JP2021159162A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase interest of a game.SOLUTION: When a winning/losing determination is executed, a special symbol is varied and then the result of the winning/losing determination is confirmed and displayed. When a big winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, a big winning game is executed. A game machine includes open extension state shifting means for shifting a game state to an open extension state in which the open state of a second start port is extended more than usual. The game machine includes a first open extension state that shifts after the big winning game is executed, and a second open extension state that shifts on the basis of the stop display of a specific losing symbol, as the open extension state. The average time of variation of the special symbol in the first open extension state and the average time of variation of the special symbol in the second open extension state are different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a ball gaming machine (pachinko machine) capable of shifting to an "open extension state".

The ball game machine (pachinko machine), which shows an example of a game machine, has one or more start ports including "opening and closing type starting port that can be changed from a closed state to an open state" and a large winning opening in the game area. In preparation, a hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding a special symbol) is executed based on the game ball entering the starting port. Then, based on the judgment result of the winning / failing determination becoming a big hit, a big hit game for opening the big winning opening is executed.
As a gaming machine of this type, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, it is possible to shift to a ball entry easy state (for example, an open extension state) in which the ease of entry of the game ball into the openable start port is enhanced. Is conventionally known (see Patent Document 1).
In addition, usually, as a means for notifying the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment in the gaming machine, the symbol display device that notifies the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment after executing the variation display of the symbol (special symbol) for a predetermined time. In addition, it is provided with an effect means for executing a game effect corresponding to the variable display of the symbol. Then, the "game effect corresponding to the variable display of the symbol" is executed by the effect means.

JP-A-2002-78903

By the way, in recent years, the triggers (transition conditions) for the transition to the easy-to-enter state have been diversified, but it is hard to say that the notification act (display of fluctuations in symbols and game production) commensurate with this diversification has been executed. The reality is that the entertainment interests have not been sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above viewpoints, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently enhancing the interest of gaming.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
A symbol display means for notifying the determination result of the hit / fail determination by a definite display after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed.
A special game execution means for executing a special game when the judgment result of the winning / failing determination is winning, and
As the starting port, at least a variable starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering the game ball is provided.
A gaming machine provided with an easy-to-enter state transition means for shifting the gaming state to an easy-to-enter state in which the ease of entering the game ball into the variable starting port is enhanced.
As the ball entry easy state,
The first easy-to-enter state, which shifts after the special game is executed,
Based on the fact that the specific symbol is confirmed and displayed when the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment is not won, the second ball entry easy state in which the transition is made without going through the special game, and
With
The first easy ball entry state and the second easy ball entry state are characterized in that the average time of the fluctuation time is different (hereinafter, referred to as the first feature).

According to the present invention, since the fluctuation time of the symbol differs between the first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state, each ball is individually entered according to the type of the easy-to-enter state (time saving state) to be transferred. A gaming machine that matches the characteristics of the easy state (time saving state) (for example, the characteristics specified by the operation trigger, the number of continuations, etc.) can be obtained.

For example, even in the same easy-to-enter state, the average fluctuation time of the symbol and the probability that a specific game effect is executed are different between the first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state. In this case, in one of the first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state, emphasis is placed on entertaining the player, and on the other hand, the judgment result of the hit / miss determination is notified as soon as possible. On the other hand, in the other of the first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened and the appearance rate of a specific game effect (for example, reach effect) is lowered, so that the game effect can be achieved. Emphasis is placed on increasing the number of hit / fail judgments per unit time (increasing the frequency of hit / fail judgments) rather than entertaining the player.
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the game interest based on changing the average time of the variation time of the variation display (variation display of the symbol) according to the feature of the easy-to-enter ball state. The above-mentioned "specific game effect" is a game effect in which the execution probability increases as the fluctuation time of the symbol becomes longer. For example, a reach effect, a notice effect, a look-ahead effect, and the like can be exemplified.

Here, in the gaming machine, the variable start port changes from a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter to an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the closed state over a predetermined opening time. It is possible.
Then, when the game state is not the easy-to-enter state (when the non-easy-to-enter state), the frequency with which the variable start port is opened is regarded as the normal frequency, and the game ball to the variable start port is set to the normal frequency. The ease of entering the ball becomes the normal ease of entering the ball. On the other hand, when the game state is the easy-to-enter state, the frequency at which the variable start opening is opened is high, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the variable start opening is not high. It is higher than the easy-to-enter state.
As a state in which the easy entry state is realized, (A) an open extension state in which the opening time of the variable starting port is extended (the opening time is extended by increasing the number of times the variable starting port is opened). (Including the open extension state), (B) A state in which at least one of the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special symbol (described later) is shortened to increase the execution frequency of the hit / fail judgment (win / fail judgment regarding the special symbol), (C). A state in which at least one of the fluctuation time and the stop time of the normal symbol (described later) is shortened to increase the execution frequency of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol, (D) the state in which the hit probability of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol is increased, or , (A) to (D) can be exemplified by combining two or more of the states shown in (A) to (D).

Here, in the following description, (a) the easy-to-enter state in which the ball shifts through the special game is referred to as "a time saving state", and (b) the counting value counted by the predetermined counting means is a value indicating a predetermined number of times. The easy-to-enter state in which the player shifts without going through the special game based on reaching The easy-to-enter state may be referred to as a "c time saving state".
The "predetermined counting means" in (b) is a counting means that counts the number of times of the winning / failing determination that is executed without winning the winning / failing determination result under predetermined conditions. Further, as the special game, for example, a big hit game that may obtain a profit on a predetermined prize ball and a small hit game that may obtain a profit on a prize ball less than this big hit game. At least one of the above can be exemplified.

Further, the above-mentioned "predetermined number of times", that is, the number of operations of the "b time saving state" (hereinafter, the number of times the gaming state shifts to the "b time saving state", which may be referred to as the specified number of times reached) is, for example, the following. It can be determined as follows.
The number of times can be set to exceed the upper limit number of executions of the "a time saving state" (the upper limit number of times of determining whether or not a special symbol can be executed while maintaining the benefit of the "a time saving state"). Specifically, this specified number of arrivals can be set to a value that exceeds the "reciprocal" of the jackpot probability of the gaming machine.

In other words, even if the winning / failing judgment is performed the number of times exceeding the reciprocal of the jackpot probability (that is, the probability of winning in the winning / failing judgment) in the normal probability state, the jackpot is not generated (that is, the winning / failing judgment does not result in winning). In the case of), the purpose is to shift to a state where it is easy to enter the ball (b time reduction state) as a so-called "fitted (probabilistically, a big hit could be generated but a big hit could not be generated)". Is. For example, the transition to the "b time saving state" is about three times the reciprocal of the jackpot probability (normal probability), for example, if the jackpot probability (normal probability) is "1/300", it is executed without becoming a jackpot. When the number of times of the hit / fail judgment reaches about "900 times", the state shifts to the "b time saving state".

The above-mentioned "predetermined condition" is, for example, in a gaming machine provided with (1) a function of changing the probability of a big hit in a hit / fail judgment regarding a special symbol from a normal probability to a high probability (hereinafter referred to as a probability change function). In the above, it is set as a "predetermined condition" that the probability of becoming a big hit is a normal probability, and it does not matter whether or not the ball is in an easy-to-enter state. Further, (2) in a gaming machine that does not have the probability fluctuation function, the "predetermined condition" may always be satisfied.
It should be noted that the "predetermined condition" may be satisfied by not shifting to the easy-to-enter state. That is, the "predetermined condition" may be uniformly satisfied if the state is not easily entered, and the "predetermined condition" may not be satisfied if the state is easily entered.

The easy-to-enter state of the gaming machine of the present invention includes (1) an easy-to-enter state (a time-saving state) that shifts after the special game is executed, and (2) the determination result of the winning / failing determination is not winning. Based on the specific result (based on the confirmation display of the specific symbol), it may be in the easy-to-enter state (c time reduction state) in which the player shifts without executing the special game, or in addition to these. It may include an easy-to-enter state in which the transition trigger is different. For example, it may include a ball entry easy state (b time saving state) that shifts when the number of hit / fail judgments reaches the specified number of arrivals.

Here, the gaming machine of the present invention is, for example,
An operation detection unit (for example, a normal symbol operation gate) is provided with a normal symbol hit / fail determination means for determining whether a normal symbol is correct or not based on detecting a game ball.
The variable start port is opened from a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter, based on the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol, to a higher possibility that the game ball will enter than in the closed state. It can change to a state.
Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, only the variable starting port (the second starting port described later) may be provided as the starting port, and in addition to the variable starting port, a gaming ball may be inserted. A starting port (a first starting port described later) may be provided in which the ball possibility does not change.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming interest can be sufficiently enhanced.

Front view of the pachinko machine 50. Front view of game board 1. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 50. The chart which shows the feature of the pachinko machine 50. The chart which shows the feature of the pachinko machine 50. In the pachinko machine 50, a chart showing a time saving state operation pattern for each game state. (A) is a chart showing the time saving state given by the pachinko machine 50 of each embodiment, and (b) is a chart showing the time saving state given by the pachinko machine 50 of the modified example. A chart showing the relationship between the gaming state and the average fluctuation time in the pachinko machine 50. (A) is a time chart showing the start timing of the jackpot time saving state, (b) is a time chart showing the start timing of the arrival time saving state, and (c) is a time chart showing the start timing of the specific time saving state. The flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of a pachinko machine 50. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol start prize confirmation processing executed by the main control device 80. The first flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol rejection determination process executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a third flowchart showing the control content of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is the control content of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. Flow chart of 4. The first flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol game processing executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a second flowchart showing the control contents of the normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is a third flowchart showing the control contents of the normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80. flowchart. The flowchart of the special symbol winning confirmation process executed by the main control device 80. Flowchart of look-ahead judgment processing. The first flowchart of the special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. A second flowchart of the special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a flowchart of the disconnection setting process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modified example. FIG. 3 is a third flowchart of a special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 4 is a fourth flowchart of a special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 5 is a fifth flowchart of a special symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 6 is a sixth flowchart of a special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. A chart for explaining the time saving state transition specification command and the time saving state end specification command. The first flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. The third flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of an effect display. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of an effect display. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of an effect display. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of an effect display. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a display mode setting process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. (A) is a flowchart showing an effect start process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83, and (b) is a flowchart showing an effect stop process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. Explanatory drawing which shows the feature of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the feature of this invention. An explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect display and the reserved symbol in the second embodiment. (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the relationship between the type of reserved symbol and the jackpot reliability, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the hit / fail judgment result and the appearance rate of the look-ahead effect. Explanatory drawing about hold notice execution table. The flowchart which shows the pending symbol display process which a sub-integrated control device 83 executes. (A) is a flowchart showing the hold number information reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83, and (b) is an explanatory diagram explaining the subtraction / shift display of the hold symbol. Explanatory drawing for explaining a specific time saving state and reaching time saving state.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

(1) Example 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53s are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 behind the plate glass 61.
Further, the front frame 52 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 70 with the left upper and lower hinges (not shown) as fulcrums. Then, when the inner frame 70 is closed with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 52 is closed with respect to the inner frame 70, the game can be executed. Further, when the front frame 52 is opened with respect to the inner frame 70 with the left upper and lower hinges (not shown) as fulcrums, the front surface 1a of the game board 1 is opened, and a pachinko hall clerk or the like opens the front frame 1a with respect to the front surface 1a. It is possible to perform work for resolving the problem that has occurred (work for resolving the ball clogging in the game board 1 and the like). In the following description, the front frame 52 may be referred to as a glass frame.

Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the player's taste. Further, in order to improve the taste of the player, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launcher (not shown) can be moved by rotating the launch handle 64 clockwise to move the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55. Is fired at the game board 1.

A production button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided in the upper center of the upper plate 55. When the player operates the effect button 67 during the valid period, the effect content displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 described later is changed, and the game sound output by the speaker 66 is changed. .. Further, the effect button 67 is provided with a jog dial 68 around the effect button 67, and the image for effect can be changed by rotating the jog dial 68. Further, this pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is attached, and the pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment.
In the game board 1, a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b is defined as a first game area 3L and a second game area with a center case 5 arranged substantially in the center as a boundary. It is divided into parts 3R.
The left side of the center case 5 is the first game area (hereinafter referred to as the left-handed area) 3L, and the right side is the second game area (hereinafter referred to as the right-handed area) 3R. The game ball that has reached the T portion shown in the above rolls on the taxiway 3p, reaches the right-handed area 3R, and flows down the right-handed area 3R. On the other hand, a game ball whose firing power is less than a predetermined value and does not reach the T portion will flow down the left-handed area 3L (left side of the center case 5). A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 (left-handed area 3L, right-handed area 3R) (not shown).

The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window facing the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the like, as in the case of known ones. A first starting port 11 is arranged under the center case 5. Further, four ordinary winning openings 13 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 11. The ordinary winning opening 13 is an ordinary winning opening capable of constantly entering a ball without changing the ball entry rate.
A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged in the right-handed area 3R on the right side of the center case 5.
Then, in the right-handed area 3R, the ordinary electric accessory 12A is arranged under the ordinary symbol operating gate 17. Further, a second starting port 12 is provided inside the ordinary electric accessory 12A so that a game ball that has entered the inside of the ordinary electric accessory 12A can enter the second starting port 12.

The ordinary electric accessory 12A is provided with a pair of left and right wing pieces 12t for opening and closing the electric accessory 12A, and the pair of wing pieces 12t are made rotatable with reference to a fulcrum on the lower end side, and the pair of wing pieces 12t. By narrowing the distance between the upper ends of the normal electric accessory 12A, the normal electric accessory 12A is closed.
When the ordinary electric accessory 12A is closed, an interval is formed between the upper ends of the pair of wing pieces 12t to allow the passage of substantially one game ball, but the upper ends are formed. Immediately above the gap, an obstacle member 12a for prohibiting the passage of the game ball is provided. Therefore, when the ordinary electric accessory 12A is in the open state, the game ball that has flowed down the right-handed area 3R may enter the ordinary electric accessory 12A and enter the second starting port 12. When the ordinary electric accessory 12A is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12). However, by removing the obstacle member 12a from the upper part of the pair of wing pieces 12t, the game ball can enter the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) even when the ordinary electric accessory 12A is closed. There may be.

Further, when the distance between the upper ends of the pair of blade pieces 12t is widened, the normal electric accessory 12A is opened. That is, when the ordinary electric accessory 12A is in the open state, the pair of wing pieces 12t are in a state of being substantially reversed in front view, the distance between the upper ends thereof is widened to a plurality of diameters of the game ball, and each wing piece 12t The distance between the upper end portion and the obstacle member 12a is a width that exceeds the diameter of the game ball. Moreover, the left and right facing surfaces of the pair of wing pieces 12t form a guide surface that guides the game ball that has reached the upper periphery of the second starting port 12 into the inside of the second starting port 12. Therefore, when the ordinary electric accessory 12A is in the open state, the game ball flowing down around the upper portion of the ordinary electric accessory 12A (the upper end portion of the pair of wing pieces 12t) can easily enter the second starting port 12.

Further, the large winning opening 14 is arranged at the lower left of the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting opening 12), and is directly under the center case 5, and the first starting opening (first) is on the left side of the large winning opening 14. The start winning device) 11 is arranged.
The first starting port 11 is filled with a game ball that has flowed down the right-handed area 3R by a planted game nail (not shown) and a center case 5 arranged in a large size in a substantially central portion of the game area 3. It has a difficult structure. As a result, a game ball that has flowed down the left-handed area 3L can enter the first starting port 11. In other words, there is a low possibility that a game ball that has flowed down the right-handed area 3R will enter the first starting port 11.

Below the right-handed area 3R, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, and a first special symbol display device 9 and a 7-segment display device composed of a 7-segment display device. A second special symbol display device 10, a first special symbol hold number display device 18 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 composed of a plurality of LEDs are arranged. It becomes difficult for the player to reliably recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player during the game pays attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 and plays the game.

By configuring the game board 1 as described above, the game ball that has flowed down the game ball into the left-handed area 3L exclusively enters the first start port 11 (first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4)). Detects the game ball), the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the first special symbol) starts to fluctuate in the first special symbol display device 9, and stops after a predetermined time.

When the game ball is allowed to flow down into the right-handed area 3R, the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), and the normal symbol display device is used. A normal electric solenoid 12b (FIG. 4), which will be described later, is described in accordance with the mode (hit and miss) of the normal symbol in which the normal symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the normal diagram) starts to fluctuate in 7 and stops after a predetermined time. See) to drive. That is, when the hit mode (hit symbol) of the normal figure is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 7 and the normal electric accessory solenoid 12b is driven, the wing piece 12t of the second starting port (ordinary electric accessory 12A) is substantially synchronized. Is open so that the ball can enter the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 4)). When a game ball enters the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol). (Also shown in the figure) starts the variable display and stops after a predetermined time.

During the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol). In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not fluctuate at the same time, and the second special symbol fluctuates (hit / fail judgment) regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Priority will be given. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol hold memory, so that the change of the first special symbol hold memory is present. (Pass / fail judgment) is started. This point will be described later.
However, unlike this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed in the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed at the same time. You may let it.

The large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven according to the confirmed display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the large winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member 14t of the large winning opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the large winning opening 14 (count switch 14a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball. ) Is possible.
That is, the door member (opening / closing member) 14t is supported so as to be tiltable on the lower end side of the large winning opening 14, and in the non-special game state (when the big hit game or the small hit game described later is not executed), the big prize is won. The mouth 14 is closed by the door member 14t, and the game ball cannot enter the ball. On the other hand, in the special game state (big hit game, etc.), the door member 14t is tilted (tilted in the direction of the player facing the game board 1), the large winning opening 14 is opened, and the game ball is entered. Can be made to.

As described above, since the normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the big winning opening 14 are arranged in the right-handed area 3R (on the right side of the center case 5), a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, etc.) ) And the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state), the firing handle 64 is adjusted so that all the launched game balls reach the right-handed area 3R (launching power of the game ball). Will be adjusted above the specified force). On the other hand, the first starting port 11 is arranged substantially directly below the center case 5, and the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) is in the open state in the non-open extension state (non-time saving state). Adjust the launch handle 64 so that all of the launched game balls reach the left-handed area 3L (adjust the launch power of the game balls to less than the predetermined force) because the frequency of occurrence is low (much lower than the time saving state). Will be done.

In the pachinko machine 50, since the opening extension function operates in the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state described later), the time saving state is changed to the opening extension state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). State)

A large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port 2d is provided at the bottom of the board surface.
As shown in FIG. 3, the back surface of the pachinko machine 50 has an inner frame 70 that is detachably attached to the game board 1 described above and is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, if a game ball is won at the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 to the upper plate 55 described above by the payout device 73 via the tank rail 72. .. Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device 84 is not drawn in FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and for a frame (frame side (front frame). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from 52, inner frame 70, and outer frame 51) to the hall computer) are used, but in this embodiment, the hall computer is used via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating the game status and the game result is transmitted to.

Further, a detection signal is input to the main control device 80 from the glass frame opening switch 35 and the inner frame opening switch 36. Further, when the inner frame 70 is closed with respect to the outer frame 51, the inner frame switch 36 (see FIG. 4) is turned on, and when the inner frame 70 is opened with respect to the outer frame 51, the inner frame switch 36 is turned on. It will be in the OFF state. Further, the glass frame opening switch 35 can be provided on the back surface side of the inner frame 70.

The main control device 80 on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 includes a performance display device 48, a setting key SW47, and a RAM clear switch 46.
The RAM clear switch 46 is a switch for executing RAM clear by turning on the power switch 86 and turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 46. Further, the RAM clear switch 46 also has a function as an operation means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value when the setting is changed.
Here, the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment may be provided with a function for changing the setting of the jackpot determination probability. For example, when any of the six types (types) of the set values 1 to 6 can be set, different jackpot determination probabilities are provided stepwise corresponding to each set value 1 to 6. .. In this case, the jackpot winning probability (1/300), the set value 2 (1/290), the set value 3 (1/280), the set value 4 (1/270), and the set value 5 (1) corresponding to the set value 1. / 260) and the set value 6 (1/250) are increasing in this order.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, an administrator (pachinko hall clerk, etc.) inserts the setting key SW47 into the setting switch (keyway), and the operation position of the setting key SW47 is set in a predetermined direction (with reference to the initial position). For example, rotate it in the clockwise direction) to turn on the setting switch. In this state, if the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 50 while the RAM clear switch 46 is being pressed, the mode of the pachinko machine 50 becomes the setting change mode.
In this setting change mode, an administrator (such as a pachinko hall clerk) can change the set value by pressing the RAM clear switch 46 (setting change button). That is, each time the RAM clear switch 46 (setting change button) is pressed, the set value is changed in the order of the set value 1 to the set value 6, and further, the set value 1.
At that time, as the set value is changed, the performance display device 48 displays a numerical value indicating the set value at that time.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Then, in each of these control devices, a program including a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started by the CPU due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. The main control device 80 also includes a random number counter that extracts (generates) various random numbers.
Further, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, and RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 12, and the like. The normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting the game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 for operating the symbol, the count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 13 have been entered. A detection signal such as a general winning opening switch 13a for detecting a game ball is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83.
Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90, and the first special symbol hold number display device 18, It controls the lighting of the second special symbol hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal symbol hold display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b to control the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12). Control the opening and closing of.
In addition to the output signal from the main control device 80 being output to the test signal terminal, management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall main computer 87. Be done. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

In the payout control device 81, when the signals from the full switch 22 and the ball out switch 23 are input, and the signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full is input by the full switch 22, the ball out switch 23 is used. When a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so the payout motor 20 Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rented ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. And sends a launch stop signal.
In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the game balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is the launch stop switch signal when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It has become like.

When the power of the pachinko machine 50 is turned on while the RAM clear switch (SW) 46 (located in the main control device 80 in the figure) is pressed, the area excluding a part of the RAM area is cleared. At the same time, the initial setting of RAM will be performed.
Further, in this embodiment, the step setting values (so-called values indicating settings 1 to 6) are also configured so as not to be erased by RAM clear. Specifically, the RAM clear process is configured so that, of the RAM areas erased by RAM clear, the area related to the stage set value is not the target of erasure.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, the main control device 80 is provided with a RAM clear SW46 for erasing the information stored in the RAM. The RAM clear SW46 may be provided on the payout control device 81 or the power supply board 85. Further, the performance display device 48 is provided in the main control device 80 and is controlled by the main control device 80. Further, in this embodiment, the main control device 80 is provided with a setting key SW47 used for setting change and setting confirmation as described above.

The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and produces an effect. The display control command and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control commands are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the command and the like.
Then, the functional unit as a voice control device (denoted as voice control unit 83a in FIG. 4) controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, that is, the volume. Control, type of voice (for example, type of notification sound, control of setting suggestion sound) and the like are performed. Further, the functional unit as the lamp control device (denoted as the lamp control unit 83b in FIG. 4) controls various LEDs and the lamp 26 by operating the lamp driver based on the data for lamp control.

Further, the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect units 67 and 68, the operation signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. .. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.
Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as an effect symbol on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6.
In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but they may be combined into one device.

The power supply board 85 (see FIG. 3) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage by power supplied from an external AC power supply, and is pachinko by operating a power supply switch provided on the power supply board 85. Power is supplied to each part constituting the machine 1. The power supply board 85 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is supplied from the AC power supply, and a power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 10.
The pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment is a so-called "time saving machine", and does not have a high probability state in which the probability of determining a big hit in the hit / fail determination of a special symbol is higher than usual. That is, the probability of determining a big hit does not change in the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol, and it is always performed with a normal probability. However, the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment may have the high probability state.
In the pachinko machine 50, the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first hit / fail determination) is executed due to the entry of the ball into the first start port 11. Further, the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second hit / miss determination) is executed due to the entry of the ball into the second start port 12.

When the first hit / fail judgment is executed, the stop symbol (big hit symbol or miss symbol) of the first special symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern that specifies the time when the first special symbol fluctuates) are determined by a random number lottery. , The symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 9 and the effect symbol display device 6 is started based on the determined fluctuation time. After that, after the fluctuation time of the first special symbol has elapsed, the stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, and the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to the first special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the result of the first hit / fail judgment is notified.

In addition, when the second hit / fail judgment is executed, the stop symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) of the second special symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern that specifies the time when the second special symbol fluctuates and displays) are selected by random number lottery. Based on the determined and determined fluctuation time, the symbol variation of the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is started. After that, after the fluctuation time of the second special symbol has elapsed, the stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to the second special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the result of the second hit / fail judgment is notified.

When the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (first hit / miss judgment) or the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and then special. The symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) are confirmed and displayed as jackpot symbols (special figure 1_big hit symbol 1, special figure 1_big hit symbol 2, special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 or special figure 2_big hit symbol 2). As a result, the jackpot game is executed in which the accessory continuous operating device is activated by the operation of the condition device and the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined mode.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. (4R normal jackpot symbol) "occurs at a rate of" 40% ", and" special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 (6R normal jackpot symbol) "occurs at a rate of" 60% ".
Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the case where it is regarded as "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (8R normal big hit symbol)" is at a rate of "40%". Occurs, and the case of "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (10R normal big hit symbol)" occurs at a rate of "60%".

And, each jackpot symbol is a so-called "normal jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that does not improve the jackpot probability even if it is confirmed and displayed)".
That is, when the stop display (confirmed display) is displayed, a normal jackpot is generated, and after the corresponding jackpot game (4R jackpot game, 6R jackpot game, 8R jackpot game or 10R jackpot game) is executed, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is changed. , It shifts to the normal probability state and the open extension state (time saving state) (see FIG. 10A). This normal probability state and open extension state (time saving state) is a time saving state.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the normal probability state and the open extension state (a time saving state) are entered based on which of the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), but any of the big hits Based on the stop display (confirmed display) of the symbol, it may not shift to the normal probability state and the open extension state (time saving state). For example, after the end of the big hit game executed based on the result of the first hit / fail determination being a big hit, the normal probability state and the non-open extension state (non-time saving state) may be set, or the second hit / fail determination may be made. The rate of transition to the normal probability state and the open extension state (time saving state) may be lower than that after the end of the big hit game executed based on the result of the big hit.

When the normal probability / open extension state (a time saving state) is reached after executing the big hit game executed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment) of the first special symbol being a big hit. Whether the number of executions of the "win / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol" executed after the big hit game is "100 times", or the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) Continue until the result of is a big hit. Then, when the normal probability / open extension state (a time saving state) is terminated, the gaming state becomes a normal probability / non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as a normal probability / non-open extension state). Here, the number of times (100 times) of the hit / fail determination that can be performed while maintaining the time saving state a is referred to as the time saving number of times in the time saving state.

In addition, when the normal probability / open extension state (a time saving state) is reached after executing the big hit game executed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment) of the second special symbol being a big hit. Is whether the number of executions of the "win / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) regarding the special symbol" executed after the big hit game is "100 times", or the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment). Continue until the result of (judgment) is a big hit. Then, when the normal probability / open extension state (a time saving state) is terminated, the gaming state becomes a normal probability / non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as a normal probability / non-open extension state).
In the following description, the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, and the time saving state (a time saving state) that shifts after executing the big hit game may be referred to as a "big hit time saving state" based on the cause of the shift.

Further, in this open extension state (a time reduction state), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is extended (opening extension function), and the average fluctuation time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is shortened. The time saving function is activated, and the non-opening extension state (non-time saving state) is a state in which the opening extension function and the variable time saving function are not operating.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (c) and 10 (b), in the pachinko machine 50, in the normal probability state of the gaming state, "win / fail judgment regarding special symbol (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment)". When the number of times of the hit / fail judgment executed without making a big hit reaches "900 times (specified number of arrivals)", the gaming state becomes a normal probability / open extension state (hereinafter, this time saving state is changed to b time saving state). (Sometimes referred to as).

That is, when the number of hit / fail judgments (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / fail judgment) executed in the normal probability state reaches the specified number of arrivals, the normal probability / open extension state (b time saving state) is performed without going through the big hit game. Move to. In this normal probability / open extension state (b time reduction state), the number of times of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) executed after shifting to the normal probability / open extension state (b time reduction state) is It continues until it becomes "900 times" or the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) becomes a big hit.

In the following explanation, when the number of hit / fail judgments (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / fail judgment) reaches the specified number of arrivals, the time saving state (b time saving state) to be shifted is set to "reaching time saving" based on the cause of the transition. Sometimes referred to as "state".
Here, the specified number of arrivals is the number of fluctuations of the special symbol calculated from the "ram clear process" that initializes the RAM mounted on the main controller 80 or "after the big hit occurs (after the big hit game is executed)", that is, the normal number of times. The result of the hit / fail judgment in the probability state is the number of times of the "win / fail judgment regarding the special symbol" executed without generating a big hit.

In the embodiment, the specified number of arrivals is not particularly limited as long as it exceeds the "reciprocal" of the jackpot probability (1/300) (value exceeding 300). In other words, even if the hit / fail judgment is performed the number of times that exceeds the "reciprocal" of the jackpot probability in the normal probability state, if the jackpot is not generated, it is regarded as a so-called "fitted" and the time is shortened to a sound state. This is to rescue the player who continues the game. More specifically, when the jackpot probability is "1/300", it can be, for example, 301 times or more, particularly 700 times or more, or any number of 750 to 900 times.

In this embodiment, by shifting to the "arrival time reduction (b time reduction state)", it is possible to obtain a much larger number of time reductions than the jackpot time reduction (a time reduction state). Here, the number of times of hit / fail determination (900 times) that can be executed while maintaining the b time reduction state is referred to as the time reduction number of times in the b time reduction state.
However, unlike this embodiment, when the jackpot time reduction (a time reduction state) is entered, a larger number of time reductions than the "reaching time reduction (b time reduction state)" may be given.

In the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), as in the jackpot time reduction (a time reduction state), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is extended (opening extension function), and special symbols and ordinary symbols are also used. It is a state in which the time saving function for shortening the average fluctuation time of is activated.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the gaming state may be in the non-time saving state, or as shown in FIG. 6B, the gaming state may be in the time saving state. If the result of the first hit / fail determination is wrong, "special figure 1_missing symbol 1" or "special figure 1_missing symbol 2" is confirmed and displayed as the missing symbol. In addition, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is wrong, the probability that the missed symbol is set to "special figure 1_missing symbol 1" (probability of being selected by random number lottery) is "149/150", and "special figure 1_ missed symbol 1". The probability set in "Fig. 1_Out of symbol 2" (probability of being selected by random number lottery) is "1/150".
Here, "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 1" constitutes a specific example of a non-specific out-of-design symbol, and "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2" constitutes a specific example of a specific out-of-specification symbol.

Further, when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a deviation, as shown in FIG. 6C, "special figure 2_disappearance symbol 1" is confirmed and displayed as the deviation symbol. If the result of the second hit / fail judgment is wrong, the probability that the missed symbol is set to "special figure 2_missing symbol 1" is "100%", and this "special figure 2_missing symbol 1" is not specified. A concrete example of the off-design is constructed.
As described above, in this embodiment, the specific out-of-design symbol (specific out-of-design symbol) is included in the out-of-design of the first special symbol, but the out-of-design symbol of the second special symbol is not included in the out-of-specification symbol. However, a specific out-of-design symbol may be included in the out-of-order symbol of the second special symbol.

When the specific out-of-time symbol (special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) when the game state is in the non-time saving state, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the jackpot game is not executed. The gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 shifts to the normal probability state and the open extension state (time saving state) (without going through the jackpot game). In this normal probability / open extension state (c time saving state), after shifting to the state (c time saving state), is the number of executions of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol 50 times? , Continue until the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) becomes a big hit. Here, the number of times of hit / fail determination (50 times) that can be executed while maintaining the c time saving state is referred to as the time saving number of times in the c time saving state.

Based on the stop display (confirmed display) of this specific out-of-specification symbol (specific symbol, that is, a specific non-big hit symbol), the transition is made without going through the jackpot game "normal probability state and open extension state (time saving state)". "Is a c time saving state. Even if the non-specified out-of-specification symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), it does not trigger the transition to the time saving state.

Then, when the normal probability / open extension state (c time saving state) is terminated, the gaming state becomes the normal probability and non-open extension state.
In this open extension state (c time reduction state), as in the jackpot time reduction (a time reduction state), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is extended (opening extension function), as well as a special symbol and normal. This is a state in which the time saving function for shortening the average fluctuation time of the symbol is activated. Here, the time-saving state (c time-saving state) in which the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) and the game shifts without executing the jackpot game is referred to as the "specific time-saving state", and the operation trigger. May be distinguished from other open extension states (a time saving state and b time saving state).

However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the gaming state is the time saving state (any of a time saving state, b time saving state, and c time saving state), the specified out-of-specification symbol (Special Figure 1_). Even if the off symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed), it is treated as a mere off. That is, when the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), the number of time reductions is maintained as it is, and 50 new times are not added. For example, when the remaining number of time reductions (described later) is 20 times, even if the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), the number of time reductions does not become "20 times + 50 times". Instead, it is maintained at "20 times".

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, the “game machine state when the time saving state transition trigger occurs” and the “type of the time saving state to be shifted” will be described.
When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed regardless of whether the game state is "normal probability / non-open extension state (so-called normal state)", "a time saving state", "b time saving state", or "c time saving state". , It is possible to shift to the "a time saving state" through the jackpot game.

Further, when the game state is "normal probability / non-open extension state (so-called normal state)", "a time saving state", and "c time saving state", when a transition trigger of the arrival time saving state (b time saving state) occurs, It is possible to shift to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) without going through the jackpot game. It is considered unrealistic to generate an opportunity to shift to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) when the game state is the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state). In the situation where the jackpot probability is "1/300", the result of the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) does not become a big hit over 900 times, and the state shifts to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state). In this arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the result of the hit / fail judgment (win / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) does not become a big hit over 900 times, that is, the big hit probability is "1/300" and the big hit over 1800 times. It is very unlikely that it will be.

In addition, it is conceivable that the arrival time reduction state is provided so that it operates only once before going through the big hit (big hit game). It is conceivable that the result does not become a big hit, and even if the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) is performed 900 times again after the arrival time reduction state ends, the arrival time reduction state does not occur.

Furthermore, when the game state is the "normal probability / non-open extension state (so-called normal state)", if a transition trigger of the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) occurs, the specific time reduction state (c time reduction) does not go through the big hit game. State) can be transitioned. On the other hand, when the gaming state is "a time saving state" or "b time saving state", even if the specific out-of-specification symbol is confirmed and displayed, the state does not shift to "c time saving state".

Next, using FIG. 5, the content of the jackpot game executed when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol is a big hit, and the transition after the big hit game is executed. The game state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment becomes a big hit and "special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 (4R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 4R normal big hit occurs and "4R big hit game" To execute. Further, when the result of the first hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 (6R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 6R normal big hit occurs and the "6R big hit game" is executed.

When the result of the second hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (8R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, an 8R normal big hit occurs and the "8R big hit game" is executed. Further, when the result of the second hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (10R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 10R normal big hit occurs and the "10R big hit game" is executed.
Here, in the "4R jackpot game", a round game (opening for a maximum of 30 seconds per round or 10 counts) for opening the jackpot 14 is performed four times with a predetermined interval in between, and the same applies to the "6R jackpot game". A round game is played 6 times with a similar interval in between. Further, in the "8R jackpot game", the same round game is performed eight times with the same interval in between, and in the "10R jackpot game", the same round game is performed 10 times with the same interval in between.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the number of prize balls for entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 is 3, and the number of prize balls for entering the other winning openings 13 is 10. It has become. Therefore, when the game ball is launched toward the right-handed area 3R in the open extension state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state), the ball enters the second starting port 12 with high frequency. By frequently acquiring "3" prize balls based on the entry into the second starting port 12, so-called "ball loss" can be suppressed.
In addition, the number of prize balls by entering the large prize opening 14 is 10. Further, the specified number of winnings for the large winning opening 14 is 10, and the specified number of winnings for the ordinary electric accessory (second starting opening 12) is 9.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to "1/6" in the non-time saving state (non-open extension state), and the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). ) Is set to "5/6".
The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is "0.3 seconds once" in the non-time saving state, and "2" in the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). "One second".
The fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 5 seconds on average in the non-time saving state and 1 second on average in the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state).

As shown in FIG. 9A, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is 20 seconds on average in the non-time saving state, 10 seconds on average in the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state), the arrival time saving state (b time saving state), and the specific time saving state. The average time is 5 seconds in (c time saving state).
In the effect display corresponding to the fluctuation of the special symbol, the probability of executing the reach and the accompanying reach effect (hereinafter, simply referred to as "reach") is about 9.2% in the non-time saving state, and the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state). It is about 3.1%, and about 1.7% in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) and the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state).

Next, with reference to FIG. 9C, the relationship between the presence or absence of reach and the fluctuation time for each gaming state will be described.
It takes an average of 5 to 15 seconds when the reach is not executed in a non-time saving state, and 20 to 120 seconds when the reach is executed. In addition, it takes 5 to 12 seconds when the reach is not executed in a short time state, and 15 to 60 seconds on average when the reach is executed.

Under the above configuration, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the player first shoots a game ball aiming at the left-handed area 3L (left-handed). ), Aim to generate a big hit in the first hit / fail judgment by entering the ball into the first starting port 11. Then, after the big hit is generated and the big hit game is executed, the game shifts to the big hit time saving state (a time saving state), and the opening time of the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) is extended, so that the game ball (Strengthen) and launch the game ball toward the right-handed area 3R (aiming to enter the second starting port 12 by right-handed).

In addition, regardless of whether the game state is a non-time saving state or a time saving state, a predetermined number of times of arrival (this embodiment) of a predetermined number of hits / misses (hit / fail judgment regarding a special symbol) executed without generating a big hit is performed. Then, when it is performed "900 times"), the state shifts to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), and the opening time of the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) is extended.

Further, when the specified out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed when the game state is the non-time saving state, the state shifts to the specific time saving state (c time saving state) without going through the big hit game, and the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port) 12) The opening time is extended. Even if the specified out-of-specification symbol is stopped and displayed in the time-saving state (a time-saving state, b time-saving state, c time-saving state), it is treated as a normal deviation (non-specific deviation), and based on the stop display of the specific out-of-specification symbol. , There is no transition to a specific time saving state.

In addition, when the specified missed symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit time saving state, the remaining number of times of the big hit time saving state and the number of times of the time saving state (specific time saving state) given by the specified missed symbol are compared, and it shifts to the one with the larger number of times. It may be configured to do.

In addition, a similar configuration can be considered for the short arrival time state. That is, when the operating condition of the arrival time saving state is satisfied in the big hit time saving state, the number of times remaining in the big hit time saving state is compared with the number of times of the time saving state (b time saving state) given by the establishment of the operating condition, and the number of times is large. It may be configured to shift to the other side.
In this way, the player with the most remaining times is always selected, so that the player is not disadvantaged.

Further, in the game machine 50, the prize ball amount usually increases in proportion to the number of round games. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit is better. , The possibility of winning a large number of prize balls is higher than when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit.
In this embodiment, there is no difference in the benefits given after the big hit game between the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit. Unlike the embodiment, a difference may be provided in both cases. For example, in the case where the result of the second hit / fail determination is a big hit, the privilege given after the big hit game may be larger than in the case where the result of the first hit / fail determination is a big hit. That is, the period of the open extension state (a time saving state) that shifts after the big hit game is longer in the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit than in the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit. May be good.

Further, the method of providing the difference in gain between the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the case where the result of the first hit / miss judgment is a big hit is not limited to this, and is given after the big hit game, for example. The benefits to be given may be the same, and a difference in gain may be provided depending on the amount of prize balls when the jackpot game is executed. Depending on the amount, the gain provided to the player may be different.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, the second starting port 12 and the like are arranged in the right-handed area 3R, and the winning frequency of the second starting port 12 is in the open extension state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). ), In the open extension state (big hit time reduction, arrival time reduction), it is configured to induce the launch of the game ball into the right-handed area 3R.

Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is made longer in the time-shortened state, and the probability of appearance of the reach is increased. In addition, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened in the b time reduction state and the c time reduction state, and the probability of appearance of reach is lowered.

In the pachinko machine 50, the game proceeds as follows.
First, the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is periodically executed by a hard interrupt about every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S70 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" will be executed periodically by the above interrupt.

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to recent improvements in technology, it is usually when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
When it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), each initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as the initial symbol) to the work area of the memory is performed. (Writing of the value, etc.) is performed (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S70).

When an affirmative determination of a normal interrupt is made (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number by +1 each time this process is executed, and adds +1 to the value of the initial value random number before executing this process, but the random number value before executing this process is the maximum. When the value is "3966", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order.

The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that increments by +1 each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process, and when the maximum value is "3966", it starts in the next process. It returns to "0" which is the value of, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The first value of the big hit determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. Assuming that this value is 250, the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "250", "251", "252" ... "3966", "0", "1", and so on.

When the big hit determination random number makes one round (3967 times, it is updated), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Performs an increment process. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes one round again, the operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations will be repeated. In the above example, when the random number for determining the jackpot becomes "249", it is one round, so the value after "249" is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "249", "87", "88" ... "3966", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to is the new value of the initial value random number.
The big hit symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value, which is the initial value "0". Return to.

The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from "0" to "996". Return to a certain "0".
In addition, the random number update process for hit determination is used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and other initial value random numbers, random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbol determination, reach judgment random numbers, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination are used for lottery of special symbols. use.
The reach determination random number update process (S40) following S35 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from "0" to "228", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value at the initial value. Return to a certain "0".

The number of values that reach in the non-time saving state (when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) is 21, the values are "0" to "20", and the value that reaches in the big hit time saving state (a time saving state). The number of values is 5, the values are "0" to "4", the number of values that reach the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) or the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) is 4, and the value is "0". "~" 3 ".

The random number update process (S45) for determining the fluctuation pattern following S40 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers of "0" to "1020", and is incremented by 1 for each process and the initial value is exceeded when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".
The random number update process (S46) for determining the outlier symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 3967 integers of "0" to "3966". Return to.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), the winning of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the winning of the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 13, the winning of the normal symbol operating gate 17, and the confirmation of the winning of the ball to the normal symbol operating gate 17 are performed. The input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 is executed.
The winning (winning) confirmation process (starting winning process) and the like for each starting port and operating port will be described later.

In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, and a reach determination random number are generated. Although it is acquired, the number of hold storages is limited to 4 at each of the 1st start port 11 and the 2nd start port 12, and when the hold memory is 4 full, the game ball is at the 1st start port 11. Alternatively, even if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, only the prize balls (3 pieces) are paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

Subsequently, a hit / fail determination process (S55) is performed as a condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not it is a big hit. When the pass / fail determination process (S55) is completed, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), the main control device 80 refers to the effect symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81 launch control device 84, the sub-integrated control device 83, the large winning opening solenoid 14b, etc. according to the progress of the game. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the prize confirmation process (S50) that there is a prize for the game ball at each prize opening on the game board 1, the prize ball data is output to the payout control device 81 in order to pay out the game ball as the prize ball. The process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub-integrated control device 83 is output to the effect symbol control device 82 in order to notify that an error is occurring when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 50. Execute each process to be performed.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the normal winning opening 13, and the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is larger than a predetermined number. It is a process of determining whether or not, and if there are many, it is determined to be fraudulent, and a notification to that effect is given. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main control device 80.

The above-mentioned residual processing following this processing is composed of the initial value random number update processing (S70), and is exactly the same processing as the above-mentioned S20. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the special symbol, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial value random number by executing the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. If the initial value random numbers (3967 ways from 0 to 3966) occur to the same extent when the big hit determination random number makes one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. Further, the above-mentioned hit determination random number update process (S35) may also be configured to be executed within the residual process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a start winning confirmation process for a normal symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a normal symbol start winning confirmation process) will be described. This normal symbol start winning confirmation process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine of FIG.
The start winning confirmation process (normal symbol start winning confirmation process) relating to the normal symbol shown in FIG. 12 determines whether or not there is a ball entering the normal symbol operating gate 17 (S100), and if there is a ball (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the reserved memory of the normal symbol is full (S102). In the case of a negative judgment (S102: no), various random numbers such as a random number for determining a hit of a normal symbol and a random number for determining a winning symbol (random number for determining a normal symbol) are extracted by the processing of S104, and the extracted various random numbers are used. As the hold storage, it is stored in the memory of the main control device 80 (a hold storage process for a normal drawing provided in the built-in RAM, which is not shown in FIG. 12) (up to four). Then, the display control of the normal symbol hold number display device 8 and the normal symbol hold number command transmission process to the effect symbol display device 82 and the sub-integrated control device 83 are performed (S106), and this process is terminated (returned).

Further, when it is determined in the processing of S100 that the game ball has not entered the normal symbol operating gate 17 (S100: no) and when the hold memory of the normal symbol is full (S102: yes). In that case, it will be a return as it is.

Next, the hit / fail determination process for the normal symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as the normal symbol hit / fail determination process) will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. This normal symbol hit / miss determination process is one of the subroutines of the pass / fail determination process (S55) of the main routine of FIG.
In the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (normal symbol hit / fail determination process), first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 12A for opening the second starting port 12 is operating (S110). When the ordinary electric accessory 12A is in operation (S110: yes), the process proceeds to the ordinary symbol game process as it is. Further, when the normal electric accessory 12A is not operating (S110: no), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S112). If it is not changing (S112: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is displayed (S114).

If the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S114: no), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the normal symbol (S116), and if there is a reserved memory of the normal symbol (S116: yes), the reserved memory of the normal symbol is stored. Decrement the number (S118) and move to S120. If there is no hold storage of the normal symbol (S116: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.

In S120, the oldest reserved memory is read (the reserved memory is erased), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set (that is, 1). If the affirmative judgment is made in S120 (S120: yes), the random number for determining the hit of the read normal symbol is collated with the hit value recorded in the time saving table (S122), and the process proceeds to S130 in FIG. When a negative determination is made (S120: no), the hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table in S124, and the process proceeds to S130 in FIG.

Here, in the present embodiment, if the jackpot probability for the special symbol is the normal probability (the time saving flag is "0"), the hit probability of the normal symbol is set to "1/6", and the time saving state (the time saving flag is set). If it is "1"), the probability of hitting a normal symbol is "5/6". Here, when the time saving flag is 1, it is usually in a gaming state in which the normal symbol probability fluctuation function is activated.

The probability of hitting a normal symbol (the probability that the result of a hit / fail judgment regarding a normal symbol will be a hit) is from the normal probability (“1/6” in this embodiment) to a high probability (“5/6” in this embodiment). It can be premised that the accessory continuous operation device (see S388 in FIG. 24), which started the operation when the jackpot game is started, has stopped the operation. In other words, it is generally a premise that the hit probability of a normal symbol fluctuates with a high probability that the accessory continuous operation device that was operating during the big hit game has finished the big hit game and has stopped operating. Is the target.
Therefore, when the time saving flag becomes "1", the hit probability of the normal symbol is not limited to the one that changes from the normal probability to the high probability unconditionally, and (1) the accessory continuous operation device is stopped. When the two conditions of (2) that the time saving flag is set to "1" are satisfied, the hit probability of the normal symbol may fluctuate with a high probability.

In S130 of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is a hit, and if it is a hit (S130: yes), the hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the hit symbol (S132), and the fluctuation pattern is determined (S134). ). After that, the normal symbol hit setting process is executed (S136), and the process proceeds to S140. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not a hit (S130: no), the deviation pattern is determined (S138), and the process proceeds to S140.
In the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern determined in S134 or S138) is whether the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment is correct or incorrect. Regardless of the hit pattern, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal gaming state (non-open extension state), it is always 5.0 seconds, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the open extension state. For example, it is always 1.0 second.

After that, the process shifts to S140, the fluctuation start of the normal symbol display device 7 and the normal symbol fluctuation start command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S140), and the process shifts to the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol hit setting process (S136) of this embodiment, if an affirmative judgment is made in S130 during the non-open extension state, the normal electric accessory 12A is set once in 0.3 seconds. .. Further, when an affirmative judgment is made in S130 during the open extension state, the normal electric accessory 12A is set to open once in 2 seconds.
In S112 of FIG. 13, when the normal symbol is changing (S112: yes), the process shifts to S146 shown in FIG. 15 (a). In S146, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S146: yes), the corresponding normal symbol confirmation symbol display process is performed (S148), and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command for displaying the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the normal symbol display device 7 to stop at the confirmed symbol. If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S146: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game processing as it is.

In S114 of FIG. 13, when the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S114: yes), the process proceeds to S150 shown in FIG. 15 (b). In S150, it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol display time has expired. When the confirmed symbol display time ends (S150: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol ends (S152), and it is determined whether or not the combination is a hit of the normal symbol (S154). If the combination of normal symbols is a hit (S154: yes), the normal symbol hit start effect processing is performed (S156), and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game processing. If the final symbol display time has not ended (S150: no), or if the combination of normal symbols is lost (S154: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.

16 to 17, a normal symbol game process performed by opening the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) will be described. The normal symbol game process is a process executed after the normal symbol hit / miss determination process is executed.
As shown in FIG. 16, when the normal symbol game processing is started, it is first determined whether or not the normal electric accessory 12A is in operation (S160). When the ordinary electric accessory 12A is operating (S160: yes), it is determined whether the ordinary electric accessory 12A is open (S162). On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory 12A is not in operation (S160: no), this process ends (returns) as it is.

If the normal electric accessory 12A is not open (S162: no), it is determined whether the normal symbol hit end effect is in progress (S164), and if the normal symbol hit end effect is not in progress (S164: no), the normal symbol hit start effect is in progress. It is confirmed whether the time has passed (S166), and if the normal symbol hit start effect time has passed (S166: yes), the process proceeds to the normal electric accessory opening process (S168), and the process ends.
The ordinary electric accessory opening process (S168) of this embodiment opens the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) based on the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 12A set in S136 described above (closed state). Open from).

If the ordinary electric accessory 12A is open in the process of S162 of FIG. 16 (S162: yes), the process proceeds to S170 of FIG. 17 (a). Then, it is determined whether or not nine balls (specified number) have entered the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) (S170). When the specified number is reached (S170: yes), the normal electric accessory closing process (S174) is performed, the normal symbol hit end effect process is executed (S176), and the process ends. On the other hand, if there are no 9 balls (specified number) in the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) (S170: no), whether or not the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12A has ended. Is determined (S172). In the case of an affirmative determination (S172: yes), the process proceeds to S174. In the case of a negative determination (S172: no), the process ends as it is.

If the normal symbol hit end effect is being produced in the process of S164 of FIG. 16 (S164: yes), the process proceeds to S180 shown in FIG. 17 (b), and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol hit end effect time has elapsed (S180). ). If the normal symbol hit end effect time has elapsed (S180: yes), the normal symbol hit end command transmission process (S182) is executed, and in this process, the normal symbol hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. End the normal symbol game. If the end effect time per normal symbol has not elapsed (S180: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, a prize confirmation process relating to the special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a special symbol prize confirmation process) will be described. This special symbol winning confirmation process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine of FIG.
When the special symbol winning confirmation process is activated, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port switch 11a (S200). Then, if the judgment is affirmative (S200: yes), the random number for determining the jackpot, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, the random number for reaching determination, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, the random number for determining the outlier symbol, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first It is determined whether or not the reserved memory is full (4 in this embodiment) (S202). Further, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (S200: yes), the main control device 80 instructs the payout control device 81 to pay out the prize balls (3 pieces). It is configured to output a signal.

If the first hold storage is not full (S202: no), the process proceeds to S204, each of the above random numbers is stored in the storage area as the first hold storage, and the number of lights of the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is displayed. The number is increased by 1, and "1" is added to the counter indicating the number of the first reserved storages to increase the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18. Then, a hold number command (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) indicating the number of hold memories (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold memory) related to the first special symbol that has not been digested (not subject to the pass / fail judgment). Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and shifts to S206.

In S206, the main control device 80 executes a look-ahead determination process for the newly generated hold memory (first hold memory) related to the first special symbol, and shifts the process to S210. The look-ahead determination process of S206 will be described later with reference to S216 with reference to FIG.
On the other hand, when it is determined in S202 that four first hold storages are stored (S202: yes), the hold storage (first hold storage) is not stored and a counter indicating the number of first hold storages is stored. And the transition to S210 without increasing the number of lights of the first special symbol hold number display device 18.

When it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (S200: no), when it is determined affirmatively in S202 (S202: yes), and after the execution of S206, the process proceeds to S210. Based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 12.
Then, in the case of affirmative judgment (S210: yes), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, the outlier symbol determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second It is determined whether or not the reserved memory is full (4 in this embodiment) (S212). Further, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 (S210: yes), the main control device 80 instructs the payout control device 81 to pay out the prize balls (3 pieces). It is configured to output a signal.

If the second hold storage is not full (S212: no), the process proceeds to S214, each of the above random numbers is stored as the second hold storage, and "1" is added to the counter indicating the number of the second hold storage. Increase the number of lights of the second special symbol hold number display device 19. Then, a hold number command (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) indicating the number of hold memories (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold memory) related to the second special symbol that has not been digested (not subject to the pass / fail judgment). Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and shifts to S216.

In S216, the main control device 80 executes a look-ahead determination process for the hold storage (second hold storage) related to the newly generated second special symbol. Then, when S216 is executed, this process ends (returns).
On the other hand, if there are four second hold memories in S212 (S212: yes), the hold memory (second hold memory) is not stored, and a counter indicating the number of second hold memories and a second special symbol hold number display are displayed. This process ends (returns) without increasing the number of lights of the device 18. Further, even when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (S210: no), this process is terminated.

Next, using FIG. 19, a process of performing a preliminary determination (preliminary determination prior to the determination of whether or not the newly generated reserved memory is correct) is performed on the value of the big hit determination random number or the like corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory, that is, , The look-ahead determination process (S206, S216) will be described. This process is called from the special symbol winning confirmation process.

When the look-ahead determination process is activated, the main control device 80 sets a specific value (a jackpot that becomes a jackpot) for the jackpot determination random number related to the hold storage newly generated in S220 (first hold storage in S206, second hold storage in S216). Value) is determined. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S220; yes), the process proceeds to the process of S222, and when a negative determination is made (S220; no), the process proceeds to the process of S224.
Here, in S222, the main control device 80 determines that the big hit determination random number related to the newly generated hold storage (first hold storage, second hold storage) is a specific value (big hit value that becomes a big hit). The read-ahead command 1 shown is generated, transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is returned.

In S224, which shifts through the negative determination of S220, the main control device 80 sets the reach determination random number related to the newly generated reserved memory (first reserved memory, second reserved memory) to a predetermined value (out of reach in the effect display). It is determined whether or not the value is such that the effect is to be executed. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S224; yes), the process proceeds to the process of S226, and when a negative determination is made (S224; no), the process proceeds to the process of S228.
Here, in S226, the main control device 80 generates a look-ahead command 2 indicating that the newly generated hold storage (first hold storage, second hold storage) is a predetermined value (value indicating that the reach is performed). Then, it is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is returned.

When the process shifts to the processing of S228, the main control device 80 does not have the above-mentioned specific value (big hit value that becomes a big hit) for the big hit determination random number related to the newly generated hold storage (first hold storage, second hold storage). Moreover, the look-ahead command 3 indicating that the value is not the above-mentioned predetermined value (value for performing reach) is generated, transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is returned. The main control device 80 determines whether or not to output the pre-reading commands 1 to 3 before outputting them (for example, determined by a random number lottery), and only when it is determined to output the pre-reading commands 1 to 1. 3 may be output.

In this embodiment, the read-ahead determination command and the hold number instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as individual commands, but the contents of these two commands are generated into one command for sub-integrated control. A configuration for transmitting to the device 83 is also conceivable.
Further, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first hold number command or the second hold number command (second hold storage number instruction command), the effect symbol display device 6 according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command. An instruction signal for changing the number of reserved storages displayed above is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82.

Next, the hit / fail determination process for the special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as the special symbol hit / fail determination process) will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 26. This special figure hit / fail determination process is one of the subroutines of the hit / fail determination process (S55) of the main routine shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 20, when the special symbol winning / failing determination process is activated, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the jackpot flag (S320). When the special electric accessory is in operation (S320: yes), the process shifts to the jackpot game process. Further, if the determination in S320 is a negative determination (S320: no), the special symbol is not changing (S322: no), and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S324: no), the process proceeds to S330 in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (above, reserved memory according to S214 of FIG. 18) (S330).

If there is this hold memory (S330: yes), the second hold memory number is decremented (S332), and the process proceeds to S338.
On the other hand, if there is no second hold memory (S330: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first hold memory (above, hold memory according to S204 of FIG. 18) (S334). Then, if there is the first reserved memory (S334: yes), the number of the first reserved memory is decremented (S336), and the process proceeds to S338.

If there is no first hold storage (S334: no), the standby command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S337), and then the process proceeds to the jackpot game process. This standby command is a command indicating that the pachinko machine 50 is in the "standby state (so-called" customer waiting state) "without the special symbol changing.
Further, in the pachinko machine 50, when neither the first reserved storage nor the second reserved storage is “zero” in this way, the second reserved storage is preferentially processed.

In S338, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (that is, 1). Here, when the probability variation flag is 1, it means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability state.
If a positive judgment is made in the process of S338 (S338: yes), the big hit determination random number read in S204 or S214 is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S340).
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the processing of S338 (S338: no), the random number for determining the jackpot read in S204 or S214 is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S344).
Then, based on the determination of S340 or S344, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S350).

Here, since the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment does not have the probability variation function of the special symbol, a negative determination is uniformly made in S338. However, in the pachinko machine 50 having the probability variation function of the special symbol, a positive judgment is made in S338. The pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment may also be provided with a probability variation function of a special symbol.
Further, the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment does not have a function of stepwise setting the jackpot probability of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol, but the pachinko machine 50 having the setting function has a set value at that time in S350. It is judged as a big hit (big hit judgment) with different probabilities in stages according to the above.

When it is determined to be a big hit in S350 (S350: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using a random number for determining the big hit symbol (S352).
Then, when the result of the "first hit / fail determination" is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol read by decrementing the first reserved memory (S352).

If the result of the "second hit / fail determination" is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol read by decrementing the second reserved memory.
Here, the main control device 80 decrements the first hold memory, collates the random number for determining the jackpot read with the hit value, and determines whether or not it is a jackpot, which corresponds to the "first hit / fail determination". Further, decrementing the second hold memory and collating the random number for determining the jackpot read with the hit value to determine whether or not it is a jackpot corresponds to the "second hit / fail determination".

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, in the process of S352 that shifts through the first hit / fail determination, the jackpot symbol is "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 1 (4R normal jackpot symbol)" or " It is determined to be one of "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Design 2 (6R Normal Big Hit Design)". Further, in the process of S352 that shifts through the second hit / fail determination, it is either "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (8R normal big hit symbol)" or "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (10R normal big hit symbol)". It is determined.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is determined in the process of S352, the process shifts to the variation pattern determination process (S354).
In this fluctuation pattern determination process (S354), the jackpot variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern. Here, the fluctuation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (the fluctuation time of the special symbol) is specified by the fluctuation pattern, but the fluctuation executed when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as jackpot fluctuation). ) Corresponds to the effect display (variable display of the effect pattern), the reach (reach display followed by the reach effect) is uniformly performed. Therefore, regardless of the gaming state (open extension state, non-open extension state) of the pachinko machine 50, the long fluctuation time (longer than the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong) is determined. There is a high possibility that

Then, after the fluctuation pattern determination process and the jackpot setting process (S356), the process proceeds to the process of S364.
Here, the jackpot setting process is determined by the jackpot symbol (see FIGS. 5A and 5B), and the gaming state after the jackpot game is executed (in the first embodiment, the time is shortened or the pachinko machine has a probability change function). In the machine 50, it is a process of acquiring information (opening time of big hit, opening pattern, ending time of big hit, number of rounds, etc.) related to a big hit game (whether it becomes a high probability state or a time saving state, etc.).
On the other hand, if it is determined to be out of place in S350 (S350: no), the out of place symbol is determined (S358). Then, when the outlier symbol is determined, the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S360). When the fluctuation pattern is set in this way, the process proceeds to the process of S364 after the deviation setting process is performed (S362).

Here, the disconnection setting process of S362 will be described with reference to FIG. 22 (a).
When the disconnection setting process is started, it is determined in S362e whether or not the value of the time saving flag is "1" (S362e). Here, in the present embodiment, the time saving flags are the first time saving flag set when the game state is "a time saving state" and the first time saving flag set when the game state is "b time saving state". A two-time saving flag and a third time-saving flag set when the game state is "c time-saving state" are planned.
If an affirmative judgment is made in S362e (S362e: yes), the process proceeds to S362g after executing S362f, and if a negative judgment is made in S362e (S362e: no), S362f is skipped and the process proceeds to S362g.

Here, in S362f, a process of reducing the number of time reductions to "-1" is performed. That is, the remaining number of times (time reduction number) of the hit / fail judgment that can be executed in the time reduction state is decremented by "1".
In this embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot time reduction state is entered, the number of time reductions is set to "100 times" (see S546 in FIG. 30), and the number of hit / fail judgments executed in the normal probability state is ". When "900 times" is reached, the state shifts to the arrival time reduction state, and the time reduction number is set to "900 times" (see S452 in FIG. 26). Further, when the specified out-of-specification symbol is confirmed and displayed, the state shifts to the specific time reduction state, and the number of time reductions is set to "50 times" (see S548 in FIG. 26).

Then, in S362f, each time the variation display of the special symbol is started, the time reduction number is set to "-1", and when the time reduction number is S362b, the variation display that becomes "0" is stopped. The value of the time saving flag is changed from "1" to "0". However, unlike this embodiment, when the value of the corresponding time reduction flag is "1", the process of reducing the number of time reductions to "-1" may be performed when the stop display of the special symbol is displayed.

In S362g, the value of the arrival counter is incremented by "1". Here, the arrival counter is a counter for counting the number of hit / fail determinations executed in the normal probability state, and in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the arrival counter is set when the jackpot game is executed or the ram is cleared. It is initialized (value is set to "0") (see FIG. 5D).
As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, when the gaming state is the normal probability state, the number of “win / fail determinations regarding special symbols” executed without causing a big hit is counted.

When S362g is executed, the process shifts to S362h, and it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival counter has reached the specified number of arrivals. Here, in the normal probability state, when the number of hit / fail judgments executed without generating a big hit reaches the specified number of arrivals (900 is exemplified in this embodiment), the game state is shortened (the game state is shortened without going through the big hit game). b) Shift to the time saving state).
If a negative determination is made in S362h (S362h: no), the disengagement setting process is returned. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in S362h (S362h: yes), after executing the process of setting the arrival flag value to "1" (S362i) and the process of initializing the arrival counter (S362j). , Returns the off setting process. The arrival counter is a flag indicating that the number of hit / fail determinations (variation display) has reached the specified number of arrivals in the normal probability state, and the value is set to "1" when the number of arrivals is reached.

Here, in S360, when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that generates reach (the above-mentioned predetermined value), the variation pattern table considering the game state at that time and the variation pattern determination random number are used. Use to determine the variation pattern. Here, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of order, the case where the reach (reach display and the subsequent reach effect) is performed in the variable display of the effect symbol is referred to as "out of reach", and the case where the reach is not performed is referred to as "out of normal". Will be referred to as.
If the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong and the reach is not performed, and the gaming state is the non-open extension state, the fluctuation pattern is referred to in the "normal deviation and non-open extension fluctuation pattern table". When the game state is the open extension state, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the "variation pattern table for out-of-normal and open extension".

If the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of reach and the reach is performed (in the case of out of reach) and the game state is the non-open extension state, refer to "Variation pattern table for out of reach and non-open extension". When the game state is the open extension state, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the “variation pattern table for out-of-reach and open extension”. In this case as well, the fluctuation time determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern table for open extension is determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern table for non-open extension, as in the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit. It is said to be shorter than the fluctuation time.
Generally, when out of normal (when not accompanied by reach display and subsequent reach effect), "the variation pattern determined by referring to the variation pattern table for out of normal and non-open extension is when out of reach (reach display and subsequent reach). (When accompanied by an effect) Specify a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the "variation pattern table for out-of-reach and non-open extension".

Returning to FIG. 21 and further explaining, the process proceeds to S364 following S356 or S362. In this S364, a hold number command indicating the number of hold storages decremented in S332 or S336 described above is transmitted to the sub-integrated device 83.
In S366 following S364, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result (first winning / failing determination or second winning / failing determination) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S366), and the process proceeds to the jackpot game process.

Here, the data transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in S366 is "data indicating the result of the hit / miss determination (data indicating the result of the hit / miss)" and "when the result of the hit / fail judgment is the big hit, the hit is the big hit. Data indicating the type (for example, in the pachinko machine 50 having a probability variation function, data indicating that the jackpot generated is a normal jackpot, or data indicating that the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot) "and" the result of the hit / fail determination is In the case of deviation, the fluctuation start command (display control command) that includes "data indicating whether the deviation is reach deviation or normal deviation" and "variation pattern data (variation pattern command) that specifies the fluctuation time" be.
Further, in this "variation start command (display control command)", data for specifying a random number for determining a missed symbol acquired when a game ball enters the starting ports 11 and 12 (in the modified example 2 described later, the data is used). Non-specific non-specific data, non-specific non-specific data) are also included.

The fluctuation start command may include information on the value of the time saving counter (time saving counter subtracted when performing S362b in FIG. 22) (that is, information on the remaining number of times in the time saving state) to be subtracted in the process of S362. can. For example, when the fluctuation is the final fluctuation that starts while maintaining the time saving state, the information for identifying that the starting fluctuation display is the final fluctuation (the fluctuation in which the number of time reductions is "0" in S362). Information that identifies something) can be included. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83, which has received the information that can identify whether or not it is the final variation from the main control device 80, can execute the fanning effect according to the content of the information.

Further, the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbol by the process of S366, but the main control device 80 also starts the variation of the special symbol almost at the same time.
Returning to FIG. 20 and further explaining, when it is determined in S322 of FIG. 20 that the special symbol is changing (S322: yes), the process shifts to S370 of FIG. (Based on) is determined. Then, in the case of a negative determination (S370: no), the process proceeds to the jackpot game process as it is. On the other hand, in the case of an affirmative determination (S370: yes), the big hit game process is performed after the definite symbol display process (S372) is performed. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command for displaying the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the confirmed symbol. Let me.

When it is determined in S324 of FIG. 20 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S324: yes), the process proceeds to S374 of FIG. 24, and it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has expired. In the case of a negative determination (S374: no), the jackpot game process is performed.
On the other hand, in the case of an affirmative determination (S374: yes) in S374, the display of the confirmed symbol is finished (S376), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed special symbol is a symbol that becomes a big hit (S378).

When it is determined in S378 that the symbol is a big hit (S378: yes), it is determined in S380 whether or not the time saving flag (first time saving flag, second time saving flag or third time saving flag) is 1. If any of the 1st time saving flag, the 2nd time saving flag and the 3rd time saving flag is 1 (S380: yes), the time saving flag (1st time saving flag, 2nd time saving flag or 3rd time saving flag) is set in S382. Is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S384. On the other hand, if none of the time saving flags (first time saving flag, second time saving flag and third time saving flag) is 1 (S380: no), the process proceeds to S384 as it is.

That is, in S382, if the value of the first time saving flag is 1, the value of the first time saving flag is set to 0, and if the value of the second time saving flag is 1, the value of the second time saving flag is set to 0, and the third If the value of the time saving flag is 1, the value of the third time saving flag is set to 0.

In S384, a state specification command is transmitted. In this case, a "command indicating that the game state is a normal probability / non-open extension state (that is, a normal state)" is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. That is, during the jackpot game, the game state becomes the normal probability / non-open extension state (normal state).
Following S384, in S386, the jackpot flag is set by the condition device operation start process, and in the subsequent S388, the accessory continuous operation device is operated.
When S388 is performed, the jackpot start effect processing is performed in the subsequent S390, and the jackpot game processing is performed. Here, when the jackpot start effect processing is performed, the main control device 80 gives a command indicating that the jackpot game is started and information related to the jackpot game (big hit opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.). Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S378, when it is determined that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a symbol that becomes a big hit (S378: no), the process proceeds to S398 of FIG. 25, and it is determined whether or not the first time saving flag is "1".

That is, in S398, it is determined whether or not the jackpot time is currently shortened. Then, when the value of the first time saving flag is 1 (S398: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival flag is 1 (S404), and when affirmative determination is made, S450 (FIG. FIG. 26). That is, even if the jackpot time saving state is being executed, when the specified number of arrivals is reached (when the value of the arrival flag becomes 1,) the state shifts to the arrival time saving state. The details of S450 will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in S404 (S404), it is determined in S406 whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S406). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S406: no), the process proceeds to S470 as it is.
On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is "0" (when the final fluctuation is executed while maintaining the profit of the jackpot time reduction state), the process shifts to S408, and whether or not this deviation is a specific deviation (that is, that is). (Whether or not the deviated symbol confirmed and displayed in S372 is a specific deviated symbol) is determined.

If a negative determination is made in S408 (when the definite symbol displayed in S372 is a non-specific deviant symbol), the first time saving flag is set to "0" in S410, and the process proceeds to S470.
On the other hand, when the current deviation is a specific deviation (S408: yes), the process proceeds to S458 (see FIG. 26). The details of S458 will be described later. Here, in the present embodiment, in the final fluctuation executed while maintaining the profit of the jackpot time saving state, when the transition to the specific time saving state occurs, the specific time saving state is restarted, but the final fluctuation In the above, even if the transition to the specific time saving state occurs, the specific time saving state may not be started again.

If the first time saving flag is not "1" in S398 (S398: no), the process proceeds to S412, and it is determined whether or not the second time saving flag is "1". That is, in S412, it is determined whether or not the arrival time is currently shortened.
Then, when the value of the second time saving flag is 1 (S412: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival flag is 1 (S414), and when the affirmative determination is made, S450 (FIG. FIG. 26). However, as described above, since it is actually impossible that the value of the arrival flag is set to 1 during the arrival time reduction state, a negative determination is usually made in S414.

When a negative determination is made in S414, it is determined in S416 whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S416). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S416: no), the process proceeds to S470 as it is.
On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is "0" (when the final fluctuation is executed while maintaining the profit of the arrival time reduction state), the process shifts to S418, and whether or not this deviation is a specific deviation. Is determined.

If a negative determination is made in S418, the second time saving flag is set to "0" in S430, and the process proceeds to S470.
On the other hand, if the current deviation is a specific deviation (S418: yes), the process proceeds to S458 (see FIG. 26).
Here, in the present embodiment, in the final fluctuation executed while maintaining the profit of the arrival time saving state, when the transition to the specific time saving state occurs, the specific time saving state is restarted, but the final fluctuation In the above, even if a transition to a specific time saving state occurs, the time saving state may not be started again.

If the second time saving flag is not "1" in S412 (S412: no), the process proceeds to S436 in FIG. 26, and it is determined whether or not the third time saving flag is "1". That is, in S436, it is determined whether or not it is currently in a specific time saving state.
Then, when the value of the third time saving flag is 1 (S436: yes), the process proceeds to S438, and it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival flag is 1 (S438). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in S438 (S438; yes), the process proceeds to S450.
When a negative determination is made in S438 (S438: no), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S440). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S440: no), the process proceeds to S470 as it is.

On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is "0" (when the final fluctuation is executed while maintaining the profit of the specific time reduction state), the process shifts to S444, and whether or not this deviation is a specific deviation. Is determined.
If a negative determination is made in S444, the third time saving flag is set to "0" in S446, and the process proceeds to S470.
On the other hand, when the current deviation is a specific deviation (S444: yes), the process proceeds to S458 (see FIG. 26).
Here, in the present embodiment, in the final fluctuation executed while maintaining the profit of the specific time saving state, when the opportunity to shift to the specific time saving state occurs, the time saving state is started again. , Even if a transition to a specific time saving state occurs, the specific time saving state may not be started again.

If a negative determination is made in S436 (S436: no), that is, if none of the time reduction flag values is 1, the process proceeds to S448 and it is determined whether or not the arrival flag value is "1". do. Then, when an affirmative determination is made in S448 (S448: yes), a process of setting the arrival flag value to "0" (S450), a process of setting the number of time reductions (S452), and a value of the second time reduction flag. After performing the process (S454) in which "1" is set, the process proceeds to S470.
Here, the case where the affirmative judgment is made in S448 indicates the case where the gaming state shifts to the "reached time saving state", and in that case, "900 times" is set as the time saving number in S452. In addition, when shifting to the "reached time shortened state", the opening extension function of shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory is set.

When a negative determination is made in S448 (S448: no), it is determined in S456 whether or not the current deviation is a specific deviation (whether or not the specific deviation symbol is confirmed and displayed in S372). Then, if a negative determination is made in S456, the process proceeds to S470 as it is.
On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is made in S456, the process proceeds to S470 after performing the process of setting the number of time reductions (S458) and the process of setting the third time reduction flag to "1" (S460). When the third time saving flag is set to "1" in this S460, the state shifts to the open extension state (c time saving state).
Here, the case where the affirmative judgment is made in S456 indicates the case where the gaming state shifts to the "specific time saving state", and in that case, "50 times" is set as the time saving number in S458. In addition, when shifting to the "specific time saving state", the opening extension function of shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory is set.

Then, after performing S460, if a negative determination is made in S456 (S456: no), the process proceeds to S470.

In S470, the main control device 80 issues a state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change, whether or not the time is shortened, and the sub-integrated control device 83 after the special symbol determination time (600 ms). And shift to the jackpot game processing.
In the case of this embodiment, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the special symbol hit / miss determination process is after the special symbol confirmation time, but at the start of the special symbol change. In addition, the status specification command may be transmitted even when the power is restored.

Here, the contents of the state specification command transmitted in S470 will be described with reference to FIG. 27 (a).
In the process of S470 that shifts to (S454) after setting the value of the second time saving flag to 1, the second time saving state transition designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the main control device 80 shifts to the sub-integrated control device 83 to reach the time saving state is transmitted.
Further, in the process of S470 that shifts to (S460) after setting the value of the third time saving flag to 1, a third time saving state transition designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the main control device 80 shifts to the specific time saving state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.

Further, in the process of S470 that shifts to (S410) after setting the value of the first time saving flag to 0, the first time saving state end designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the jackpot time saving state ends is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.
Further, in the process of S470 that shifts to (S430) after setting the value of the second time saving flag to 0, the second time saving state end designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the arrival time saving state ends is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.

Further, in the process of S470 that shifts to (S446) after setting the value of the third time saving flag to 0, the third time saving state transition designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the specific time saving state ends is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.

Similarly, the state designation command in S384 of FIG. 24 is a command for designating the end of the time saving state end specification command (a time saving state, b time saving state, or c time saving state). That is, a command indicating that the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, or c time saving state) is terminated is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.

Further, the state designation command in S556 of FIG. 30, which will be described later, is a jackpot time saving state start designation command. That is, a command indicating that the main control device 80 shifts to the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.
Further, in the jackpot start effect process of S390 in FIG. 24 described above, a command indicating to start the jackpot game is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.
Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the above command executes a process of setting the display mode of the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 35).

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30.
First, as shown in FIG. 28, in the jackpot game process, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S500). When it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes), the large winning opening 14 is open (S502), and it is determined that the large winning opening 14 is closed. (S502: no), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is closed during the interval between round games (S506).

If it is not even during the interval between round games (S506: no), it is determined whether the jackpot end effect is in progress (S508). If this is also a negative determination (S508: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect of starting the big hit game has elapsed (S510). When the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S510: yes), the jackpot opening process (S512) is performed to end (return) the jackpot game process.
In S500, when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the jackpot game process is terminated. Further, in S510, even if the jackpot start effect time has not elapsed (S510: no), the jackpot game process is terminated.

If it is determined that the large winning opening 14 is open (S502: yes), the process proceeds to S514 in FIG. 29, and it is determined whether or not 10 large winning openings 14 have been won. In this embodiment, the prescribed number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 is 10, but it may be 8 or 9, and is not particularly limited.
If 10 pieces have not been won in the large winning opening 14 (S514: no), the process proceeds to S516 to determine whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has expired. When the opening time ends (S516: yes), the process proceeds to S518. If the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is not finished (S516: no), the big hit game process is finished (returned) as it is.
In S514, when 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 14 (S514: yes), the big winning opening closing process (S518) is performed, the big hit interval process (S520) is performed, and the big hit game process is completed (S514: yes). Return).

Return to FIG. 28. If it is determined in S506 of FIG. 28 that the interval is in progress (S506: yes), the process proceeds to S522 of FIG. 29 to determine whether or not the interval time between round games has elapsed. When the interval time between round games has elapsed (S522: yes), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 was opened immediately before the final round (S524). If the interval time between round games has not elapsed (S522: no), the jackpot game process is terminated (returned) as it is. In S524, if it is the final round (S524: yes), the jackpot end effect process (S526) is performed, and the jackpot game process is completed (returned).

In S524, if it is not the final round (S524: no), the process of opening the big winning opening 14 (S528) is performed, and the big hit game process is finished (returned). In the process of opening / closing the large winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub-integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect according to the round.

Return to FIG. 28. If it is determined in S508 of FIG. 28 that the jackpot end effect is in progress (S508: yes), the process proceeds to S530 of FIG. 30 to determine whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. Then, if the jackpot end effect time has not elapsed (S530: no), the jackpot game process is terminated (returned).
On the other hand, when the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S530: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S532), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S534).

Then, when S534 is executed, it shifts to S544, and it is determined whether or not to shift to a shorter time in the next game state.
In this embodiment, a positive determination is uniformly made in S544, and subsequently, a process of setting the number of time reductions (S546) and a process of setting the time reduction flag to 1 (S548) are performed. Here, when the time reduction flag is set to 1 in S548, an opening extension function for shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol, and extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set.

When the processing of S548 is performed or when a negative determination is made in S544 (S544: no), the process proceeds to S550, and it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival counter is a "positive number". Then, when an affirmative determination is made in S550 (S550: yes), the value of the arrival counter is initialized (the value is set to "0"), and the process proceeds to S554. If a negative determination is made in S550 (S550: no), the process proceeds to S554 as it is.
That is, in the pachinko machine 50, when a big hit is generated or the main control device 80 is subjected to a ram clear process, the arrival counter is initialized. In this case, when the number of times of the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) executed in the normal state after the initialization becomes "900 times", the state shifts to the arrival time shortening state.

In S554, the main control device 80 performs a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in subsequent S556, transmits a state designation command to the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, the jackpot game process is returned.
That is, in S556, a command indicating that the time saving state (big hit time saving) of transition via the big hit game is reached is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.
Here, in S546, the number of time reductions ends the big hit game executed with the result of the first hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the first special symbol) or the second hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the second special symbol) as a big hit. When doing so, it is set to "100 times".

Next, the effect control and the like executed by the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 34.
In the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on each command transmitted from the main control device 80, and displays on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. It produces an effect, controls the sound effect generated from the speaker 66, and controls the light emitting mode of the LED / lamp 26 for lighting.

First, FIG. 31A shows the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 when the game state is the “non-time saving state”.
Regardless of whether the game state is the "non-time saving state" or the "time saving state", when the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is executed based on the game ball entering the starting ports 11 and 12. The change of the special symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. Then, in response to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect symbols in the left and right start to fluctuate (scroll fluctuation) in the vertical direction in the main display area 6H of the effect symbol display device 6.

In the main display area 6H, when the fluctuation time (variation time of the special symbol) specified by the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern elapses, the operation is stopped in a combination indicating the result of the hit / fail determination. In this embodiment, the variation of the effect symbol is performed by displaying the three-digit constituent symbols in the main display area 6H, but the number of the constituent symbols may be one or other than three. There may be a plurality of scrolls, and the scroll direction may be horizontal. In the main display area 6H, the constituent symbol displayed on the left side is referred to as a left effect symbol 6L, the constituent symbol displayed on the right side is referred to as a right effect symbol 6R, and the constituent symbol displayed in the center is referred to as a middle effect symbol 6C.

Further, a related matter display unit 6F appears on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and for example, a character, a moving image, a live-action image, or the like is used to execute a related effect for enlivening the variation and stop display of the effect symbol. Or display comments, warnings, etc. issued to the player.
However, when the "game state is the non-time saving state", the general left-handed suggestion effect LH that urges the player to "left-handed" the game ball is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. When the "game state is a non-time saving state", a display suggesting a launch mode of the game ball (for example, a general left-handed suggestion effect LH) is used except for the left-handed suggestion effect LS1, LS2, and LS3 described later. May not be done at all.

This general left-handed suggestion effect LH is composed of an arrow L1 pointing in the left direction and a character display L2 displaying "Please hit left" displayed at a position away from the arrow L1.
While this "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" is appearing, the player usually weakens the firing intensity of the game ball, causes the fired game ball to flow down the left-handed area 3L, and attempts to advance the game.

By displaying this general left-handed suggestion effect LH when the game state changes, the player is aimed at which game area (either the left-handed area 3L or the right-handed area 3R) the game ball. It is conceivable to notify if it should be fired.
In that case, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the display may be terminated on the assumption that it is already known in which game area the game should be played.
It is also conceivable to display when it is detected that the game ball has been hit into the right-handed area 3R when the left-handed game is recommended (the game state is the non-time saving state). In this case, when it is detected that the firing position has been corrected in the recommended game area (that is, the left-handed area 3L), the display is terminated, so that the game area is different from the recommended game area (that is, the right-handed area 3R). It is possible to suppress the irregular game of.

Further, when the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the main display area 6H is displayed large in the substantially center of the effect symbol display device 6.
In addition, when the game state shifts in the non-time saving state, the display suggesting left-handed hitting (general left-handed hitting suggestion effect LH, etc.) may not be performed except immediately after the shift. That is, in the case of suggesting that the launch mode of the game ball is switched immediately after the transition (switching from right-handed in the time-saving state to left-handed in the non-time-saving state), for example, left-handed suggestion effects LS1 and LS2 described later. , LS3. Then, after the transition to the non-time saving state, the display suggesting the launch mode of the game ball is not displayed, and when right-handed hitting is detected in the non-time-saving state (for example, the normal symbol operating gate 17 provided in the right-handed area 3R) When a game ball is detected), a warning display or the like may be displayed.

Further, regardless of whether the game state is the "non-time saving state" or the "time saving state", the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 displays a variable display for displaying the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol. In addition to the area 6H, the first reserved symbol display area 6D and the second reserved symbol display area 6E can appear.
The first reserved symbol display area 6D displays the reserved symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved symbol) 6d corresponding to the reserved memory (first reserved memory) acquired based on the game ball entering the first starting port 11. It is an area that can display up to four. Further, the second reserved symbol display area 6E is a reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory (second reserved memory) acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting port 12 (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved symbol). 6e is an area in which up to four can be displayed.

In FIG. 31, it is indicated by “black circles” that the reserved symbols are displayed in the reserved storage number display areas 6D and 6E, and “white circles” indicate that they are not displayed. When the game state is the "non-time saving state", when the player shoots the game ball aiming at the left-handed area 3L, the first hold memory is accumulated, but the second hold memory is hard to be accumulated. Further, as will be described later, when the game state is the "time saving state", when the player shoots the game ball aiming at the right-handed area 3R, the second hold memory is accumulated, but the first hold memory is hard to be accumulated. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is displayed, the effect symbol starts to fluctuate in the main display area 6H. That is, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command, as shown in FIG. 31A, the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the variation of the left effect symbol 6L, the middle effect symbol 6C, and the right effect symbol 6R.
Then, when it is decided to perform reach, when it is time to execute the reach display, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R are stopped and displayed with the same number to reach. Perform the display. At this time, the character information M1 "reach" is displayed on the screen 6a, and the reach effect is started.

Further, when the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern described above (the fluctuation time of the special symbol) elapses, the combination stops in the main display area 6H in a combination indicating the result of the hit / fail determination.
At this time, if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit, after the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the changing medium effect symbol 6C is replaced with the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R. The stop display is performed with the same number as, and the confirmation display of the jackpot symbol is executed. The occurrence of the big hit is notified by the confirmation display of the big hit symbol, and the big hit game is executed.
Although not shown, if the result of the pass / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is incorrect, there are a detachment with reach (reach deviation) and an deviation without reach (normal deviation). In addition, when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is incorrect, when the fluctuation time elapses, the changing medium effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed at a different number from the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and the disengaged symbol is displayed. Confirmation display is executed.

As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when the jackpot game is completed, the variable display of the special symbol can be started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the display for the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is started on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6.
Specifically, the right-handed suggestion effect RS1 is executed near the upper edge of the screen 6a. This right-handed suggestion effect RS1 includes the character display R2 "Please hit right", the arrows R1 (arrows R1 pointing to the right) displayed on both sides of this character display R2, and the character display R3 Tatsuyoshi RAUSH. It is composed of and. At this time, the screen 6a also displays the character display R4 indicating the remaining number of times of the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) (the number of times of hit / fail determination that can be executed while maintaining the profit of the big hit time saving state).

In addition, the ally character A and the enemy character B appear on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 and stare at each other. Then, when the right-handed suggestion effect RS1 for the jackpot time saving state appears, the player usually increases the firing intensity of the game ball, causes the fired game ball to flow down the right-handed area 3R, and attempts to advance the game. ..
After that, in the jackpot time saving state, the effect display is started every time the variable display of the special symbol is started, but when it is decided to perform the reach, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), after the reach display, The ally character A and the enemy character B perform a battle effect, and the "result of the winning / failing judgment" is suggested by the victory or defeat of the battle. That is, when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit, the display that the ally character A wins is executed (not shown). Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is wrong, the display that the enemy character B wins is executed as shown in FIG. 32 (c).

Although not shown, if it is not determined to execute the reach, the ally character A and the enemy character B maintain a state of glaring at each other (see FIG. 32 (a)).
Further, when the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is started, the main display unit 6H is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen 6a, and every time the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is deviated, the big hit time saving state is started. The character information R4 indicating the remaining number of times in the state (a time saving state) is updated and displayed (by -1 each time the effect display is started).
When the game state is the big hit time saving state (a time saving state), the right-handed suggestion effect RS1 for the big hit time saving state is continued.

Then, every time the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order, the remaining number of times of the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is updated, and the final fluctuation of the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is completed and the normal state (non-normal state) is completed. When shifting to the time saving state), as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 for the jackpot time saving state appears. This left-handed suggestion effect LS1 suggests that the effect display is switched (the launch mode of the game ball is switched to left-handed), and the ally character A and the character suggesting the end of the jackpot time saving state are displayed on the screen 6a. This is performed by displaying D (rock character D), the character information R5 saying "Sorry, the time is shortened!", And the character information R6 saying "Please return to left-handed".

That is, the jackpot time saving state is performed by spending a certain amount of fluctuation time to make the ally character A and the enemy character B appear, but when this state (big hit time saving state) ends and the gaming state changes, the player In which game area (in which game area of the left-handed area 3L and the right-handed area 3R) should be played, the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 is displayed to display the player. Can be induced.

When the big hit time saving state is finished and the gaming state becomes the non-time saving state, the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after executing the left-handed suggestion effect LS1, the above-mentioned "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" may be executed, suggesting the launch mode of the game ball. It may not be displayed.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 after the gaming state shifts to the b time saving state.
When the number of hit / fail judgments regarding the special symbol executed in the normal probability state becomes the specified arrival number of "900 times" and the off symbol is displayed on the main display unit 6H, the screen 6a is reached in the time saving state (b time saving state). ) Is displayed. Specifically, along with the cat character N holding the microphone M, the character display R7 "Suddenly, the karaoke play time will start from the next fluctuation!" Is displayed. Further, one large arrow R8 pointing to the right is displayed on the screen 6a.
The arrow R8 is white and larger than the plurality of arrows R1 displayed when the jackpot time is shortened, and is painted black, and the number of displays is one. Therefore, when the b time saving state starts, it is significantly different from when the a time saving state starts, and it is easy for the player to determine the type of the time saving state to be started.

Here, by displaying the arrow R8, the character display R7, the microphone M, and the character N, the "right-handed suggestion effect RS2" in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is executed. Since this "right-handed suggestion effect RS2" is easy to distinguish from the "right-handed suggestion effect RS1" in the jackpot time-saving state (a time-saving state), the player will be able to determine the arrival time-saving state (b time-saving state) from now on. You can prepare your mind for getting started.

When the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is started, the main display unit 6H is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen 6a, and the arrival time reduction state (b) is displayed every time the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is incorrect. The character state R4 indicating the remaining number of times (time saving state) is updated and displayed (by -1 each time the effect display is started).
Further, at this time, the character information R10 "Karaoke play time" is displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the character information R4 indicating the number of remaining time reductions in the b time reduction state is also displayed. However, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the number of time reductions is set to a large number (the upper limit is set to 900 times), and there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur. No.

In addition, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the fluctuation time is shorter (about half) than in the jackpot time reduction state, so even if the effect display (variation of the special symbol) is started, the result of the hit / fail judgment is quick. Is displayed. That is, the fluctuation is started as "crispy", and the result of the hit / fail judgment is displayed quickly.
Since the number of time reductions in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is as large as "900 times" (because it is "9" times the time reduction number in the big hit time reduction state), the large number of time reductions can be quickly digested. However, the purpose is to display the result of the pass / fail judgment.

The big hit time saving state gives an advantageous game state as a privilege by winning the big hit, and whether or not the big hit can be obtained in the big hit time is a point of interest, so it is a notice or reach production. While entertaining the player, the arrival time reduction state grants the arrival time reduction state as a relief measure to the player who has played to the point where the arrival time reduction state is activated without getting a big hit. be. For this reason, it is conceivable to refrain from the variable effect so that the big hit occurs as soon as possible, rather than the effect of whether or not it hits (whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit).

Here, in this arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), karaoke is continuously sung until the character N finishes the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), and the display suggesting right-handed hitting is executed by the arrow R8.
Then, even in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the remaining number of times in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is updated every time the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is out of order.

Although not shown, it is determined whether or not to execute the reach in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), and when the reach is executed, the reach display and the subsequent reach effect are executed. However, the probability of executing reach is lower than that of the jackpot time saving state.
Further, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the reach may not be executed even when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit. That is, even if the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a big hit, the big hit symbol may be displayed without performing the reach display when the effect display is started.

Further, when the final variation of the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is completed, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the left-handed suggestion effect LS2 for the arrival time reduction state appears. This left-handed suggestion effect L6 suggests that the effect display is switched (the launch mode of the game ball is switched to left-handed), and the character N waving and "the karaoke play time will end soon". "Character information R11" and one large arrow R12 pointing to the left are displayed.

That is, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the effect display of the short fluctuation time is repeated, but when this state (arrival time reduction state) ends and the game state changes, the player strikes in which game area (left-handed). It is possible to guide the player by displaying the left-handed suggestion effect LS2 so as not to be confused as to whether or not to play the game (in either the area 3L or the right-handed area 3R).

The arrow R12 is also white and larger than the plurality of arrows R1 displayed when the jackpot time is shortened, and is also painted black, and the number of displays is one. Therefore, when the b time saving state starts, it is significantly different from when the a time saving state starts, and it is easy for the player to determine the type of the ending time saving state.
When the short arrival state is finished and the game state is in the non-short time state, the left-handed suggestion effect LS2 described above is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after executing the left-handed suggestion effect LS2, the above-mentioned "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" may be executed, suggesting the launch mode of the game ball. It may not be displayed.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 after the gaming state shifts to the c time saving state.
Even when the result of the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) specifies the occurrence of "specific deviation", when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the fluctuation, the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R are displayed. The middle effect symbol 6C is stopped in this order, and the out-of-effect symbol is confirmed and displayed.

The effect symbol indicating the occurrence of the "specific deviation" is different from the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of the "non-specific deviation". For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the "specific out-of-specification effect symbol" is confirmed and displayed, the effect symbols in which even numbers are arranged in ascending order from left to right are confirmed and displayed in the variable display area 6H. Further, on the screen 6a, the character information R13 "" Enter the Tatsuyoshi chance! "Is displayed together with the predetermined character Q as the related information 6F.

In this case, the right-handed suggestion effect LS3 displays the character display R14 "Please hit right", the arrow R15 pointing to the right, the bear Tatsuyoshi Q, and the character display R13 "Enter the Tatsuyoshi chance!" Display and execute.

That is, depending on the content of the character information and the character, it is possible to distinguish at a glance from the case of shifting to the jackpot time saving state or the arrival time saving state. Therefore, the player can prepare his / her mind for starting the specific time saving state (c time saving state) from now on.

When the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) is started, the main display unit 6H is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen 6a, and the character information R4 indicating the remaining number of times in the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) is updated. Then (-1 each time the effect display is started) is displayed.
Further, at this time, the character information R18 "Catch the Tatsuyoshi chance hit!" Is displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the character information R4 indicating the number of remaining time reductions in the c time reduction state is also displayed.
Even while the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is being continued, the right-handed suggestion effect LS3 is continued.

In this specific time saving state (c time saving state), Tatsuyoshi's character Q catches character information R17 (character information R17 indicating a hit) suggesting the occurrence of a big hit until the end of the specific time saving state (c time saving state). If this is done, an effect suggesting that a big hit can be obtained is executed (see FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b)). Then, even in the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the remaining number of times in the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) is updated every time the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is out of order.

Further, when the final variation of the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is completed, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the left-handed suggestion effect LS3 for the specific time saving state appears. This left-handed suggestion effect LS3 suggests that the effect display is switched (the launch mode of the game ball is switched to left-handed), and the face S of the bear Tatsuyoshi character and "Soon the Tatsuyoshi chance will end. This is done by displaying the character information R19 ".

In this case as well, in the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the effect display of the short fluctuation time is repeated, but when this state (arrival time reduction state) ends and the game state changes, the player is in which game area ( In the game area of the left-handed area 3L and the right-handed area 3R), the player can be guided by displaying the left-handed suggestion effect LS3 so as not to be confused as to whether or not to play the game.
When the specific time saving state is ended and the gaming state becomes the non-time saving state, the left-handed suggestion effect LS3 described above is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after executing the left-handed suggestion effect LS3, the above-mentioned "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" may be executed, suggesting the launch mode of the game ball. It may not be displayed.

Further, although not shown, it is determined whether or not to execute the reach in the specific time saving state (c time saving state), and when the reach is executed, the reach display and the subsequent reach effect are executed. However, the probability of executing reach is lower than that of the jackpot time saving state.
Further, in the specific time saving state (c time saving state), the reach may not be executed even when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit. That is, even if the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a big hit, the big hit symbol may be displayed without performing the reach display when the effect display is started.

As described above, the effect mode differs depending on each time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state), and depending on the difference in the effect mode, not only the display mode of the right-handed suggestion mode but also the display mode of the left-handed suggestion mode is displayed. Is also different. Specifically, there are differences in the size of the arrows, the number of arrows, the notation mode of the right-handed suggestion effect, and the like in each time saving state. Therefore, the player can immediately determine the start time reduction state and the end time reduction state.

In this embodiment, the difference is displayed in the display mode, but it is also possible to show the difference by the difference in the voice of the announcement or the difference in the lighting pattern of the LED. In the case of voice or LED, it is possible to convey to the player without having a display device.

Next, the display mode setting process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35. This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
In this process, the display mode of the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 is set with the transition or end to each time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state), or with the start of the jackpot game. It is something to set.

When this process is started, it is determined in S1000 whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the jackpot start command. Then, when an affirmative determination is made in S1000 (S1000: yes), a process of setting the display mode of the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 to the display mode during the jackpot game is performed (S1005), and this process is returned.
Here, the sub-integrated control device 83 can determine that the jackpot game has started by receiving the jackpot start command (command indicating the start of the jackpot game transmitted in S390 of FIG. 24). In this case, in the display mode during the big hit game, a display prompting right-handed hitting is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown), so that the player immediately increases the firing intensity of the game ball. Therefore, it is easy to set the game mode (launching mode of the game ball) to "a right-handed game in which the game ball is launched aiming at the right-handed area 3R".

If a negative determination is made in S1000 (S1000: no), the process proceeds to S1010, and it is determined whether or not the right-handed display is being set (whether or not any of the right-handed suggestion effects RS1 to RS3 is being displayed) (whether or not any of the right-handed suggestion effects RS1 to RS3 is being displayed). S1010). Then, if a negative determination is made in the process of S1010 (S1010: no), the process shifts to S1015, and it is determined whether or not the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state) transition designation command has been received ( S1015).
That is, (1) the second time saving state transition designation command (command indicating the transition to the arrival time saving state) transmitted from the main control device 80 in the processing of S470 of FIG. 25, and (2) the main control device in the processing of S470. The third time saving state transition designation command (command indicating the transition to the specific time saving state) transmitted from 80, (3) indicating shifting to the jackpot time saving state transmitted from the main control device 80 in S556 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the command is received (S1015).

If an affirmative judgment is made in S1015 (S1015: yes), the process proceeds to S1020, and right-handed setting processing corresponding to the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state) corresponding to the received command is performed. (Starts displaying any of the right-handed suggestion effects RS1 to RS3), and returns this process. That is, when a command for designating the transition to the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state) is received, the display of the right-handed suggestion effect RS1 for the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state) is started (see FIG. 32). Further, when a command for designating the transition to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is received, the display of the right-handed suggestion effect RS2 for the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is started (see FIG. 33). Further, when a command for designating the transition to the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is received, the display of the right-handed suggestion effect RS3 for the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is started (see FIG. 34).

Further, if an affirmative determination is made in S1010 (S1010: yes), the process proceeds to S1030. This S1030 determines whether or not a time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state) end designation command has been received (S1030).
That is, (1) the first time saving state end designation command (command indicating the end of the jackpot time saving state) transmitted from the main control device 80 in the processing of S470 of FIG. 25, and (2) the main control device in the processing of S470. The second time-saving state end specification command (command indicating the end of the arrival time-saving state) transmitted from 80, and (3) the third time-saving state end specification command (specific time-saving state) transmitted from the main controller 80 in the processing of S470. It is determined whether or not the command indicating the end) has been received (S1030).

Then, when an affirmative judgment is made in S1030 (S1030: yes), the process proceeds to S1035, the left-handed display is set (the display of any of the left-handed suggestion effects LS1 to LS3 is started), and this process is returned. do. That is, when the command for specifying that the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state) has ended is received, the display of the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 for the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state) is started (see FIG. 32). Further, when a command for specifying that the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) has been completed is received, the display of the left-handed suggestion effect LS2 for the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is started. Further, when a command for designating the end of the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is received, the display of the left-handed suggestion effect LS3 for the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is started (see FIG. 34).

If a negative determination is made in 1030 (S1030: no), the display mode setting process is returned.
Although not shown, the left-handed suggestion effects LS1 to LS3 are terminated when a predetermined time elapses after the left-handed suggestion effects LS1 to LS3 are started. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after finishing the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 to LS3, the above-mentioned "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" may be executed, or the launch mode of the game ball may be changed. The suggestive display may not be made.

Next, the effect start process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36 (a). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 activates the effect start process, it determines whether or not it has received the fluctuation start command (S1100). Then, when a negative determination is made (S1100: no), the effect start process is terminated as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made (S1100: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S1105, which is used when allocating the effect pattern (effect mode). Acquire the distribution random number 1 to be performed.
Here, the fluctuation start command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 when starting the fluctuation of the special symbol (see S366 in FIG. 21). Then, this fluctuation start command includes data indicating the result (big hit, miss) of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol, and data indicating the fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation time. Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination of the special symbol is a big hit, the fluctuation start command includes a symbol designation command (data indicating the type of the generated big hit) for designating the big hit symbol.

In addition, this fluctuation start command includes data that specifies "data that specifies a non-specific deviation" or "data that specifies a specific deviation" when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is a deviation. ..
When the sub-integrated control device 83 executes S1105, it shifts to S1110 and sets "a pattern (effect pattern) of the effect display (display effect) started in response to the variable display of the special symbol".

Here, in S1110, a pattern (effect pattern) of the effect display (display effect) corresponding to the variation display (variation display of the special symbol) having a longer variation time in the a time reduction state is set, and the b time reduction state or the c time reduction state is set. In the state, a pattern (effect pattern) of the effect display (display effect) corresponding to the variation display (variation display of the special symbol) having a short variation time is set. Further, the probability that the pattern of the effect display (display effect) accompanied by the reach effect is set is lower in the b time reduction state and the c time reduction state than in the a time reduction state. Then, when S1110 is executed, the process shifts to S1115.

In S1115, a process of setting a stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed. In this case, if the big hit symbol is the big hit symbol, it is set to "a symbol consisting of three-digit doublet numbers", and if it is an out-of-order symbol, it is set to "three-digit rose number". "Structured pattern" is set. Then, in the out-of-design symbol indicating the occurrence of a specific out-of-order symbol, a symbol in which even numbers are arranged in ascending order from left to right is set, and an effect symbol that is clearly easy to distinguish from the jackpot symbol is set.
Then, after S1115, the variable display of the effect symbol is started (S1120), and the effect start process is returned. At that time, the sound effect accompanying the effect display to be started and the light emission effect are also started.

Next, the effect stop process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36 (b). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When the effect stop process is started, it is determined whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the variable stop command (S1200). Here, the fluctuation stop command is a command transmitted from the main control device 40 when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped and the confirmed symbol is displayed (see the process of S372 in FIG. 23).
Then, when a negative determination is made (S1200: no), the effect stop process is terminated as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made (S1200: yes), an effect symbol confirmation display instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Processing is performed, and the effect stop processing is terminated.

Here, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the "big hit symbol (effect symbol)" is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the processing of S1205.
In this case, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed with the same number symbol (effect symbol) as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and the occurrence of a big hit is notified.
On the other hand, when the result of the hit / fail determination is wrong, the “off symbol (effect symbol)” is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the processing of S1205.
In this case, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed with a number symbol (effect symbol) different from the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and the occurrence of disengagement is notified.

According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b), in the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state), the fluctuation time of the special symbol is lengthened, and a specific game effect is produced. It is possible to increase the appearance rate of (reach production) and set the production mode (production mode in which the game production is performed) to emphasize the enjoyment of the game production. On the other hand, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) and the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, and the appearance rate of the specific game effect (reach effect) is lowered, and the unit is It is possible to increase the number of fluctuations per hour (the number of fluctuations of the special symbol) and set the production mode with an emphasis on generating a big hit quickly.
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the variable display (variable display of the special symbol) according to the feature of the open extension state (time saving state) and the game effect can be executed, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

Next, the first modification of Example 1 (hereinafter referred to as modification 1) will be described with reference to FIG. 38.
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first modification, as shown in FIGS. 38 (a) and 38 (b), in the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state), the fluctuation time of the special symbol is lengthened, and the fluctuation of the special symbol is extended. The game production corresponding to the above can be set as a production mode (a production mode in which the game production is performed) in which the emphasis is placed on entertaining the game production.

On the other hand, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) and the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, the appearance rate of the specific game effect (reach effect) is increased, and the unit time is increased. It is possible to increase the number of fluctuations in the hit (the number of fluctuations in the special symbol), and to set the effect mode with an emphasis on entertaining whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit. That is, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) and the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, and the reach effect is executed more frequently regardless of the result of the hit / fail judgment. However, it is possible to perform the production of "Harara, Doki Tokiru".
In the modified example 1, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) and the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the reach determination is made as compared with the jackpot time reduction state (a time reduction state). The range of reach values for random numbers is widened.

(2) Example 2
In the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, an embodiment in which the reach effect of controlling the appearance rate of the main control device 80 is mainly a specific game effect is illustrated, but the appearance rate is mainly controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83. It may be a production. Then, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 (c) and 37 (d), a mode in which a specific game effect is a look-ahead effect (notice effect) is shown. Hereinafter, characteristic points in the pachinko machine 50 of Example 2 will be described.
FIG. 39A is a schematic view showing a screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment.

In addition to the variable display area 6H for displaying the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol, the first reserved symbol display area 6D and the second reserved symbol display area 6E can appear on the screen 6a.
The first reserved symbol display area 6D displays the reserved symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved symbol) 6d corresponding to the reserved memory (first reserved memory) acquired based on the game ball entering the first starting port 11. It is an area that can display up to four. Further, the second reserved symbol display area 6E is a reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory (second reserved memory) acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting port 12 (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved symbol). 6e is an area in which up to four can be displayed.

In the reserved symbol display areas 6D and 6E, the reserved symbols 6d and 6e are displayed at the first display positions d1, e1, the second display position d2, e2, the third display position d3, e3, and the fourth display position d4. , E4 are assumed in this order, and the reserved symbols (6d or 6e) having a correspondence relationship (one-to-one relationship) with the acquired reserved memory can be additionally displayed in the order in which the reserved memory is acquired. ing. In this case, additional display is possible in order from a vacant position closer to the first display positions d1 and e1 (display positions in which the reserved symbols 6d and 6e are not displayed).

The first display positions d1 and e1 are the highest display positions for displaying the hold symbols 6d and 6e corresponding to the hold memory immediately before the digestion (immediately before the target of the hit / fail judgment), and the second display positions d2 and e2. , The third display position d3, e3, the fourth display position d4, and e4 are the display positions in which the digestion order is slower (the display position in which the digestion order is lower).
Then, when the reserved memory 6d, 6e immediately before the digestion (the reserved memory 6d, 6e at the first display positions d1, e1) is digested (when the pass / fail determination is executed), the digested reserved memory corresponds to the digested reserved memory. The reserved symbols 6d and 6e are deleted.

If there is a hold memory acquired after the erased hold memory (hereinafter referred to as a subsequent hold memory), the hold symbols 6d and 6e corresponding to the subsequent hold memory are displayed at higher display positions. It is displayed by shifting to.
For example, as shown in FIG. 39B, when the first reserved symbol 6d is displayed at the second display position d2 and the third display position d3 of the first reserved symbol display area 6D, respectively, the first reserved symbol 6d is displayed. As the first reserved symbol 6d at the display position is erased, the first reserved symbol 6d at the second display position d2 is shifted to the first display position d1 and displayed, and the first reserved symbol at the third display position d3 is displayed. 6d is shifted to the second display position d2 and displayed.
Similarly, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), when the second reserved symbol 6e is displayed at the second display position e2 to the fourth display position e4, respectively, the second reserved symbol at the first display position e1 is displayed. As the 6e is erased, the second reserved symbols 6e displayed at the display positions e2 to e4 are shifted to the display positions e1 to e3 and displayed.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, based on the game ball entering the first starting port 11 (at the time of winning the first starting port 11), the first reserved symbol display area 6D is filled with the first reserved storage 6d. When displaying additional, the presence or absence of execution of the look-ahead notice is taken into consideration. That is, when the pre-reading notice is not executed, the normally reserved symbol E is displayed as the reserved symbol 6d as shown in FIG. 39 (d). This normally reserved symbol D is a reserved symbol that does not suggest the result of the look-ahead determination (big hit reliability, etc.).
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice is executed, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), any of the specific reserved symbols A to C having a display mode different from that of the normal reserved symbol is displayed as the reserved symbol 6d. These specific reserved symbols A to C are reserved symbols that suggest the result of the look-ahead determination (big hit reliability, etc.) (see also FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (b)). In FIG. 39 (e), the specific reserved symbol A is shown as an example of the specific reserved symbol.

Similarly, when the second hold memory 6e is additionally displayed in the second hold symbol display area 6E based on the game ball entering the second start opening 12 (at the time of winning the second start opening 12). , Whether or not the look-ahead notice is executed is considered. Then, when the pre-reading notice is not executed, the normal reserved symbol E is displayed as the second reserved symbol 6e, and when the pre-reading notice is executed, the specific reserved symbol (any of A to C) is displayed as the second reserved symbol 6e. NS.

In this embodiment, when the first reserved symbol 6d is additionally displayed and when the second reserved symbol 6e is additionally displayed, the reserved symbols (specific reserved symbols A to C) reflecting the result of the pre-reading notice are reflected. However, when the second reserved symbol 6e is additionally displayed, the reserved symbol (any of the specific reserved symbols A to C) reflecting the result of the pre-reading notice is not displayed. good.
Further, in the present embodiment, the reserved symbol 6d displayed in the first reserved storage number display area 6D and the reserved symbol 6e displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 6E have different colors (for example, one is red and the other is red). Is displayed in blue), and both reserved symbols 6d and 6e can be identified at a glance.

In the pachinko machine 50, every time the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the above-mentioned "first hold number command (see S204 (command indicating the number of undigested first hold storage))", the first hold The first reserved symbol 6d is incremented and displayed in the symbol display area 6D. Further, every time the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the above-mentioned "second hold number command (see S214 (command indicating the number of undigested second hold storage))", the second hold symbol display area 6E The second reserved symbol 6e is incremented and displayed.

Further, when processing the hold storage related to the special symbol (every time the pass / fail determination is executed), the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the fluctuation start command (S366 in FIG. 21) transmitted from the main control device 80.
At this time, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the hold information command (hold number command indicating the number of hold storages decremented in S332 or S336 of FIG. 21) transmitted from the main control device 80 in S364 of FIG. The reserved symbols are displayed in a decremented state by the number of the first reserved storages in the first reserved symbol display area 6D or the number of the second reserved storages in the second reserved symbol display area 6E.

When the variation start command (S366 in FIG. 21) is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 starts with the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. Start to change the special symbol to be played. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the variation start command responds to the variation of the special symbol to be started, and in the variation display area 6H that appears in the effect symbol display device 6, the left effect symbol 6L displayed on the left side. Then, the right effect symbol 6R displayed on the right side and the middle effect symbol 6C displayed in the center start scroll fluctuation (fluctuation) in the vertical direction.
Then, in the effect symbol display device 6, when the variation time (variation time of the special symbol) specified by the above-mentioned variation pattern elapses, the effect symbols are stopped in a combination indicating the result of the winning / failing determination.

Next, the pending symbol display process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 42. This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the hold number instruction command has been received (S1200). If a negative determination is made in the processing of S1200 (S1200: no), a return is made, and if an affirmative determination is made (S1200: yes), the hold number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 is "+1" in S1205, and the effect symbol is displayed. A hold number display instruction signal is transmitted to the control device 82. Then, after extracting the distribution random number 2 in S1208 (S1208), the process proceeds to S1210.
The value of the hold number counter that is "+1" in S1205 is decremented each time the hold information command is received in the hold number information reception process (see FIG. 43A), which will be described later. As a result, the same number as the number of reserved storages constantly stored in the main control device 80 is managed.

In S1210, it is determined whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the look-ahead command (look-ahead information) from the main control device 80 (S1210). This look-ahead command (look-ahead information) is a command output from the main controller 80 in S206 or S216 of FIG. 18 described above, and is a first indicating that the acquired hold information includes a jackpot value (specific value). The look-ahead command, the second look-ahead command indicating that the acquired hold information includes a value indicating a reach loss (predetermined value), and the jackpot value (specific value) indicating that the acquired hold information also contains a value indicating a reach loss (predetermined value). ) Is also included, and there is a third look-ahead command.
Then, when a negative determination is made in S1210 (S1210: no), the process proceeds to S1235, and the effect symbol control device 82 is given a hold symbol (normal hold) without a look-ahead notice corresponding to the newly generated hold memory. The process of displaying the symbol) is performed, and this process is returned.

In this embodiment, when the hold information is generated, the look-ahead command (look-ahead command 1, look-ahead command 2 or look-ahead command 3) is uniformly transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, so that S1210 is uniformly determined to be affirmative. Will be done. However, in S206 or S216 of FIG. 18, when determining whether or not to transmit the look-ahead command (look-ahead command 1, look-ahead command 2, look-ahead command 3) to the sub-integrated control device 83, a positive judgment (pre-reading command 1, read-ahead command 3) is made in the determination. If it is determined to be transmitted), an affirmative determination is made in S1210, and if the determination is negative, a negative determination is made in S1210.
Further, when the hold number instruction command and the look-ahead command are integrated commands, it is determined in S1210 whether or not the received hold number instruction command includes the look-ahead command.

If an affirmative decision is made in S1210 (S1210; yes), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute look-ahead (hold look-ahead) in S1215. This S1215 is performed by a random number lottery using the distribution random number 2 acquired in S1208.
Here, the process of S1215 will be described with reference to FIG. 40 (c). FIG. 40 (c) is a chart showing the relationship between the type of the received look-ahead command and the appearance rate of the look-ahead effect (hold look-ahead).

According to this, when the game state is the non-time saving state, and when the look-ahead command 1 (the look-ahead result is a big hit), it is determined that the look-ahead effect (hold look-ahead) is executed at a ratio of "70/100". NS. Further, when the look-ahead command 2 (the look-ahead result is out of reach) is received, it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect (hold look-ahead) at a ratio of "40/100", and when the look-ahead command 3 (out of normal) is used. Is determined to execute the look-ahead effect at a ratio of "5/100".

Further, when the game state is a time saving state, and when the look-ahead command 1 (the look-ahead result is a big hit), it is determined that the look-ahead effect (hold look-ahead) is executed at a ratio of "60/100". In addition, when the look-ahead command 2 (look-ahead result is out of reach) is received, it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect (hold look-ahead) at a ratio of "25/100", and when the look-ahead command 3 (out of normal) is used. Is determined to execute the look-ahead effect at a ratio of "3/100".

Further, when the game state is the b time saving state or the c time saving state, and when the look-ahead command 1 (the look-ahead result is a big hit), the look-ahead effect (hold look-ahead) is executed at a ratio of "40/100". It is determined. Further, when the look-ahead command 2 (the look-ahead result is out of reach) is received, it is determined to execute the look-ahead effect (hold look-ahead) at a ratio of "20/100", and when the look-ahead command 3 (out of normal) is used. Is determined to execute the look-ahead effect at a ratio of "2/100".

Then, when it is determined in the execution lottery of S1215 that the hold look-ahead is not executed (S1220; no), the process proceeds to S1235, and the effect symbol control device 82 is notified of the look-ahead corresponding to the newly generated hold memory. The process of displaying the reserved symbol (normally reserved symbol) without the above is performed, and this process is returned.
Further, when it is determined in the execution lottery of S1215 to execute the hold look-ahead (S1220; yes), a random number lottery (random number lottery using the distribution random number 2) performed with reference to the hold look-ahead execution table of FIG. 41 is performed. The reserved symbol is set (S1225). Then, the process proceeds to S1250, and the effect symbol control device 82 is subjected to a process of displaying the reserved symbol (specific reserved symbol) accompanied by the reserved symbol look-ahead notice corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory, and returns this process. ..

Here, the hold look-ahead execution table of FIG. 41 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 41, as the hold look-ahead execution table, (1) a jackpot / hold look-ahead execution table to be referred to when the look-ahead result is a big hit, and (2) a reach to be referred to when the look-ahead result is out of reach. An out-of-normal / hold look-ahead execution table and (3) a normal out-of-normal / hold look-ahead execution table to be referred to when the look-ahead result is out of normal are provided.
When referring to the jackpot / hold look-ahead execution table, the hold symbol A (the jackpot suggestion notice hold symbol, which is a hold symbol with a star circled), which suggests that the probability of a jackpot is high, is "50%". It is selected with the probability of "Holding symbol B suggesting that the probability of a big hit is lower than that of the big hit suggestion notice holding symbol. ) ”Is selected with a probability of“ 25% ”, suggesting that the probability of a jackpot is even lower than the probability suggested by the reserved symbol B. , The reserved symbol with a circle in the triangle) is selected with a probability of "25%".

In addition, referring to the reach out / hold look-ahead execution table, the hold symbol A is selected with a probability of "0%", the hold symbol B is selected with a probability of "75%", and the hold symbol C is "25%". It is selected with the probability of.
Furthermore, referring to the normal off / hold look-ahead execution table, the hold symbol A is selected with a probability of "0%", the hold symbol B is selected with a probability of "25%", and the hold symbol C is "75%". It is selected with the probability of.

Next, the hold number information reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. 43 (a). This process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the hold information (hold information command) has been received (S1300). If a negative determination is made in the process of S1300 (S1300: no), this process is returned.

When an affirmative determination is made in S1300 (S1300: yes), after performing a process of -1 from the hold number counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1305), a hold number display instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. , The reserved symbol that is the target of the change of the special symbol is deleted (S1310), and this process is returned.
Here, FIG. 43B shows how the reserved symbol to be changed is erased and the display position of the reserved symbol corresponding to the subsequently processed reserved symbol is shifted.
Further, the hold number display instruction signal transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 in the process of S1310 instructs the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 to reduce the first hold symbol 6d or the second hold symbol 6e by one. It is a signal.

Further, the hold information command received by the sub-integrated control device 83 in the process of S1300 is transmitted from the main control device 80 in the “hold information transmission process” of S364 of FIG. Then, when the "hold information" transmitted from the main control device 80 is transmitted when decrementing the first hold number (when the special figure 1 starts to fluctuate), the effect symbol display device 6 In the first reserved storage display area 6D appearing on the screen 6a of the above, the first reserved symbol 6d is decremented by one. When the look-ahead determination information command is received in association with the decremented first reserved symbol 6d, the memory of the look-ahead determination information (command) is also deleted.

Further, when the "holding information" transmitted from the main control device 80 is transmitted when decrementing the second holding number (when the special figure 2 starts to fluctuate), the effect symbol display device 6 In the second reserved storage display area 6E appearing on the screen 6a of the above, the second reserved symbol 6e is decremented by one. When the look-ahead determination information command is received in association with the decremented second reserved symbol 6e, the memory of the look-ahead determination information (command) is also deleted.

As shown in the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained even in the effect in which the specific game effect controls the appearance rate by the sub-integrated control device 83.
That is, in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 (c) and 37 (d), the fluctuation time of the special symbol is longer in the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state), and the advance notice effect (look-ahead effect) is achieved. ) Is executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect mode in which one change (special symbol change) is enjoyed over time.

On the other hand, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) and the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, and the execution probability of the advance notice effect (look-ahead effect) is lowered. Therefore, rather than entertaining with the game production, the number of times the hit / fail judgment (win / fail regarding the special symbol) is executed (the number of fluctuations of the special symbol) is increased per unit time, and the advance notice effect (look-ahead effect) is refrained from. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect mode that emphasizes that a big hit occurs early.

In Example 2, a specific example in which the appearance rate of the look-ahead effect of the reserved symbol differs depending on the jackpot time reduction state (a time reduction state), the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), and the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) has been illustrated. , The appearance rate of the advance notice effect (for example, the appearance rate of a specific character) executed during the effect display may be changed depending on the type of the time saving state.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the ranges shown in the above-mentioned examples and modifications, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention. ..

That is, in each embodiment and each modification, the open extension function (so-called "electric chew support function") of the ordinary electric accessory 12A is activated when shifting to the jackpot time saving state, the arrival time saving state, or the specific time saving state. At the same time, it was decided to activate the "shortening function regarding the fluctuation time of special symbols" (see FIG. 8 (a)). Here, the "shortening function regarding the fluctuation time of the special symbol" is a function of shortening the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the special symbol.
However, unlike each embodiment and each modification, the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 12A is activated in at least one of the arrival time reduction and the jackpot time reduction, but the "shortening function regarding the fluctuation time of the special symbol" is activated. It may not be activated.

Further, as shown in each embodiment and each modification, the same time reduction control may be executed as the jackpot time reduction state, the arrival time reduction state, and the specific time reduction state, but for example, different time reduction controls may be executed. That is, the profit from the arrival time reduction state or the specific time reduction state may be less than the profit from the jackpot time reduction, or conversely, may be increased.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) is activated, the jackpot time reduction is greater than the arrival time reduction. The opening time of 12A (second starting port 12) may be lengthened or conversely shortened.

Further, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation time of the special symbol may be different between the jackpot time reduction state and the arrival time reduction state or the specific time reduction state. That is, the jackpot time reduction (first open extension state) may shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol more than the arrival time reduction (second open extension state), or conversely, it may be less. Similarly, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol may be different between the jackpot time reduction and the arrival time reduction.

In each embodiment, in addition to the arrival time reduction state as the time reduction state for shifting without going through the jackpot game, a specific time reduction is provided, so that the player can have a greater impact and the game interest can be improved.
Then, for example, as shown in each embodiment and FIG. 44 (a), the specific time saving state may be shifted only when the time saving function (opening extension function) is not operating (hereinafter referred to as case 1). As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the transition may be made even when the time saving function (opening extension function) is activated (when the gaming state is the time saving state) (hereinafter, referred to as case 2).

In the case of Case 2, the number of time reductions to be given according to the newly transitioned time reduction state may overwrite the remaining number of time reductions in the running time reduction state. Alternatively, when the remaining number of times in the running time-saving state is compared with the number of times in the newly transitioning time-saving state, and the remaining number of times in the running time-saving state is less than the number of times in the newly transitioning time-saving state. Is the number of time reductions in the newly transitioned time saving state, which overwrites the remaining number of times in the running time saving state, and the remaining number of times in the running time saving state is larger than the number of times remaining in the newly transitioning time saving state. In that case, it may not be overwritten.

In this embodiment, it is decided that the function of changing the probability of winning a big hit with a high probability (probability fluctuation function of the big hit probability) in the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is not provided, but as shown in FIGS. 44 (c) or (d). In addition, the present invention can be suitably applied to the pachinko machine 50 having a probability fluctuation function of a jackpot probability.

However, in the case where the jackpot probability probability fluctuation function is provided, if the jackpot probability is in a high probability state, as shown in FIG. 22B, even if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is incorrect, The arrival counter may not be incremented.
That is, in the pachinko machine 50 having the probability fluctuation function, when the deviation setting process 2 is activated, the value of the probability change flag (a flag indicating that the probability of becoming a big hit in the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol fluctuates with a high probability) is changed. It is determined whether or not it is "1" (362a). Then, when a negative determination is made in S362a (S362a; no), the processing after S362a shown in FIG. 22A is the same as in Example 1 as in Example 1.

On the other hand, when the value of the probability change flag is "1"(S362a; yes), in S362b, the process of reducing the number of probability changes to "-1" is performed. That is, the remaining number of times (probability change number) of the hit / fail judgment that can be executed in the high probability state is decremented by "1".
After that, in S362c, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving flag is "1" (S362c). Then, when an affirmative judgment is made in S362c (S362c: yes), after executing S362d, the deviation setting process 2 is returned, and when a negative judgment is made in S362c (S362c: no), S362d is skipped and the deviation setting processing is performed. Return 2.
That is, when the probability of the jackpot probability fluctuates, the counting means (arrival counter) is not incremented even if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is incorrect.

Further, in the present embodiment and the modified example, if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order under predetermined conditions, the counting means (arrival counter) is incremental, but if the result of the hit / fail judgment is not a big hit, In the pachinko machine 50 that generates a small hit in addition to the deviation, the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol may be the small hit and the counting means (arrival counter) may be incremental.

Further, each embodiment and each modification have been described as an application example to a general digital pachinko machine 50, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is a so-called "1 type 2 type mixer type" pachinko machine. It can also be applied to 50 and other types of pachinko machines 50 such as the so-called "V-chare type pachinko machine 50".
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a so-called "enclosed gaming machine" or a "non-encapsulating gaming machine".

[Correspondence with claims]
Next, the correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment (Example) and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.
The “pachinko machine 50” corresponds to an example of a “game machine”.
The launch handle 64 shown in FIG. 1, the launch control device 84 shown in FIG. 4 and the like, and the launch motor 30 correspond to an example of the “launching means”.
The "left-handed area 3L" corresponds to an example of the first game area, and the "right-handed area 3R" corresponds to an example of the second game area.
The "ordinary symbol actuating gate 17" corresponds to an example of the actuating detection unit.

The first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 shown in each embodiment correspond to an example of the "starting port", and the second starting port 12 corresponds to an example of the variable starting port.
The processes from S330 to S350 in FIG. 21 correspond to an example of "hit / fail determination".
The first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 of FIGS. 2 and 4 correspond to an example of the symbol display device.
The process from FIG. 28 to FIG. 30 after the affirmative determination in S378 of FIG. 24 corresponds to an example of the “big hit game executing means”, and the big hit game executing means corresponds to an example of the special game executing means.
The jackpot time saving state (a time saving state), the arrival time saving state (b time saving state), and the specific time saving state (c time saving state) shown in FIG. 7 correspond to an example of the ball entry easy state.
The processing of S362g in FIG. 22A corresponds to an example of the “counting means”.
The right-handed suggestion effect RS1 of FIG. 32, the right-handed suggestion effect RS2 of FIG. 33, and the right-handed suggestion effect RS3 of FIG. 34 correspond to an example of the “launch mode suggestion effect”.

1; game board, 3; game area, 3L: left-handed area, 3R: right-handed area, 6; effect symbol display device, 11; first start port (special 1 start port), 12; second start port (special) 1 starting port), 14; large winning opening, 17; normal symbol operating gate, 80; main control device, 82; effect symbol control device, 83; sub-integrated control device.

Claims (1)

A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
A symbol display means for notifying the determination result of the hit / fail determination by a definite display after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed.
A special game execution means for executing a special game when the judgment result of the winning / failing determination is winning, and
As the starting port, at least a variable starting port capable of changing the possibility of entering the game ball is provided.
A gaming machine provided with an easy-to-enter state transition means for shifting the gaming state to an easy-to-enter state in which the ease of entering the game ball into the variable starting port is enhanced.
As the ball entry easy state,
The first easy-to-enter state, which shifts after the special game is executed,
Based on the fact that the specific symbol is confirmed and displayed when the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment is not won, the second ball entry easy state in which the transition is made without going through the special game, and
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the average time of the fluctuation time is different between the first easy-to-enter state and the second easy-to-enter state.

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