JP2021164576A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase the expectation of a player regardless of the setting of any game state after a big winning game is completed.SOLUTION: When a special 2 time-reduction state is set after the end of a first winning game, variation of a first second special symbol that starts variation in the state in which a second reservation ball is not memorized is performed with a variation time of 50 seconds corresponding to a MAX stock performance, regardless of the determination result by a second big winning determination. Two types of games are played after the end of variation of the first second special symbol. After the end of the two types of games, a special 1 time-reduction state or the special 2 time-reduction state is set. When the variation of a second second special symbol is performed by deriving the determination result of a small winning, the variation of the second special symbol is an ultra-short variation having the variation time of 0.5 second regardless of any time-reduction state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states is known. The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a gaming machine called a one-kind two-kind mixed type, and a gaming ball wins a prize in a normal state, which is a normal gaming state, and a second starting port as compared with the normal gaming state. It has a time saving state that is easy to play.

JP-A-2015-223250

Players who play one-type and two-type mixed-type gaming machines are concerned about whether or not they can enter the time-saving state, and after entering the time-saving state, they will continue to play even after the jackpot game is played. Whether or not the gaming state in which the jackpot game is likely to be performed continues. Therefore, there is a problem that the player may be discouraged depending on the game state set after the end of the jackpot game, and the player's willingness to continue the game may be reduced.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the expectation of a player regardless of which gaming state is set after the end of the jackpot game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has a gate through which the game ball passes and a state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win as the first state, and a state in which the game ball is easier to win than the first state is the second state. In this case, the variable winning opening that can be changed between the first state and the second state, the first and second regions through which the game ball that has won the variable winning opening can pass, and the game ball are the first. The first variable starting port that changes from the first state to the second state when passing through one region, and the first variable state that changes from the first state to the second state when the game ball passes through the second region. After the second variable start port, the large winning opening that can change between the first state and the second state, and the game ball passing through the gate, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then a normal hit or a normal hit or When the normal symbol control means for executing the normal symbol variation for stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating any of the deviations and the normal symbol indicating the normal hit are stopped and displayed by the normal symbol control means, the variation The first symbol is variablely displayed when the winning opening is changed from the first state to the second state by the ordinary winning game executing means for executing the ordinary winning game and when the game ball wins a prize at the first variable starting port. After that, the first symbol variation that stops and displays the first symbol indicating at least one of the symbols including the jackpot and the miss is executed, and the game ball wins a prize at the second variation start port. (2) A symbol control means that executes a second symbol variation that stops and displays the second symbol that indicates at least one of the symbols including a small hit after the symbol is variablely displayed, and a symbol that indicates the jackpot by the symbol control means. When the stop display is displayed, the big hit game in which the big winning opening is changed from the first state to the second state is executed, and when the symbol indicating the small hit is stopped and displayed, the big winning opening is changed to the first state. A special case in which a small hit game that changes from one state to the second state is executed, and when the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the large winning opening in the small hit game, the big hit game is executed. The frequency with which the winning game executing means, the normal game state, and the variable winning opening are in the second state is higher than that in the normal game state, and the frequency with which the first variable start port is in the second state is the first. (Ii) The first temporary short gaming state in which the variable starting port is in the second state is higher than the frequency in which the variable winning opening is in the second state, and the second variable starting port is higher in frequency than in the normal gaming state. The frequency with which is in the second state is the first The symbol control means includes a game state setting means for setting one of the second time-saving gaming states in which the variable start port is in the second state higher than the frequency, and the symbol control means performs the second symbol variation in the first execution time. And a predetermined execution time including at least the second execution time, the first execution time is a time shorter than the execution time of the normal symbol variation, and the second execution time is such that the game ball presses the gate. After passing through, the second variation start when the game ball that has won the variation winning opening in the normal hit game executed due to the normal symbol variation has passed through the second region. It is characterized in that the time required for the mouth to change from the first state to the second state is doubled.

The gaming machine according to the present invention sets a plurality of gaming states including a normal gaming state, a first temporary short gaming state, and a second short gaming state. In a one-type and two-type mixed type gaming machine, a gaming state in which a small hit game can be performed is more advantageous to the player than a gaming state in which a small hit game is not performed. When the game ball wins a prize at the second variation start port, the second symbol variation in which the symbol indicating the small hit can be stopped and displayed is performed. That is, the second short game state in which the second symbol change is more likely to be executed than the first symbol change is more advantageous to the player than the first temporary short game state. The gaming machine according to the present invention executes the second symbol variation in the second time saving state in the first execution time or the second execution time. When the second symbol change is performed in the first execution time in the second short-time game state, the normal symbol change is not performed between the jackpot game performed first and the jackpot game performed later, and the number of players is multiple. You can feel that the jackpot game is a series of games. When the second symbol change is performed in the second execution time, the normal symbol change in the second symbol change performed during the jackpot game, the winning of the game ball to the variable winning opening in the normal hit game, and the result. The winning of the game ball to the second variable starting port may be performed multiple times. If the game ball wins the second variation start port, the opportunity for the second symbol variation to be performed is secured regardless of the game state set thereafter. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can improve the expectation of the player regardless of which gaming state is set after the jackpot game is completed.

The first right, which is the right to execute the first symbol change, is withheld when the game ball wins the first variable start port, and the game ball wins the second variable start port. The symbol control means is provided with a holding means for holding the second right, which is the right to execute the second symbol change, and the symbol controlling means is in the second time-saving game state and in a state where the second right is not held. When executing the symbol variation, the second symbol variation may be executed in the second execution time.

In this case, since the second symbol change is executed in the second execution time in the state where the second right is not reserved in the second time saving state, the gaming machine acquires the second right during the execution of the second symbol change. Can be put on hold. Therefore, the gaming machine can provide the player with a game in which a plurality of jackpot games are continuously performed based on the reserved second right.

The gaming machine includes a gaming state determining means for determining which of a plurality of gaming states including at least the temporary short gaming state and the second time saving gaming state is to be set after the end of the jackpot game. When the second right is reserved in the second time saving game state, the symbol control means executes the second symbol variation in the first execution time or the second execution time, and the second time saving When one of the second rights is reserved in the gaming state, and the gaming state determining means determines to set a gaming state other than the second time-shortening gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, the said The second symbol variation may be executed in the second execution time at a higher rate than when it is determined to set the second time saving game state after the end of the jackpot game.

In this case, the second symbol variation in the second time saving state is performed in the first execution time or the second execution time. When one second right is reserved and the second symbol change and the jackpot game based on the second right are performed, a gaming state other than the second time saving gaming state can be set after the jackpot game is completed. In this case, when the second symbol change performed prior to the jackpot game is executed in the second execution time, the gaming machine may reserve the second right during the execution of the second symbol change. Therefore, even if a game state other than the second short-time game state is set after the end of the jackpot game, the second symbol change is executed after that, so that the player is given a chance to play the jackpot game again. In this way, the gaming machine can maintain the player's expectation that the jackpot game will be continuously performed even when the gaming state that is not the most advantageous gaming state for the player is set.

The holding means can hold a plurality of the second rights up to a predetermined upper limit, and the symbol control means holds a plurality of the second rights in the temporary short game state or the second short game state. If so, the second symbol variation may be executed in the first execution time.

When a plurality of second rights are reserved, the state in which the second right is retained may continue even after the second symbol change and the jackpot game based on the second right are performed. In such a case, since the gaming machine executes the second symbol variation in the first execution time, the jackpot game can be continuously performed regardless of which game state is set after the end of the jackpot game. In this way, the gaming machine can provide a timely opportunity for the player to feel that the plurality of jackpot games are a series of continuous games.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. It is a block diagram of the distribution flow path 19. It is explanatory drawing explaining the interlocking of the electric chew 11, the distribution flow path 19, the second start port 13, and the third start port 14. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st jackpot relation information storage area of a RAM 52. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the ordinary symbol determination table stored in ROM 53. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of electric chew 11 and the operation pattern of a distribution shutter 195. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the special symbol determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 1st variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 2nd variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the 2nd variation pattern determination table stored in ROM 53. It is a flowchart of the main processing performed on the main board 41. It is a flowchart of ordinary symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the ordinary electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation pattern determination processing performed in the special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the game state transition processing performed in the special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing performed in the main processing. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart of the time saving state setting processing performed in the special electric accessory processing. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the whole game of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing explaining the game in the case where 2 kinds of games are performed after the special 2 time saving state is set after the end of the first hit game. It is explanatory drawing explaining the detail of the remaining reservation game.

Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 1 which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In the following description, the front side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are the front side, the rear side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main body frame 29 to which the game board 2 can be attached and detached. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape in front view (see FIG. 2). The game board 2 mounted on the main body frame 29 is arranged on the upper portion of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is held between the main body frame 29 and the front frame 291 mounted on the front side of the main body frame 29. The front frame 291 holds a transparent glass plate and protects the front surface of the game board 2.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. The guide rail 3 is formed on the left side of the game area 4. A center decoration 8 for executing various effects is provided in the substantially center of the game area 4. The game ball launched by the game ball launching device 37 is guided to the game area 4 by the guide rail 3 and flows down in the game area 4. A game ball launched with a firing intensity less than a predetermined intensity flows down the left side of the center decoration 8, and a game ball launched with a firing intensity equal to or higher than a predetermined intensity flows down the right side of the center decoration 8. Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left side of the center decoration 8 is referred to as "left-handed", and firing a game ball so as to flow down the right side of the center decoration 8 is referred to as "right-handed".

The center decoration 8 mainly includes a display screen 28 and the like. The display screen 28 is arranged substantially at the center of the center decoration 8. The display screen 28 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and can display various numbers, characters, and the like. Further, the display screen 28 displays, for example, an effect symbol which is an effect symbol for notifying the player of the result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko machine 1 displays a symbol variation that fluctuates a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) effect symbols, and then executes a notification effect that confirms and displays a combination of effect symbols indicating the result of the jackpot determination, thereby performing a jackpot effect. Notify the player of the result of the determination.

A first starting port 12 is provided below substantially the center of the center decoration 8. Below the first starting port 12, the first big winning opening 16 is provided. The first big winning opening 16 is configured as a winning opening related to a so-called special electric accessory (an accessory whose size of the entrance of the winning opening is changed based on the result of a jackpot determination described later). The first grand prize opening 16 includes an opening / closing member 161 that is electrically opened and closed by the first grand prize opening solenoid 70 (see FIG. 5). The game ball can win a prize in the first large winning opening 16 only when the opening / closing member 161 is in the open state. In the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 16 is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state as a big hit game when a big hit game state described later occurs.

To the right of the first prize opening 16, the second prize opening 17 is provided. The second major winning opening 17 is also configured as a winning opening related to a so-called special electric accessory. The second special winning opening 17 includes an opening / closing member 171 that is electrically opened and closed by the second large winning opening solenoid 71 (see FIG. 5). The opening / closing member 171 is a substantially flat plate-shaped member extending in the front-rear direction. The opening / closing member 171 covers the entrance of the second large winning opening 17 from above in the closed state to prevent the game ball from winning the second large winning opening 17, and slides backward in the open state to slide the second large winning opening 17. The entrance of the winning opening 17 is opened, and the game ball can be won in the second major winning opening 17. The game ball can win a prize in the second large winning opening 17 only when the opening / closing member 171 is in the open state. When the opening / closing member 171 shifts to the open state while the game ball is on the upper side of the opening / closing member 171 in the closed state, the game ball falls from the upper side of the opening / closing member 171 toward the entrance of the second large winning opening 17. As a result, the game ball wins the second prize opening 17. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 171 shifts from the closed state to the open state while the game ball is on the upper side of the opening / closing member 171, the opening / closing member 171 has a relatively short opening time (for example, less than 1 second). However, a plurality of game balls can be won in the second large winning opening 17. In the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 17 is configured to switch between an open state and a closed state as a small hit game when the result of the big hit determination described later is a small hit.

A specific area 172, a non-specific area 173, and a movable piece 174 are provided inside the second large winning opening 17. The specific area 172 and the non-specific area 173 are areas through which only the game balls that have won the second major winning opening 17 can pass. The movable piece 174 is a substantially flat plate-shaped member extending in the front-rear direction, and is electrically operated by a movable piece solenoid 72 (see FIG. 5). The movable piece 174 prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 172 by covering the specific area 172 from above in the closed state, and slides backward in the open state to open the upper side of the specific area 172 and play a game. Allows the sphere to pass through the specific area 172. Among the game balls that have won the second major winning opening 17, those that do not pass through the specific area 172 pass through the non-specific area 173. Therefore, the game ball that has won the second major winning opening 17 is discharged to the outside of the game area 4 after passing through either the specific area 172 or the non-specific area 173.

In the pachinko machine 1, the passing rate of the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 17 opened in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172 is about 10% (about 1/10). In the present embodiment, the opening time of the second large winning opening 17 and the second large winning in the small hit game are such that about 10 game balls are won in the second large winning opening 17 in one small hit game. The shape of the opening / closing member 171 of the opening 17 and the arrangement of the second winning opening 17 are designed. Therefore, as long as the player continues to hit the game ball to the right during the small hit game, at least one of the game balls that has won the second major winning opening 17 in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172. It is made to do.

A gate 10 is provided on the right side of the center decoration 8. The gate 10 is configured to allow a game ball to pass through, and functions as an operating gate of a normal symbol. An electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as "electric chew") 11 is provided below the gate 10. The electric chew 11 is configured as a winning opening related to a so-called ordinary electric accessory (an accessory whose size of the entrance of the winning opening is changed based on the result of a normal hit determination described later). The electric chew 11 includes an opening / closing member 111 that is electrically opened and closed by an electric chew solenoid 68 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the game ball can win the electric chew 11 only when the opening / closing member 111 is in the open state. The electric chew 11 can win a prize even when the opening / closing member 111 is closed, and the opening / closing member 111 makes it easier to win the game ball than when the opening / closing member 111 is closed. There may be.

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

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

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

In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with an out port 18, various illumination members, a winning port, a windmill, a game nail, and the like. Among the game balls flowing down the game area 4, the electric chew 11, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the third starting port 14, the first big winning opening 16, the second big winning opening 17, and other winnings. The game ball that has flowed down to the lower part of the game area 4 without winning any of the mouths is discharged to the outside of the game area 4 after passing through the out port 18 provided in the lower part of the game board 2.

Since each game member is arranged as described above in the game area 4, the left-handed game ball is more likely to win the first starting port 12 than the right-handed game ball. It is difficult for a right-handed game ball to win a prize at the first starting port 12. In addition, a right-handed game ball is more likely to pass or win a prize than a left-handed game ball through a gate 10, an electric chew 11, a second starting port 13, a third starting port 14, and a second major winning opening 17. .. In addition, both the left-handed game ball and the right-handed game ball can be won in the first large winning opening 16, but the right-handed game ball is better than the left-handed game ball. Game nails and the like are arranged so that it is easy to win a prize in the first large winning opening 16. It is difficult for a left-handed game ball to pass through or win a prize through the gate 10, the electric chew 11, the second starting port 13, the third starting port 14, and the second major winning opening 17. Therefore, the player advances the game by right-handed during the small hit game, the big hit game, and the time saving state, which will be described later, and in other cases, advances the game by left-handed.

A symbol display unit 24 is provided at the lower right of the game board 2. The symbol display unit 24 includes a first special symbol display unit, a second special symbol display unit, a normal symbol display unit, a first special symbol storage number display LED, a second special symbol storage number display LED, and a normal symbol storage number display LED. Be prepared. The first special symbol display unit and the second special symbol display unit are each composed of one 7-segment LED, and display the first special symbol and the second special symbol indicating the results of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. Hereinafter, when the first jackpot judgment and the second jackpot judgment are collectively referred to, or when either is not specified, it is also referred to as a jackpot judgment. The normal symbol display unit displays the result of the normal hit determination by turning on and off the LED. The first special symbol memory number display LED displays the number of first reserved balls indicating the number of first reserved balls, which are game balls for which the result of the first jackpot determination has not yet been displayed. The second special symbol storage number display LED displays the number of second reserved balls indicating the number of second reserved balls, which are game balls for which the result of the second jackpot determination has not yet been displayed. The normal symbol memory number display LED displays the number of normal hold balls indicating the number of normal hold balls, which are game balls for which the result of the normal hit determination has not yet been displayed.

The detailed configuration of the distribution flow path 19 will be described with reference to FIG. The distribution flow path 19 includes a flow path 191 through which the game ball can flow down. Although not shown, the upper end of the flow path 191 communicates with the inside of the electric chew 11. The flow path 191 branches into a first flow path 191A and a second flow path 191B at substantially the center in the vertical direction thereof. The first flow path 191A extends diagonally downward to the left from the branch point of the distribution flow path 19, and then extends downward. The second flow path 191B extends downward from the branch point of the distribution flow path 19. A first passage region 192 is provided at the lower end of the first flow path 191A. A second passage region 193 is provided at the lower end of the second flow path 191B. The first passing region 192 and the second passing region 193 are regions formed so that the game ball can pass through, respectively.

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

A first actuating mechanism (not shown) is provided behind the first passage region 192. The first actuating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the first passing region 192, the first operating mechanism is activated (for example, the hook is disengaged), and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened. That is, the first passage region 192 corresponds to a specific gate for operating the third starting port 14 according to the second type non-electric accessory. The game ball that has passed through the first passage region 192 is then discharged to the outside of the distribution flow path 19.

Further, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is provided with a first closing mechanism (not shown). The first closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (1 in this embodiment) of game balls wins in the third starting port 14, the first closing mechanism is activated (for example, the gear rotates), and the opening / closing member of the third starting port 14 is activated. 141 is closed. In this way, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is mechanically opened / closed without using electrical power.

A second actuating mechanism (not shown) is provided behind the second passage region 193. The second actuating mechanism is, for example, a hook. When the game ball passes through the second passage region 193, the second actuating mechanism is activated (for example, the hook is disengaged), and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened. That is, the second passage region 193 corresponds to a specific gate for operating the second starting port 13 according to the second type non-electric accessory. The game ball that has passed through the second passage region 193 is then discharged to the outside of the distribution flow path 19.

Further, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is provided with a second closing mechanism (not shown). The second closing mechanism is, for example, a gear. When a predetermined number (1 in this embodiment) of game balls wins in the second starting port 13, the second closing mechanism operates (for example, the gear rotates), and the opening / closing member of the second starting port 13 is activated. 131 is closed. In this way, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is mechanically opened / closed without using electrical power.

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

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

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

On the other hand, as shown in (E), when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 (see FIG. 3), the game ball winning the electric chew 11 flows down the second flow path 191B and then flows down. It passes through the second passage area 193. As a result, the second actuating mechanism is activated, and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened. The opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is closed after performing the opening / closing operation of a predetermined opening pattern.

Next, as shown in (F), when the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened, the game ball can win a prize in the second starting port 13. When the distribution shutter 195 finishes its operation, it returns to the first position D1 which is the origin position. In (F), it is assumed that one game ball wins in the opened second starting port 13. As a result, as shown in (D), the second closing mechanism operates, and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is closed.

The outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The game of the pachinko machine 1 includes a big hit game, a small hit game, and a normal hit game. The jackpot game is executed by operating the accessory continuous operating device by operating the condition device. The condition device is a device that is a condition for the accessory continuous operation device to operate. In the condition device, when a special symbol indicating that it is a big hit is confirmed or displayed, or when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating, the game ball is in a specific area inside the big winning opening (in this embodiment). , Operates when passing through a specific area 172) inside the second prize opening 17. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device for causing a big hit game state in which the big winning opening is continuously operated. Hereinafter, the state in which the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operating is referred to as a jackpot game state.

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

Hereinafter, in the jackpot game, one unit in which the opening / closing member 161 of the first big winning opening 16 or the opening / closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17 is continuously opened is referred to as a "big hit round". In each big hit round, the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 opens once or a plurality of times in a predetermined time. In the following, the number of rounds may be indicated as "R". The total number of jackpot rounds that make up one jackpot game is called the "number of rounds".

Further, when the game ball wins the second starting port 13, the second big hit determination is performed, and the second special symbol indicating the result of the determination is displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. In the second jackpot determination, the determination result of jackpot, small hit or miss is derived based on the second jackpot random number. When it is determined that the second jackpot is a jackpot, the second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a jackpot is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24, and the condition device is activated. do. Along with this, the accessory continuous operation device is activated to generate a jackpot game state, and the jackpot game is executed. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the first jackpot determination and the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as "big hit probability") are irrespective of the gaming state. , About 1/200.

When it is determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination, a second special symbol indicating that the determination result is a small hit is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. After that, a small hit game is executed in which the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17 is opened only once for a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the second large winning opening 17 is a large winning opening that operates when a special symbol indicating that it is a small hit is confirmed and displayed. The small hit game is a game in which the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter and limited than the big hit game, and generally, the advantage to the player is smaller than that of the big hit game. At the stage when it is determined to be a small hit by the big hit determination, the condition device does not operate, so the accessory continuous operation device also does not operate. In the small hit game of the present embodiment, the opening / closing member 161 of the first winning opening 16 and the opening / closing member 171 of the second winning opening 17 are not repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that it is not prevented that the opening / closing member 171 of the second large winning opening 17 in the small hit game is configured by opening a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the second big hit determination (hereinafter referred to as "small hit probability") is about 1 / 1.1 (about 90/100) regardless of the gaming state. Is.

When the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 17 in which the opening / closing member 171 is opened in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172, the condition device is activated. When the accessory continuous operation device is activated along with the operation of the condition device, a big hit game state is generated, and the big hit game is executed following the small hit game. That is, the specific area 172 corresponds to a "specific area" for operating the condition device. In this way, when the small hit game is executed due to the determination of the small hit in the big hit determination, and the game ball passes through the specific area 172 and the big hit game is executed, it is executed first. The small hit game that has been played is included as part of the big hit game. In this case, the small hit game is treated retroactively as the 1R jackpot round, and is converted into the number of rounds as the 1R jackpot round.

As described above, the jackpot game executed by the first jackpot 16 as a result of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is hereinafter also referred to as a type 1 game. The type 1 game is a big hit game similar to the big hit game in the so-called old type 1 type (so-called seven machine) game machine, and the combination of special symbols for notifying that the judgment result of the big hit judgment is a big hit is confirmed and displayed. It is executed when it is done.

Further, a game in which a small hit game is executed in response to a determination of a small hit in the big hit determination, and a big hit game is executed due to this, is also referred to as a type 2 game below. The two-type game is a jackpot game similar to the jackpot game in the so-called old two-type (so-called blade) gaming machine. In the present embodiment, it is executed on condition that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 during the small hit game passes through the specific area 172. In the present embodiment, after the small hit game using the second big winning opening 17 is completed, the opening of the first big winning opening 16 is interlocked to perform the big hit game of the two kinds of games. In other words, the type 2 game is a big hit game that involves opening and closing the second big winning opening 17 including the specific area 172. The pachinko machine 1 is a game machine called a 1-type / 2-type mixed type, which includes both a 1-type game and a 2-type game.

In the following, when the big hit game and the small hit game are collectively referred to, or when either is not specified, it is simply referred to as a hit game.

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

The pachinko machine 1 causes either a non-time saving state or a time saving state. The non-time saving state is a gaming state in which the rate at which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened is a normal rate. The time saving state is a gaming state in which the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened more frequently than the non-time saving state. Specifically, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 during one normal hit game is longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter in the fluctuation time in the time reduction state (about 2 seconds in the present embodiment) than in the fluctuation time in the non-time reduction state (about 10 seconds in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the non-time saving state is also referred to as a normal state.

The game ball winning the electric chew 11 in which the opening / closing member 111 is opened in the normal hit game flows down the flow path 191 in the distribution flow path 19 and passes through the first pass area 192 or the second pass area 193. It is sorted like this. When the game ball passes through the first passing area 192 or the second passing area 193, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 or the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is opened. As a result, the player can easily win the game ball in the second starting port 13 or the third starting port 14 rather than the first starting port 12 in the time saving state. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting right during the time saving state. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the ratio of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 being opened is lower than that in the time saving state, and the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14 are less likely to be opened than in the time saving state. As a result, the player is more likely to win the game ball in the first starting port 12 than in the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14 in the non-time saving state. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by left-handed during the non-time saving state.

In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the time saving state includes a plurality of patterns. Although the details will be described later, the plurality of patterns are the first long opening pattern P1 which is an opening pattern in which the game ball easily passes through the first passing region 192 and the opening pattern in which the game ball easily passes through the second passing region 193. It includes at least a second long open pattern P2. Further, the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the non-time saving state is hereinafter referred to as a short opening pattern Pt.

In the present embodiment, the time saving state includes a special 1 time saving state and a special 2 time saving state. In the special 1 time saving state, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened mainly by the first length opening pattern P1. Therefore, in the special 1 time saving state, the game ball that has won the electric chew 11 mainly passes through the first passing area 192, so that the first jackpot determination is mainly performed. In the special 2 time saving state, the electric chew 11 is opened by the second long opening pattern P2. Therefore, in the special 2 time saving state, the game ball winning the electric chew 11 passes through the second passing area 193, so that the second big hit determination is performed. The special 1 time saving state includes a special 1A time saving state and a special 1B time saving state. The special 1A time saving state is a gaming state in which the frequency at which the first special symbol is changed based on the fluctuation pattern of the “stock effect” described later is higher than the frequency in the special 1B time saving state.

The pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not to set a time saving state after the end of the big hit game according to the game state and the hit type when it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit in the big hit determination. The set time saving state ends when the number of jackpot determinations (hereinafter, referred to as "determination count") performed after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number of times. The condition for ending the time saving state is also referred to as a time saving ending condition below. In the present embodiment, the time reduction end condition differs between the special 1 time reduction state and the special 2 time reduction state. The special 1 time saving state ends when the number of first jackpot determinations made after the jackpot game ends reaches 100 times. The special 2 time saving state ends when the number of second jackpot determinations made after the jackpot game ends reaches five.

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

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

The main board 41 includes a sub control board 58, a payout control board 45, a relay board 47, an external terminal board 55, a first start port switch 61, a second start port switch 62, and a third start via the I / O interface 54. It is connected to the mouth switch 63. The sub-control board 58 includes a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to a lamp driver board 46, an effect control board 43, an operation button 9, and a speaker 48. The sub-control board 58 performs comprehensive control such as production according to a command transmitted from the main board 41. The lamp driver board 46 is connected to the illumination board 31. The illumination substrate 31 is equipped with, for example, an LED, and is provided inside the illumination member 35 described above. The lamp driver board 46 controls the light emitting operation of the illumination board 31 and the like according to a command received from the sub control board 58. The effect control board 43 includes a CPU 431 and the like, and controls the display of the display screen 28 according to a command transmitted from the sub control board 58.

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

The relay board 47 includes an electric chew switch 64, an electric chew solenoid 68, a distribution shutter solenoid 69, a first prize opening solenoid 70, a second prize opening solenoid 71, a movable piece solenoid 72, a gate switch 75, and a first prize. It is connected to the mouth switch 76, the second prize opening switch 77, the specific area switch 78, the non-specific area switch 79, and the symbol display unit 24.

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

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

The external terminal board 55 outputs the information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (so-called hall computer, not shown) that collectively manages the game machines installed in the pachinko hall. The first start port switch 61 is provided in the first start port 12, and detects the winning of the game ball to the first start port 12. The second start port switch 62 is provided in the second start port 13, and detects the winning of the game ball to the second start port 13. The third start port switch 63 is provided in the third start port 14, and detects the winning of the game ball to the third start port 14.

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

The first jackpot-related information storage area of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. The first jackpot-related information storage area is used in the special symbol processing (see FIGS. 16 to 18) of the main processing described later. The first jackpot-related information storage area is provided with a plurality of storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of first reserved balls. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of first reserved balls, which is the upper limit of the number of first reserved balls that can be stored, is "4". Therefore, in the first jackpot-related information storage area, No. 1 to No. Four storage areas of 4 are provided. If the number of first reserved balls is less than 4 (0 to 3) when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 12 or the third starting port 14, random numbers are stored in order from the storage area having the smallest number.

The number of first reserved balls includes the execution of the first jackpot determination and the determination of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation time of the special symbol among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have won the first start port 12 or the third start port 14. It is the number of random numbers (first holding sphere) stored in the held state. The CPU 51 shifts the random numbers stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed yet to the determination area (not shown). The determination area is a storage area provided in the RAM 52 for storing a random number for determining the jackpot, and is commonly used in the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. The CPU 51 performs various processes such as a jackpot determination on the random numbers shifted to the determination area. When the random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number is shifted to the determination area, the random numbers stored in the next number or lower are shifted to the storage area with the smallest number. After that, the random numbers stored in the storage area with the smallest number are sequentially shifted to the determination area, and processing such as jackpot determination is repeated. The various processes for the random numbers stored in the determination area include, for example, determination of a notification effect for notifying the result of the jackpot determination, and processing related to the jackpot game or the small hit game executed according to the determination result. The random numbers in the determination area are deleted after the processing such as the jackpot determination is completed.

Each storage area is provided with a first jackpot random number column, a first symbol determination random number column, and a first variation pattern determination random number column. In the first jackpot random number column, the value of the first jackpot random number generated by the random number generation circuit 56 (see FIG. 5) is stored. In the first symbol determination random number column, the value of the first symbol determination random number generated by the random number generation circuit 56 is stored. In the first variation pattern determination random number column, the value of the first variation pattern determination random number generated by the random number generation circuit 56 is stored. When the game ball wins the first start port 12 or the third start port 14, the random numbers generated for each type of random number by the random number generation circuit 56 at that time are latched by the hard circuit and stored in each column. .. The first jackpot random number is used for determining the first jackpot. The first symbol determination random number is used to determine the first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination random number is used to determine the first variation pattern indicating the variation time of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit of the symbol display unit 24. Various random numbers acquired together with the first jackpot random number and stored in the first jackpot-related information storage area are also collectively referred to as the first random number. The fluctuation time of the first special symbol is also referred to as the first fluctuation time.

Although not shown, the RAM 52 is provided with a second jackpot-related information storage area. The second jackpot related information storage area is also used in the special symbol processing of the main processing. In the present embodiment, the second jackpot-related information storage area is provided with two storage areas corresponding to the maximum number of second reserved balls. Regarding the number of second reserved balls, among the random numbers corresponding to the game balls that have won the second starting port 13, the execution of the second jackpot determination, the determination of the second fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, etc. are suspended. It is the number of random numbers (second holding sphere) stored in the state. When the game ball wins the second starting port 13, the random numbers generated for each type of random number by the random number generation circuit 56 at that time are latched by the hard circuit and stored in each column of the second jackpot related information storage area. Will be done. In the storage area, the second jackpot random number column in which the value of the second jackpot determination random number is stored, the second special symbol determination random number column in which the value of the second special symbol determination random number is stored, and the second variation pattern determination random number A second variation pattern determination random number column in which the value is stored is provided.

The CPU 51 shifts the random numbers stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the random numbers in the storage area that have not been processed to the above-mentioned determination area. The CPU 51 performs various processes such as a second jackpot determination on the random numbers shifted to the determination area. Various random numbers acquired together with the second jackpot random number and stored in the second jackpot-related information storage area are also collectively referred to as a second random number. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol is also referred to as the second fluctuation time.

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

In the pachinko machine 1, the first fluctuation time and the second fluctuation time are equal to the production time of the notification effect for notifying the player of the results of the first jackpot determination and the second jackpot determination. The sub control board 58 controls the notification effect according to the fluctuation pattern determined by the main board 41. Specifically, the main substrate 41 starts the variation of the first special symbol according to the first variation pattern based on the first variation pattern determination random number. Further, the main board 41 starts the variation of the second special symbol according to the second variation pattern based on the second variation pattern determination random number. The sub-control board 58 starts the variation display of the effect symbol mainly in synchronization with the variation start of the first special symbol. When the first fluctuation time at which the fluctuation is started ends, the main board 41 confirms and displays the fluctuating first special symbol for a predetermined special symbol stop display time (0.8 seconds in the present embodiment). .. Further, when the fluctuation time of the second special symbol that has started to change ends, the main board 41 confirms and displays the changed second special symbol during the predetermined special symbol stop display time. The sub-control board 58 confirms and displays the effect symbol in synchronization with the special symbol stop display time. Further, the sub-control board 58 executes the notification effect synchronized with the fluctuation time of the special symbol by the display screen 28, the illumination member, the speaker 48, etc., in addition to the effect symbol.

The RAM 52 is provided with a normal hit-related information storage area for storing a normal hit random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 10. The normal hit-related information storage area is also configured in the same manner as the first jackpot-related information storage area. In the present embodiment, four storage areas are provided in the normal hit relationship information storage area, and the maximum number of normal reserved balls is "4". The storage area is provided with a normal hit random number column in which the value of the normal hit random number is stored and a normal symbol determination random number column in which the value of the normal symbol determination random number is stored. The normal hit random number is used for the normal hit determination. The normal symbol determination random number is used to determine the normal hit symbol.

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

In the ordinary symbol determination table, the value (0 to 99) of the ordinary symbol determination random number is associated with each of the ordinary hit types. The ratio of the normal hit type of the normal symbol is determined according to the value of the normal symbol determination random number. The ratio of normal hit types is 98% for "normal hit A" and 2% for "normal hit B".

The ordinary symbol determination table defines which of the opening patterns of the electric chew 11 in the ordinary hit game is to be used according to the ordinary hit type. In the normal state, the short opening pattern Pt is associated with any normal hit type. Therefore, in the normal state, the normal hit game is executed in the short open pattern Pt.

In the special 1 time saving state, the first long open pattern P1 is associated with the normal hit type of "normal hit A", and the second long open pattern P2 corresponds to the normal hit type of "normal hit B". Attached. For this reason, in the special 1 time saving state, when it is determined by the normal hit determination that the normal hit type is determined as "normal hit A", the normal hit game is in the first long open pattern P1. When it is executed and the normal hit type of "normal hit B" is determined, the normal hit game is executed in the second long open pattern P2. Therefore, when it is determined by the normal collision detection in the special 1 time reduction state, the normal hit game by the first long opening pattern P1 is at a rate of 98%, and the normal hit game by the second long opening pattern P2 is at a rate of 2%. Each hit game is executed. Further, in the special 2 time saving state, the second long opening pattern P2 is associated with any normal hit type. Therefore, in the special 2 time saving state, the normal hit game is executed in the second long opening pattern P2. The ratios of "normal hit A" and "normal hit B" can be changed arbitrarily.

The opening pattern of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 and the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 195 will be described with reference to FIG. The opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 performs an opening / closing operation related to the normal hit game in an opening pattern according to the normal hit type and the game state. When a predetermined number (6 in this embodiment) of game balls win the electric chew 11 opened by the opening / closing member 111, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 is performed even during the opening / closing operation according to each opening pattern. When finished, the opening / closing member 111 closes. The predetermined number may be any number other than six.

The distribution shutter 195 operates in a predetermined distribution shutter operation pattern. In the distribution shutter operation pattern, when the normal hit game is executed, the distribution shutter 195 moves from the first position D1 to the second position from the time point T0 to the time point T1 which is the start time of the normal hit game. It is placed in D2. Then, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 from the time point T1 to the time point T5 when the time TB has elapsed. Then, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 from the time point T5 to the time point T11 when the time TC has elapsed. After that, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 from the time point T11 to the time point T12.

In the normal state, regardless of which normal hit type is determined, the opening / closing operation related to the normal hit game is performed in the short opening pattern Pt. In the short opening pattern Pt, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened until the time TA between the time point T0 and the time point T1 elapses. After that, from the time point T1 to the time point T2 when the time TH has elapsed, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is closed, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 related to the normal hit game of the short opening pattern Pt is completed. That is, in the short opening pattern Pt, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 opens once in the time TA. In this embodiment, the time TA is 0.040 seconds. The time TH is 0.5 seconds. Therefore, even if the normal hit game is executed in the normal state, the opening time of the opening / closing member 111 is very short, so that the possibility that the game ball wins the electric chew 11 is very low. Since the possibility that the game ball passes through the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19, it is very difficult for the game ball to pass through both the first passage area 192 and the second passage area 193. Therefore, in the normal state, it is very difficult to open both the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 and the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14.

In the special 1 time saving state, when the normal hit type of "normal hit A" is determined, the opening / closing operation related to the normal hit game is performed in the first long opening pattern P1. In the first long opening pattern P1, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened from the time point T0 until the time TD elapses. When the time TD elapses from the time point T0 to the time point T3, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 closes. After that, from the time point T3 to the time point T4 when the time TH has elapsed, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is closed, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 related to the normal hit game of the first long opening pattern P1 is completed. do. That is, in the first long opening pattern P1, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 opens once in the time TD.

In this embodiment, the time TD is 2.0 seconds. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in the first long opening pattern P1, a plurality of game balls can win the electric chew 11 between the time point T0 and the time point T3. In addition, at other timings, the game ball does not win the electric chew 11. Between the time point T0 and the time point T3 (during the time TD), the time when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the first position D1 is longer than the time when the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2. During the time TD, the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 at the time TA (0.040 seconds). Therefore, among the game balls that win the electric chew 11 and flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 between the time point T0 and the time point T3, there are almost no game balls that are guided to the second flow path 191B. Therefore, most of the game balls that win the electric chew 11 opened by the first long opening pattern P1 and flow down the flow path 191 of the distribution flow path 19 are guided to the first flow path 191A and pass through the first passage region 192. pass. When the game ball passes through the first passing region 192, the first operating mechanism is activated to open the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14. Therefore, when the normal hit game is performed in the first long opening pattern P1, the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14 is more likely to be opened than the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13. In the present embodiment, the distribution shutter 195 is set to the first position D1 even after the opening of the opening / closing member 111 in the first length opening pattern P1 is completed and the electric chew 11 shifts from the open state to the closed state. Have been placed. Therefore, the game ball that won the electric chew 11 immediately before the time point T3 also easily passes through the first passing region 192.

When the normal hit type of "normal hit B" is determined in the special 1 time reduction state and the special 2 time reduction state, the opening / closing operation related to the normal hit game is performed in the second long opening pattern P2. In the second long opening pattern P2, the opening / closing member 111 is opened from the time point T0 until the time TA elapses. After that, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 closes from the time point T1 until the time TB elapses. Next, when the time TB reaches the time point T5 from the time point T1, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 opens from the time point T5 until the time TF elapses. Next, when the time TF elapses from the time point T5 to the time point T6, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 closes until the time point T7 when the time TG elapses. Next, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened from the time point T7 to the time point T8 when the time TF has elapsed. Next, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is closed from the time point T8 to the time point T9 when the time TG has elapsed. Next, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened from the time point T9 to the time point T10 when the time TF has elapsed. After that, from the time point T10 to the time point T12 when the time TH elapses, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is kept closed. That is, in the second long opening pattern P2, the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened once in the time TA, and then opened three times in the time TF with the closing of the time TB in between.

In this embodiment, the time TF is 1.8 seconds. Therefore, when the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is opened / closed in the second long opening pattern P2, a plurality of game balls can win the electric chew 11 during the time TF. The distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 while the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 repeats the open state of the time TF three times from the time point T5. Therefore, the game ball that has won the electric chew 11 at the timing from the time point T5 to the time point T10 is guided to the second flow path 191B and passes through the second passage region 193. When the game ball passes through the second passage area 193, the second actuating mechanism is activated and the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened. Therefore, when the normal hit game is performed in the second long opening pattern P2 in the special 1 time saving state and the special 2 time saving state, the opening / closing member 131 of the second starting port 13 is opened more than the opening / closing member 141 of the third starting port 14. Easy to be in a state. In the present embodiment, the time TC in which the distribution shutter 195 is arranged at the second position D2 continues from the time point T10 to the time point T11 when the opening / closing member 111 finishes opening the time TF three times. .. Therefore, the game ball that won the electric chew 11 immediately before the time point T10 easily passes through the second passing area 193.

As shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined to be a hit by the ordinary hit judgment in the special 1 time reduction state, "1st ordinary hit A" is determined at a ratio of 98% and "1st ordinary hit B" is determined at a ratio of 2%. Will be done. Therefore, 98% of the normal hit games in the special 1 time saving state are performed in the first long opening pattern P1 and 2% in the second long opening pattern P2. Therefore, the third starting port 14 is opened at a rate of about 98% and the second starting port 13 is opened at a rate of about 2% in the special 1 time saving state. Therefore, the ratio of the jackpot judgment performed in the special 1 time saving state is about 98% for the first jackpot judgment and about 2% for the second jackpot judgment (as a guide, the execution ratio between the first jackpot judgment and the second jackpot judgment). However, it becomes about 49: 1). In addition, when it is determined to be a hit by the normal hit determination in the special 2 time reduction state, the normal hit game is performed in the second long open pattern P2 at a rate of almost 100%. Therefore, since the second starting port 13 is opened at a rate of about 100% in the special 2 time saving state, the big hit determination performed in the special 2 time saving state is about 100%.

The special symbol determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 1 determines the first special symbol indicating the result of the first jackpot determination and the second special symbol indicating the result of the second jackpot determination by referring to the special symbol determination table. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are classified into any of a plurality of hit types. The plurality of hit types include a jackpot type indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot and a small hit type indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a small hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol is composed of the jackpot type, and the second special symbol is composed of the jackpot type and the small hit type. In the special symbol determination table, the value (0 to 99) of the special symbol determination random number is associated with each of the plurality of hit types. If the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, a predetermined type of out of order is determined.

The first special symbol includes four types of jackpots, "4R jackpot A", "4R jackpot B", "4R jackpot C" and "4R jackpot D". The ratio of the jackpot type of the first special symbol is 76% for "4R jackpot A", 9% for "4R jackpot B", 10% for "4R jackpot C", and 5% for "4R jackpot D". The second special symbol is one type of jackpot "4R jackpot E" and four types of "4R small hit A", "4R small hit B", "4R small hit C" and "4R small hit D". Including small hit type. As for the ratio of the jackpot type of the second special symbol, "4R jackpot E" is 100%. The ratio of the small hit type of the second special symbol is 52% for "4R small hit A", 7% for "4R small hit B", 6% for "4R small hit C", and 35 for "4R small hit D". %. “4R” indicates the number of rounds associated with each winning type. The jackpot game based on "4R jackpot A", "4R jackpot B", "4R jackpot C", "4R jackpot D", and "4R jackpot E" related to the jackpot type is a type 1 game. There are two types of big hit games executed due to the small hit games based on "4R small hit A", "4R small hit B", "4R small hit C" and "4R small hit D" related to the small hit type. It is a game.

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

The special symbol determination table defines the opening patterns of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game and the big hit round. In the jackpot game by jackpot type of "4R jackpot A", "4R jackpot B", "4R jackpot C", "4R jackpot D" and "4R jackpot E", the first jackpot 16 is the maximum in all jackpot rounds. Open for 28.0 seconds once. In addition, in the small hit game by the small hit type of "4R small hit A", "4R small hit B", "4R small hit C" and "4R small hit D", the second big winning opening 17 is a maximum of 1.5. Release the seconds once.

In the big hit game performed due to the game ball passing through the specific area 172 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 16 opens once for a maximum of 28.0 seconds in each round after 2R. conduct. The maximum opening time of the first winning opening 16 is also referred to as the first opening time in the following. As described above, in the big hit game caused by the small hit game being executed, the small hit game is treated retroactively as the 1R big hit round. Therefore, in the special symbol determination table, the opening time of the second big winning opening 17 related to the small hit game is defined as the opening time of the first big hit round for convenience. The maximum opening time of the second winning opening 17 is also referred to as the second opening time in the following.

Each of the hit types is associated with a game state that is set after the jackpot game related to each hit type is completed. In the first special symbol, "4R jackpot A" and "4R jackpot C" have a special 1B time reduction state, "4R jackpot B" has a special 1A time reduction state, and "4R small hit D" has a special 2 time reduction state. Each is associated. In the second special symbol, "4R big hit E" and "4R small hit D" have a special 2 time saving state, and "4R small hit A" and "4R small hit C" have a special 1B time saving state, "4R small hit". Special 1A time saving state is associated with "B" respectively.

Therefore, when the jackpot judgment result is derived by the first jackpot determination, after the jackpot game (type 1 game) is completed, the special 1 time reduction state (special 1A time reduction state is 9%, special 1B time reduction state) is 95%. 86%), but the special 2 time reduction state is set at a rate of 5%. When the jackpot determination result is derived by the second jackpot determination, the special 2 time reduction state is set at a rate of 100% after the end of the jackpot game (type 1 game). When the judgment result of the small hit is derived by the second big hit judgment, after the end of the small hit game and the big hit game (type 2 game), the special 1 time reduction state (special 1A time reduction state is 7%, special 1A time reduction state) 1B time saving state is 58%), but special 2 time saving state is set at a rate of 35%.

Of these, the time saving end of the special 1 time saving state set due to the hit type of "4R big hit A", "4R big hit B", "4R small hit A", and "4R small hit B" was decided. The condition is that the number of determinations of the first jackpot determination performed after the end of the jackpot game reaches 100 times. The time-saving end condition of the special 1 time-saving state set due to the determination of the hit types of "4R jackpot C" and "4R small hit C" is the first jackpot determination performed after the end of the jackpot game. The number of judgments reaches 50 times. The time saving end condition of the special 2 time saving state set due to the hit type of "4R jackpot D", "4R jackpot E", and "4R small hit D" is performed after the end of the jackpot game. The number of judgments of the second big hit judgment reaches 5 times.

The first variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. There are a plurality of first fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the judgment result by the first jackpot determination and the game state (normal state, special 1A time reduction state, special 1B time reduction state, or special 2 time reduction state) at the time when the variation pattern is determined. The table is set up. A plurality of types of first fluctuation patterns are assigned to each category, and the value (0 to 511) of the first fluctuation pattern determination random number and the fluctuation time are associated with each fluctuation pattern. Hereinafter, when the first fluctuation pattern and the second fluctuation pattern are collectively referred to, or when any of them is not specified, they are simply referred to as fluctuation patterns.

When the first jackpot judgment is made, the table classification according to the game state at that time and the judgment result by the jackpot judgment is referred to, and it corresponds to the value of the first fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired together with the first jackpot random number. One variation pattern is determined. When the determination result of the first jackpot determination in the normal state is a jackpot, the rate at which the first variation pattern is determined increases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect C". The "reach effect" is, for example, a notification effect that executes an effect indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit after a reach state in which two of the three effect symbols stop at the same symbol is configured. On the other hand, when the determination result is out of order, the rate at which the first variation pattern is determined decreases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect C". Therefore, the expected value at which the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot increases in the order of "reach effect A" to "reach effect C". In the present embodiment, the variation pattern of "non-reach" such as "non-reach effect A" is a notification effect in which the effect ends without reaching the reach state, and in the present embodiment, the result of the jackpot determination is off. Is determined only in the case of.

When the judgment result of the first jackpot determination in the special 1A time saving state is a jackpot, the rate at which the first variation pattern is determined increases in the order of "reach effect D" to "reach effect F". On the other hand, when the determination result is out of order, the rate at which the first variation pattern is determined decreases in the order of "reach effect D" to "reach effect F". Therefore, the expected value at which the result of the first jackpot determination is a jackpot increases in the order of "reach effect D" to "reach effect F". Further, in the special 1A time saving state, the first fluctuation pattern of "stock effect" having a longer fluctuation time than the other first fluctuation patterns is provided. When the game ball passes through the gate 10, the change of the normal symbol performed by the passage is completed and the normal hit game is performed. When the game ball winning the electric chew 11 opened by the normal hit game passes through the first passing area 192 or the second passing area 193, the second starting port 13 or the third starting port 14 is opened. The time required for the second starting port 13 or the third starting port 14 to open after the game ball has passed through the gate 10 is hereinafter referred to as "opening required time". In the present embodiment, the required opening time is about 15 seconds. The production time of the stock production (the fluctuation time of the first special symbol) is longer than the time required to double the opening time. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol related to the first fluctuation pattern of the stock effect is 100 seconds.

The stock effect is provided to give the player a chance to secure the second reserved ball in the special 1 time saving state. When the right-handed hit is continuously performed while the first special symbol variation corresponding to the first variation pattern of the stock effect is executed in the special 1 time saving state, the game ball frequently passes through the gate 10. As described above, when it is determined to be a hit by the normal collision detection in the special 1 time reduction state, the normal hit game by the first long opening pattern P1 is at a rate of 98%, and the second long opening pattern is at a rate of 2%. Each of the normal hit games by P2 is executed.

When right-handed striking is continued while the notification effect by the stock effect is executed, the third start port 14 may be opened a plurality of times, but in rare cases, the second start port 13 is opened. In the pachinko machine 1, the normal hit game is performed a plurality of times while the notification effect by the stock effect is executed, and by increasing the execution frequency of the normal hit game, the frequency of occurrence of the opportunity for the second starting port 13 to open is increased. Is increasing. When the game ball wins in the second starting port 13, the second reserved ball is stored. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination, the first jackpot determination is prioritized over the second jackpot determination. Therefore, when the second reserved ball is stored in the special 1 time saving state, the game ball is frequently played at the third starting port 14 until the special 1 time saving state ends, unless the right-handed hit of the game ball is interrupted. To win a prize. Therefore, in the special 1 time saving state, the change of the first special symbol is prioritized, and the state in which the second reserved ball is stored is maintained.

Regarding the special 1B time saving state, a table including the same fluctuation pattern as the special 1A time saving state is provided in both the case where the result of the first big hit determination is a big hit and the case where the result is out of the jackpot. The ratio at which the stock effect is determined in the special 1A time reduction state (frequency of occurrence of the stock effect) is higher than the ratio at which the stock effect is determined in the special 1B time reduction state. That is, the special 1A time saving state has a higher frequency of stock production than the special 1B time saving state. In the present embodiment, the first fluctuation time and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the electric chew 11, the first, so that the normal hit judgment is performed about 50 times while the first jackpot judgment is performed 100 times in the special 1 time saving state. (Ii) The time required for the opening / closing operation of the starting port 13 and the third starting port 14 is determined.

Further, when the determination result of the first jackpot determination in the special 2 time saving state is a jackpot, the first fluctuation pattern (first fluctuation time 5 seconds) of the "big hit fluctuation A" is determined. If the determination result is out of alignment, the first variation pattern (first variation time 0.7 seconds) of "outlier variation A" is determined. In the present embodiment, the first fluctuation time associated with the first fluctuation pattern of "outlier variation A" is 0.7 seconds. Therefore, when the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the special 2 time saving state is for notifying the deviation, the fluctuation is performed in a very short time.

The second variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. The second variation pattern determination table is based on the determination result by the second jackpot determination and the game state (normal state, special 1A time reduction state, special 1B time reduction state, or special 2 time reduction state) at the time when the second variation pattern is determined. , Multiple table divisions are provided. Regarding the special 2 time saving state, the table classification for determining the second fluctuation pattern related to the first fluctuation of the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state and the second to fifth fluctuations of the second special symbol There is a table division for determining the second fluctuation pattern according to the above.

In addition, in FIGS. 11 and 12, when the number of reserved balls is "0", the number of reserved balls is "0" in the state where the second reserved balls are not stored (the number of second reserved balls is "0"). Shows the case where the second special symbol starts to change due to winning a prize. The number of reserved balls "1" indicates a case where the second special symbol based on the second reserved ball starts to fluctuate in a state where one second reserved ball is stored. That is, the number of reserved balls "1" corresponds to the case where the last reserved balls among the second reserved balls stored so far are digested. The number of reserved balls "2" indicates a case where the second special symbol starts to fluctuate in a state where two second reserved balls, which is the maximum number of reserved balls, are stored.

As shown in FIG. 11, the table division in the normal state is associated with the second fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 15 seconds regardless of the result of the second jackpot determination. In the present embodiment, the normal state is set after the special 1 time saving state and the special 2 time saving state are completed by satisfying the time saving end condition. The second holding ball that is stored in the special 1 time saving state or the special 2 time saving state and is also stored (remaining) in the normal state after the time saving state ends is hereinafter referred to as "remaining hold". The table division in the normal state in FIG. 11 is mainly referred to when determining the second fluctuation pattern corresponding to the remaining hold. In this table division, the fluctuation time corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern determined according to the result of the second jackpot determination may be different. The fluctuation time of 15 seconds is an example.

The table division in the special 1 time saving state is provided in common in the special 1A time saving state and the special 1B time saving state. In the table division in the special 1 time saving state, when determining the second fluctuation pattern related to the second special symbol that starts the fluctuation from the state where one or two second reserved balls are stored, the second jackpot determination is made. Regardless of the result of, a second variation pattern corresponding to a variation time of 0.5 seconds is defined. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol for 0.5 seconds is shorter than the interval at which the game ball is launched by the game ball launcher 37. Further, the fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds is shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (about 2 seconds in the present embodiment) in the special 1 time reduction state. The fluctuation of the second special symbol due to the fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds is also referred to as "ultra-short fluctuation" below. The game ball launching device 37 does not launch more than one game ball while the second special symbol fluctuates in an ultra-short variation. In addition, the normal symbol does not fluctuate more than once while the second special symbol fluctuates in an ultra-short fluctuation. For this reason, it is difficult for the normal hit game to be performed while the fluctuation of the second special symbol is performed in the ultra-short fluctuation, and it is difficult for the second starting port 13 to be opened. Therefore, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is ultra-short. The second reserved ball is rarely newly memorized during the fluctuation.

In addition, the second special symbol relating to the second special symbol that starts to fluctuate when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 13 in a state where the second reserved ball is not stored (the number of second reserved balls is 0). When determining the two fluctuation patterns, the second fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation time of 15 seconds is defined regardless of the result of the second jackpot determination.

The table classification for determining the second fluctuation pattern related to the first fluctuation of the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state is the judgment result of the second jackpot judgment and the hit type determined according to the judgment result. The second fluctuation pattern is defined accordingly. When the determination result of the second jackpot determination is a jackpot, the second variation pattern of "big hit variation D" is associated. When the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where one or two second reserved balls are stored, the second fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation D is associated with a fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds. Be done. That is, the variation of the second special symbol performed by the second variation pattern of the jackpot variation D from the state where at least one second reserved ball is stored becomes an ultra-short variation. On the other hand, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where the second reserved ball is 0, the fluctuation time of 50 seconds is associated. This 50-second fluctuation time corresponds to the production time of the "MAX stock production" described later. The production time of the MAX stock effect (the fluctuation time of the second special symbol) is longer than the time obtained by doubling the opening required time described above.

When the judgment result of the second big hit determination is a small hit, the second fluctuation pattern is determined according to the small hit type determined in response to the determination result. When the small hit type is 4R small hit A, 4R small hit B or 4R small hit C, the second fluctuation pattern of "small hit fluctuation C" is about 1/3, and the second fluctuation pattern of "small hit fluctuation D" is. It is determined at a rate of about 2/3. As described above, when the small hit type of 4R small hit A, 4R small hit B or 4R small hit C is determined, after the end of the big hit game of the two types of games caused by the small hit game, the special One hour reduction state is set.

In the second fluctuation pattern of the small hit fluctuation C, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where one or two second reserved balls are stored, 0.5 corresponding to the ultra-short fluctuation. The fluctuation time of seconds is associated. When the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where the second reserved ball is 0, the fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect is associated. In the second fluctuation pattern of the small hit fluctuation D, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where two second reserved balls are stored, the fluctuation of 0.5 seconds corresponding to the ultra-short fluctuation Time is associated. When the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where the second reserved ball is 0 or 1, a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect is associated. The change of the second special symbol that starts from the state where one second hold ball is memorized is the last change of the memorized second hold sphere (the memorized second hold ball is the last). It is called "final pending fluctuation" because it is a fluctuation that is digested by. That is, when the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the big hit game of the two types of games caused by the small hit game, the change of the second special symbol that triggers the small hit game is the final pending change. The fluctuation time is about 2/3, which is 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect. In addition, about 1/3 is 0.5 seconds corresponding to the ultra-short fluctuation.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the second big hit determination is a small hit and the determined small hit type is 4R small hit D, the second fluctuation pattern of the small hit variation C is determined. As described above, when the small hit type of the 4R small hit D is determined, the special 2 time reduction state is set after the big hit game of the two types of games caused by the small hit game is completed. That is, when the special 2 time reduction state is set after the end of the big hit game of the two types of games caused by the small hit game, and the change of the second special symbol that triggers the small hit game is the final pending change. Is subject to ultra-short fluctuations.

When the determination result of the second jackpot determination is out of order, each second variation pattern of "outside variation E", "outside variation F", or "outside variation G" is determined at a rate of about 1/3. In the second fluctuation pattern of the out-of-range fluctuation E, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where one or two second reserved balls are stored, 0.5 seconds corresponding to the ultra-short fluctuation. Fluctuation time is associated. When the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where the second reserved ball is 0, the fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect is associated. In the second fluctuation pattern of the out-of-range fluctuation F, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where two second reserved balls are stored, the fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds corresponding to the ultra-short fluctuation. Are associated with each other. When the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where one or two second reserved balls are stored, a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect is associated. The second fluctuation pattern of the out-of-range fluctuation G is associated with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect, regardless of the number of second reserved balls.

That is, in the case where the judgment result by the second jackpot judgment is out of order, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where the second reserved ball is 0, the second is the second with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect. The special symbol is changed. When the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where one second reserved ball is stored, the fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds corresponding to the ultra-short fluctuation at a rate of about 1/3 l The second special symbol Fluctuations are made. In addition, the second special symbol is changed at a rate of about two-thirds with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect. When the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where two second reserved balls are stored, the fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds corresponding to the ultra-short fluctuation at a rate of about 2/3 l The second special symbol Fluctuations are made. In addition, the second special symbol is changed at a rate of about 1/3 with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect. Therefore, when the first fluctuation in the special 2 time saving state corresponds to the judgment result of the deviation, even if the second reserved ball is stored, the second special has a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect. The design can fluctuate.

As shown in FIG. 12, the table division for determining the second fluctuation pattern related to the second to fifth fluctuations of the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state is the judgment result and the judgment result of the second jackpot judgment. The second fluctuation pattern is defined according to the hit type determined in response to. In the present embodiment, when the judgment result of the small hit is derived by the second big hit judgment, one of the game balls that has won the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game is specified at a rate of almost 100%. It passes through region 172. Therefore, when the small hit game is performed, the big hit game of the two types of games is performed at a rate of almost 100% unless the right-handed hit of the game ball is interrupted. Since the small hit probability is very high, about 1 / 1.1, the small hit judgment result is derived in most cases when the second big hit judgment is made, but in rare cases, the deviation judgment result is derived. There is. The second change pattern is determined by referring to the table classification related to the second to fifth changes in the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state, which is the second jackpot judgment after the first time in the special 2 time saving state. This is the case when the judgment result of the deviation is derived.

When the judgment result of the second jackpot judgment is a jackpot, each second fluctuation pattern of "big hit fluctuation D", "big hit fluctuation E" or "big hit fluctuation F" is 58.8%, 29.1%, respectively. Determined at a rate of 12.1%. The second fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation D is the same as described above. In the second fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation E, similarly to the second fluctuation pattern of the small hit fluctuation C described above, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where two second reserved balls are stored. Is associated with a variation time of 0.5 seconds corresponding to the ultrashort variation. When the second special symbol starts to fluctuate from the state where the second reserved ball is 0 or 1, a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect is associated. Similar to the above-mentioned second fluctuation pattern of the deviation fluctuation G, the second fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation F is associated with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect regardless of the number of second reserved balls. Therefore, when the second to fifth fluctuations of the second special symbol in the special 2 time reduction state correspond to the judgment result of the jackpot, even when the second reserved ball is stored, it corresponds to the MAX stock effect. The second special symbol can fluctuate with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds.

When the judgment result of the second big hit judgment is a small hit and the small hit type is 4R small hit A, 4R small hit B or 4R small hit C, each of small hit fluctuation C, small hit fluctuation D, and small hit fluctuation E The second variation pattern is determined at a rate of about 1/3 each. When the small hit type is 4R small hit A, 4R small hit B or 4R small hit C, it corresponds to the case where the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the 2 type game. The second fluctuation pattern of the small hit fluctuation C and the small hit fluctuation D is the same as described above. Similar to the second fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation F described above, the second fluctuation pattern of the small hit fluctuation E is associated with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect regardless of the number of second reserved balls. ..

When the judgment result of the second big hit judgment is a small hit and the small hit type is 4R small hit D, each second fluctuation pattern of the small hit variation C, the small hit variation D, and the small hit variation E is 58.8, respectively. %, 29.1%, 12.1%. When the small hit type is 4R small hit D, it corresponds to the case where the special 2 time reduction state is set after the end of the 2 type game. When the 2nd to 5th fluctuations of the 2nd special symbol correspond to the judgment result of the small hit in the special 2 time saving state, the MAX stock effect is produced even when the 2nd reserved balls are stored. The second special symbol can fluctuate with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to.

If the judgment result of the second jackpot judgment is out of order, the out-of-order variation E and the out-of-order variation F are the same as in the table for determining the second variation pattern related to the first variation of the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state. Alternatively, each second variation pattern of the out-of-range variation G is determined at a rate of about 1/3.

The operation of the pachinko machine 1 by the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 23. The main control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main process of the control program (see FIG. 13) is executed by the CPU 51 when the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 5) detects an interrupt signal generated every 4 ms. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as "S".

When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 51 starts the main process. As shown in FIG. 13, when the main process is started, the command output process is first performed (S10). In the command output process, the control command is output to the sub control board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored in the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

Next, the switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, each switch provided in the gate 10, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the third starting port 14, the first big winning opening 16, the second big winning opening 17, and other winning openings. From the detection result (see FIG. 5), a process for detecting the passage or winning of the game ball is performed. When each switch detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to each switch stored in the RAM 52 becomes “ON”.

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

Next, special electric accessory processing is performed (S13). Although the details will be described later, in the special electric accessory processing, processing for controlling the operation of the hit game, processing related to the game state set after the end of the big hit game, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 21 and 22). The operation of the winning game is mainly an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 161, 171 of the first big winning opening 16 and the second big winning opening 17 in the big hit game and the small hit game.

Next, special symbol processing is performed (S14). Although the details will be described later, in the special symbol processing, a jackpot determination, a determination of a fluctuation pattern, a determination of a symbol type of the special symbol, a game state transition process, and the like are performed (see FIGS. 16 to 18).

Next, ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S16). Although the details will be described later, in the ordinary electric accessory process, a process for controlling the operation of the normal hit game (mainly the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11) is performed (see FIG. 15).

Next, normal symbol processing is performed (S17). Although the details will be described later, in the normal symbol processing, processing such as normal hit determination, determination of the normal hit type, and storage of commands for controlling fluctuation of the normal symbol is performed (see FIG. 14).

Next, the payout process (S18), the error check (S19), and the information output process (S20) are performed, and the main process is completed. In the payout process, when the flag corresponding to each switch is set to "ON" by the switch read process, a command indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the winning opening corresponding to each switch is transmitted to the payout control board 45. NS. Upon receiving this command, the CPU 45a of the payout control board 45 causes the prize ball payout device 49 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls for the prize opening corresponding to the command according to the number of prize balls to the prize opening. .. In the error check, when an error occurs, the error is notified using the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the like. In the information output process, various information is output to the game hall management computer (not shown) via the external terminal plate 55.

The details of the ordinary symbol processing (S17) will be described with reference to FIG. First, a flag used in ordinary symbol processing will be described. In the RAM 52, a normal symbol fluctuation flag, a normal hit game flag, and the like are stored. The normal symbol fluctuation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the normal symbol is fluctuating. When the normal symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation), "1" is memorized and becomes "ON", and the normal symbol is fluctuating. If not, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". The normal hit game in progress flag is a flag indicating whether or not the normal hit game is being executed. After the normal hit determination determines that the normal hit is in progress, "1" is memorized and becomes "ON", and the normal hit game ends. After that, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF".

When the normal symbol processing is started, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 10 (S21). When the gate switch 75 detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the gate switch 75 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 13) of the main process. If this flag is not "ON", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 10 (S21: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S31. When this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 10 (S21: YES), and it is determined whether the number of normally reserved balls is "4" (S22). .. When the number of normally reserved balls is "4" (S22: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S31 because the number of normally reserved balls has reached the upper limit of the number of memorable reserved balls.

When the number of normally reserved balls is not "4" (S22: NO), "1" is added to the number of normally reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S23). Next, a normal hit random number and a normal symbol determination random number are acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the normal hit relationship information storage area of the RAM 52 (S25). Specifically, the value of the normal hit determination random number is stored in the normal hit random number column, and the value of the normal symbol determination random number is stored in the normal symbol determination random number column. The process shifts to the judgment of S31.

Next, it is determined whether or not the normal hit game is in progress (S31). When the normal hit game in progress flag is "ON", it is determined that the normal hit game is in progress (S31: YES), and the process returns to the main process. When the normal hit game flag is "OFF", it is determined that the normal hit game is not in progress (S31: NO), and it is determined whether the normal symbol is changing (S32). When the normal symbol fluctuation flag is "OFF", it is determined that the normal symbol is not changing (S32: NO), and it is determined whether the number of normal reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more. (S39). When the number of normally reserved balls is "0" or more (S39: NO), the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the number of normally reserved balls is "1" or more (S39: YES), the number of normally reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S41). The normal hit random number stored in the storage area having the smallest number in the normal hit relationship information storage area is shifted to the normal judgment area provided in the RAM 52 in order to store the random number for performing the normal hit determination (S42). ..

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

Next, it is determined whether the result of the normal hit determination performed in S43 is a normal hit (S45). If the result of the normal hit determination is incorrect (S45: NO), the process shifts to S47. When the result of the normal hit determination is a normal hit (S45: YES), the normal hit type of the normal symbol is determined (S46). In the process of S46, the ordinary symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) is referred to, and the ordinary hit type corresponding to the value of the ordinary symbol determination random number acquired at the same time as the ordinary hit random number shifted to the ordinary determination area is determined. .. The determined normal hit type is stored in the RAM 52. The process shifts to S47.

Next, a variation time designation command indicating the variation time of the normal symbol according to the game state is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S47). The fluctuation time specification command is a command for designating the fluctuation time of the normal hit determination result and the normal symbol. The CPU 51 generates a command for designating a fluctuation time of about 10 seconds during the normal state, and generates a command for designating a fluctuation time of about 2 seconds during the time saving state. In addition, different fluctuation times may be specified according to the judgment result (normal hit or miss) by the normal hit determination. The fluctuation time designation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing (S10, see FIG. 13) of the main processing to be executed next time, and instructs the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol. Next, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is stored in the normal symbol fluctuation time counter (S48). "1" is stored in the normal symbol fluctuation flag and becomes "ON" (S49), and the process returns to the main process.

When the normal symbol fluctuation flag is "ON", it is determined that the normal symbol is changing (S32: YES), and it is determined whether the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S51). If the value of the normal symbol fluctuation time counter stored in the processing of S48 is not "0", it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has not yet elapsed (S51: NO), and the processing is main. Return to processing.

When the value of the normal symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed (S51: YES), a normal symbol stop command is generated, and the normal symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52. (S53). The normal symbol stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 by the command output process, and instructs the normal symbol to stop fluctuating. Next, "0" is stored in the normal symbol fluctuation flag and becomes "OFF" (S55).

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

The details of the ordinary electric accessory processing (see S15 and FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIG. First, a flag used in ordinary electric accessory processing will be described. In the ordinary electric accessory processing, in addition to the various flags described above, an electric chew open flag, a special 1 time reduction flag, a special 2 time reduction flag, and the like are used. The electric chew opening flag is a flag indicating whether the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is performing the opening / closing operation according to the electric chew opening pattern, and is stored in the RAM 52. The electric chew opening flag is set to "ON" when "1" is stored and the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is performing the opening / closing operation, and the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is not performing the opening / closing operation. "0" is stored in and becomes "OFF". The special 1 time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the special 1 time saving state, and "1" is stored in the special 1A time saving state and "2" is stored in the special 1B time saving state. If not, "0" is stored. The special 2 time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the special 2 time saving state, and "1" is stored in the special 2 time saving state and becomes "ON", and "0" is stored when it is not in the special 2 time saving state. It becomes "OFF". That is, in the non-time saving state, "0" is stored in both the special 1 time saving flag and the special 2 time saving flag. In the following, when the special 1 time saving flag and the special 2 time saving flag are collectively referred to, they are referred to as "time saving flag".

When the normal electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not the normal hit game is in progress (S61). This determination is made according to the state of the normal hit game flag. When the normal hit game flag is "OFF" (S61: NO), the process returns to the main process. When the normal hit game flag is "ON" (S61: YES), it is determined whether the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 is open (S62). This determination is made according to the state of the electric chew opening flag. When the electric chew opening flag is "ON", it is determined that the opening / closing member 111 is performing the opening / closing operation (S62: YES), and the process shifts to S73.

When the electric chew opening flag is "OFF", it is determined that the opening / closing member 111 is not performing the opening / closing operation (S62: NO), and it is determined whether the time saving state is set (S63). This determination is made according to the states of the special 1 time reduction flag and the special 2 time reduction flag. When "0" is stored in both the special 1 time saving flag and the special 2 time saving flag, it is determined that the non-time saving state is set (S63: NO), the Pt release command is generated, and the RAM 52. Is stored in (S69). The Pt opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the electric chew opening pattern of the short opening pattern Pt shown in FIG. The Pt release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The electric chew solenoid 68 that has received the Pt opening command via the relay board 47 opens and closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 with the short opening pattern Pt. The process shifts to S71.

On the other hand, when "0" is not stored in at least one of the special 1 time saving flag and the special 2 time saving flag, it is determined that the time saving state is set (S63: YES), and the special 1 time saving state is set. It is determined whether or not it is done (S64). When "1" or "2" is stored in the special 1 time saving flag, it is determined that the special 1 time saving state is set (S64: YES), and stored in the RAM 52 in S46 (see FIG. 14). It is determined whether the normal hit type is "normal hit A" (S65).

When the normal hit type is "normal hit A" (S65: YES), the P1 release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S66). The P1 opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the electric chew opening pattern of the first length opening pattern P1 shown in FIG. The P1 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 13) of the main process to be executed next time. The electric chew solenoid 68 that has received the P1 opening command via the relay board 47 opens and closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the first long opening pattern P1. The process shifts to S71.

When the normal hit type is "normal hit B" (S65: NO) and when the special 2 time saving state is set (S64: NO), a P2 release command is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S68). .. The P2 opening command is a command for opening and closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the electric chew opening pattern of the second long opening pattern P2 shown in FIG. The P2 release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The electric chew solenoid 68 that has received the P2 opening command via the relay board 47 opens and closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 in the second long opening pattern P2. The process shifts to S71.

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the electric chew 11 (S73). When the electric chew switch 64 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the electric chew switch 64 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 13) of the main process. When this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the electric chew 11 (S73: YES), and the electric chew winning of the RAM 52 that counts the number of the game balls that have won the electric chew 11 "1" is added to the ball count counter (S75). The process shifts to the determination of S81. If the flag corresponding to the electric chew switch 64 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the electric chew 11 (S73: NO), and the process shifts to the judgment of S81.

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

When six or more game balls are won in the electric chew 11 (S81: YES), or when the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 111 is completed (S82: YES), an electric chew closing command is generated and stored in the RAM 52. (S83). The electric chew closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 which is opened according to the electric chew opening pattern. The electric chew closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. Upon receiving the electric chew closing command via the relay board 47, the electric chew solenoid 68 closes the opening / closing member 111 of the electric chew 11 and ends the opening / closing operation. Next, the electric chew opening flag is set to "OFF" (S85). In addition, the normal hit game flag is set to "OFF" (S86), and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the special symbol processing (see S14 and FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18. First, the flags used in the special symbol processing will be described. In the special symbol processing, a big hit game state flag, a small hit game state woman flag, a special symbol display state flag, and the like are used. These flags are stored in the RAM 52.

The jackpot game state flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the jackpot game state, and "1" is stored in the jackpot game state to be "ON", and when it is not in the jackpot game state, "0" is stored and "OFF". "become. The small hit game state flag is a flag indicating whether or not the small hit game state (a state in which the small hit game is being executed), and "1" is memorized in the small hit game state and becomes "ON", and the small hit game state is small. When it is not in the winning game state, "0" is stored and becomes "OFF". The special symbol display status flag is "1" when either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is fluctuating (during fluctuation), and when one of them is stopped and displayed (during stop display). "2" is stored in, and "0" is stored when neither is changing nor the stop display is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 16, when the special symbol processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 12 (S91). When the first start port switch 61 (see FIG. 5) detects that the game ball has won a prize, the flag corresponding to the first start port switch 61 is set to "ON" in the switch read process (see S11 and FIG. 13) of the main process. .. When this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 12 (S91: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S93. When this flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the first starting port 12 (S91: NO), and it is determined whether the game ball has won the third starting port 14. (S92). When the third start port switch 63 (see FIG. 5) detects that the game ball has won a prize, the flag corresponding to the third start port switch 63 is set to “ON” in the switch reading process of the main process. When this flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won a prize in the third starting port 14 (S92: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S101. When this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the third starting port 14 (S92: YES), and the process proceeds to the determination of S93.

Next, it is determined whether the number of first reserved balls is "4" (S93). When the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "4" (S93: YES), the number of first reserved balls has reached the maximum number of first reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S101. .. When the number of first reserved balls is not "4" (S93: NO), "1" is added to the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S95). Next, the first random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the first jackpot-related information storage area (see FIG. 6) (S96). Specifically, the random number value of the first jackpot judgment random number is in the first jackpot random number column, the random number value of the first special symbol determination random number is in the first special symbol determination random number column, and the random number value of the first special symbol determination random number is in the first variation pattern determination random number column. The random numbers of the first variation pattern determination random numbers are stored respectively. The process shifts to the determination of S101.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 13 (S101). When the second start port switch 62 (see FIG. 5) detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second start port switch 62 is set to “ON” in the switch reading process of the main process. When this flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won a prize in the second starting port 13 (S101: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S111 (see FIG. 17).

When this flag is "ON", it is determined that a game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 13 (S101: YES), and it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "2". (S102). When the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "2" (S102: YES), the number of second reserved balls has reached the maximum number of second reserved balls, so the process proceeds to the determination of S111. .. When the number of second reserved balls is not "2" (S102: NO), "1" is added to the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 (S105). Next, the second random number is acquired and stored in the storage area having the smallest number among the empty storage areas in the second jackpot relationship information storage area (not shown) (S106). Specifically, the random number value of the second jackpot random number is in the second jackpot random number column, the random number value of the second symbol determination random number is in the second symbol determination random number column, and the second is the second variation pattern determination random number column. The random numbers of the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are stored respectively. The process shifts to the determination of S111.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether the player is in the big hit game state or the small hit game state (whether it is the hit game state) (S61). When the big hit game state flag or the small hit game state flag is "ON", it is determined that the game state is a hit game (S111: YES), and the process returns to the main process. When both the big hit game state flag and the small hit game state flag are "OFF", it is determined that the player is not in the hit game state (S111: NO), and either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not it is (S112). If the special symbol display status flag is not "1", it is determined that neither of them is changing (S112: NO), and it is determined whether or not either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the stopped state. (S113). If the special symbol display status flag is not "2", it is determined that none of them are in the stop display (S113: NO), the process shifts to S121 (see FIG. 18), and a process such as a jackpot determination is performed.

In the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination, the first jackpot determination is prioritized over the second jackpot determination. As shown in FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether the number of first reserved balls is "1" or more (S121). When the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "1" or more (S121: YES), the number of first reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S122). The first random number stored in the storage area with the smallest number in the first jackpot-related information storage area (see FIG. 6) is shifted to the determination area (S123).

Next, the first jackpot determination process is performed (S125). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a first determination table for performing the first jackpot determination. In the first determination table, random numbers of the first jackpot random numbers corresponding to "big hit" and "missing" are defined. In S125, the first determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the first jackpot random number shifted to the determination area in S123 corresponds to "big hit" or "missing". As a result, the first jackpot determination based on the undetermined first jackpot random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the first jackpot random number is stored.

Next, the symbol type is determined according to the result of the first jackpot determination derived in S125 (S126). In the process of S126, the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 9) is referred to, and the symbol type is determined according to the value of the first symbol determination random number shifted to the determination area in S123. The determined symbol type is stored in the RAM 52. The process shifts to S141.

On the other hand, when the number of first reserved balls is not "1" or more (when it is "0") (S121: NO), it is determined whether the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S131). When the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is "0" (S131: NO), the process returns to the main process.

When the number of second reserved balls is "1" or more (S131: YES), the number of second reserved balls stored in the RAM 52 is subtracted by "1" (S132). The second random number stored in the storage area having the smallest number in the second jackpot-related information storage area (not shown) is shifted to the determination area (S133).

Next, the second jackpot determination process is performed (S135). Although not shown, the ROM 53 stores a second determination table for performing a second jackpot determination. In the second determination table, random numbers of the second big hit random numbers corresponding to "big hit", "small hit", and "missing" are defined. In S133, the second determination table is referred to, and it is determined whether the second jackpot random number shifted to the determination area in S132 corresponds to "big hit", "small hit", or "missing". As a result, the second jackpot determination based on the undetermined second jackpot random number stored in the RAM 52 is performed in the order in which the second jackpot random number is stored.

Next, the symbol type is determined according to the result of the second jackpot determination derived in S135 (S136). In the process of S136, the special symbol determination table is referred to, and the symbol type is determined according to the value of the second symbol determination random number shifted to the determination area in S133. The determined symbol type is stored in the RAM 52. The process shifts to S141.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination process is performed (S141). In the variation pattern determination process, one variation pattern is determined according to whether the game state of the normal state, the special 1 time reduction state, or the special 2 time reduction state is set at the present time, and the determination result by the jackpot determination. ..

The details of the variation pattern determination process (see S141 and FIG. 18) will be described with reference to FIG. When the variation pattern determination process is started, it is determined whether the variation pattern to be determined determines the first variation pattern (S161). When the random number shifted to the determination area is the first variation pattern determination random number, it is determined that the first variation pattern is determined (S161: YES), and the first variation pattern is determined (S162). In S162, among the first variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10), the table classification according to the game state (normal state, special 1A time saving state, special 2A time saving state, or special 2 time saving state) set at the present time is set. Referenced. Based on the referenced table classification, one first variation pattern is determined according to the determination result (big hit or miss) by the first jackpot determination. The game state set at the present time is determined according to the state of the time saving flag. The processing returns to the special symbol processing (see FIG. 18).

On the other hand, if the random number shifted to the determination area is the second variation pattern determination random number, it is determined that the second variation pattern is determined (S161: NO), and whether the special 2 time reduction state is set at the present time. It is determined (S163). When the special 2 time reduction flag is "ON", it is determined that the special 2 time reduction state is set (S163: YES), and the second fluctuation pattern is determined (S165). In S165, in the special 2 time saving state of the second variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 11 and 12), the table classification for determining the second variation pattern related to the first variation of the second special symbol or from the second time Any of the table divisions for determining the second variation pattern related to the fifth variation of the second special symbol is referred to. Based on the referenced table classification, one second variation pattern is determined according to the determination result (big hit, small hit or miss) by the second big hit determination. When the judgment result of the second big hit determination is a small hit, the second fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the small hit type. The processing returns to the special symbol processing.

Further, when the special 1 time saving state or the normal state is set at the present time (S163: NO), the table classification according to the set gaming state in the second variation pattern determination table is referred to. Based on the referenced table classification, one second variation pattern is determined according to the determination result (big hit, small hit or miss) by the second big hit determination (S166). The processing returns to the special symbol processing.

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

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

Further, in the determination of S112 shown in FIG. 17, when "1" is stored in the special symbol display flag, it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S112: YES), and the first fluctuation time or It is determined whether the second fluctuation time has elapsed (S151). This determination is made according to the value of the special symbol fluctuation time counter stored in S143. If the value of the special symbol fluctuation time counter is not "0", it is determined that the first fluctuation time or the second fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S151: NO), and the processing returns to the main processing.

When the value of the special symbol fluctuation time counter is "0", it is determined that the first fluctuation time or the second fluctuation time has elapsed (S151: YES), and a special symbol stop command is generated (S152). ). The generated special symbol stop command is stored in the RAM 52. The special symbol stop command is transmitted to the relay board 47 and the sub control board 58 by the command output process of the main process to be executed next time, and the fluctuation stop and display screen 28 of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the symbol display unit 24. Instruct to stop the fluctuation of the production symbol of.

Next, a predetermined special symbol stop display time (0.8 seconds in this embodiment) is stored in the special symbol stop time counter of the RAM 52 (S153). "2" indicating that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being stopped is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S154). After that, the process returns to the main process.

Further, in the determination of S113, when "2" is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S113: YES), the special symbol stop time elapses according to the value of the special symbol stop time counter set in S143. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S156). If the value of the special symbol stop time counter is not "0", it is determined that the special symbol stop time has not elapsed (S156: NO), and the process returns to the main process. When the value of the special symbol stop time counter is "0", it is determined that the special symbol stop time has stopped (S156: YES), and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is fluctuating or stopped. "0" indicating that is stored in the special symbol display state flag (S157). Next, the game state transition process is performed (S158), and the process returns to the main process.

The game state transition process (see S158 and FIG. 17) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the game state transition process, a process is performed to shift the game to the big hit game state when it is determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination, and to shift the game to the small hit game state when it is determined to be a small hit. .. Further, in the game state transition process, a process of shifting the game to the big hit game state is also performed when the game ball passes through the specific area 172 in the small hit game.

When the game state transition process is started, it is first determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S171). When the determination result is a big hit (S171: YES), the number of rounds corresponding to the big hit symbol type (in this embodiment, "4" in any big hit type) is stored in the R counter (S172). The R counter is a counter that counts the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game, and is stored in the RAM 52.

Next, the values of the first determination count counter and the second determination count counter are both cleared to "0" (S173). The first determination number counting counter is a counter that counts the determination number of the first jackpot determination executed after the end of the previous jackpot game, and is stored in the RAM 52. The second determination number counting counter is a counter that counts the determination number of the second jackpot determination executed after the end of the previous jackpot game, and is stored in the RAM 52.

Next, it is determined whether the time saving flag is "ON" (whether "1" or "2" is stored in the special 1 time saving flag, or whether the special 2 time saving flag is "ON") (S175). If the time saving flag is not "ON" (S175: NO), the process shifts to S179. When the time saving flag is "ON" (S175: YES), the time saving flag becomes "OFF" (both the special 1 time saving flag and the special 2 time saving flag become "0") (S176). The process shifts to S179. Next, the jackpot game status flag becomes "ON" (S179), and the processing returns to the special symbol processing.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot (small hit or miss) (S171: NO), it is determined whether the determination result is a small hit (S181). If the determination result is out of order (S181: NO), the process shifts to the determination in S185. When the determination result is a small hit (S181: YES), the small hit game status flag is set to "ON" (S182). Next, the number of rounds corresponding to the symbol type of the small hit (in this embodiment, "4" in any small hit type) is stored in the R counter (S183). The process shifts to the determination of S185.

Next, it is determined whether the special symbol whose fluctuation has stopped is the first special symbol (S185). When the special symbol whose fluctuation has stopped is the first special symbol (S185: YES), "1" is added to the value of the first determination count counter (S186). The process shifts to the determination of S191. When the special symbol whose fluctuation has stopped is the second special symbol (S185: NO), "1" is added to the value of the second determination count counter (S188). The process shifts to the determination of S191.

Next, it is determined whether or not the gaming state set at the present time is the special one time saving state (S185). This determination is made according to the state of the time saving flag. When the set game state is the special 1 time saving state (S191: YES), it is determined whether the hit game played immediately before is due to the big hit type of 4R big hit C or the small hit type of 4R small hit C. Is done (S192). This determination is made based on the hit type stored in the RAM 52. When the hit game played immediately before is based on the big hit type of 4R big hit C or the small hit type of 4R small hit C (S192: YES), whether the value of the first judgment count counter is "50". Judged (S193). If the value of the first determination count counter is not "50" (S192: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process.

If the hit game played immediately before is not based on the big hit type of 4R big hit C or the small hit type of 4R small hit C (S192: NO), it is determined whether the value of the first judgment count counter is "100". (S194). If the value of the first determination count counter is not "100" (S192: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process. When the value of the first judgment count counter is "100" (S192: YES), or when the value of the first judgment count counter is "50" (S193: YES), the time reduction end in the special 1 time reduction state Since the condition is satisfied, "0" is stored in the special 1 time reduction flag and becomes "OFF" (S195). The processing returns to the special symbol processing.

On the other hand, when the set gaming state is not the special 1 time saving state (S191: NO), it is determined whether the set gaming state is the special 2 time saving state (S196). When the set gaming state is the normal state (S196: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process. When the set gaming state is the special one time saving state (S196: YES), it is determined whether the value of the second determination number counting counter is "5" (S197). If the value of the second determination count counter is not "5" (S197: NO), the process returns to the special symbol process. When the value of the second determination count counter is "5" (S197: YES), the time saving end condition of the special 2 time saving state is satisfied, so "0" is stored in the special 2 time saving flag and set to "OFF". Becomes (S198). The processing returns to the special symbol processing.

The details of the special electric accessory processing (see S13 and FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. First, the flag used in the special electric accessory processing will be described. In the special electric accessory processing, in addition to the above-mentioned various flags, an open flag and the like are used. The opening flag is a flag indicating whether or not the first special winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 are open, and is stored in the RAM 52. The opening flag is "1" when the opening / closing member 161 of the first prize opening 16 is open, and "2" when the opening / closing member 171 of the second prize opening 17 is open. "0" is stored when the opening operation is not performed. In this embodiment, the first prize opening 16 and the second prize opening 17 are not opened at the same time.

As shown in FIG. 21, when the special electric accessory processing is started, it is determined whether or not the game is in the jackpot game state (S201). This determination is made according to the state of the jackpot game state flag. When the jackpot game state flag is "OFF" (S201: NO), as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game state is in the small hit game state (S221). This determination is made by the state of the small hit game state flag. When the small hit game status flag is "OFF" (S221: NO), the process returns to the main process.

When the small hit game state flag is "ON" (S221: YES), it is determined whether the opening / closing member 171 of the second large winning opening 17 is open (S222). This determination is made depending on whether "2" is stored in the open flag. When "2" is stored in the opening flag (S222: YES), the process shifts to the determination in S231.

When "2" is not stored in the opening flag (S222: NO), a second opening command for opening the opening / closing member 171 of the second winning opening 17 is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S223). .. The second release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 13) of the main process to be executed next time. The second special winning opening solenoid 71 that receives the opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 171 of the second big winning opening 17.

Next, the second opening time is stored in the second opening time counter (S225). The second opening time counter is a counter for measuring the second opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the opening / closing member 171 of the second large winning opening 17, and is stored in the RAM 52. In the present embodiment, a value indicating 1.5 seconds, which is the second opening time, is stored in the second opening time counter. Next, "2" is stored in the opening flag (S226).

Next, the movable piece operation command for operating the movable piece 174 in the second special winning opening 17 is stored in the RAM 52 (S228). The movable piece operation command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The movable piece solenoid 72 that has received the movable piece operation command via the relay board 47 operates the movable piece 174 in a predetermined operation pattern during the small hit game state. The process shifts to the determination of S231.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second major winning opening 17 (S231). When the second big winning opening switch 77 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the second big winning opening switch 77 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 13) of the main process. If this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the second prize opening 17 (S231: YES), and the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls that have won the second prize opening 17. "1" is added to the second winning ball number counter of (S232). The process shifts to the determination of S233. If the flag corresponding to the second major winning opening switch 77 is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won the second major winning opening 17 (S231: NO), and the processing shifts to the judgment of S233. do.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls in the second major winning opening 17 is "10" or more (S233). When the value of the second winning ball number counter is less than "10" (S233: NO), it is determined whether the second opening time has elapsed based on the value of the second opening time counter (S235). If the second opening time has not elapsed (S235: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the case of the small hit game state (S221: YES) in the special electric accessory processing performed thereafter, until 10 or more game balls are won in the second large winning opening 17 or the second opening time elapses. , These determinations are repeatedly executed (S233: NO, S235: NO).

When 10 or more game balls are won in the second large winning opening 17 (S233: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S235: YES), the second closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S236). ). The second closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 171 of the second large winning opening 17 that is open. The second closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing of the main processing to be executed next time. The second special winning opening solenoid 71, which has received the second closing command via the relay board 47, closes the opening / closing member 171 of the second special winning opening 17. Next, "0" is stored in the opening flag (S238). In addition, the small hit game status flag is set to "OFF" (S239).

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 172 in the small hit game (S241). When the specific area switch 78 detects the passage of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process of the main process. If this flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 172 (S241: NO), the value of the R counter is cleared to "0" (S245), and the process is performed. Return to main processing.

If the flag corresponding to the specific area switch 78 is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 172 (S241: YES), and the jackpot game state flag becomes "ON" (S242). ). That is, in the small hit game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 172, the accessory continuous operation device is operated by the operation of the condition device. Next, "1" is subtracted from the value of the R counter (S243). That is, since the small hit game is treated as the 1R jackpot round with the operation of the accessory continuous operating device, it is converted into the number of rounds assuming that the jackpot round for 1R is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process.

Returning to the description of FIG. On the other hand, when the jackpot game state flag is "ON" (S201: YES), it is determined whether the value of the R counter is "0" (S202). When the value of the R counter is not "0" (S202: NO), it is determined whether the first large winning opening 16 is open (S203). This determination is made depending on whether "1" is stored in the open flag. When "1" is stored in the opening flag (S203: YES), the process shifts to the determination in S211.

When "1" is not stored in the opening flag (S203: NO), a first opening command for opening the opening / closing member 161 of the first winning opening 16 is generated and stored in the RAM 52 (S205). .. The first release command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output process of the main process to be executed next time. The first large winning opening solenoid 70 that receives the opening command via the relay board 47 opens the opening / closing member 161 of the first large winning opening 16.

Next, the first opening time is stored in the first opening time counter (S206). The first opening time counter is a counter for measuring the first opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the opening / closing member 161 of the first winning opening 16, and is stored in the RAM 52. In the present embodiment, a value indicating the first opening time of 28.0 seconds is stored in the first opening time counter. Next, "1" is stored in the opening flag (S208). The process shifts to the determination of S211.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first large winning opening 16 (S211). When the first big winning opening switch 76 detects the winning of the game ball, the flag corresponding to the first big winning opening switch 76 is set to "ON" in the switch reading process of the main process. When this flag is "ON", it is determined that the game ball has won the first prize opening 16 (S211: YES), and the RAM 52 that counts the number of game balls that have won the first prize opening 16 "1" is added to the first winning ball number counter (S212). The process shifts to the determination of S213. When this flag is "OFF", it is determined that the game ball has not won in the first large winning opening 16 (S211: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of S213.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls in the first large winning opening 16 is "10" or more (S213). When the value of the first winning ball number counter is less than "10" (S213: NO), it is determined whether the first opening time has elapsed based on the value of the first opening time counter (S215). If the first opening time has not elapsed (S215: NO), the process returns to the main process. In the special electric accessory processing performed thereafter, when the jackpot game state (S201: YES) and the value of the R counter is not "0" (S202: NO), 10 or more games are played in the first prize opening 16. These judgments are repeatedly executed until the ball wins or the first opening time elapses (S213: NO, S215: NO).

When 10 or more game balls win the first prize opening 16 (S213: YES) or the first opening time has elapsed (S215: YES), the first closing command is stored in the RAM 52 (S216). ). The first closing command is a command for closing the opening / closing member 161 of the first large winning opening 16 that is open. The first closing command is transmitted to the relay board 47 in the command output processing of the main processing to be executed next time. The first special winning opening solenoid 70 that receives the first closing command via the relay board 47 closes the opening / closing member 161 of the first big winning opening 16. Next, "0" is stored in the opening flag (S218). Next, "1" is subtracted from the value of the R counter (S219), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when the value of the R counter is "0" (S202: YES), the jackpot game state flag becomes "OFF" (S251). Next, the time saving state setting process is performed (S252), and the process returns to the main process.

The details of the time saving state setting process (see S252 and FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 23. The time saving state setting process is performed to set the time saving state according to the hit type after the jackpot game is completed. When the time saving state setting process is started, it is determined whether the completed jackpot game is due to the jackpot type of 4R jackpot B or the small hit type of 4R small hit B (S261). This determination is made based on the hit type stored in the RAM 52. When the completed jackpot game is based on the jackpot type of 4R jackpot B or the small hit type of 4R small hit B (S261: YES), the special 1A time saving state is set after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, "1" is stored in the special 1 time saving flag (S262). The processing returns to the special electric accessory processing.

If the finished jackpot game is not due to the 4R jackpot B jackpot type or the 4R jackpot B jackpot type (S261: NO), the finished jackpot game is the 4R jackpot A, 4R jackpot C jackpot type or 4R jackpot A. It is determined whether the 4R small hit C is due to the small hit type (S263). When the completed jackpot game is based on the jackpot type of 4R jackpot A, 4R jackpot C, or the small hit type of 4R small hit A, 4R small hit C (S263: YES), the special 1B time reduction state is set after the jackpot game is completed. Set. Therefore, "2" is stored in the special 1 time saving flag (S265). The processing returns to the special electric accessory processing.

When the completed jackpot game is not due to the jackpot type of 4R jackpot A, 4R jackpot C or the jackpot type of 4R jackpot A or 4R jackpot C (4R jackpot D, 4R jackpot E jackpot type or 4R jackpot D) (In the case of a small hit type) (S263: NO), a special 2 time reduction state is set after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, "1" is stored in the special 2 time saving flag (S266). The processing returns to the special electric accessory processing.

With reference to FIG. 24, the flow of the entire game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the game is started from the normal state, the game progresses by hitting left, and the first big hit determination is mainly repeated until it is determined as a big hit with a predetermined jackpot probability (about 1/200). When the jackpot determination result is derived by the first jackpot determination (see arrow (1)), the jackpot game (first hit game) of the first type game is performed. The player digests the jackpot game by hitting right. When the jackpot type is 4R jackpot A or 4R jackpot C, the special 1B time reduction state is set after the jackpot game is completed. When the jackpot type is 4R jackpot B, the special 1A time saving state is set after the jackpot game is completed. The rate at which the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the first hit game is 95% (see arrow (2)). When the jackpot type is 4R jackpot D, the special 2 time reduction state is set after the jackpot game ends (see arrow (3)). The rate at which the special 2 hour reduction state is set after the end of the first hit game is 5%.

The game after the special 2 time reduction state is set after the end of the first hit game will be described. In the special 2 time saving state, the right-handed game is continued following the jackpot game. When the game is normally performed in the normal state, the game ball is not won in the second starting port 13, so that the second reserved ball is not stored at the stage when the special 2 time saving state is started (No. 1). (2) The number of reserved balls is 0). The player continuously hits the right side to pass the game ball through the gate 10, derives the determination result of the ordinary hit by the ordinary hit determination, and opens the electric chew 11. In the special 2 time saving state, the electric chew 11 is opened by the second long opening pattern P2, so that the game ball winning the electric chew 11 passes through the second passing region 193 and the second starting port 13 is opened. When the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 13, the first change of the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state is performed. The first change of the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state performed when the number of the second reserved balls is 0 is a change of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect regardless of the judgment result by the second big hit judgment. It takes place in time.

The player continues to hit right during the first change of the second special symbol after the special 2 time reduction state is set after the jackpot game is completed, so that the game ball is further passed through the gate 10 and the electric machine is operated. The chew 11 is opened, and the game ball is further won in the second starting port 13. As a result, the player can memorize up to "2" of the second reserved balls, which is the maximum number of the second reserved balls, during the first change of the second special symbol after the special 2 time saving state is set. Can be done. That is, the first change of the second special symbol after the special 2 time saving state is set is provided to secure the second reserved ball up to the maximum number of the second reserved balls. The notification effect relating to the opportunity to secure such a second reserved ball up to the maximum number of second reserved balls is called a MAX stock effect.

Although not shown, the first reserved ball stored in the normal state may be stored (remained) when the special 2 time reduction state is set. The pachinko machine 1 prioritizes the first jackpot determination over the second jackpot determination. Therefore, when the first reserved ball is stored in the special 2 time saving state, the first reserved ball is digested in preference to the second reserved ball. When the judgment result of the deviation is derived by the first jackpot determination performed in the special 2 time saving state based on the first reserved ball to be preferentially digested, the first special symbol is the first variation pattern of the deviation variation A (see FIG. 10). ) Fluctuates. Since the fluctuation time of the first fluctuation pattern of the out-of-bounds fluctuation A is 0.7 seconds, when the special 2 time reduction state is set with the first reserved ball stored, the first reserved ball corresponds to the first reserved ball. (1) Changes in special symbols are digested in a short time. After the change of the first special symbol is digested, the change of the second special symbol by the above-mentioned MAX stock effect is performed. When the jackpot determination result is derived by the first jackpot determination, the jackpot game of the first type game is executed, and after the end of this jackpot game, special 1 is shown as shown by arrows (2) or (3). A time saving state or a special 2 time saving state is set.

The pachinko machine 1 is a one-kind two-kind mixed type gaming machine, and has a very high small hit probability (about 1 / 1.1). Therefore, when the second big hit judgment is made, in most cases. The judgment result of the small hit is derived. When the change of the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect is performed by deriving the judgment result of the small hit, the small hit game is performed after the change of the second special symbol is completed (arrow (4). )reference). In the pachinko machine 1, if right-handed hitting is continued in the small hit game, about 10 game balls are won in the second large winning opening 17, and one of the winning game balls passes through the specific area 172. Therefore, the big hit game is performed following the small hit game (see arrow (5)). That is, in most cases, two types of games are performed after the change of the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect is completed.

When the MAX stock effect and the two-kind game are completed, the second special symbol is changed for the second time after the special 2 time reduction state is set, based on the second reserved ball stored in the MAX stock effect (arrow). See (6)). If the change in the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect is caused by the derivation of the determination result of the loss, the second change following the change related to the MAX stock effect is performed. The special symbol is changed (see arrow (14)). In most cases, the second variation of the second special symbol, which starts from the state in which two second reserved balls are stored, which is the maximum number of second reserved balls, is performed as an ultra-short variation. FIG. 24 shows an example in which the second variation of the second special symbol is performed with an ultra-short variation. After the second change of the second special symbol, a small hit game is performed (see arrow (7)). In the small hit game, the big hit game (type 2 game) is performed due to the game ball winning the second big winning opening 17 passing through the specific area 172 (see arrow (8)).

When the second special symbol change and the second type game after the special 2 time reduction state is set, the special 2 time reduction state is set based on the second reserved ball memorized in the MAX stock production. Later, the third change of the second special symbol is performed (see arrow (9)). If the second change of the second special symbol is caused by the derivation of the judgment result of the loss, the third change of the second special symbol is followed by the second change of the second special symbol. (Ii) The special symbol is changed (see arrow (16)). The third change of the second special symbol is started from the state where one second reserved ball is stored. That is, the third change of the second special symbol after the special 2 time reduction state is set is the change based on the second reserved ball finally memorized in the MAX stock effect. The third variation of the second special symbol, which starts from the state in which one second reserved ball is stored, may be performed by an ultra-short variation or by a variation related to the MAX stock effect. FIG. 24 shows an example in which the third variation of the second special symbol is performed with an ultra-short variation. After the third change of the second special symbol, a small hit game is performed (see arrow (10)). In the small hit game, the big hit game (type 2 game) is performed due to the game ball winning the second big winning opening 17 passing through the specific area 172 (see arrow (11)).

When the third change of the second special symbol and the type 2 game are completed after the special 2 time reduction state is set, the special 1 time reduction state (see arrow (12)) or the special 2 time reduction state (arrow (arrow (arrow)) 13))). If the first, second or third change of the second special symbol is performed by deriving the judgment result of the jackpot by the second jackpot judgment, after the change of the second special symbol is completed. A jackpot game (type 1 game) is performed (see arrows (15), (17), and (19)). After the end of this jackpot game, a special 2 hour reduction state is set at a rate of 100% (see arrow (20)). In addition, when the third change of the second special symbol is performed by deriving the determination result of the loss, the same game as when the third change of the second special symbol is performed. The state is maintained (see arrows (18), (18')).

When the number of determinations of the second jackpot determination in the special 2 time saving state reaches 5 times, the special 2 time saving state ends and the gaming state returns to the normal state (see arrow (21)). Special 2 time reduction When the second big hit judgment performed in the special 2 time reduction state continuously derives the judgment result of the loss, or when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 172 repeatedly in the small hit game, etc. The number of judgments of the second jackpot determination in the state can reach five times.

The game after the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the first hit game will be described. Even if the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the first hit game, the right-handed game is continued. The player continuously hits the right side to pass the game ball through the gate 10, derives the determination result of the ordinary hit by the ordinary hit determination, and opens the electric chew 11. In the special 1 time saving state, the electric chew 11 is mainly opened by the first long opening pattern P1, so that the game ball winning the electric chew 11 passes through the first passing area 192 and the third starting port 14 is opened. The first jackpot determination is made when the game ball wins a prize in the third starting port 14. By continuing to hit right, the player further passes the game ball through the gate 10, opens the electric chew 11, and further wins the game ball to the third starting port 14. Therefore, the first big hit determination is mainly performed in the special 1 time reduction state. The first jackpot determination and the variation of the first special symbol are repeated until the jackpot determination result is derived by the first jackpot determination. When the jackpot determination result is derived by the first jackpot determination, the jackpot game (type 1 game) is performed (see arrow (22)). After that, as shown by the arrows (2) and (3), the special 1 time reduction state or the special 2 time reduction state is set.

The special 1 time saving state includes a special 1A time saving state and a special 1B time saving state. As described above, the special 1A time saving state has a higher frequency of stock production than the special 1B time saving state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the normal symbol, the gate 10 so that the normal hit determination is performed about 50 times while the first special symbol is changed 100 times in the special 1B time saving state. The passing rate of the game ball to the game, the probability of normal hit, the ratio of normal hit type, etc. are provided. Since the ratio of the normal hit type is 98% for the first normal hit A and 2% for the first normal hit B, the electric chew is performed while the first special symbol is changed 100 times in the special 1B time saving state. The number of times 11 opens in the second long opening pattern P2 is less than once. The number of times the electric chew 11 is opened by the second long opening pattern P2 is less than 0.5 times while the first special symbol is changed 50 times in the special 1B time saving state.

In the special 1A time saving state, the stock effect occurs more frequently than in the special 1B time saving state. When the first special symbol is changed due to the stock effect, the player continues to hit right while the stock effect is being executed, so that the game ball is further passed through the gate 10 and the normal collision detection is repeated. Let me. As the number of executions of the ordinary hit determination increases, the chance that the ordinary hit type of the ordinary hit B is determined increases when the determination result of the ordinary hit is derived. When the normal hit type of the normal hit B is determined, the electric chew 11 opens in the second long opening pattern P2, so that the game ball winning the electric chew 11 passes through the second passage area 193 and the second starting port. 13 opens. When the game ball wins the second starting port 13 while the first reserved ball is stored, the execution of the first jackpot determination has priority over the execution of the second jackpot determination, so that the second reserved ball is stored. The state of being done is maintained. Therefore, the special 1A time saving state has a greater chance of memorizing the second reserved ball than the special 1B time saving state.

When the number of judgments of the first jackpot determination in the special 1 time saving state reaches 50 times or 100 times, the special 1 time saving state ends and the gaming state shifts to the normal state. If the second hold ball is not stored at the end of the special 1 time saving state (when there is no remaining hold), the game returns to the normal state before the first hit game occurs (see arrow (23)). Along with this, the state where the game is advanced by hitting right is returned to the state where the game is advanced by hitting left.

On the other hand, when the second reserved ball is stored at the end of the special 1 time saving state (when there is a remaining hold), the game shifts to the normal state in which the remaining hold game is performed (see arrow (24)). The remaining hold game is a game performed according to the result of the second jackpot determination based on the second hold ball related to the remaining hold. FIG. 24 shows an example in which one second reserved ball is stored at the end of the special 1 time saving state. When the second jackpot determination is made for the remaining hold after the transition from the special 1 time saving state to the normal state, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate. The fluctuation of the second special symbol is performed in a general fluctuation time (in the present embodiment, 15 seconds (see FIG. 11) regardless of the result of the second jackpot determination). When the jackpot determination result is derived by the second jackpot determination, the jackpot game of the first type game is performed after the change of the second special symbol is completed. After the end of this jackpot game, a special 2 hour reduction state is set at a rate of 100% (see arrow (28)).

When the small hit determination result is derived by the second big hit determination based on the remaining hold, the small hit game is performed after the change of the second special symbol is completed (see arrow (25)). When the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 17 in the small hit game passes through the specific area 172, the big hit game (type 2 game) is performed following the small hit game (see arrow (26)). When the type 2 game is completed, the game shifts to the special 1 time saving state (see arrow (30)) or the special 2 time saving state (see arrow (29)) at a predetermined ratio. If one second reserved ball is stored at the end of the special 1 time reduction state, the transition to the special 1 time reduction state is performed at a rate of 65%, and the transition to the special 2 time reduction state is performed at a rate of 35%. In this embodiment, the maximum number of remaining reservations is two. When the remaining hold game is started with two remaining holds stored, the second type 2 game may be further performed after the end of the first type 2 game. In this case, the ratio at which the special 1 time reduction state and the special 2 time reduction state are set after the two types of games are played changes from the case where the two types of games are played once. This will be described later.

In addition, when the judgment result of the big hit or the small hit is not derived by the second big hit judgment based on the remaining reserved game (when the judgment result of the loss is derived), the game is in the normal state before the first hit game is performed. Back (see arrow (31)).

With reference to FIG. 25, the details of the case where the two types of games are performed after the special 2 time reduction state is set after the end of the first hit game will be described in detail. When the special 2 time saving state is started in the state where the second reserved ball is not stored (the state where the number of the second reserved balls is 0), the first change of the second special symbol is judged by the second jackpot judgment. Regardless of the result, it is performed with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect (see the table division of "Special 2 time reduction state (first time)" in FIG. 11). By continuing right-handed hitting, up to "2", which is the maximum number of second reserved balls, is stored while the second special symbol is changed by the MAX stock effect. After that, when the change of the second special symbol by the MAX stock production is completed, the first two kinds of hit games (small hit game and big hit game) are performed.

After the end of the two-kind game, a special 1 time reduction state is set at a rate of 65%, and a special 2 time reduction state is set at a rate of 35%. When the second jackpot determination is made from the state where two second reserved balls are stored, the second special symbol is changed for the second time. That is, the second change of the second special symbol may be performed in the special 1 time saving state or in the special 2 time saving state. By starting the second change of the second special symbol, the number of second reserved balls changes from "2" to "1".

When the second fluctuation of the second special symbol is performed by deriving the judgment result of the small hit, the fluctuation of the second special symbol becomes an ultra-short fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds (FIG. 11). Refer to the table classification of "Special 1 time reduction state (common to A and B)" and "Special 2 time reduction state (1st time)"). When the change of the second special symbol due to the ultra-short change is completed, the second type 2 game is performed. Since the pachinko machine 1 changes the second special symbol provided between the first type 2 game and the second type 2 game with ultra-short fluctuations, the second time after the end of the first type 2 game. It is possible to give the player the impression that the two types of games are immediately and continuously performed. In the following, the state in which the variation of the second special symbol of the ultra-short variation is provided between consecutive jackpot games is also referred to as "immediate ream".

Even when the second change of the second special symbol is performed by deriving the judgment result of the jackpot, the change of the second special symbol is an ultra-short change with a fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds ( Refer to the table classification of "big hit" in "special 2 time saving state (first time)" in FIG. 11). Although not shown, in this case, after the completion of the winning game by the first type 2 game, the big hit game of the type 1 game is immediately connected.

In addition, the second change of the second special symbol may be performed by deriving the determination result of the deviation by the second jackpot determination. In this case, the fluctuation of the second special symbol becomes an ultra-short fluctuation at a ratio of about 2/3, and a fluctuation related to the MAX stock production at a ratio of about 1/3 (“Special 2 time reduction state (1)” in FIG. See the table classification of "Out of" in "Third time)"). When the second special symbol change is performed with an ultra-short variation indicating an outlier, the winning game is not performed after the end of the ultra-short variation, and the second special symbol change is performed. The game state of is maintained, and the third change of the second special symbol is started. On the other hand, when the second change of the second special symbol is performed by the change related to the MAX stock effect indicating the deviation, the player keeps right-handed while the MAX stock effect is being executed, thereby holding the second hold. The number of balls can be increased to "2" again. That is, in this case, the game returns to the same state as the state after the special 2 time reduction state is set (the first state) after the end of the first hit game. Such a flow of the game is provided as an opportunity to rescue the player when the winning game is not immediately linked due to the derivation of the determination result of the loss.

After the two types of two games are immediately linked, the second special symbol is changed for the third time after the special 2 time reduction state is first set. The third change of the second special symbol may be performed in the special 1 time reduction state or in the special 2 time reduction state. In any of the time saving states, the number of second reserved balls changes from "1" to "0" by starting the third change of the second special symbol. That is, the third change of the second special symbol is a change based on the second hold ball finally memorized in the MAX stock effect (final hold change). In the following, the second reserved ball finally memorized in the MAX stock production is referred to as "final reserved".

When the final hold fluctuation is performed by deriving the judgment result of the small hit and is performed in the special 1 time reduction state, the final hold fluctuation is an ultra-short fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds ( Refer to the table division of "Special 1 time saving state (common to A and B)" in FIG. 11). In this case, after the end of the change of the second special symbol due to the ultra-short change, the winning game by the two kinds of games is performed. Therefore, after the completion of the winning game by the second type 2 game, the winning game by the third type 2 game is immediately linked. In this case, each of the two types of games from the first to the third is continuously performed. In this way, a group of games in which two types of games are continuously performed a plurality of times, including an immediate game, is hereinafter referred to as a "renso game".

After the completion of the third type 2 game, a special 1 time reduction state is set at a rate of 65%, and a special 2 time reduction state is set at a rate of 35%. When the third change of the second special symbol is performed by the ultra-short change, the number of the second reserved balls is "0" at the time when the third type 2 game is completed. In addition, the number of first reserved balls is "0" at the time when the consecutive villa game is started. Therefore, after the third type 2 game is completed, the number of first reserved balls and the second reserved balls are "0", so that the notification effect is produced until the first reserved balls or the second reserved balls are newly stored. Is not performed, so-called waiting for customers. That is, if the change of the second special symbol based on the final hold is performed with an ultra-short change, it will be in a customer waiting state regardless of which time reduction state is set after that, and the two types of games will not be immediately connected. The villa game ends.

On the other hand, when the final hold fluctuation is performed by deriving the judgment result of the small hit and is performed in the special 2 time reduction state, the final hold fluctuation is performed in the ultra-short fluctuation and the MAX stock. It may be performed due to fluctuations related to the production. When the small hit type determined by deriving the small hit determination result is 4R small hit D, the special 2 time reduction state is set after the end of the two types of games corresponding to the small hit type. When the final hold fluctuation that triggers the two types of games is performed in the special 2 time reduction state, the fluctuation is performed as an ultra-short fluctuation. Further, when the small hit type determined by deriving the small hit determination result is 4R small hit A, 4R small hit B or 4R small hit C, the end of the two-type game corresponding to the small hit type. Later, a special 1 hour reduction state is set. When the final hold fluctuation that triggers the two types of games is performed in the special 2 time reduction state, the final hold fluctuation becomes an ultra-short fluctuation at a rate of about 1/3, and a MAX stock production is performed at a rate of about 2/3. It will be such a fluctuation.

When the final hold change is a change related to the MAX stock effect, the player can increase the number of second hold balls to "2" again by continuing to hit right during the execution of the MAX stock effect. .. In this case, the game returns to the same state as the state after the special 2 time reduction state is set (the first state) after the end of the first hit game. That is, the special 2 time reduction state continues further, and the consecutive villa game is subsequently performed. Therefore, when the final hold fluctuation is performed in the special 2 time reduction state, after the 2 types of games are performed, the game shifts to the special 2 time reduction state in the customer waiting state at a rate of 35%, and the customer waiting state is performed at a rate of about 22%. It shifts to the special 1 time saving state. In addition, the consecutive villa games will continue at a rate of about 43%.

The pachinko machine 1 provides the player with an ultra-short variation in the fluctuation of the second special symbol, so that the two types of games are immediately linked, and the state in which the two types of games are performed multiple times is regarded as a collective advantageous state. Can be provided. The special 2 time saving state is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player because the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the special 1 time saving state. In the conventional one-type and two-type mixed type gaming machine, the player's advantage depends on the gaming state set after the two-type game is performed. That is, in the conventional game specifications, the case where the special 2 time reduction state is set after the end of the 2nd type game is more advantageous for the player than the case where the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the 2nd type game. be.

When the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the 2 types of games performed after the final hold change, the pachinko machine 1 performs the MAX stock effect at a predetermined ratio, and then the special 1 time reduction state in the customer waiting state. The state is set to prevent the consecutive villa game from ending. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 is a long-term fluctuation in which the second starting port 13 can open a part of the fluctuation of the second special symbol when the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the type 2 game. Decide on time. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 provides an opportunity to memorize the second reserved ball up to the maximum number of the second reserved balls, and adds the number of two types of games executed in the consecutive villa game, which is the most advantageous for the player. Continue the state. The pachinko machine 1 provides such an opportunity when the change of the second special symbol based on the final hold is performed in the special 2 time reduction state. Therefore, when the game state when the final hold change is performed is the special 2 time reduction state, it is more advantageous for the player than the case where the special 1 time reduction state is performed. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 exhibits unprecedented playability, in which the gaming state when the final hold fluctuation fluctuates affects the advantage of subsequent games.

In addition, the final pending fluctuation may be performed by deriving the determination result of the deviation by the second jackpot determination. In this case, the final hold fluctuation becomes an ultra-short fluctuation at a ratio of about 1/3, and a fluctuation related to the MAX stock production at a ratio of about 2/3 (in the "special 2 time reduction state (first time)" in FIG. 11). See "Out of" table classification). When the final hold fluctuation is performed with an ultra-short fluctuation indicating an outlier, the winning game is not performed after the end of the ultra-short fluctuation, and the game state at the time when the final hold fluctuation is performed is maintained and the customer waiting state is maintained. become. On the other hand, when the final hold change is performed with a change related to the MAX stock effect indicating an outlier, the player continues to hit right while the MAX stock effect is being executed, so that the number of second hold balls is set to "2" again. Can be increased up to. That is, also in this case, the game returns to the same state as the state after the special 2 time reduction state is first set. Such a flow of the game is provided as an opportunity to rescue the player from the event that the number of executions of the two types of games in the consecutive villa game is reduced due to the derivation of the determination result of the deviation.

Since the pachinko machine 1 has a very high small hit probability (about 1 / 1.1), when the second big hit determination is made, the small hit determination result is derived in most cases. For this reason, in most cases, the change of the second special symbol performed in the special 2 time saving state after the start of the consecutive villa game is the first change of the second special symbol after the special 2 time saving state is set. Become. However, in rare cases, the first change of the second special symbol after the special 2 time reduction state is set may be performed by deriving the judgment result of the deviation by the second jackpot judgment. In this case, after the change of the second special symbol indicating the loss, the second change of the second special symbol is performed after the special 2 time reduction state is set. In addition, the second special symbol may be changed for the second and subsequent times after the special 2 time reduction state is set.

The table division for determining the second variation pattern related to the second to fifth variation of the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state shown in FIG. 12 is referred to in such a case. When the second fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to this table division, there is a possibility that the fluctuation related to the MAX stock effect is determined in any case of the determination result by the second jackpot determination.

Specifically, when the judgment result by the second jackpot determination is a jackpot, when the second fluctuation pattern of the jackpot variation E is determined, the second special symbol that starts in a state where the number of second reserved balls is not stored is In addition to the fluctuation, the final hold fluctuation (the number of reserved balls "1") is also performed by the fluctuation related to the MAX stock production. In addition, when the judgment result by the second jackpot judgment is a jackpot, when the second fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation F is determined, the second special symbol is irrespective of the number of second reserved balls at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol. The fluctuation of is performed by the fluctuation related to the MAX stock production. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 provides a chance to rescue the player from the event that the number of executions of the two types of games in the consecutive villa game is reduced due to the derivation of the deviation determination result during the execution of the consecutive villa game. be able to. In particular, when the fluctuation of the second special symbol performed immediately before is performed with an ultra-short fluctuation indicating an outlier, the second reserved ball is moved without being able to connect the stored second reserved ball to the game. Decrease by 1. In such a case, the above measures are taken in order to give a chance to re-memorize the second reserved ball up to the maximum number of second reserved balls in the subsequent change of the second special symbol.

Similarly, when the result of the second big hit determination is a small hit or a miss, not only the change of the second special symbol that starts in the state where the number of the second reserved balls is not stored, but also the second reserved ball is 2. As for the variation of the second special symbol and the final pending variation that start in the state of being individually stored, there is a case where the variation of the second special symbol is performed by the variation related to the MAX stock effect at a certain ratio. The reasons for taking these measures are the same as above.

The details of the remaining reserved game will be described with reference to FIG. 26. The mode of setting the game state after the remaining reserved game is executed differs depending on the number of second reserved balls at the start of the remaining reserved game.

First, with reference to FIG. 26A, a case where the number of second reserved balls at the start of the remaining hold game is “1” (when the remaining hold is “1”) will be described. When the second jackpot determination is made for the remaining hold after the transition from the special 1 time saving state to the normal state, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate. This change in the second special symbol is referred to as the first change. Since the pachinko machine 1 has a very high small hit probability (about 1 / 1.1), when the second big hit determination is made, the small hit determination result is derived in most cases. Therefore, here, a case where a small hit game and a big hit game (two types of games) are performed in the remaining reserved game will be described. As described above, when the jackpot game of the type 1 game is performed in the remaining reserved game, the special 2 time reduction state is set at a rate of 100% thereafter (see FIG. 24). In addition, if a judgment result of loss is obtained by the second jackpot judgment in the remaining hold game, the normal state continues as it is, and when the remaining hold becomes "0", the remaining hold game ends and the game ends. It shifts to the normal state before the first hit game is performed.

After the first change of the second special symbol notifies the judgment result of the small hit and ends, the two kinds of games are performed. After the end of the two-kind game, a special 1 time reduction state is set at a rate of 65%, and a special 2 time reduction state is set at a rate of 35%. This ratio is the same as the ratio of each time saving state associated with the small hit type of the second special symbol. At this point, since the number of first reserved balls and the number of second reserved balls are "0", the customer waiting state is set regardless of whether the special 1 time reduction state or the special 2 time reduction state is set. ..

A case where the number of second reserved balls at the start of the remaining hold game is “2” (when the remaining hold is “2”) will be described with reference to FIG. 26 (B). The first change of the second special symbol and the corresponding two-type game are when the number of second reserved balls at the start of the remaining reserved game is "1" (when the remaining reserved is "1"). It is done in the same way. After the end of the two-kind game corresponding to the change of the first second special symbol, the special 1 time reduction state is set at a rate of 65%, and the special 2 time reduction state is set at a rate of 35%, respectively.

When the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the 2nd type game corresponding to the change of the 1st second special symbol, the change of the 2nd special symbol is performed in the special 1 time reduction state. Since the second change of the second special symbol is started from the state in which one remaining hold is stored, the line is the same as the case where the final hold change is performed in the special 1 time reduction state in the above-mentioned consecutive villa game. Be struck. Therefore, the second special symbol change is performed with ultra-short fluctuations, and after the two types of games are played, the special 1 time reduction state is performed at a rate of 65%, and the special 2 time reduction state is performed at a rate of 35%. Each is set.

On the other hand, when the special 2 time reduction state is set after the end of the 2nd type game corresponding to the change of the 1st second special symbol, the change of the 2nd special symbol is performed in the special 2 time reduction state. Since the second change of the second special symbol is started from the state in which one remaining hold is stored, the same as the case where the final hold change in the consecutive villa game is performed in the special 2 time reduction state as described above. Will be done. Therefore, the second variation of the second special symbol becomes an ultra-short variation at a rate of about 1/3, and a variation related to the MAX stock production at a rate of about 2/3. Therefore, when the second change of the second special symbol is performed in the special 2 time reduction state, after the 2nd kind game is performed, the transition to the special 2 time reduction state of waiting for customers is performed at a rate of about 22%. At a rate, it shifts to the special 1 time reduction state of waiting for customers. In addition, at a rate of about 43%, the game shifts from the remaining reserved game to the consecutive villa game.

As described above, the larger the number of the remaining hold games, the higher the ratio of setting the advantageous state for the player after the remaining hold game is performed. In particular, the pachinko machine 1 provides a chance for the game to shift from the remaining hold game to the consecutive villa game, so that the second hold ball is memorized in the special 1 time saving state (whether more remaining hold can be secured). Whether or not it can attract the attention of the player. A stock effect is provided as an opportunity for the second reserved ball to be memorized in the special 1 time saving state. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can make the player who plays the game in the special 1 time saving state pay attention to whether or not the stock effect is performed. In addition, the player who plays the game in the special 1 time reduction state is interested in whether the special 1A time reduction state in which the stock effect is performed more frequently is set or the special 1B time reduction state in which the stock effect is not performed is set. Can have.

There is a concern that the pachinko machine 1 will be subjected to games such as single-shot hits and irregular hits, which are not performed in regular games. For the pachinko machine 1 which is a mixed type of 1 type and 2 types, a player who intends to increase the chance of performing the 2 type game by increasing the chance of the second big hit judgment being performed in the special 1 time saving state. It is conceivable to make a single shot or an irregular shot. Such a player is, for example, a third when the third starting port 14 is opened as a result of a normal hit game being performed due to the game ball passing through the gate 10 in the special 1 time saving state. While preventing the game ball from winning in the starting port 14, the game ball is continuously fired at the gate 10. Then, as a result of the normal hit game, the normal hit game is performed a plurality of times until the second start port 13 is opened, and when the second start port 13 is opened, the second start port 13 is used for the game. A game ball is launched aiming at the second starting port 13 so that the ball wins a prize. Since it is difficult to succeed in such irregular hitting by continuously firing the game balls, the player often fires the game balls one by one (single shot). In this case, problems such as difficulty in obtaining the operating status of the gaming machine intended as the pachinko machine 1 may occur.

In order to avoid the occurrence of such a problem, in the pachinko machine 1, the larger the number of remaining holds at the start of the remaining hold game, the more advantageous the state is set for the player after the remaining hold game is performed. To raise. In the special 1 time saving state, the ratio (2%) of opening the electric chew 11 in the second long opening pattern P2 in which the second starting port 13 is easily opened is the first long opening pattern P1 in which the third starting port 14 is easy to open. It is very low compared to the rate at which the electric chew 11 is opened (98%). Therefore, even if the player makes an irregular hit in the special 1 time saving state, it is difficult to memorize a plurality of second reserved balls.

On the other hand, if the player advances a regular game in which he continues to hit right in the special 1 time reduction state, about 50 normal collision detections will be made while the first special symbol is changed 100 times. Since it is performed, the electric chew 11 is opened about once in the second long opening pattern P2. Further, while the first special symbol is repeatedly changed, the stock effect is generated at a predetermined ratio. When a stock effect occurs, the execution frequency of the normal collision detection is improved, so that the possibility that the electric chew 11 is opened in the second long opening pattern P2 is improved, and the second starting port 13 is opened. More opportunities to do. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 has an opportunity for the player to memorize a plurality of second reserved balls (chance to secure more remaining hold) if the pachinko machine 1 advances a regular game instead of an irregular hit in the special 1 time saving state. Is easy to give. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can urge the player to play a regular game instead of an irregular hit or a single hit in the special 1 time saving state by providing the remaining hold game. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 can appropriately maintain the operating state in the special 1 time saving state.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 sets either a normal state, a special 1 time saving state, or a special 2 time saving state. In general, in a one-type and two-type mixed type gaming machine, the special 1 time saving state and the special 2 time saving state in which the execution frequency of the jackpot determination is higher than that in the normal state are more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Further, the special 2 time saving state in which the execution frequency of the small hit game is higher than that in the special 1 time saving state is more advantageous for the player than the special 1 time saving state. The pachinko machine 1 changes the second special symbol in the consecutive villa game and the remaining hold game by an ultra-short change or a change related to the MAX stock effect. When the second special symbol fluctuates in an ultra-short fluctuation, the two types of games are immediately linked, so that the two types of games can be provided to the player as a group of consecutive villa games. When the change of the second special symbol is performed by the change related to the MAX stock effect, the player can secure the second reserved ball up to the maximum number of the second reserved balls during the change. In this case, no matter which game state is set after the variation of the second special symbol due to the variation related to the MAX stock effect is completed and the corresponding two-type game is performed, the second special symbol is completed after the end of the two-type game. Is secured as an opportunity to fluctuate. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can improve the expectation of the player regardless of which game state is set after the jackpot game is completed.

When the special 2 time reduction state is started with the second reserved ball not stored, the first change of the second special symbol is always performed with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds corresponding to the MAX stock effect. The player can secure up to the second reserved ball during the change of the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect. The gaming machine can provide the player with the consecutive villa game based on the secured second reserved ball.

In the Renso game, the change of the second special symbol in the special 2 time saving state is performed by the ultra-short change or the change related to the MAX stock effect. If the two-type game is performed after the final hold change is performed, the special one-time reduction state or the special two-time reduction state is set after the end of the two-type game. When the final hold variation is performed by the variation related to the MAX stock effect, the player can secure the second hold ball up to the second hold ball during the execution of the final hold variation. In this case, even if the special 1 time reduction state is set after the end of the 2nd type game, the 2nd special symbol is changed based on the 2nd reserved ball, so that the player is given a chance to play the 2nd type game again. NS. If the special 1 time saving state is set at the time when the final holding fluctuation is performed, the pachinko machine 1 performs the final holding fluctuation as an ultra-short fluctuation. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is set to the special 2 time reduction state at the time when the final hold change is performed, and if the special 2 time reduction state is set after the final hold change and the type 2 game are completed, the special 2 time reduction state is set. The final hold fluctuation is performed as an ultra-short fluctuation. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is set to the special 2 time reduction state at the time when the final hold change is performed, and if the special 1 time reduction state is set after the final hold change and the type 2 game are completed, the final time reduction state is set. The pending fluctuations will be ultra-short fluctuations at a rate of about 1/3, and fluctuations related to MAX stock production at a rate of about 2/3. As a result, when the final hold fluctuation is performed in the special 1 time reduction state, after the 2 types of games are performed, the game shifts to the special 2 time reduction state in the customer waiting state at a rate of 35%, and the customer waiting state is performed at a rate of about 65%. It shifts to the special 1 time saving state of. On the other hand, when the final hold fluctuation is performed in the special 2 time reduction state, after the 2 types of games are performed, the game shifts to the special 2 time reduction state in the customer waiting state at a rate of 35%, and the customer waiting state is performed at a rate of about 22%. It shifts to the special 1 time saving state. In addition, the consecutive villa games will continue at a rate of about 43%. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 has an unprecedented game property that when the gaming state when the final hold fluctuation is performed is the special 1 time saving state, it is more advantageous for the player than when the special 1 time saving state is performed. Can be demonstrated. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained even when the special 1 time reduction state is set as a result of the final hold fluctuation and the two-kind game.

If two second reserved balls, which is the maximum number of second reserved balls, are memorized in the special 2 time saving state, even after the second special symbol change is performed in the consecutive villa game, even after the second special symbol is changed. The state in which the second reserved ball is still stored continues. In such a case, the pachinko machine 1 changes the second special symbol with ultra-short fluctuations, so that a plurality of two types of games can be immediately linked and provided to the player as a group of games.

In addition, when the symbol indicating the deviation in the second symbol variation is stopped and displayed in the second time saving game state, the symbol control means performs the second symbol variation to be executed next time in the second time saving gaming state. , May be executed at a predetermined ratio in the second execution time. In the second time-saving game state, when the symbol indicating the deviation in the second symbol change is stopped and displayed, the second time-saving game state continues thereafter unless the end condition of the predetermined second time-saving game state is satisfied. In this case, the next second symbol change is executed in the second execution time, so that the opportunity for the second symbol change is secured. Therefore, the gaming machine can reduce the disappointment of the player even when the symbol indicating the deviation in the second symbol variation is stopped and displayed in the second time-saving gaming state.

The symbol control means may execute the first symbol variation at a predetermined rate in the second execution time in the temporary short game state. In this case, since the first symbol variation is executed in the second execution time in the first temporary short game state, the game ball may be awarded to the second variation start port during the execution of the first symbol variation. Therefore, the second symbol change may be performed during the first temporary short game state or after the first temporary short game state ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the gaming machine can secure an opportunity for the second symbol variation to be executed even in a gaming state other than the second time-saving gaming state, and can improve the expectation of the player.

When the second right is reserved in the second time-saving game state, the symbol control means executes the second symbol variation, which stops and displays the symbol indicating the loss, at a predetermined ratio in the second execution time. You may. If the second symbol change is executed when the second right is reserved, the execution of the second symbol change reduces the reserved second right. In such a case, the gaming machine can newly reserve the second right by executing the second symbol change in the second execution time. Therefore, the gaming machine can newly provide an opportunity for a plurality of jackpot games to be continuously performed.

In the above embodiment, the gate 10 corresponds to the "gate" of the present invention. The electric chew 11 corresponds to the "variable winning opening" of the present invention. The first passage region 192 corresponds to the "first region" of the present invention. The second passage region 193 corresponds to the "second region" of the present invention. The third starting port 14 corresponds to the "first variable starting port" of the present invention. The second starting port 13 corresponds to the "second variable starting port" of the present invention. The first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 correspond to the "large winning opening" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the processes of S47 and S53 of FIG. 14 functions as the "ordinary symbol control means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the processes of S66, S68, and S69 of FIG. 15 functions as the "ordinary hit game execution means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the processing of S142 of FIG. 18 functions as the "design control means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the processing of S205 of FIG. 21 and S223 and S242 of FIG. 22 functions as the "special hit game execution means" of the present invention. The special 1 time saving state corresponds to the "first temporary short game state" of the present invention. The special 2 time saving state corresponds to the "second time saving game state" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the processing of S176, S193, S198 of FIG. 20 and S262, S263, S266 of FIG. 23 functions as the "gaming state setting means" of the present invention. The fluctuation time of the ultra-short fluctuation corresponds to the "first execution time" of the present invention. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation related to the MAX stock effect corresponds to the "second execution time" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the processes of S96 and S106 of FIG. 16 functions as the "holding means" of the present invention. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the processes of S261 and S263 of FIG. 23 functions as the "gaming state determining means" of the present invention.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol due to the ultra-short fluctuation is not limited to 0.5 seconds of the above embodiment as long as it is shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the special 1 time reduction state. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol due to the ultra-short fluctuation may be longer than the interval at which the game ball is launched by the game ball launcher 37.

In the above embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect is set to be longer than the time obtained by doubling the opening required time. This is a game in which the second starting port 13 is opened at least twice during the fluctuation of the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect, and the second reserved ball is surely memorized up to the maximum number of the second reserved balls. This is to give to the person. If the fluctuation time of the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect is at least longer than the required opening time, the second starting port 13 is opened at least once during the execution of the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect. Can be done. Therefore, the player can memorize the number of second reserved balls by winning the game ball in the opened second starting port 13. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol related to the MAX stock effect is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be at least longer than the opening required time.

The specification may be such that the second big hit judgment derives the judgment result of the big hit or the small hit, and does not derive the judgment result of the loss. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 can guarantee the opportunity for the two types of games to be played as many times as the number of the second reserved balls in the consecutive villa game and the remaining reserved game. Further, in this case, among the table divisions in the second fluctuation pattern table, the table division for determining the second fluctuation pattern related to the second to fifth fluctuations of the second special symbol shown in FIG. 12 is not provided. Therefore, the burden of designing the gaming machine is reduced.

A case may be provided in which a normal state is set after the jackpot game (type 1 game and type 2 game) is completed. In this case, for example, the pachinko machine 1 can diversify the flow of the game because the time saving state may not be set and the normal state may be set after the consecutive villa game is completed.

In the above embodiment, when the second change of the second special symbol in the consecutive villa game is performed in the special 2 time saving state, the change of the second special symbol is regarded as the change related to the MAX stock production at a predetermined ratio. May be good. For example, in a game specification in which the maximum number of second reserved balls is "4", when the second special symbol is changed in the special 2 time reduction state, the second reserved balls are "2" and "3" in the consecutive villa game. Alternatively, when it is "4", the variation of the second special symbol may be regarded as the variation related to the MAX stock effect. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 may provide an opportunity to add the number of two types of games executed in the consecutive villa game when the special 2 time reduction state is set during the execution of the consecutive villa game. It is possible to diversify the contents of the consecutive villa game. Further, the ratio of the fluctuation from the second special symbol to the variation related to the MAX stock effect may differ depending on the number of second reserved balls at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

In the above embodiment, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol due to the first fluctuation pattern of the stock effect is set to be longer than the fluctuation time of the special symbol due to the other fluctuation patterns. Not limited to this, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation time of the special symbol having a length equal to or longer than the fluctuation time of the first special symbol due to the first fluctuation pattern of the stock effect may be provided.

In the above embodiment, two large winning openings 16 and a second major winning opening 17 are provided, but the pachinko machine 1 may have only one large winning opening. In this case, like the second big winning opening 17, one big winning opening having a specific area 172 is provided inside, and this big winning opening opens and closes in both the big hit game and the small hit game. May be good.

In the above embodiment, when one game ball wins in the opened third starting port 14, the first closing mechanism is activated and the third starting port 14 is closed. Further, when one game ball wins a prize in the opened second starting port 13, the second closing mechanism is activated and the second starting port 13 is closed. The number of winnings to the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14 required for the first closing mechanism and the second closing mechanism to operate may be a plurality of prizes, for example, two. Further, the number of winnings required for the operation of the first closing mechanism and the second closing mechanism may be different between the second starting port 13 and the third starting port 14.

All elements (eg, gate 10) described in the claims, specifications and drawings may be physically single or plural unless explicitly stated to consciously limit the number. It does not matter, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, and are not particularly conscious of the fact that they have a special meaning. Therefore, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "variable winning opening" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements can be easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, since it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification, etc., it is stated that they are clearly excluded in the claims, etc. It goes without saying that all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention unless otherwise stated. Therefore, simply adopting a structural difference within that range in a gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine 10 Gate 11 Electric chew 13 Second start port 14 Third start port 16 First big prize opening 17 Second big prize opening 41 Main board 51 CPU
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The gate through which the game ball passes and
When the state in which the game ball is difficult to win or cannot be won is set as the first state, and the state in which the game ball is easier to win than the first state is set as the second state, the state varies between the first state and the second state. Possible variable winning openings and
The first region and the second region through which the game ball winning the variable winning opening can pass,
A first variable starting port that changes from the first state to the second state when the game ball passes through the first region,
A second variable starting port that changes from the first state to the second state when the game ball passes through the second region, and
A large winning opening that can change between the first state and the second state,
When the game ball passes through the gate, the normal symbol is changed and displayed, and then the normal symbol that indicates either hit or miss is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol control means for executing the normal symbol change.
When the normal symbol indicating the normal hit is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol control means, the normal hit game executing means for executing the normal hit game that changes the variable winning opening from the first state to the second state. ,
When the game ball wins a prize at the first variable start port, the first symbol is variablely displayed, and then the first symbol indicating at least one of the jackpot and the missed symbol is stopped and displayed. When the change is executed and the game ball wins a prize at the second change start port, the second symbol is changed and displayed, and then the second symbol indicating at least one of the symbols including the small hit is stopped and displayed. The symbol control means for executing the second symbol variation and
When the symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed by the symbol control means, a jackpot game in which the jackpot is changed from the first state to the second state is executed, and the symbol indicating the small hit is stopped and displayed. In that case, a small hit game in which the large winning opening is changed from the first state to the second state is executed, and in the small hit game, the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the large winning opening. A special hit game execution means for executing the jackpot game in the case of
The frequency with which the normal gaming state and the variable winning opening are in the second state is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the frequency with which the first variable start port is in the second state is such that the second variable start port is in the second state. The first temporary short game state, which is higher in frequency than in the second state, and the frequency in which the variable winning opening is in the second state are higher than in the normal game state, and the second variable start port is in the second state. A gaming state setting means for setting one of the second time-saving gaming states in which a certain frequency is higher than the frequency in which the first variable starting port is in the second state is provided.
The symbol control means executes the second symbol variation in a predetermined execution time including at least the first execution time and the second execution time.
The first execution time is shorter than the execution time of the normal symbol variation.
In the second execution time, the game ball that has won the variable winning opening in the normal hit game that is executed due to the normal symbol change being performed after the game ball has passed through the gate. A game characterized in that the time required for the second variable starting port to change from the first state to the second state by passing through the second region is doubled. Machine. The first right, which is the right to execute the first symbol change, is withheld when the game ball wins the first variable start port, and the game ball wins the second variable start port. A holding means for holding the second right, which is the right to execute the second symbol change, is provided.
When the symbol control means executes the second symbol change in the second time-saving gaming state and the second right is not reserved, the symbol control means executes the second symbol change in the second execution time. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A game state determining means for determining which of a plurality of gaming states including at least the first short game state and the second short game state is to be set after the end of the jackpot game is provided.
The symbol control means
When the second right is reserved in the second time-saving game state, the second symbol change is executed in the first execution time or the second execution time.
When one of the second rights is reserved in the second time-saving game state, it is determined by the game state determining means to set a game state other than the second time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game. When, the claim is characterized in that the second symbol variation is executed in the second execution time at a higher rate than when it is determined to set the second time saving game state after the end of the jackpot game. Item 2. The gaming machine according to item 2. The holding means can hold a plurality of the second rights up to a predetermined upper limit.
When a plurality of the second rights are reserved in the first short game state or the second short game state, the symbol control means executes the second symbol change in the first execution time. The gaming machine according to claim 3, which is characterized.

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