JP2020192140A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suggesting appropriate shooting of game balls.SOLUTION: In a game machine 1, when a time-shortening completion condition in which the number of execution times of variation display of a special pattern reaches one after control to a time-shortening state is satisfied, a game control microcomputer 81 transmits a game state designation command to a performance control microcomputer 91. The performance control microcomputer 91 for receiving the game state designation command maintains execution of a right-shooting suggestive performance for suggesting shooting of game balls to a right game area 3B when a special pattern for triggering satisfaction of the time-shortening completion condition shows winning of a jackpot. In the meantime, the performance control microcomputer 91 executes a left-shooting suggestive performance for suggesting shooting of game balls to a left game area 3A when a special pattern for triggering satisfaction of the time-shortening completion condition shows losing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

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

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines have been subjected to a jackpot (hit) determination process based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port (entry opening), and a special symbol (identification) indicating the result of the determination process is executed. There are some that can execute variable display of (design). In this type of pachinko gaming machine, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, it is possible to control the pachinko gaming machine to a time-saving state in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol tends to be shorter than the non-time-saving state. Then, when the time saving end condition (end condition) is satisfied when the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the time saving state (first game state), the control is performed to the non-time saving state (second game state). It is supposed to be done. Further, in the time saving state, the right driving suggestion effect (first suggestion effect) suggesting the driving of the game ball into the right game area (predetermined game area) is executed, and when the time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state, the left game area A left-handed driving suggestion effect (second suggestion effect) that suggests the driving of a game ball into (specific game area) is executed.

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By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as described above, in the first gaming state (for example, the time saving state), the first suggestion suggesting that the gaming ball is driven into the predetermined gaming area (for example, the right gaming area). An effect (for example, a right-handed suggestion effect) is being executed. Here, although the end condition is satisfied in which the number of executions of the variable display of the identification symbol reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the first game state, the identification symbol (special symbol) that triggers the establishment of the end condition is drawn. , You may have won the jackpot.

In this case, since the end condition of the first game state is satisfied, a second suggestion effect (for example, left) suggesting that the game ball is driven into a specific game area (for example, the left game area) different from the predetermined game area. Immediately after the start of the driving suggestion effect), the first suggestion effect is executed depending on the jackpot game state. That is, when the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, the first suggestion effect is switched to the second suggestion effect, and immediately after that, the second suggestion effect is switched to the first suggestion effect. Therefore, the player is encouraged to drive the game ball into the specific game area (for example, the left game area) even though it is better to continue driving the game ball into the predetermined game area (for example, the right game area). Is done. Thus, there could be a situation that did not suggest proper hitting of the game ball.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a game machine capable of suggesting an appropriate driving of a game ball.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention
A game control means capable of executing a determination process of whether or not a hit is made based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and stopping and displaying an identification symbol indicating the result of the determination process via variable display.
In a game machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling the production
The game control means
When the end condition that the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the first game state is satisfied, the control to the second game state is possible.
It is possible to send a state command indicating the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state to the effect control means when the end condition is satisfied.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute the first suggestion effect that suggests the driving of the game ball into the predetermined game area when the first game state is controlled.
When the identification symbol that receives the state command and triggers the establishment of the end condition indicates a winning, the execution of the first suggestion effect can be maintained.
When the identification symbol that has received the state command and triggered the establishment of the end condition shows a loss, a second suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball is driven into a specific game area different from the predetermined game area. It is a game machine characterized by being able to execute.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suggest an appropriate driving of a gaming ball.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd prize winning apparatus and the like provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the indicators provided in the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub-control board side of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol hit determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of the distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a mode status setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd big winning opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member according to the type of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the driving suggestion effect when the time saving end condition is satisfied in the prior art. In this embodiment, it is a diagram for explaining a driving suggestion effect when the lottery of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is a big hit or the like. In this embodiment, it is a diagram for explaining a driving suggestion effect when the lottery of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is lost. It is a figure for demonstrating the driving suggestion effect when the lottery of the special symbol which triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition in the modified example is a big hit. It is a figure for demonstrating the driving suggestion effect when the lottery of the special symbol which triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition in a modification is a loss.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the space is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

On the game board 2, a game area 3 into which a game ball launched by operating the handle 60 flows down is formed by being surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a plurality of decorative board lamps 5 (see FIG. 5). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding the game ball are projected.

An image display device 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R that are synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, are displayed in a variable manner. There is a display area 9a. The effect symbol display area 9a is a display area that occupies most of the display screen 7a at the center of the display screen 7a so that the player during the game can pay the most attention. The effect symbol display area 9a is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R consists of a symbol in which, for example, the numbers "1" to "9" and each character of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are combined. The image display device 7 is a first display device 7 displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols (numbers). The result of the variable display of the special symbol and the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9a with doublets such as "777". If a small hit is won, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R can be stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9a at a predetermined chance such as "135". Further, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9a with a random number such as "315". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but grasps it by the effect symbol display area 9a of the image display device 7. .. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and when the small hit is won, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped only by the loose eyes. It may be displayed.

In addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as "effect symbol variable display effect" or simply "variation effect") using the effect symbol as described above, the image display device 7 includes a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game. , A demonstration effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variable display effect, in addition to the above-mentioned effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, effect images such as a background image, a character image, and an item image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and a storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B according to the above. By displaying the effect hold image, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 3) described later will be displayed. 2 It is possible to show the player the number of stored special figures in an easy-to-understand manner. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the first special figure reservation is "4", whereas the upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation is "1". Therefore, one effect hold image 9B may be displayed in the second effect hold display area. However, the effect hold image 9B may not be displayed in the second effect hold display area. In this embodiment, the effect hold display area for variation is not provided to display the effect hold image corresponding to the variation, but the effect hold display area for variation may be provided.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided so that the game ball flows in from the entrance and the game ball flows out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged above the center decorative body 10.

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

Further, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable ball entering means) 22 provided with a second starting port (ball entry port, variable ball entry port) 21 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

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

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) 31 having a first large winning opening 30 is provided. .. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

Further, on the right side of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) 36 provided with the second large winning opening (special winning opening) 35. Is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is of an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second special winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 can pass. Is formed. In the second large winning device 36, a second large winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged.

The second prize-winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes a game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either a specific area 39 or a non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. It is equipped with 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage allowed state) of distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. It takes a second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the passage of the game ball into the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game (first special game) described later. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol described above is called a one-kind jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a two-kind jackpot.

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

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

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

A first starting port 20, a first winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first large winning opening 30, or the second large winning opening. Aim to win a prize in 35.

In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second prize-winning device 36 are unitized, and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure. Further, the fixed winning device 19 and the first large winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, indicators 40 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays the normal symbol. A vessel 42 is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

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

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot will be opened with an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game (first special game) that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening pattern is set according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning small hit). A small hit game (second special game) that opens the second large winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the small hit game or the big hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. In addition, when a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described later) is won, the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left light up, such as "●●●● ○○ ●●". Display the small hit symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the variation display mode is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode is that the LED is turned on. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning (numerical information, judgment information). ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (numerical information storage means, first numerical information storage means) 85a as the first special figure hold, and is stored in the second start port. If a prize is won in 21, it is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (second numerical information storage means) 85b as the second special figure holding. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and in this embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is 4 (first upper limit number). 2 The upper limit storage number of the special figure reservation storage unit 85b is 1 (second upper limit number).

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the execution of a medium or big hit game or a small hit game, the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the second special figure holding indicator 43b is composed of, for example, one LED. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

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

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

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

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit may include at least a sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using the effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, decorative movable body 15, etc.). Just do it.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 (game control means) includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83. There is. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM 83 may be externally attached.

The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and the normal figure reservation storage unit 86. The first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is composed of four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Further, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of one storage area corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. Each storage area is further divided into four storage areas, and there are an area for storing a jackpot random number, an area for storing a jackpot type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number, which will be described later. Further, the normal figure reservation storage unit 86 includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored.

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

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

Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second grand prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second grand prize device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general. Figure Hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

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

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

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

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

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, and the like, and emit light pattern data. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the above. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

Further, the effect button detection SW (switch) 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the sub control board 90. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection SW63a to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

When a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a "big hit game (first special game)" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When the small hit is won, a "small hit game (second special game)" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an open pattern according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. The "big hit game (first special game)" to be released is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game. Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game that opens the second large winning opening 35, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes later ending (interval after closure).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won (that is, when the first jackpot is won), the jackpot game (class 1 jackpot game) that opens the first jackpot 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there are three types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by lottery of the first special symbol (special diagram 1). , There are two types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by lottery for the second special symbol (special diagram 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility that "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", "special figure 1_big hit symbol B", and "special figure 1_big hit symbol C" are won. Further, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_big hit symbol D" and "special figure 2_big hit symbol E".

As shown in FIG. 6, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", "special figure 1_big hit symbol B", and "special figure 2_big hit symbol E" are 4R (round) jackpots and are the first big hits per 1R. The winning opening 30 is opened once, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big hit game when each symbol is won is as shown in FIG. That is, when the jackpot symbols A and E are won in the non-time saving state, they are controlled to the "time saving state and high base state" after the jackpot game, and when they are won in the time saving state, they are in the "non-time saving state" after the jackpot game. And it is a symbol controlled to "low base state". Further, the jackpot symbol B is a symbol controlled to be in the "time saving state and high base state" regardless of whether the time saving state or the time saving state is won. The details of the gaming state will be described later.

Further, "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C" is a 6R jackpot, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. When the jackpot symbol C is won in the non-time saving state, it is controlled to the "non-time saving state and low base state" after the jackpot game, and when the jackpot symbol C is won in the time saving state, it is in the "time saving state and high base state" after the jackpot game. It is a symbol controlled by.

Further, "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol D" is a 15R jackpot, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The jackpot symbol D is a symbol that is controlled to the "time saving state and high base state" regardless of whether the winning is done in the non-time saving state or the time saving state.

The distribution rate of each jackpot symbol in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the distribution rate of each jackpot symbol in the lottery of Special Figure 2 are as shown in FIG. According to the distribution rate shown in FIG. 6, the percentage controlled by the jackpot winning based on the lottery of special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is 50%, and the jackpot based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the non-time saving state is 50%. The rate of time reduction controlled by winning is 100%. In addition, the ratio controlled to the time saving state by the jackpot winning based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the time saving state and the ratio controlled to the time saving state by the jackpot winning based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the time saving state are both 60. %.

If a small hit is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, a small hit game is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once. When a game ball wins a prize in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the big hit is won, and then the first one. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot games) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this big hit game (big hit game triggered by passing through the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the first round. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. In this specification, a big hit game or a small hit game may be referred to as a special game. In the special game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened multiple times in one round.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there is only one type of small hit symbol (small hit symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 1, and special figure 2 There are two types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by the lottery. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_small hit symbol a". Further, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility that "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" will be won.

The "small hit symbol a" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, the "small hit symbol b" and the "small hit symbol c" are small hits that can always pass through V. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit game is executed from the small hit winning based on the lottery of the special figure 1 except in the irregular case. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37. This point will be described in detail later.

In the small hit game based on each type of small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the small hit symbol a takes 3.96 seconds, and the small hit symbol b and the small hit symbol c take 0.008 seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol is that the second big winning opening 35 (opening and closing) for the distribution member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening. This is to change the opening timing of the member 37). As a result, a passing open pattern that allows V to pass during the execution of the small hit game and a non-passing open pattern that does not allow V passage (including substantially) during the execution of the small hit game are created. .. The details of the opening pattern for passing and the opening pattern for non-passing will be described later.

Further, in the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. To. Specifically, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol a", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 5th round, with the maximum opening time being 29.5 seconds. From the 6th R to the 16th R, the first large winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the 2 types of big hit games of 4R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "non-time saving state and low base state" regardless of whether the game is won in the non-time saving state or the time saving state. However, since the "small hit symbol a" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, such a two-kind big hit game is not executed except in an irregular case.

Further, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol b", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 16th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. That is, a two-kind jackpot game of 15R is substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "time saving state and high base state" regardless of whether the non-time saving state or the time saving state is won.

In addition, in the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of the "small hit symbol c", the first major winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd to the 5th R, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds, and 6R. From the eyes to the 16th R, the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the 2 types of big hit games of 4R are substantially executed. Then, the game state after the execution of these two types of jackpot games is controlled to "time saving state and high base state" when winning in the non-time saving state, and "non-time saving state and low" when winning in the time saving state. It is controlled to "base state".

The distribution rate of each small hit symbol in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the distribution rate of each small hit symbol in the lottery of Special Figure 2 are as shown in FIG. According to the distribution rate shown in FIG. 6, the rate of being controlled to the time saving state based on the small hit winning in the lottery of Special FIG. 1 is 0%. On the other hand, the ratio controlled to the time saving state based on the small hit winning in the special figure 2 lottery in the non-time saving state is 100%, and based on the small hit winning in the special figure 2 lottery in the time saving state. The rate of time reduction is 60%.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning type is performed based on the "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 7A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect that indicates the result when the result of the hit / fail determination is a loss (in this embodiment, it is not a big hit or a small hit). Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") that is a combination of the effect symbols shown. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 7B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 have a fluctuation time shortening function.

The state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 9). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 10 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in the time saving state and does not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1500 ms in the non-time saving state, but is 500 ms in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). The stop time of the normal symbol is 500 ms in either the non-time saving state or the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 10). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 10). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is operating.

Under the circumstances where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, these functions are operating. The electric chew 22 is opened more frequently than in the case where the electric chew 22 is not provided, and the game ball is frequently won in the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called the non-electric support control state. The high base state corresponds to the "easy entry state".

The base state does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state after the big hit game is "a time saving state and a high base state" or "a high base state" based on the gaming state at the time of winning and the type of the winning special symbol. It is controlled to "non-time saving state and low base state". The "time saving state and high base state" will be terminated when the time saving end condition is satisfied when the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (1 time in this embodiment).

Further, the "non-time saving state and low base state" is particularly referred to as a "normal gaming state". When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state. Further, the gaming state during execution of the jackpot game is referred to as a "big hit gaming state". Therefore, after the special symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot (hit) is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the jackpot game state (winning game state). Further, the gaming state during execution of the small hit game is referred to as a "small hit game state". Therefore, after the special symbol indicating the winning of the small hit (win) is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the small hit game state (win game state). The big hit game state and the small hit game state may be collectively referred to as a "special game state (hit game state)".

In the high base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened as compared with the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting left. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than hitting right.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 29. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 11 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 7 are added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area sensor, which will be described later. Execute the detection process (S108). After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 11), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 13, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Judgment whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached one (the second upper limit number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached one (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than one (that is, when there is none), the process proceeds to step S207. (NO in S204), add 1 to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value), the value of the hit type random number counter (label-TRND-AS value), and the value of the reach random number counter (label). -TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are used as the second value. It is stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S207). This process ends when the game ball has not won in the first starting port 20 (NO in S207), but when the game ball has won in the first starting port 20 (YES in S207), special figure 1 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached 4 (the first upper limit number). (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches four (YES in S208), this process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S208), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S209).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210) is performed to complete this process. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value) and the value of the hit type random number counter (label-) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). The TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7 (A)). A numerical group is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 14, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal symbol holdings provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (S303), and this process is performed. Finish. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 7 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is currently stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in the storage area according to the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) following the start port sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 12). As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal drawing lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 500 ms. Select. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 1500 ms is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the sub-control board 90 is set with the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] As shown in FIG. 12, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation processing (S106) following the normal operation processing (S105). As shown in FIG. 16, in the special operation process (S106), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the large winning opening device (first large winning device 31 and second large winning device 36) are divided into five stages, and these are divided into five stages. "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904), and if "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), perform special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, it is already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is cleared (S1005). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and fluctuation pattern information (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no reserved information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure described later 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1009). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and fluctuation pattern information (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1001). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. Then, in this embodiment, if a small hit is won in a lottery based on the second special figure hold, the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 35 can always pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game. It has become. This point will be described in detail later.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 18 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 is read out. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values "65250" to "65535" (see FIG. 8A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out to determine the hit type shown in FIG. Determine the jackpot type based on the table (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the jackpot type (big hit symbol type) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the process is completed (S1106). ..

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "32767" (FIG. 8 (A)). (Refer to the column of special figure 2). Further, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "3300" (the special figure of FIG. 8A). See column 1). The probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery of special figure 2 than in the lottery of special figure 1. More specifically, the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is about 1/20, while the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/2.

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

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103), it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "loss", so set the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol (S1111), This process is completed.

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

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-) is referred to in the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the value of TRND-T1 (S1303). As shown in FIG. 9, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for big hit winning) is higher than the normal reach. Has been done. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Further, in step S1302, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), refer to the non-time saving state small and medium hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9) based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. Select the variation pattern (S1305).

Further, at the time of a small hit in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, in the non-time saving state, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "3 to" 4 ", the fluctuation time is shorter than when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is" 0 "to" 2 ". The pattern is now selected.

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 8 (B), the reach establishment random number values are “0” to “11” in the time saving state and “0” to “27” in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1306), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time reduction state (the non-time reduction state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 9). In addition, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1307).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1306), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1308).

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), the same fluctuation pattern P23 is selected regardless of whether step S1307 or step S1308 is executed (see the non-time saving state of FIG. 9 and the column of special figure 2). This is because when the special figure 2 changes in the non-time saving state, the effect of having or not reaching is executed.

Further, in the case of loss without reach (dose loss) in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, in the non-time saving state, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "3" is selected, and the special figure is selected. When the number of reserved balls 1 is "3", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls 1 is "0" to "2" is selected.

When it is determined in step S1301 that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 20, the reference variation pattern determination table is set to the table in the time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9). Processing (S1309 to S1315) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1302 to S1308, except that the part of the judgment table corresponding to the time saving state) is set. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1309), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to in the time-saving state medium jackpot table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time-saving state and jackpot). Select a variation pattern based on (S1310).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1311), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to in the time-saving state medium-small hit table (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time-saving state and small hit). Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1312). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1313), refer to the time-saving state and reach loss table (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the time-saving state and reach loss). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1313), refer to the reach-less loss table in the time-saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time-saving state and no reach loss). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1315).

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), the same fluctuation pattern P33 is selected regardless of whether step S1314 or step S1315 is executed (see the column of special figure 2 and the time saving state in FIG. 9). This is because, when the loss of the special figure 2 changes in the time saving state, the effect of having or not reaching is executed.

Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table in the time reduction state according to the special figure 1 (the part corresponding to the special figure 1 and the time reduction state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9), it corresponds to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach. The function of shortening fluctuation works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. In addition, the probability that a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time will be selected when the jackpot is won is lower than in the non-time saving state. That is, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

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

[Processing during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol changing process (S904), first, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 9). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data is performed (S1504). Subsequently, the game state management process described later is performed (S1505), and this process is completed. In this way, in this embodiment, the game state management process (S1505) is executed at the timing when the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the game state management process (S1505), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is ON (YES in S1701), during the time saving state. The value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of times the fluctuation display of the executed special symbol is counted is decremented by 1 (S1702), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1703). If it is "0" (YES in S1703), the time saving flag is turned off (S1704), and the process proceeds to step S1705. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S1701 or step S1703 is NO, the process proceeds to step S1705 as it is. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to "1" at the time of transition to the time saving state as described later (see step S2105 in FIG. 25).

In step S1705, a game state specification command (state command) including information on the game state (information on whether or not the time reduction flag is ON) and information on the time reduction counter is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84, and this process ends. By the process of step S1705, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90. In this way, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits the game state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 91 at the timing when the variation display of the special symbol ends (the timing when the stop display of the special symbol is substantially started). To do. The reason for this will be described later.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 9) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). In this embodiment, since the above-mentioned game state management process (S1505) is not executed at the timing when the stop display time of the special symbol ends, the game state specification command sub-controls at the timing when the stop display of the special symbol ends. It is not transmitted to the substrate 90.

In step S1603, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special operation status is set to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. .. As a result, the non-time saving state is controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and does not take into consideration the base up based on the operation of the large winning device. ..

After that, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S1607) and start the jackpot game opening (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 6 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of the big winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It should be noted that the set of open patterns (set of data according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag is ON. After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command is set (S1612), and the small hit game opening is started (S1613). In addition, the opening command includes at least information that can determine whether the hit is a small hit or a big hit, and information that can determine whether the hit is based on the lottery of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. ing.

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 6 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1614). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit symbol. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1615), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the same time as the opening of the small hit game. The operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1616) and this process ends.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Big Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game (first special game) such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the winning jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first big winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the jackpot has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003).

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

If the first large winning opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 30 in the unit opening game becomes the specified maximum winning number (8 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first big winning opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first big winning opening 30 (see FIG. 6). ) Has passed or not) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has not passed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command is set (S2010) and the jackpot ending is started (S2011) in order to end the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2012).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). Then, after setting the special operation status to "1" (S2016), the game state setting process (S2017) described later is performed to end this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, it is determined whether or not the game state at the time of winning is a non-time saving state (S2101). If the determination result is YES, then it is determined whether or not the special symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game this time is a symbol (see FIG. 6) that triggers the control to the time saving state by winning in the non-time saving state. (2102). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2106, but if the determination result is YES, the process proceeds to step S2104.

If the judgment result of step S2101 is NO, the game state at the time of winning is the time saving state. Therefore, the special symbol that triggered the execution of the jackpot game this time is subsequently changed to the time saving state by winning in the time saving state. It is determined whether or not the symbol (see FIG. 8) serves as a control trigger for (S2103). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2106, but if the determination result is YES, the process proceeds to step S2104.

In step S2104, the time saving flag is turned ON. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets “1” in the time reduction counter (S2105), and proceeds to step S2106. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state and a high base state (privilege game state). This privileged game state ends when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner once.

In step S2106, a game state designation command including information on the game state (information on whether or not the time reduction flag is ON), information on the time reduction counter, and the like are set in the output buffer of the RAM 84, and this process ends. By the process of step S2106, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. In this way, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits the game state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 91 at the timing when the jackpot game is completed.

[Special Electric Accessory Processing 2 (Small Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 2 is a process for executing a small hit game that opens the second large winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 is completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second large winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big winning opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

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

If the 2nd prize opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes in the 2nd prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (8 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the second prize opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second prize opening 35 (Fig. 6). As shown, whether or not 1.6 seconds) has passed in this embodiment) is determined (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

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

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

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag that is turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 29) described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the 2nd kind jackpot game will not be executed, so the value of the big winning opening opening counter is cleared to "0" (S2314) and the special operation status is set to "1". Set (S2315) to finish the process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2317) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2318) in order to execute the two-kind jackpot game. , Set the special operation status to "4" (S2319). Then, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2321). Then, while setting the jackpot opening command (S2322), the jackpot opening is started (S2323). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

[Distribution member control process] As shown in FIG. 12, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control process (S107) after the special operation process (S106). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 28, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag (see step S1615) is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON (NO in S2501), this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON (YES in S2501), the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 22), so the distribution member 71 is shaken to operate in a predetermined operation pattern. The component member operation process (S2502) is performed, and the V validity period setting process (S2503) is performed.

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 comes, the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off. As a result, the distribution member 71 will move in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small hit game. This is called the pre-opening interval. Subsequently, the passage is controlled to the allowed passage state (the state shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2) for 3992 ms. This is called V opening. Then, the passage blocking state is controlled for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closure interval. Such a series of operations including "interval before opening ⇒ V opening ⇒ interval after closing" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

Further, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection as valid when the detection by the specific area sensor 39a is performed. As shown in FIG. 37 (d), the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage allowable state) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific region 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled in the passage allowable state). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

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

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502, the total operation time from the start to the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71 (7000 ms (FIG. FIG.)). It is determined whether or not 37 (c))) has passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is not completed (NO in S2504), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed (YES in S2504), the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and then this process is completed.

Here, based on FIG. 37, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) in the small hit game will be described. In this embodiment, there are two opening patterns shown in FIGS. 37 (b) and 37 (e) as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Note that FIG. 37A shows the timing of the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make it easy to understand the start timing of the small hit game.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 37B is an opening pattern (first opening pattern) selected when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special FIG. That is, it is an open pattern selected when the "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" or the "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" (see FIG. 6) is won. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern capable of passing through the specific area 39. In addition, the small hit in which "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" is stopped and displayed, or the small hit in which "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" is stopped and displayed are both small hits set in the opening pattern for passage. Therefore, it corresponds to a "passable small hit".

More specifically, this passage opening pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 8ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 5392ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 5392 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed.

When the 2nd prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the period of 2392 (3992-1600) ms during the opening period of the 2nd prize opening 35 over 1600 ms and after the closing of the 2nd prize opening 35 Inside, when the distribution member 71 is opened to V, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowed state (see FIGS. 37 (b) and 37 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball always wins the second large winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 2392 ms.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 37 (e) is an opening pattern (first opening pattern) selected when "special drawing 1_small hit symbol a" (see FIG. 6) is won in the lottery of special drawing 1. .. This opening pattern is a non-passing opening pattern that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39. The small hit in which "Special Figure 1_Small Hit Symbol a" is stopped and displayed is a small hit set in the non-passing open pattern, and therefore corresponds to a "non-passable small hit".

More specifically, this non-passing open pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 3960ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 1440ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 3960 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 1440 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed.

When the second special winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 37 (e) and 37 (c)). The period in which the V opening of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second special winning opening 35 coincide with each other is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second special winning opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if a game ball enters at the same time as the opening of the second large winning opening 35 starts, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. There is. Therefore, when this opening pattern is selected, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area 39. That is, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, as described with reference to FIG. 37, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is executed in one of the two open patterns according to the type of the small hit symbol. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second special winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, the small hit game that can pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35 (the special 2V passing small hit in FIG. 37 (b) and the second large winning opening 35 at what timing. It is possible to execute a small hit game (special 1V non-passing small hit in FIG. 37 (e)) that cannot pass through the specific area 39 even if a prize is won.

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

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. As shown in FIG. 12, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control process (S107) and then the specific area sensor detection process (S108). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (see FIG. 28). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 37 (d).

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

6. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Before explaining the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91, the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 38. As shown in FIG. 38, first, in the normal game state, the game proceeds by left-handed. In this way, we aim to win a big hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1.

When a big hit is won in the lottery of special figure 1, if the type of big hit is a big hit related to "special figure 1_big hit symbol C" (see FIG. 6), the game state after the end of the big hit game is the normal game state. Is controlled by. On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot (see FIG. 6) related to "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" or "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B", the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state. At this time, the distribution rate of the transition to the time saving state or the normal gaming state is 50% each. In this specification, a jackpot that is won without passing through V may be described as a direct hit jackpot. If the winning jackpot is a jackpot related to "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol C", the game proceeds again aiming at winning the jackpot based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the normal game state.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit related to "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" or "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B", the time is controlled to a short time state and a high base state after the big hit game. As a result, a large number of game balls enter the electric chew 22 (second starting port 21), and the lottery of special drawing 2 is performed. However, in the present embodiment, the time saving state and the high base state are terminated when the variation display of the special symbol is performed once.

Here, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, except for the case of winning a big hit, there is a probability of winning a small hit with a probability of about 1/2 (50%), and there is a probability of losing with a probability of about 1/2 (50%). (See FIG. 8 (A)). The small hit won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is a small hit in which the opening pattern in the small hit game is a passing open pattern (see FIG. 37B) that allows passage to the specific area 39. Therefore, if a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, as long as the player is playing correctly (that is, as long as he continues to hit right), he will pass through the specific area 39 to win a big hit game (type 2 big hit game). ) Will be executed.

If a big hit (direct hit big hit) is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the non-time saving state, the time saving state and the high base state are controlled after the big hit game with a probability of 100%. On the other hand, if a big hit is won by the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the time saving state, the time saving state and the high base state are controlled again after the big hit game with a probability of 60%, whereas the normal game after the big hit game with a probability of 40%. It will be controlled by the state.

In the time saving state, the second special symbol hold can be stored up to the upper limit storage number during the variable display of the second special symbol. The upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation of this embodiment is "1". Therefore, if one 2nd special figure hold is saved during the time saving state, there is a possibility that the small hit will be won again in the special figure 2 lottery in the game after the big hit game, which is advantageous for the player. ..

If you win a small hit in the lottery of special figure 2 in the time saving state, and if the type of small hit is a small hit related to "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" (see FIG. 6), two types based on V passage The game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the normal game state. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit (see FIG. 6) related to "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", the game state after the type 2 big hit game based on the passage of V is controlled to the time saving state. At this time, the distribution rate of the transition to the normal gaming state or the time saving state is 40%: 60%.

When the small hit related to "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" is won, the time is controlled again after the big hit game, so that the second special figure hold can be additionally stored. On the other hand, when the lottery of the special figure 2 is lost in the time saving state, the special symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed when the time saving end condition is satisfied, and then the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. If the type of small hit won in the lottery of special figure 2 is the small hit related to "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" (see FIG. 6) in the time saving state, the game state after the big hit game is normal. It is controlled by the game state. In these cases (when controlled to the normal gaming state), the electric support control is not executed, so that the second special figure hold cannot be additionally accumulated. However, there may be a case where one second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state remains. In this case, based on the remaining 2nd special figure hold, the player will aim for the 2nd kind big hit game by winning the small hit again. In other words, this situation is a situation in which it is easy to execute the type 2 big hit game by winning the small hit due to the remaining second special figure hold although it is in the normal game state (a situation advantageous to the player).

In this embodiment, since the small hit winning probability in the lottery of special figure 2 is about 1/2 (see FIG. 8A), one second special figure pending remaining in the normal gaming state causes about 1/2. There is a 50% chance that you will be able to win two types of big hit games by winning small hits. However, if a small hit is won in the lottery of special figure 2 in the normal game state, either the small hit related to "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" or the small hit related to "special figure 2_small hit symbol c" Even so, the game state after the two-kind jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, if a small hit is won by holding one second special figure remaining in the normal game state, the lottery opportunity of the special figure 2 can be obtained again in the short time state after the two-kind big hit game. Since it is possible, it means that two big hits will be confirmed.

On the other hand, if the second special figure hold does not remain when the game is controlled to the normal game state through the two-kind jackpot game, or if the special figure 2 lottery due to the remaining second special figure hold is lost, the electric power is transmitted. Since the support control is not executed, the second special figure hold cannot be newly generated. Therefore, the situation that is advantageous for the player in terms of the ease of executing the jackpot game is over.

In this embodiment, when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, a passing opening pattern that allows the player to pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the timing of winning the second large winning opening 35 (FIG. 37 (b)). On the other hand, if a small hit is won in the lottery shown in Special Figure 1, it is virtually impossible to pass through the specific area 39 even if the player wins the second major winning opening 35. It is set to the opening pattern for passage (see FIG. 37 (e)). As a result, it is determined that the passing rate (V passing rate) of the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 35 to the specific area 39 of the game machine as a whole is suppressed from becoming unreasonably high.

In short, in this embodiment, if a small hit is won in the lottery of special figure 2, instead of allowing the player to immediately pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the timing of winning the second large winning opening 35, the small in the lottery of special figure 1 By setting the winning probability to about 1/20, even in the lottery shown in Special Figure 1, small hits are won relatively frequently. When a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the non-passing open pattern (see FIG. 37 (e)) is always set, so that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game. There is nothing to do. With such a setting, the V passing rate in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is prevented from exceeding 1/10.

7. Imposing driving effect Next, the driving suggestion effect will be described. In this embodiment, as described above, in the normal gaming state, the left-handed player is more advantageous, and in the time-saving state (time-saving state and high base state) or the jackpot game state, the right-handed player is more advantageous. It is advantageous. Further, in the small hit game state, the player aims to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 (two kinds of big hits), so that right-handed is more advantageous. Therefore, in each game state, in order to make the player perform an appropriate driving, the driving suggestion effect is executed.

Specifically, in the time saving state (time saving state and high base state), the big hit game state, and the small hit game state, the right-handed driving suggestion effect suggesting the driving of the game ball into the right game area 3B is executed (FIG. 39). reference). In the right-handed suggestion effect (first suggestion effect) of the present embodiment, a right-handed suggestion image Ra indicating a right-pointing arrow and the character “right-handed” is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. Further, when the state shifts from the time saving state or the jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state (non-time saving state), the left driving suggestion effect suggesting the driving of the game ball into the left game area 3A is executed (see FIG. 39). .. In the left-handed suggestion effect (second suggestion effect) of the present embodiment, a left-handed suggestion image La indicating a left-pointing arrow and the character "left-handed" is displayed at the upper left portion of the display screen 7a. The right-handed driving suggestion effect (display of the right-handed driving suggestion image Ra) is always executed in the time saving state, the big hit game state, and the small hit game state. Further, the left-handed suggestion effect (display of the left-handed suggestion image La) is executed only for a predetermined time after shifting from the time saving state or the jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the timing of shifting from the time saving state (first game state) to the non-time saving state (second game state) when the time saving end condition is satisfied will be described with reference to FIG. 39. As shown in FIG. 39, if the variation display of the special symbol is started while the time is controlled to be shortened, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the variation start command. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the time saving end condition is satisfied when the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol reaches "1" after being controlled to the time saving state. Therefore, as described above, the special symbol that has started the variable display can be said to be the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state at the timing when the variation display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is completed (the timing when the fluctuation time is finished). I try to do it. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the fluctuation stop command at the timing when the fluctuation display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is completed. Further, at this time, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command (state command) indicating the transition from the time saving state to the non-time saving state when the time saving end condition is satisfied.

By the way, unlike the so-called one-type and two-type pachinko game machine 1 as in this embodiment, the so-called one-type pachinko game machine (a pachinko game in which a big hit game is executed only when a big hit is determined by a special symbol lottery). (Machine), it is common to shift from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state at the timing when the stop display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time-saving end condition is completed. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state at the timing when the variation display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving ending condition is completed. This is based on the following reasons.

In the pachinko game machine 1, as shown in FIG. 38, even if the time-saving state is changed to the non-time-saving state (normal game state), the remaining second special figure is held to aim for a small hit or a big hit. It is a game nature. However, immediately after shifting from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, if the electric chew 22 is opened by winning the lottery of the normal symbol, the second special figure hold will be accumulated despite the non-time-saving state. I will end up. In that case, the remaining second special figure hold impairs the game-like nature of aiming for a small hit or a big hit, and gives an unreasonable benefit to the player.

Therefore, in this embodiment, it is decided to shift from the time saving state to the non-time saving state at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol ends, not at the timing when the stop display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition ends. (See FIG. 39). That is, while the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is stopped and displayed, the state has already shifted to the non-time saving state. As a result, while the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is stopped and displayed, the accumulated general symbol hold can be exhausted.

In particular, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the stop display time of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is set to a very long time of 10000 ms (10 seconds) (see FIG. 9). ). As a result, it is possible to digest all the accumulated normal map reservations in a non-time saving state and with a very long stop time of 10000 ms (substantially all can be lost). Therefore, after shifting from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, at the time when the variation display of the second special symbol is started by the remaining second special symbol hold, since there is no normal figure hold, the electric chew 22 is used as described above. It is possible to prevent the situation of opening.

However, if the special symbol changes to the non-time reduction state at the timing when the variation display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time reduction end condition is completed and the stop time of the special symbol is set to a long time of 10000 ms, the following new items will be added. Problems arise. As shown in FIG. 39, in the time saving state, the right-handed driving suggestion effect (display of the right-handed driving suggestion image Ra) is executed. Then, when the variation display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is completed, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 91 starts the left-handed suggestion effect (display of the left-handed suggestion image La) from the timing when the variation display of the special symbol ends (the timing when the stop display of the special symbol is started).

By the way, it is assumed that the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates the winning of a big hit or the winning of a small hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 39, when the stop display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is completed, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the opening command. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 91 starts the right-handed driving suggestion effect (display of the right-handed driving suggestion image Ra) with the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In short, when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates the winning of a big hit or the winning of a small hit, as shown in FIG. 39, only while the special symbol is stopped and displayed. , Left-handed suggestion effect is executed. That is, although the player is urged to hit right in the time saving state, the player is urged to hit left only during the stop display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition, and immediately after that, right again. It will encourage you to hit. However, for the player, as long as he continues to hit right in a short time state, it is preferable to continue hitting right until the big hit game state or the small hit game state without returning to the left hit for a moment. Therefore, the conventional method shown in FIG. 39 may not suggest an appropriate driving of a game ball.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the driving suggestion effect is controlled to be executed. FIG. 40 shows a case where the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates the winning of a big hit or the winning of a small hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 40, the effect control microcomputer 91 shifts to the non-time saving state at the timing when the variation display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving ending condition is completed. Receive a status specification command. At this time, when the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates the winning of the big hit or the winning of the small hit, unlike the case shown in FIG. 39, it suggests left-handed driving. The production (display of the left-handed suggestion image La) is not started. That is, the right-handed suggestion effect (display of the right-handed suggestion image Ra) is maintained even while the special symbol is stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to continue right-handed hitting from the time saving state to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and it is possible to suggest the appropriate hitting of the game ball.

On the other hand, FIG. 41 shows a case where the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a loss. In this case, as shown in FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 91 shifts to the non-time saving state at the timing when the variation display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving ending condition is completed. Receive a status specification command. At this time, when the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a loss, the left-handed driving suggestion effect (display of the left-handed driving suggestion image La) is started. That is, after the special symbol starts the stop display, the right-handed driving suggestion effect is switched to the left-handed driving suggestion effect. Then, even if the special symbol ends the stop display and a new variable display of the special symbol is started (even if the variable display of the second special symbol is started due to the remaining second special symbol hold), the left-handed driving suggestion is made. The production is continuously executed.

From the above, in this embodiment, as is clear from the comparison between FIGS. 40 and 41, only when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a loss, the right-handed driving suggestion effect is followed by the left-handed driving. Switch to suggestion production. As a result, as shown in FIG. 39, while the special symbol indicating the winning of the big hit or the winning of the small hit is stopped and displayed (10000 ms), it is suggested that the game ball is driven into the game area which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the situation where it ends up.

8. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 36. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 30 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Then, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, and a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (effect symbol variation effect, jackpot effect associated with the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), customer waiting effect, etc. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. 66, the board lamp 5 is made to emit light, and the decorative movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. In, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 being input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. That is, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. As shown in FIG. 31, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101). This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 32, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 5).

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created by the lamp processing (S4304) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later is output to the lamp control board 107 in order to make the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 emit light at the timing suitable for the production. To do. That is, according to the lamp data, the frame lamp 66 is made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. The drive data set in the process in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is also output in this process. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 33, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (see S4301 and FIG. 34). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Next, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp processing (S4304). In the lamp processing (S4304), lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5) is created, and time management of the light emission effect is performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4305) is performed. In the voice control process (S4305), voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created, output to the voice control board 106, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound that matches the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67. For example, when the decorative movable body 15 is displaced from the predetermined standby position to the operating position, a predetermined sound effect (SE) is output. As a result, the player is notified that the decorative movable body 15 is displaced. Then, other processing such as updating various random numbers for determining the effect is executed (S4306), and this processing is completed.

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is received, the variable effect start processing described later is performed (S4402).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, performs a special game effect selection process (S4406). In the special game effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the big hit game or the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the small hit game is executed. Select the pattern for the opening effect. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a right-handed display command for executing a right-handed input suggestion effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94 in the special game effect selection process (S4406). As a result, when the right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the right-handed suggestion image Ra from the ROM 103 and starts or small hits. From the start of the winning game, the right-handed suggestion image Ra is displayed at the upper right part of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 40).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4408). .. In the ending effect selection process (S4408), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, sets an effect start command for the V pass notification effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94. (S4410). When the effect start command set in step S4410 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image of the V passage notification effect from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of 7.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, performs a mode status setting process described later (S4412).

Subsequently, as another process (S4413), a process based on a receive command other than the above command (for example, a normal symbol change start command or a normal symbol change stop command) is performed, and the received command analysis process is completed.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the variation effect start process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). (S5001). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009). The variation pattern information includes game state information that specifies the current gaming state, symbol information that specifies a symbol as a judgment result of the jackpot determination process of special figure 1 or special figure 2, information on fluctuation time and stop time, and the like. Is included (see FIG. 9). It should be noted that the game state information, the symbol information, the fluctuation time, the stop time information, and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect pattern selection process (S5002). In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5002), one of a plurality of tables classified according to the effect mode type (mode status value) and the variation pattern type is based on the analysis result of the variation start command. Select a table. Then, the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table. Once the variable effect pattern is determined in this way, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of reach effect, the content of reach effect, the presence or absence of effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, the effect development configuration, The details of the content of the variable production, which consists of the type of background of the production design, will be determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the effect symbol selection process (S5003). In the effect symbol selection process (S5003), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect are selected. Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. select. Then, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, "777") to be stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a notice effect selection process (S5004). In the advance notice effect selection process (S5004), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Select one table. Then, the advance notice effect is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the table. As a result, whether or not the advance notice effect such as the so-called step-up advance notice effect or chance-up advance notice effect is executed and the content of the advance notice effect are determined.

Then, the selected variation effect pattern, effect symbol, and the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect in the advance notice effect are set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5005), and the variation effect start process (S4402) is ended. .. When the variation effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. A variable effect is performed on the display screen 7a of 7.

[Mode Status Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the mode status setting process (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the game state designation command received from the main control board 80 (S6001). As described above, the game state designation command includes information on the game state (information on whether or not the time reduction flag is ON), the number of time reductions (information on the value of the time reduction counter), and the like. Subsequently, the effect mode is set based on the game state information included in the game state specification command (S6002). The effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, the images displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode.

Then, the right-handed display command setting process is executed (S6003). In the right-handed display command setting process (S6003), if the situation shifts to the time saving state after the big hit game, the right-handed display command for executing the right-handed suggestion effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, when the right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the right-handed suggestion image Ra from the ROM 103 and displays it from the start of the time saving state. The right-handed suggestion image Ra is displayed in the upper right part of the screen 7a.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the situation shifts to the non-time saving state when the time saving end condition is satisfied (S6004). If the situation shifts to the non-time saving state when the time saving end condition is satisfied (YES in S6004), then it is determined whether or not the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a loss. (S6005). If it indicates a loss (YES in S6005), set the left-handed display command for executing the left-handed suggestion effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6007), and end this process. As a result, when the left-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the left-handed suggestion image La from the ROM 103, and the upper left portion of the display screen 7a. The left-handed suggestion image La is displayed at. In this way, as shown in FIG. 41, when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a loss, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the game state designation command stops the special symbol. From the time when the display is started, the right-handed driving suggestion effect is switched to the left-handed driving suggestion effect.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6005 that the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition does not indicate a loss (NO in S6005), the special symbol indicates a big hit or a small hit. It will be. Therefore, in this case, the present process is completed without executing the process of step S6007. In this way, as shown in FIG. 40, when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates the winning of the big hit or the winning of the small hit, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the game state designation command. Does not execute the left-handed suggestion effect (see FIG. 39), but maintains the execution of the right-handed suggestion effect (see FIG. 40).

Also, in step S6004, unless the situation shifts to the non-time saving state when the time saving end condition is satisfied (NO in S6004), then it is determined whether or not the situation shifts to the non-time saving state at the end of the jackpot game. (S6006). Unless the situation shifts to the non-time saving state at the end of the jackpot game (NO in S6006), this process ends. On the other hand, if the situation shifts to the non-time saving state at the end of the jackpot game (YES in S6006), set the left-handed display command for executing the left-handed suggestion effect in the output buffer of RAM94 (S6007), and then book Finish the process. As a result, when the left-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the left-handed suggestion image La from the ROM 103 and is in a non-time saving state (normal game). The left-handed suggestion image La is displayed at the upper left portion of the display screen 7a from the time of transition to the state).

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the time saving end in which the number of times of the variation display of the special symbol reaches one after being controlled to the time saving state. When the condition is satisfied, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits a play state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 91. At this time, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the game state designation command goes to the right game area 3B when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a big hit or a small hit. Maintain the execution of the right-handed driving suggestion effect that suggests the driving of the game ball. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41, when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition shows a loss, a left-handed driving suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball is driven into the left-handed game area 3A is executed. .. In this way, depending on whether the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is a hit (big hit or small hit) or a loss, the right-handed driving suggestion effect or the left-handed driving suggestion effect is executed to obtain an appropriate game ball. It is possible to suggest the driving of.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 40, when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a big hit winning or a small hit winning, the effect control microcomputer 91 is changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. Even if the game state specification command indicating the transition to is received, the right-handed suggestion effect is not switched to the left-handed suggestion effect. Thereby, it is possible to suggest the appropriate driving of the game ball in a series of processes from the time saving state to the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the time saving end condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 40, the game control microcomputer 81 has a time of variable display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving ending condition. The game state specification command is transmitted at the timing when is completed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 39, when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a winning (big hit or small hit), it is suggested to drive left from the timing when the variation display of the special symbol ends. If the effect is executed, the left-handed suggestion effect will be executed while the special symbol is stopped and displayed (for as long as 10,000 ms). Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the right-handed driving suggestion effect is continued even while the special symbol indicating the winning of the big hit or the winning of the small hit is stopped and displayed. It is possible to suggest the proper driving of a game ball.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same configuration as that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is designated by the same reference numerals as those of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

<Modification example>
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, at the timing when the variation display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is completed, the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state, and the game control microcomputer is used. 81 transmitted a game state specification command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state. On the other hand, as in the modified examples shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, at the timing when the stop display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is completed, the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 81 may transmit a game state designation command indicating the transition to the non-time saving state. In this modified example, the so-called one-type pachinko game machine (not the so-called one-type and two-type pachinko game machine 1 as in the above-described embodiment, but the so-called one-type pachinko game machine (the jackpot game is executed only when it is determined to be a big hit by a special symbol lottery) It is configured as a pachinko game machine).

In the modified example, after the time saving end condition is controlled to the time saving state, the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol reaches 100 times (predetermined number of times), or the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. ing. Here, as shown in FIG. 42, it is assumed that the right-handed driving suggestion effect is executed in the time-saving state, and the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times after being controlled in the time-saving state. In addition, in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol for the 100th time after the transition to the time saving state are shown. That is, the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition are shown.

As shown in FIG. 42, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the fluctuation stop command at the timing when the fluctuation display time (fluctuation time) of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time reduction end condition ends. In the modified example, unlike the above-described form (see FIG. 40), the non-time saving state does not occur at the timing when the time for displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition ends. The effect control microcomputer 91 does not receive the game state designation command at the timing.

Then, in this modified example, after the stop display of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time reduction end condition is started, the stop display time (stop time, 500 ms) of the special symbol ends, and the time reduction state is started. Transition to a non-time saving state. Further, at this timing, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a game state designation command indicating that the state shifts to the non-time saving state. Here, as shown in FIG. 40, it is assumed that the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates the winning of the jackpot. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command and the opening command at the timing when the stop display time of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition ends. ..

Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command and the opening command at the same timing, there is no problem in the input suggestion effect. That is, even if the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the left-handed driving suggestion effect based on the reception of the game state designation command, the left-handed driving suggestion effect is substantially the same as the right-handed driving suggestion effect based on the reception of the opening command. It will be switched at the timing. Therefore, since the left-handed suggestion effect is canceled at substantially the same timing, the left-handed suggestion image La cannot be visually recognized.

However, the effect control microcomputer 91 may not receive the game state designation command and the opening command at the same timing. That is, due to the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), the execution process of the left-handed suggestion effect based on the reception of the game state specification command and the execution process of the right-handed suggestion effect based on the reception of the opening command may be shifted by 10 ms. There is. Therefore, in this case, 10 ms after the left-handed driving suggestion effect is executed based on the game state designation command, the right-handed driving suggestion effect is executed based on the opening command. In that case, the left-handed suggestion image La can be visually recognized by executing the left-handed suggestion effect for 10 ms.

Therefore, in the modified example, as shown in FIG. 42, the effect control microcomputer 91 shows the transition to the non-time saving state at the timing when the stop display time of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition ends. Even if the game state specification command is received, if the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates the winning of the jackpot, the left-handed suggestion effect is not executed. That is, the execution of the right-handed suggestion effect is maintained. As a result, as described above, it is possible to reliably prevent the situation in which the left-handed suggestion image La is visible by executing the left-handed suggestion effect for 10 ms.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 43, the effect control microcomputer 91 indicates a transition to the non-time saving state at the timing when the stop display time of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving ending condition ends. When the state specification command is received, if the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition shows a loss, the left-handed suggestion effect is executed. As a result, the player is suggested to hit the game ball into the left game area 3A, but since the state has shifted to the normal game state (non-time saving state), it is suggested to hit the game ball appropriately. It will be.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this modified example, the effect control microcomputer 91 is in a non-time saving state at the timing when the stop display time (500 ms) of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition is completed. Receives a game state specification command indicating the transition to. Therefore, if the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates the winning of the jackpot, if the left-handed suggestion effect is executed from the timing when the stop display time of the special symbol ends, the jackpot game There is a possibility that the left-handed suggestion effect will be executed for a very short time (10 ms) until the state is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42, even if it is a very short time (10 ms) until the jackpot game state is started, the execution of the right-handed driving suggestion effect is continued, so that it is suggested that an appropriate game ball is driven. It is possible to do. As a result, in the test of whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 operates properly, it is possible to prevent it from being judged as non-conforming because it does not properly suggest the driving of the gaming ball.

<Other variants>
In the above embodiment, after the time saving end condition is controlled to the time saving state, the number of times of executing the variation display of the special symbol reaches 1 time or 100 times (predetermined number of times). However, the time saving end condition may be set so that the number of times of executing the variation display of the special symbol is 1 time or a number of times other than 100 times after the time saving state is controlled.

In the above embodiment, as a right-handed driving suggestion effect (first suggestion effect) that suggests the driving of a game ball into the right game area 3B (predetermined game area) when the time is controlled to the time saving state (first game state). A right-handed suggestion image Ra showing a right-pointing arrow and the characters “right-handed” was displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 40). However, the production mode of the first suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball is driven into the predetermined game area is not limited to the above. For example, the speaker 67 (sound output means) outputs the sound of "aim to the right", or the LED (light emitting means) arranged near the right game area 3B emits light in a specific light emitting mode (for example, blinking mode). You may let it.

In the above embodiment, when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition shows a loss, a left-handed driving suggestion effect (second suggestion effect) suggesting that the game ball is driven into the left game area 3A (specific game area). ), A left-handed suggestion image La showing a left-pointing arrow and the character "left-handed" was displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 41). However, the production mode of the second suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball is driven into the specific game area is not limited to the above. For example, the speaker 67 (sound output means) outputs the sound of "aim to the left", or the LED (light emitting means) arranged near the left game area 3A emits light in a specific light emitting mode (for example, blinking mode). You may let it.

In the above embodiment, when the time saving end condition (end condition) is satisfied, the number of times of executing the variation display of the special symbol reaches 1 or 100 times after being controlled to the time saving state (first gaming state), the non-time saving state (first game state) is satisfied. It was a pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled by 2 gaming states). However, it is possible to control to a high probability state in which the probability of being judged as a jackpot is higher than that in the normal probability state, and after being controlled to the high probability state (first game state), the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol is predetermined. When the high probability end condition (end condition) reaching the number of times (so-called ST number of times) is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine (so-called ST machine) controlled to the normal probability state (second game state) may be configured.

When configured as an ST machine as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits a game state designation command indicating that the high probability state is changed to the normal probability state when the high probability end condition is satisfied. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 91 maintains the execution of the right-handed suggestion effect when the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the high-accuracy end condition indicates a winning by receiving the game state designation command. On the other hand, if the special symbol that received the game state specification command and triggered the establishment of the high-accuracy end condition shows a loss, it is preferable to execute the left-handed suggestion effect. This is because, as described in the above embodiment, it is possible to suggest an appropriate driving of a game ball.

In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state at the timing when the time for displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time-saving end condition ends, and the game control microcomputer 81 issues a game state specification command (state). A command) was transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 91 (see FIG. 40). In addition, at the timing when the stop display time of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition ends, the time saving state shifts to the non-time saving state, and the game control microcomputer 81 issues a game state specification command (state command). It was transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 91 (see FIG. 42). However, at the timing when the time for displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition starts, the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state, and the game control microcomputer 81 is used as a game state specification command (state command). May be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 91. In this case, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command and the special symbol that triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition indicates a winning, the right-handed driving suggestion effect is executed. On the other hand, if the special symbol that has received the game state specification command and triggered the establishment of the time saving end condition shows a loss, it is preferable to execute the left-handed suggestion effect. This is because, as described in the above embodiment, it is possible to suggest an appropriate driving of a game ball.

In the above embodiment, in the time saving state (first game state), it is suggested that the game ball is driven into the right game area 3B (predetermined game area), and the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state (second game state). Occasionally, it was suggested that a game ball be driven into the left game area 3A (specific game area). However, in the time-saving state (first game state), when the time-saving state is changed to the non-time-saving state (second game state), it is suggested that the game ball is driven into the left game area 3A (predetermined game area). , It may be suggested that the game ball is driven into the right game area 3B (specific game area). Further, the game area 3 may be divided into three or more game areas instead of being divided into only two, the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B.

In the above embodiment, the opening pattern for passing (second opening pattern) is the opening pattern (see FIG. 37 (e)) in which the game ball always passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the timing of winning the second major winning opening 35. However, there is a possibility that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39, but it may be an open pattern that may not pass.

In the above form, the lottery of the second special symbol is configured to win a small hit with a probability of about one half, but with a probability lower than one half or higher than one half. The small hit may be won, and the probability of winning the small hit can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, up to one second special figure hold can be stored. However, the upper limit of the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is not limited to one, and may be two or more.

In the above embodiment, the variation (lottery) of the special figure 2 is configured to be executed in preference to the variation (lottery) of the special figure 1. However, the variation of the special figure 1 may be executed even during the change of the special figure 2, and the variation of the special figure 2 may be executed even during the change of the special figure 1. That is, it may be configured as a game machine that performs so-called simultaneous fluctuations.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number is acquired. Then, based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit or the small hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of the fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

In the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer or type 1 pachinko game machine 1, but it may be configured as another type of pachinko game machine. For example, it is configured as a game machine that controls to a high probability state based on the passage to a specific area into the big winning opening (so-called V probability machine), or a game machine that falls from a high probability state to a normal probability state by lottery (so-called V probability machine). It may be configured as a falling machine).

In the above embodiment, "the establishment of a predetermined determination condition" means the number of the first special symbol hold and the second special figure hold, not during the variable display of the special symbol, the stop display of the special symbol, or the execution of the special game. Is not "0".

In the above form, "winning a win" includes the meaning of both a small hit and a big hit. Further, the "hit game state" includes the meanings of both the game state during the execution of the small hit game (small hit game state) and the game state during the execution of the big hit game (big hit game state).

11. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
It is possible to execute the determination process (the jackpot determination process of steps S1002 and S1008) of whether or not the hit (big hit, small hit) is based on the establishment of the predetermined determination condition, and the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process. ) Can be stopped and displayed via variable display (game control microcomputer 81), and
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) including an effect control means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) capable of controlling the effect.
The game control means
When the end condition (time reduction end condition) is satisfied until the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol reaches a predetermined number (1 time) after being controlled to the first game state (time reduction state), the second game state (non-time reduction state) is satisfied. , Normal game state),
A state command (game state designation command) indicating a transition from the first game state to the second game state when the end condition is satisfied can be transmitted to the effect control means (see FIG. 40).
The effect control means
It is possible to execute the first suggestion effect (right-handed suggestion effect) that suggests the driving of the game ball into the predetermined game area (right game area 3B) while being controlled to the first game state.
When the identification symbol that receives the state command and triggers the establishment of the end condition indicates a winning (big hit winning, small hit winning), the execution of the first suggestion effect can be maintained. On the other hand (see FIG. 40),
When the identification symbol that has received the state command and triggered the establishment of the end condition shows a loss, a second suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball is driven into a specific game area different from the predetermined game area. It is a gaming machine characterized in that (left-handed driving suggestion effect) can be executed (see FIG. 41).

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the end condition that the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the first game state is satisfied, the game control means transmits the state command to the effect control means. To do. At this time, the effect control means that has received the state command is the first suggestion effect that suggests that the game ball is driven into the predetermined game area when the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition indicates a winning. If the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition shows a loss, the second suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball is driven into the specific game area is executed. In this way, it is possible to suggest the appropriate driving of the game ball by executing the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect depending on whether the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition is a hit or a loss. It is possible.

The invention according to means A2
In the gaming machine according to means A1
The game control means
It is possible to control the time saving state in which the time for displaying the variation of the identification symbol tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state.
After the identification symbol indicating the winning of the winning (winning of the big hit, winning of the small hit) is stopped and displayed, it is possible to control the winning game state (big hit game state, small hit game state).
The effect control means can execute the first suggestion effect (right-handed suggestion effect) in the hit game state.
The first gaming state is the time saving state.
The second gaming state is a gaming machine characterized in that it is in the non-time saving state.

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition of the time saving state indicates the winning of the big hit, it is subsequently controlled to the winning game state instead of the non-time saving state. Become. Therefore, in this case, the effect control means does not switch from the first suggestion effect to the second suggestion effect even if it receives the state command, and maintains the execution of the first suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to suggest an appropriate hitting of the game ball in a series of processes from the time saving state to the hit game state.

The invention according to means A3
In the gaming machine according to means A1
The game control means
After the identification symbol indicating the winning of the winning (winning of the big hit, winning of the small hit) is stopped and displayed, it is possible to control the winning game state (big hit game state, small hit game state).
The gaming machine is characterized in that the state command can be transmitted at the timing when the time for displaying the variation of the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition ends (see FIG. 40).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the effect control means receives the state command at the timing when the time of the variation display of the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition ends. Therefore, when the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition indicates a winning, if the second suggestion effect is executed from the timing when the variable display time of the identification symbol ends, the identification symbol will be displayed. The second suggestion effect is executed while the stop display is displayed. Therefore, according to the game machine having this configuration, the execution of the first suggestion effect is continued even while the identification symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed, so that it is possible to suggest the appropriate driving of the game ball. Is.

The invention according to means A4
In the gaming machine according to means A1
The game control means
After the identification symbol indicating the winning of the winning (winning of the big hit, winning of the small hit) is stopped and displayed, it is possible to control the winning game state (big hit game state, small hit game state).
The gaming machine is characterized in that the state command can be transmitted at the timing when the stop display time of the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition ends (see FIG. 42).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the effect control means receives the state command at the timing when the stop display time of the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition ends. Therefore, when the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition indicates a winning, if the second suggestion effect is executed from the timing when the stop display time of the identification symbol ends, the winning game state There is a possibility that the second suggestion effect will be executed for a very short time until the start of. Therefore, according to the game machine having this configuration, the execution of the first suggestion effect is continued even for a very short time until the hit game state is started, so that it is suggested that an appropriate game ball is driven. Is possible.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-223250, in the first gaming state (for example, the time saving state), the first suggestion effect suggesting that the gaming ball is driven into the predetermined gaming area (for example, the right gaming area) ( For example, right-handed suggestion effect) is being executed. Here, although the end condition is satisfied in which the number of executions of the variable display of the identification symbol reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the first game state, the identification symbol (special symbol) that triggers the establishment of the end condition is drawn. , You may have won the jackpot. In this case, since the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, the second suggestion effect (for example, the left-handed suggestion effect) suggesting the driving of the game ball into the specific game area (for example, the left-handed game area) is started. If this happens, the first suggestion effect will be executed immediately after that depending on the jackpot game state. That is, when the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, the first suggestion effect is switched to the second suggestion effect, and immediately after that, the second suggestion effect is switched to the first suggestion effect. Therefore, the player is encouraged to drive the game ball into the specific game area (for example, the left game area) even though it is better to continue driving the game ball into the predetermined game area (for example, the right game area). Is done. Thus, there could be a situation that did not suggest proper hitting of the game ball. Therefore, the invention according to the above-mentioned means A1 to A4 is an identification symbol for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-223250, in which the effect control means receives a state command and triggers the establishment of the end condition. When the winning is shown, the execution of the first suggestion effect can be maintained, while when the identification symbol that received the state command and triggered the establishment of the end condition shows a loss, the predetermined game The difference is that the second suggestion effect suggesting the driving of the game ball into a specific game area different from the area can be executed. This makes it possible to solve the problem of suggesting an appropriate hitting of a game ball (to produce an action effect).

1 ... Pachinko game machine 3 ... Game area 3A ... Left game area 3B ... Right game area 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer Ra ... Right-handed suggestion image La ... Left-handed Suggested image

Claims (4)

A game control means capable of executing a determination process of whether or not a hit is made based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and stopping and displaying an identification symbol indicating the result of the determination process via variable display.
In a game machine equipped with a production control means capable of controlling the production
The game control means
When the end condition that the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the first game state is satisfied, the control to the second game state is possible.
It is possible to send a state command indicating the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state to the effect control means when the end condition is satisfied.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute the first suggestion effect that suggests the driving of the game ball into the predetermined game area when the first game state is controlled.
When the identification symbol that receives the state command and triggers the establishment of the end condition indicates a winning, the execution of the first suggestion effect can be maintained.
When the identification symbol that has received the state command and triggered the establishment of the end condition shows a loss, a second suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball is driven into a specific game area different from the predetermined game area. A game machine characterized by being able to execute. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means
It is possible to control the time saving state in which the time for displaying the variation of the identification symbol tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state.
It is possible to control the winning game state after the identification symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed.
The effect control means can execute the first suggestion effect when it is in the hit game state.
The first gaming state is the time saving state.
The second gaming state is a gaming machine characterized in that it is in the non-time saving state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means
It is possible to control the winning game state after the identification symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the state command can be transmitted at the timing when the time for displaying the variation of the identification symbol that triggers the establishment of the end condition ends. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means
It is possible to control the winning game state after the identification symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the state command can be transmitted at the timing when the stop display time of the identification symbol that triggered the establishment of the end condition ends.