JP2021166585A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can provide innovative game entertainment.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 includes a game control microcomputer 81 capable of executing a big winning game when it is determined to be a big winning in a big winning determination process. The game control microcomputer 81 can control a game state to a normal game state, a low probability time saving next state which is more advantageous than the normal game state, or a high probability non-time saving state which is more advantageous than the low probability time saving next state. When it is determined to be the big winning in the big winning determination process in the low probability time saving next time state, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the game state to the high probability non-time saving state with an allocation rate of 100% after the big winning game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, the normal game state (first game state), which is a normal probability state and non-time saving state, or the normal probability state and time saving state (second), which is more advantageous than the normal game state. It is possible to control the game state) or the high probability state and the time saving state (third gaming state) which are more advantageous than the normal probability state and the time saving state. Then, if the jackpot is won in the high probability state and the time saving state, after the jackpot game, the jackpot is controlled again in the high probability state and the time saving state with a predetermined probability of 87%.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-159083

However, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if a jackpot is won in an advantageous third gaming state, the game property of repeating the advantageous third gaming state with a predetermined probability has already become commonplace. That is, even if the jackpot is won in the advantageous third gaming state, the player is forced to play in the same third gaming state again after the jackpot game, and the game in the third gaming state is easily bored. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the game-likeness of looping the game state in order to enhance the game interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a novel gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention
When a jackpot is determined by a predetermined determination process, in a gaming machine provided with a game control means capable of executing a jackpot game,
The game control means
It is possible to control the first gaming state, the second gaming state which is more advantageous than the first gaming state, or the third gaming state which is more advantageous than the second gaming state.
When a jackpot is determined by the determination process in the second gaming state, the gaming machine is characterized by shifting to the third gaming state after the jackpot game.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel gaming interest.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view of the game board provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the 1st prize-winning apparatus provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the gate and the electric chew provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 2, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a jackpot type judgment table. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a hit type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern judgment table. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a game. It is a figure which shows the background image when various effect modes are set. It is a time chart which shows the case where the jackpot determination process is executed with the other special symbol while the small hit variation display of one special symbol is performed. It is a time chart which shows the case where the jackpot determination process is executed with the other special symbol while the jackpot variation display of one special symbol is performed. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of 1st special operation processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special operation process. It is a flowchart of 1st special symbol standby processing. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol standby processing. Special FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of 1st special symbol change process. It is the flowchart of the 2nd special symbol change process. It is a flowchart of 1st special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of forced stop processing. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of forced stop processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. (A), (B), and (C) are diagrams showing an effect mode when shifting to the super rush state. (A) is a diagram showing an effect mode when the super rush state continues, and (B) is a diagram showing an effect mode when shifting from the low probability time reduction next state to the small hit rush state.

1. 1. Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 2) mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 forms an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes an outer frame and an inner frame (not shown), and a front frame (front door portion) 51 arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame. It has. The front frame 51 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame and the inner frame. A transparent glass plate (window portion) 55 is attached to the central portion of the front frame 51 so that the player can visually recognize the gaming area 3 described later.

The front frame 51 has a handle (game ball driving means) 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a ball hitting plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the space is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (not shown) that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for outputting sound.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 15). The game board 2 integrates a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (a unit for attaching various control boards, an image display device 7, a harness, etc., which will be described later) arranged on the rear side. It is a thing.

In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. Further, an image display device (effect display means) 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is arranged near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the variable display (variable display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later is displayed. There is an effect symbol display area for performing. The effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is called the effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the production symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 is a result of variable display of the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display 41a (see FIG. 6) described later (that is, a big hit) by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The lottery result) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. In this embodiment, the variable effect is not executed in response to the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 6) described later.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a, but grasps it by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 7 displays a display screen 7a, such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the above effect symbols. Display on. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the effect holding image corresponding to the number of stored second special figure holdings, which will be described later, is not displayed. By displaying the effect hold image 9, the number of stored first special figure holds displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. As described above, the reason why the variable effect synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect hold image corresponding to the number of stored second special symbols are not displayed will be described later.

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

On the upper part of the game board 2, a board movable body 15 that can move in front of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is arranged. In the initial state, the board movable body 15 is in a retracted position that is almost invisible from the front as shown in FIG. The movable board 15 can be moved from the retracted position to an exposed position (not shown) that hides most of the display screen 7a. The panel movable body 15 is driven by a panel movable body drive motor 15a (see FIG. 14).

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

Further, to the right of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special winning means and first special variable winning) provided with a first large winning opening (first special winning opening) 30 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 31 is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 13). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. The first big winning opening 30 is opened during the execution of the big hit game described later, and is not opened during the execution of the small hit game. In other words, it is a dedicated attacker in jackpot games.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B), a specific region (V region) 39 and a non-specific region (V region) 39 through which the game ball passing through the first grand prize opening 30 can pass are inside the first prize winning device 31. A specific region 70 is formed. In the first large winning device 31, a first large winning opening sensor 30a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the first large winning opening 30 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged. The first prize-winning device 31 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes a game ball that has passed through the first prize-winning opening 30 to either a specific area 39 or a non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. 73 (see FIG. 13).

FIG. 3A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in the first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 3B shows the distribution member solenoid 73 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operation port. Further, the second prize-winning device 36, which will be described later, is not provided with a specific area as a probability variation operation port. That is, only a non-specific area is provided.

Returning to FIG. 2, a second starting port (also referred to as a ball entry port, a second ball entry port, or a variable entry port) 21 is provided diagonally above the right of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3. A winning device (ordinary electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as a variable ball entry means, a second ball entry means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the lottery (big hit lottery) of the first special symbol (first identification symbol). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (movable member) 23 that can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 14).

As shown in FIG. 4A, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering a game ball when the opening / closing member 23 is in the retracted state (open state) in which the opening / closing member 23 is retracted rearward. That is, when the opening / closing member 23 is in the retracted state (the electric chew 22 is open), the game ball that has reached above the second starting port 21 enters the second starting port 21. In the electric chew 22, a second start port sensor 21a for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second start port 21 is arranged downstream of the second start port 21.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the opening / closing member 23 is in the advanced state in which the opening / closing member 23 is advanced forward, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 21. That is, when the opening / closing member 23 is in the advanced state (the electric chew 22 is closed), the game ball that has reached above the second starting port 21 rolls to the left of the opening / closing member 23, and is described later. Head to the 1st big winning opening 30, the 3rd starting opening 25, and the 2nd big winning opening 35.

In this way, in the electric chew 22, the game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state (retracted state), and when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state (advanced state), the second is It becomes impossible for the game ball to enter the starting port 21. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. If the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is second-started when it is in the closed state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the mouth. Further, the electric chew is not limited to one having an opening / closing member 23 that can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction, and may have an opening / closing member that can rotate or an opening / closing member that can move in the left-right direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a gate (also referred to as a passing port or a passing area) 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided above the electric chew 22 (opening / closing member 23) in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, in the game area 3, below the first starting port 20, in the center in the left-right direction, there is a second large winning device (second special winning means) having a second large winning opening (second special winning opening) 35. A second special variable winning device) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 14).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5A, the second large winning opening 35 (special entry opening) allows a game ball to enter when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state (open state) tilted forward. Become. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the opening / closing member 37 is in the closed state (closed state) in which the opening / closing member 37 forms the same plane as the upright front surface of the game board 2, the game ball is inserted. The ball becomes impossible. The second big winning opening 35 is opened during the execution of the small hit game described later, and is not opened during the execution of the big hit game. In other words, it is a dedicated attacker in small hit games.

Here, in the present embodiment, on the right side of the second large winning opening 35 in the game area 3, the third starting opening (also referred to as the entry opening or the second fixed entry opening) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. ) 25 is provided with a third start winning device (also referred to as a third ball entering means or a second fixed ball entering means) 26. The winning of the game ball to the third starting port 25 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, an out port 16 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

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

A first starting port 20, a second winning opening 35 (second winning device 36), and an out opening 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 20 and the second large winning opening 35. The gate 28 is not arranged on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when hitting left.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, there are a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a first big winning opening 30 (first big winning device 31), a third starting opening 25, and a second big winning opening 35. , Out port 16 is provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can pass through the gate 28, pass through the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first winning opening 30, the third starting port 25, and the second. You can aim to win the big prize opening 35.

Further, in the present embodiment, the gate 28 is arranged so that the game ball hit right toward the second flow path R2 almost always passes through the gate 28. The above-mentioned almost always passing through the gate 28 does not mean that the game ball driven toward the second flow path R2 passes through the gate 28 with a probability of 100%, but with a probability close to 100% (for example, 90% or more). ) Means passing through the gate 28. Therefore, if the condition that the right-handed game ball passes through the gate 28 with a high probability and the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passing as a trigger, the game ball is passed through the gate 28 with a high probability and then goes to the electric chew 22 as it is. You will be able to enter the ball.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, display devices 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 6, the display devices 40 include a first special symbol display (first identification symbol display means) 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays the second special symbol. A display (second identification symbol display means) 41b and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays a normal symbol are included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold) and the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 include.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the third starting port 25. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (identification symbol) or a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

The special symbol display 41 displays a variable display (variable display) of the special symbol and then stops the display, so that a lottery (special) based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, or the third starting port 25 (special). Notify the result of the symbol lottery, big hit lottery). The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot will be opened with an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game (first special game) that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, a small hit game (second special game) in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. Is done. The opening pattern of the first big winning opening 30 in the big hit game and the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If it is lost, a lost symbol (a special symbol in the lost stop mode) in which only the rightmost LED is lit is displayed, such as "●●●●●●● ○". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and in the mode of the fluctuation display, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped and displayed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, or the third starting port 25, various types of jackpot random numbers obtained for the winning are obtained. The value of the random number (determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 13). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (first determination information storage means, see FIG. 13) as the first special figure holding. If a prize is won in the third starting port 25, it is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b (second determination information storage means, see FIG. 13) as the second special figure holding. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four each.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, or the third starting port 25 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, Even if there is a prize during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol or during the execution of the big hit game or the small hit game, the right of the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to the predetermined number. It has become.

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, each of the special figure holding indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special drawing holdings is displayed by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special drawing holdings.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (second starting port 21) will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win (normal hit), a normal hit symbol that is a mode in which both LEDs are lit (normal hit stop mode) such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off) is displayed. do. If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss pattern such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Note that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are alternately lit. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal figure hold storage unit 86 (see FIG. 13). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to the predetermined number.

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

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 and the payout control board 110 form a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit together with the image control board 100, the sub drive board 107, and the voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit may include at least a sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using the effect means (image display device 7, speaker 67, frame lamp 66, panel lamp 5, panel movable body 15, etc.). Just do it.

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

As shown in FIG. 13, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer (game control means) 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and data and signals. The I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for performing input / output of the above is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b). The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the third starting port sensor 25a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, A specific area sensor 39a, a non-specific area sensor 70a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The third start port sensor 25a is provided in the third start port 25 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the third start port 25. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each ordinary winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

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

Further, a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, and a special symbol hold indicator 43 are connected to the main control board 80. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring.

On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and ball lending is possible based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. The ball is paid out, or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting.

Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

As shown in FIG. 14, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer (effect control means) 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. , An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for inputting / outputting data and signals is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the sub drive board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80.

The image control board 100 includes a ROM 103 that stores a program or the like for controlling an image display or the like, a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes a program stored in the ROM 103. The ROM 103 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols (including effect patterns), and background images. Is stored.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and each lamp is in accordance with the light emission pattern data. Controls the light emission of (LED). The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs drive control of the panel movable body 15 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 15, and performs drive control of the panel movable body drive motor 15a according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button (not shown) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

Note that FIGS. 13 and 14 are only functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 are provided. Except for the main control board 80, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 13 or 14 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 13 or 14 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

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

When a jackpot is won in a special symbol lottery, a "big hit game" is executed in which the first jackpot 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) displayed as stopped. In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

If a small hit is won in a special symbol lottery, a "small hit game" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. In this embodiment, the small hit opening game is a small hit opening game that opens the second large winning opening 35, an opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and after the small hit opening game is completed. Includes the ending (interval after closure).

As shown in FIG. 7, there are a plurality of types of jackpots (big hit symbols). In this embodiment, there are roughly two types. V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and V short jackpot (normal jackpot). The "V long jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 in a passing opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The "V short jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 in a non-passing opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V-long jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, so that the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

Then, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a time-saving state or a non-time-saving state, which will be described later, according to the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning. Therefore, even if the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the normal probability state, it may be controlled to the time saving state, and even if it is controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the non-time saving state. Sometimes. In addition, the number of time reductions may be set to 10,000 or 150 when controlled to the time reduction state. The time reduction number is the upper limit execution number of the variable display of the special symbol in the time reduction state.

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into four gaming states. Normal probability state and non-time saving state (hereinafter referred to as "low probability non-time saving state"), high probability state and time saving state (hereinafter referred to as "high probability time saving state"), and high probability state and non-time saving state (hereinafter referred to as "high probability non-time saving state"). There are two types: a high-probability non-time-saving state) and a normal probability state and a time-saving state (hereinafter referred to as a “low-probability time-saving state”). In the initial setting, it is a low probability non-time saving state (normal game state).

There is only one type of jackpot (big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1). Specifically, it is a "V long 2R jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 8, the “V long 2R jackpot” is a 2R (round) jackpot, which is a jackpot that opens the first jackpot 30 from 1R to 2R for a maximum of 24.0 seconds. Then, in the 1st round of the V long 2R jackpot, the distribution member 71 (see FIG. 3) is activated so that the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 (V winning) in the first winning opening 30. It is controlled. In the 2nd round, the operation of the distribution member 71 is controlled so that the V prize cannot be won.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the "V long 2R jackpot" is won in the low probability non-time saving state, the high probability non-time saving state, or the high probability non-time saving state, and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (V prize). In the case of), the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the high probability state and the time reduction state in which the number of time reductions is set to 150 times. However, as an irregular case, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 (in the case of non-V winning), the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the normal probability state and the non-time saving state.

On the other hand, in the case of winning the "V long 2R jackpot" in the low probability time saving state and winning the V prize, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability non-time saving state. However, as an irregular case, in the case of non-V winning, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state. If the "V long 2R jackpot" is won, the "special figure 1_big hit symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won in the lottery of the first special symbol, it is always a V long 2R big hit, so basically (unless it is an irregular case), it is controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game. Will be.

Next, the types of jackpots (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by lottery for the second special symbol (special diagram 2) will be described. There are two types of jackpots that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2. Specifically, there are "V short 2R time saving big hit" and "V short 2R normal big hit". That is, the jackpot won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is a V-short jackpot in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the "V short time reduction 2R jackpot" is won in any game state and the game ball does not pass to the specific area 39 (in the case of non-V winning), after the jackpot game The game state is controlled to the normal probability state, and the time reduction state is set to 10000 times. However, as an irregular case, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (in the case of V winning), the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state and a non-time saving state.

On the other hand, in any game state, if the "V short normal 2R jackpot" is won and the game ball does not pass to the specific area 39 (in the case of non-V winning), the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability. It is controlled to be a state and a non-time saving state. However, as an irregular case, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (in the case of V winning), the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state and a non-time saving state.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won in the lottery of the second special symbol, if it is a V short time reduction 2R big hit, basically (unless it is an irregular case), the number of time reductions is 10,000 times after the big hit game. It is controlled to a certain non-time saving state. On the other hand, if it is a V short normal 2R jackpot, it is basically controlled to a normal gaming state after the jackpot game (unless it is an irregular case).

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a small hit can be won by either the lottery of the special figure 1 or the lottery of the special figure 2. The opening pattern when a small hit is won is as shown in FIG. That is, if a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the opening is first executed for 0.004 seconds. Next, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 0.1 seconds and closed for 0.3 seconds as a round interval. Finally, the ending is executed for 0.004 seconds.

In this way, when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second big winning opening 35 because the second big winning opening 35 opens only for 0.1 seconds. In particular, the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 is provided with a game nail and a second large winning opening 35 so that it is difficult to reach the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the left-handed game, even if a small hit is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the game ball is prevented from winning in the second large winning opening 35. When a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the execution time of the small hit game (time from the start of the opening to the end of the ending) is set to a very short time of 0.408 seconds in total. As a result, it is possible to make the player as little as possible aware of the execution of the small hit game in the game when the lottery of Special Figure 1 is executed. If a small hit is won in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

On the other hand, if a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the opening is first executed for 0.004 seconds. Next, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds and closed for 0.3 seconds as a round interval. Finally, the ending is executed for 0.004 seconds.

In this way, when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1.6 seconds, so that the game ball can win the second big winning opening 35. In particular, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 is provided with a game nail and a second large winning opening 35 so as to easily reach the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, in this embodiment, in a right-handed game (a game in a high-accuracy non-time-saving state, which will be described later), if a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the game ball frequently wins the second large winning opening 35. I am trying to do it. If a small hit is won in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 10A, the lottery for whether it is a big hit or a small hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning type is the "win type". It is done based on "random numbers". The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. As shown in FIG. 10B, the hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers. ..

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the special symbol lottery is not a big hit. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the production symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.

Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the special symbol. The special figure fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include a normal symbol random number (hit random number) and a normal symbol variation pattern random number shown in FIG. 9B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The normal figure fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. The normal figure fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

4. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state, low probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern determination table defined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, it is possible to accelerate the pace of digestion of the special figure hold and facilitate the occurrence of an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). (See FIG. 10 (D)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (E), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 84 ms in the non-time saving state regardless of whether the result of the lottery of the normal symbol is hit or lost, whereas the time is shortened. In the state, it is 80 ms. The stop time of the normal symbol is set to 8 ms when the result of the lottery of the normal symbol is a hit, and is set to 500 ms when the result of the lottery of the normal symbol is lost.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, in the non-time saving state, an auxiliary game is performed in which the electric chew 22 is opened once for 200 ms. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the auxiliary game in which the electric chew 22 is opened three times for 2000 ms is performed.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 22 is easily opened, and the game ball is easily entered into the second starting port 21. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "easy-to-enter state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as the "non-easy-to-enter state". The easy ball entry state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the easy-to-enter state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a high base state. On the other hand, the non-ball entry easy state is also called a non-electric support control state or a low base state.

The easy-to-enter state does not have to be such that all the above functions are activated. That is, by operating one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22, and the opening time extending function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is easier to open than when the function is not operating. The easy-to-enter state may be controlled independently without being associated with the time saving state.

In the initial state after the power is turned on (after factory shipment or when the RAM is cleared), the gaming state is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a non-ball entry easy state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal game state". Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)".

Here, in this embodiment, a limiter function is provided in which the number of consecutive times controlled to a high probability state after a big hit game is limited to a predetermined number of limiters (specifically, 3 times). That is, it is assumed that after the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state reaches 3 times after the jackpot game, the jackpot is won and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, it seems that the high probability state is controlled after the big hit game, but the limiter function is activated to control the normal probability state after the big hit game. The reason why the limiter function is provided in this embodiment will be described in detail later.

5. Reaching the time saving transition Next, the time saving transition reaching will be described. Reaching the time saving transition means that after the big hit game (or after clearing the RAM), the special symbol changes and is displayed, and then stopped and displayed at a symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol, non-big hit mode) other than the jackpot symbol (big hit mode). When the number of consecutive times reaches a certain number of times, the state shifts to the time saving state. In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the time saving state does not shift without going through the jackpot game. Therefore, in this embodiment, by reaching the time saving transition, it is possible to shift to the time saving state without going through the jackpot game, and for the player who cannot easily allocate the jackpot, the game is to be continued until the time saving transition is reached. It is possible to remind you. Since the time saving state is accompanied by a high base state, it can be said that the game state is such that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 21 (electric chew 22).

Here, the time saving transition arrival is executed only in the case of the normal gaming state. That is, the time saving transition arrival is not executed in the gaming state other than the normal gaming state, and when the time saving transition state is executed, the normal gaming state is changed to the low probability time saving state (normal probability state and time saving state). Will be done. In addition, the specific number of times required to reach the time saving transition depends on the type of jackpot symbol. However, in this embodiment, the specific number of times required to reach the time saving transition is set to 900 times regardless of the jackpot symbol. Therefore, when the number of consecutive stops and displays of symbols other than the jackpot symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) after the jackpot game reaches 900 times, it is possible to shift from the normal game state to the low probability time saving state. Even when the RAM clear is executed, when the number of consecutive times of stop display for symbols other than the jackpot symbol reaches 900 after the jackpot game, it is possible to shift to the low accuracy time saving state.

6. Description of the game flow Next, the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in the normal game state, the game ball strikes left so as to flow down the first flow path R1 and aims to enter the first starting port 20. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, in the normal gaming state (first gaming state), the lottery of special drawing 1 is executed based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 20. That is, it is a special figure 1 game. In the normal game state, a small hit may be won by the lottery of Special Figure 1, but as described above, the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 is opened by the small hit game. It is almost impossible to enter 35.

If a jackpot is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the normal game state, the type of jackpot is always V long 2R jackpot (see FIG. 7). Therefore, except in the irregular case, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game based on the V-long 2R jackpot. Therefore, after the jackpot game, the time reduction is controlled to a highly accurate time reduction state in which the number of time reductions is set to 150 times. That is, in the case of the first hit (big hit in the normal game state), after the big hit game, the state shifts to the high-accuracy time-saving state in which the number of time reductions is set to 150 times.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are two types of time saving states. There is a time saving state in which the number of time saving times is set to 150 times, and a time saving state in which the number of time saving times is set to 10,000 times. In the time saving state in which the time saving number is set to 150 times, the variable display of the special symbol may be executed 150 times to shift to the non-time saving state. Therefore, the time saving state in which the time saving number is set to 150 times can be called the "time saving limited state", and the high accuracy time saving state in which the time saving number is set to 150 times is called the "high accuracy time saving limited state". be able to. Further, as will be described later, a low-probability time-saving state in which the number of time-saving times is set to 150 times can be called a "low-probability time-saving limited state".

On the other hand, in the time saving state in which the time saving number is set to 10,000 times, the jackpot is won before the variable display of the special symbol is executed 10,000 times, so that the non-time saving state is not substantially performed. Therefore, the time saving state in which the time saving number is set to 10000 times can be called the "time saving next time state", and as will be described later, the low probability time saving state in which the time saving number is set to 10000 times is referred to as "low probability time saving". It can be called "next state".

In the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state after the first hit, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened because it is in the high base state. Therefore, the game ball strikes right so as to flow down the second flow path R2, aiming to enter the second starting port 21. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, in the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state, the lottery of Special FIG. 1 is executed based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21. That is, it is a special figure 1 game. It should be noted that the game ball hit to the right in the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state almost enters the electric chew 22 and hardly spills below the electric chew 22. Therefore, the right-handed game ball hardly faces the third starting opening 25 and the second winning opening 35.

In the high-probability time-shortening limited state after the first hit, since it is a high-probability state, it is easy to win a big hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1. In this embodiment, the high probability state continues until the next big hit is substantially won. Therefore, basically, by the time the 150 time reductions are exhausted, the V-long 2R jackpot will be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 (see FIG. 7). Therefore, by winning a V prize during the jackpot game based on the V-long 2R jackpot, the player shifts to the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state again after the jackpot game.

Similarly, in the second high-accuracy time-saving limited state after the first hit, basically, by the time the 150 time-saving times are exhausted, the V-long 2R jackpot will be won by the lottery of Special Figure 1 ( (See FIG. 7). Therefore, by winning a V prize during the jackpot game based on the V-long 2R jackpot, the player shifts to the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state again after the jackpot game.

Similarly, in the third high-accuracy time-saving limited state after the first hit, basically, by the time the 150 time-saving times are exhausted, the V-long 2R jackpot will be won by the lottery of Special Figure 1 ( (See FIG. 7). Therefore, the V prize is awarded during the execution of the jackpot game based on the V long 2R jackpot. However, in this case, even if the V prize is won, the limiter function is activated because the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state after the big hit game is already three times.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, even if the V-long 2R jackpot is won in the third high-accuracy time-saving limited state after the first hit and the V prize is won, the state shifts to the low-accuracy time-saving state after the jackpot game. .. At this time, since the time saving number is set to 150 times by the limiter function in the low probability time saving state, it becomes the "low probability time saving limited state". As described above, when the first hit is made, basically, the big hit game and the subsequent high-accuracy time-saving limited state are repeated three times, and after the fourth big-hit game, the low-accuracy time-saving limited state is obtained.

In the low-accuracy time-shortening limited state, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened because it is in the high-base state. Therefore, the game ball strikes right so as to flow down the second flow path R2, aiming to enter the second starting port 21. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, the lottery of the special figure 1 is executed based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 in the low probability time saving limited state. That is, it is a special figure 1 game. It should be noted that the game ball hit to the right in the low-accuracy time-shortening limited state almost enters the electric chew 22 and hardly spills below the electric chew 22. Therefore, the right-handed game ball hardly faces the third starting opening 25 and the second winning opening 35.

Here, in the low probability time reduction limited state, it is a normal probability state, and the number of time reductions is set to 150 times. Therefore, when the variation display of the special symbol is executed 150 times (when the time reduction is achieved), the normal game state is reached. Move to. In other words, the player is not guaranteed to win the next big hit, and it is necessary to win the big hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1 before the time is shortened. As described above, when a big hit is obtained in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the type of big hit is always V long 2R big hit (see FIG. 7). Therefore, during the execution of the jackpot game based on the V-long 2R jackpot, the game ball can be passed through the specific area 39 except in the irregular case. Here, in the case of the V-long 2R jackpot in the low-accuracy time-saving limited state, unlike the case of the V-long 2R jackpot in other gaming states, the high-accuracy non-time-saving state is a very advantageous gaming state after the jackpot game. (See FIG. 7). Therefore, in the low-probability time-saving limited state, as shown in FIG. 15, the game state (normal game state or high-probability non-time-saving state) that shifts thereafter depending on whether or not the jackpot is won before the time-saving digestion is performed. Will branch.

In the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the electric chew 22 is hardly opened because it is in the low base state. However, the game ball that has flowed down below the electric chew 22 can head toward the third starting port 25 and the second winning opening 35. Therefore, the player strikes right so that the game ball flows down the second flow path R2, and aims to enter the third starting port 25. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the lottery of the special figure 2 is executed based on the ball entering the third starting port 25. That is, it is a special figure 2 game. In this embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is set to about 2/3 as shown in FIG. 10 (A), and the small hit is frequently won. Therefore, the second big winning opening 35 is frequently opened by the small hit game, and the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 frequently wins the second big winning opening 35. Therefore, in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state, unlike the high-accuracy time-saving state (high-accuracy time-saving limited state), the base (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls) exceeds "1", which is higher than the high-accuracy time-saving state. Can be said to be an advantageous gaming state. In this way, the high-accuracy non-time saving state of this embodiment can be said to be a small hit rush state in which it is easy to win a prize in the second large winning opening 35 by opening the second large winning opening 35 based on the small hit winning.

As described above, the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (third gaming state, small hit ball entry easy state) is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the high-accuracy time-saving limited state (second gaming state, high-accuracy time-saving state). Since the high-probability time-saving limited state is accompanied by a high-probability state, it is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the low-probability time-saving limited state. The low-probability time-shortening limited state is more advantageous than the normal gaming state (first gaming state) because it is accompanied by a high base state. However, as described above, in the present embodiment, the game state is set to be more advantageous in the order of the normal game state <low probability time saving limited state <high probability time saving limited state <high probability non-time saving state.

In the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the lottery shown in Special Figure 2 will be aimed at winning the jackpot. Since the high probability state is substantially continued until the next big hit is won, the winning of the next big hit is guaranteed. As described above, when a big hit is obtained in the lottery of Special Figure 2, a V short time saving 2R big hit is obtained with a distribution rate of 80%, and a V short normal 2R big hit is obtained with a 20% distribution rate (see FIG. 7). Since both are V-short jackpots, the game ball cannot be passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, except in the irregular case. Therefore, after the big hit game, it is controlled to the normal probability state (low probability state).

However, in the case of the V short time reduction 2R jackpot, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal probability state and the time reduction state in which the number of time reductions is set to 10,000 times. In the time saving state where the time saving number is set to 10,000 times (predetermined number of times), it is practically impossible to digest the time saving number, so that the winning of the next big hit is guaranteed. Therefore, the normal probability state and the time saving state in which the number of time saving times is set to 10,000 times are referred to as "low probability time saving next time state". On the other hand, in the case of V short normal 2R jackpot, after the jackpot game, the state shifts to the normal probability state and the non-time saving state, that is, the normal game state.

In the next state (second game state, specific game state) with low accuracy and short time, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened because it is in the high base state. Therefore, the game ball strikes right so as to flow down the second flow path R2, aiming to enter the second starting port 21. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, the lottery of Special FIG. 1 is executed based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21 in the low probability time reduction next time state. That is, it is a special figure 1 game. Then, if a jackpot is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the low probability time saving state (low probability time saving next time state), the type of jackpot is always V long 2R jackpot (see FIG. 7). Therefore, except in the irregular case, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game based on the V-long 2R jackpot. Then, in the case of the V long 2R jackpot in the next state with low accuracy and short time, it is always controlled to the high accuracy non-time saving state (with a 100% distribution rate) after the jackpot game (see FIG. 7). Therefore, it can be said that the low-probability time-saving next time state is a game state in which the winning of the next big hit is guaranteed and the game always shifts to the high-probability non-time-saving state after the big hit game.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 15, in the high probability non-time saving state (small hit rush state), the winning of the next big hit is guaranteed, and after the big hit game, the low probability time saving next state with a distribution rate of 80%. On the other hand, it shifts to the normal gaming state (falls) at a distribution rate of 20%. Then, when the state shifts to the low-probability time-saving next state, the winning of the next jackpot is guaranteed, and after the jackpot game, the state always shifts to the high-probability non-time-saving state (with a 100% distribution rate). Therefore, if the high probability non-time saving state (small hit rush state) and the low probability time saving next time state are regarded as one super rush state, in this embodiment, the super rush state is 80% after two big hit games. It is possible to loop with probability (loop rate).

Here, the conventional rush state loop will be described. The rush state is an advantageous gaming state, and in a conventional pachinko gaming machine, it corresponds to a high-accuracy time-saving state or a high-accuracy non-time-saving state (small hit rush state). In the conventional loop in the rush state, winning the next jackpot is guaranteed, and after the jackpot game, the loop returns to the rush state again at a predetermined loop rate (for example, 80%), and the probability of falling (for example, 20%). It is designed to shift (fall) to a gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state) that is more disadvantageous than the rush state. Therefore, the rush state is looped at a loop rate of 80%, such as rush state ⇒ jackpot game ⇒ rush state (at a fraction rate of 80%) ⇒ jackpot game ⇒ rush state (at a fraction rate of 80%).

However, in the conventional loop in the rush state, the rush state is repeatedly executed through the jackpot game, and there is a problem that the player tends to get tired of the rush state. That is, except for the jackpot game, the rush state, which is the same game state, is frequently repeated, which makes it easier for the player to feel that the game is a monotonous game (loop).

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a super rush state consisting of a high probability non-time saving state (small hit rush state) and a low probability time saving next time state is looped with a probability of 80% (loop rate). That is, high probability non-time saving state ⇒ jackpot game ⇒ low probability time saving next state ⇒ jackpot game ⇒ high probability non-time saving state ⇒ jackpot game ⇒ low probability time saving (with 80% distribution rate) The super rush state is looped with a loop rate (predetermined probability) of 80%, such as the next state ⇒ high probability non-time saving state. Therefore, unlike the conventional loop in the rush state, the advantageous high-accuracy non-time-saving state (small hit rush state) and the high-accuracy time-saving state are not repeatedly executed through the big hit game. That is, when looping, the high-accuracy non-time-saving state and the low-accuracy time-saving state are switched back and forth, so that the same gaming state is not repeated. Also, in one loop, the jackpot game is executed twice. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game property by the super rush state of this form.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the small hit rush state is in the high probability non-time saving state, it is preferable for the player to win the small hit frequently and not to win the big hit for as long as possible. On the other hand, in the low probability time saving next time state, it is practically impossible to digest the time saving number of times, and winning the next big hit is guaranteed, so it is preferable to win the big hit as soon as possible. From the above, when looping the super rush state, the situation where you do not want to win the big hit as soon as possible due to the small hit rush state and the situation where you want to win the big hit as soon as possible due to the low probability time reduction next state are alternately repeated. It is possible to provide a game-like property.

Further, in this embodiment, in the next state of low probability time reduction, the number of time reductions is set to 10,000 times, and when a big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the small hit rush is always (100% distribution rate). It shifts to the state (high accuracy non-time saving state). That is, in the past, in the low-probability time-saving state, the upper limit of the number of time-saving times was set to 100 times, so that the transition from the low-probability time-saving state to the small hit rush state was not guaranteed. Therefore, as in this embodiment, by setting the number of time reductions in the low-accuracy time-saving state to 10,000 times, a novel game property is provided in which a small hit rush state can always be obtained by shifting to the low-accuracy time-saving next state. It is possible.

By the way, in this embodiment, as described above, when the number of consecutive times when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a symbol other than the big hit symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) reaches 900 times, the accuracy is low from the normal gaming state. It is possible to shift to a time saving state. In the low-probability time-saving state in which the transition is made by reaching the time-saving transition, the number of time reductions is set to 10,000. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, when the player acquires the time saving transition arrival in the normal gaming state, the player shifts to the low probability time saving next time state. In the low probability time saving next state, as mentioned above, winning the next big hit is guaranteed, and after the big hit game, it always shifts to the high probability non-time saving state (small hit rush state) (with 100% distribution rate). do. Then, in the high probability non-time saving state, the winning of the next big hit is guaranteed, and after the big hit game, the game shifts to the low probability time saving next state with a fraction rate of 80%, while the normal game with a fraction rate of 20%. Transition to the state (fall).

In this way, in this embodiment, when the number of consecutive times in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a symbol other than the big hit symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) reaches 900 times as the time saving transition is reached in the normal game state, the low probability time saving next state is set. Through this, it is possible to always shift to a high-accuracy non-time saving state (rush state). Therefore, the more you do not win the jackpot in the special symbol lottery for a long time in the normal game state, the more likely you are to win the time saving transition, and you will approach the transition to the advantageous rush state (high probability non-time saving state). I will go. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game property that can shift to an advantageous rush state when the time saving shift is reached.

In particular, in this embodiment, the rush state that can be obtained by reaching the time saving transition is the small hit rush state. In this way, in the normal game state, the more the number of consecutive times the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol other than the jackpot symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) (the more addicted), the closer to the transition to the small hit rush state. It is possible to provide a game-like property.

Further, in this embodiment, when the state shifts to the low probability time saving next state by reaching the time saving transition, as shown in FIG. 15, the super rush state consisting of the high probability non-time saving state (small hit rush state) and the low probability time saving next state is changed. It is possible to loop with a probability of 80% (loop rate). Therefore, the more the number of consecutive times the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol other than the big hit symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) (the more you get hooked), the higher the possibility of shifting to the super rush state. It is possible to provide.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the probability of winning a big hit is high in the high-accuracy time-saving limited state (about 1/50, see FIG. 10 (A)), and the number of time-savings is set to 150 times. Has been done. Therefore, basically, it is possible to win a big hit by the lottery of Special Figure 1 by the time the time saving number of 150 times is exhausted. In this embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is about 95.2% by the time the time saving number of 150 times is exhausted. On the other hand, if the big hit is not won in the lottery shown in Special Figure 1 by the time the 150 times of time saving are exhausted, the time saving state will be changed to the non-time saving state, so that the high accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush) State).

In this way, in the high-accuracy time-saving limited state, if the time-saving state of 150 times can be digested, it is possible to shift to the small hit rush state, and further, to provide a novel game property that the super rush state can be acquired. Is possible. In this embodiment, the probability that the jackpot will not be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 by the time the 150 time reductions are exhausted, in other words, the probability of transition from the high accuracy time reduction limited state to the high accuracy non-time reduction state due to the time reduction. Is about 4.8%.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state is repeated three times from the first hit to the operation of the limiter function. Therefore, in each of the high-accuracy time-saving limited states, if the time-saving number of times of 150 times can be digested, the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (small hit rush state) and the super rush state can be obtained. Therefore, from the first hit to the activation of the limiter function, the total transition probability to the high-accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush state) and the super rush state is about 4.8% + about 4.8% + about. 4.8% = about 14.4%. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game property in which the number of time reductions is positively expected to be consumed in each highly accurate time reduction limited state from the first hit to the activation of the limiter function.

As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, there are a total of three ways to shift to the super rush state (including the small hit rush state). First, after the first hit, the limiter function is activated three times in a row, and the number of time reductions, which is 150 times in the low accuracy time reduction state, is exhausted. It is a method of winning a big hit. It should be noted that the probability of winning a big hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is set to about 39.4% by the time the time saving number of 150 times is exhausted. Therefore, the probability of transitioning to the super rush state by the first method is about 95.2% × about 95.2% × about 95.2% × about 39.4% = about 34%. In this way, in the first method, the route that is the easiest to shift to can be routed to the super rush state with a probability of about 34% after the first hit.

Secondly, it is a method of digesting 150 times of time saving in a highly accurate time saving limited state which is repeated three times from the first hit to the operation of the limiter function. Therefore, in the second method, as the second easiest route to shift, the probability of shifting to the super rush state (total transition probability) is about 14.4% as described above.

Thirdly, in the normal game state, the time saving transition is reached (the number of consecutive times when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a symbol other than the big hit symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) reaches 900 times). The probability that the number of consecutive times when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a symbol other than the jackpot symbol is set to about 4.8%. Therefore, in the third method, the probability of being able to shift to the super rush state by taking the route that is the third easiest to shift is about 4.8%.

In this way, in this embodiment, the super rush state can be obtained by various methods. In other words, there is a chance to shift to the super rush state in all the gaming states except the super rush state (normal game state, 3 times high accuracy time saving limited state, low accuracy time saving limited state). Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a novel game property that the super rush state can be aimed at from any game state during the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the super rush state can be obtained by three methods having different transition probabilities. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to get bored of how to shift to the super rush state because the difficulty level of the transition to the super rush state is different. In other words, it is possible for an experienced player to arouse the desire to acquire a super rush state by reaching the time saving transition, which is the most difficult to transition. The total transition probability that can shift to the super rush state is about 39.4% + about 4.8% + about 14.4 = 53.2%, which is the same as the transition probability to the rush state in the conventional pachinko gaming machine. It is set to the same degree. However, the above-mentioned migration probability can be changed as appropriate, and the migration probability by the first method or the migration probability by the second method is made the lowest, the migration probability by the second method, or the third method. You may make the transition probability by the highest.

Here, the reason why the limiter function is provided in this embodiment will be described. First, in this embodiment, it is premised that the high probability state continues until the next big hit is won in the high probability non-time saving state (small hit rush state). In addition, it is premised that if a big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the next state of low probability time reduction, it will surely shift to the high probability non-time reduction state (with a 100% distribution rate). Therefore, the probability of transition to the high probability state when a big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is set to 100%.

In this case, in the normal game state, if the first hit (big hit) is made in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the high probability state will be reached with a 100% transition probability after the big hit game, and the high probability state will be the next big hit. It will continue until you win. Here, if it is configured as a pachinko gaming machine in which the limiter function does not operate, the high-probability state is always maintained in the special figure 1 game after the first hit, and there is no chance that the high-probability state ends. Therefore, in this embodiment, the limiter function is activated in order to provide an opportunity for the high probability state to end in the special figure 1 game after the first hit.

Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 (V long 2R jackpot, see FIG. 7), the jackpot won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 (V short time reduction 2R jackpot, V short normal 2R jackpot, see FIG. 7). ) Is a 2R jackpot. The number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game by 2R jackpot is set to about 240. On the other hand, the average (base) of the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one small hit rush state is set to be more than about 240 (for example, 600).

From the above, in this form, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is very small, and basically, in the small hit rush state in the super rush state, a larger number of prize balls can be obtained. I have to. In other words, basically, instead of increasing the number of balls held in the big hit game (special game state), the number of balls held is increased in the small hit rush state (and super rush state). Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game property in which the small hit rush state is looped for a long time and many times, rather than executing a large number of big hit games.

In this embodiment, the big hit game by the V long 2R big hit (see FIG. 7) is continuously performed four times from the first hit to the operation of the limiter function. At this time, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game by four V-long 2R jackpots is about 240 × 4 = about 960. Therefore, the player can always obtain the number of prize balls of about 240 × 4 = about 960 when the player hits the ball for the first time. In this way, even if the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one jackpot game is set to be very small, the limiter function guarantees the execution of four jackpot games, which is sufficient for the player at the time of the first hit. It is possible to acquire the number of balls.

Next, the production in each game state in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 16A, in the normal gaming state, the daytime mode is set as the effect mode, and the effect corresponding to the daytime mode is executed on the display screen 7a. Specifically, the daytime background image H1 indicating daytime is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the daytime background image H1 makes it possible for the player to easily grasp that the player is in the normal gaming state (daytime mode). Is.

Further, in the normal game state, a normal remaining rush image CX indicating "1/900 until super rush" is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a. The normal remaining rush image CX suggests the number of times of variable display of the special symbol required for the transition from the normal gaming state to the super rush state (or the small hit rush state). In other words, the normal remaining rush image CX suggests the number of consecutive stops and displays of a symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) other than the jackpot symbol in order to obtain the time saving transition arrival. Therefore, in the normal residual rush image CX, the numerator value with respect to the denominator "900" is counted up every time the variation display of the special symbol is executed. In this way, the normal remaining rush image CX makes it possible for the player to easily grasp how much more special symbols should be displayed in a variable manner to shift from the normal game state to the super rush state. In FIG. 16A, a left-handed image La showing the characters “left-handed” and a left-pointing arrow is displayed in the upper left portion of the display screen 50a. This left-handed image La is displayed only for a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) after shifting to the normal gaming state, and it is possible to encourage the player to return from right-handed to left-handed.

As shown in FIG. 16B, in the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state, the evening mode is set as the effect mode, and the effect corresponding to the evening mode is executed on the display screen 7a. Specifically, the evening background image H2 indicating the evening is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the evening background image H2 makes it easy for the player to grasp that the player is in the high-accuracy time-saving limited state (evening mode). Is possible.

Further, in the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state, a high-accuracy time-saving residual rush image CB indicating "1/150 until super rush" is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a. The high-accuracy time-shortening residual rush image CB suggests the number of times of variation display of the special symbol required for the transition from the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state to the super rush state (or the small hit rush state). In other words, the high-accuracy time-shortening residual rush image CB suggests the number of fluctuations of the special symbol required for the time-saving number of times to be digested in the high-accuracy time-saving limited state. Therefore, in the high-accuracy time-shortening rush image CB, the numerator value with respect to the denominator "150" is counted up every time the variation display of the special symbol is executed. In this way, the high-accuracy time-shortening residual rush image CB makes it possible for the player to easily grasp how much more special symbols should be displayed in a variable manner to shift from the high-accuracy time-saving limited state to the super rush state. ..

Further, in the high-accuracy time-saving limited state, the time-saving digestion chance number image CA indicating "remaining chance 3 times" is displayed at the lower left of the display screen 50a. Time-saving digestion chance number image CA suggests the number of times of high-accuracy time-saving limited state in which the transition to the super rush state can be obtained by time-saving digestion. In other words, the time-saving digestion chance number image CA suggests how many times the high-accuracy time-saving limited state remains before the limiter function is activated.

Therefore, if it is the first high-accuracy time-saving limited state after the first hit, the time-saving digestion chance number image CA indicating "remaining chances 3 times" is displayed, and even if it is the second high-accuracy time-saving limited state after the first hit. For example, the time-saving digestion chance number image CA showing "remaining chance 2 times" is displayed, and if it is the third high-accuracy time-saving limited state after the first hit, the time-saving digestion chance number image CA showing "remaining chance 1 time" is displayed. Is displayed. In this way, the time-saving digestion chance number image CA makes it possible for the player to easily grasp how many times the high-accuracy time-saving limited state in which the super rush state can be obtained by digesting the time-saving number of times continues. As shown in FIG. 16B, in the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state, a right-handed image Ra showing the characters "right-handed" and a right-pointing arrow is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 50a. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to urge the player to right-handed in the high-accuracy time-saving limited state (evening mode).

As shown in FIG. 16C, in the low accuracy time saving limited state, the night mode is set as the effect mode, and the effect corresponding to the night mode is executed on the display screen 7a. Specifically, the night background image H3 indicating the night is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the night background image H3 makes it easy for the player to grasp that the player is in the low probability time saving limited state (night mode). Is possible.

Further, in the low probability time saving limited state, the remaining time saving number suggestion image CD indicating "remaining 149 times" is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a. The remaining time reduction number suggestion image CD suggests how many times the time reduction number remains. In other words, the remaining time reduction number suggestion image CD suggests the number of times of variation display of the special symbol until the transition (fall) to the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the image CD suggesting the number of remaining hours, the value of "remaining times" is counted down every time the variable display of the special symbol is executed. In this way, the remaining time reduction suggestion image CD makes it easy for the player to determine how many remaining special symbol fluctuations must be used to allocate the jackpot in order to shift to the super rush state (small hit rush state). It is possible to grasp.

Further, in the low probability time saving limited state, the time saving digestion chance end image CE indicating "remaining chance 0 times" is displayed at the lower left of the display screen 50a. The time-saving digestion chance end image CE suggests that the high-accuracy time-saving limited state in which the transition to the super rush state can be obtained by the time-saving digestion has ended. In this way, it is possible for the player to understand by displaying the time-saving digestion chance end image CE that the limiter function has been activated and the transition to the super rush state cannot be obtained by the time-saving digestion. As shown in FIG. 16C, in the low-accuracy time-saving limited state, a right-handed image Ra showing the characters "right-handed" and a right-pointing arrow is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 50a. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to urge the player to right-handed in the low-accuracy time-saving limited state (night mode).

As shown in FIG. 16D, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the space mode is set as the effect mode, and the effect corresponding to the space mode is executed on the display screen 7a. Specifically, the space background image H4 showing the universe is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the space background image H4 indicates that the player is in a highly accurate non-time saving state (space mode), that is, a small hit rush state. It is possible to easily grasp that. As shown in FIG. 16D, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, a right-handed image Ra showing the characters "right-handed" and a right-pointing arrow is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 50a. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to urge the player to right-handed in a high-accuracy non-time saving state (space mode).

Further, in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the space mode number image UT1 indicating "the first space mode" is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a. The space mode number image UT1 shows how many times the space mode (small hit rush state) is set after shifting to the super rush state. Therefore, in the space mode number image UT1, the super rush state is looped, and each time the space mode is set, the value of the "space mode time" is counted up. In this way, the space mode number image UT1 allows the player to easily grasp how many times the space mode (small hit rush state) is continued.

As shown in FIG. 16E, in the next state with low accuracy and short time, the town mode is set as the effect mode, and the effect corresponding to the city mode is executed on the display screen 7a. Specifically, the city background image H5 showing the city is displayed on the display screen 50a, and the city background image H5 makes it easy for the player to grasp the next state (city mode) with low accuracy and short time. Is possible. As shown in FIG. 16E, in the next state with low accuracy and short time, a right-handed image Ra showing the characters “right-handed” and a right-pointing arrow is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 50a. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to urge the player to right-handed in the next state (city mode) with low accuracy and short time.

Further, in the next state with low accuracy and short time, the city mode number image MT1 indicating "the first city mode" is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a. The city mode number image MT1 shows how many times the city mode (low probability time saving next time state) is set after shifting to the super rush state. Therefore, in the city mode number image MT1, the super rush state is looped, and each time the city mode is set, the value of the “city mode number” is counted up. In this way, the city mode number image MT1 allows the player to easily grasp how many times the city mode (low probability time saving next time state) is continued.

By the way, conventionally, the number of time reductions has not been set to 101 times or more in the low probability time reduction state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, there are two types of low-accuracy time-saving states in which the number of time-savings is set to 101 times or more, a low-accuracy time-saving limited state and a low-accuracy time-saving next time state. Therefore, in this embodiment, as described above, the night mode (see FIG. 16 (C)) is set in the low-accuracy time-saving limited state, and the city mode (see FIG. 16 (E)) is set in the low-accuracy time-saving next state. Therefore, different production modes are set for the low-accuracy time-saving limited state and the low-accuracy time-saving next time state. In this way, by making the production mode (specifically, the background image) different, the player can understand that the game in the low probability time reduction limited state and the game in the low probability time reduction next state are completely different situations. It can be easily shown.

Next, an effect mode when shifting to the super rush state will be described with reference to FIG. 54. As shown in FIG. 15, if the V-long 2R jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low probability time saving limited state, it is possible to shift to the super rush state (high probability non-time saving state, small hit rush state). Therefore, in this case, after the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (doublet) on the display screen 50a, or at the end of the jackpot game by the V long 2R jackpot (for ending effect, etc.), FIG. 54 (for the ending effect, etc.) As shown in A), the super rush acquisition image SR1 indicating "super rush acquisition" is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in any of the three high-accuracy time-saving limited states after the first hit, when the time-saving digestion is achieved, it is possible to shift to the super rush state (high-accuracy non-time-saving state, small hit rush state). Therefore, in this case, after the effect symbol 8 that triggers the time saving digestion is stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a with a symbol other than the jackpot symbol, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), "super rush reached" is displayed. The super rush arrival image SR2 shown is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the normal game state, when the time saving transition is reached, it is possible to shift to the super rush state (high probability non-time saving state, small hit rush state). Therefore, in this case, after the effect symbol 8 that triggers the arrival of the time saving transition is stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a with a symbol other than the jackpot symbol, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), "super rush start" is performed. The super rush start image SR3 indicating is displayed.

In this way, in this embodiment, there is an effect mode when shifting from the low accuracy time saving limited state to the super rush state (see FIG. 54 (A)) and an effect mode when shifting from the high accuracy time saving limited state to the super rush state (FIG. 54). (See (B)) and the effect mode (see FIG. 54 (C)) in the case of transitioning from the normal gaming state to the super rush state are different from each other. Therefore, it is possible to show the player so that he / she can recognize (distinguish) from which gaming state (what triggered) the transition to the super rush state.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 (A), (B), and (C), when the state shifts to the super rush state, and when the super rush state is repeated (looped), the lower part of the display screen 50a is displayed. The super rush count image SS indicating "first super rush" is displayed. In this super rush number image SS, the value of the "super rush time" is counted up every time the super rush state (a game state composed of a high probability non-time saving state and a low probability non-time saving state) loops. .. In this way, the super rush number image SS allows the player to easily grasp how many times the super rush state is looping, apart from the number of small hit rush states.

Next, an effect mode when the super rush state continues will be described with reference to FIG. 55 (A). As shown in FIG. 15, in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (small hit rush state), if the V-short time-saving 2R jackpot is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the game state does not shift to the normal game state, but the low-accuracy time-saving next state. You will be able to migrate. Therefore, in this case, after the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (doublet) on the display screen 50a, or during the jackpot effect based on the V short time reduction 2R jackpot (round effect or ending effect), the figure is shown. As shown in 55 (A), the super rush continuation image RK indicating “super rush continuation” is displayed. In this way, the super rush continuous image RK makes it possible for the player to easily grasp that the super rush state can be continued without ending.

Subsequently, an effect mode when shifting to the small hit rush state will be described with reference to FIG. 55 (B). As shown in FIG. 15, if the V-long 2R jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the next state with low accuracy and short time, the player always shifts to the small hit rush state after the jackpot game. Therefore, in this case, on the display screen 50a, at the end of the big hit game by the V long 2R big hit (for the ending effect, etc.), as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the small hit indicating "small hit rush transition" is shown. The rush transition image KR is displayed. In this way, the small hit rush transition image KR makes it possible for the player to easily grasp the transition to the small hit rush state in the super rush state.

7. When executing the jackpot determination process during the variable display of the special symbol Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when executing the jackpot determination process of the other special symbol during the variable display of one special symbol, FIG. 17 And FIG. 18 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute the variation display of the second special symbol even during the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation of the first special symbol even during the variation display of the second special symbol. The display is executable. That is, the so-called simultaneous fluctuations of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 17, it is assumed that a small hit is won in a lottery of one special symbol. In this case, for one of the special symbols, the fluctuation display based on the winning of the small hit (hereinafter referred to as "small hit fluctuation display") is started. Then, during the small hit variation display of one special symbol, the jackpot determination process of the other special symbol is executed. At this time, in the jackpot determination process, it is possible to prevent the jackpot from being determined. That is, it is possible to cancel the jackpot determination of the other special symbol during the small hit variation display of one special symbol. For example, even if the lottery of the special figure 2 is executed during the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 1, the big hit is not determined in the special figure 2. However, when the jackpot determination process of the other special symbol is executed during the small hit variation display of one special symbol, the jackpot determination process determines whether or not it is a small hit.

Then, when the small hit variation display of one of the special symbols is completed, the small hit game is started after the stop time (fixed time). At the start timing of this small hit game, it is assumed that the other special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the variation display of the other special symbol is extended by the execution time of the small hit game. For example, it is assumed that the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed at the start timing of the small hit game based on the small hit winning of the special figure 1. In this case, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is temporarily interrupted at the start of the execution of the small hit game, and resumed at the end of the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, when the execution of the small hit game based on one special symbol is started, the variable display of the other special symbol is not forcibly terminated.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, it is assumed that a big hit is won by a lottery of one special symbol. In this case, for one of the special symbols, the variable display based on the winning of the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "big hit variable display") is started. Then, during the jackpot variation display of one special symbol, the jackpot determination process of the other special symbol is executed. At this time, in the jackpot determination process, it is not determined to be a jackpot. Furthermore, it is not judged as a small hit. Therefore, it is judged as a loss. For example, if the jackpot determination process of the special figure 2 is executed during the jackpot fluctuation display of the special figure 1, it is always determined that the special figure 2 is lost.

Then, when the jackpot fluctuation of one of the special symbols is completed, the jackpot game is started after a stop time. At the start timing of this jackpot game, it is assumed that the other special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the other special symbol is forced to end the variable display at the start timing of the jackpot game, and is stopped and displayed with a lost symbol. For example, at the start timing of the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning of the special figure 1, even if the variable display of the special figure 2 is being executed, the special figure 2 is forcibly stopped and displayed with a lost symbol. In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the case where both the first prize-winning device 31 and the second prize-winning device 36 operate at the same time.

8. Countermeasures for right-handed hitting in a normal game state In this embodiment, it is relatively easy to enter the third starting port 25 into the second flow path R2 so that the lottery of Special Figure 2 can be performed by right-handed hitting in a highly accurate non-time saving state. It is arranged like this. However, by arranging the third starting port 25, there is a possibility that the player strikes right from the normal gaming state (low probability non-time state) and aims to enter the third starting port 25. That is, in the normal game state, the player does not hit left, and there is a possibility that an unintended game is played. Therefore, as follows, right-handed measures are taken in the normal game state.

That is, the game ball hit right in the normal game state flows down the second flow path R2 and enters the third starting port 25 without entering the electric chew 22 (second starting port 21). Then, the second special symbol starts the variable display based on the ball entering the third starting port 25. Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the normal gaming state is extremely long, "60,000 ms (10 minutes)" regardless of the determination result of big hit, small hit, or loss. It is set to the time. That is, a dedicated special symbol variation pattern determination table in the normal gaming state is provided so that the variation time of the second special symbol becomes extremely long in the normal gaming state. Therefore, even if the player makes a right-handed hit in the normal gaming state and the game ball enters the third starting port 25, the second special symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner for 10 minutes. Therefore, the player cannot obtain the lottery result of the second special symbol for an extremely long time of 10 minutes. From the above, even if the player hits right in the normal game state, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an unreasonable profit.

9. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 47. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 19 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process is first executed (S101). In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, third start port sensor 25a) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. , The detection signal detected by the first special winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 13) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), first special operation process (S106), second special operation process (S107), which will be described later, and Execute the specific area sensor detection process (S108). After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the special figure holding indicator 43 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure holding balls described later. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 19), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S204. If the game ball has passed (YES in S201), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display of the normal symbol or the operation of the electric chew 22 (the execution of the auxiliary game) is in progress (S202). If the determination result is YES (YES in S202), the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not hold the normal drawing, so it passes step S203 and proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if the determination result is NO, the random number acquisition process related to the normal figure is performed (S203). In the normal symbol-related random number acquisition process (S203), the value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-H value, see FIG. 9B) and the value of the normal symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-J1). Is acquired, and the acquired random number values are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

In step S204, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a. (S204). If no game ball has been won in either the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the process proceeds to step S208 (NO in S204), but the game ball is in the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. If a prize is won (YES in S204), the number of special figure 1 hold balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) is It is determined whether or not "4" (first upper limit number) has been reached (S205). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached "4" (YES in S205), the process proceeds to step S208, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (in S205). NO), add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S206).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process is performed (S207). In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S207), the value of the jackpot random number counter (value of label-TRND-A), the value of the hit type random number counter (value of label-TRND-AS), and the value of the reach random number counter (label). -TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are set to the first. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 of the special figure reserved storage unit 85a.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the third start port 25, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the third start port sensor 25a (S208). If the game ball does not win in the third starting port 25 (NO in S208), this process ends, but if the game ball wins in the third starting port 25 (YES in S208), special figure 2 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (the second upper limit number). Is determined (S209). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 reaches "4" (YES in S209), this process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 does not reach "4" (YES). NO in S209), add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S210).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S211). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S211), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S207). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) after sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 20). As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 10 (D). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "lost", the data corresponding to the "normal figure lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal hit symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), the normal symbol variation pattern is selected according to the game state and the result of the hit determination with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (E).

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

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

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

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

[First special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the first special operation processing shown in FIG. 23 (S106) after the normal operation processing (S105). The first special operation process (S106) is a process related to the occurrence of a big hit game or a small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1. As shown in FIG. 23, in the first special operation process (S106), the special symbol display 41 (mainly the first special symbol display 41a) and the large prize device (first large prize device 31, second large prize device). The process related to 36) is divided into five stages, and "first special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these stages. The first special operation status is "1" by default.

In the first special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the "second special operation status" is "4" or "5" (S1001). If the second special operation status is "4" (YES in S1001), it means that the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is being executed as described later. If the second special operation status is "5" (YES in S1001), it means that the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is being executed as described later. If the second special operation status is "4" or "5" (YES in S1001), the process ends immediately. That is, during the execution of the big hit game or the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the process related to the generation of the big hit game or the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is not performed.

On the other hand, when the second special operation status is neither "4" nor "5" (NO in S1001) and the "first special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1002). , Perform the first special symbol standby process described later (S1003), and if the "first special operation status" is "2" (NO for S1002, YES for S1004), the process during the first special symbol change described later. (S1005), if the "first special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1002 and S1004, YES for S1006), perform the first special symbol confirmation process described later (S1007), and then " When the "first special operation status" is "4" (NO for S1002, S1004, S1006, YES for S1008), special electric accessory processing 1 described later is performed (S1009) to perform a jackpot game, and " When the "first special operation status" is "5" (all NO in S1002, S1004, S1006, S1008), the special electric accessory processing 2 described later is performed in order to perform the small hit game (S1010).

[Second special operation process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the second special operation process shown in FIG. 24 (S107) after the first special operation process (S106). The second special operation process (S107) is a process related to the occurrence of a big hit game or a small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2. As shown in FIG. 24, in the second special operation process (S107), the special symbol display 41 (mainly the second special symbol display 41b) and the large prize device (first large prize device 31, second large prize device). The process related to 36) is divided into five stages, and "second special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these stages. The second special operation status is "1" by default.

In the second special operation process (S107), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the "first special operation status" is "4" or "5" (S1101). If the first special operation status is "4" (YES in S1001), it means that the jackpot game based on the lottery in Special Figure 1 is being executed. If the first special operation status is "5" (YES in S1101), it means that the small hit game based on the lottery in Special Figure 1 is being executed. If the first special operation status is "4" or "5" (YES in S1101), the process ends immediately. That is, during the execution of the big hit game or the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the processing related to the generation of the big hit game or the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is not performed.

On the other hand, when the first special operation status is neither "4" nor "5" (NO in S1101) and the "second special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1102). , The first special symbol standby process described later is performed (S1103), and when the "first special operation status" is "2" (NO in S1102, YES in S1104), the second special symbol changing process described later is performed. (S1105), if the "second special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1102 and S1104, YES for S1106), perform the second special symbol confirmation process described later (S1107), and " When the "second special operation status" is "4" (NO for S1102, S1104, S1106, YES for S1108), special electric accessory processing 1 described later is performed (S1109) to perform a jackpot game, and " When the "second special operation status" is "5" (all NO in S1102, S1104, S1106, S1108), the special electric accessory processing 2 described later is performed in order to perform the small hit game (S1110).

[First Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the first special symbol standby process (S1003), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "0" (S1201). Special figure 1 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special figure). If there is no pending information in 1), this process ends. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 is 1. If there are two or more, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1202) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), which will be described later, are performed.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1204). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clear the corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1205). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1206), the first special operation status is set to "2", and the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) (the fluctuation time of the special figure 1) is set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer, and the first The variable display of the first special symbol is started on the special symbol display 41a. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1202) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The information of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (S1203) (information including the information of the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special figure 1) is included.

[Special Figure 1 Jackpot Judgment Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1202), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as a determination value (S1301). Specifically, the jackpot random number counter value stored as the first hold information in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a is read out.

Next, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) according to the gaming state is set (S1302). That is, in the case of the normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the special figure 1 and the non-high probability state is set in the jackpot determination table. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state, the table for the special figure 1 and the high probability state among the jackpot determination tables is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S1303). The second jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot has been determined in the lottery of Special Figure 2 described later (see step S1606 of FIG. 30). If the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1303), the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol is not performed without performing the jackpot hit / fail judgment (S1305) and the small hit win / fail judgment (S1309) described later. ) Is set (S1312) to finish the process. In this embodiment, the processing of the special figure 1 and the processing of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel, and the special figure 2 is determined to be a big hit in the lottery of the special figure 2. This is to prevent the lottery of FIG. 1 from being judged as a big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, even if the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1202) is executed during the jackpot fluctuation display of the special figure 2, it means that it is determined to be a loss.

If the second big hit flag is not ON in step S1303 (NO in S1303), it is subsequently determined whether or not the second small hit flag is ON (S1304). The second small hit flag is a flag indicating that a small hit has been determined in the lottery of Special Figure 2 described later (see step S1610 in FIG. 30). If this second small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), the hit / fail judgment of the big hit is performed (S1305). On the other hand, if the second small hit flag is ON (YES in S1304), the jackpot determination in step 1305 is passed and the process proceeds to step S1309. In this way, in the situation where the lottery of the special figure 2 is determined to be a small hit, it is possible to prevent the lottery of the special figure 1 from being determined to be a big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, it means that even if the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1202) is executed during the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2, it is not determined as a big hit.

In the jackpot determination of step S1305, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1302. If the result of the jackpot hit / fail judgment is "big hit" (YES in S1305), the first jackpot flag is turned ON (S1306). Then, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, the jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B) (S1307), and the special feature according to the jackpot type is determined. The figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) is set (S1308), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if it is not a "big hit" (NO in S1305), the process proceeds to step S1309.

In the small hit hit / fail determination in step S1309, it is determined whether or not the small hit is a small hit based on the big hit determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1302. If the result of the small hit hit / fail judgment is "small hit" (YES in S1309), the first small hit flag is turned ON (S1310). Then, the special figure stop symbol data (17H) corresponding to the small hit is set (S1311), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1309), the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1312), and the process is completed.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the special figure 1 and the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the big hit in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern A special figure variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1403).

Further, in step S1402, if the first big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the first small hit flag is ON (S1404). If it is ON (YES in S1404), refer to the special figure 1 and the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Figure variation pattern A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1403).

Further, in step S1404, if the first small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1404), it is subsequently determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1406). ). When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, when there is reach, the table with reach during the non-time saving state (special figure 1 among the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 11). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1407). As shown in FIG. 10C, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "5" in the time saving state and "0" to "13" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach due to the fluctuation effect during the small hit fluctuation display than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1406), that is, when there is no reach, the special figure among the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 1 And the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the loss without reach) is referred to, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1408). N In addition, when there is no reach and there is a loss, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", the fluctuation time is shorter than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2". Is now selected.

Further, in step S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. Processing (S1409 to S1415) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1402 to S1408 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is set. That is, if the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1409), the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to in the time-saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the special figure 1 and the time-saving state and the big hit in FIG. 11). The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the value (S1410).

If the first small hit flag is ON (YES in S1411), the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is referred to in the time-saving state medium-small hit table (special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the part corresponding to the time-saving state and small hit). The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1412). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1413), refer to the table with reach in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to the special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the time-saving state and the loss with reach). Figure fluctuation pattern Select a special figure fluctuation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1414). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1413), refer to the non-reach table in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to the special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the time-saving state and no reach loss). Figure fluctuation pattern Select a special figure fluctuation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1415).

Here, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach. Works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time-saving state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time reduction state.

After selecting the special figure variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 27, the selected special figure variation pattern is set (S1416), and this process is completed. The information of the special figure variation pattern set in step S1416 is included in the special figure 1 variation start command set in step S1206 in the first special symbol standby process (S1003).

Here, as shown in FIG. 11, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time and the stop time are also determined. In addition, when it becomes a reach, it is also determined whether the reach becomes a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 11). The SP reach is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. In this embodiment, the SP reach is progressively executed through the normal reach.

Further, in this embodiment, the SP reach includes a weak SP reach and a strong SP reach (see the remarks column in FIG. 11). The type of SP reach may include other types. The above SP reach have different jackpot expectations. Specifically, the expectation of a big hit is higher in the strong SP reach than in the weak SP reach. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the distribution rates of various special figure fluctuation patterns are set so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of normal reach, weak SP reach, and strong SP reach.

[Second Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the second special symbol standby process (S1103), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" (S1501). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1501), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the third starting port 25 (holding information in special figure 2) is stored. If not, this process ends. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1501), that is, when there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the third starting port 25. , The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1502) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1503), which will be described later, are performed.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1504). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1505). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1506). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1506), the second special operation status is set to "2", and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1503) (the fluctuation time of the special figure 2) is set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer, and the second The variable display of the second special symbol is started on the special symbol display 41b. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1506) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1502) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. The information of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (S1503) (information including the information of the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special figure 2) is included.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1502), first, the jackpot random number counter value (value of label-TRND-A) is read out as a determination value (S1601). Specifically, the jackpot random number counter value stored as the first hold information in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b is read out.

Next, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) according to the gaming state is set (S1602). That is, in the case of the normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the special figure 2 and the non-high probability state in the jackpot determination table is set. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state, the table for the special figure 2 and the high probability state among the jackpot determination tables is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S1603). The first jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot has been determined in the lottery of the above-mentioned special figure 1 (see step S1306 of FIG. 26). If the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol is not performed without performing the jackpot hit / fail judgment (S1605) and the small hit win / fail judgment (S1609) described later. ) Is set (S1612) to finish the process. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16, even if the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1502) is executed during the jackpot variation display of the special figure 1, it means that the loss is determined.

If the first jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the first small hit flag is ON (S1604). The first small hit flag is a flag indicating that a small hit has been determined in the lottery of the above-mentioned special figure 1 (see step S1310 in FIG. 26). If this first small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1604), the hit / fail judgment of the big hit is performed (S1605). On the other hand, if the first small hit flag is ON (YES in S1604), the jackpot determination in step 1605 is passed and the process proceeds to step S1609. In this way, in the situation where the lottery of the special figure 1 is determined to be a small hit, it is possible to prevent the lottery of the special figure 2 from being determined to be a big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, it means that even if the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1502) is executed during the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 1, it is not determined as a big hit.

In the jackpot determination of step S1605, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1602. If the result of the jackpot hit / fail judgment is "big hit" (YES in S1605), the second jackpot flag is turned ON (S1606). Then, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, the jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B) (S1607), and the special feature according to the jackpot type is determined. The figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) is set (S1608), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if it is not a "big hit" (NO in S1605), the process proceeds to step S1609.

In the small hit hit / fail determination in step S1609, it is determined whether or not the small hit is a small hit based on the big hit determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1602. If the result of the small hit hit / fail judgment is "small hit" (YES in S1609), the second small hit flag is turned ON (S1610). Then, the special figure stop symbol data (24H) corresponding to the small hit is set (S1611), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1609), the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1612), and the process is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1503) will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. As shown in FIG. 31, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1503), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1701).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1701), then it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in the high probability state (whether or not the probability change flag is ON) (S1702). If there is no high probability state (NO in S1702), it means that the game is in the normal game state, and it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S1703). If it is ON (YES in S1703), refer to the special figure 2 and the part corresponding to the normal game state and the big hit in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Fluctuation pattern A special figure variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1704).

Further, in step S1703, if the second big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1703), it is determined whether or not the second small hit flag is ON (S1705). If it is ON (YES in S1705), the special figure 2 and the part corresponding to the normal game state and the small hit in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 are referred to. Figure fluctuation pattern Select a special figure fluctuation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1706).

On the other hand, if the second small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1705), the loss table during the normal game state (the part corresponding to the special figure 2 and the normal game state and the loss in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). ), The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1707). In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 selected in the normal gaming state is set to an extremely long time of 60,000 ms as shown in FIG. This is to prevent an unreasonable profit from entering the third starting port 25 by hitting right in the normal gaming state as described above.

Further, in step S1702, when it is determined that the gaming state is a high probability state (YES in S1702), it means that it is a high probability non-time saving state, and as shown in FIG. 32, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination to be referred to The table is set to the table in the high-probability non-time-saving state (the portion of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the high-probability non-time-saving state). That is, if the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1708), refer to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state medium jackpot table (special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the portion corresponding to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state and jackpot). Special figure fluctuation pattern The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1709).

If the second small hit flag is ON (YES in S1710), refer to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state medium-small hit table (special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the part corresponding to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state and small hit). , Special figure fluctuation pattern Select the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1711). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1710), the table with reach in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (the part corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the high-accuracy non-time-saving state and the loss with reach). Special figure fluctuation pattern The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1713). If the reach random number counter value is not the reach-established random number value (NO in S1710), the table without reach in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (the part corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the high-accuracy non-time-saving state and no reach loss). Special figure fluctuation pattern The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1714).

Further, in step S1701 shown in FIG. 31, when it is determined that the gaming state is a time saving state (high probability time saving limited state, high probability time saving next time state, low probability time saving state) (YES in S1701), it is shown in FIG. 33. As described above, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table in the time saving state (the portion of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the time saving state). That is, if the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1715), the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to in the time-saving state medium jackpot table (special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the part corresponding to the time-saving state and big hit). The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the value (S1716).

If the second small hit flag is ON (YES in S1717), the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is referred to in the time-saving state medium-small hit table (special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the part corresponding to the time-saving state and small hit). The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1718). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1719), refer to the table with reach in the time-saving state (special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the part corresponding to the time-saving state and the loss with reach). Figure fluctuation pattern Select a special figure fluctuation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1720). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1719), refer to the non-reach table in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to the special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the time-saving state and no reach loss). Figure fluctuation pattern Select a special figure fluctuation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1721).

After selecting the special figure variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 31, the selected special figure variation pattern is set (S1722), and this process is completed. The information of the special figure variation pattern set in step S1722 is included in the special figure 2 variation start command set in step S1506 in the second special symbol standby process (S1103).

[Processing during the first special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 34, in the first special symbol change processing (S1005), first, the value set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer (the fluctuation time of the special figure 1) is set. Subtract (S1801). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 has elapsed, that is, whether or not the value set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer has become "0" (S1802). If it is not "0" (NO in S1802), the first special symbol will continue to be displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display 41a, and this process will end. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1802), the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is set (S1803), and the first special operation status is set to "3" (S1804). Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1805), and this process is completed.

In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 17, a small hit game based on the lottery of special figure 2 may be executed during the small hit variation display of special figure 1. In this case, when the second special operation status becomes "5", it is determined as YES in step S1001 shown in FIG. 23. As a result, the first special symbol change processing (S1005) is not executed even though the first special operation status is "2". That is, in step S1801 shown in FIG. 34, the value of the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer is not subtracted. After that, when the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is completed, the second special operation status becomes "1" (see step S2912 of FIG. 46). As a result, the first special symbol change processing (S1005) is restarted, and in step S1801 shown in FIG. 34, the value of the special figure 1 change time timer is subtracted. In this way, if the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed during the small hit fluctuation display of Special Figure 1, the small hit fluctuation display of Special Figure 1 is continued, but the small hit game The execution time will be extended.

[Process during second special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 35, in the second special symbol change process (S1105), first, the value set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer (variation time of special figure 2) is set. Subtract (S1901). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 has elapsed, that is, whether or not the value set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer has become “0” (S1902). If it is not "0" (NO in S1902), the second special symbol will continue to be displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display 41b, and this process will end. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1902), the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is set (S1903), and the second special operation status is set to "3" (S1904). Then, the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1905), and this process is completed.

In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 17, a small hit game based on the lottery of special figure 1 may be executed during the small hit variation display of special figure 2. In this case, when the first special operation status becomes "5", it is determined as YES in step S1101 shown in FIG. 24. As a result, the second special symbol change processing (S1105) is not executed even though the second special operation status is "2". That is, in step S1901 shown in FIG. 35, the value of the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer is not subtracted. After that, when the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is completed, the first special operation status becomes "1" (see step S2912 of FIG. 46). As a result, the second special symbol change processing (S1105) is restarted, and in step S1901 shown in FIG. 35, the value of the special figure 2 change time timer is subtracted. In this way, if the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is executed during the small hit fluctuation display of Special Figure 2, the small hit fluctuation display of Special Figure 2 is continued, but the small hit game The execution time will be extended.

[First Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the first special symbol determination process (S1007), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the first special symbol has elapsed (S2101). If it has not passed (NO in S2101), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S2101), the game state management process described later is performed (S2102).

Next, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S2103). If the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2103), the first special operation status is set to "4" (S2104). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 2 forced stop process described later (S2105) and the game state reset process described later (S2106). After that, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2107) and start the jackpot game opening (S2108).

Following step S2108, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot (see FIG. 8 for details) (S2109), and ends this process. At this time, the value of the jackpot opening counter that counts the number of times the first jackpot 30 is opened during the jackpot game is set to a value corresponding to the type of winning jackpot.

On the other hand, if the first big hit flag is not ON in step S2103 (NO in S2103), it is determined whether or not the first small hit flag is ON (S2110). If the first small hit flag is ON (YES in S2110), the first special operation status is set to "5" (S2111). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the opening of the small hit game in order to start the small hit game (S2112). Subsequently, an opening pattern (see FIG. 8) based on the small hit winning is set (S2113), and this process is completed.

Also, unless both the 1st jackpot flag and the 1st small hit flag are ON (NO for both S2103 and S2110), the jackpot game and the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 will not start, so the 1st special operation status Is set to "1" (S2114) to end this process.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the game state management process (S2102), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag indicating the high probability state is ON (S2201). If it is ON (YES in S2201), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2202), and the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Determine if not (S2203). If it is "0" (YES in S2203), the probability change flag is turned off (S2204). If the determination result of step S2201 or S2203 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2205. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as will be described later, the value of the probability variation counter is set to "10000" at the time of transition to the high probability state.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is ON (S2205). If it is ON (YES in S2205), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2206), and whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" or not. Is determined (S2207). If it is "0" (YES in S2207), the time saving flag is turned off (S2208). As a result, the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state. If the determination result in step S2205 or S2207 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2209 shown in FIG. 38. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as will be described later, the value of the time saving counter is set to "150" or "10000" at the time of transition to the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 38, in step S2209, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state. That is, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is OFF and the probability variation flag is OFF. If it is not in the normal game state (NO in S2209), the process proceeds to step S2215. On the other hand, if it is in the normal gaming state (YES in S2209), the value of the time saving transition arrival counter is added by "1" (S2210), and the process proceeds to step S2211. The time saving transition arrival counter counts the number of times (the number of fluctuations) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol until the time saving transition is reached. In step S2211, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving transition arrival counter is "900". If it is not "900" (NO in S2211), it means that the time saving transition has not been reached, and the process proceeds to step S2215.

On the other hand, if the value of the time saving transition arrival counter is "900" (YES in S2211), the time saving flag is turned ON and the time saving counter value is set to "10000". As a result, it will be in the next state with low accuracy and short time. Then, "0" is set in the value of the time saving transition arrival counter, and the process proceeds to step S2215. In step S2215, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs a game state specification command including information on the current game state, the set probability variation counter value, the time reduction counter value, the time reduction transition arrival counter value, and the like to the output buffer of the RAM 84. Set to and finish this process.

[Special Figure 2 Forced Stop Processing] As described in FIG. 17, the special figure 2 forced stop process (S2105) is when the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is started during the variable display of the special figure 2. , This is a process for forcibly ending the variable display of the special figure 2. As shown in FIG. 39, in the special figure 2 forced stop process (S2105), first, it is determined whether or not the second special operation status is “2” (S2301). If it is not "2" (NO in S2301), the variable display in Special Figure 2 is not in progress, and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "2" (YES in S2301), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2302). Subsequently, the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2303). As a result, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. Then, the game state management process (S2304) is performed, the second special operation status is set to "1" (S2305), and this process is completed. Since the game state management process (S2304) has already been described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38, the description thereof will be omitted.

[Game state reset process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the game state reset process (S2106), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2401), and if it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2402). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2403), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2404). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a normal probability state and a non-time saving state (normal game state, low probability non-time saving state). Then, "0" is set in the value of the time saving transition arrival counter (S2405), and this processing is completed.

[Second special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the second special symbol determination process (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the second special symbol has elapsed (S2501). If it has not passed (NO in S2501), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S2501), the game state management process is performed (S2502). Since the game state management process (S2502) has already been described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S2503). If the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2503), the second special operation status is set to "4" (S2504). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure 1 forced stop process (S2505), which will be described later, and also performs a game state reset process (S2506). Since the game state reset process (S2506) has already been described with reference to FIG. 40, the description thereof will be omitted. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2507) and start the jackpot game opening (S2508).

Following step S2508, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot (see FIG. 8 for details) (S2509), and ends this process. At this time, the value of the jackpot opening counter that counts the number of times the first jackpot 30 is opened during the jackpot game is set to a value corresponding to the type of winning jackpot.

On the other hand, if the second big hit flag is not ON in step S2503 (NO in S2503), it is determined whether or not the second small hit flag is ON (S2510). If the second small hit flag is ON (YES in S2510), the second special operation status is set to "5" (S2511). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the opening of the small hit game in order to start the small hit game (S2512). Subsequently, an opening pattern (see FIG. 8) based on the small hit winning is set (S2513), and this process is completed.

Also, unless both the 2nd jackpot flag and the 2nd small hit flag are ON (NO for both S2503 and S2510), the jackpot game and the small hit game based on the lottery in Special Figure 2 will not start, so the 2nd special operation status Is set to "1" (S2514) to finish this process.

[Special Figure 1 Forced Stop Processing] As described in FIG. 16, the special figure 1 forced stop process (S2505) is when the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is started during the variable display of the special figure 1. , This is a process for forcibly ending the variable display of the special figure 1. As shown in FIG. 42, in the special figure 1 forced stop process (S2505), first, it is determined whether or not the first special operation status is “2” (S2601). If it is not "2" (NO in S2601), the variable display in Special Figure 1 is not in progress, and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "2" (YES in S2601), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2602). Subsequently, the first special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2603). As a result, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Then, the game state management process (S2604) is performed, the first special operation status is set to "1" (S2605), and this process is completed. Since the game state management process (S2604) has already been described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38, the description thereof will be omitted.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Big Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game. In the following, the special electric accessory process 1 (S1009) for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the special electric accessory process 1 (S1109) for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 ) And will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 43, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1009 or S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2701). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31) have been opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2701), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 31 is open) (S2702). If it is not open (NO in S2702), it is time to open the first prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the jackpot has passed and the opening of the first prize opening 30 is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2703).

If the determination result in step S2703 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2703 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game as a V-long jackpot (S2704). If it is not a V-long jackpot (NO in S2704), proceed to step S2707, but if it is a V-long jackpot (YES in S2704), it is time to start the 1st round that can pass to the specific area 39. Is determined (S2705). If it is not the timing to start the 1st round (NO in S2705), the process proceeds to step S2707 as it is. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 1st round (YES in S2705), the V validity period setting process is performed (S2706).

In the V validity period setting process (S2706), the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a for several seconds during the opening of the first big winning opening 30 and after the closing of the first big winning opening 30 in the 1st round of the V long jackpot. Is set to the V validity period for determining that is valid. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 47) described later). See). Further, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. It should be noted that the reason why the V validity period includes several seconds after the first big winning opening 30 is closed is that the game ball may win the first big winning opening 30 immediately before the first big winning opening 30 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on when the V passage outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (game state setting process described later (see FIGS. 44 and 45)). .. By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, the high probability state is not set.

In step S2707, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of big hit. The distribution member 71 always moves in a constant motion from the start of the round game of the first round. In the V-long jackpot opening pattern (V-long opening pattern), the opening / closing member 32 is opened so that the game ball winning in the first winning opening 30 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin in the first round. On the other hand, in the opening pattern of the V short jackpot (V short opening pattern), the opening / closing member 32 is opened so that the first winning opening 30 cannot be won in the first round. Further, in the V short opening pattern, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 32 with respect to the operation of the distribution member 71 is prevented so that even if the game ball can win the first large winning opening 30, it cannot pass through the specific area 39. Is set.

In the following step S2708, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2708), it is determined whether or not the opening of the first big winning opening 30 in step S2707 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the big hit during execution. A round designation command containing information on the number of rounds of the game is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this embodiment, the first large winning opening 30 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2708, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2702 of the special electric accessory process 1 (S1009 or S1109), if the first large winning opening 30 is being opened, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the first large winning opening 30 is satisfied (S2709). ). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 30 in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the first large winning opening 30 It means that one of the time for closing the first prize opening (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has elapsed since the opening of the first prize opening 30) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the first prize opening 30 is not satisfied (NO in S2709), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the closing condition of the first prize opening 30 is satisfied (YES in S2709), the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2710). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game (round interval) has been completed (S2711). If it is not finished (NO in S2711), the process is finished. On the other hand, when the round game ends (YES in S2711), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2712), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2713). If it is not "0" (NO in S2713), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2713), the jackpot ending command is set (S2714) and the jackpot ending is started (S2715) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2716).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2701, the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2717), and if the ending time has not elapsed (S2717). NO), this process is completed. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2717), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2718). Then, the game state setting process described later is performed (S2719). Subsequently, the first jackpot flag is turned off when the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 ends, and the second jackpot flag is turned off when the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 ends (S2720). After that, if the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 ends, the first special action status is set to "1", and if the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 ends, the second special action status is set to "1". Set to "1" (S2720) to finish this process. In this way, in the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, while the first special action status is set to "4", each process S1103, S1105, in the second special action process (S107) shown in FIG. S1107, S1109, S1110 are not executed. Further, in the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, while the second special action status is set to "4", each process S1003, S1005 in the first special action process (S106) shown in FIG. 23 , S1007, S1009, S1010 will not be executed.

[Game state setting process] In the game state setting process (S2719), after the end of the jackpot game based on the winning of various jackpots (see FIG. 7) described above, the game state is set to the high probability time saving limited state, the low probability time saving limited state, and the game state. This is a process for controlling the high-accuracy non-time-saving state, the low-accuracy time-saving next time state, and the normal game state. As shown in FIG. 44, in the game state setting process (S2719), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, that is, whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S2801).

If a big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 (YES in S2801), then it is determined whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning is a low probability non-time saving state (normal gaming state) (S2802). If it is not in the low-probability non-time-saving state (NO in S2802), it means that it is in the high-probability non-time-saving state, high-probability non-time-saving state, and low-probability non-time-saving state, and proceeds to step S2803. In step S2803, it is determined whether the V flag is ON (whether the V prize is won during the V valid period). If it is ON (YES in S2803), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2804), and "10000" is set in the probability change counter (S2805). When "10000" is set in the probability variation counter, it means that the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game. When the probability change counter is turned on (S2804), the V flag is turned off.

Subsequently, the value of the limiter counter is added by "1" (S2806), and it is determined whether or not the value of the limiter counter is "4" (S2807). The limiter counter counts the number of consecutive times controlled in a high probability state. If the value of the limiter counter is "4" (YES in S2807), the limiter function is activated and the probability change flag is turned off (S2808). Subsequently, the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the limiter counter are reset to "0" (S2809), and the process proceeds to step S2810. On the other hand, if the value of the limiter counter is not "4" (NO in S2807), the limiter function does not operate, and the process proceeds to step S2810. In step S2810, the time saving flag is turned ON, the time saving counter value is set to "150" (S2811), and the process proceeds to step S2844. In this way, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, when the V-long 2R jackpot is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, and the limiter function does not operate, it is basically controlled to the high-accuracy time-saving limited state after the jackpot game. Will be. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, when the V-long 2R jackpot is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, and the limiter function is activated, it is basically controlled to the low-accuracy time-saving limited state after the jackpot game. Will be.

If the V flag is not ON in step S2803, it means that the case is irregular, and the process proceeds to step S2812. In step S2812, the value of the limiter counter is reset to "0", and the process proceeds to step S2844.

In step S2802, if the gaming state at the time of winning is a low probability non-time saving state (normal gaming state) (YES in S2802), it is determined whether the V flag is ON (whether the V prize was won during the V valid period). (S2813). If it is ON (YES in S2813), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2814), and "10000" is set in the probability change counter (S2815). When the probability change counter is turned on (S2805), the V flag is turned off.

Subsequently, the value of the limiter counter is added by "1" (S2816), and it is determined whether or not the value of the limiter counter is "4" (S2817). If the value of the limiter counter is "4" (YES in S2817), the limiter function is activated and the probability change flag is turned off (S2818). Subsequently, the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the limiter counter are reset to "0" (S2819), and the process proceeds to step S2820. On the other hand, if the value of the limiter counter is not "4" (NO in S2817), the limiter function does not operate, and the process proceeds to step S2820. In step S2820, the time saving flag is turned ON, the time saving counter value is set to "150" (S2821), and the process proceeds to step S2844. In this way, in the normal game state, when the V long 2R jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 (in the case of the first hit), it is basically controlled to the high accuracy time saving limited state after the jackpot game.

If the V flag is not ON in step S2803, it means that the case is irregular, and the process proceeds to step S2822. In step S2822, the value of the limiter counter is reset to "0", and the process proceeds to step S2844.

Further, in step S2801, if the big hit is not won in the lottery of special figure 1 (NO in S2801), it means that the big hit is won in the lottery of special figure 2, and the process proceeds to step S2823 shown in FIG. 45. In step S2823, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is the V short time reduction 2R jackpot (see FIG. 7). If it is a V short time reduction 2R jackpot (YES in S2823), then it is determined whether the V flag is ON (whether the V prize is won during the V validity period) (S2824). If it is ON (YES in S2824), it means that it is an irregular case, and the probability change flag is turned ON (S2825) and the probability change counter is set to "10000" (S2826). When the probability change counter is turned on (S2825), the V flag is turned off.

Subsequently, the value of the limiter counter is added by "1" (S2827), and it is determined whether or not the value of the limiter counter is "4" (S2828). If the value of the limiter counter is "4" (YES in S2828), the limiter function is activated and the probability change flag is turned off (S2829). Subsequently, the value of the probability variation counter is reset (S2830), the value of the limiter counter is reset to "0" (S2831), and the process proceeds to step S2844 shown in FIG. 44. On the other hand, if the value of the limiter counter is not "4" (NO in S2828), the limiter function does not operate, and the process proceeds to step S2844 shown in FIG.

Further, in step S2824, if the V flag is not ON (S2824), the value of the limiter counter is reset to "0" (S2832). Subsequently, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2833), the time saving counter value is set to "10000" (S2834), and the process proceeds to step S2844 shown in FIG. In this way, when the V short time saving 2R jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, basically, it is controlled to the low probability time saving next time state after the jackpot game.

Further, in step S2823, if the type of jackpot won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is not V short time reduction 2R jackpot (see FIG. 7) (NO in S2823), V short normal 2R jackpot (see FIG. 7). And proceed to step S2835. In step S2835, it is determined whether the V flag is ON (whether the V prize is won during the V valid period). If it is ON (YES in S2835), it means that it is an irregular case, and the probability change flag is turned ON (S2836) and the probability change counter is set to "10000" (S2837). When the probability change counter is turned on (S2837), the V flag is turned off.

Subsequently, the value of the limiter counter is added by "1" (S2838), and it is determined whether or not the value of the limiter counter is "4" (S2839). If the value of the limiter counter is "4" (YES in S2839), the limiter function is activated and the probability change flag is turned off (S2840). Subsequently, the value of the probability variation counter is reset (S2841), the value of the limiter counter is reset to "0" (S2842), and the process proceeds to step S2844 shown in FIG. 44. On the other hand, if the value of the limiter counter is not "4" (NO in S2839), the limiter function does not operate, and the process proceeds to step S2844 shown in FIG.

If the V flag is not ON in step S2835 (NO in S2835), the value of the limiter counter is reset to "0" (S2843), and the process proceeds to step S2844 shown in FIG. In this way, when the V short normal 2R jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, basically, it is controlled to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game.

In step S2844 shown in FIG. 44, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the game state information (probability change flag ON or OFF, time reduction flag ON or OFF, probability change counter value, time reduction counter value, limiter counter) that has just been set. The game state specification command including the value information) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this way, the game state setting process (S2719) is completed.

[Special Electric Accessory Processing 2 (Small Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 2 is a process for executing the small hit game. In the following, the special electric accessory process 2 (S1010) for executing the small hit game based on the lottery of special figure 1 and the special electric accessory process 2 for executing the small hit game based on the lottery of special figure 2. (S1110) will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 46, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S1010 or S1110), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2901). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the large winning device (second large winning device 36) has been completed in the small hit game being executed.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2901), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second large winning device 36 is open) (S2902). If it is not open (NO in S2902), whether or not it is time to open the second major winning opening 35, that is, the time to start opening the second major winning opening 35 after the predetermined pre-opening interval time has elapsed. (S2903). In this embodiment, the interval time before opening (OP time) is "0.004 seconds" (see FIG. 8), which is set to an extremely short time.

If the determination result in step S2903 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2903 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (see the small hit column in FIG. 8) (S2904).

If the 2nd prize opening 35 is open in step S2902 (YES in S2902), whether or not the number of prizes in the 2nd prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (3 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2905). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2905), has it reached the time to close the 2nd prize opening 35 (that is, has the predetermined opening time passed since the 2nd prize opening 35 was opened? Whether or not) is determined (S2906). Then, if the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2906), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2905) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2906), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second prize opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2907). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2908) to end the process.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2901 (YES in S2901), it is determined whether or not the predetermined time (interval time after closing) after the closing of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game has elapsed. (S2909), if the interval time has not elapsed after closing (NO in S2909), the process ends. In this embodiment, the interval time (ED time) after closing is "0.004 seconds" (see FIG. 8), which is set to an extremely short time. The ED time may be set to a time (a short time of about 1000 ms) in which it can be confirmed that the game ball that has won the prize in the second prize-winning device 36 is discharged to the outside of the second prize-winning device 36.

On the other hand, if the interval time has passed after closing (YES in S2909), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2910). Then, when the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 ends, the first small hit flag is turned off, and when the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 ends, the second small hit flag is turned off ( S2911). Further, if the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 is completed, the first special operation status is set to "1", and if the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is completed, the second special operation status is set. Is set to "1" (S2912), and this process is completed. In this way, in the execution of the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, while the first special action status is set to "5", each process S1103, S1105 in the second special action process (S107) shown in FIG. 24 , S1107, S1109, S1110 are not executed. Further, in the execution of the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, while the second special action status is set to "5", each process S1003 in the first special action process (S106) shown in FIG. 23, S1005, S1007, S1009, S1010 will not be executed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) following the first special operation process (S106) and the second special operation process (S107). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 47, it is first determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S3001). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is regarded as when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the first state shown in FIG. 3A. If there is no detection in step S3001 (NO in S3001), this process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S3001), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S3002). If it is not during the V valid period (NO in S3002), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is during the V valid period (YES in S3002), the V flag is turned ON (S3003) to end this process.

10. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 53. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 48 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

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

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

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

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 49, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the external INT input unit (S4101). Then, if the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the processing is completed, and if it is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 50, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 14) and the select button detection switch 64a (see FIG. 14).

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

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the panel movable body drive motor 15a) is created and output in order to drive the panel movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the board movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

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

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 51, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) is performed (S4303).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data that controls the lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), and creates audio data (data that controls the output of audio from the speaker 67) and audio. It executes other processing such as outputting to the control board 106 and updating various effect determination random numbers (S4304).

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). ), If it is received, the mode status setting process is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the mode status value is set based on the game status information included in the game status specification command. Specifically, the value of the mode status is set to "1" in the normal gaming state, set to "2" in the high probability time saving limited state, and set to "3" in the low probability time saving limited state. It is set and is set to "4" in the high-accuracy non-time-saving state, and is set to "5" in the low-accuracy time-saving next state. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the current game state based on the game state designation command. In addition, the game state specification command includes information on the value of the probability variation counter, the value of the time reduction counter, and the value of the time reduction transition arrival counter. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the number of fluctuations of the special symbol required until the number of time reductions is exhausted and the time reduction arrival arrival based on the information of the value of the time reduction counter and the value of the time reduction arrival counter. It is possible to grasp the number of fluctuations of the special symbol required until it becomes.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if so, has received it. The variable effect start processing described later is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, has received it. The variable effect end processing is performed (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4410). In the round effect selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processes (S4413) based on a reception command other than the above commands (for example, a process for performing a customer waiting effect based on the reception of a customer waiting command, or a normal symbol variation. The process for performing the normal map fluctuation effect based on the reception of the start command) is performed, and the reception command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 53, in the variation effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S4701). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIGS. 26 and 30), and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process and the special figure. 2. Information on the fluctuation pattern set in the fluctuation pattern selection process, information for designating the current gaming state, and the like are included. It should be noted that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the mode status value currently set (S4702). Subsequently, in the variable effect, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed are selected (S4703). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination (for example, "777") of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting the variation effect pattern, which is the content of the variation effect, based on the variation pattern information, the mode status value, the probability variation counter, or the time reduction counter information. Execute (S4704). Once the variable effect pattern is determined, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, and the effect development configuration. , The details of the content of the variable effect, which consists of the type of background of the effect pattern, etc., will be determined.

Then, the advance notice effect selection process is executed (S4706). In the advance notice effect selection process (S4506), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. do. Then, the advance notice effect is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

After that, the variable effect start command for starting the selected effect symbol, the variable effect pattern, and the advance notice effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4706), and this process is completed. When the variation effect start command set in step S4706 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

11. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, if a jackpot is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 in the next state with low accuracy and short time, the jackpot game Later, virtually (unless it is irregular), it always shifts to a high-accuracy non-time saving state. Then, if the jackpot is won in the lottery shown in Special Figure 2 in the high-probability non-time-saving state, the next state with low-probability time-saving will be resumed with a distribution rate (probability) of 80% after the jackpot game. After that, if you win the jackpot in the low-probability time-saving next time state, you will shift to the high-probability non-time-saving state, and if you win the jackpot in the high-probability non-time-saving state, the low-probability time-saving next time state will be 80%. It is possible to repeat the transition to. In this way, the low probability time saving next state and the high probability non-time saving state are regarded as one compound game state (super rush state), and this compound game state is looped with a probability of 80% to provide a novel game interest. Is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of time reductions set in the low probability time reduction next time state is the value (300) of the denominator of the jackpot determination probability (about 1/300, see FIG. 10A). It is 10,000 times, which is more than 10 times that of. Therefore, in the low-probability time-saving next time state, it is practically impossible to digest the time-saving number of times, and the winning of the next big hit is substantially guaranteed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably shift from the low-accuracy time-saving state to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the low-probability time-saving next time state, the variation display of the special symbol is likely to be frequently executed (with a short variation time) due to the time-saving state. On the other hand, in the high-probability non-time saving state, it is easy to win a big hit due to the high probability state. In this way, a novel game interest that loops a compound game state (super rush state) composed of a low probability time saving next state including a time saving state and a high probability non-time saving state including a high probability state with a probability of 80%. It is possible to provide.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the low probability non-time saving state including the time saving state, the player wins the big hit as soon as possible and quickly shifts to the small hit rush state (high probability non-time saving state). I hope that. On the other hand, in the small hit rush state, we hope that we will win as many small hits as possible without winning the big hits. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game hobby of repeating a low-probability time-saving next time state that expects a big hit to be won early and a small hit rush state that expects not to win a big hit early.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the number of consecutive times in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a symbol other than the jackpot symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) in the normal gaming state reaches 900 times. As the time saving transition is reached, it is possible to shift to the low probability time saving next state. Then, in the next state of low probability time reduction, if a big hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the state will always shift to the high probability non-time reduction state after the big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel gaming hobby that the more times the jackpot is not won in the normal game state, the closer to the most advantageous transition to the high-probability non-time-saving state through the low-probability time-saving next time state.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the low probability time reduction next time state in which the transition is made by reaching the time reduction transition, the number of time reductions is the value of the denominator of the jackpot determination probability (about 1/300, see FIG. 10 (A)). It is set to 10000 times, which is 10 times or more the value of 300). Therefore, in the low-probability time-saving next time state, it is practically impossible to digest the time-saving number of times, and the winning of the next big hit is substantially guaranteed. As a result of the above, when the number of consecutive times when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a symbol other than the jackpot symbol in the normal game state reaches 900 times, it is possible to surely shift to the high accuracy non-time reduction state through the low accuracy time reduction next state. It is possible to provide a novel game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of consecutive times in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a symbol other than the jackpot symbol in the normal gaming state reaches 900 times, it is possible to shift to the next state with low accuracy and short time. And if you win the big hit in the next state with low accuracy and short time, you can definitely shift to the small hit rush state. Therefore, it is possible to acquire the small hit rush state by a method of transition that has never existed in the past (time reduction transition reached ⇒ low probability time reduction next state ⇒ small hit rush state).

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, if a big hit is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low probability time saving next state including the time saving state, the small hit rush is always made after the big hit game. Move to the state. That is, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a big hit is won in a game state including a time saving state, even if it shifts to a small hit rush state, it always becomes a small hit rush state (with a 100% distribution rate). There was nothing to migrate. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can be strongly expected to win the big hit in the next state with low probability and short time (arouses the desire to surely and quickly acquire the small hit rush state). It is possible to provide a novel game entertainment.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the number of time reductions set in the low probability time reduction next time state is the value of the denominator of the jackpot determination probability (about 1/300, see FIG. 10A). It is 10,000 times, which is 10 times or more the value of (300). Therefore, in the low-probability time-saving next time state, it is practically impossible to digest the time-saving number of times, and the winning of the next big hit is substantially guaranteed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably shift from the low probability time reduction next time state to the small hit rush state. From the above, it is possible to provide a novel game hobby that the state can be surely changed to the small hit rush state if the state is changed to the next state with low accuracy and short time.

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

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the high-probability non-time-saving state, which is the third game state, and the low-probability time-saving next time state, which is the second game state, are regarded as one super rush state (composite game state). Then, the super rush state was looped with a predetermined probability (80%). However, the relationship between the third gaming state and the second gaming state is not limited to the high-accuracy non-time-saving state and the low-accuracy time-saving next state, and can be changed as appropriate.

For example, the high-accuracy time-saving state and the low-accuracy time-saving state may be set as the third gaming state and the second gaming state. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine may be configured as an ST machine that shifts to the normal probability state when the variation display of the special symbol is executed a certain number of times after being controlled to the high probability state. In such a case, if the variation display of the special symbol is executed a certain number of times in the high-accuracy time-saving state (so-called ST state), the game shifts to the normal game state (third game state). Therefore, if a big hit is won by a lottery of the special symbol before the variable display of the special symbol is executed a certain number of times, the game is shifted to the low probability time saving next state (second game state) after the big hit game. In this case, if the state shifts to the high probability time saving state (ST state), it will shift to the low probability time saving next state with a predetermined probability (= ST continuation rate), and if it shifts to the low probability time saving next state, it will always be ( It is possible to shift to a high-accuracy time-saving state (except in irregular cases), and it is possible to loop the super rush state with a predetermined probability.

Further, for example, the high-accuracy time-saving state and the high-accuracy non-time-saving state may be set as the third gaming state and the second gaming state. In this case, the high-accuracy time-saving state may be set to the ST state as described above. Further, for example, the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (small hit rush state) and the high-accuracy time-saving state may be set as the third gaming state and the second gaming state.

In the above embodiment, the first gaming state is set to the normal gaming state (low probability non-time saving state), but if the first gaming state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the second gaming state, it is not limited to the normal gaming state and is appropriate. It can be changed.

In the above embodiment, the super rush state (composite game state) composed of the second game state and the third game state is looped with a probability of 80% (loop rate, predetermined probability). However, the super rush state may be looped with a predetermined probability other than 80%. However, from the viewpoint of looping a very advantageous super rush state, the predetermined probability of looping is preferably 50% or more, more preferably 70% or more, and very preferably 80% or more.

In the above embodiment, when a big hit is won in the low probability time saving next time state (specific game state) including the time saving state, it is always controlled to the small hit rush state (small hit ball entry easy state) after the big hit game. However, if a jackpot is won in a highly accurate time-saving state (specific game state) including a time-saving state, it may be controlled to a small hit rush state (small hit ball entry easy state) after the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, the high-accuracy non-time-saving state (third game state) is in a small hit rush state (small hit ball) in which the game ball is more likely to win the second large winning opening 35 by winning a small hit than in the normal game state. Easy state). However, the high-accuracy non-time saving state does not have to be the small hit rush state. In this case, when the high-accuracy non-time-saving state is set to the third gaming state, the privilege to be given to the player may be larger than that of the second gaming state (high-accuracy time-saving state or low-accuracy time-saving state). In other words, when the jackpot is won in the high-accuracy non-time saving state, the jackpot game with a large number of prize balls (the number of rounds) is more likely to be executed than when the jackpot is won in the second game state, or the jackpot is hit. It may be configured so that it is easy to later shift to an advantageous gaming state (for example, a time saving state in which the number of time savings is large).

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the low probability time reduction next time state (second game state, specific game state), the number of time reductions is set to 10,000 times (predetermined number of times), and the next jackpot is substantially reached. Winning was guaranteed. However, the low probability time reduction state (low probability time reduction limited state) in which the number of time reductions is set to less than 10 times the value of the denominator of the jackpot probability (1/300) so that the winning of the next big hit is not substantially guaranteed. ) May be used. However, so that there are as many chances as possible to shift from the low probability time saving state (second game state, specific game state) to the more advantageous third game state (small hit ball entry easy state) (to the next big hit as much as possible). It is preferable that the number of time reductions is 101 times (predetermined number of times) or more so that winning can be easily guaranteed). The number of time reductions in the low probability time reduction state (second game state, specific game state) may be 100 times or less.

In the above embodiment, when the number of consecutive times in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol other than the big hit symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) in the normal game state (first game state) reaches 900 times, the time reduction transition is reached and the time reduction is low. Enabled to move to the next state. However, the number of consecutive times for reaching the time saving shift is not limited to 900 times, and can be changed as appropriate. However, the above-mentioned number of consecutive times to reach the time saving transition is 2 of the value of the denominator of the jackpot judgment probability (1/300) in the normal gaming state so that the transition from the normal gaming state to the low probability time saving state cannot be easily performed. It is preferably in the range of .5 to 3 times. It should be noted that when the number of consecutive times when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol excluding both the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol reaches 900 times, the time saving transition may be reached.

In the above form, the number of consecutive times (hereinafter referred to as "the number of times the time saving transition is reached") in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at a symbol other than the jackpot symbol (missing symbol or small hit symbol) in order to reach the time saving transition is the type of the jackpot symbol. It was defined as one type (“900 times” in this embodiment) without depending on. However, the number of times the time saving shift is reached may be set differently depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed.

For example, when the first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the time saving transition arrival count is set to the first set number of times (for example, 900 times), and when the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the time saving transition arrival count is set. Is set to the second set number of times (for example, 800 times), which is less than the first set number of times. In this way, when the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is easier to reach the time saving transition earlier than when the first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and after the low probability time saving next state, the super rush state or the small hit It becomes easier to shift to the rush state. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a novel game interest in which he / she is expected to win the second jackpot symbol, which is easier to shift to the super rush state or the small hit rush state, than the first jackpot symbol. .. Further, in the above case, the player cannot easily grasp the number of times the time reduction has been reached during the game, and the effect control microcomputer 91 uses the effect means (display screen 7, etc.) during the game to reduce the time. The number-of-times suggestion effect that suggests the number of times the transition has been reached may be executed. In this way, the number-of-times suggestion effect makes it possible for the player to have a great interest in how many times the time-saving transition is reached during the game.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a limiter function is provided in which the number of consecutive times controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game is limited to three times. However, the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game by the limiter function is not limited to three times, and may be one, two, or four or more times, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the limiter function, the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is only one type of three times. However, two types of continuous times controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game may be provided, that is, the first number (for example, 2 times) and the second number (for example, 4 times). In this case, the first number of times and the second number of times may be different depending on the type of jackpot symbol. By doing so, the number of times of the high-accuracy time-shortening limited state from the first hit to the operation of the limiter function differs depending on the type of the winning jackpot symbol (see FIG. 15). As a result, the number of times (chance) of the high-accuracy time-saving limited state that can shift to the super rush state (small hit rush state) differs due to the time-saving digestion, and it is possible to provide a novel game interest. In other words, it is possible to provide a novel game interest that the greater the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state after the big hit game, the higher the possibility of shifting to the super rush state (small hit rush state) due to the time saving digestion. Is. As a limiter function, three or more types of continuous times controlled to a high probability state after a big hit game may be provided.

In the above mode, by reaching the time saving transition, it is possible to shift to the low probability time saving state (low probability next time state) without going through the jackpot game. However, by drawing a special lost symbol in a special symbol lottery, it may be possible to shift to a low probability time saving state without going through a jackpot game. That is, the lost symbol drawn by the special symbol lottery is provided with a normal lost symbol (normal lost mode) and a special symbol lost symbol (special lost mode). Then, in the normal game state, even if the special symbol goes through the variable display and is stopped and displayed with the normal lost symbol, the game state does not change as in the conventional case. However, in the normal game state, if the special symbol goes through the variable display and is stopped and displayed with the special lost symbol, it is possible to shift to the low probability time saving state without going through the jackpot game. In this way, when the point that the special lost symbol is drawn in the special symbol lottery to shift to the low probability time saving next state can be applied to the present embodiment, the novel game can be shifted to the low probability time saving next state by reaching the time saving transition. It is possible to provide a hobby. That is, in the normal game state, if a special lost symbol is drawn by lottery of a special symbol, it is possible to shift to a super rush state or a small hit rush state via a low probability time saving next time state, providing a novel game property. It is possible.

Here, the probability of drawing a special lost symbol in the special symbol lottery is preferably lower than the jackpot determination probability (about 1/300) (for example, 1/1000). In this case, it is extremely difficult to assign a special lost symbol, and it is possible not to give an excessive profit to the player. On the other hand, the probability of drawing a special lost symbol in the special symbol lottery may be higher (for example, 1/200) than the jackpot determination probability (about 1/300). In this case, it is possible to provide a novel game in which it is more advantageous for the player to draw a special loss than to draw a big hit by a lottery of a special symbol.

In the above embodiment, the number of time reductions is set to 150 in the highly accurate time reduction limited state. However, the number of time reductions set in the high-accuracy time reduction limited state is not limited to 150 times, and can be changed as appropriate. If it is less than 150 times, it is easier to shift to the super rush state (small hit rush state) by the time saving digestion than in this form, and if it is more than 150 times, it is in the super rush state by the time saving digestion than in this form. It becomes difficult to shift to (small hit rush state). On the other hand, if it is less than 150 times, the number of time reductions in the low probability time reduction limited state will decrease, so the chances of winning a big hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1 will decrease, and it will be in a super rush state (small hit rush state). It becomes difficult to migrate. Also, if it is more than 150 times, the number of time reductions in the low probability time reduction limited state will increase, so the chances of winning a big hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1 will increase, and it will be easy to shift to the super rush state (small hit rush state). Become.

In the above embodiment, the hit type and the distribution rate shown in FIG. 7 are merely examples, and changes based on the characteristics of the present embodiment can be appropriately made. For example, the type of jackpot won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is not limited to one type (V long 2R jackpot), and may be two or more types. Further, the types of jackpots won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 are not limited to two types (V short time reduction 2R jackpot, V short normal 2R jackpot), and may be one type or three or more types. Further, among the types of jackpots won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, there may be jackpots that are substantially controlled to a normal probability state after the jackpot game. Further, among the types of jackpots won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, there may be jackpots that are substantially controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, all the winning jackpots are set to be 2R jackpots. However, the number of rounds in the jackpot is not limited to 2R, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be 10R. Further, in the above form, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is very small, and basically, in the small hit rush state in the super rush state, a larger number of prize balls can be obtained. bottom. However, the game may be such that a large number of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hit rush state in the super rush state while obtaining a certain amount of prize balls in one big hit game.

In the above embodiment, the jackpot judgment probability in the normal game state is set to about 1/300, the jackpot judgment probability in the high probability state is set to about 1/50, and the small hit judgment probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is set. It was set to about 1/10, and the small hit determination probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 was set to about 2/3 (see FIG. 10 (A)). However, the above-mentioned determination probability is merely an example and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the small hit detection probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 may be set to about 1/1 except when it is determined to be a big hit.

In the above embodiment, the lottery of Special Figure 2 is not substantially executed in the normal gaming state. However, the lottery of the special figure 2 may be executed in the normal game state. Specifically, a gate 28 is also provided on the first flow path R1 so that even in a normal game state, it may be determined as a hit by a lottery of a normal symbol (for example, a hit at about 1/10). To be judged). Then, if it is a hit in the lottery of the normal symbol, a right-handed hit is made to enter the game ball into the third starting port 25. As a result, if the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed and the jackpot is won, it may be possible to shift to the low probability time reduction next state (that is, the super rush state) with a fractionation rate of 80%.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a limiter function (so-called high-accuracy limiter function) is provided in which the number of consecutive times controlled to a high probability state after a big hit game is limited to three times. However, a limiter function (so-called time saving limiter function) may be provided in which the number of consecutive times controlled in the time saving state after the big hit game is limited to 3 times (specific number of times). In this case, after the fourth big hit game is executed after the first hit, the time saving limiter function shifts to a high accuracy non-time saving state (small hit rush state). Therefore, by activating the time saving limiter function, it is possible to provide a novel game interest of shifting to a small hit rush state and further to a super loop state. In other words, it is possible to make the game playable so that it can always shift to the super loop state and the small hit rush state (at a 100% distribution rate) by the first hit.

In the above embodiment, the effect mode when shifting from the low probability time saving limited state to the super rush state is shown in FIG. 54 (A), but this effect mode can be changed as appropriate. Further, although the effect mode when shifting from the normal game state to the super rush state by reaching the time saving transition is shown in FIG. 54 (B), this effect mode can be changed as appropriate. Further, FIG. 54 (C) shows an effect mode when shifting from the high-accuracy time-saving limited state to the super rush state by time-saving digestion, and this effect mode can be changed as appropriate. In short, in the above mode, from the effect mode when shifting from the low probability time saving limited state to the super rush state, the effect mode when shifting from the normal game state to the super rush state by reaching the time saving transition, and the high probability time saving limited state. Although the production mode when shifting to the super rush state due to the time saving digestion is different from each other, all three production modes may be the same, or any two production modes may be the same. In addition, as an effect mode when shifting to the super rush state, a special sound may be output from the speaker 67, or the frame lamp 66 or the board lamp may be made to emit light in a special light emitting mode.

In the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called V-probability machine (a gaming machine that controls to a high-probability state based on the passage of a specific area 39), but the transition to the high-probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a gaming machine. Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to the high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which the control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next big hit game. It may be configured as a gaming machine (so-called falling type gaming machine) whose control to a high probability state is completed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the variation display of the special figure 2 can be executed even during the variation display of the special figure 1, and the variation display of the special figure 1 can be executed even during the variation display of the special figure 2. Configured. That is, it is configured as a so-called simultaneous fluctuation gaming machine. However, during the variable display of one special figure, the variable display of the other special figure cannot be executed, and the variable display of one special figure is executed in preference to the variable display of the other special figure. You may. Alternatively, it is configured so that the variation display of the other special figure cannot be executed during the variation display of one special figure, and the variation of the special figure 2 and the variation of the special figure 1 are executed according to the winning order to the starting port. You may. In this case, a storage area that can be stored by adding the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is provided in the RAM 84, the determination information is stored in the storage area according to the winning order, and the oldest one in the storage order is digested. It may be configured as follows. Further, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the present invention can be suitably adopted for a game machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game nature of the game machine.

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

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
When a jackpot is determined by a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game.
The game control means
A first gaming state (normal gaming state), a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state (low probability time reduction next time state), or a third gaming state that is more advantageous than the second gaming state (high probability non-high probability) It can be controlled in a time saving state),
When a jackpot is determined by the determination process in the second gaming state (low probability time saving next time state), the game shifts to the third gaming state (high probability non-time saving state) after the jackpot game (see FIG. 15). ,
When the state shifts to the third gaming state (high probability non-time saving state), it shifts to the second gaming state (low probability time saving next time state) with a predetermined probability (80%) (see FIG. 15). It is a gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a jackpot is won in the second gaming state, the pachinko machine always shifts to the third gaming state after the jackpot game. Then, if it shifts to the third gaming state, it shifts to the second gaming state again with a predetermined probability. After that, if the jackpot is won in the second gaming state in the same manner, it is possible to repeat the transition to the third gaming state and the transition from the third gaming state to the second gaming state with a predetermined probability. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game interest in which the second game state and the third game state are regarded as one compound game state and the compound game state is looped with a predetermined probability.

The invention according to means A2
In the gaming machine according to means A1
The game control means
It is possible to display the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process in a variable manner.
When the variation display of the identification symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times) after shifting to the second gaming state (low probability time saving next time state) (when the time saving number of times is digested), the first gaming state (when the time saving number of times is digested) Shift to normal game state)
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined number of times is 101 times or more.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, the transition to the first gaming state is not performed unless the variation display of the identification symbol is executed 101 times or more. Therefore, there are many chances of winning a big hit in the second game state, and it is possible to easily shift to the third game state.

The invention according to means A3
In the gaming machine described in means A2,
The predetermined number of times is 10 times or more (10000 times) of the value of the denominator of the probability of being determined as a big hit by the determination process in the second gaming state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, it is substantially impossible to execute the variation display of the identification symbol by 10 times or more of the value of the denominator of the probability of determining the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to reliably shift from the second gaming state to the third gaming state.

The invention according to means A4
In the gaming machine according to means A2 or means A3
The game control means
It is possible to display the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process in a variable manner.
It is possible to control to a normal probability state or a high probability state in which a jackpot is more likely to be determined by the determination process than the normal probability state.
It is possible to control the non-time saving state or the time saving state in which the time for displaying the variation of the identification symbol is likely to be shorter than that of the non-time saving state.
The third gaming state is a gaming state (high probability non-time saving state) including the high probability state.
The second gaming state is a gaming state including the time saving state (low probability time saving next time state).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, the variable display of the identification symbol is likely to be frequently executed due to the time saving state. On the other hand, in the third game state, it is easy to win a big hit due to the high probability state. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game interest in which a compound game state composed of a second game state including a time saving state and a third game state including a high probability state is looped with a predetermined probability.

The invention according to means A5
In the gaming machine described in means A4,
The game control means
If it is determined to be a small hit by the determination process, it is possible to execute a small hit game in which the special entry opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened.
In the third gaming state (high probability non-time saving state), the gaming ball is easier to enter into the special entrance opening by winning the small hit than in the first gaming state (normal gaming state). A gaming machine characterized by being in an easy state (small hit rush state).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player wants to win the big hit as soon as possible in the second gaming state including the time saving state, and to shift to the small hit easy-to-enter state as soon as possible. On the other hand, in the state where it is easy to enter a small hit, it is hoped that many small hits will be won without winning the big hit as much as possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel gaming hobby of repeating a second gaming state in which the player is expected to win the jackpot early and a third game state in which the player is expected not to win the jackpot early.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-159803, a normal gaming state (first gaming state) which is a normal probability state and a non-time saving state, or a normal probability state and a time saving state which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state ( It is possible to control the second gaming state) or the high probability state and the time saving state (third gaming state) which are more advantageous than the normal probability state and the time saving state. Then, if the jackpot is won in the high probability state and the time saving state, after the jackpot game, the jackpot is controlled again in the high probability state and the time saving state with a predetermined probability of 87%. However, like the gaming machines described in JP-A-2016-159083, if a jackpot is won in an advantageous third gaming state, the game property of repeating the advantageous third gaming state with a predetermined probability is already commonplace. It has become. That is, even if the jackpot is won in the advantageous third gaming state, the player is forced to play in the same third gaming state again after the jackpot game, and the game in the third gaming state is easily bored. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the game-likeness of looping the game state in order to enhance the game interest. Therefore, the invention according to the means A1 to A5 is based on the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-159883. The difference is that when the player shifts to the third gaming state and then shifts to the third gaming state, the player shifts to the second gaming state with a predetermined probability. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a novel game entertainment (playing an action effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1
When a jackpot is determined by a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game.
The game control means
It is possible to display the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process in a variable manner.
A first gaming state (normal gaming state), a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state (low probability time reduction next time state), or a third gaming state that is more advantageous than the second gaming state (high probability non-high probability) It can be controlled in a time saving state),
In the first game state, when the number of consecutive stops and display of the identification symbol in a non-big hit mode (a symbol other than the jackpot symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol) different from the jackpot mode becomes a specific number of times (900 times), the first 2 Move to the game state (low accuracy time reduction next time state),
When a jackpot (V long 2R jackpot, see FIG. 7) is determined by the determination process in the second gaming state (low probability time saving next time state), the third gaming state (high probability non-time saving state) after the jackpot game. It is a gaming machine characterized by shifting to (see FIG. 15).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of consecutive times in which the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-big hit mode in the first gaming state reaches a specific number of times, it is possible to shift to the second gaming state. Then, if the jackpot is won in the second game state, the game always shifts to the third game state after the jackpot game. Therefore, as the number of times that the jackpot is not won in the first game state increases, it is possible to provide a novel game interest in which the transition to the most advantageous third game state is approached through the second game state.

The invention according to means B2
In the gaming machine described in means B1,
The game control means
When the variation display of the identification symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times) after shifting to the second gaming state (low probability time saving next time state) (when the time saving number of times is digested), the first gaming state (when the time saving number of times is digested) Shift to normal game state)
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined number of times is 101 times or more.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state, the transition to the first gaming state is not performed unless the variation display of the identification symbol is executed 101 times or more. Therefore, there are many chances of winning a big hit in the second game state, and it is possible to easily shift to the third game state.

The invention according to means B3
In the gaming machine described in means B2,
The predetermined number of times is 10 times or more (10000 times) of the value of the denominator of the probability of being determined as a big hit by the determination process in the second gaming state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is practically impossible to execute the variation display of the identification symbol by 10 times or more of the value of the denominator of the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the second gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to reliably shift from the second gaming state to the third gaming state. As described above, when the number of consecutive times that the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-big hit mode in the first game state reaches a predetermined number, it is possible to surely shift to the third game state through the second game state. It is possible to provide.

The invention according to means B4
In the gaming machines described in means B1 to means B3,
The game control means
If it is determined to be a small hit by the determination process, it is possible to execute a small hit game in which the special entry opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened.
In the third gaming state (high probability non-time saving state), the gaming ball is easier to enter into the special entrance opening by winning the small hit than in the first gaming state (normal gaming state). It is a gaming machine characterized by being in an easy state (small hit rush state).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of consecutive times in which the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-big hit mode in the first gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times, it is possible to shift to the second gaming state. Then, if the big hit is won in the second game state, it is possible to shift to the small hit easy-to-enter state without fail. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a small hit ball entry easy state by a method of transition that has not been performed in the past.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-159803, a normal gaming state (first gaming state) which is a normal probability state and a non-time saving state, or a normal probability state and a time saving state which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state ( It is possible to control the second gaming state) or the high probability state and the time saving state (third gaming state) which are more advantageous than the normal probability state and the time saving state. However, in the gaming machines described in JP-A-2016-159883, if a jackpot is won in the first gaming state, it is possible to shift to an advantageous third gaming state at a predetermined ratio after the jackpot game. In other words, in order to shift to the advantageous third gaming state, it is necessary to win the jackpot in the first gaming state. However, in this way, the method of transitioning from the first gaming state to the third gaming state has already become commonplace, and there is room for improvement in the method of transitioning to the third gaming state in order to enhance the interest of the game. rice field. Therefore, the invention according to the means B1 to B4 stops and displays the identification symbol in the first gaming state in a non-big hit mode different from the jackpot mode, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-159883. The difference is that when the number of consecutive times reaches a specific number, the game shifts to the second gaming state, and when the determination process determines that the jackpot is a jackpot in the second gaming state, the game shifts to the third gaming state after the jackpot game. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a novel game entertainment (playing an action effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1
If it is determined to be a jackpot by a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process), a jackpot game can be executed, and if it is determined to be a small hit by the determination process, a small hit game that opens the special entrance (second major winning opening 35) is performed. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) provided with an executable game control means (game control microcomputer 81),
The game control means
It is possible to control the non-time saving state or the time saving state in which the time for displaying the variation of the identification symbol is likely to be shorter than that of the non-time saving state.
When a jackpot (V long 2R jackpot, see FIG. 7) is determined by the determination process in the specific gaming state including the time saving state (low probability time saving next time state), the game ball is won by winning the small hit after the jackpot game. Is a gaming machine characterized in that the player shifts to a small hit ball easy state (small hit rush state) in which it is easy to enter the special ball entry port (see FIG. 15).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a big hit is won in a specific gaming state including a time saving state, the pachinko machine always shifts to a small hit easy-to-enter state after the big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to strongly expect the player to win the jackpot when he / she is in the specific game game state, and it is possible to provide a novel game interest.

The invention according to means C2
In the gaming machine described in means C1,
The game control means
It is possible to display the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the determination process in a variable manner.
When the number of times of the variation display of the identification symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times) after shifting to the specific gaming state (low probability time saving next time state), the process shifts to the non-time saving state.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined number of times is 101 times or more.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the specific gaming state, the non-time saving state is not entered unless the variation display of the identification symbol is executed 101 times or more. Therefore, there are many chances of winning a big hit in a specific game state, and it is possible to easily shift to a small hit ball entry easy state.

The invention according to means C3
In the gaming machine described in means C2,
The predetermined number of times is 10 times or more (10000 times) of the value of the denominator of the probability of being determined as a big hit by the determination process in the specific gaming state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is practically impossible to execute the variable display of the identification symbol by 10 times or more of the value of the denominator of the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to reliably shift from the specific game state to the small hit ball easy state. From the above, it is possible to provide a novel game hobby that the state where the small hit ball can be easily entered can be surely changed if the state is changed to the specific game state.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-208744, a normal gaming state which is a normal probability state and a non-time saving state, a high probability state and a time saving state (specific gaming state), or a high probability state and a non-time saving state. Is controllable. Then, in the high probability state and the non-time saving state, the small hit ball is easily entered into the large winning opening (special entry opening) by winning the small hit. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-208744, if it is determined that a jackpot is a big hit in a specific gaming state including a time saving state, the small hit ball is easily entered at a predetermined rate after the jackpot game. .. That is, even if it is determined to be a big hit in a specific gaming state including a time saving state, it is not always controlled to a small hit easy-to-enter state (at a rate of 100%). Therefore, there was room for improvement in the method of shifting to the state where small hits can be easily entered in order to enhance the interest of the game. Therefore, the invention according to the means C1 to C3 is different from the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-208744, when the game control means is determined to be a big hit by the determination process in a specific gaming state including a time saving state. The difference is that after the big hit game, the winning of the small hit shifts the game ball to a small hit easy-to-enter state in which it is easy to enter the special entrance. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of gaming (playing an action effect).

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screens 8L, 8C, 8R ... Directional symbols 20 ... 1st starting port 21 ... 2nd starting port 22 ... Electric chew 25 ... 3rd starting port 30 ... 1st prize opening 35 ... 2nd prize opening 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer

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When a jackpot is determined by a predetermined determination process, in a gaming machine provided with a game control means capable of executing a jackpot game,
The game control means
It is possible to control the first gaming state, the second gaming state which is more advantageous than the first gaming state, or the third gaming state which is more advantageous than the second gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized in that when a jackpot is determined by the determination process in the second gaming state, the gaming machine shifts to the third gaming state after the jackpot game.

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