JP2021176362A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve performance properties by appropriately carrying out a performance related to reaching a plan frequency in a game machine which generates a ball entry easy state in which entry of a game ball into a variable start port becomes easy when a variation frequency of a drawing pattern reaches the plan frequency.SOLUTION: A game machine stores count information in storage means, and generates a ball entry easy state when a variation frequency determined based on the count information reaches the plan frequency. When a winning game is carried out, the count information is initialized, and setting information for carrying out a variation display of the drawing pattern at the order of a plan frequency as a special variation pattern is preliminarily stored in the storage means. When the variation display of the drawing pattern at the order of the plan frequency is carried out in a state in which the setting information is stored in the storage means, and the ball entry easy state is generated, a first performance mode is set. On the other hand, when the variation display of the drawing pattern at the order of the plan frequency is carried out in a state in which the setting information is not stored in the storage means, and the ball entry easy state is generated, a second performance mode is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, even if the variable display game is played a predetermined number of times since the previous big hit state of the variable display game played by the variable display device based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the next As a relief for the player when the big hit state of the above is not generated, a device provided with a specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The specific game state generating means is to generate a normal time saving state that shortens the time required for one game of the normal variable display game, or to open the normal variable winning device when a specific result is derived in the normal variable display game. I'm extending the time.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-52345

The above-mentioned specific game state is to rescue the player when the variable display game is played a predetermined number of times (so-called ceiling) such as 1000 times without the occurrence of the big hit state. It is desirable to perform an appropriate production in order to aim for labor.

The gaming machine of the present invention generates an easy-to-enter state in which the game ball can easily enter the variable starting port when the number of fluctuations of the symbol reaches a predetermined scheduled number of times. The main purpose is to improve the performance by appropriately performing the production related to the arrival at.

The gaming machine of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The first gaming machine of the present invention is
A starting port including a variable starting port that changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
A stop symbol setting means for setting a stop symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
Fluctuation pattern setting means for setting fluctuation patterns and
A symbol variation display means that displays a symbol in a variable manner based on a variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting means, and then stops and displays the symbol at a stop symbol set by the stop symbol setting means.
When the stop symbol is a predetermined winning symbol, the winning game execution means for executing the winning game and the winning game execution means.
Volatile memory and
A counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the symbol and stores the counting information of the number of fluctuations in the storage means.
When the number of fluctuations of the symbol specified based on the counting information reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, a ball entry easy state is generated in which the game ball is easily entered into the variable starting port as a game state. Means for generating an easy-to-enter state and
An effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect according to the variable display of the symbol, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The counting information is initialized based on the execution of the winning game or the clearing of the storage means.
When the winning game is executed, the variation pattern setting means stores in advance the setting information for performing the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern in the storage means.
The effect executing means executes a special effect as the predetermined effect in accordance with the variation display of the symbol at the scheduled number of times, and the scheduled number of times is stored in the storage means. When the variation display of the symbol of is performed, the first effect is executed as the special effect, and the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed in a state where the setting information is not stored in the storage means. As the special effect, a second effect different from the first effect is executed.
The gist is that.

In the first gaming machine of the present invention, the number of fluctuations of the symbol is counted and the counting information is stored in the volatile storage means, and the number of fluctuations specified based on the counting information is set to a predetermined predetermined number of times. When it reaches, a state where it is easy to enter the ball is generated. When the winning game is executed, the counting information of the storage means is initialized, and the setting information for displaying the variation of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern is stored in the storage means in advance. Then, when the variable display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed while the setting information is stored in the storage means, the first effect is executed as a special effect performed in accordance with the variable display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times. When the variable display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in a state where the setting information is not stored in the storage means, a second effect different from the first effect is executed as a special effect. The special variation pattern is a variation pattern performed by displaying the variation of the symbol for the scheduled number of times from the end of the winning game, and the setting information is stored in advance in the storage means when the winning game is executed. Therefore, when the setting information is stored in the storage means and the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed in the special variation pattern, the special effect (first effect) corresponding to the special variation pattern is executed. Therefore, the effectability can be improved. On the other hand, when the storage means is cleared, the setting information is not stored in the storage means, so that the fluctuation display of the symbol at the scheduled number of times is performed not by the special fluctuation pattern but by another fluctuation pattern determined by a random number or the like. May occur. Therefore, in order to deal with such a difference in the fluctuation pattern, the effect (special effect) related to the arrival at the scheduled number of times is different depending on whether or not the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed in the special variation pattern. The special effect can be appropriately performed, and the effect can be further improved.

The second gaming machine of the present invention is
A starting port including a variable starting port that changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
A stop symbol setting means for setting a stop symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
Fluctuation pattern setting means for setting fluctuation patterns and
A symbol variation display means that displays a symbol in a variable manner based on a variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting means, and then stops and displays the symbol at a stop symbol set by the stop symbol setting means.
When the stop symbol is a predetermined winning symbol, the winning game execution means for executing the winning game and the winning game execution means.
Volatile memory and
A counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the symbol and stores the counting information of the number of fluctuations in the storage means.
When the number of fluctuations of the symbol specified based on the counting information reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, a ball entry easy state is generated in which the game ball is easily entered into the variable starting port as a game state. Means for generating an easy-to-enter state and
An effect mode setting means for setting an effect mode according to the game state, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The counting information is initialized based on the execution of the winning game or the clearing of the storage means.
When the winning game is executed, the variation pattern setting means stores in advance the setting information for performing the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern in the storage means.
The effect mode setting means makes it easy to enter the ball when the change display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed while the setting information is stored in the storage means and the easy entry state occurs. When the first effect mode is set as the effect mode in the state, and the change display of the symbol at the scheduled number of times is performed in a state where the setting information is not stored in the storage means, and the ball entry easy state occurs. Sets a second effect mode different from the first effect mode as the effect mode in the easy-to-enter state.
The gist is that.

In the second gaming machine of the present invention, the number of fluctuations of the symbol is counted and the counting information is stored in the volatile storage means, and the number of fluctuations specified based on the counting information is set to a predetermined predetermined number of times. When it reaches, a state where it is easy to enter the ball is generated. When the winning game is executed, the counting information of the storage means is initialized, and the setting information for displaying the variation of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern is stored in the storage means in advance. Then, when the setting information is stored in the storage means and the fluctuation display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed and the ball entry easy state occurs, the first effect mode is set as the effect mode in the ball entry easy state. When the setting information is set and the setting information is not stored in the storage means, the fluctuation display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed and the ball entry easy state occurs, the first effect mode is set as the effect mode in the ball entry easy state. A second effect mode different from is set. In this way, by making the effect mode in the easy-to-enter state different in response to the difference in the trigger of the easy-to-enter state, it is possible to appropriately perform the effect related to reaching the planned number of times, and the effectability can be improved. It can be improved further.

The third gaming machine of the present invention is
A starting port including a variable starting port that changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
A stop symbol setting means for setting a stop symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
Fluctuation pattern setting means for setting fluctuation patterns and
A symbol variation display means that displays a symbol in a variable manner based on a variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting means, and then stops and displays the symbol at a stop symbol set by the stop symbol setting means.
When the stop symbol is a predetermined winning symbol, the winning game execution means for executing the winning game and the winning game execution means.
Volatile memory and
A counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the symbol and stores the counting information of the number of fluctuations in the storage means.
When the number of fluctuations of the symbol specified based on the counting information reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, a ball entry easy state is generated in which the game ball is easily entered into the variable starting port as a game state. Means for generating an easy-to-enter state and
An effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect according to the variable display of the symbol, and
An effect mode setting means for setting an effect mode according to the game state, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The counting information is initialized based on the execution of the winning game or the clearing of the storage means.
When the winning game is executed, the variation pattern setting means stores in advance the setting information for performing the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern in the storage means.
The effect executing means executes a special effect as the predetermined effect in accordance with the variation display of the symbol at the scheduled number of times, and the scheduled number of times is stored in the storage means. When the variation display of the symbol of is performed, the first effect is executed as the special effect, and the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed in a state where the setting information is not stored in the storage means. As the special effect, a second effect different from the first effect is executed.
The effect mode setting means is set in the storage means when the setting information is stored in the storage means and the symbol is displayed for the scheduled number of times to change and the ball entry easy state occurs. The same effect mode is set as the effect mode in the ball entry easy state when the variable display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed and the ball entry easy state occurs in a state where the information is not stored.
The gist is that.

In the third gaming machine of the present invention, the number of fluctuations of the symbol is counted and the counting information is stored in the volatile storage means, and the number of fluctuations specified based on the counting information is set to a predetermined predetermined number of times. When it reaches, a state where it is easy to enter the ball is generated. When the winning game is executed, the counting information of the storage means is initialized, and the setting information for displaying the variation of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern is stored in the storage means in advance. Then, when the variable display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed while the setting information is stored in the storage means, the first effect is executed as a special effect performed in accordance with the variable display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times. When the variable display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in a state where the setting information is not stored in the storage means, a second effect different from the first effect is executed as a special effect. The special variation pattern is a variation pattern performed by displaying the variation of the symbol for the scheduled number of times from the end of the winning game, and the setting information is stored in advance in the storage means when the winning game is executed. Therefore, when the setting information is stored in the storage means and the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed in the special variation pattern, the special effect (first effect) corresponding to the special variation pattern is executed. Therefore, the effectability can be improved. On the other hand, when the storage means is cleared, the setting information is not stored in the storage means, so that the fluctuation display of the symbol at the scheduled number of times is performed not by the special fluctuation pattern but by another fluctuation pattern determined by a random number or the like. May occur. Therefore, in order to deal with such a difference in the fluctuation pattern, the effect (special effect) related to the arrival at the scheduled number of times is different depending on whether or not the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed in the special variation pattern. , The special effect can be appropriately performed, and the effect can be further improved. In addition, the scheduled number of times is displayed when the setting information is stored in the storage means and the symbol of the scheduled number of times is changed and the ball is easily entered, and when the setting information is not stored in the storage means. The same effect mode is set as the effect mode in the ball entry easy state when the variable display of the symbol of is performed and the ball entry easy state occurs. As a result, the storage capacity required to execute the effect mode can be reduced.

The fourth gaming machine of the present invention is
A starting port including a variable starting port that changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
A stop symbol setting means for setting a stop symbol of a special symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and a stop symbol setting means.
Fluctuation pattern setting means for setting the variation pattern of the special symbol, and
A special symbol variation display means for displaying the special symbol in a variable manner based on the variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting means and then stopping and displaying the special symbol at the stop symbol set by the stop symbol setting means.
When the stop symbol of the special symbol is a predetermined winning symbol, the winning game execution means for executing the winning game and the winning game execution means.
After the winning game is executed, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, a ball-entry easy state is generated in which the game ball is easily entered into the variable start opening as a game state. Means for generating an easy-to-enter state and
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect on the screen of the display device, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The effect executing means is
When the special symbol is variablely displayed, a symbol variation effect is executed in which the effect symbol is variablely displayed based on the variable pattern of the special symbol, and when the special symbol is variablely displayed at the scheduled number of times, the symbol is changed. Along with the variable effect, a predetermined special effect is executed for a predetermined time.
When the symbol variation effect is executed during the execution of the special effect, the second display mode is different from the normal first display mode and the effect display of the special effect is prioritized until the special effect is completed. When the effect display of the symbol variation effect is performed and the special effect ends after the predetermined time elapses during the execution of the symbol variation effect, the effect display of the symbol variation effect is changed to the first display mode.
The gist is that.

In the fourth gaming machine of the present invention, when a special symbol is variablely displayed, a symbol variation effect is executed in which the effect symbol is variablely displayed based on the variable pattern of the special symbol, and the special symbol is variablely displayed at the scheduled number of times. If this is the case, a predetermined special effect is executed for a predetermined time together with the symbol variation effect. When the symbol variation effect is executed during the execution of the special effect, the symbol variation effect is different from the normal first display mode until the special effect is completed, and the effect display of the special effect is prioritized. When the special effect is completed after a predetermined time elapses during the execution of the symbol variation effect, the effect display of the symbol variation effect is changed to the first display mode. As a result, it is possible to appropriately perform an effect (special effect) for notifying the player of the arrival of the scheduled number of times, and it is possible to further improve the effectability.

The fifth gaming machine of the present invention is
A starting port including a variable starting port that changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
A stop symbol setting means for setting a stop symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
Fluctuation pattern setting means for setting fluctuation patterns and
A symbol variation display means that displays a symbol in a variable manner based on a variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting means, and then stops and displays the symbol at a stop symbol set by the stop symbol setting means.
When the stop symbol is a predetermined winning symbol, the winning game execution means for executing the winning game and the winning game execution means.
Volatile memory and
A counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the symbol and stores the counting information of the number of fluctuations in the storage means.
When the number of fluctuations specified based on the counting information reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, a ball entering state is generated, which facilitates the entry of the game ball into the variable starting port as a gaming state. Easy state generation means and
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The counting information is initialized based on the execution of the winning game or the clearing of the storage means.
When the winning game is executed, the variation pattern setting means stores in advance the setting information for performing the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern in the storage means.
The effect executing means executes a special effect as the predetermined effect when the symbol is displayed in a variable manner at the scheduled number of times, and the setting information is stored in the storage means. When the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times is performed, the special effect is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the symbol, and the setting information is not stored in the storage means. When the variable display of the symbol is performed, the special effect is executed for a predetermined time asynchronously with the variable display of the symbol.
The gist is that.

In the fifth gaming machine of the present invention, the number of fluctuations of the symbol is counted and the counting information is stored in the volatile storage means, and the number of fluctuations specified based on the counting information is set to a predetermined predetermined number of times. When it reaches, a state where it is easy to enter the ball is generated. When the winning game is executed, the counting information of the storage means is initialized, and the setting information for displaying the variation of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern is stored in the storage means in advance. In addition, when the symbol is displayed in a variable manner at the scheduled number of times, a special effect is executed as a predetermined effect. Then, when the change display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed while the setting information is stored in the storage means, a special effect is executed in synchronization with the change display of the symbol, and the setting information is stored in the storage means. When the fluctuation display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the state where it is not performed, the special effect is executed for a predetermined time asynchronously with the fluctuation display of the symbol. The special variation pattern is a variation pattern performed by displaying the variation of the symbol for the scheduled number of times from the end of the winning game, and the setting information is stored in advance in the storage means when the winning game is executed. Therefore, when the setting information is stored in the storage means and the variation display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the special variation pattern, the special effect is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the symbol (special variation pattern). By doing so, the effectability can be improved. On the other hand, when the storage means is cleared, the setting information is not stored in the storage means, so that the fluctuation display of the symbol at the scheduled number of times is performed not by the special fluctuation pattern but by another fluctuation pattern determined by a random number or the like. Is done. Therefore, when the setting information is not stored in the storage means and the fluctuation display of the symbol at the scheduled number of times is performed in another fluctuation pattern, it is determined in advance asynchronously with the fluctuation display of the symbol (other fluctuation pattern). By executing the special effect for the specified time, the required execution time of the special effect can be secured.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the number of fluctuations of the symbol reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, the easy-to-enter state in which the gaming ball is easily entered into the variable starting port is generated. It is possible to appropriately perform the effect of reaching the planned number of times to improve the effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as one Example of this invention. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game processing per ordinary symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation display related processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the time saving flag setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the special symbol at the time of reaching the ceiling, the symbol variation effect, the ceiling arrival effect, and the time change of b time saving state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the ceiling arrival effect and the symbol variation effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect mode setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the ceiling effect mode.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. Is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is started when the game ball enters the start port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started, so-called Seven. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine type (type 1 type) gaming machine will be described.

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a game board 20 in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted in a front frame (glass frame) 3. It includes an upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a launch handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 onto the game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 by using hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 by using hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame body. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island equipment of the game hall.

Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 to sound various sound effects as the game progresses and to sound warning sounds for alerting the player. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of LEDs 15 as frame-side decorative lamps that emit light according to the game state.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper saucer 11. A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 and the like is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the rental of game balls. A lending button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. Further, in the central portion of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is arranged. The lower saucer 12 can receive the ball overflowing from the upper saucer 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 5 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball tank 77, a tank rail 78, and a payout device 72. When a game ball enters each winning opening provided in the game board 20, the payout device 72 uses a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls from the ball tank 77 to the upper tray 11 via the tank rail 78. Pay out. Further, when the ball lending button 53 is operated, the payout device 72 pays out the lending ball to the upper tray 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 4) included in the launch device (not shown) is activated, and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect display device 37, and a center. The normal symbol actuating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the opening / closing type arranged below the ordinary symbol actuating gate 22. 2nd start opening 24, a large winning opening 25 located at the lower right of the game area 21, and a normally open normal winning opening 27 located at the lower left of the game area 21. It is provided with an out port 29 for collecting the missing game ball. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second start port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and is a second start port solenoid 24c that operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and opening / closing blades 24b (FIG. 4) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing blade 24b stands upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second start port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second start opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

The large winning opening 25 is a variable entrance opening configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 25b, a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 4) for operating the opening / closing plate 25b, and a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 4). To be equipped with. The jackpot 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 25b so that the game ball cannot enter, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the opening / closing plate 25b is opened toward the front by the large winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the opening state is set so that the game ball can be entered. A large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls is attached to the large winning opening 25. The large winning opening 25 is closed when the large winning opening switch 25a counts the number of balls entered or a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number (round game). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the above round game a predetermined number of times.

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, the second starting port 24 and the large winning opening 25 cannot allow the game ball to enter by hitting the left side, so that the game ball flows down to the right area (second game area) of the game area 21. A game ball can be inserted by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed hitting). However, since the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are variable winning openings, the game ball enters only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit. It will be possible.

At the lower right of the game board 20, the first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, the second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and the first special symbol hold number display are displayed. Device (1st special symbol hold number display device) 33, 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device) 34, normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and normal symbol The hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36 and is arranged.

In this embodiment, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined variable time When the lapse has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode (big hit symbol), the jackpot game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for entering the first starting port, which variably displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23, and the second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering the second starting port, which displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also referred to as the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second special symbol). Also called a special figure).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (4 times in the embodiment), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the first special symbol on hold is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the second special symbol on hold is sequentially started. The reserved number of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

In this embodiment, the normal drawing display device 35 is configured as an LED display device having a plurality of display units. Based on the fact that the gate switch 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball, the normal symbol display device 35 fluctuates the normal symbol by repeatedly turning on and off each of the plurality of display units. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off each of the plurality of display units. Then, when a specific display unit is lit among the plurality of display units, the hit symbol is obtained, and in other cases, the off symbol is obtained. When the normal symbol hits and is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current fluctuation display is displayed. When it is finished, the variable display of the pending normal symbols is started in sequence. The reserved number of ordinary symbols is displayed on the normal symbol reserved number display device 36.

The effect display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying the effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to the special symbols on the display screen, the reach effect and the big hit are announced. Various effects such as a notice effect and a suggestion effect suggesting a set value are displayed. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 37, there are three effect symbols 371L, left, middle, and right, consisting of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. (numbers in the example of the figure). 371C and 371R are displayed. When the game ball enters the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variation time is set. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. If the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L when the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the state does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the middle is produced. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right production symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first and second reserved symbols 372a and 372b are also displayed in the corner (lower part) of the display screen of the effect display device 37. The first reserved symbol 372a is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball. Further, the second reserved symbol 372b is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one from the right side each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the special symbol, and each time the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one from the opposite side from the start ball entry.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a character symbol 373 (“Tatsuyoshi bear”) is also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 37. The character symbol 373 is used, for example, when suggesting the possibility (reliability) of a big hit, suggesting that a big hit will occur, or suggesting that a specific gaming state will occur.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect display control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , A power supply board 95 (see FIG. 2). The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b that stores a processing program and a table, a RAM 60c that temporarily stores data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal board 65, and the external connection terminal board 65 transmits a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 4).

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23. The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24, the large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 25, and the game ball for the normal winning opening 27. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 27a or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, the operation signals from the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are directly input to the main control device 60. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the large winning opening solenoid 25c, and the like is output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65.

As shown in FIG. 2, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The probability setting switch 98 is a switch for setting the jackpot probability of a special symbol, and the RAM clear switch 99 is a switch for executing RAM clear. The RAM clear switch 99 of this embodiment is also used for selecting a set value of the jackpot probability of a special symbol. That is, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set any one of the six set values (settings 1 to 6) to which different jackpot probabilities are assigned as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. .. The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 98 and rotates it, and turns on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 99. Then, the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the RAM is cleared and the set value can be changed. When the pachinko machine 1 is in this state, the administrator can select a desired setting value from the settings 1 to 6 by pressing the RAM clear switch 99. In this embodiment, each time the RAM clear switch 99 is pressed, the pachinko machine 1 sequentially assigns numbers "1" to "6" corresponding to the set values currently selected for the first special figure display device 31. Display on. Therefore, the administrator selects a desired set value by repeatedly pressing the RAM clear switch 99 so that the number displayed on the first special figure display device 31 becomes a number corresponding to the desired set value. be able to. The set value selected by the operation of the RAM clear switch 99 is determined by the administrator rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 98 to return to the initial position, and is set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. By performing such an operation, the administrator can set any of the settings 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a rotation knob or the like is operated from the outside. If possible, the set value may be selected or set by using any other operating means, or a dedicated switch for selecting the set value may be provided. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is intended to display information on the currently selected set value on the first special figure display device 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 may be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, the notification may be made by voice. For example, a display device capable of displaying the set value may be provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the display device may be a device dedicated to displaying the set value. Further, the set value is not limited to six of settings 1 to 6, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of set values.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be discharged to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64. The detection signal from the payout switch 74 that detects the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal plate 71 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 64, and the full switch 75 that detects the fullness of the lower saucer 12 The detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the payout relay terminal board 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out the prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the ball out switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 drives and stops the payout motor 73 until the detection status is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input, and the prize ball is awarded. The payout operation is interrupted.

Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal board 51. The CR unit terminal board 51 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided on the settlement display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal board 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 inputs the ball lending command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball lending. Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and when a predetermined launch stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the payout control device 70 is connected to the launch control device 80. And send a launch stop command.

The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball into the game area 21. The launch control device 80 includes a rotation amount signal output in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and a launch handle 13 by the player. A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the launch control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 21 with the launch intensity based on the rotation amount signal. When the launch control device 80 is not inputting the touch signal or inputting the launch stop command, the launch control device 80 stops the drive of the launch motor 83 regardless of the operation of the launch handle 13 and does not launch the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 90 controls the production of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU 90a. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 by one-way communication via the effect relay terminal board 63, and performs effect control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the effect button switch 16a that detects the operation (pressing) of the effect button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to various LEDs 15. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect display control device 91 by one-way communication. The effect display control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and controls the display of the effect display device 37 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect display device 37. Do.

The power supply board 95 is a DC power supply that converts an AC voltage from an external AC power supply into a DC voltage, and supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power switch (not shown). The power supply board 95 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores the power supplied from the AC power supply in the backup power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure in which the power supply from the AC power supply is cut off, the power from the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM 60c and the like of the main control device 60, and the data and the like in the RAM 60c of the main control device 60 are stored for a certain period of time. Be retained.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol differs depending on the gaming state and the set value. That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1/320, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1/310, and setting 3 The jackpot probability of setting 4 is 1/300, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is 1/290, the jackpot probability of setting 5 is 1/280, and the jackpot probability of setting 6 is 1/270. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state, the jackpot probability of setting 1 is 1/64, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is 1/62, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is 1/60. The jackpot probability of setting 4 is 1/58, the jackpot probability of setting 5 is 1/56, and the jackpot probability of setting 6 is 1/54. When a big hit occurs with a special symbol, a 4-round big hit game (a big hit game in which the specified number is 10 and a round game with a maximum opening time of 30 seconds is repeated 4 times) or a 10-round big hit game (the above round game is 10 times) The repeated jackpot game) is executed. When the jackpot game is executed, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends has a 65% probability of being in the probability-changing gaming state (probability-changing jackpot). The probabilistic game state is a game state in which the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol is higher than that in the normal game state. Further, when the big hit game is executed, a time saving game state (a time saving state) also occurs as a game state after the big hit game is completed.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a so-called fitted ceiling, and when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a planned number of times (900 times) without a big hit, the time-saving gaming state (b) Time saving state) occurs. b The time saving state continues until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (1000 times).

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the hit probability of the normal symbol differs depending on the gaming state, and is 1/100 when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state (a time-saving state). , B time saving state), it is 1 / 1.1. When a hit occurs in the normal symbol, a normal symbol hit game (normal symbol hit game) in which the second starting port 24 (normal electric accessory) is opened is executed. When a hit occurs in a normal symbol when the game state is the normal game state, a game per normal figure with a specified number of 10 and a maximum opening time of 0.1 second is executed, and the game state is a time-saving game state (a). If a hit occurs with a normal symbol in the time saving state, b time saving state), a game per normal symbol with a specified number of 10 and a maximum opening time of 5.8 seconds is executed. In this embodiment, both the a time saving state and the b time saving state have a time saving function in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal gaming state, and a normal drawing in which the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state. It is a gaming state in which the probability change function and the opening extension function in which the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won are extended from the normal gaming state are activated. In the a time saving state and the b time saving state, some of these three functions may be omitted. In particular, in the b time saving state, since the time saving game state occurs without going through the big hit, it is conceivable that the normal figure probability change function is not activated. In this case, the a time saving state and the b time saving state are different game states from each other, and the a time saving state in which the normal figure probability change function is activated is more advantageous to the player than the b time saving state. Of course, it is also conceivable that the a time saving state is the same as the time saving game state without activating the normal figure probability change function according to the b time saving state. In this case, even if a situation occurs in which the a time saving state and the b time saving state overlap, it is not necessary to change the time saving game state.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by left-handed hitting (launching the game ball into the first game area), the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is set and the jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened is executed. The large winning opening 25 cannot enter a game ball by hitting left, and can enter a game ball by hitting right (launching a game ball into a second game area). Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits the right to digest the jackpot game. The winning symbol of the special symbol may include a small hit symbol in which a small hit game in which the opening time of the large winning opening 25 is shorter than that of the large hit game is executed.

The jackpot symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol and a probabilistic jackpot symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a time saving state. When the jackpot game is executed with the normal jackpot symbol, the time saving state a continues until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times). On the other hand, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the probability variation jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends becomes the probability variation game state and the time saving state. When the jackpot game is executed with the probability variation jackpot symbol, the probability variation game state and the time saving state are until the variation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times), that is, until the next jackpot is substantially generated. continue. Therefore, in the probabilistic game state and the time saving state, the player can generate a big hit advantageously while suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held by hitting right, and has a chance to win a large number of balls in a short time. It becomes.

Further, if the variable display of the special symbol is executed a planned number of times (900 times) without the occurrence of a big hit, the game state becomes the time-saving game state (b time-saving state). The jackpot probability is 1/320 to 1/270, and the b time saving state continues until the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (1000 times). In the case of, a big hit can be generated.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S10), the random number update processing (S20), the winning confirmation processing (S30), and the starting winning processing (S40). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S50), the normal symbol per game process (S60), the special symbol game process (S70), and the big hit game process (S80). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S20 to S80 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. The main control device 60 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 by transmitting various commands to the control device in charge of executing the main control process and executing the process according to the command.

[Power-on process]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the power-on process. In the power-on process of S10, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first completes the security check, and when access to the RAM 60c is permitted (S100), whether or not the backup flag is OFF (S102), the RAM Whether or not the clear signal is OFF (S104) is determined respectively. The backup flag is a flag indicating whether or not the data in the RAM 60c is normally held, and is turned ON if the data is normally held, and turned OFF if the data is not normally held. The RAM clear signal is turned on when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 99 is operated, and is turned off when the power is turned on when the RAM clear switch 99 is not operated. If it is determined that the backup flag is OFF, or if it is determined that the backup flag is ON but the RAM clear signal is ON, the system starts from the initial state. That is, first, the stack setting process is performed (S106). Subsequently, the set value set by the probability setting switch 98 is read out (S108), and the initialization process of clearing and initializing the work area of the RAM 60c is performed (S110). Various flags indicating the game state and set values of various counters are stored in the work area of the RAM 60c, and the initialization process includes a process of clearing the values of these flags and counters and setting them as initial values. Is done. In addition, various flags include a normal symbol hit flag (normal symbol hit flag) indicating that a normal symbol hit game is in progress, a big hit flag indicating whether or not a big hit game is in progress, and whether or not a probability change game state is in progress. It includes a probability change flag indicating whether or not it is in a time saving state, a time saving flag indicating whether or not it is in a time saving state, b time saving flag indicating whether or not it is in a time saving state, a ceiling flag, and the like. In addition, various counters include a probability variation counter that indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the end of the probability variation game state, an a time reduction counter that indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the end of the a time reduction state, and b time reduction state. Includes a time reduction counter that indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the end of, a ceiling counter that indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the ceiling is reached, and the like. As described above, if the power is turned on while the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are being operated, the RAM is cleared, and the probability is set by being selected by the RAM clear switch 99 from the settings 1 to 6. One set value set (selected) by the switch 98 is activated. Then, the initial command corresponding to each of the payout control device 70 and the sub-integrated control device 90 is transmitted (S112), and the power-on process is completed. The initial command transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 includes various flags and various counter values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S102 and S104 that the backup flag is ON and the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system starts from the state immediately before the power is cut off. That is, the game information stored in the RAM 60c is read out, the power restoration process for restarting the game is performed according to the game information (S114), and the power-on process is completed. Here, the game information immediately before the power is cut off is information indicating the state of the game that has been progressing immediately before the power is cut off, and the game information includes information on the number of balls entered, the number of holds, and the special game. When the power-on process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next random number update process (S20).

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S20 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. The random number for determination is, for example, a random number for jackpot determination (special symbol) used for jackpot determination (win / fail determination) performed based on the entry of a game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24). Random number for hit / fail judgment) or a big hit used to determine the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit. Random number for symbol determination, when the result of jackpot judgment is incorrect, the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) is stopped and displayed. Random numbers, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns used to determine the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of special symbols, random numbers for determining whether or not a game ball is passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and so on. Can be mentioned. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S30).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S30 detects the state of various sensors (first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, gate switch 22a, large winning opening switch 25a, normal winning opening switch 27a, etc.) and determines the RAM 60c. Save in the state storage area of. Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the switch related to the prize ball (the above-mentioned winning opening switch excluding the gate switch 22a), and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and the prize ball information is obtained. It is stored in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for designating the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the paid out game balls, the prize ball information (unpaid). The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main controller 60, the prize ball is paid out. The process is repeated until the information also reaches a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S40).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S40, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, is the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S202). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol holding number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number. Can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the first special symbol for displaying the first hold symbol 372a on the effect display device 37. If it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S208 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S210.

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, is the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S212). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S214). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S216, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number. Can be mentioned. Then, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the second special symbol for displaying the second special symbol 372b on the effect display device 37. If it is determined in S210 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S214 to S218 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S220.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, the determination random number of the ordinary symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S226). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S224 to S228 are skipped. The start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S50).

[Normal symbol game processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol game processing of S50, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag (normal symbol hit flag) has a value of 1 (step S300). The normal symbol hit flag is a flag indicating whether or not a normal symbol hit game is in progress. If it is determined that the normal symbol hit flag has a value of 1, it is determined that the normal symbol hit game is in progress, and the normal symbol game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol per game processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol hit flag is not a value 1 but a value 0, it is determined that the game is not in progress per normal symbol, and whether or not the normal symbol is in variable display (S302), the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol Whether or not it is in the display time (S304) is determined respectively. If it is determined that the normal symbol is not in the variable display and the confirmed symbol is not in the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest normal symbol determination random number stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S308), and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol variation display related processing for the purpose is executed (S310), and the normal symbol game processing is terminated. Hereinafter, the details of the normal symbol variation display-related processing of S310 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the normal symbol variation display-related processing, it is determined whether or not the a time saving flag has a value of 0 (S350) and b whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 0 (S352). As described above, the a time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not the a time saving state is in progress, and the a time saving state is generated when a big hit occurs. On the other hand, the b time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not the b time saving state is in progress, and the b time saving state occurs when the ceiling of the fit is reached. If it is determined that both the a time saving flag and the b time saving flag have a value of 0, it is determined that the current gaming state is not the time saving gaming state (neither the a time saving state nor the b time saving state), and the acquired normal symbol is correct or not. Based on the judgment random number, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table (S354). On the other hand, if it is determined that either the a time saving flag or the b time saving flag has a value 1 instead of a value 0, the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state (either the a time saving state or the b time saving state). Judgment is made, and based on the acquired random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, the winning or not determination is performed using the high-probability ordinary symbol hit determination table (S356). The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol with the hit value included in the hit judgment table of the normal symbol, and when the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol matches the hit value, it is judged as a hit. If they do not match, it is judged to be out of alignment. The high-probability ordinary symbol hit determination table has more hit values than the low-probability ordinary symbol hit determination table. As a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be a hit (“YES” in S358), the hit symbol is determined for the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S360), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started until the final symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (hit fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol is determined (S362). Further, as a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be out of order (“NO” in S358), the out-of-order symbol is determined as the definite symbol of the normal symbol (S364), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started and then the definite symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (outside fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol up to is determined (S366). The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to be shorter in the time-saving game state than in the normal game state. When the fixed symbol and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol are determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started (S368), the reserved number of the normal symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the normal symbol holding number display device 36 The display is updated (S370), the change start command of the normal symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S372), and the normal symbol game process is terminated.

Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 10 and starting the variation display of the normal symbol, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 is displaying the variation of the normal symbol in S302 when the normal symbol game process is executed next time. Next, in order to determine that there is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol determined in S362 or S366 has elapsed (the variation according to the determined variation pattern has ended) (S312). If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed, the confirmation symbol display of the normal symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed. The process is performed (S314). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S316). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If the normal symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is displayed, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol display time is in effect, so it is determined in S316 whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed again. When the determination is made and it is determined that the time between the confirmed symbol display has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S318), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S320).

When it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the value 1 is set in the normal symbol hit flag (normal symbol hit flag) (S322), and the normal symbol game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol per game processing.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the game processing per normal symbol. In the game processing per normal symbol in S60, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the flag per normal symbol has a value of 1 (S400). If it is determined that the normal symbol per flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, it is determined that the normal symbol per game is not in progress, and the normal symbol per game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol hit flag has a value of 1, it is determined that the game is being played per normal symbol, and it is determined whether or not the second starting port 24 is open (S402). If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, it is determined whether or not the opening waiting time has elapsed (S404). If it is determined that the opening waiting time has not elapsed, the game processing per normal symbol is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening waiting time has elapsed, the opening pattern (maximum opening time) of the second starting port 24 is determined (S406), and the second starting port 24 is opened so that the second starting port 24 is opened according to the determined opening pattern. By controlling the mouth solenoid 24c (S408), the game process per normal symbol is temporarily terminated. The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 differs depending on the gaming state. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, an opening pattern is set to be opened once for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, and when the gaming state is the reduced working hours gaming state, a maximum of 5.8 is set. An opening pattern that is opened once per second is set.

When the second start port 24 is opened, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is used to determine that the second start port 24 is open in S402 the next time the normal symbol-hit game process is executed. Based on this, whether or not a specified number (for example, 4) of game balls have entered the second starting port 24 (S410), and the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 is the maximum opening determined in S406. Whether or not the time has been reached (S412) is determined respectively. If it is determined that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24 and the elapsed time since the opening of the second starting port 24 has not reached the determined maximum opening time, the second starting port 24 is seconded. While maintaining the opening of the starting port 24, the normal symbol hitting game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 has reached the determined maximum opening time, the second starting port 24 is determined. 2 The starting port 24 is closed (S414). Then, in order to end the game per normal symbol, the value 0 is set in the flag per normal symbol (S416), and the game process per normal symbol is ended. When the normal symbol-per-game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the special symbol game processing of S70.

[Special symbol game processing]
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S70, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (S500). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, it is determined that the jackpot game is in progress, and the special symbol game process is terminated. When the special game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (S80). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, it is determined that the jackpot game is not in progress, and whether or not either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S502). , Whether or not the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S504), respectively. If it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S506). ). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S508), and the second special symbol is read. The second special symbol variation display-related process for performing the variation display of (S510) is executed (S510), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S512). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the first special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S514), and the first special symbol is read. The first special symbol variation display related process for performing the variation display of (S516) is executed (S516), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S512 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S506 to S516, when the number of holds of the first special symbol and the number of holds of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of hold) is preferentially executed (special). (Fig. 2 Priority fluctuation). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display of the first special symbol (holding digestion) may be prioritized (special symbol 1 priority variation), or the variation display of the special symbol may be displayed at the start port (starting port (dependent digestion). It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24) (variation in the order of entry), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are displayed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous fluctuation). Hereinafter, the details of the second special symbol variation display-related processing in S510 and the first special symbol variation display-related processing in S516 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing related to special symbol variation display. Hereinafter, in order to avoid duplication, the first special symbol variation display-related process and the second special symbol variation display-related process will be described using a common flowchart.

In the special symbol variation display-related processing, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (S570). The probabilistic flag is a flag indicating whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is a value 0, it is determined that the current gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state, the hit value for low probability corresponding to the set value is read (S572), and the probability variation flag is not a value 0 but a value 1 If it is determined that, it is determined that the current gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state, the hit value for high probability corresponding to the set value is read out (S574), and the random number for jackpot judgment acquired in S508 or S514 is read out. A big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the hit value is a big hit by comparing with the hit value (S576). In the jackpot determination, when the jackpot determination random number matches any of the read hit values, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random number does not match any of the read hit values, it is determined to be out of order. Here, the winning value is read out from the settings 1 to 6 according to the currently set value and the current gaming state (normal gaming state or probabilistic gaming state). Different numbers of hit values are assigned to each of the settings 1 to 6, and in this embodiment, the larger the set value, the larger the assigned hit value. That is, the number of hit values is the smallest in setting 1, and the number of hit values is the largest in setting 6. Since the larger the number of assigned hit values, the higher the jackpot probability of the special symbol, setting 1 has the lowest jackpot probability and is the most disadvantageous setting value for the player, and setting 6 has the highest jackpot probability and is the most for the player. It is an advantageous setting value.

Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (S578), and if it is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol acquired in S508 or S514 (S580). .. In this process, a plurality of jackpot symbols (for example, 4R normal jackpot symbols) that differ in the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the game state (normal game state, probability variation game state) after the end of the jackpot game using random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol. Or 10R normal jackpot symbol, 10R probability variation jackpot symbol, etc.) by selecting one symbol. The determined jackpot symbol is stored in the RAM 60c and stored until the end of the jackpot game. Then, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (big hit) from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined jackpot symbol based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired in S508 or S514 and the fluctuation pattern table for the jackpot. Fluctuation pattern) is determined (S582).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S578 that the result of the jackpot determination process is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number acquired in S508 or S514 (S584). Then, it is determined whether or not the ceiling counter has a value of 1 (S586) and whether or not the ceiling flag has a value of 1 (S588). As described above, the ceiling counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until reaching the ceiling, and the judgment of S586 is that the fluctuation display of the special symbol this time is the fluctuation display at the end of reaching the ceiling (scheduled number of times). It is to judge whether or not there is. Here, the ceiling counter is set with an initial value (value 900) at the end of the jackpot game in the jackpot game process, and also in the power-on process (initialization process) when the RAM is cleared or the like. The value 900) is set. Therefore, in this embodiment, the case where the ceiling is reached is the case where the number of fluctuations of the special symbol starting from the end of the previous jackpot game reaches the planned number of times (900 times) according to the initial value, and the case of initialization. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol starting from the time of execution of the process may reach the above-mentioned scheduled number of times. The value 0 of the ceiling flag is set as an initial value by the initialization process, and the value 1 is set at the end of the big hit game. It is to judge whether or not it is.

If it is determined that the ceiling counter is not a value 1 or the ceiling flag is not a value 1 even if the ceiling counter is a value 1, it is based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired in S508 or S514 and the deviation pattern table. The variation pattern (disengagement variation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined deviation symbol is determined (S590). On the other hand, when the ceiling counter determines that the value is 1 and the ceiling flag is a value 1, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started based on the fluctuation pattern table for reaching the ceiling until the stop display is performed with the determined outlier symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (variation pattern for reaching the ceiling) is determined (S592).

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table. FIG. 16A shows a variation pattern table for coming off, FIG. 16B shows a variation pattern table for big hits, and FIG. 16C shows a variation pattern table for reaching the ceiling. The variation pattern of the special symbol includes, for example, the normal variation patterns T1 to T3, the normal reach pattern T4, the SP (special) reach pattern T5, and the SPSP reach pattern T6 in order from the one with the shortest variation time. The SP (special) reach pattern T5 and the SPSP reach pattern T6 are reach patterns developed from the normal reach pattern T4.

As shown in FIG. 16A, the deviation variation pattern table includes normal fluctuation patterns T1 to T3, normal reach patterns T4, SP reach pattern T5, and SPSP reach pattern T6 as deviation fluctuation patterns. The pattern table is configured to have normal fluctuation patterns T1 to T3, normal reach patterns T4, SP reach patterns T5, and SPSP reach putters T6 in descending order of appearance rate. Further, in the deviation variation pattern table, when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state (a time saving state, b time saving state), the average fluctuation time of the deviation variation pattern is shorter than in the case of the normal gaming state. It is configured as follows. As described above, the b time saving state is a time saving game state generated by reaching the ceiling, and when the b time saving state occurs, the jackpot probability is low, but the jackpot can be generated in most cases. .. Therefore, in order to shorten the time required for a big hit to occur in the b time saving state, the deviation fluctuation pattern table shows the average fluctuation during the b time saving state as compared with the normal gaming state and the a time saving state. It may be configured to shorten the time. For example, in the b time saving state, the appearance rate of the out-of-reach may be lower than in the normal gaming state or the a time saving state (for example, the normal reach may not appear).

As shown in FIG. 16B, the jackpot fluctuation pattern table includes SP reach pattern T11 and SPSP reach pattern T12 as jackpot fluctuation patterns, and the jackpot fluctuation pattern table is arranged in order from the one with the highest appearance rate. It is configured to have the SPSP reach pattern T12 and the SP reach pattern T11. Therefore, the normal fluctuation pattern and the normal reach pattern do not cause a big hit, and the SPSP reach pattern has a higher reliability of the big hit than the SP reach pattern.

As shown in FIG. 16C, the ceiling arrival variation pattern table includes one ceiling arrival variation pattern (special variation pattern) T21. As described above, in the ceiling arrival variation pattern T21, the ceiling flag has a value of 1 when the ceiling counter has a value of 1, that is, when the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times (900th) is performed. Is set as a condition. Therefore, the ceiling arrival pattern is set as the fluctuation pattern only when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol starting from the end of the jackpot game reaches the scheduled number of times, and the starting point is when the initialization process by clearing the RAM is executed. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the scheduled number of times, the pattern for reaching the ceiling is not set as the fluctuation pattern, and the deviation pattern based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is set.

When the fluctuation pattern is determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started (S594), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S596). It should be noted that, as the number of holdings of the special symbol is updated, the judgment random number related to the holding to be digested this time is cleared, and the shift processing for shifting the judgment random number related to the remaining holding is performed. Then, a special symbol variation start command (special symbol variation start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S598) to end the special symbol variation display-related processing. In these processes, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated, and then the first is performed. 1 The special symbol change start command (first special symbol change start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90, and when the change display of the second special symbol is started, the reserved number of the second special symbol is valued. After decrementing only 1 and updating the display of the 2nd special figure reservation number display device 34, the process is to transmit the 2nd special symbol change start command (2nd special figure change start command) to the sub-integrated control device 90. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the special figure variation instruction command transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The special symbol fluctuation start command includes a result of a hit / fail judgment, a fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol, a confirmed symbol (big hit symbol or a miss symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 13 and 14, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol is executed in S502. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S518). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in S582 or S586, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed depends on the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the determined fluctuation. This can be done by comparing the fluctuation time corresponding to the pattern. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S520), and the finalized symbol of the special symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed (S522). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect display control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed (S524). Here, the display time of the confirmed symbol is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the display time of the confirmed symbol has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the stop display of the special symbol is made, it is determined in S504 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S524, it is determined again whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed. When it is determined that the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S526), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S528).

When it is determined in S528 that it is a big hit symbol, in order to generate a big hit, the condition device is started to operate (S530), the accessory continuous operation device is started to operate (S532), and the big hit flag is set to a value of 1 (S525). S534). In order to stop the probability change function and the time saving function during the jackpot game, when the probability change flag is a value 1, the probability change flag is set to a value of 0 (S536, S538), and when the a time saving flag is a value 1, the a time saving flag is set to a value of 0. (S540, S542), when the b time saving flag is a value 1, the b time saving flag is set to a value of 0 (S544, S546), and when the ceiling flag is a value 1, the ceiling flag is set to a value of 0 (S548, S550). Then, the ceiling counter is cleared (S552), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S554), and the special symbol game process is completed. The game state designation command includes the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation flag, the value of the a time saving flag, and the value of the b time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S80.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S528 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol but a missed symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (probability variation game state) (S556), and the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0. If it is determined, the process proceeds to the time saving flag setting process of S564. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S558), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S560). The probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the probability variation game state ends, and a predetermined value is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the value 10000 is set when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot). Therefore, when the probabilistic jackpot is drawn, the probabilistic gaming state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot is drawn. If it is determined that the value of the probability change counter is not 0, the time saving flag setting process is executed while maintaining the probability change game state (S564). If the probability variation counter determines that the value is 0, the probability variation flag is set to a value of 0 (S562) and then the time saving flag setting process is executed (S564) in order to end the probability variation game state. Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S554) to end the special symbol game process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the probability change flag setting process. In the probability change flag setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the a time saving flag has a value of 1 (during the a time saving state) (S600). Decrementation is performed (S602), and it is determined whether or not the a time reduction counter has a value of 0 (S604). The a time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the end of the a time reduction state, and a predetermined initial value is set in the a time reduction counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, a value of 100 is set when the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, and a value of 10000 is set when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol. Therefore, when the probabilistic jackpot is drawn, the time saving state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot is drawn. If it is determined that the a time saving counter is not a value 0, the time saving flag setting process is terminated while maintaining the a time saving state, and if it is determined that the a time saving counter is a value 0, the a time saving flag is terminated in order to end the a time saving state. Is set to a value of 0 (S606), and the time saving flag setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in S600 that the a time saving flag is not a value 1, it is determined whether or not the b time saving flag is a value 1 (during the b time saving state) (S608). b If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not a value 1, the ceiling counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S610), and it is determined whether or not the ceiling counter has a value of 0 (S612). The ceiling counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until reaching the ceiling, and a predetermined initial value (value 900) is set in the ceiling counter at the end of the jackpot game. Further, since the value of the ceiling counter is stored in the RAM 60c, it is set as an initial value even if the RAM is cleared. If it is determined that the ceiling counter is not a value 0, the time saving flag setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that the ceiling counter is a value 0, the b time saving flag is set to a value 1 and the b time saving flag is set to a value 1 in order to generate the b time saving state (S612). , B Set the time reduction counter (S614), and end the time reduction flag setting process. The b time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol until the end of the b time reduction state, and a predetermined initial value (value 1000) is set in the b time reduction counter. Since the jackpot probability is 1/320 to 1/270, when the ceiling is reached and the b time reduction state occurs, the jackpot can be drawn in most cases.

In S608, when it is determined that the b time saving flag has a value of 1, the b time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S618), and it is determined whether or not the b time saving counter has a value of 0 (S620). If it is determined that the b time reduction counter is not a value 0, the time reduction flag setting process is terminated while maintaining the b time reduction state, and if it is determined that the b time reduction counter is a value 0, the b time reduction flag is terminated in order to end the b time reduction state. Is set to a value of 0 (S622), and the time saving flag setting process is terminated. That is, if the value of the b time reduction counter reaches 0 without being able to draw a big hit, the b time reduction state ends and the game shifts to the normal game state. In this embodiment, since the ceiling counter is not initialized, if the game shifts to the normal game state without being able to draw a big hit in the b time saving state, even if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the planned number, the ceiling is reached. Is not considered and b does not cause a time saving condition. Of course, after shifting from the b time reduction state to the normal game state, the ceiling counter may be initialized, and when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the planned number of times, the b time reduction state may be generated as reaching the ceiling.

[Big hit game processing]
18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big hit game process of S80, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit flag has a value of 1 (during the big hit game) (S700). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0 instead of a value of 1, the jackpot game process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, whether or not the jackpot 25 is open (S702), whether or not the jackpot game start effect is being produced (S704), and whether or not the jackpot game end effect is being produced. Whether or not (S706) and whether or not the interval between openings is in progress (S708) are determined. If any of S702 to S708 is negatively determined, the jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S710) to end the jackpot game process. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command starts the jackpot game start effect. When the jackpot game start effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S704 that the jackpot game start effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed. (S712). If it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed, the jackpot 25 is opened by driving the jackpot solenoid 25c. (S714), the jackpot game process is completed. The main control device 60 transmits a round game effect command to the sub-integrated control device 90 with the opening of the large winning opening 25.

When the big winning opening 25 is opened, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined in S602 that the big winning opening 25 is open, so that the big winning opening 25 is based on the detection signal from the big winning opening switch 25a. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the winning opening 25 has reached the specified number (10 in the example) (S716), and the elapsed time (opening time) after opening the large winning opening 25 is the maximum opening. Whether or not the time (28 seconds in the embodiment) has been reached (S718) is determined respectively. When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the large winning opening 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the large winning opening 25 is maintained. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 25 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the large winning opening 25 becomes the maximum opening time. When it is determined that the value has been reached, the large winning opening 25 is closed (S720), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S722). Since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set by the jackpot symbol ("4R normal jackpot symbol", "10R normal jackpot symbol", "10R probability variation jackpot symbol"), whether or not this round game is the final round. The determination is made by determining whether or not the number of repetitions of the round game has reached a number determined according to the jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S724), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The main control device 60 transmits an inter-open interval generation command to the sub-integrated control device 90 as the open-open interval occurs. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S708 that the opening interval is in progress, so whether or not the opening interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed is determined. Judgment (S726). If it is determined that the interval time between opening has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated with the large winning opening 25 closed, and if it is determined that the interval time between opening has elapsed, the large winning opening 25 is opened again. (S714), the jackpot game process is completed.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 25 with the opening interval in between, when it is determined in S722 that this round game is the final round, the big hit game end effect command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. (S728), the jackpot game process is completed. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end effect command starts the jackpot game end effect. When the jackpot game end effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S706 that the jackpot game end effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed. (S730). If it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S732), and the conditions are met. The operation of the device is stopped (S734). Subsequently, the probability variation flag setting process (S736) and the probability variation counter setting process (S738) are performed, and the a time reduction flag setting process (S740) and the a time reduction counter setting process (S742) are performed. The probability variation flag setting process is performed by setting a value 0 in the probability variation flag when the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, and setting a value 1 in the probability variation flag when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol. The probability variation counter setting process is performed by setting a value of 10000 when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol. Further, the a time saving flag setting process is performed by setting the value 1 in the a time saving flag regardless of whether the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol or a probability variation jackpot symbol. The time reduction counter setting process is performed by setting a value of 100 when the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol and setting a value of 10000 when the jackpot symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol. Next, the value 1 is set in the ceiling flag (S744), and the ceiling counter setting process is performed (S746). The ceiling counter setting process is performed by setting the value 900 in the ceiling counter. Then, in order to end the jackpot game, a value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S748), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S750), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the probability change flag, the value of the time saving flag, the value of the ceiling flag, the value of the ceiling counter, the value of the jackpot flag, and the like.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As described above, the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60 include an initial command, a special figure variation start command, a symbol stop command, a game state specification command, a jackpot game start effect command, and a jackpot game end effect. There are commands and so on. Further, as the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90, the symbol variation effect processing performed based on the variation display of the special symbol, the effect mode setting process for setting the effect mode according to the game state, and the jackpot game effect performed during the jackpot game. There is processing and so on.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing. In the symbol variation effect processing, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S592 of the special symbol variation display related process of FIG. (S800). If it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to S820. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol variation start command has been received, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on the confirmed symbol of the special symbol included in the special symbol variation start command (S802), and the variation pattern of the special symbol (variation). The variation pattern of the effect symbol is determined based on (time) (S804). The variation pattern of the effect symbol is determined from a plurality of variation patterns in which the variation pattern of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in S582, S590 or S592 of the special symbol variation display related processing is stored in advance. It is done by selection.

Next, whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is the fluctuation pattern for reaching the ceiling (S806), whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is wrong and the ceiling counter is a value 1 (S808), the ceiling arrival effect is executed. Whether or not it is inside (S810) is determined respectively. These determinations can be made based on the variation pattern included in the special figure variation start command, the jackpot determination result, and the value of the ceiling counter included in the game state designation command. If any of the determinations is a negative determination (“NO”), the symbol variation effect is started in the normal display (S812). The symbol variation effect is an effect of varyingly displaying the effect symbols based on the variation pattern determined in S804, and the normal display is, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect symbols 371L, 371C in the substantially center of the screen of the effect display device 37. , 371R is displayed relatively large.

When it is determined in S806 that the variation pattern of the special symbol is the variation pattern for reaching the ceiling, the ceiling arrival effect is started in the effect pattern A (S810), and the symbol variation effect is started in the normal display (S812). The ceiling arrival effect is a notification effect that notifies the player that the ceiling has been reached (b time reduction state occurs), and is performed on the same screen as the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern A is an effect pattern in which the effect display of the ceiling arrival effect is performed at a predetermined effect time so as to be synchronized with the effect display of the symbol variation effect performed in response to the change display of the special symbol (ceiling arrival variation pattern). Yes, the normal display of the symbol variation effect is performed integrally with the effect display of the effect pattern A. As described above, since the fluctuation pattern for reaching the ceiling is a fluctuation pattern that is determined in advance at the end of the previous jackpot game regardless of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, the symbol variation effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for reaching the ceiling. By setting each effect time of the ceiling arrival effect in advance, the symbol variation effect and the ceiling arrival effect can be performed in synchronization with each other.

When it is determined in S806 that the variation pattern of the special symbol is not the variation pattern for reaching the ceiling, and in S810 it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is off and the ceiling counter is a value 1, the ceiling arrival effect is started in the effect pattern B. (S814), the symbol variation effect is started in a reduced display (S816). The effect pattern B is an effect pattern in which the ceiling arrival effect is performed in a predetermined effect time, and the reduced display of the symbol variation effect performed based on the special symbol variation pattern (disengagement variation pattern) is the effect of the effect pattern B. It is done separately from the display. In this embodiment, the effect pattern B is defined as an effect pattern in which the effect of reaching the ceiling with different effect contents is performed in the same effect time as the effect pattern A. The production time of the production pattern B may be set to a time different from the production time of the production pattern A. Further, the effect content of the effect pattern B may be defined to be the same as the effect content of the effect pattern A. Here, as described above, when reaching the ceiling, the starting point is the case where the number of fluctuations of the special symbol starting from the end of the jackpot game reaches the planned number of times, and the time when the initialization process by clearing the RAM is executed. In some cases, the number of changes in the special symbol has reached the planned number. In the latter case, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol at the time of deviation, which is determined when the fluctuation display of the scheduled number of times is performed, is not the fluctuation pattern for reaching the ceiling, but the deviation fluctuation pattern. Since the deviation variation pattern has a different variation time determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern, the symbol variation effect performed based on the deviation variation pattern and the ceiling arrival effect performed at the predetermined effect time are not synchronized. Therefore, depending on the deviation variation pattern (for example, normal variation), the effect time of the symbol variation effect may be shorter than the effect time of the ceiling arrival effect, and the variation display of the special symbol a plurality of times during the execution of one ceiling arrival effect. In some cases, the symbol variation effect is executed a plurality of times based on. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol at the time of deviation determined when the fluctuation display of the scheduled number of times is performed is not the fluctuation pattern for reaching the ceiling but the fluctuation pattern for reaching the ceiling, the ceiling arrival effect is performed. While displaying the main display, the design variation effect is reduced to a separate display from the ceiling arrival effect so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. If it is determined in S808 that the result of the jackpot determination is not a deviation but a jackpot, the symbol variation effect (SP reach or SPSP reach) based on the jackpot variation pattern is prioritized, and the ceiling arrival effect is not executed.

When it is determined in S810 that the ceiling reaching effect is being executed, as described above, it is a case where a plurality of symbol variation effects based on a plurality of special symbol variation displays are executed during the ceiling reaching effect. Subsequent symbol variation effects are continuously started in reduced display (S818).

When the symbol variation effect is started in this way, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S520 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 (step S820). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to S824, and if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped to end the symbol variation effect (S822) and proceed to S824. ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the ceiling arrival effect is being executed (S824). When it is determined that the ceiling reaching effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time (execution time) from the start of the ceiling reaching effect has reached a predetermined effect time (S826). If it is determined that the ceiling reaching effect is not being executed, or even if the ceiling reaching effect is being executed, it is determined that the execution time has not reached the effect time, the symbol variation effect is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ceiling reaching effect is being executed and the execution time has reached the effect time, the ceiling reaching effect is ended (S828), and the symbol variation effect is being executed (the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner). Whether or not it is determined (S830). If it is determined that the symbol variation effect is not being executed, the symbol variation effect process is terminated, and if it is determined that the symbol variation effect is being executed, the symbol variation effect is performed in a reduced display. Is changed from the reduced display to the normal display (S832), and the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. Then, when the symbol stop command is received in S820, the symbol variation effect ends (S822).

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol when reaching the ceiling, a symbol variation effect, a ceiling arrival effect, and a time change in the b time reduction state. When the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the variation pattern for reaching the ceiling, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the variation display of the special symbol, the symbol variation effect, and the ceiling arrival effect are performed in synchronization with each other. At this time (time t11 to t12), the symbol variation effect and the ceiling arrival effect are also terminated at the same time as the end of the variation display of the special symbol, and the b time reduction state occurs. As shown in FIG. 21A, the b time saving state may occur at the timing at which the variation display of the special symbol ends, or at the timing at which the variation display of the next special symbol starts. You may. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the out-of-range variation pattern, the symbol variation effect executed based on the variation pattern of the special symbol and the ceiling arrival effect executed in the predetermined effect time. Does not synchronize. For this reason, if the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation pattern is shorter than the effect time of the ceiling arrival effect, such as when the deviation variation pattern is normally determined, the symbol variation effect ends before the ceiling arrival effect, and the ceiling arrival effect is produced. During the execution of, a plurality of symbol variation effects are performed based on a plurality of special symbol variation displays. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the variation display of the special symbol, the symbol variation effect, and the ceiling arrival effect are started (see time t21), and the variation display of the first special symbol ends (time). (See t22), b The time saving state occurs, but the ceiling arrival effect is continuously executed. The symbol variation effect is performed in a reduced display while the ceiling arrival effect is being executed, and when the ceiling arrival effect is completed (see time t23), the reduced display is changed to the normal display, and the corresponding special symbol variation display is displayed. It ends with the end. If the variation time of the deviation variation pattern is longer than the effect time of the ceiling arrival effect, such as when SP reach or SPSP reach is determined for the deviation variation pattern, the ceiling arrival effect ends before the symbol variation effect. In this case, the final image of the ceiling reaching effect may be continuously displayed until the symbol variation effect is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by not changing the display mode of the symbol variation effect during the variation.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a ceiling reaching effect and a symbol variation effect. When the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the variation pattern for reaching the ceiling, the ceiling arrival effect and the symbol variation effect are synchronized with each other, and the ceiling arrival effect uses almost the entire screen of the effect display device 37. It is executed by displaying a specific character symbol 374, and the symbol variation effect is executed by variablely displaying the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R in the normal display so as to partially overlap the display of the ceiling arrival effect. (See FIG. 22 (a)). That is, when the variation pattern of the special symbol at the scheduled number of times is the variation pattern for reaching the ceiling, the ceiling arrival effect and the symbol variation effect are integrally executed on the same screen. When the ceiling reaching effect is completed and the b time reduction state occurs, the mode shifts to the effect mode corresponding to the b time reduction state (see FIG. 22B). On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed by the deviation variation pattern instead of the ceiling arrival variation pattern, the ceiling arrival effect and the symbol variation effect are not synchronized, and the ceiling arrival effect is performed by the effect display device 37. While the symbol variation effect is executed using substantially the entire area of the screen, the symbol variation effect is performed by reduced display at a corner of the screen of the effect display device 37 (see FIG. 22 (c)). That is, when the variation pattern of the special symbol at the scheduled number of times is the deviation pattern, the ceiling arrival effect and the symbol variation effect are performed separately on the same screen. In this case, the sound effect by the speaker 14 and the light effect by various LEDs 15 (lamps) are performed for the ceiling reaching effect, and not for the symbol variation effect performed separately from the ceiling reaching effect. In addition, the ceiling arrival effect may be continuously executed even after the symbol variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) is completed first and the b time reduction state occurs. In this case, the ceiling arrival effect is completed. At the timing, the mode shifts to the production mode corresponding to the b time reduction state. When the variation pattern of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is the variation pattern for reaching the ceiling, the symbol variation effect is assumed to be executed integrally with the ceiling arrival effect by the normal display, but is separated from the ceiling arrival effect by the reduced display. It may be done.

[Production mode setting process]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect mode setting process. In the effect mode setting process, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the b time saving state (S900). This process can be performed by checking the value of the b time saving flag included in the game state specification command. If it is determined that the current gaming state is not the b time saving state, another effect mode corresponding to the current game state is set (S902), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the b time saving state, it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag has a value of 1 (S904). This process is performed by checking the value of the ceiling flag included in the game state specification command. When it is determined that the ceiling flag has a value of 1, it is determined that the ceiling arrival effect is executed in synchronization with the symbol variation effect, and the effect mode A is set as the ceiling effect mode to be executed after the ceiling arrival effect is completed (S906). ), Ends the effect mode setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ceiling flag is not a value 1, it is determined that the ceiling arrival effect is executed in synchronization with the symbol variation effect, and the effect mode B is set as the ceiling effect mode to be executed after the ceiling arrival effect is completed. (S908), the effect mode setting process is terminated.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the ceiling effect mode. FIG. 24A shows the effect mode A, and FIG. 24B shows the effect mode B. In the effect mode A, a state display indicating that the current game state is the b time reduction state (display of "play time!" In the figure) and a character effect for displaying predetermined character symbols 375a and 375b (karateka in the figure). The production in which the battle of the house is performed) is performed, and the symbol variation production in the b time saving state is executed in the reduced display. As described above, in the present embodiment, the b time saving state continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is executed 1000 times. Therefore, during the b time saving state, the time until the big hit occurs is shortened as much as possible. Therefore, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern set is shorter than that in the normal game state or the time saving state (for example, the appearance rate of out-of-reach is lower). Of course, this does not apply when the b time reduction state is defined as a period with high color rendering. On the other hand, in the effect mode B, a predetermined state display indicating that the current game state is the b time reduction state is performed, which is common to the effect mode A, but the symbol variation effect during the b time reduction state is performed in the normal display. The point is different from the production mode A. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the ceiling effect mode, the effect mode is executed with different contents depending on the difference in the occurrence trigger of the b time reduction state. In the ceiling effect mode, the same effect mode may be executed regardless of the occurrence of the b time reduction state.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, when the number of fluctuations specified based on the value of the ceiling counter (counting information) reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, the game ball enters the second starting port 24. B A time saving state (easy ball entry state) is generated. When the jackpot game is executed, the ceiling counter is initialized, and the ceiling flag (setting information) for displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times in the ceiling arrival fluctuation pattern (special fluctuation pattern) is set. Then, when the ceiling flag has a value of 1 and the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the ceiling arrival variation pattern (special variation pattern), the ceiling arrival effect (special effect) is executed in the effect pattern A. If the ceiling flag has a value of 0 and the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is not performed in the ceiling arrival variation pattern, the ceiling arrival effect is executed in the effect pattern B. The fluctuation pattern for reaching the ceiling is a fluctuation pattern performed by displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times from the end of the jackpot game, and the setting information (ceiling flag) is set and stored in advance at the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, when the ceiling flag has a value of 1 and the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the ceiling arrival variation pattern, the ceiling arrival effect corresponding to the ceiling arrival variation pattern is executed. Can be improved. On the other hand, when the ceiling flag is initialized by the initialization process based on RAM clear or the like, the fluctuation display of the special symbol at the scheduled number of times is not the fluctuation pattern for reaching the ceiling, but another fluctuation pattern based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. It is performed in (Ceiling fluctuation pattern). Therefore, in order to deal with such a difference in the fluctuation pattern, the ceiling arrival effect is made different depending on whether or not the fluctuation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the ceiling arrival fluctuation pattern. The effect can be appropriately performed, and the effect can be further improved. In this case, when the b time saving state (easy entry state) occurs, the effect mode in the b time saving state is set to the same effect mode regardless of the occurrence trigger, so that the ROM 60b for executing the effect mode can be executed. The storage capacity can be reduced.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, the ceiling flag is set to a value of 1, and the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the ceiling arrival variation pattern (special variation pattern), and the b time reduction state (ball entry easy state) is set. If it occurs, the effect mode A is set as the ceiling effect mode in the b time reduction state, the ceiling flag is set to 0, and the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is not performed in the ceiling arrival variation pattern, and the b time reduction state is displayed. When it occurs, the effect mode B is set as the ceiling effect mode in the b time reduction state. As described above, by making the effect mode in the b time reduction state different depending on the difference in the occurrence trigger of the b time reduction state, the effect mode can be appropriately performed and the effectability can be further improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, when the symbol variation effect is executed during the execution of the ceiling arrival effect (when the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is not performed in the ceiling arrival variation pattern), the ceiling is reached. Until the effect is completed, the symbol variation effect is executed in the reduced display (second display mode) in order to give priority to the effect display of the ceiling arrival effect, and when the ceiling arrival effect is completed during the execution of the symbol variation effect, the reduced display is displayed. The display is changed to the normal display (first display mode), and the execution of the symbol variation effect is continued. As a result, the effect of reaching the ceiling can be preferentially displayed on the effect display device 37, and the effect can be further improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, when the ceiling flag is a value 1 and the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed in the ceiling arrival variation pattern (special variation pattern), it is synchronized with the ceiling arrival variation pattern. Then, when the ceiling arrival effect (special effect) is executed and the ceiling flag has a value of 0 and the variation display of the special symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed by the deviation variation pattern instead of the ceiling arrival variation pattern, the deviation variation pattern is performed. And asynchronously, the ceiling arrival effect is executed for a predetermined time. In the former case, the effectability can be improved by executing the ceiling arrival effect in synchronization with the ceiling arrival variation pattern in which the fluctuation time is constant. In the latter case, it is possible to secure the required execution time of the ceiling arrival effect by executing the ceiling arrival effect for a predetermined time asynchronously with the deviation variation pattern in which the fluctuation time is indefinite.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a time-saving game state (c time-saving state) occurs when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a specific out-of-order symbol or small hit symbol. In this case, it is conceivable that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the scheduled number of times (ceiling) during the time-saving game state (c time-saving state). The ceiling reaching effect (third ceiling reaching effect) of the effect pattern C different from the above may be executed. In the third ceiling arrival effect, for example, instead of performing an effect of notifying the arrival of the ceiling, by performing an effect as if the c time reduction state was extended, the time reduction game state can be changed by a control different from the ceiling arrival effect. It can be made to look as if it was granted. Similarly, when the ceiling is reached during the c time reduction state and the transition to the b time reduction state occurs, the ceiling effect mode during the b time reduction state is changed to the ceiling effect mode C (third ceiling effect mode) different from the ceiling effect modes A and B. May be set. In this case, in order to shift from the c time saving state to the b time saving state without interruption, the third effect mode is, for example, an effect mode related to the effect mode performed in the c time reduction state. As a result, it can be made to appear that a state different from the ceiling effect mode is given.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, one jackpot probability selected based on the operation of the operating means (probability setting switch 98) is set from a plurality of different jackpot probabilities, but the presence or absence of the ceiling is determined by the operating means. The number of changes of the special symbol until it reaches the ceiling may be changed based on the operation of the operating means.

In the embodiment, it is configured as a so-called seven-machine type gaming machine, but it is not limited to this, and a specific area is provided inside the large winning opening opened during the small hit game, and the large prize is provided during the small hit game. When a game ball enters the winning opening and the entered game ball passes through the specific area, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer that develops into a big hit game. In this case, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the planned number of times without the occurrence of small hits or big hits, the b time reduction state may be generated as reaching the ceiling.

In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating the game balls enclosed inside. Further, the pachinko machines of the examples and modifications may be applied to so-called managed gaming machines. The management gaming machine restricts access to the main control device from the outside, and specific information (affects the performance of the game) from the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) to the main control device. Information other than information and information that may affect the result of the game) can be transmitted, and the frame control device is connected to the CR unit and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

The correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24 correspond to the "starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "variable starting port", and S570 to S576 of the special symbol variation display related processing. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the process corresponds to the "hit / fail determination means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processes S580 and S584 of the special symbol variation display related processing corresponds to the "stop symbol setting means". Then, the CPU 60a of the main control unit 60 that executes the processes of S582, S590, and S592 of the special symbol variation display-related processing corresponds to the "variation pattern setting means", and S594 of the special symbol variation display-related processing and the special symbol game processing. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the process of S522, the first special symbol display device 31, and the second special symbol display device 32 correspond to the "symbol variation display means", and the main control device 60 that executes the jackpot game process. The CPU 60a corresponds to the "winning game executing means", the RAM 60c corresponds to the "storage means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processing of the jackpot game processing S746 and the time saving flag setting means S610 is the "counting means". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processing of S612 and S614 of the time saving flag setting processing corresponds to the “easy-to-enter state generating means”, and the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the symbol variation effect processing. The CPU 90a, the effect display control device 91, and the effect display device 37 correspond to the “effect execution means”. Further, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the effect mode setting process, the effect display control device 91, and the effect display device 37 correspond to the “effect mode setting means”. Regarding the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem in the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the examples, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and the embodiments are carried out in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you can get it.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper saucer, 12 Lower saucer, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 LED, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal symbol operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st start port, 23a 1st start port switch , 24 2nd start port, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close vane, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 big prize opening, 25a big prize opening switch, 25b open / close plate, 25c big prize opening solenoid, 27 normal winning opening , 27a Ordinary winning opening switch, 29 out opening, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special symbol display number Display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal symbol hold number Display device (normal figure hold number display device), 37 effect display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372a 1st hold symbol, 372b 2nd hold symbol, 38 center accessory, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 payment display device, 53 ball rental button, 53a ball rental switch, 54 payment button, 54a payment switch, 60 main controller, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 Design display device relay terminal board, 63 production relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 72 payout device, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 Full switch, 76 out of ball switch, 77 ball tank, 78 tank rail, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub integrated controller, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 Production display control device, 95 power supply board, 98 probability setting switch, 9 9 RAM clear switch, 100 hole computer.

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A starting port including a variable starting port that changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port,
A stop symbol setting means for setting a stop symbol based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
Fluctuation pattern setting means for setting fluctuation patterns and
A symbol variation display means that displays a symbol in a variable manner based on a variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting means, and then stops and displays the symbol at a stop symbol set by the stop symbol setting means.
When the stop symbol is a predetermined winning symbol, the winning game execution means for executing the winning game and the winning game execution means.
Volatile memory and
A counting means that counts the number of fluctuations of the symbol and stores the counting information of the number of fluctuations in the storage means.
When the number of fluctuations of the symbol specified based on the counting information reaches a predetermined predetermined number of times, a ball entry easy state is generated in which the game ball is easily entered into the variable starting port as a game state. Means for generating an easy-to-enter state and
An effect mode setting means for setting an effect mode according to the game state, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The counting information is initialized based on the execution of the winning game or the clearing of the storage means.
When the winning game is executed, the variation pattern setting means stores in advance the setting information for performing the variation display of the symbol of the scheduled number of times in the special variation pattern in the storage means.
The effect mode setting means makes it easy to enter the ball when the change display of the symbol for the scheduled number of times is performed while the setting information is stored in the storage means and the easy entry state occurs. When the first effect mode is set as the effect mode in the state, and the change display of the symbol at the scheduled number of times is performed in a state where the setting information is not stored in the storage means, and the ball entry easy state occurs. Sets a second effect mode different from the first effect mode as the effect mode in the easy-to-enter state.
Pachinko machine.

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