JP2021118831A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game control microcomputer 81 of a Pachinko game machine 1 can control a game state to a big winning game state, according to the stop display of a variably displayed special symbol with a big winning symbol. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the game state to a time-saving state that is more advantageous than a non-time-saving state that is controlled after the big winning game state, when the number of non-specific variations in which variation display where the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a losing symbol A different from the big winning symbol is performed continuously reaches the number of times a privilege is imparted (100 times).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, in some pachinko gaming machines, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port (ball entry port). When the jackpot determination is performed, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the jackpot determination result is performed (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, when the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-88993

However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines capable of performing jackpot games in order to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine equipped with a gaming control means capable of controlling a gaming state.
The game control means
It is possible to execute variable display of the identification information, and in response to the stop display of the identification information in a specific mode, it is possible to control the jackpot game state with the opening of the openable and closable variable winning opening provided in the game area. can be,
The gaming state is changed according to the number of non-specific fluctuations, which is the number of times the variation display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode is continuously performed, becomes the predetermined number of switching times. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is more likely to be controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot gaming state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows 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 display which is included in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) It is a jackpot judgment table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small hit symbol type determination table. (D) It is a loss symbol type determination table. (E) Reach determination table. It is a judgment table of a big hit symbol type and a small hit symbol type, and is a table explaining the type of a big hit and a small hit. It is a judgment table of the loss symbol type, and is a table explaining the type of loss. It is a setting table for shortening the time required to reach the number of times the privilege is granted. (A) It is a normal symbol hit detection table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) This is an opening pattern determination table for the electric chew. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for a non-time saving state. (B) This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for reaching the number of times the privilege is granted. (A) This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state A. (B) This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state B. This is a specific table of start winning commands. 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 a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric 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 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a figure explaining the game flow of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the background image of the rocky mountain background mode. (B) It is a figure which shows the background image of the sky background mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation in the variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in a variation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach in the variation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the time saving rush effect in the variation effect.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine A pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 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 tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the machine is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 (see the plan view in the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player at the time of the effect executed as the game progresses. There is. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 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. The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right display area. Each of the production symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol 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. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". If a small hit is won, the production symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "246". In addition, if it is out of alignment (normally lost), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "263". 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 by the image display device 7. The position of the display area of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, 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 effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed at different points when the small hit is won.

The image display device 7 includes, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as "decorative symbol variation effect" or simply "variation effect") using the effect pattern as described above, the jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, and the jackpot effect. A demonstration effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. By displaying the effect hold, it is possible to show the player the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a, which will be described later, in an easy-to-understand manner.

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 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball 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 provided with a first starting port 20 (an example of "another entry port") in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change is provided. ing. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening, a fixed entry opening, or a first entry opening. 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) 22 having a second starting port 21 is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable entry opening, or a second entry opening. 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). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. 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) having a first large winning opening (another special winning opening) 30 is provided. ) 31 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). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when the opening / closing member 32 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) provided with the second large winning opening (corresponding to the special winning opening) 35. ) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (corresponding to a special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second special winning opening 35 by operating 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). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when the opening / closing member 37 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. Further, the second prize-winning device 36 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It includes a member solenoid 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage allowable 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 passage allowable 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 area 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 gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit 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. In addition, a jackpot game that is executed by winning a type 1 jackpot is called a type 1 jackpot game, and a jackpot game that is executed by winning a type 2 jackpot is called a type 2 jackpot game. In addition, a type 1 jackpot is also called a direct hit 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 in this way, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. 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 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 for variably displaying the first special symbol (corresponding to the first symbol, also referred to as special symbol 1), and a second special symbol (corresponding to the second symbol, special symbol 2). A second special symbol display 41b for variably displaying (also referred to as) and a normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying a normal symbol are included. Further, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol hold indicator 43a that displays the number of stored operations of the first special symbol indicator 41a (first special symbol hold). The first special figure hold is also called the special figure 1 hold.

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 (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 may be generically referred to as a special drawing holding indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) 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. When the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) of a predetermined jackpot stop mode (specific stop mode), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A big hit game is performed to open the first big winning opening 30. 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 is performed to open the second large winning opening 35. The opening patterns of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the big hit game and the small 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 multiple types of small hits described later) is won, the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left are lit, such as "●●●● ○○ ●●". Display the small hit symbol. In addition, in the case of loss (one of multiple types of loss described later), a loss pattern in which only the rightmost LED is lit is displayed, such as "●●●●●●● ○". .. In addition, as one of the lost symbols, a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted. 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 lights up. The mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20, the values (judgment information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85 (judgment information). It is temporarily stored in (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure holding. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holdings that can be stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85, and the upper limit values (upper limit storage number, upper limit holding number) in this embodiment are "4" for the first special figure holding storage unit 85a. ing.

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 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol or the special game (big hit). Even if a prize is won during the execution of a game or a small hit game, the right to a big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a is composed of four LEDs. The 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 ordinary symbols 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 mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

In addition, this pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gate when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. When there is a passage to 28, the normal symbol random number is not acquired based on the passage. That is, the configuration is such that the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is not stored. It should be noted that the normal drawing hold may be configured to be able to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the normal symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 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 corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Further, in this case, it is advisable to provide a normal figure hold indicator that displays the number of stored normal figure hold.

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 99 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 99 includes at least a sub control board 90, and can control various effects using the effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel movable body 15, etc.). It should be.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

Further, the power supply board 150 is provided with a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation means) 152 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84 of the game control microcomputer 81, which will be described later. The RAM clear switch 152 is provided on the power supply board 150 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 152 cannot be operated unless the employee of the game hall or the like who can open the game machine frame 50 can operate the game machine frame 50. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 152 is an operation means that cannot be operated by a player. The RAM clear switch 152 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 152 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 81. The state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed is referred to as an ON state of the RAM clear switch 152, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is not pressed is referred to as an OFF state of the RAM clear switch 152.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85 (first special drawing holding storage unit 85a).

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, 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 to each solenoid from the main control board 80. 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 starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first 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 of the ordinary winning openings 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 prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, the normal symbol display 42, and the first special symbol holding display 43a are connected to the main control board 80. 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. A prize ball payout device 120 and a card unit 135 (which are installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enable ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) are connected to the payout control board 110. At the same time, the launching device 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. And pay out the ball rental. The prize balls and rental balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 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 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on 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. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 contains 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, and the like. 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. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. 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 data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the board 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 board 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 panel movable body 15, and controls the operation of the panel 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 panel 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 switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

Note that FIGS. 4 and 5 are only functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are provided. Except for the main control board 80, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Main games in the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a special figure-related random number based on a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. As shown in FIG. 6A, the special figure-related random numbers include a jackpot random number, a symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number. The jackpot random number is used for the hit / fail judgment of the big hit and the hit / miss judgment of the small hit. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The symbol type random number is used for determining the type of a big hit symbol, determining the type of a small hit symbol, and determining the type of a lost symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 199.

Further, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the variation effect indicating the result when the result of the hit / miss determination is wrong. 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 in which the production symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). 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. The 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. Random numbers are also called judgment information.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a normal symbol random number (winning random number) shown in FIG. 6B based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28. 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.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot by determining the jackpot random number acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A). And, it is decided whether or not it is a small hit. As shown in FIG. 7A, a lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port 20 and the second special symbol (special drawing) based on the winning of the second starting port 21. In the lottery of 2), the winning probability of the big hit is the same, but the winning probability of the small hit is different. Specifically, the lottery of Special Figure 2 is easier to win a small hit than the lottery of Special Figure 1. In this embodiment, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, it is easier to win a small hit than a big hit.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (B). In this embodiment, in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" is determined at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_big hit symbol B" is decided at a rate of 100%. If the type of the winning jackpot symbol is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot in the one-class jackpot game may be different.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the small hit symbol has been won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the small hit symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the small hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (C). In the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is decided at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" is decided at a rate of 50%. If the type of the winning small hit symbol is different, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the two kinds of big hit games may be different. It should be noted that the settings related to the small hit game and the game state after the big hit game may be different depending on the type of the winning small hit symbol.

Further, when it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won (that is, when it is determined that the pachinko game machine 1 is lost), the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the symbol type random number according to the lost symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (D). By doing so, the type of the lost symbol is determined. In the lottery of special figure 1, 99% is decided as "special figure 1_missing symbol A", and 1% is decided as "special drawing 1_missing symbol B". On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_missing symbol C" is decided at a rate of 100%. The difference in the type of the lost symbol may affect the setting related to the game state after the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that there is a loss (normal loss described later), the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the reach random numbers according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. 7 (E), thereby producing the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variable effect. Decide whether to reach or not. The probability of being determined to have reach differs depending on whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state described later. In this embodiment, there is a higher probability that the reach is determined when the time is not shortened than when the time is shortened.

Next, the types of big hits, the types of small hits, and the types of losses will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (lottery of special figure 1 and lottery of special figure 2) include "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The jackpot symbol includes "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" and "special figure 2_big hit symbol B". Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The small hit symbol includes "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b". When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. Lost symbols include "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A", "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B", and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C".

When a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a "big hit 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" 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. A "big hit game" to open 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, and 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 large 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 in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, 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, if a jackpot is won (that is, if a jackpot is won), a jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) that opens the first jackpot 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two 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 is one type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B". In addition, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_big hit symbol C".

As shown in FIG. 8, "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol A" is a 2R (round) jackpot, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 2.4. Seconds. The gaming state after the jackpot game when the "big hit symbol A" is won is the "non-time saving state" described later.

Further, "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol B" is a 10R 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 gaming state after the jackpot game when the "big hit symbol B" is won is the "non-time saving state" described later.

In addition, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small hit is won, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. 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 and 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 a plurality of times in one round.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are 0 types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols that are 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 2, there is a possibility that "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" are won.

The "small hit symbol a" and "small hit symbol b" are small hits that can always pass through V. 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.

Further, in the two-kind big hit 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 11th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. That is, a two-kind jackpot game of 10R is substantially executed. In the two-kind jackpot game based on the winning of "small hit symbol b", the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 6th round, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds, and from the 7th round. Up to the 11th R, the first big winning opening 30 is opened once per 1R with a maximum opening time of 0.1 seconds. That is, the two kinds of big hit games of 5R are substantially executed. The game state after the execution of the two types of jackpot games is controlled to the "time saving state A" (one of a plurality of types of time saving states) described later. Then, in the time saving state based on the "small hit symbol a" and the "small hit symbol b", the number of time reductions is set to 50 times. The time reduction number is the upper limit execution number of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state. The details of the gaming state will be described later.

In addition, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if it is determined to be lost, the type of the lost symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 9, there are two types of lost symbols (lost symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) determined by the lottery of special figure 1, and are determined by the lottery of special figure 2. There is one type of lost symbol (missed symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b). Specifically, in the lottery of Special Figure 1, it is determined to be either "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A" or "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B". Further, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_missing symbol C" is determined.

"Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A" and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C" are normal misses, and "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B" is a special loss. The special loss is a loss that triggers the control of the time saving state described later. That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the game state after the stop display of the lost symbol to the time saving state. Special loss is also called time saving loss. In addition, "special figure 1_lost symbol B" is an example of a non-specific stop mode regarding a special symbol.

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state. The non-time saving state is also 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 a non-time saving state (normal gaming state). The time saving state is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the electric chew 22 than in the non-time saving state. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

There are two types of time saving state, time saving state A and time saving state B. As described above, the time saving state A is a time saving state that shifts after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). More specifically, the small hit game based on the stop display of "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol A" and "Special Figure 2_Small Hit Symbol B" is executed, and is executed based on the V passage in the small hit game. At the end of the jackpot game to be played, the time saving state A is controlled. On the other hand, the time saving state B is a time saving state in which the game shifts according to the stop display of the lost symbol without executing the jackpot game. More specifically, when "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol B" is stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the time saving state B when the stop time elapses. In this embodiment, when the time reduction state B is controlled, the number of time reductions is set to 50 (see FIG. 9). In this embodiment, even when the number of variable display of the special symbol (the number of variable display of the special symbol) stopped in the predetermined stop mode reaches the predetermined number of privilege grants, the time saving state B is controlled. Sometimes. This point will be described in detail later. Further, as will be described later, if the time saving state is different, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, and the like are different.

Next, a case will be described in which the number of times of variable display of the special symbol is controlled to the time saving state according to the number of times the privilege is granted. In this embodiment, the lottery results of special symbols (variable display in which the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined non-specific mode) that are neither the execution trigger of the jackpot game nor the special loss that triggers the control to the time saving state are continuous. If this is the case, when the number of consecutive times (the number of non-specific fluctuations) reaches the number of times the privilege is granted, the time is controlled to be shortened. Then, when the number of times the privilege is granted is reached, the subsequent gaming state is controlled to the time reduction state B, as shown in the time saving setting table for reaching the number of times the privilege is granted in FIG. That is, when the number of consecutive lottery (non-specific fluctuation) of special symbols (non-specific fluctuation) that does not trigger the control of the jackpot game state or the time saving state reaches the number of privilege grants (the number of non-specific fluctuations) ( Hereinafter, in the case of simply "when the number of times of special symbol change reaches the number of times of privilege grant"), even if it is a normal loss, it is controlled to the time saving state B. Then, when the number of times of special symbol change is controlled to the time saving state B according to the number of times of giving the privilege, the number of times of time saving is controlled to 50 times.

Next, the time saving state will be described in more detail. In the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 11A, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, it is not determined to be a hit in the normal symbol lottery in the non-time saving state, but it is determined to be almost a hit in the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B). That is, in the time saving state, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated.

Further, in the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 11B, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, 2 seconds in the time saving state A, and 3 seconds in the time saving state B. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated.

Further, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 11C, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.1 seconds each time in the non-time saving state, but is 2 seconds in the time saving state A and 1.5 seconds in the time saving state B. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated.

Further, in the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 11C, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game may be larger than in the non-time-saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is once in the non-time saving state, twice in the time saving state A, and once in the time saving state B. That is, in the time saving state A, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated. In the time saving state B, the number of times the electric chew is opened in the auxiliary game is the same as in the non-time saving state B, but may be two or more.

Under the circumstances where 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 are operating, these Compared to the case where the function is not activated, the electric chew 22 is opened more frequently, 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 (that is, the time saving state) is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating (that is, the non-time saving state) is also referred to as a "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 a non-electric support control state. The time saving state (high base state) corresponds to the "privilege game state".

In the time saving state (high base state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, 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 that the operation makes it easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the function is not operating. That is, for example, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 may not operate.

Here, when the time saving state A and the time saving state B are compared, the time saving state A is shorter than the time saving state B in terms of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. Further, regarding the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game, the time saving state A is longer than the time saving state B. Further, regarding the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game, the time saving state A is larger than the time saving state B. Therefore, it can be said that the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 has a relationship of time saving state A> time saving state B. That is, although each of the time-saving states is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state, it can be said that the time-saving state A is more advantageous to the player than the time-saving state B among the time-saving states.

The time saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbol of the predetermined upper limit number of executions is executed, or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. The upper limit number of executions (time reduction number) can be determined based on the type of special symbol that triggered the control of the time reduction state. In this embodiment, the number of time reductions is set to 50 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

In the time saving state (high base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to 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. As a result, it is 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 non-time saving state (low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. 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 strike is performed in order to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get a lot of starting prizes rather than hitting right.

Next, the determination of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation pattern) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the special figure variation pattern according to the special figure variation pattern determination table that differs between the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 12 and 13). The special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 13) in the time-saving state is a table in which a variation pattern having a short variation time is more easily selected than the special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 12) in the non-time reduction state. In this embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined in the time saving state A and the time saving state B according to the same special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the special loss (time reduction loss) of the "loss symbol B" is drawn in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern P8 is selected, and will be described later after executing the SP reach. (See the column of special figure 1 in FIG. 12 (A)). When the number of special symbol changes reaches the number of privilege grants, the special symbol variation pattern P9 is selected, and the time-saving rush effect described later is executed after the SP reach is executed (the special figure of FIG. 12B). See column 1). As a result, the player is notified that the jackpot game will be shifted to the time saving state without being executed. This point will be described later.

4. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a special figure variation (variation display of a special symbol) based on the start prize by using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as a jackpot random number) acquired by the start prize. It is a production that suggests the winning probability (high possibility of winning a big hit) for the starting prize before the winning / failing judgment immediately before the start of.

As shown in FIG. 14, whether the start winning command generated in this embodiment is a big hit, a small hit (V can pass), a normal loss, or a time saving loss (special loss). Lottery result information is included. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information as to which start port of the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 has won a prize. The start winning command may include lottery result information, and in addition to the lottery result information, what kind of information is included in the start winning command can be changed as appropriate.

5. Regarding the number of times the award is given The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is controlled to a time saving state according to the number of times of the variable display of the special symbol being counted reaches the number of times the award is given. In this embodiment, the number of times the privilege is given is set to 100 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the count of the number of special symbol changes related to the number of times the privilege is granted is reset according to the execution of the jackpot game. Further, in the present embodiment, the count of the number of special symbol changes related to the number of times the privilege is granted is reset even when the time saving state ends. That is, in this embodiment, the time is shortened based on the fact that the special symbol variation related to "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A" that does not shift to the jackpot game state or the time saving state is executed 100 times in succession. Controlled to state. The specific value of the number of times the privilege is granted can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the number of times the privilege is given may be set to a different value depending on the type of the special symbol that triggered the big hit game.

6. 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. 15 to 32. 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. 15 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. Unless otherwise specified, basically, 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. Further, in the present embodiment, the privilege grant counter described later is set to "100" in the initial setting (S001).

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 6 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, the interrupt is 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. 16, 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. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of each winning opening is set to a predetermined value, for example, 2 balls in the case of the second starting opening 21. However, the number of prize balls to be set according to the prizes in each prize opening can be changed as appropriate.

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. 6 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), the normal operation process (S105), the special operation process (S106), the distribution member control process (S107), and the specific area, which will be described later, The sensor detection process (S108) is executed. After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the first special figure hold indicator 43a is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 1 hold balls described later. 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. 15), 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 timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 17, 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 S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special described later. It is determined whether or not the operation status is 1 (S204). Then, if the special operation status is not 1 (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the special operation status is 1 (NO in S204), the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed.

In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 6A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 84.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, for example, if the jackpot random number is "65248" and the symbol type random number is "199", the second start is performed by referring to the location of the second start port in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E2H03H" is specified as a winning command. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 03H)). In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information that specifies the type of command (being a start winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 21 is won). The hexadecimal two-digit lower command is the lottery result information. The rule regarding such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 4) according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 4).

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the first start winning command is referred to in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E1H01H" is specified as. The identified first start winning command contains lottery result information.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process. In this embodiment, when the first start winning command indicating that the special loss is output is output to the sub control board 90, it is suggested that the game control microcomputer 81 shifts to the time saving state as a look-ahead effect. An effect (for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image suggesting a shift to a time saving state on the display screen 7a) is executed.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is waiting for change (S221). The normal symbol change waiting state is a state in which the normal symbol change display is not being executed or the auxiliary game is not being executed. If the normal symbol is not waiting for change (NO in S221), this process ends immediately, but if the normal symbol is waiting for change (YES in S221), the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222) is performed. In the ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S222), the ordinary symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 19 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed (from the start to the end of the stop time of the normal symbol) (S302). If the stop display of the normal symbol is not displayed (NO in S302), it is subsequently determined whether or not the variable display of the normal symbol is being displayed (S303). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S303), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol random number before the hit determination acquired in step S222 described above is stored (S304). If there is no memory of the normal symbol random number (NO in S304), this process ends.

If the normal symbol random number is stored in step S304 (YES in S304), the hit determination process (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time saving state (see the column of the non-time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 11 (A)). However, in the case of the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B), it is determined whether or not the hit is based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the time saving state (see the column of the time saving state of the table shown in FIG. 11 (A)). do. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination process is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "lost", the data corresponding to the "normal lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal hit symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S307). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S307), referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 11 (B), if the game state is a non-time saving state, the normal symbol variation time is 10 seconds. Select a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is the time saving state A, the normal symbol variation pattern having a fluctuation time of 2 seconds is selected, and if the gaming state is the time saving state B, the normal symbol variation time of 3 seconds is selected. Select a variation pattern.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S310). Along with this, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S303 described above (YES in S303), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S311), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S311), 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 (S312). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set on the sub-control board 90 (S313), and the stop time of the normal symbol (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 11 (B)) is set. (S314) Finish this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S302 described above (YES in S302), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S314 has elapsed (S315), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S316), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S316)), 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 S316)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, in the non-time saving state, an opening pattern for the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 11C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if the time saving state A is in progress, an opening pattern for the time saving state A (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 11C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, and even in the time saving state B. For example, an opening pattern for the time saving state B (see the electric chew opening TBL3 in FIG. 11C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S317 (S318).

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

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 20 after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) is divided into five stages, and the "special operation status" is divided into each of these stages. 1,2,3,4,5 ”are assigned. 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), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, 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. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired in step S206 described above are stored (S1001). Special Figure 2 When there is no memory of the related random numbers (NO in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21, the first starting port 20 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (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, the number of balls is already reserved. 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.

If the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired in step S1001 are stored (YES in S1001), that is, if the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21 is stored, it will be described later. The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) are performed. 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 information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

In addition, when the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are not stored but the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (NO in S1001 and NO in S1007), it was acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21. There is no memory of the random number counter value group, but if there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning the first starting port 20, the special feature described later FIG. 1 The jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) are performed. 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 information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when there is no acquired special figure 2 related random number (when NO in S1001). That is, the lottery of the special figure 2 is executed in preference to the lottery of the special figure 1.

[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. 22 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 22, 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 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. 7 (A)) is set (S1102), and the value of the privilege grant counter is decremented by 1 (S1103). The privilege granting counter is a counter in which a predetermined value according to the number of privilege grants is set as an initial value at the time of setting, and then subtracted in step S1103 according to the variable display of the special figure. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the set jackpot determination table (S1104). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1104) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1105), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 7 (B). The jackpot symbol type (big hit type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1106). After determining the jackpot symbol type (S1106), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (B)) corresponding to the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the process is completed (S1107). ..

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1104) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1108). If the result of the small hit determination (S1108) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1109), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and FIG. 7 (C) ) Is used to determine the small hit symbol type (small hit type) based on the small hit symbol type determination table (S1110). After determining the small hit symbol type (S1110), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (C)) corresponding to the small hit symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 and processed (S1111). To finish. 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 S1104) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1108), it is a "miss", so the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and FIG. 7 ( The lost symbol type (type of loss) is determined based on the lost symbol type determination table shown in D) (S1112). After determining the lost symbol type (S1112), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (D)) corresponding to the lost symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1113). Further, if the value of the privilege grant counter is "0" (YES in S1114), the privilege flag is turned ON (S1115) and the process is completed. That is, the privilege flag is a flag that is turned ON when the number of special symbol changes (the number of non-specific fluctuations) reaches the number of times the privilege is granted.

[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 FIG. 23. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether or not the game state is a non-time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is OFF) is determined. Judge (S1301).

If it is in a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), refer to the table for medium jackpot in non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-). The variation pattern is selected based on (the value of T1) (S1303). As shown in FIG. 12A, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

A variation effect is associated with the variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation effect based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is executed in the variation effect based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 12A). ). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the table is distributed so that the winning accuracy (high possibility of winning a big hit) is higher than normal reach. The rate is set. 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), it fluctuates based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the table for small and medium-sized hits in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the small hit in the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)). Select a pattern (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S1306). As described above, the privilege flag is a flag that turns ON when the number of times the special symbol changes reaches the number of times the privilege is granted. Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of times the special symbol changes reaches the number of times the privilege is granted, the time saving state B (time saving number 50 times) is entered according to the lapse of the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 10). If the privilege flag is ON (YES in S1306), the fluctuation pattern is referred to by referring to the table for reaching the privilege grant count in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the special figure in the table shown in FIG. 12 (B)). Select (S1307). In the present embodiment, when the privilege flag is ON, the fluctuation pattern P9 according to the special figure 1 is basically determined.

Further, in step S1306, if the privilege flag is not ON (NO in S1306), it is determined whether or not the type of the lost symbol is "missed symbol B" (S1308). The "lost symbol B" is a special loss that shifts to the time saving state B (time reduction number of times 50 times) according to the lapse of the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 9). If the type of the lost symbol is "missed symbol B" (YES in S1308), refer to the table for the lost symbol C in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the lost symbol B in the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1309). In the present embodiment, in the case of the lost symbol B, the fluctuation pattern P8 is determined.

In this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern P8 is determined and when the fluctuation pattern P9 is determined, SP reach that can suggest that the jackpot accuracy is high is executed. Then, in this SP reach, an effect suggesting that it is not a big hit is executed, but after that, a time saving rush effect suggesting a transition to a time saving state is executed (see FIG. 41). This point will be described later.

Further, in step S1308, if it is not "missing symbol B" (NO in S1308), it is a normal loss (missing symbol A or losing symbol C, see FIG. 9). Therefore, subsequently, the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-) It is determined whether or not the value of RC) is a reach-established random number value (S1310). As shown in FIG. 7 (E), 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 the normal loss than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate 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 S1310), that is, in the case of loss with reach, the table for loss with reach during the non-time saving state (reach among the tables shown in FIG. 12 (A)). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the loss) (S1311).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1310), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the table for loss without reach during the non-time saving state (among the tables shown in FIG. 12 (A)). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1312).

In the case of loss without reach 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, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the non-time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, when it is determined to be the time saving state, according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state A shown in FIG. , Select a variation pattern (S1313).

In the selection of the fluctuation pattern in the time saving state, the processing is performed in the same flow as in the non-time saving state except that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table corresponding to each time saving state (see FIG. 13). In the time saving state, even when a special loss (loss symbol B) is drawn, the same fluctuation pattern as when a normal loss (loss symbol A) is drawn is selected (see the column of loss in the table shown in FIG. 13). .. This is because the time saving state has already been controlled, and the time saving state is not controlled again in response to the stop display of the lost symbol B.

In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003), the variation pattern for executing "battle reach" is selected in the case of loss without reach, and "shortening variation" is selected in the case of loss without reach (Fig. 2). See 13). The variation effect including the battle reach is executed with a variation time of 30 seconds, and the variation effect of the shortened variation not including the battle reach is executed with a variation time of 3 seconds. Further, in the time-saving state, the probability that a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time is selected is lower than in the non-time-saving state.

By the way, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13) in the time saving state according to the special figure 1, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of reserved balls "2" to "4". Work at the time. 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 fluctuation pattern as described above, the selected fluctuation pattern is set (S1314), and this process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1314 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 12). And FIG. 13) is determined (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, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (see FIGS. 7 (B) to (D)). After performing other processing (S1504), this processing is finished.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIGS. 12 and 13) 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), the game state management process described later is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status 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, proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, turns off the time saving flag (S1606) and proceeds to step S1607. .. As a result, the non-time saving state (low base state) is 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 the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. do not have.

After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1607), and the jackpot game opening is started (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 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. The open pattern set (data set 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 (S1611). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1611), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1612). If the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1613), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1614). After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S1615), and the small hit game opening is started (S1616).

Following step S1616, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1617). 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 (S1618), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which the distribution member 71 is operated. 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 S1611 (NO in S1611), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1619), and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management process (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1711, and if it is ON, the process proceeds to step S1711. It is determined whether or not the special symbol displayed as stopped is related to the stop of special figure 2 (S1702). If the special figure 2 is not stopped (NO in S1702), the process proceeds to step S1711, and if the special figure 2 is stopped (YES in S1702), the number of special figure fluctuations (variation display of special symbols) executed during the time saving state. The value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1 (S1703), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1704). Then, if it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1711, and if it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S1705) to end the time saving state, and the number of times the privilege is granted is set as the value of the privilege granting counter (S1706). ), Proceed to step S1711. The value of the number of times the privilege is given is 100 in this embodiment.

In step S1711, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF. If the time saving flag is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S1717, but if the time saving flag is OFF, it is subsequently determined whether or not the privilege flag is ON (S1712). If the privilege flag is ON (YES in S1712), the privilege flag is turned OFF (S1703), and the process proceeds to step S1715. If the privilege flag is not ON (NO in S1712), it is determined whether or not the special symbol displayed as stopped is "missing symbol B" (S1714). That is, it is determined whether or not it is a special loss. Then, if it is not a special loss (loss symbol B), the process proceeds to step S1717, but if it is a special loss, the process proceeds to step S1715.

In step S1715, the time saving flag is turned ON. That is, the time saving state B is set according to the fact that the number of times the special symbol changes has reached the number of times the privilege is granted, or the special loss (loss symbol B) is stopped and displayed. Further, the time reduction number "50" (see FIG. 9 or FIG. 10) is set in the time reduction counter (S1716). Further, by executing steps S1715 and S1716, the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state. The time saving state ends when either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time saving number of times) is performed or the next jackpot game is executed, or the end condition is satisfied. As described above, in this embodiment, the time may be shortened even at the time of loss. In this embodiment, the time saving state is controlled based on the loss only in the non-time saving state (when YES in step S1711).

In step S1717, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process (S1717), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 26, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" in the non-time saving state, set to "2" in the time saving state A, and "2" in the time saving state B. It is set to "3". In this game state flag update process (S1717), if the time saving flag is OFF, it is in a non-time saving state, so the value of the game state flag is set to "1". Further, if the privilege flag is turned on or the time saving flag is turned on based on the stop display of the lost symbol B, the time saving state is B, so the value of the game state flag is set to "3". In the game state flag update process (S1717), a game state specification command including the updated game state flag information (that is, information on the current game state) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current gaming state.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Big Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 27, 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 prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-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 major winning opening 30 is open in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings in the first major winning opening 30 in the unit opening game becomes the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (see FIG. 8). ) Has passed) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first prize 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 (see FIG. 8) is set 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. Then (S2013), 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) and setting the number of privilege grants (100 times) as the value of the privilege grant counter (S2017), the game state setting process (S2018) described later is performed. This process is completed. That is, in this embodiment, the value of the privilege grant counter is set according to the end of the time saving state and the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the number of non-specific fluctuations (that is, the number of non-specific fluctuations in the non-time reduction state) after the end of the time saving state or the end of the jackpot game becomes the number of privilege grants (100 times). Therefore, it is possible to control the gaming state to the time saving state.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the game state setting process (S2018), first, the hit symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) that triggered the execution of the big hit game this time is controlled to the time saving state. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a trigger (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If this determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2104, but if the determination result is YES, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2102), and the number of time reductions (see FIG. 8) according to the type of winning symbol is set to the time reduction counter. Set (S2103), and proceed to step S2105. By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state (high base state). The time saving state ends when either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time saving number of times) is performed or the next jackpot game is executed, or the end condition is satisfied. In this process, the time saving state A is set by executing steps S2102 and S2103.

In step S2105, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the game state flag update process. In the game state flag update process (S2105), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. Specifically, in this game state flag update process (S2105), if the time saving flag is OFF, it is in a non-time saving state. Therefore, if the value of the game state flag is set to "1" and the time saving flag is ON, it is in a non-time saving state. Since the time saving state is A, the value of the game state flag is set to "2" (see the table in FIG. 26). In the game state flag update process (S2105), a game state specification command including the updated game state flag information (that is, information on the current game state) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state. Then, the sub-control board 90 controls the effect mode according to the current gaming state.

[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. 29 and 30, 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 big winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize 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. 8) 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 (10 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. 8). As shown, whether or not 1.6 seconds) has passed in this embodiment) is determined (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second prize 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. 30, 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 closing the small hit game will be described later. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (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. 32) 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 will be cleared to "0" (S2314) and the special operation status will be 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, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) is set (S2322), and 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] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control process (S107) after the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 16). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 31, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 25), so the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 25) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( S2502) is performed, and 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 the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 is reached. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 16). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 32, 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 (FIG. 31).

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).

7. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35. The counter, timer, flag, buffer, etc. that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94.

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the program of the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 33 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the process at power-on according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the CPU 92 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, interrupts are disabled (S4002) and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for performing determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process (S4004), 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 displays an image on the display screen 7a (display unit) according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 100. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light through the substrate 107 (various light emission effects by light emission are executed), and the board movable body 15 is operated (various movable body effects are executed by the operation). do. In this way, various effects (variable effect, hold effect, movable body effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, other advance notice effect, opening effect associated with special game, open game effect, ending effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode Control, etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94. This receive interrupt processing is executed in preference to other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 34, the input process (S4101), the light emission data output process (S4102), the movable body control process (S4103), and the watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, operations on the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are detected, and commands are set or effect data is created according to the detection result. In the light emission data output processing, lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 are made to emit light at a timing suitable for the production by an image or the like based on the production data created by the input processing or the production data creation processing described later. Therefore, the light emission data (lamp data) is output to the lamp control board 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process, it is driven in order to perform a movable body effect of operating a movable body such as the board movable body 15 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process or the effect data creation process described later. Output data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a movable body effect of operating the board movable body 15 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 35, the receive command analysis process (S4201), the effect timer update process (S4202), the voice control process (S4203), and the effect data creation process (S4204) are sequentially performed. ..

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and processing according to the command (for example, selection of effect, setting of effect mode, set of command, etc.) is performed. .. In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created and output to the voice control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 81 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 91 is a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in the reception command analysis process (S4201) that it has received the fluctuation start command, it fluctuates based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command as the fluctuation start command reception processing. The effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the effect is selected, the information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and the variation effect start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation start command is SP fluctuation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), a sub-variation pattern for performing SP reach is selected, and a fluctuation effect start command corresponding to the sub-variation pattern is selected. Is set in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. It should be noted that the flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect basically includes other effects such as a special game-related effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, a so-called advance notice effect due to the change, and an effect mode control. It is the same.

8. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 36. As shown in FIG. 36, first, in the non-time saving state (normal game state), the game is advanced by left-handed. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, the lottery of Special Figure 1 is performed, and a big hit may be won based on this. If the jackpot based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is won, the jackpot game of 2R is performed, the subsequent game state is controlled to the non-time saving state, and the game proceeds by left-handed again. In the 2R jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 is short (see FIG. 8), and it is not possible to put so many game balls into the first big winning opening 30. In other words, in the big hit winning based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, it is not expected to earn so much profit.

On the other hand, the lottery result of Special Figure 1 is more likely to be lost than the big hit. In addition, the lottery result of the special figure 1 may be a special loss (time saving loss: loss symbol B). Then, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is the lost symbol B, the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state (time saving state B) in which the number of time saving times is 50 times. Further, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a loss, it is more likely that it is a normal loss (loss symbol A) than that it is a special loss (loss symbol B). Then, when the number of times the lottery result of the special figure 1 is continuously lost (non-specific mode) (the number of non-specific fluctuations) reaches the number of times the privilege is granted (100 times), the gaming state is reduced to 50 times. It is controlled to the time saving state (time saving state B).

In the short time state, the game progresses by hitting right. Therefore, in the time saving state, the lottery of Special Figure 2 is performed, and a big hit may be won based on this. The jackpot winning based on the lottery of the special figure 2 includes a jackpot based on the passage of the specific area 39 from the small hit winning (type 2 jackpot) or a direct hit jackpot (type 1 jackpot). If a direct hit jackpot (type 1 jackpot) is won, a 10R jackpot game is performed, and the subsequent game state is controlled to a non-time saving state, and the game proceeds with a left-handed hit. That is, when the big hit is won in the special figure 2, the player tends to be able to obtain more profit in the big hit game than when the big hit is won in the special figure 1.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a small hit (“Special Figure 2_Small hit symbol a”, “Special Figure 2_Small hit” that allows V passage (passage of a specific area 39) based on the lottery of Special Figure 2. When the symbol b ") is won, the jackpot game is always executed as long as the game is played correctly. Then, when two kinds of big hits are won after the small hit winning, if the type of the small hit symbol is "special figure 2_small hit symbol a", the time saving state is 50 times after the big hit game of 10R. It shifts to (time saving state A) (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the type of the small hit symbol is "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", after the big hit game of the actual 5R, the time reduction state shifts to the time reduction state (time reduction state A) in which the number of time reductions is 50 times (see FIG. 8). .. In the big hit game performed based on these "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b", the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 is long (see FIG. 8), and the first big prize is won. It is possible to put many game balls into the mouth 30. That is, it is possible to obtain a lot of profits based on the small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2.

In addition, the lottery result of the special figure 2 may be a loss (normal loss: loss symbol C). In the present embodiment, since the number of time reductions is 50 times, the gaming state is controlled to the non-time reduction state when the time reduction state is continuously lost 50 times.

That is, as long as the small hit that can pass V in the lottery of Special Figure 2 continues to be won, the state advantageous to the player mainly in the lottery of Special Figure 2 (the state in which it is easy to win the big hit) continues. On the other hand, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, if the jackpot is won or the loss is 50 times in a row, the game returns to the game mainly in the lottery of Special Figure 1.

As described above, in this embodiment, the game state is won to the big hit game in the lottery of special figure 1 according to the number of consecutive normal losses reaching the number of times of granting the privilege in the lottery of special figure 1. There is a high possibility that the player will shift to a time-saving state that is advantageous to the player, rather than a later non-time-saving state. As a result, in the non-time saving state, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation as the loss continues in the lottery of Special Figure 1. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a new hobby that it is possible to shift to an advantageous state by steadily repeating the lottery of special figures and reaching the number of times the privilege is granted. Further, since the main game state after the big hit game related to the lottery of Special Figure 1 is the non-time saving state, it is possible to further increase the expectation for the loss in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time-saving state, the probability of winning a big hit based on a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is high, and it is possible to further increase the expectation for loss in the non-time-saving state. In addition, the number of game balls that can be entered into the first big prize opening 30 is larger for the big hit based on the special figure 2 lottery than for the big hit based on the special figure 1 lottery. , The first prize opening 30 is opened. As a result, it is possible to further increase the expectation for loss in the non-time saving state.

9. Production example in this embodiment 9-1. Effect mode Next, an example of effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 41. First, the production mode will be described. The effect mode is a mode of effect using the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like. If the effect mode is different, for example, a character or item displayed on the image display device 7. The background image and the like are different, and the variable effect using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode.

The effect mode of this embodiment includes a rocky mountain background mode in which the background image of the rocky mountain shown in FIG. 37 (A) is displayed, and a sky background mode in which the sky background image shown in FIG. 37 (B) is displayed. There is.

The Iwayama background mode (FIG. 37 (A)) is an effect mode set when the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired are not stored in the non-time saving state. That is, it is an effect mode that is set in a non-time saving state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 1. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the non-time saving state and the game is progressing mainly by the lottery of the special figure 1, when the normal loss (loss symbol A) continues for the number of times the privilege is given, the time saving state is achieved. Transition. Therefore, in the Iwayama background mode, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the remaining privilege arrival display TH, which can suggest the remaining number of normal losses required to reach the privilege granting number, in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. The remaining privilege arrival display TH of this embodiment is a vertically long display, and it is possible to suggest the remaining number of normal losses required to reach the number of privilege grants depending on which position the arrow points to. More specifically, the more the arrow points to the upper part, the less the remaining number of normal losses required to reach the number of privilege grants is suggested. For this reason, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is also a display that can suggest the number of times of continuous normal loss until now after shifting to the non-time saving state. That is, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is a display that normally changes in an ascending mode each time a loss is drawn. In addition, in FIG. 37 (A), as an example of the state of the remaining privilege arrival display TH, the remaining number of normal losses required to reach the number of privilege grants is about half of the initial value (100 times) of the number of privilege grants. It indicates when (about 50 times).

The sky background mode (FIG. 37 (B)) is an effect mode set when the time saving state (time saving state A or time saving state B) is controlled. That is, the sky background mode is a mode that shifts when the lost symbol B is stopped and displayed, or when the number of special symbol changes (the number of non-specific changes) reaches the number of privilege grants. In the short time state, the game is advanced with the aim of winning the second starting port 21 by right-handed. Therefore, in the sky background mode, the effect control microcomputer 91 notifies that the game should be played by right-handed right. The hit notification image RI is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. Further, in the night background mode, in order to suggest the end time of the time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the remaining number display ZI indicating the remaining number of time saving times at the lower right of the display screen 7a. The remaining number display ZI is also referred to as an end time suggestion display. FIG. 37B shows the remaining number display ZI when the number of time reductions is 50 remaining. By displaying this sky background on the display screen 7a, it is suggested to the player that the time has been shortened.

9-2. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery (the result of the big hit determination and the small hit determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the reach determination). The variation effect is executed based on the result of the above and the result of the variation pattern determination). In the variation effect, on the display screen 7a, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed so as to be superimposed on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the effect stops after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R change. That is, after the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed over the variation time of the special symbol, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

9-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 38 (A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the display screen 7a is divided into three horizontally, and the left effect is formed on each of the left side, the center, and the right side. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol 8L when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the variable effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), a small symbol area 50c is provided in one section (upper left portion) at the left end of the upper end portion of the display screen 7a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be hidden during the variable effect, whereas the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 function as symbols that supplement the roles of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In FIG. 38A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, which is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small design area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Moreover, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

9-2-2. The normal fluctuation pachinko gaming machine 1 can first perform normal fluctuation in the fluctuation production. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the fluctuation display of the special symbol has started. Further, in this embodiment, when the rocky mountain background mode is set in the non-time saving state, the effect of the main character climbing the rocky mountain is basically performed.

When the variable display of the special symbol is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the special symbol variation display is awaited, FIG. 38 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (variation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. 38 (C-1), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from that of the symbol 8R, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose stitch) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. When the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is increased by the amount of the special symbol change, and the effect of climbing the rocky mountain of the main character is continued.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (variation of loss with reach whose loss is indicated by normal reach), FIG. 38 (C-2). As shown in the above, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and the reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R can be changed as appropriate.

9-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform N reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect that can suggest the jackpot accuracy to the player.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 39 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol 8C gradually changes. Decelerate to. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 39 (C-1), the effect symbol 8L is in a stop mode (so-called loose stitch) suggesting loss. , 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. When the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss in N reach, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is raised by the amount of the special symbol fluctuation, and the production of climbing the rocky mountain of the main character is performed. Will be continued.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by normal reach), a jackpot is suggested as shown in FIG. 39 (C-2). The stop is displayed in the stop mode (so-called doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. If it is a big hit, the privilege grant counter is reset (set to 100) (see S2017 of the special electric accessory processing shown in FIG. 27). That is, in the case of a big hit, even if there is a normal loss that is continuously drawn in the lottery of Special Figure 1 before the big hit, after the big hit, there is a continuous normal loss in the lottery of Special Figure 1. If the number of times does not reach the number of times the privilege is granted, the transition to the non-time saving state based on the number of times the privilege is given does not occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big hit, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is lowered to the bottom, and the main character is from Iwayama. The effect of falling is performed. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R suggesting loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" or "non-reach lost stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established are referred to as "non-reach lost stitches". It is called "reach loose eyes" or "reach lost eyes". How to combine the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each that makes up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, "2.1.2", "5,4,5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91. In addition, how to combine the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that constitute the stop mode (doublet) that suggests a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

9-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big hit" is higher than that of N reach, and functions as a production that can suggest the jackpot accuracy to the player. do.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. An image (appearance of an enemy character or SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. In addition, a special production for SP reach (for example, a battle production) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by SP reach), FIG. 40 (B). As shown in -1), a jackpot winning effect suggesting a jackpot is performed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. Further, in this embodiment, in the jackpot winning production, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is lowered to the bottom, and the main character is defeated in the battle and falls from the rocky mountain.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation" (change in reach loss indicated by SP reach), the loss is as shown in FIG. 40 (B-2). The jackpot avoidance effect that suggests the above is performed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) that suggests a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting loss. Further, in this embodiment, in the jackpot avoidance effect, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is raised by the amount of the special symbol change, the enemy character escapes, and the effect of climbing the rocky mountain of the hero character who won the battle is continued. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate. In this embodiment, the effect shown in FIG. 40 is executed as the SP reach based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state.

9-2-5. Special loss (time saving loss), variation effect based on reaching the number of privilege grants Next, if the result of the special symbol lottery is special loss (loss symbol B), or the number of special symbol changes (non-specific variation number) The variable effect when the number of times the privilege is granted is reached will be described. If it is a special loss (loss symbol B), or if it is a loss and the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches the number of times the privilege is granted, it is a variation effect related to the loss that triggers the control to the time saving state B. In the effect control microcomputer 91, when the fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command received from the game control microcomputer 81 is “P8” or “P9”, or when the fluctuation pattern is “P1” or “P4”. In the same manner as above, a variable effect accompanied by SP reach is executed (see FIG. 12).

In this SP reach, a jackpot avoidance effect is performed, and as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the effect of climbing a rocky mountain of the main character character is continued. Here, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a normal loss (loss symbol A) and the number of special symbol changes is less than the number of privilege grants, if the jackpot avoidance effect is executed by SP reach, it will be provisionally broken. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are stopped and displayed are deterministically stopped and displayed as they are, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed at different intervals (see FIG. 41 (B)).

On the other hand, if the result of the special figure lottery is a special loss (loss symbol B), or if it is a loss and the number of non-specific fluctuations has reached the number of privilege grants, the jackpot avoidance effect is achieved by SP reach. When executed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not definitively stopped and displayed, the remaining privilege arrival display TH is raised to the top, and the resurrection image G70 is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 41). (C)). In this embodiment, the resurrection image G70 is an image of a fellow character of the main character. In the example of FIG. 41, the remaining privilege arrival display TH shown in FIG. 41 (A) immediately before the resurrection image G70 is displayed points to the vicinity of the center, and the remaining privilege arrival display TH shown in FIG. 41 (C) is It points to the top. The example of transitioning from FIG. 41 (A) to FIG. 41 (C) is an example of transitioning to a time saving state based on a special loss. Then, when FIG. 41 (C) shows the case where the number of non-specific fluctuations has reached the number of privilege grants, the remaining privilege arrival display TH in FIG. 41 (A) points slightly below the top. It becomes a thing.

Then, the display of the resurrection image G70 suggests that the player shifts to the time saving state. That is, the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 is an effect suggesting that the time is shortened, an effect suggesting that the result of the special figure lottery is a special loss, or the number of non-specific fluctuations is the number of privilege grants. It can function as a production that suggests that it has been reached. The effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 is referred to as a time saving rush effect. The content of the time-saving rush effect can be changed as appropriate.

After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the effect control microcomputer 91 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R with special eyes in which the middle effect symbol 8C is a special symbol TZ. In the present embodiment, the special symbol TZ is an image including characters (sky background) of the name of the effect mode (sky background mode) corresponding to the time saving state of the transition destination. Then, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are definitively stopped and displayed by this special eye, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed by the specific eyes of "1, 3, 5" (FIG. 41 (E). )reference). As described above, in this embodiment, the effect pattern 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and displayed with a special eye, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed with a specific eye, so that the time saving state is started. Is suggested. That is, the fact that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with a special eye, and that the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with a specific eye shifts to a time saving state (a special loss is pulled). It functions as an effect that suggests to the player that the number of non-specific fluctuations has reached the number of times the privilege has been granted. The special stitches of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the specific stitches of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

10. Effect of the Embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment includes a gaming control microcomputer 81 capable of controlling the gaming state. The game control microcomputer 81 can control the game state to the jackpot game state in response to the variable display of the special symbol being stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol. Further, in the game control microcomputer 81, the number of non-specific fluctuations in which the special symbol is continuously stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode (normal loss (loss symbol A)) different from the jackpot symbol is the number of times the privilege is granted. It is possible to provide a new game property that has never been seen before, in which the game state is controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot game state according to the number of times (100 times), and it is possible to improve the game interest. .. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the game state to a non-time saving state after the jackpot game state controlled according to the stop of the jackpot symbol. On the other hand, according to the number of non-specific fluctuations being the number of times the privilege is granted (100 times), the gaming state is controlled to a time saving state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new interest that the expectation can be raised as the loss continues.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above embodiment always controls the game state to the non-time saving state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). That is, after the jackpot game, there is a high possibility of controlling to a non-time saving state rather than a time saving state. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation for loss.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above embodiment has a higher probability of controlling to the jackpot game state in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state in response to the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the expectation of winning a big hit in a time-saving state tends to be higher than the expectation of winning a big hit in a non-time-saving state. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation for the loss that triggers the transition to the time saving state.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 according to the above embodiment can execute a 2R jackpot game as a jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 by winning a game ball to the first starting port 20. On the other hand, as a jackpot game based on the lottery of special figure 2 by winning a game ball to the second starting port 21, a 10R jackpot game (direct hit jackpot (type 1 jackpot)) and a real 10R jackpot game (from a small hit winning) It is possible to perform a big hit based on the passage of the specific area 39 (2 types of big hits) and a real 5R big hit game (a big hit based on the passage of the specific area 39 from the small hit winning (2 types of big hits)). That is, in the jackpot gaming state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21, the first winning opening is more than the jackpot gaming state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20. The first large winning opening 30 is opened so that the number of game balls that can be entered into 30 is increased. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation for the time-saving state in which the lottery of Special Figure 2 can be received, and further raise the expectation for the loss that triggers the transition to the time-saving state. It is possible.

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

For example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the lottery of the special figure 1 does not win the small hit, but the lottery of the special figure 1 may also have a configuration in which the small win can be won. In this case, as the small hits that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, both the V non-passing small hits that do not plan to pass through the specific area 39 (V passing) and the V passing small hits that can pass V, Alternatively, only one of them may be used. Further, for example, a V non-passing small hit may be provided as a small hit that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the number of time reductions has been described as 50, but the number of time reductions can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered. Further, the number of time reductions may be different depending on the type of symbol. That is, for example, a different number of time reductions may be set depending on the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, the lost symbol related to the special loss, and the like. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, when the result of the determination using the jackpot random number is a loss and the result of the determination using the symbol type random number is the lost symbol B, the jackpot game is not executed and the time is reduced. It was configured to be. However, the lost symbol may not be provided with a special loss (time saving loss) as in the lost symbol B, but may be provided only as a normal loss such as the lost symbol A.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 has a non-specific variation number of times, which is the number of times in which a lottery of a special figure for stopping and displaying a lost symbol as a non-specific mode different from the jackpot symbol is continuously performed. , It was explained that the game state is controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot game state when the predetermined number of times of privilege grant is reached. However, for example, when a "V non-passing small hit symbol" that is not expected to pass through the specific area 39 (V passing) is provided in the lottery result of the special figure, the "V non-passing small hit symbol" is provided as a non-specific mode. It may include "design". Specifically, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 is the number of times in which a lottery of special figures for stopping and displaying a "missing symbol" or a "V non-passing small hit symbol" as a non-specific mode is continuously performed. The game state may be controlled to a time saving state when the number of non-specific fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of times the privilege is granted.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the game control microcomputer 81 sets the privilege granting counter according to the end of the jackpot game state, and also sets the privilege granting counter according to the end of the time saving state. .. That is, it has been described that when the number of non-specific fluctuations in the non-time saving state reaches the number of times the privilege is granted, the state shifts to the time saving state. However, for example, when the total number of non-specific fluctuations in the time-saving state and the number of non-specific fluctuations in the non-time-saving state following the time-saving state reaches the number of privilege grants, the state shifts to the time-saving state. May be good. Specifically, for example, the game control microcomputer 81 may set the privilege granting counter according to the end of the jackpot game state, but may not set the privilege granting counter at the end of the time saving state. Further, for example, the privilege granting counter may be set according to the start of the time saving state.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 always controls the game state to the non-time saving state after the big hit game state based on the big hit winning (type 1 big hit) in the special drawing lottery. explained. However, the game control microcomputer 81 is more likely to control the game state to be more advantageous than after the jackpot game state, depending on the number of non-specific fluctuations being the number of times the privilege is granted. Just do it. Therefore, for example, in a configuration in which the time reduction state is controlled after the jackpot game state, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state controlled after the jackpot game state is set according to the number of non-specific fluctuations being the privilege granting number. It may be more likely to be less than the number of time reductions in the controlled time reduction state. Further, for example, as the types of the special symbols related to the special figure 1, the "special figure 1 first jackpot symbol" in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state There may be a "special figure 1 second big hit symbol" in which is controlled to a time saving state.

Further, for example, when a jackpot symbol whose gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the time saving state is provided, the ratio of winning the jackpot symbol is controlled so that the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state. It may be lower than the jackpot symbol. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 may be any one that is more likely to be controlled to the non-time saving state than the time saving state after the big hit game state. Specifically, for example, as the types of the special symbols related to the special figure 1, the "special figure 1 first jackpot symbol" in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state and the jackpot gaming state When a "special figure 1 second jackpot symbol" that controls the later game state to a time saving state is provided, the "special figure 1 second jackpot symbol" is more than the "special figure 1 second jackpot symbol" in the lottery of the special figure 1. You may increase the probability of winning "1 jackpot symbol". Further, for example, as the types of the special symbols related to the special figure 1, the "special figure 1 first jackpot symbol" in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state Is provided with a "special figure 1 second jackpot symbol" that is controlled to the time saving state, and as a type of the special symbol related to the special figure 2, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state. When "Special Figure 2 1st jackpot symbol" and "Special Figure 2 2nd jackpot symbol" in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the time saving state are provided, "Special Figure 2 2nd jackpot symbol" is provided in the lottery of Special Figure 1. The probability of winning the "Special Figure 2 2nd jackpot symbol" and the probability of winning the "Special Figure 2 2nd jackpot symbol" in the special figure 2 lottery are more than the combined value of the "Special Figure 1 1st" in the special figure 1 lottery. The value obtained by combining the probability of winning the "1 jackpot symbol" and the probability of winning the "special figure 2 first jackpot symbol" in the lottery of the special figure 2 may be higher.

Further, for example, when providing a jackpot symbol in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 is in the jackpot gaming state controlled based on the jackpot symbol related to the lottery of Special Figure 2. After, there is a possibility that the gaming state is more likely to be controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot gaming state controlled based on the jackpot symbol related to the lottery of Special Figure 1. In this case, it is possible to increase the expectation for loss in the non-time saving state. Specifically, for example, as a type of special symbol related to special figure 1, at least "special figure 1 first big hit symbol" in which the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state is provided, and the special figure is provided. As the type of the special symbol according to 2, only the "special diagram 2 second jackpot symbol" in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the time saving state may be provided. Further, for example, as the types of the special symbols related to the special figure 1, the "special figure 1 first jackpot symbol" in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state Is provided with a "special figure 1 second jackpot symbol" that is controlled to the time saving state, and as a type of the special symbol related to the special figure 2, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the non-time saving state. When "Special Figure 2 1st jackpot symbol" and "Special Figure 2 2nd jackpot symbol" that controls the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state to the time saving state are provided, the jackpot is won by the lottery of Special Figure 2. If the probability that the special symbol related to the jackpot winning is "Special Figure 2 2nd jackpot symbol" is the jackpot winning in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the special symbol related to the jackpot winning May be higher than the probability that is "Special Figure 1 Second Big Hit Design". Further, for example, as a type of the special symbol related to the special figure 1, the "special figure 1 second big hit symbol" in which the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is controlled to the time saving state is provided, and the special symbol related to the special figure 2 is provided. As a type of, a "special figure 2 second big hit symbol" in which the game state after the big hit game state is controlled to a time saving state is provided, and a jackpot game executed based on the "special figure 2 second jackpot symbol" is provided. It is highly possible that the number of time reductions in the time reduction state controlled after the state will be greater than the number of time reductions in the time reduction state controlled after the jackpot game state executed based on the "Special Figure 1 Second Big Hit Symbol". May be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the probability (big hit probability) that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state) is set to about 1/100 (see FIG. 7). That is, the configuration of the above embodiment is an example in which the number of times the privilege is given is 100 times, which is almost the same as the value of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability. However, the relationship between the jackpot probability and the number of times the privilege is granted in the above embodiment is merely an example, and may be changed as appropriate. That is, the value is not limited to the reciprocal of the jackpot probability, and may differ significantly. For example, the number of times the privilege is given may be 2.5 times or more the value of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability. Further, for example, if the number of times the privilege is given is too large with respect to the value of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability, the non-time saving state may continue for too long, which may reduce the interest in the game. For example, in the non-time saving state, the number of game balls that can be obtained by the prize ball tends to be smaller than in the jackpot game state, and the number of game balls tends to decrease as compared with the time saving state. Therefore, the number of times the privilege is given may be set to 3 times or less the reciprocal of the jackpot probability in order to prevent the non-time saving state from continuing for too long.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, but it may be a type of gaming machine other than the type 1 type 2 mixer such as a so-called "ST machine" or "probability variation loop machine". In the case of an ST machine or a probability variation loop machine, it may be a so-called "symbol probability variation machine" in which the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability is determined based on the type of the winning special symbol, or a V attacker (specific area). It may be a so-called "V probability change machine" in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the passage to the specific area in the large winning device having the above. Even if the present invention is applied to a type of gaming machine other than such a type 1 and type 2 mixer, it is possible to provide a new game property that has never existed before.

Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called "direct hit jackpot" can be won based on the lottery of special figure 2, but the "direct hit jackpot" cannot be won based on the lottery of special figure 2, that is, the special figure. The jackpot based on the lottery of 2 may be composed of only 2 types of jackpots.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the small hit game in which V passage is possible based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) and the distribution member 71 are made so that V passage always occurs. The configuration is such that operation control is performed. On the other hand, in the small hit game in which V can pass, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that V may pass but V may not pass. (That is, if the timing at which the distribution member 71 is in the pass allowable state and the timing at which the second large winning opening 35 is won are well matched, the passage to the specific region 39 occurs, but if they do not match, the passage to the specific region 39 occurs. It may be a configuration that does not occur). In this configuration, the lottery result of Special Figure 2 may be configured so that there is no loss, that is, a configuration in which a small hit or a large hit is always won.

Further, in the above embodiment, the opening pattern of the small hit game that allows V passage is set to the opening pattern in which the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing. However, as long as the game is played correctly (as long as the right-handed hit is continued), if the passage to the specific area 39 can always occur during the small hit game, the game that won the second major winning opening 35. It does not have to be an open pattern in which all of the spheres can pass through the specific area 39. Specifically, for example, in an opening pattern in which 0.1-second opening is repeated 12 times, the game ball that wins when opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but when opened 10 to 12 times. The winning game ball may be configured to pass through the non-specific area 70. That is, the opening pattern for passage may be an opening pattern in which at least one of the game balls that has won a prize in the second special winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39. In the case of an opening pattern as in this modified example, the opening / closing member of the second large winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily win the second large winning opening 35 at each opening. It is good to set it to. That is, it is possible to advance and retreat back and forth, and it is preferable to use an advance / retreat type in which the second major winning opening is closed when moving forward and the second major winning opening is opened when retreating backward. Then, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 may be arranged so as to roll on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. On top of that, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening / closing member is increased (for example, as a surface using a member having a high elastic force such as rubber) so that the game ball slowly rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. It is good. Alternatively, a protrusion for slowing the rolling speed of the game ball may be provided on the passage of the game ball having the upper surface of the opening / closing member as the floor surface.

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

Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the determination using the jackpot random number is a loss and the result of the determination using the symbol type random number is the lost symbol B, the jackpot game is not executed and the time is reduced. And said. On the other hand, a random number (time saving random number) for a lottery (time saving lottery) as to whether or not to control the time saving state is separately acquired, and the time saving random number is used before the start of the variable display of the special symbol. A lottery (determination of whether or not to shorten the time) may be performed. In this case, the time saving lottery may be performed before or after the determination of whether or not it is a big hit. Further, when the time saving lottery is performed, the time saving lottery may be performed using a jackpot random number or a symbol type random number instead of the time saving random number.

Further, in the above embodiment, even if a special loss (loss symbol B) is drawn in the time saving state, the time saving state is not newly set (the number of time saving is reset), but the time saving state is special. If there is a loss, the time reduction state may be newly set (the number of time reductions is reset).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described as having no special drawing 2 hold. However, the special figure 2 hold (the second special figure hold) may be provided, and the upper limit storage number thereof may be set to "4". Further, when the special figure 2 hold is provided, the upper limit storage number of the special figure 2 hold can be changed as appropriate in addition to "4". Further, when the second special figure hold is provided, the second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B according to the number of stored second special figure hold may be provided (see FIG. 1).

Further, in the above embodiment, only the variation display of the special figure 2 is counted as the upper limit execution number (time reduction number) of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state. However, for example, the upper limit number of executions of the special figure 1 that targets only the variable display of the special figure 1 and the upper limit number of executions of the special figure 2 that targets only the variable display of the special figure 2 are provided, and any number of times can be set. It may be configured so that the time saving state ends when it is satisfied. The upper limit execution number of special figure 1 and the upper limit execution number of special figure 2 can be set to a value different from the total upper limit execution number. Further, for example, the variation display of the special figure 1 and the variation display of the special figure 2 may be added up and counted, and the time saving state may be terminated when the total value reaches the total upper limit execution number.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the jackpot game (including the type 2 jackpot game) is executed based on the lottery of special figure 2 is more than the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of special figure 1. , The privilege that the player can obtain is large, but it may be reversed or the same. The benefits that can be obtained by the player include the amount of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game and various settings related to the game state after the jackpot game (whether or not it is controlled in the time saving state, and the time saving state is controlled). The number of time reductions when done, etc.) is included.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (judgment information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number. Is obtained, and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, a type of a lost symbol, a presence or absence of reach, and a type of a variation 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.

12. 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.

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The invention according to means A1
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) equipped with a gaming control means capable of controlling the gaming state.
The game control means
It is possible to execute variable display of identification information (special symbol), and in response to the stop display of the identification information in a specific mode (big hit symbol), a variable prize that can be opened and closed provided in the game area (game area 3) It is possible to control the jackpot game state with the opening of the mouth (first prize opening 30).
The number of non-specific fluctuations, which is the number of times the variation display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode (loss symbol A) different from the specific mode, is continuously performed, is the predetermined number of switching times (number of times of granting benefits). Accordingly, the gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming state is more likely to be controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot gaming state.

Conventionally, in some pachinko gaming machines, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port (ball entry port). When the jackpot determination is performed, a variable display of a special symbol for notifying the jackpot determination result is performed. For example, in the gaming machine according to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88893, when the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines capable of performing jackpot games in order to improve the interest of the game. Then, the gaming machine having this configuration is the number of times that the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88893 is continuously subjected to the variable display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode. There is a high possibility that the gaming state will be controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot gaming state, depending on the number of non-specific fluctuations being the predetermined number of switchings. " .. As a result, it is possible to provide a new hobby that has never existed before, in which it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner is continuous. Therefore, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem that "the entertainment of the game can be improved" (provides an action effect).

The invention according to the means A2 is the gaming machine according to the means A1.
The game control means
After the jackpot gaming state, it may be controlled to the normal gaming state (non-time saving state).
A specific game in which the openable and closable variable start port (second start port 21) provided in the game area is easier to open than in the normal game state, depending on the number of non-specific fluctuations being the change number. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be controlled to a state (time saving state).

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation for the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The invention according to the means A3 is the gaming machine according to the means A2.
The game control means
The gaming machine is characterized in that after the jackpot gaming state, there is a higher possibility of controlling to the normal gaming state than the specific gaming state.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation for the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The invention according to the means A4 is the gaming machine according to the means A2 or the means A3.
The game control means
In the specific gaming state, there is a higher possibility of controlling to the jackpot gaming state according to the stop display of the identification information than in the normal gaming state (V can pass through in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state). It is a gaming machine characterized by having a high probability of winning a small hit.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation for the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The invention according to the means A5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means A2 to the means A4.
It is provided with another starting port (first starting port 20) different from the variable starting port.
The game control means
Identification from the jackpot game state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the variable starting port (direct hit jackpot in the lottery of special figure 2 (type 1 jackpot) or small hit winning in the lottery of special figure 2). In the jackpot based on the passage of the area 39 (type 2 jackpot), the jackpot game state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the other starting port (type 1 jackpot in the lottery of FIG. 1) is described. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a high possibility that the variable winning opening will be opened in a manner in which the number of gaming balls that can be entered into the variable winning opening is large (it is easy to win a jackpot with a large number of rounds). be.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation for the variable display that is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 20 ... 1st start port 21 ... 2nd start port (variable start port)
30 ... 1st Grand Prize (Variable Winner)
39 ... Specific area 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (5)

A gaming machine equipped with a gaming control means capable of controlling a gaming state.
The game control means
It is possible to execute variable display of the identification information, and in response to the stop display of the identification information in a specific mode, it is possible to control the jackpot game state with the opening of the openable and closable variable winning opening provided in the game area. can be,
The gaming state is changed according to the number of non-specific fluctuations, which is the number of times the variation display in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode different from the specific mode is continuously performed, becomes the predetermined number of switching times. A gaming machine characterized in that it is more likely to be controlled to be more advantageous than after the jackpot gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The game control means
After the jackpot gaming state, it may be controlled to the normal gaming state.
Depending on the number of non-specific fluctuations being the number of switchings, the variable starting port that can be opened and closed provided in the gaming area may be controlled to a specific gaming state that is easier to open than in the normal gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The game control means
A gaming machine characterized in that after the jackpot gaming state, there is a higher possibility of controlling to the normal gaming state than to the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3.
The game control means
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the specific gaming state, there is a higher probability of controlling to the jackpot gaming state in response to the stop display of the identification information than in the normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4.
It has another starting port that is different from the variable starting port.
The game control means
In the jackpot gaming state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the variable starting port, the variable winning opening is entered rather than the jackpot gaming state controlled based on the winning of the game ball to the other starting opening. A gaming machine characterized in that the variable winning opening is opened so that the number of gaming balls that can be balled increases.

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