variation time of the ordinary symbol has elapsed (S51). When the value of the ordinary symbol variation time counter stored in the process of S48 is not “0” and the variation time of the ordinary symbol has not yet elapsed (S51: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When the value of the ordinary symbol variation time counter is "0", it is determined that the variation time of the ordinary symbol has elapsed (S51: YES), and an ordinary symbol stop command is generated and stored in the RAM 52. (S263). The normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 by a command output process, and instructs the normal symbol to stop changing. Next, "0" is stored in the normal symbol variation flag and it is set to "OFF" (S265).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the normal hit determination performed in S43 is a normal hit (S56). If the result of the ordinary hit determination is out of order (S56: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the normal hit determination is a normal hit (S56: YES), "1" is stored in the normal hit game in progress flag and "ON" (S58), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the details of the ordinary electric auditors product process (S15, see FIG. 11) will be described. First, the flags used in the ordinary electric accessory processing will be described. In the ordinary electric accessory processing, in addition to the various flags described above, a flag for opening the electric tuner and the like are used. The electric-chu opening flag is a flag indicating whether the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is open according to the electric-chu opening pattern, and is stored in the RAM 52. The electric-chu opening flag is set to “ON” while “1” is stored while the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is open, and “0” is stored when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is closed. And becomes "OFF".

  When the normal electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not a normal winning game is being played (S61). This determination is made according to the state of the normal hitting game in progress flag. When the normal hitting game flag is “OFF” (S61: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the normal winning game flag is “ON” (S61: YES), it is determined whether the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is being opened (S62). This determination is made according to the state of the electric-chu-open flag. If the electric-chu opening flag is “ON”, it is determined that the opening / closing member 111 is being opened (S62: YES), and the process proceeds to S73.

  If the electric-chu opening flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the opening / closing member 111 is not being opened (S62: NO), and it is determined whether the time saving state is set (S63). This determination is made according to the state of the time reduction flag. When the time saving flag is "ON", it is determined that the time saving state is set (S63: YES), and the normal hit type stored in the RAM 52 in S46 (see FIG. 12) is "normal hit A". It is determined (S65).

  When the normal hit type is “normal hit A” (S65: YES), a P1 release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S66). The P1 opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the electric chew opening pattern of the first long opening pattern P1 shown in FIG. The P1 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 11) of the main process executed next time. Upon receiving the P1 opening command via the relay board 47, the electric tube solenoid 68 opens and closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 in the first long opening pattern P1. The process shifts to S71.

  If the normal hit type is "normal hit B" (S65: NO), a P2 release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S68). The P2 opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the electric chew opening pattern of the second long opening pattern P2 shown in FIG. The P2 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the P2 opening command via the relay board 47, the electric tube solenoid 68 opens and closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 in the second long opening pattern P2. The process shifts to S71.

  If the time saving state is not set (S63: NO), a Pt release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S69). The Pt opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the electric chew opening pattern of the short opening pattern Pt shown in FIG. The Pt release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the Pt opening command via the relay board 47, the electric tube solenoid 68 opens and closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric tube 11 in the short opening pattern Pt. The process shifts to S71.

  Next, the electric-chu opening flag is set to "ON" (S71), and a distribution shutter operation command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S72). The distribution shutter operation command is a command for operating the distribution shutter 195 in the distribution shutter operation pattern shown in FIG. The distribution shutter operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The distribution shutter solenoid 69 that has received the distribution shutter operation command via the relay board 47 operates the distribution shutter 195 in the distribution shutter operation pattern. The process shifts to S73.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the electric chew 11 (S73). When the electric chew switch 64 detects a winning of a game ball, a flag corresponding to the electric chew switch 64 is turned “ON” in a switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 11) of the main process. If this flag is "ON", it is determined that a game ball has won the electric chew 11 (S73: YES), and the number of electric chew winning balls in the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls that have won the electric chew 11 "1" is added to the counter (S75). The processing shifts to the determination at S81. If the flag corresponding to the power chew switch 64 is "OFF", it is determined that no game ball has won the power chew 11 (S73: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S81.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls in the electric chew 11 is "6" or more (S81). If the value of the electric chew winning ball counter is less than "6" (S81: NO), the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in the first long open pattern P1, the second long open pattern P2, or the short open pattern Pt. It is determined whether the operation has been completed (S82). If the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 has not been completed (S82: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the ordinary electric accessory processing performed thereafter, when the normal winning game is being played (S61: YES), until six or more game balls win the electric chew 11 or the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 ends. These determinations are repeatedly executed (S81: NO, S82: NO).

  When six or more game balls win the electric chew 11 (S81: YES) or when the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 is completed (S82: YES), an electric chew closing command is generated and stored in the RAM 52. (S83). The electric chew closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 that is opened according to the electric chew opening pattern. The electric tube closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The electric-chu solenoid 68 that has received the electric-chu closing command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11. Next, the electric-chu-open flag is set to "OFF" (S85). Further, the normal winning game in progress flag is set to "OFF" (S86), and the process returns to the main process.

  The details of the first special symbol processing (see S14 and FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the flags used in the first special symbol processing will be described. In the first special symbol processing, in addition to the various flags described above, a big hit game state flag, a small hit game state flag, a first special symbol display state flag, a time reduction preparation flag, and the like are used. These flags are stored in the RAM 52.

  The jackpot game state flag is a flag indicating whether or not a jackpot game is being performed, and “1” is stored and turned “ON” during the jackpot game, and “0” is stored and “OFF” when not being a jackpot game Becomes In addition, that the big hit game state flag is “ON” indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is operated by the operation of the condition device. Hereinafter, a state in which a jackpot game is being performed is also referred to as a jackpot game state. The small hitting game state flag is a flag indicating whether or not a small hitting game is being performed, and “1” is stored and “ON” during the small hitting game, and “0” is stored when the small hitting game is not being performed. To "OFF". Hereinafter, the state in which the small hitting game is being performed is also referred to as a small hitting gaming state. A state in which one of the big hitting game state and the small hitting game state has occurred is also referred to as a hitting game state. The first special symbol display state flag is “1” when the first special symbol is changing (during change), “2” when stopped and displayed (during stop display), and neither during change nor during stop display. In this case, “0” is stored. The time reduction preparation flag is a flag that stores that the time reduction state is set after the end of the big hit game. The time-saving preparation flag stores “1” and “ON” when setting the time-saving state after the end of the big-hit game when the big-hit game is executed, and stores “0” otherwise, and “0” is stored. OFF ".

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the first special symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 12 (S91). When the first starting port switch 61 detects a winning of a game ball, a flag corresponding to the first starting port switch 61 is turned “ON” in a switch reading process of the main process (S11, see FIG. 11). If this flag is "ON", it is determined that a game ball has won the first starting port 12 (S91: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S93. If this flag is "OFF", it is determined that no game ball has won the first starting port 12 (S91: NO), and it is determined whether a game ball has won the third starting port 14. (S92). When the third starting port switch 63 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the third starting port switch 63 is turned “ON” in the switch reading processing of the main processing. If this flag is "OFF", it is determined that no game ball has won the third starting port 14 (S92: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S101. If the flag corresponding to the third starting port switch 63 is "ON", it is determined that a game ball has won the third starting port 14 (S92: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S93. .

  Next, it is determined whether the first reserved ball number is “4” (S93). If the first reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is “4” (S93: YES), the processing proceeds to the determination of S101 because the first reserved ball count has reached the maximum first reserved ball count. . If the first reserved ball number is not “4” (S93: NO), “1” is added to the first reserved ball number stored in the RAM 52 (S95). Next, a first random number is obtained and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first jackpot relationship information storage area (see FIG. 6) (S96). Specifically, the first jackpot random number field contains the value of the first jackpot determination counter, the first special symbol determination random number field contains the value of the first special symbol determination counter, and the first variation pattern determination random number field contains the first variable. The value of the one-fluctuation pattern determination counter is stored. The processing shifts to the determination of S101.

  Next, it is determined whether the game is in a hit game state (S101). When the big hitting game state flag or the small hitting game state flag is “ON”, it is determined that the game is in the hitting game state (S101: YES), and the process returns to the main processing. When both the big hit game state flag and the small hit game state flag are “OFF”, it is determined that the hit game state is not being performed (S101: NO), and it is determined whether the first special symbol is changing ( S102). If the first special symbol display state flag is not “1”, it is determined that the first special symbol is not changing (S102: NO), and the process proceeds to S121 (see FIG. 15).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether the first special symbol is being stopped and displayed (S121). If the first special symbol display state flag is not "2", it is determined that the first special symbol is not being stopped and displayed (S121: NO), and the process proceeds to S131 to perform a process such as a first big hit determination. Will be

  First, it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball count stored in the first big hit relation information storage area is equal to or greater than “1” (S131). If the first reserved ball count is “0” (S131: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the first reserved ball count is equal to or greater than "1" (S131: YES), the first reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is decremented by "1" (S132). Next, the first random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the first jackpot relationship information storage area (see FIG. 6) is shifted to the first determination area (S133).

  Next, a first big hit determination process is performed (S135). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a first determination table for performing the first big hit determination. In the first determination table, the random numbers of the first big hit random numbers respectively corresponding to “big hit” and “miss” are defined. In S135, the first determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the first jackpot random number shifted to the first determination area in S133 corresponds to "big hit" or "losing". Thereby, the first big hit determination based on the undetermined first big hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first big hit random numbers are stored.

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot (S136). If the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot (S136: YES), the jackpot type is determined (S137). In the process of S137, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 9) is referred to, and the big hit type is determined according to the value of the first special symbol determination random number shifted to the first determination area in S133. The determined jackpot type is stored in the RAM 52. Next, a game state setting preparation process is executed (S138), and the process proceeds to S141. The details of the game state setting preparation processing will be described later. On the other hand, if the result of the first jackpot determination is a loss (S136: NO), a predetermined loss symbol is determined (S139), and the process proceeds to S141.

  Next, a first variation pattern is determined according to the game state and the result of the first big hit determination (S141). In the process of S141, the state of the time reduction flag is referred to, and at this time, which of the normal state and the time reduction state is set as the gaming state is specified. Also, the result of the first big hit determination is referred to. Then, in the variation pattern determination table, a table corresponding to the specified gaming state and the determination result by the first big hit determination is referred to, and corresponds to the value of the first variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first big hit random number. Is determined.

  Next, a first variation pattern designation command indicating the first variation pattern determined in the process of S141 is generated (S142). The generated first variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub-control board 58 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the first variation pattern designation command via the relay board 47 starts variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit. The sub-control board 58 having received the first variation pattern designation command instructs the start of variation of the effect symbol on the display screen 28.

  Next, the first variation time corresponding to the determined first variation pattern is stored in the special symbol variation time counter (S143). “1” indicating that the first special symbol is changing is stored in the first special symbol display state flag (S144), and the process returns to the main process.

  In addition, in the determination of S102 shown in FIG. 14, when "1" is stored in the first special symbol display state flag, it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S102: YES), and the first special symbol is changed. It is determined whether the two special symbols are being stopped and displayed (S103). Whether the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed is determined by whether or not “2” is stored in a second special symbol display state flag described later. If the second special symbol is not being stopped and displayed (S103: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S111. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed (S103: YES), it is determined whether the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit type or the small hit type (hit type) (S105). This determination is made based on whether the big hit type or the small hit type of the second special symbol is stored in the RAM 52 in a second special symbol process described later. If the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol (S105: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S111.

  Next, it is determined whether the first fluctuation time has elapsed (S111). This determination is made according to the value of the first variable time counter stored in the process of S143. If the value of the first fluctuation time counter is not “0”, it is determined that the first fluctuation time has not elapsed yet (S111: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. If the value of the first fluctuation time counter is "0", it is determined that the first fluctuation time has elapsed (S111: YES), and a first special symbol stop command is generated (S112). The generated first special symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52. The first special symbol stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub control board 58 by the command output processing of the main processing to be executed next time, and the first special symbol display unit stops the change of the first special symbol and displays the display screen 28. Instructs the effect design to stop changing. The process shifts to S113.

  Further, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the hit type (S105: YES), a first special symbol forced stop command is generated (S106). The first special symbol forcible stop command is a command for forcibly stopping the changing first special symbol and the effect symbol which fluctuates in synchronization with the first special symbol before the elapse of the first fluctuation time. The generated first special symbol forced stop command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub-control board 58 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24, which has received the first special symbol forcible stop command via the relay board 47, forcibly stops and displays the change of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit with a missing symbol. The sub-control board 58 that has received the first special symbol forced stop command forcibly stops and displays the variation of the effect symbol on the display screen 28 with a symbol indicating a loss. The process shifts to S113.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 has a simultaneous variation type game specification in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be performed in parallel. Since the number of condition devices provided in the pachinko machine 1 is one, it is necessary to avoid that the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination are determined to be a big hit at the same time. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed while the first special symbol is fluctuating (S103), and if the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed, the second special symbol. It is determined whether or not is stopped by the hit type (S105). When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit type or the small hit type during the change of the first special symbol, the pachinko machine 1 forcibly stops and displays the change of the first special symbol in a non-designated pattern ( S106). The first special symbol is forcibly stopped even when the second special symbol is stopped in the small hit type while the first special symbol is fluctuating. This is because both cannot be executed simultaneously.

  Next, a predetermined first special symbol stop display time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the first special symbol stop time counter (S113). Next, "2" indicating that the first special symbol is being stopped and displayed is stored in the first special symbol display state flag (S115), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the process of S121 shown in FIG. 15, when “2” is stored in the first special symbol display state flag (S121: YES), the value of the first special symbol stop time counter stored in the process of S143. , It is determined whether the first special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S122). If the value of the first special symbol stop time counter is not “0”, it is determined that the first special symbol stop time has not yet elapsed (S122: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the first special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S122: YES), “0” indicating that the first special symbol is not changing or not being stopped is stored in the first special symbol display state flag ( S123). Thereafter, a game state transition process is performed (S125), and the process returns to the main process. The details of the game state transition processing will be described later.

  The details of the second special symbol processing (S15, see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the flags used in the second special symbol processing will be described. In the second special symbol processing, a second special symbol display state flag and the like are used in addition to the various flags described above. These flags are stored in the RAM 52. The second special symbol display state flag is “1” when the second special symbol is changing (during change), “2” when stopped and displayed (during stop display), and neither during change nor stop display. In this case, “0” is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the second special symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 13 (S151). When the second starting port switch 62 detects a winning of a game ball, a flag corresponding to the second starting port switch 62 is turned “ON” in a switch reading process of the main process (S11, see FIG. 11). If this flag is "OFF", it is determined that no game ball has won the second starting port 13 (S151: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S161. If this flag is "ON", it is determined that a game ball has been won in the second starting port 13 (S151: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S153.

  Next, it is determined whether the second reserved ball number is “1” (S153). If the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" (S153: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S161 because the number of second reserved balls has reached the maximum number of second reserved balls. . If the second reserved ball count is not “1” (if it is “0”) (S153: NO), “1” is added to the second reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 (S155). Next, a second random number is acquired and stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second jackpot relationship information storage area (not shown) (S156). Specifically, the second jackpot random number column contains the value of the second jackpot determination counter, the second special symbol determination random number column contains the value of the second special symbol determination counter, and the second variation pattern determination random number column contains the first The values of the two-fluctuation pattern determination counters are respectively stored. The process proceeds to the determination of S161.

  Next, it is determined whether the game is in a hit game state (S161). When the big hitting game state flag or the small hitting game state flag is "ON", it is determined that the game is in the hitting game state (S161: YES), and the process returns to the main processing. When both the big hit game state flag and the small hit game state flag are “OFF”, it is determined that the hit game state is not being performed (S161: NO), and it is determined whether the second special symbol is changing ( S162). If the second special symbol display state flag is not “1”, it is determined that the second special symbol is not changing (S162: NO), and the process proceeds to S181 (see FIG. 17).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed (S181). If the second special symbol display state flag is not “2”, it is determined that the second special symbol is not being stopped and displayed (S181: NO), and the process shifts to S186 to perform a process such as a second big hit determination. Will be

  First, it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls stored in the second big hit relation information storage area is “1” (S186). When the second reserved ball count is “0” (S186: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the second reserved ball count is “1” (S186: YES), the second reserved ball count stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by “1” (S188). Next, the second random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the second jackpot relation information storage area is shifted to the second determination area (S189).

  Next, a second big hit determination process is performed (S191). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a second determination table for performing the second big hit determination. In the second determination table, random numbers of the second big hit random numbers respectively corresponding to “big hits”, “small hits” and “missing” are defined. In S191, the second determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the second big hit random number shifted to the second determination area in S189 corresponds to "big hit", "small hit", or "miss". Thereby, the second big hit determination based on the undetermined second big hit random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second big hit random numbers are stored.

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit or a small hit (S192). When the result of the second big hit determination is a big hit or a small hit (S192: YES), the big hit type or the small hit type is determined (S193). In the process of S193, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 9) is referred to, and the big hit type or the small hit type is determined according to the value of the second special symbol determination random number shifted to the second determination area in S189. You. The determined jackpot type is stored in the RAM 52. Next, a game state setting preparation process is executed (S195), and the process proceeds to S201. The game state setting preparation processing executed in S195 is the same processing as the game state setting preparation processing executed in S138. On the other hand, when the result of the second big hit determination is a loss (S192: NO), a predetermined loss symbol is determined (S198), and the process proceeds to S201.

  Next, a second variation pattern is determined according to the game state and the result of the second jackpot determination (S201). In the processing of S201, the state of the time reduction flag is referred to, and at this time, which of the normal state and the time reduction state is set as the gaming state is specified. In addition, the result of the second big hit determination is referred to. Then, in the variation pattern determination table, a table corresponding to the specified gaming state and the determination result by the second big hit determination is referred to, and corresponds to the value of the second variation pattern determination random number acquired together with the second big hit random number. Is determined.

  Next, a second variation pattern designation command indicating the second variation pattern determined in the processing of S201 is generated (S202). The generated second variation pattern designation command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The symbol display unit 24 that has received the second variation pattern designation command via the relay board 47 starts variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit. Next, the second variation time corresponding to the determined second variation pattern is stored in the special symbol variation time counter (S203). “1” indicating that the second special symbol is changing is stored in the second special symbol display state flag (S204).

  Next, it is determined whether the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit (S205). If the result of the second ordinary hit determination is not a small hit (S205: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the result of the second ordinary hit determination is a small hit (S205: YES), if the time reduction flag is "ON", it is "OFF" (S206). With the result of the small hit determination being derived once by the big hit determination during the time saving state, the time saving end condition is satisfied. Therefore, at the time of the start of the change of the second special symbol according to the result of the determination of the small hit, the time saving state ends, and the gaming state shifts to the normal state. The processing returns to the main processing.

Further, in the determination of S162 shown in FIG. 16, when “1” is stored in the second special symbol display state flag, it is determined that the second special symbol is changing (S162: YES), and the second special symbol is changed. It is determined whether one special symbol is being stopped and displayed (S163). If "2" is not stored in the first special symbol display state flag, it is determined that the first special symbol is not being stopped and displayed (S163: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S171. On the other hand, when "2" is stored in the first special symbol display state flag, it is determined that the first special symbol is being stopped and displayed (S163: YES), and the first special symbol is a big hit type. It is determined whether the display is stopped (S165). This determination is made based on whether the jackpot type of the first special symbol is stored in the RAM 52 in the first special symbol processing described above. If the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol (S165: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S171.

  Next, it is determined whether the second fluctuation time has elapsed (S171). This determination is made according to the value of the second variable time counter stored in the processing of S203. If the value of the second variation time counter is not “0”, it is determined that the second variation time has not yet elapsed (S171: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the value of the second variable time counter is "0", it is determined that the second variable time has elapsed (S171: YES), and a second special symbol stop command is generated (S172). The generated second special symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52. The second special symbol stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 by a command output process of a main process executed next time, and instructs the first special symbol display unit to stop changing the first special symbol. The process shifts to S173.

  In addition, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by the hit type (S165: YES), a second special symbol forced stop command is generated (S176). The second special symbol forced stop command is a command for forcibly stopping the changing second special symbol before the second fluctuation time elapses. The generated second special symbol forced stop command is stored in the RAM 52 and transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process executed next time. The symbol display unit 24, which has received the first special symbol forcible stop command via the relay board 47, forcibly stops and displays the change of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit with a missing symbol. The process shifts to S173.

  Next, a predetermined second special symbol stop display time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment) is stored in the second special symbol stop time counter (S173). Next, "2" indicating that the second special symbol is being stopped and displayed is stored in the second special symbol display state flag (S175), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the process of S181 shown in FIG. 17, when “2” is stored in the second special symbol display state flag (S181: YES), the value of the second special symbol stop time counter stored in the process of S173. , It is determined whether the second special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S182). If the value of the second special symbol stop time counter is not “0”, it is determined that the second special symbol stop time has not yet elapsed (S182: NO), and the process returns to the main process. If the second special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S182: YES), “0” indicating that the second special symbol is not changing or not being stopped is stored in the second special symbol display state flag ( S183). Thereafter, a game state transition process is performed (S185), and the process returns to the main process.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the game state setting preparation processing (S138 and S195, see FIGS. 15 and 17) will be described in detail. In the game state setting preparation processing, after the big hit game is completed when the big hit game is executed according to the special symbol hit type determined in each processing of S137 and S193 and the game state at the time of executing the big hit determination. The game state to be set is determined.

  When the game state setting preparation process is started, the winning type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol determined in each process of S137 and S193 and stored in the RAM 52 is referred to (S211). Next, the current gaming state is specified (S212). In the processing of S212, whether the current gaming state is the normal state or the time reduction state is specified depending on whether the time reduction flag is “ON”. Next, a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 9) is referred to (S213). Then, according to the hit type referred to in S211 and the game state specified in S212, the game state set after the end of the big hit game is specified based on the special symbol determination table (S215).

  It is determined whether the game state specified to be set after the end of the jackpot game is a time saving state (S216). When the specified gaming state is the time saving state (S216: YES), the time saving preparation flag is turned on (S218), and the processing is the first special symbol processing or the second special symbol processing (see FIGS. 15 and 17). Return to If the specified gaming state is not the time saving state (is the normal state) (S216: NO), the processing returns to the first special symbol processing or the second special symbol processing.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the game state transition processing (S125 and S185, see FIGS. 15 and 17) will be described in detail. In the game state transition processing, when it is determined by the big hit determination that there is a big hit or a small hit, a processing of shifting the game to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is performed. Further, when a predetermined time-saving termination condition is satisfied, processing for terminating the time-saving state is performed.

  When the game state transition process is started, first, it is determined whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S221). If the determination result is a jackpot (S221: YES), the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type (in this embodiment, “7” for any jackpot type) is stored in the RAM 52 as Rmax (S222).

  Next, the value of the determination count counter is cleared to "0" (S223). The determination number counter is a counter that counts the number of determinations performed since the end of the previous big hit game, and is stored in the RAM 52. Next, if the time reduction flag is "ON", it becomes "OFF" (S224). That is, during the big hit game, the gaming state is set to the normal state. Next, the big hit game state flag is set to “ON” (S226). The processing returns to the first special symbol processing or the second special symbol processing (see FIGS. 15 and 17).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is not a big hit (S221: NO), it is determined whether the determination result is a small hit (S231). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is out (S231: NO), the process proceeds to S235. If the determination result is a small hit (S231: YES), the number of rounds corresponding to the small hit type (in this embodiment, “7” for any small hit type) is stored in the RAM 52 as Rmax (S232). . Next, the small hitting game state flag is set to "ON" (S234), and the process proceeds to S235.

  Next, “1” is added to the determination count counter (S235). Next, it is determined whether the value of the determination number counter is “100” (S236). If the value of the determination count counter is not “100” (S226: NO), the processing returns to the first special symbol processing or the second special symbol processing. When the value of the determination number counter is "100" (S226: YES), the time saving flag is set to "OFF" (S238), and the process returns to the first special symbol processing or the second special symbol processing.

  The details of the special electric auditors product process (S13, see FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the flags used in the special electric accessory processing will be described. In the special electric accessory processing, an opening flag, a processing standby flag, and the like are used in addition to the various flags described above. The open flag is a flag indicating whether the first winning port 16 and the second winning port 17 are in an open state, and is stored in the RAM 52. The opening flag indicates “1” when the opening and closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 is open, “2” when the opening and closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 is open, If none of 161 and 171 is open, “0” is stored. The processing waiting flag is a flag indicating whether or not the processing is waiting before a predetermined processing time elapses after the entrance of the first special winning opening 16 is closed until the next processing is performed. . The processing standby flag is set to “ON” while “1” is stored during processing standby, and is set to “OFF” after the processing time elapses. The processing time is set in consideration of the time required for the game ball that has won the first big winning opening 16 to be discharged to the outside of the game area 4, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the special electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game is in the big hit game state (S241). This determination is made according to the state of the big hit game state flag. When the big hit game state flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the game is not in the big hit game state (S241: NO), and it is determined whether or not the small hit game is being performed as shown in FIG. 21 (S281). This determination is made according to the state of the small hitting game state flag. When the small hitting game in progress flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the small hitting game is not in progress (S281: NO), and the process returns to the main process.

  When the small hitting game in progress flag is “ON” (S281: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special winning opening 17 is open (S282). This determination is made according to whether "2" is stored in the open flag. If "2" is stored in the opening flag, it is determined that the second big winning opening 17 is in the open state (S282: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S291.

  If "2" is not stored in the opening flag, it is determined that the second big winning opening 17 is not in the open state (S282: NO), and the opening and closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 is opened. A second release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S283). The second release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process (S20, see FIG. 11) of a main process to be executed next time. The second special winning opening solenoid 71 that has received the opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17.

  Next, the second opening time is stored in the second opening time counter (S285). The second opening time counter is a counter for measuring the second opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17, and is stored in the RAM 52. In the present embodiment, a value indicating 1.5 seconds as the second opening time is stored in the RAM 52. Next, "2" is stored in the open flag (S286).

  Next, a movable piece operation command for operating the movable piece 174 in the second special winning opening 17 is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S288). The movable piece operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The movable piece solenoid 72, which has received the movable piece operation command via the relay board 47, operates the movable piece 174 in a predetermined operation pattern during the small hitting game. The processing shifts to the determination at S291.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second big winning opening 17 (S291). When the second special winning opening switch 77 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second special winning opening switch 77 is set to “ON” in the switch reading process of the main process (S11, see FIG. 11). If the flag corresponding to the second special winning opening switch 77 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second special winning opening 17 (S291: YES), and the second special winning opening 17 is won. “1” is added to the second winning ball number counter of the RAM 52 that counts the number of played game balls (S292). The processing shifts to the determination at S293. If the flag corresponding to the second special winning opening switch 77 is "OFF", it is determined that no game ball has won the second special winning opening 17 (S291: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S293. Transition.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls in the second large winning opening 17 is “10” or more (S293). When the value of the second winning ball counter is less than “10” (S293: NO), it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed based on the value of the second opening time counter (S295). If the second opening time has not elapsed (S295: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the special electric accessory processing performed thereafter, when the small hitting game is being performed (S281: YES), until ten or more game balls win the second big winning opening 17 or the second opening time elapses. These determinations are repeatedly executed (S293: NO, S295: NO).

  If ten or more gaming balls win the second winning opening 17 (S293: YES) or if the second opening time has elapsed (S295: YES), a second closing command is generated and stored in the RAM 52. (S296). The second closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 171 of the opened second big winning opening 17. The second closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The second special winning opening solenoid 71 that has received the second closing command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17. Next, "0" is stored in the open flag (S298). Also, the small hitting game state flag is set to "OFF" (S299).

  Next, it is determined whether the game ball has passed the specific area 172 in the small hit game (S301). When the specific area switch 78 detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78 is turned “ON” in the switch reading processing of the main processing. If the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78 is “OFF”, it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 172 (S301: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing.

  When the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78 is “ON”, it is determined that the game ball is passing through the specific area 172 (S301: YES), and the big hit game state flag is set to “ON”. (S302). That is, in the small hitting game, the conditional device is operated in response to the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 passing through the specific area 172, so that the accessory continuous operation device is operated. Next, "1" is added to the value of the R counter (S303). The R counter is a counter that counts the number of rounds executed in the big hit game, and is stored in the RAM 52. In other words, the small hit game is handled as the first round of the big hit with the operation of the accessory continuous operation device, and is converted into the number of rounds as the big hit round of the 1R. Thereafter, the processing returns to the main processing.

  Returning to the description of FIG. On the other hand, when the big hit game state flag is “ON” (S241: YES), it is determined whether the process is waiting (S242). This determination is made according to the state of the processing standby flag. When the processing standby flag is “OFF”, it is determined that the processing is standby (S242: NO), and it is determined whether the first special winning opening 16 is open (S243). This determination is made based on whether "1" is stored in the open flag. If "1" is stored in the open flag, it is determined that the first special winning opening 16 is in the open state (S243: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S251.

  If “1” is not stored in the open flag, it is determined that the first special winning opening 16 is not in the open state (S243: NO), and the opening and closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16 is opened. A first release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S245). The first release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The first special winning opening solenoid 70 that has received the opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16.

  Next, the first opening time is stored in the first opening time counter (S246). The first opening time counter is a counter for measuring the first opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the opening and closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16, and is stored in the RAM 52. In the present embodiment, a value indicating the first open time of 28.0 seconds is stored in the RAM 52. Next, "2" is stored in the open flag (S248). The processing shifts to the determination at S251.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first large winning opening 16 (S251). When the first special winning opening switch 76 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the first special winning opening switch 76 is turned “ON” in the switch reading process of the main process. If this flag is set to "ON", it is determined that a game ball has won the first winning opening 16 (S251: YES), and the RAM 52 that counts the number of gaming balls winning the first winning opening 16 is determined. Is added to the first winning ball counter (S252). The processing shifts to the determination at S253. If the flag corresponding to the first special winning opening switch 76 is "OFF", it is determined that no game ball has won the first special winning opening 16 (S251: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S253. Transition.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls in the first special winning opening 16 is "8" or more (S253). If the value of the first winning ball counter is less than "8" (S253: NO), it is determined whether the first opening time has elapsed based on the value of the first opening time counter (S254). If the first opening time has not elapsed (S254: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the special electric auditors goods process performed thereafter, the jackpot game state is established (S241: YES), and if the process is not waiting (S242: NO), whether eight or more game balls are won in the first large winning opening 16? Alternatively, these determinations are repeatedly performed until the first opening time elapses (S253: NO, S254: NO).

  If eight or more game balls win the first winning port 16 (S253: YES), or if the first opening time has elapsed (S254: YES), a first closing command is generated and stored in the RAM 52. (S255). The first closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 161 of the opened first big winning opening 16. The first closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in a command output process of a main process to be executed next time. The first special winning opening solenoid 70 that has received the first closing command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 161 of the first special winning opening 16. Next, a predetermined processing time for processing standby is stored in the processing time counter (S256). The processing standby flag is turned “ON” (S258). Further, “0” is stored in the open flag (S259). The processing returns to the main processing.

  On the other hand, when the processing standby flag is “ON” (S242: YES), it is determined whether the processing time has elapsed based on the value of the processing time counter (S261). If the value of the processing time counter is not "0", it is determined that the processing time has not elapsed (S261: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing. If the value of the processing time counter is "0", it is determined that the processing time has elapsed (S261: YES), and the processing standby flag is set to "OFF" (S262). Next, “1” is added to the value of the R counter (S263).

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the R counter is equal to the value of Rmax (S265). When the value of the R counter has not reached Rmax yet and the value of the R counter is not equal to the value of Rmax (S265: NO), the process returns to the main process. If the value of the R counter is equal to the value of Rmax (S265: YES), the value of the R counter and the value of Rmax are cleared to "0" (S266). Next, the big hit gaming state flag is turned "OFF" (S268).

  Next, it is determined whether the time reduction preparation flag is "ON" (S271). If the time reduction preparation flag is “OFF” (S271: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the time reduction flag is "ON" (S271: YES), the time reduction flag is turned "ON" (S272), and the time reduction preparation flag is turned "OFF" (S273). The processing returns to the main processing.

  With reference to FIGS. 22 and 23, in the game of the pachinko machine 1, a normal design, an electric chew 11, a second starting opening 13, a third starting opening 14, a special design, a first winning opening 16, and a second winning opening. 17. The operation in the gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal state, the player continues left-handing with the aim of being determined to be a jackpot with a predetermined jackpot probability. The first big hit determination is performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 12. Of the special symbol fluctuations, the fluctuation that the symbol indicating the big hit is definitely displayed is the big hit fluctuation, the fluctuation that the symbol showing the small hit is definitely displayed is the small hit fluctuation, and the fluctuation that the symbol showing the loss is definitely displayed is the deviation fluctuation. That. In the normal state, the deviation change is repeatedly performed until the first big hit determination determines that the big hit has occurred.

  If it is determined in the normal state that the big hit is determined by the first big hit determination, a big hit change of the first special symbol is performed, and a big hit game (initial hit game) is performed after the big hit change. If the first big hit determination determines that a big hit is made, any one of the big hit types is determined, and a type 7R game is performed. Since the first special winning opening 16 is opened in the jackpot game, the player changes the game from left-handing to right-handing in order to make the first special winning opening 16 win a game ball. Note that a normal hitting game can be performed by passing a game ball that has been right-hit during the big hitting game through the gate 10. Since the non-time saving state is set during the big hit game, the normal hit game is performed in the short open pattern Pt when it is determined in the normal hit determination that is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 10 as a trigger.

  After the end of the big hit game, the time saving state is set at a predetermined ratio (65% in the present embodiment). In the example of FIG. 22, it is assumed that the time saving state is set after the end of the first hit game. In the time saving state, since the normal winning game is performed in the first long opening pattern P1 or the second long opening pattern P2, if the time saving state is set after the end of the big hit game, the player continues right-handed. When the normal state is set after the end of the jackpot game, the player returns the game from right-handed to left-handed.

  In the time-saving state, when it is determined that the hit is a hit by the normal hit determination performed when the game ball passes through the gate 10, the normal hit type is “normal hit A” 97%, and “normal hit B” is 3 % Respectively. For this reason, during the time saving state, the normal winning game is mainly performed in the first long open pattern P1 and sometimes in the second long open pattern P2. Most of the game balls that have won the electric chew 11 opened in the first long opening pattern P1 pass through the first passage area 192 of the distribution channel 19, and the third starting port 14 is opened. The first big hit determination is performed when the game ball wins in the third starting port 14. Also, when most of the game balls that have won the electric chew 11 opened in the second long opening pattern P2 have passed through the second passage area 193, the second starting port 13 is opened. The second big hit determination is performed when the game ball wins in the second starting port 13. The execution ratio between the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination in the time saving state is about 29: 1.

  In the pachinko machine 1, when the number of determinations made in the time reduction state reaches 100 or the result of the small hit determination is derived once, the time reduction end condition is satisfied, the time reduction state ends, and the normal state ends. Move to Therefore, the first big hit determination is repeatedly performed mainly until the number of determinations performed in the time saving state reaches 100. In the present embodiment, since the jackpot probability is about 1/100, the jackpot game is started with the result of the jackpot determination being derived by the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination, or by the second jackpot determination. Until the result of the small hit determination is derived, the determination result of the loss is repeatedly derived.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the normal winning game is performed in the second long opening pattern P2 in the time saving state, most of the game balls that have won the electric chute 11 pass through the second passage area 193, and the second The starting port 13 is opened. The second big hit determination is performed when the game ball wins in the second starting port 13. A plurality of game balls can win the electric chew 11 during the normal winning game in the second long open pattern P2. It is assumed that one game ball wins in each of the three times of opening of the time TF in the second long opening pattern P2. In this case, the second starting port 13 is opened each time one game ball wins in the electric chew 11, and the second starting port 13 is closed in response to a game ball winning the opened second starting port 13. I do. Therefore, the second start-up port 13 sequentially performs the opening and closing operation three times.

  At the first opening of the second starting port 13, the second big hit determination is performed when a game ball wins in the second starting port 13. Since the jackpot probability is about 1/100 and the small jackpot probability is about 1 / 1.1, in most cases where the second jackpot determination is performed, a small jackpot determination result is derived. In the example of FIG. 23, it is assumed that a small hit determination result is derived when a game ball has won the second starting port 13 at the first opening of the second starting port 13. Since the pachinko machine 1 has the simultaneous fluctuation type game specification, for example, even when the first special symbol is changing, the second big hit determination is immediately performed when the game ball wins at the second starting port 13. Then, the second special symbol starts to change. Since the determination result of the small hit is derived by the second big hit determination, the time saving state ends at the start of the small hit change of the second special symbol according to the determination result, and the gaming state shifts to the normal state. If the first special symbol is changing at the point in time when the second special symbol ends the change with the small hit symbol, the first special symbol is forcibly stopped at the missing symbol. In addition, when the game ball wins in the second starting port 13 in the second and subsequent opening of the second starting port 13, the maximum number of the second reserved balls is one because the second special symbol is changing. And the second reserved ball is stored.

  When the small hit change ends, a small hit game is performed. In the small hit game, while the second big winning opening 17 opens for a maximum of 1.5 seconds, about 10 game balls win in the second big winning opening 17. At least one of the game balls that have won the second special winning opening 17 passes through the specific area 172 inside the second special winning opening 17. As a result, the condition device is operated, and the accessory continuous operation device is operated, so that a jackpot game state occurs. Therefore, the small hit game is treated as the 1R big hit game, and after the end of the small hit game, the big hit game in which the first big winning opening 16 is continuously opened is performed. Hereinafter, this jackpot game is referred to as a first jackpot game. Since the second jackpot determination performed immediately before the first jackpot game is performed in the time saving state, the normal state is set at a rate of 100% after the end of the first jackpot game. Note that the normal state is set during the big hit game. Therefore, if it is determined in the normal hit judgment that the game ball passes through the gate 10 during the big hit game as a hit, the normal hit game is in a short open pattern. This is performed in Pt. In the case of the pachinko machine 1, the special symbol does not start to change during the hitting game, and therefore, when the game ball wins in the second starting port 13 during the small hitting game and during the big hitting game performed following the small hitting game. Also, the second reserved ball is stored.

  When the big hit game due to the small hit game ends, the big hit determination can be executed, and the special symbol can start to change. The reserved ball relating to the special symbol stored (remaining) after the end of the jackpot game is hereinafter referred to as “remaining reserved”. At the time when the first big hit game ends, one second holding ball is stored as the remaining hold, so the second big hit determination is performed immediately after the first big hit game ends, and the second special symbol fluctuates. To start. Since the normal state is set after the end of the first big hit game, the big hit determination performed immediately after the first big hit game is performed in the normal state. It is assumed that the small hit determination result is derived by the second big hit determination performed at this time. The second special symbol performs a small hit change, and a small hit game is performed after the end of the small hit change. When the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172, the big hit game is subsequently performed. Hereinafter, this jackpot game performed continuously to the first jackpot game is referred to as a second jackpot game. Since the second big hit determination performed immediately before the second big hit game is performed in the normal state, the time saving state is set at a rate of 65% after the second big hit game ends. FIG. 23 shows an example in which the time saving state is set after the end of the second big hit game.

  If the first reserved ball is stored at the end of the first big hit game, the first big hit determination is performed when the big hit game ends, and the first special symbol can also start to change. Become. In the present embodiment, in the normal state, the fluctuation time of the small hit fluctuation of the second special symbol is set to a time shorter than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol. Therefore, with the end of the small hit change of the second special symbol, the change of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the flow of the entire game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the game is started from the normal state, the game proceeds left-handed, and mainly the first big hit determination is repeatedly performed until it is determined to be a big hit with a predetermined big hit probability (about 1/100). When the jackpot determination result is derived by the first jackpot determination, a jackpot game (initial hit game) is performed, and the player finishes the jackpot game by right-handing. After the end of the jackpot game, the time saving state is set at a rate of 65%, and the normal state is set at a rate of 35%. When the normal state is set after the end of the big hit game (see arrow a), the player can return the game from right-handed to left-handed and continue the game in the normal state for a new first hit.

  If the time-saving state is set after the end of the big hit game (see arrow b), the player continues right-handed. In the time-saving state, the execution ratio between the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination is about 29: 1. The set time saving state continues until the time saving end condition is satisfied. As described above, the time-saving end state is whether the number of determinations performed in the time-saving state reaches 100 or whether the small-hit determination result is derived once by the big-hit determination during the time-saving state. Therefore, during the time reduction state, the first big hit determination is mainly performed, and the second big hit determination is sometimes performed. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can secure a predetermined time between the time when the first hit game is performed and the time when the next big hit game is performed, so that the big hit game can be performed at an appropriate frequency.

  In the time-saving state, the frequency of making the second big hit determination is low, but the small hit probability is about 1 / 1.1, so when the second big hit determination is made, the small hit determination result is mainly derived. . When the small hit determination result is derived, the time saving state ends at the start of the small hit change, and the small hit game is played after the small hit change ends (see arrow c). In most cases where the small hit game is performed, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 opened in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172 (see the arrow d), so that the big hit follows the small hit game. A game is performed (first jackpot game). Since the second big hit determination which triggered the small hit game in the first big hit game is performed while the time saving state is set, the time saving state is not set after the end of the first big hit game. , 100% (see arrow e).

  Immediately after the end of the first big hit game, the second big hit determination is performed based on the second reserved ball stored as the remaining reserved. Also in the second big hit determination, a small hit determination result is mainly derived, and a small hit game is performed (see arrow f). In most cases where the small hitting game is performed, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 opened in the small hitting game passes through the specific area 172 (see arrow g), and the big hitting game follows the small hitting game. Is performed (the second jackpot game). That is, when the determination result of the small hit is derived in the time saving state, the first big hit and the second big hit can be continuously performed. Accordingly, the player expects that the electric chew 11 opens in the second long opening pattern P2 in the time saving state, and that the game ball wins in the second starting port 13 which is opened accordingly. After the end of the second jackpot game, the time saving state is set at a rate of 65%, and the normal state is set at a rate of 35%. When the normal state is set (see arrow h), the player returns the game from right-handed to left-handed, and can continue the game in the normal state aiming at a new first hit.

  When the time saving state is set after the end of the second jackpot game (see arrow i), the player continues right-handed and proceeds with the game in the time saving state. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 can first attract the interest of the player as to whether or not the initial hit game can be performed and the time can be reduced. Further, once the vehicle has entered the time-saving state, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 13 is opened. It is possible to attract the player's interest as to whether or not the winning determination result is derived. When the determination result of the small hit is derived, the big hit game can be performed twice consecutively. If the time-saving state is set again after the end of two consecutive big hit games, the player can have a chance to perform two more continuous big hit games. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 can attract the player's interest as to whether or not the time saving state is set after the end of the two consecutive jackpot games. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 sets the maximum number of second reserved balls to “1”, thereby increasing the number of times of the big hit game that is continuously executed due to the determination of the small hit during the time saving state to twice. Limited to Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can appropriately maintain the frequency at which the jackpot game is performed.

  In the time-saving state, the second big hit determination may not be performed easily, and only the first big hit determination may be performed. Even in such a case, if the jackpot determination result is derived by the first jackpot determination (see arrow j), the jackpot game is performed, and the time saving state is set at a rate of 65% after the end of the jackpot game. (See arrow k). Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 attracts the player's interest as to whether or not the jackpot determination result is derived, even when the small jackpot determination result is not easily derived in the time saving state, It is possible to keep the player's willingness to play. When the normal state is set after the end of the big hit game (see the arrow m), the player can return the game from right-handed to left-handed and continue the game in the normal state for a new first hit. In addition, even when the jackpot determination result is derived by the second jackpot determination, the game proceeds in the flow indicated by arrows j, k, and m.

  In addition, in the small hit game, it may rarely occur that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 does not pass through the specific area 172. In this case, since the condition device does not operate, the first big hit game is not performed, and the game shifts to the normal state game after the small hit game ends (see arrow n). The second big hit determination is performed in the transferred game in the normal state. Also in the second big hit determination, a small hit determination result is mainly derived, and a small hit game is performed after the second special symbol changes a small hit. When the small hit determination result is derived for the first time, the pachinko machine 1 ends the time-saving state at the start of the small hit change. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can reliably derive the first small hit determination result in the time-saving state and the second subsequent small hit determination result in the normal state.

  Whether the gaming state to be set after the end of the jackpot game is the time saving state or the normal state is determined based on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot determination and the case where the jackpot determination determines that the jackpot or the small jackpot is determined. It is determined by the hit type (see FIG. 9). The pachinko machine 1 ends the time reduction state at the start of the small hit change, on the condition that the determination result of the small hit is derived once in the time reduction state. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 derives the first small hit determination result in the time saving state, and then reliably sets the subsequent game state to the normal state, thereby reliably deriving the second small hit determination result. It can be performed in a normal state. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets the time saving state to 0% by always setting the time saving state after the small hitting game is performed for the first time, and the small hitting game is performed immediately after the second time. After that, they have realized the opportunity to set a shorter working hours.

  In addition, since the pachinko machine 1 adopts the simultaneous fluctuation type game specification, regardless of whether or not the first special symbol is changing, it is assumed that the game ball wins to the second starting port 13 for the first time. As a trigger, the second big hit determination is immediately performed, and the fluctuation of the second special symbol can be started immediately. With the start of the change of the second special symbol, the number of second reserved balls becomes “0”. If a game ball wins at the second starting port 13 at this timing, a second reserved ball can be newly stored. The newly stored second reserved ball is retained as the remaining reserve, and immediately after the end of the first big hit game, the second big hit determination based on the remaining reserve is performed. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 sets the second jackpot determination triggered by the first prize to the second starting port 13 to the time saving state, and sets the second jackpot determination triggered by the second prize to the normal state. It can be done reliably.

  In a gaming machine having a plurality of special symbols, a priority variation type in which one of the special symbols fluctuates in preference to the other special symbol, or a special one corresponding to the order in which the game balls are won in the respective starting openings corresponding to the different special symbols. Specifications such as a winning order variation type in which the symbol varies can be adopted. It is assumed that the pachinko machine 1 adopts not the simultaneous variation type but the priority variation type (for example, the type in which the second special symbol changes in preference to the first special symbol) or the winning order variation type. In this case, when a game ball wins in the second starting port 13 during the change of the first special symbol, the second special symbol cannot start changing immediately, the second reserved ball is stored, and the first special symbol is stored. After the change of the special symbol is completed, the second special symbol can be changed based on the second reserved ball. As described above, in the case of the priority variation type or the winning order variation type, when a game ball wins in the second starting port 13, the second special symbol may not be able to immediately start variation. If the game ball cannot be won in the second starting port 13 during the change of the second special symbol, the first special symbol may change after the change of the second special symbol. In some cases, it cannot be derived consecutively. In this case, it is difficult to realize the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1 in which the jackpot game is performed twice consecutively. In order to avoid such a situation, the pachinko machine 1 employs a simultaneous fluctuation type game specification.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment performs the time saving state by performing 97% of the normal winning games in the time saving state in the first long open pattern P1 and 3% in the second long open pattern P2. Then, the third starting port 14 is opened at a rate of about 97%, and the second starting port 13 is opened at a rate of about 3%. For this reason, the execution ratio between the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination in the time reduction state is about 29: 1, and the first big hit determination is mainly performed in the time reduction state. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can secure a predetermined time between the time when the first hit game is performed and the time when the next big hit game is performed, so that the big hit game can be performed at an appropriate frequency. When the game ball that has won the electric chew 11 opened in the second long opening pattern P2 in the time saving state passes through the second passage area 193, the second starting port 13 is opened. When the small hit determination result is derived by the second big hit determination performed when the game ball wins at the second starting port 13, the time-saving state ends at the start of the small hit change. In other words, the time saving state may end due to the second jackpot determination being performed in the time saving state. For this reason, the second jackpot determination that is first performed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 13 is performed in the time saving state, and the second jackpot determination that is subsequently performed based on the remaining hold is in the normal state. Be executed. Therefore, when the jackpot game (the first jackpot game) is performed due to the second jackpot determination executed first, the pachinko machine 1 does not set the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, so Avoid rate restrictions. On the other hand, when the small hit game is performed due to the small hit determination result being derived by the second big hit determination executed based on the remaining suspension, the pachinko machine 1 performs the big hit game (second time). After the end of the jackpot game). That is, the player can be given a chance to re-enter the time-saving state after the end of the second jackpot game. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 is able to improve the interest of the game during the reduced working hours by attracting the player's attention to the small hit game while making the frequency of the big hit game appropriate.

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment ends the time reduction state when the small hit determination result is derived by the second big hit determination in the time reduction state. After the end of the first jackpot game, the second normal hit determination is performed based on the remaining reservation, and the second jackpot game can be continuously performed. Therefore, the time saving state is set after the end of the first jackpot game. If not, the player is less likely to be disadvantaged. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can avoid the problem of the time saving continuation rate and attract the player's attention to the small hit game.

  Since the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment adopts the simultaneous fluctuation type game specification, the first game ball is awarded to the second starting port 13 regardless of whether or not the first special symbol is changing. As a result, the second jackpot determination is immediately performed, and the fluctuation of the second special symbol can be started immediately. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 reliably performs the second jackpot determination based on the first prize with respect to the second starting port 13 during the time-saving state and the second jackpot determination based on the second prize with the second prize during the normal state. It can be carried out. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can make the setting conditions of the time-saving state different after the end of the first jackpot game and after the end of the second jackpot game. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 attracts the player's attention to whether or not the game ball wins the second starting port 13 and can improve the interest of the game.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the small jackpot determination result is derived by the second big jackpot determination in the time reduction state, the pachinko machine 1 sets the time reduction state at the start time of the small jackpot change corresponding to the small jackpot determination result. Is ended, and the game state is shifted to the normal state. Thereby, the second big hit determination based on the second or later winning game ball in the second starting port 13 can be reliably performed in the normal state. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can reliably set the normal state after the end of the first jackpot game, and can set the time-saving state after the end of the second jackpot game. It is possible to improve the sense of expectation of the player.

  In the above embodiment, the electric chew 11 corresponds to the “variable winning opening” of the present invention. The first passage area 192 corresponds to the “first area” of the present invention. The second passage area 193 corresponds to the “second area” of the present invention. The third starting port 14 corresponds to the “first variable starting port” of the present invention. The second starting port 13 corresponds to the “second variable starting port” of the present invention. The first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 correspond to the “special winning opening” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the first big hit determination in S135 of FIG. 15 functions as the “first determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the second big hit determination in S191 of FIG. 17 functions as the “second determination unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the processing of S245 of FIG. 20 and S283 and S302 of FIG. 21 functions as “hit game execution means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the process of S272 in FIG. 20 functions as “game state determination means” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the processing of S206 in FIG. 17 and the processing of S238 in FIG. 19 functions as a “transfer unit” of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the processes of S142 in FIG. 15 and S202 in FIG. 17 functions as the “simultaneous fluctuation control unit” of the present invention.

  A second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, the configuration other than the configuration described below is common to the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. Therefore, description of the configuration common to the first embodiment in the second embodiment will be appropriately omitted.

  The ordinary symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that the normal hit type of the normal symbol is one of “normal hit A”. Note that there may be two or more types of ordinary hits.

  The time-saving state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment includes two types of a time-saving state of one kind and a time-saving state of two kinds. The one kind of time saving state is a gaming state in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the first long opening pattern P1 in the normal winning game. The two kinds of time-saving state is a game state in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the above-described second long opening pattern P2 in the normal winning game (see FIG. 8). That is, in the one kind of time saving state, the game ball winning the electric chew 11 passes through the first passage area 192 more easily than the second passage area 193, and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 This is a gaming state in which the opening and closing member 131 is more easily opened. In the two kinds of time-saving state, the game ball winning the electric chew 11 passes through the second passage area 193 more easily than the first passage area 192, and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 opens and closes the third starting port 14. This is a gaming state in which the member 141 is more likely to be opened. In the normal winning game in the normal state, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the short opening pattern Pt as in the first embodiment.

  Note that the manner in which the one kind of time saving state and the two kinds of time saving state are provided is not limited to this example. For example, the first temporary short state is a game in which the normal winning game is mainly performed in the first long open pattern P1, and the second long open pattern P2 is also performed at a lower frequency than the frequency in which the first long open pattern P1 is performed. It may be in a state. The second time reduction state is a gaming state in which a normal winning game is mainly performed in the second long opening pattern P2, and the first long opening pattern P1 is also performed at a lower frequency than the frequency in which the second long opening pattern P2 is performed. It may be. That is, the first temporary short state may be a gaming state in which the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is more likely to be opened than the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13. The second time-saving state may be a gaming state in which the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is more likely to be opened than the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14.

  The special symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The first special symbol includes four types of jackpots of “8R jackpot A”, “8R jackpot B”, “8R jackpot C”, and “8R jackpot D”. The percentage of the jackpot type of the first special symbol is 25% each. The second special symbol is "4R jackpot A", "4R jackpot B", "4R jackpot C" and "4R jackpot D", four types of jackpot, "4R jackpot A" and "4R jackpot B" And two types of small hits. The percentage of the jackpot type of the second special symbol is also 25%. As for the ratio of the small hit type of the second special symbol, “4R small hit A” is 65% and “4R small hit B” is 35%.

  In the second embodiment, the number of rounds (4R) associated with the hit type of the second special symbol is smaller than the number of rounds (8R) associated with the hit type of the first special symbol. The opening patterns of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game and the big hit round are the same as in the first embodiment. This is an example, and for example, the big hit type of the second special symbol may be associated with the same “8R” as the big hit type of the first special symbol. It is preferable that at least the number of rounds associated with the small hit type of the second special symbol is smaller than the number of rounds associated with the large hit type of the first special symbol. The “number of rounds” in this case may be an average value of the number of rounds associated with a plurality of jackpot types.

  In the second embodiment, a gaming state transition pattern that defines a gaming state transition pattern after the big hit game for each winning type is completed is associated with each of the winning types. The gaming state transition pattern defines conditions for transitioning the gaming state based on the total number of times the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination have been performed after the end of the big hit game. In "8R jackpot A" and "4R jackpot A", a pattern A which is a gaming state transition pattern in which a normal state is provided after ten second time reduction states are provided after the 85 first temporary short states Are associated with each other. In the “8R jackpot B” and “4R jackpot B”, the normal state is provided after 40 times of the temporary short state, 10 times of the second time saving state, and 40 times of the temporary short state in order. A pattern B, which is a game state transition pattern to be performed, is associated therewith. "8R jackpot C" and "4R jackpot C" include 25 times temporary short state, 10 times second time reduction state, 20 times temporary short time state, 10 times second time reduction state, 20 times After the first temporary reduced state and the ten second reduced time states are sequentially provided, a pattern C, which is a game state transition pattern in which a normal state is provided, is associated. The “8R jackpot D” and “4R jackpot D” are associated with a pattern D which is a game state transition pattern in which a normal state is provided after 100 times of the first short state.

  The pattern A is associated with “4R small hit A”. The pattern C is associated with “4R small hit B”. If “4R small hit A” and “4R small hit B” are determined as a result of the second big hit determination in the normal state, the normal state is set after the big hit game ends. Note that the game state transition pattern associated with the small hit type and the game state transition pattern associated with the large hit type may be the same or different. Further, different game state transition patterns may be provided depending on whether the game state at the time when the hit type is determined is a normal state, a type 1 time reduction state, or a type 2 time reduction state.

  In the second embodiment, the number of game balls that can be won in the second large winning opening 17 in one small hitting game may be set to nine or less, which is smaller than in the first embodiment. That is, in the second embodiment, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game may not pass through the specific area 172 in some cases. Therefore, a plurality of small hit games may be performed before the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the ordinary electric accessory processing of the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the ordinary electric accessory processing of the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, instead of the determination of S65 in the ordinary electric accessory processing (see FIG. 13) of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the currently set game is executed. Processing for determining whether the state is the first temporary short state is performed (S401). In the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, “1” is stored in the time reduction flag during the first temporary reduction state, “2” is stored in the time reduction flag during the second reduction time state, and “0” is stored in the non-time reduction state. It is to be stored. The CPU 51 determines whether the currently set gaming state is the first temporary short state with reference to the state of the time reduction flag. If the gaming state is the first temporary short state (S401: YES), a P1 command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S66). When the gaming state is the second time reduction state (S401: NO), a P2 command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S68). Thus, in the first temporary short state, the opening and closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the first long opening pattern P1 in the normal winning game, and in the second time reduction state, the opening and closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened in the normal winning game. Opened in the second long opening pattern P2. Other processes of the ordinary electric accessory processing in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  With reference to FIG. 28, a game state setting preparation process of the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the game state setting preparation processing of the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, a special symbol setting table is used instead of the processing after S215 in the game state setting preparation processing (see FIG. 18) of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. A process of storing the specified game state transition pattern in the RAM 52 is performed (S402).

  With reference to FIG. 29, a game state transition process of the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the game state transition processing of the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, a game state transition pattern and determination count are replaced with the processing after S236 in the game state transition processing (see FIG. 19) of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. The time reduction flag is controlled according to the value of the counter (S403). The game state transition pattern is any one of the pattern A to the pattern D stored in the RAM 52 in the process of S402. The CPU 51 refers to the game state transition pattern stored in the RAM 52 and stores one of “1”, “2”, and “0” in the time saving flag according to the value of the determination count counter.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, the control of the time-saving flag is performed according to the number of times of the jackpot determination performed after the end of the jackpot game, but is not limited thereto. For example, as in the first embodiment, when the small jackpot determination result is derived by the second large jackpot determination, at the start time of the small jackpot fluctuation corresponding to the small jackpot determination result, one kind of time-saving state is set. The transition between and the two types of time saving state may be performed mutually. Further, at this timing, one type of time saving state or two types of time saving state may be shifted to the normal state.

  With these configurations, the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment is configured such that in the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the game state is changed from the type 1 time-saving state to the type 2 time-saving state, or from the type 2 time-saving state to the type 1 time-saving state. Can be switched as appropriate. In the gaming machine of the one-type and two-type mixing type, it is general that the small hit probability is provided much higher than the large hit probability as in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment. In addition, it is general that the pass rate at which the game ball winning the second big winning opening 17 opened in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172 is at least about 10%. For this reason, the probability that the jackpot game of two kinds of games is performed due to the fact that the small jackpot determination result is derived by the second jackpot determination is due to the fact that the jackpot determination result is derived by the first jackpot determination. It is generally higher than the probability that the big hit game of the type 1 game is performed. Further, as in the case of the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation time of the small hit fluctuation is often shorter than the fluctuation time of the large hit fluctuation (see FIG. 10).

  The pachinko machine 1 can appropriately set the occurrence frequency and occurrence timing of the two types of time saving state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter in the time saving state and the two types of game can be easily performed. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can secure a predetermined time after the initial hit game is performed and before the next big hit game is performed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 can appropriately set the frequency at which the jackpot game is performed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 can provide an unconventional time saving state in which the type 1 time saving state and the type 2 time saving state can be switched to each other. Further, the pachinko machine 1 can diversify the time-saving state by providing a plurality of game state transition patterns, thereby making it difficult for the player to get bored. In the game state transition pattern of Pattern A, one type of time reduction state is provided from the start of the time reduction state, and two types of time reduction state are provided at the end of the time reduction state. In pattern D, only one type of time saving state is provided. In this case, even in the case where the type 1 time reduction state is continued as in the pattern D in the time reduction state, the player can have a sense of expectation that the type 2 time reduction state will be set thereafter.

  In the second embodiment, the B pattern and the C pattern including both the transition from the type 1 time reduction state to the type 2 time reduction state and the transition from the type 2 time reduction state to the type 1 time reduction state, An A pattern including only a transition to the seed time saving state is provided. In addition, the game state transition pattern may be provided with a pattern including only the transition from the two types of time saving state to the one type of time saving state. In other words, if any one of the plurality of game state transition patterns is provided with a pattern including at least one of a transition from the type 1 time reduction state to the type 2 time reduction state or a transition from the type 2 time reduction state to the type 1 time reduction state. good.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the number of rounds of the two kinds of games that are more likely to be performed than the one kind of games in the time saving state is set to be smaller than the number of rounds of the one kind of games. Therefore, even if two kinds of games are played frequently, the number of award balls to be paid out can be set to an appropriate range. That is, the pachinko machine 1 can provide the player with an appropriate game without unnecessarily raising the gambling spirit of the player. It should be noted that the number of rounds of the type 1 game and the number of rounds of the type 2 game are the same because the opening times of the first special winning opening 16 and the second special winning opening 17 are different between the type 1 game and the type 2 game. However, the number of prize balls paid out by two kinds of games may be smaller than the number of prize balls paid out by one kind of games.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment may or may not adopt the simultaneous fluctuation type game specification. If the simultaneous fluctuation type game specification is not adopted, the priority fluctuation type or the winning order fluctuation type game specification may be adopted.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment can be provided with a type 1 time reduction state and a type 2 time reduction state in a time reduction state that can be set after the end of the big hit game. The pachinko machine 1 can switch between the type 1 time reduction state and the type 2 time reduction state in the time reduction state, so that the time reduction state can be diversified. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 adjusts the occurrence frequency and occurrence timing of the two types of time-saving state in which the jackpot game is more easily performed than the one type of time-saving state, so that the next big-hit game is performed after the initial hit game is performed. A predetermined time can be secured before the operation is performed. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the interest in the game during the time-saving game state by attracting the player's attention to the small hit game while setting the frequency of the big hit game to be appropriate.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment shifts from the type 1 time saving state to the type 2 time saving state, shifts from the type 2 time saving state to the type 1 time saving state, and changes from the type 1 time saving state or the type 2 time saving state to the normal state. The shift is performed according to the number of jackpot determinations performed after the end of the jackpot game. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 allows the player to proceed with the game in the time-saving state, and does not require any special operation, and can enjoy the transition of the game state, which has not existed in the past.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be paid out in the two games is smaller than the number of prize balls that can be paid out in the one game. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can provide the player with an appropriate game by setting the number of prize balls to be paid out to an appropriate range even if two kinds of games are frequently played.

  In the second embodiment, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the process of S403 in FIG. 29 corresponds to the “transfer unit” of the present invention. The prize ball payout device 49 corresponds to the “providing means” of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described in detail above, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, a configuration in which the determination result of the jackpot is derived by the second jackpot determination is not provided, and a configuration in which either the determination result of the small hit or the loss is derived may be employed. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the determination result of the deviation is not derived by the second big hit determination, and only the determination result of the small hit is derived. That is, any configuration may be used as long as at least a small hit determination result is derived by the second big hit determination. In addition, a case may be provided in which a small hit determination result is derived by the first big hit determination. In this case, it is preferable that the probability of deriving the small hit determination result by the first big hit determination is lower than the big hit probability.

  In the above-described embodiment, two large winning ports, the first large winning port 16 and the second large winning port 17, are provided, but the single large winning port provided in the pachinko machine 1 may be one. In this case, one large winning opening including a specific area 172 is provided inside like the second large winning opening 17, and this large winning opening performs an opening / closing operation in both the big hit game and the small hit game. Is also good.

  In the above embodiment, when one game ball wins in each of the opened second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14, the first closing mechanism and the second closing mechanism are respectively operated, and the second starting port is opened. 13 and the third starting port 14 are closed. The number of winnings in the second opening 13 and the third opening 14 required for the first closing mechanism and the second closing mechanism to operate may be plural, for example, two. Further, the winning number required for operating the first closing mechanism and the second closing mechanism may be different between the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14.

  In the configuration in which the second starting port 13 is closed when a plurality of game balls such as two win in the opened second starting port 13, one game ball is opened in one opening of the second starting port 13. As soon as a prize is won, a second jackpot determination is made, and the second special symbol fluctuates. In this state, since the second starting port 13 is still open, the second starting port 13 is closed when a game ball further wins in the open second starting port 13. Thus, a plurality of game balls can be won in the second starting port 13 in one opening of the second starting port 13. In the above-described embodiment, in the second long opening pattern P2, the electric starter 11 opens three times at the time TF, and a game ball wins in the electric starter 11 in each of the three opens, so that the second starting port 13 becomes three times. Opened times. As a result, in the first opening, the second big hit determination is immediately performed when the game ball wins at the second starting port 13, and the second special symbol fluctuates. In this state, the second reserved ball is stored by winning the game ball when the second starting port 13 is opened after the second time. As described above, when a configuration is adopted in which the second starting port 13 is closed when a plurality of game balls are won in the opened second starting port 13, game balls can be won in the second long open pattern P2. The number of times the electric chew is opened in time may be one. Even in this case, the second reserved ball can be stored during the change of the second special symbol, so that the present invention can be realized.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the normal state is set as the initial state after the first power-on, and the normal state or the time-saving state (including the one-type time-saving state and the two-type time-saving state) is set after the end of the jackpot game. In this regard, the timing at which the time saving state is set is not limited to after the end of the big hit game. For example, the time saving state may be set when the number of jackpot determinations performed after the first power-on reaches a predetermined number. . In addition, in the case where the time-saving state is set after the end of the jackpot game, if the number of jackpot determinations performed after the time-saving state ends once and the game state shifts to the normal state reaches a predetermined number, the time is again set. A time saving state may be set. The time saving state set in such a case may be one type of time saving state or two types of time saving state.

  In this case, in the second embodiment, the transition from the type 1 time reduction state to the type 2 time reduction state and the transition from the type 2 time reduction state to the type 1 The transition to the seed saving time state may be performed. That is, the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment temporarily changes the game state transition from the time-saving state to the normal state and then to the time-saving state, and the number of executions of the jackpot determination after the jackpot game ends. A game state transition pattern determined accordingly may be provided. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment may include a gaming state transition pattern that transitions the normal state to one type of time saving state or two types of time saving state according to the number of jackpot determinations performed after the first power-on. The transition pattern that transitions the normal state to the one type of time reduction state or the two type of time reduction state corresponds to the “third transition pattern” of the present invention. The condition in which the time saving state is set by the number of executions of the jackpot determination is when the number of executions of the first jackpot determination reaches the predetermined number, when the number of executions of the second jackpot determination reaches the predetermined number, or Any of the cases where the total number of executions of the jackpot determination and the number of executions of the second jackpot determination reach the predetermined number may be used. The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment allows such transition of the game state, thereby further diversifying the game including the normal state, the first kind time reduction state, and the two kinds time reduction state, and improving the interest of the game. it can.

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

1 Pachinko Machine 11 Electric Chew 13 Second Starting Port 14 Third Starting Port 16 First Winning Port 17 Second Winning Port 41 Main Board 51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
192 First passage area 193 Second passage area

Claims (4)

A first state in which game balls are difficult to win or cannot win, and a variable winning opening that can change to a second state in which game balls are easier to win than in the first state,
A first region and a second region through which a game ball winning the variable winning opening can pass,
When the game ball passes through the first area, a first change start port that changes from the first state to the second state,
When the game ball passes through the second region, a second change start port that changes from the first state to the second state,
A special winning opening that can be changed to the first state and the second state,
A first determination unit that derives one of the determination results from a determination result group including at least a jackpot and a miss, in response to a game ball winning to the first fluctuation start port,
A second determination unit that derives any determination result from among a determination result group including at least a small hit, in response to a game ball winning to the second variable starting port,
When the jackpot determination result is derived by the first determination unit and the second determination unit, a big hit game in which the big winning opening is changed from the first state to the second state in the first pattern is executed, When the small hit determination result is derived, a small hit game in which the big winning opening is changed from the first state to the second state in the second pattern is executed, and in the small hit game, the game ball is Winning game executing means for executing the jackpot game when passing through a specific area provided inside the winning opening,
In the normal gaming state, the frequency at which the variable winning opening is in the second state is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the first area is higher than the rate at which game balls winning the variable winning opening pass through the second area. A game state setting means for setting any of the time-saving game states in which the ratio of passing through is higher after the end of the jackpot game,
A transition unit that transitions the time-saving gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit to the normal gaming state in response to establishment of a predetermined condition;
The second change start port changes from the second state to the first state when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the second change start port after changing from the first state to the second state. And
The shifting means shifts the time-saving gaming state to the normal gaming state due to the determination by the second determining means being performed in the time-saving gaming state,
The game state setting means,
When the time reduction game state is set, the second determination means derives the small hit determination result, and after the hit game execution means executes the big hit game, the normal game state And set
With the result of the determination of the small hit being derived by the second determining means when the normal gaming state is set, after the winning game execution means executes the big hit game, the time-saving game state A gaming machine characterized by setting a predetermined ratio.   2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the shift unit shifts the time-short game state to the normal game state when the small hit determination result is derived by the second determination unit in the time-short game state. The gaming machine described.   A first symbol change that stops the first symbol indicating a determination result by the first determination unit after starting a variation of the first symbol in response to the determination by the first determination unit being performed; and The second symbol change that starts the variation of the second symbol triggered by the determination by the determination unit and then stops the second symbol indicating the determination result by the second determination unit is executed in parallel. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a simultaneous variation control unit.   The shift means, when the small hit determination result is derived by the second determination means in the time saving game state, the time saving game state at the start time of the second symbol change corresponding to the small hit determination result The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine shifts to the normal gaming state.

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