JP2021176383A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To continue the willingness of playing a game even if winning does not occur through a ready-to-win performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: time-shortening determination means for performing time-shortening determination regarding whether a time-shortening state for reducing variation display time of at least a pattern as compared with a normal state at the time of winning/losing determination; time-shortening state generation means for generating a time-shortening state when a pattern is established and displayed in a time-shortening pattern for showing that a result of time-shortening state generates a time-shortening state in a pattern variation game; ready-to-win performance execution means capable of executing a ready-to-win performance from among a plurality of kinds of ready-to-win performances during a pattern variation game for establishing and displaying a time-shortening pattern for a pattern and during a pattern variation game for establishing and displaying a jackpot pattern for a pattern; and time-shortening performance execution means for executing a time-shortening performance related to a type of a ready-to-win performance executed during a pattern variation game from among the plurality of kinds of ready-to-win performances when a pattern is established and displayed as a time-shortening pattern and time-shortening state occurs in a pattern variation game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

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

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a hit / fail judgment is made based on a game ball entering the starting port, and a big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened when the hit / fail judgment is determined to be a big hit is performed. It is known that the result of the determination is notified by displaying the effect together with the symbol variation. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner and the combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the hit / fail judgment is finally stopped and displayed, if the remaining 1 symbols are aligned, the combination is a big hit. It is described that a reach effect indicating is performed.

JP-A-2019-63034

The player's expectation will be raised by executing the reach effect described above, but if the player does not win after the reach effect, the symbol will be stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a loss, and it seems that nothing has happened as it is. The next symbol change is started at. For this reason, the sense of expectation raised by the reach production is cut off, and if this is repeated, the game interest may be impaired and the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to maintain the motivation to play even if the game is not a big hit after the reach production.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention
A winning / failing determination means for determining the winning / failing based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
A symbol variation game execution means for executing a symbol variation game to be confirmed and displayed after the symbol is variablely displayed, and
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol whose hit / fail determination result indicates a jackpot.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
At the time of the hit / fail determination, a time reduction determination means for determining whether or not to generate a time reduction state in which at least the variation display time of the symbol is shortened from the normal state is used.
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is confirmed and displayed with the time saving symbol indicating that the result of the time saving determination causes the time saving state, the time saving state generating means for generating the time saving state and the time saving state generating means.
A reach capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of reach effects during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the time saving symbol and during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the jackpot symbol. Directing execution means and
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the time reduction symbol and the time reduction state occurs, the time reduction related to the type of the reach effect executed during the symbol variation game among the plurality of types of reach effects. The time-saving effect execution means for executing the effect during the time-saving state,
The gist is to prepare.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, one of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed during a symbol variation game in which a symbol is confirmed and displayed as a time-saving symbol and a symbol variation game in which a symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol. Further, when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a time-saving symbol and a time-saving state occurs, the time-saving effect related to the type of reach effect executed during the symbol variation game is executed during the time-saving state among a plurality of types of reach effects. As a result, even if the reach effect is executed and the game is not a big hit, if the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed, the time saving state is advantageous to the player, so that it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in the sense of expectation. In addition, during the time saving state, the time saving effect related to the reach effect is executed, so that the effect can be enjoyed. Therefore, it is possible to continue the motivation to play even if the hit is not a big hit after the reach production.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a first starting port on which a game ball can always enter and a second starting port on which the possibility of entering the game ball changes, and the time saving determination means is the first starting port. The time reduction determination may be made based on the entry of the game ball into the mouth, and the time reduction determination may not be made based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. The time saving state generating means may generate a time saving state in which the variation display time of the symbol is shortened from the normal state and the possibility of entering the second starting port is higher than the normal state. Further, the time saving state generating means may generate the time saving state when the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed and when the predetermined jackpot game is completed. The time saving state generating means may generate the time saving state when the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed in the normal state, and may not generate the time saving state when the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed in a time saving state other than the normal state. .. The reach effect execution means may execute the reach effect during the symbol variation game in which the time reduction state occurs when the time reduction symbol is confirmed and displayed. The reach effect executing means may execute the reach effect during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed with the missed symbol indicating that the result of the hit / miss determination is missed.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the time saving state ends when the variation display of the symbol is performed a predetermined time saving number of times, and the time saving symbol has a plurality of types of time saving symbols having different time saving times. In each of the plurality of types of reach effects, different expectations are associated with the jackpot expectations displayed by the jackpot symbols, and each of them is associated with any of the plurality of types of time-saving symbols, or the plurality of types of time-saving symbols are associated with each other. The reach effect executing means is associated with the above with different selection ratios, and the time-saving symbol among the plurality of types of reach effects is used as the reach effect during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the time-saving symbol. The reach effect associated with the type of the above may be selected, or the reach effect may be selected according to the selection ratio, and the selected reach effect may be executed. In this way, the reach effect during the symbol variation game, which is stopped and displayed with the time-saving symbol, is selected according to the type of the time-saving symbol when the time-saving state occurs, or is selected at a different selection ratio according to the type of the time-saving symbol. It will be the one that was done. For this reason, the reach effect is associated not only with the jackpot expectation level but also with the number of time reductions. Can be improved.

The gaming machine of the reference invention is
The first starting port where the game ball can always enter, and
The second starting port where the possibility of entering the game ball changes, and
A large winning opening that has a specific area inside, which changes between a state in which the game ball cannot enter and a state in which the game ball can enter.
A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port.
A symbol variation game execution means for executing a symbol variation game to be confirmed and displayed after the symbol is variablely displayed, and
A small hit game execution means for executing a small hit game that opens the large winning opening when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol indicating a small hit as a result of the winning / failing determination.
A jackpot game is executed when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol whose hit / fail determination result indicates a jackpot, and when the game ball that has entered the jackpot in the small hit game passes through the specific area. Game execution means and
The hit / fail determination performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is smaller than the hit / fail determination performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. It is a gaming machine with a high probability of being judged as
At the time of the hit / fail determination, it is determined whether or not a time saving state is generated in which the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port is higher than in the normal state and the variation display time of the symbol is shortened in the normal state. And the time saving judgment means to perform
In the variation display, the time saving state generating means for generating the time saving state when the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the time saving symbol indicating that the result of the time saving determination causes the time saving state.
A reach capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of reach effects during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the time saving symbol and during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the jackpot symbol. Directing execution means and
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the time reduction symbol and the time reduction state occurs, the time reduction related to the type of the reach effect executed during the symbol variation game among the plurality of types of reach effects. The time-saving effect execution means for executing the effect during the time-saving state,
The gist is to prepare.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention, a small hit game is executed in which the large winning opening is opened when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, and when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a large hit symbol, the large winning opening is entered in the small hit game. Ball game When the ball passes through a specific area, a jackpot game is executed, and when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a time-saving symbol, a time-saving state is generated. In addition, one of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a time-saving symbol and during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol. In addition, when a symbol is confirmed and displayed as a time-saving symbol in a symbol-changing game and a time-saving state occurs, a time-saving effect related to the type of reach effect executed during the symbol-changing game is being performed in the time-saving state among a plurality of types of reach effects. To run. As a result, even if the reach effect is executed and the hit is not a big hit, the time saving state is set if the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed, so that it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in the sense of expectation. In addition, during the time saving state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port is higher than in the normal state, and it is determined as a small hit in the hit / fail judgment performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. Since the probability of playing is high, it is possible to increase the expectation that a big hit game will occur from a small hit game. Further, during the time saving state, the time saving effect related to the reach effect is executed, so that the effect can be enjoyed. Therefore, it is possible to continue the motivation to play even if the hit is not a big hit after the reach production.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the motivation to play can be continued even if the game is not a big hit after the reach effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as one Example of this invention. 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 the start winning process. 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 1st special symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol variation display related processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of SP reach. 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 a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of SP reach A, B, C. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state of SP reach A. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state of the revival mode suggestion production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing in a revival mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing in a revival mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the revival effect A, B, C. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the failure mode of the resurrection effect A. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the success mode of the resurrection effect A. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection ratio of SP reach for each type of a time saving symbol. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 120 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game processing of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol variation display related processing of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol variation display related processing of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time saving symbol determination table of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the small hit game processing of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the small hit game processing of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot game processing of 2nd Example.

Next, a mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is an electrical view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structure. 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 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 frame-side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 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.

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. 3) 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. 2, 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. A normal symbol actuating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the accessory 38, a first starting port 23 arranged at the lower part of the game area 21, and an openable second start arranged below the ordinary symbol actuating gate 22. The mouth 24, the large winning opening 25 arranged at the lower right of the game area 21, the normally open normal winning opening 26 arranged at the lower left of the game area 21, and the game ball that did not enter any of the winning openings. It is provided with an out port 29 for collecting the above. 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 starting port 24 is a variable ball entry port (predetermined winning port) configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing member) 24b and an opening / closing blade 24b. A start port solenoid 24c (see FIG. 3) is provided. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal 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 (see FIG. 3) 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. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 25b, and a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 3). 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 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of 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 (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before the specified number is counted. (Round game). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the above round game a plurality of predetermined 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, it is impossible for the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 to 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, the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are variable winning openings, and the game ball can be entered only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit. It becomes.

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 as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is executed. Further, in the embodiment, when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed (stopped) with the predetermined time-saving symbol, the gaming state becomes the time-saving state. 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).

Here, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol which is a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot symbol which is a probability variation jackpot. In the probabilistic jackpot, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol is higher than the normal state until the number of times the variation of the special symbol is displayed reaches a predetermined number (10000 times in the embodiment) as the game state after the jackpot game is completed. In this embodiment, the probability change state set to is generated, and the time saving state is also generated in this embodiment. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol or the special symbol is shorter than that in the normal state, and the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is extended as compared with the normal state. The operating frequency of the electric accessory becomes higher than in the normal state. In this probabilistic state (including the time saving state), when the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number, the probabilistic state ends and returns to the normal state. The normal big hit is a hit mode in which a time saving state occurs until the number of times of variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (100 times in the embodiment) as the game state after the end of the big hit game. In the normal jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game may be changed to the normal state instead of the shortened working hours. Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the normal symbol is constant regardless of the gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability changing state), and is a relatively high probability (for example, 1 / 1.1).

In addition to the jackpot symbol, the special symbol includes a time-saving symbol that generates a time-saving state without generating a jackpot. The time saving state continues until the number of times of variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times, 30 times, 1000 times, etc.), and when the predetermined number of times is reached, the time saving state ends and returns to the normal state.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the first 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). , After the current fluctuation display is completed, the fluctuation 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. On the other hand, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the second 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, four times). , After the current fluctuation display is completed, the fluctuation 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 any of the gate switches 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball, the normal symbol display device 35 repeatedly turns on and off each of the plurality of display units to turn on and off the normal symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner, and 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 371L, 371C, and 371R as pseudo symbols corresponding to the special symbols on the display screen, a reach effect and a notice effect, etc. Various effects such as character effects (display of character 373) are displayed. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in the figure, three left, middle, and right effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R composed of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, and the like are displayed in the central portion of the display screen of the effect display device 37. 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, and the effect symbol 371C in the inside does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R (for example, "767"), When it is out of reach (out of reach) and the inner effect symbols 371C match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R (for example, "777"), it is a big hit. Further, when the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, "7 ★ 7"), the time is shortened. The reach includes a normal reach, an SP reach that develops from the normal reach, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a reserved symbol 372 is also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 37. The reserved symbol 372 is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol when the current gaming state is the normal state. That is, when the current gaming state is the normal state, each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the first special symbol, one additional ball is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and the first special symbol is displayed. Every time the fluctuation display is started, it is erased one by one from the side opposite to the start ball entry. Further, the reserved symbol 372 becomes a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state. That is, when the game state is in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, each time the game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the second special symbol, one additional ball is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and the second special symbol is displayed. Every time the fluctuation display of is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side from the time of starting and entering the ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, 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 (not shown) is provided. 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. 3).

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, 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, a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23, and a second. 2 The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the 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 26. A detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 26a or the like for detecting the entry of a ball is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. 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.

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 based on the rotation amount signal. When the launch control device 80 is not inputting the touch signal or inputting the launch stop signal, the launch control device 80 stops driving 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 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 and lamps 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.

[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. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol includes a jackpot symbol and a time-saving symbol. On the other hand, the second special symbol includes the jackpot symbol and does not include the time saving symbol. The jackpot probability of the first special symbol and the jackpot probability of the second special symbol are 1/300 when the game state is the normal state and when the time saving state is not in the probability change state, and the game state is in the probability change state. In some cases, it is 1/30. Further, the time saving probability of the first special symbol (probability that the time saving state occurs without going through the big hit) is 1/150. The probability that the game state shifts to the probable change state (including the time saving state) after the big hit occurs (the probability of drawing the probable change big hit symbol among the big hit symbols) is 65%, and the probable change state is the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol. Continues until the number reaches 10,000 times, that is, until the next big hit is practically made.

In addition, the winning probability of a normal symbol is 1 / 1.1 regardless of the gaming state. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds when the game state is the normal state, and 1 second when the game state is the time saving state. Then, the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is opened once for a maximum of 0.1 seconds when the gaming state is in the normal state, and when the gaming state is in the time saving state. Is released once for a maximum of 5.8 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game state is the normal state, the game is advanced by hitting left, and when the game ball enters the first start port 23, the variation display of the first special symbol is started. NS. When the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is set and the jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened is executed. At the large winning opening 25, it is not possible to enter a game ball by hitting left, and it is possible to enter a game ball by hitting right. Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits the right to digest the jackpot game.

When the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the probability variation jackpot symbol in the normal state, the probability variation state is entered after the jackpot game is completed, and a time saving state also occurs. Therefore, when the normal symbol is won, the second starting port 24 is opened. The time has been extended. Therefore, the player can easily put the game ball into the second starting port 24 by hitting the right side. When the game ball enters the second starting port 24, the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Then, when the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the probabilistic jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is in the probabilistic state. You can get a ball.

Further, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the normal jackpot symbol in the normal state, the time is shortened after the jackpot game is completed. Further, in the embodiment, the first special symbol includes the reduced working hours symbol, and when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the reduced working hours symbol, the game shifts to the reduced working hours state without executing the jackpot game. In the time saving state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 24 as compared with the normal state, and the second special symbol can be frequently changed and displayed, so that the player reduces the number of balls held. You can expect a big hit without any problems. It should be noted that the time saving state is not limited to the time saving symbol, and the time saving state may be generated when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed with a specific outlier symbol.

[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. 6 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 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the starting winning processing (S130). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol per game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), and the big hit game process (S170). In this embodiment, the time required for the processing of S110 to S170 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.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. The random numbers for determination include, for example, a random number for jackpot determination used for jackpot determination performed based on the entry of a game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24), and a game to the start port. A random number for time saving judgment used for time saving judgment performed based on the entry of a ball, and a special figure display device (first special figure display device 31 or second special figure display device 32) when the result of big hit judgment is a big hit. Random number for determining the jackpot symbol used to determine the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the When the random number for determining the time saving symbol, the jackpot judgment, and the time saving judgment are all wrong, the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) is stopped and displayed. Random numbers for determining the deviation symbols used to determine the deviation symbols to be made, random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern used for determining the fluctuation display pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, and whether or not the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 22. Examples include a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is used for determination. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S120 detects the state of various sensors (gate switch 22a, first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, large winning opening switch 25a, normal winning opening switch 26a, etc.) and determines the RAM 60c. Save in the state storage area of. Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by any of the above-mentioned switches, and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, a ball entry command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90. Further, among the above-mentioned switches, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the switches related to the prize ball (first start port switch 23a, second start port switch 24a, large prize opening switch 25a, normal prize opening switch 26a). If it is determined that the prize ball has been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information 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 (S130).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, 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 judgment random number acquired in S206, the above-mentioned big hit judgment random number, time saving judgment random number, big hit symbol determination random number, time saving symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. Information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol can be given. 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 hold symbol 372 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 hold symbol 372 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 (S140).

[Normal symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0. If it is determined that the number of holdings is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds is greater than the value 0, the number of holds is decremented by a value of 1 to determine whether the normal symbol is correct or not, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the result of the determination. .. The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol acquired based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22 with the hit value included in the hit judgment table of the normal symbol. When the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a miss. In this embodiment, a normal symbol hit determination table with a constant hit probability (for example, 1 / 1.1) is used regardless of the gaming state. When the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit, the hit symbol is determined to be the stop symbol, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong, the missed symbol is determined to be the stop symbol. Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, and when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. The fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) in the normal state, and shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) in the short time state. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the determined stop symbol. When the stopped-displayed normal symbol is a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a missed symbol. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed normal symbol is a hit symbol, the opening time of the second start port 24 is set as a hit, the opening operation of the second start port 24 is started, and the normal symbol game process is completed. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to a short time (for example, 0.1 second x 1 time) in the normal state, and extended to a long time (for example, 5.8 seconds x 1 time) in the short time state. Will be done. Further, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is performed by opening the opening / closing blade 24b to the left and right by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 24c as described above. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the open operation. If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the open operation, the normal symbol hitting game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, it is specified whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening operation has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game processing. It is determined whether or not a number (for example, 4) of game balls has entered the second starting port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24. It ends once. On the other hand, it may be determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or it is determined that a specified number of game balls have already entered the second starting port 24 even before the opening time reaches the set time. Then, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is terminated (the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is terminated), and the normal symbol hitting game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next special symbol game processing (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
8 and 9 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (S300). 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. In this embodiment, 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 (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not a value 1, it is determined that the jackpot game is not in progress, and whether or not one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in variable display (S302), and the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Whether or not (S304) is determined. If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the finalized symbol display, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). 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 (S308), and the second special symbol is read. The variation display-related process for performing the variation display of (S310) is executed (S310), 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 (S312). 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 (S314), and the first special symbol is read. The variation display-related process for performing the variation display of (S316) is executed (S316), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S312 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S306 to S316, 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 variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S316 and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S310 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol variation display-related processing, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the second special symbol variation display-related processing.

In the first special symbol variation display-related process of FIG. 10, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (low probability state), that is, whether or not it is in the normal state or the time saving state (S400). .. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0, a jackpot determination process (success / rejection determination) for low probability with a low probability of jackpot is performed based on the random number for determination of success / failure read in S314 (S402), and the probability variation flag is a value. If it is determined to be 1 (high probability state, probability variation state), a high probability jackpot determination process with a high jackpot probability is performed based on the hit / fail determination random number read in S314 (S404). The jackpot determination process of the first special symbol is performed by comparing the read jackpot determination random number with the jackpot value included in the jackpot determination table, and when the jackpot determination random number matches any of the jackpot values, it is determined to be a jackpot. If they do not match, it is judged that it is not a big hit. As the jackpot determination table, when the probability variation flag is 0, a jackpot determination table for low probability with a small jackpot value is used, and when the probability variation flag is a value 1, a jackpot determination table for high probability with a large jackpot value is used. When the jackpot determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (S406).

When it is determined in S406 that the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol read in S314 (S408). In this process, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 12A are used to determine the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the game state (time reduction state, after the jackpot game is completed). This is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols having different probabilistic states). As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is a special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol that executes a 4R jackpot game as a jackpot game and shortens the game state after the jackpot game is completed, and an 8R jackpot game as a jackpot game. 1_Probability change jackpot symbol A and 12R jackpot game as a jackpot game are executed and the game state after the jackpot game is set to the probability change state. Includes probabilistic jackpot symbol B. The special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol and the special figure 1_probability variable jackpot symbol A and B are selected at a ratio of 35%, 45%, and 20%, respectively. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game, which sets the game state after the jackpot game ends. When the jackpot symbol is determined, the random number for determining the variation pattern is read out as the variation display time (big hit variation pattern) of the first special symbol from the start of the variation display of the first special symbol to the final display of the determined jackpot symbol. And the jackpot variation pattern table (S410).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S406 that the result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit, the time reduction determination process is performed based on the time reduction determination random number read in S314 (S412). The time saving judgment process is performed by comparing the read time saving judgment random number with the hit value included in the time saving judgment table. If not, it is judged that there is no time reduction. In addition, the time saving determination may be performed by using the big hit determination random number instead of the time saving determination random number. When the time saving judgment is performed using the random number for big hit judgment, the hit value of the time saving judgment is determined from the values other than the hit value of the big hit judgment. When the time reduction determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the time reduction determination process has a time reduction (S414).

When it is determined in S414 that the result of the time saving determination process is that there is a time saving, the time saving symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the time saving symbol read in S314 (S416). This process is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of time-saving symbols having different number of time-savings by using the time-saving symbol determination random number and the time-saving symbol determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 12 (b). .. The number of time reductions is the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time reduction state, and when the time reduction symbol is confirmed and displayed, a predetermined value is set according to the time reduction symbol. As shown in the figure, the time-saving symbols include special figure 1_time-saving symbol A having 10 times of time reduction, special figure 1_time-saving symbol B having 30 times of time-saving, and special figure 1_time-saving symbol C having 1000 times of time-saving. ,including. Special figure 1_time saving symbols A, B, and C are selected at a ratio of 60%, 30%, and 10%, respectively. In addition, the time reduction number of times may be set in advance to the time reduction determination random number (which may be a big hit determination random number as described above) used for the time reduction determination. In that case, it is a process of determining the time saving symbol according to the set time saving number of times. Next, it is determined whether or not both the time saving flag and the probability variation flag have a value of 0 (S418). The time saving flag is set to a value 1 if the current gaming state is in the time saving state, and is set to a value 0 if it is not in the time saving state. The probabilistic flag is set to a value 1 if the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and is set to a value 0 if it is not in the probabilistic state. Therefore, it can be said that the determination of S418 determines whether or not the current gaming state is neither the reduced working hours state nor the probabilistic state, that is, the normal state. If it is determined that both the time saving flag and the probability variation flag have a value of 0, the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol (time saving fluctuation) from the start of the variation display of the first special symbol to the final display of the determined time saving symbol. The pattern) is determined using the read random number for determining the variation pattern and the time saving variation pattern table (S420).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S414 that the result of the time reduction determination process is neither the time reduction nor the time reduction, that is, neither the big hit nor the time reduction, the deviation symbol is determined (S422), and the deviation fluctuation pattern is determined (S424). Further, if it is determined in S418 that at least one of the time saving flag and the probability change flag has a value of 1 (the current gaming state is the time saving state or the probability change state), the deviation variation pattern is determined (S424). That is, when the current game state is a time saving state or a probability change state, even if the time saving determination process determines that there is a time saving and the time saving symbol is determined, the time saving is invalid and the deviation pattern is determined. be. In the fluctuation pattern determination processing of S410, S420, and S430, it is assumed that a fluctuation pattern table in which the gaming state is different between the normal state and the time saving state is used. In the normal state where the game progresses mainly with the first special symbol, the big hit fluctuation pattern table for the normal state is used when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and when the result of the time reduction judgment is a time reduction, it is for the normal state. It is assumed that the time saving fluctuation pattern table of the above is used, and in the case of deviation, the deviation fluctuation pattern table for the normal state is used.

Here, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination processing of S410 and the time reduction fluctuation pattern determination processing of S420, a fluctuation pattern with any SP reach is determined among a plurality of types of SP reach developed from the normal reach. Further, even in the deviation pattern determination process of S424, the variation pattern accompanied by SP reach may be determined. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the types of SP reach. As shown, it has three types of SP reach A to C as a plurality of types of SP reach. The contents of each SP reach will be described later. For SP reach A, B, and C, fluctuation patterns with each SP reach are selected so that the jackpot reliability (expectation) is 20%, 40%, and 80%, respectively. Further, the time saving symbols corresponding to each of the SP reach A, B, and C are predetermined. For example, the SP reach A is associated with the special figure 1_time saving symbol A having a time saving number of 10 times, and the time saving number is 30 times. SP reach B is associated with the special figure 1_time saving symbol B, and SP reach C is associated with the special drawing 1_time saving symbol C having 1000 times of time saving. Therefore, in the time saving variation pattern determination process of S420, the variation pattern with SP reach associated with the time saving symbol determined in S416 is selected. Further, the jackpot reliability is associated in the order of SP reach C, B, A from the highest, and the number of time reductions is associated in the order of SP reach C, B, A from the highest. That is, the higher the jackpot reliability of SP reach A, B, and C, the greater the number of time reductions corresponding to them.

When the finalized symbol and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol are determined in this way, the variation display of the first special symbol is started (S426), the number of reserved first special symbols is decremented by a value of 1, and the first The display of the special figure reservation number display device 33 is updated (S428). Clear the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time with the update of the hold number of the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol change instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S430), and the first special symbol change display-related processing is terminated. The variation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the time reduction determination, the variation display time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol, the finalized symbol (big hit symbol, the time reduction symbol, or the missed symbol).

In the second special symbol variation display-related process of FIG. 11, the same process as the first special symbol variation display-related process is performed except that the process related to the time saving determination is not performed. That is, in the second special symbol variation display-related processing, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (S450). If it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0, a jackpot determination process (success / rejection determination) for low probability is performed based on the random number for determination of success / failure read in S308 (S452), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, it is determined. The jackpot determination process for high probability is performed based on the hit / fail determination random number read in S308 (S454), and it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (S456).

When it is determined in S406 that the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol read in S308 (S458). This process uses the random number for determining the jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 12 (c) to determine the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed (time reduction state, This is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols having different probabilistic states). Like the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol includes the special diagram 2_normal jackpot symbol, the special diagram 2_probability variation jackpot symbol A, and the special diagram 2_probability variation jackpot symbol B. FIG. 2_normal jackpot symbol and special diagram 2_probability variation jackpot symbol A and B are selected at a ratio of 35%, 35%, and 30%, respectively. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game, which sets the game state after the jackpot game ends. When the jackpot symbol is determined, the random number for determining the variation pattern is read out as the variation display time (big hit variation pattern) of the second special symbol from the start of the variation display of the second special symbol to the final display of the determined jackpot symbol. And the jackpot variation pattern table (S460). On the other hand, if it is determined in S406 that the result of the jackpot determination process is not a jackpot, the missed symbol is determined (S462), and the missed fluctuation pattern is determined (S464). In the fluctuation pattern determination processing of S460 and S464, it is assumed that a fluctuation pattern table in which the gaming state is different between the normal state and the time saving state is used. In the case of a time-saving state in which the game progresses mainly in the second special symbol, the jackpot fluctuation pattern table for the time-saving state is used when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and the deviation variation pattern table for the time-saving state is used in the case of a loss. It shall be used. Furthermore, by using different time saving flags, the time saving state caused by the big hit game that occurs after the end of the big hit game and the time saving state caused by the time saving symbol that occurs in the final display of the time saving symbol without executing the big hit game can be used. It may be possible to manage whether or not the time is shortened. In such a case, not only the variation pattern table different between the normal state and the time saving state is set, but also the variation pattern table different between the time saving state caused by the big hit game and the time saving state caused by the time saving symbol is set. You may use it.

When the finalized symbol and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the second special symbol are determined in this way, the variation display of the second special symbol is started (S466), the number of reserved second special symbols is decremented by a value of 1, and the second special symbol is decremented. The display of the special figure reservation number display device 34 is updated (S468). Clear the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time with the update of the hold number of the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol change instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S470), and the second special symbol change display related process is terminated. The variation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the variation display time (variation pattern) of the second special symbol, the finalized symbol (big hit symbol or the missed symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 8 and 9, 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 S302. 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 (S318). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in any of S410, S420, S424, S460, and S464, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started to determine whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. This can be done by comparing the elapsed time from and the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation 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 (S320), and the finalized symbol of the special symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed (S322). 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 confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S324). Here, the finalized symbol display time is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time 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 S304 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S324, it is determined again whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is determined. When it is determined that the display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S326), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S328).

When it is determined in S328 that the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol, in order to generate a jackpot, the condition device is started to operate (S330), the accessory continuous operation device is started to operate (S332), and the jackpot flag is set to a value. 1 is set (S334). In order to stop the probability change function and the time saving function during the big hit game, the probability change flag is set to a value of 0 when the probability change flag is a value of 1 (S336, S338), and the time saving flag is set to a value of 0 when the time saving flag is a value of 1 (S340). , S342), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S368), and the special symbol game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation flag, and the value of the 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 S170.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S328 that the confirmed symbol is not a jackpot symbol, whether or not the confirmed symbol is a time-saving symbol (S344) and whether or not both the time-saving flag and the probability variation flag have a value of 0 (S346) are determined. judge. It is determined that the confirmed symbol is not the time-saving symbol, or even if the confirmed symbol is the time-saving symbol, at least one of the time-saving flag and the probability-changing flag has a value of 1 (the current gaming state is the time-saving state or the probability-changing state). If it is determined, the process proceeds to S352. Further, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol is the time saving symbol and both the time saving flag and the probability variation flag have a value of 0, the time saving flag is set to the value 1 (S348), and the time saving counter is set to a predetermined value according to the time saving symbol. (For example, a value of 10, a value of 30, and a value of 1000) are set (S350). In this embodiment, since the second special symbol does not include the time-saving symbol, when the target of the current special symbol game processing is the second special symbol, it is not determined as the time-saving symbol in S344, and therefore S344 to S350. Processing may be omitted.

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 1 (in the probability variation state) (S352), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0, the process proceeds to S360. 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 (S354), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S356). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the probability variation state, and the probability variation counter indicates the end of the jackpot game executed by confirming and displaying the first special symbol as the jackpot symbol. Sometimes a predetermined value is set. In this embodiment, if the player wins the jackpot, the value of 10,000 is set, so that the probability variation state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot is drawn. If it is determined that the probability change counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to the next S360 while maintaining the probability change state, and if it is determined that the probability change counter is a value 0, the probability change flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the probability change state. (S358).

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 1 (during the time saving state) (S360), and if it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 0 instead of a value 1, the process proceeds to S368. When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, the time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S362), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S364). Here, the time-saving counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time-saving state, and the time-saving counter is a big hit at the end of the big hit game executed by confirming and displaying the special symbol as the big hit symbol. A predetermined value (value 100 or value 10000) corresponding to the symbol is set, and when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the time saving symbol, the predetermined value (for example, value 10 or value 30, value 1000) corresponding to the time saving symbol is set. Set. If it is determined that the time saving counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to S368 while maintaining the time saving state, and if it is determined that the time saving counter is a value 0, the time saving flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the time saving state (S366). , The game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S368), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

[Big hit game processing]
14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big hit game process of S180, 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) (S500). 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 (S502), whether or not the jackpot game start effect is being produced (S504), and whether or not the jackpot game end effect is being produced. Whether or not (S506) and whether or not the interval between openings is in progress (S508) are determined respectively. If any of S502 to S508 is negatively determined, the jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S510) 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 S504 that the jackpot game start effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed. (S512). 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. (S514), the jackpot game process is completed.

When the big winning opening 25 is opened, the next time the big hit game process is executed, the big winning opening 25 is determined to be open in S502, so that the big winning opening 25a is based on the detection signal from the big winning opening switch 25a. Whether or not the number of game balls entering the mouth 25 has reached the specified number (9 in the example) (S516), and the elapsed time (opening time) after opening the large winning mouth 25 is the maximum opening time. It is determined whether or not (28 seconds in the embodiment) has been reached (S518). 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 (S520), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S522). Since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set by the jackpot symbols (special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol and special figure 1_probability variable jackpot symbol A and B, special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol, special figure 2_probability variable jackpot symbol A and B), Whether or not the current round game is the final round is determined 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 (S524), and the jackpot game process is terminated. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S508 that the opening interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the opening interval time has elapsed (S526). 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. (S514), 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 S522 that this round game is the final round, the big hit game end effect command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. (S528), 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 S506 that the jackpot game end effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed. (S530). 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 (S532), and the conditions are met. The operation of the device is stopped (S534). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol that triggered the occurrence of the jackpot this time is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S536). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol, a value 1 is set in the probability variation flag (S538) and a predetermined value (value 10000 in the embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter in order to generate a probability variation state. The setting process is performed (S540), and in order to generate the time saving state, the time saving flag is set to the value 1 (S542), and the time saving counter is set to a predetermined value (value 10000 in the embodiment). (S544). On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, a value 1 is set in the time saving flag (S546) and a predetermined value (value 100 in the embodiment) is set in the time saving counter in order to generate a time saving state. The time reduction counter setting process is performed (S548). As described above, when different time saving flags are used for the time saving state caused by the big hit game and the time saving state caused by the time saving symbol, for example, in S542 and S546, the first time saving flag is set to the value 1 and the special symbol is set. In S348 of the game processing, the second time saving flag may be set to a value of 1. Then, the value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S550), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S552), 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, and the value of the jackpot flag.

Next, the process executed by 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 a hold number instruction command (first special symbol, second special symbol, normal symbol) and a special symbol change instruction command (first special symbol). There are a symbol, a second special symbol), a symbol stop command, a game state specification command, a jackpot start command, a round command, a jackpot end command, and the like. The sub-integrated control device 90 executes various effect processing based on the reception of these commands. Although not shown, the sub-integrated control device 90 sets different effect modes for the normal state, the time saving state, and the probabilistic state based on the received game state designation command. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 displays the hold symbol 372 on the display screen of the effect display device 37 based on the received hold number instruction command. Further, in the jackpot game effect processing, the effect display device 37 starts the jackpot game effect at the start of the jackpot game, and executes the process of ending the jackpot game effect at the end of the jackpot game. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing executed by the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90. This process is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every several ms).

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
In the symbol variation effect processing of FIGS. 16 and 17, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the resurrection mode flag has a value of 0 (S600). As will be described later, the resurrection mode flag is set to a value 1 when the resurrection mode starts based on the confirmation display of the time saving symbol, and is set to a value 0 if the resurrection mode is not in progress. If it is determined that the resurrection mode flag has a value of 1, the effect processing during the resurrection mode, which will be described later, is executed (S602), and the symbol variation effect process ends.

Further, when it is determined that the revival mode flag has a value of 0, a variation instruction command (first) transmitted by the main control device 60 in S430 of the first special symbol variation display related process and S470 of the second special symbol variation display related process. It is determined whether or not the special figure variation instruction command or the second special figure variation instruction command) has been received (S604), and if it is determined that the command has not been received, the process proceeds to S620. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation instruction command has been received, whether or not the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment or the time reduction judgment included in the current fluctuation instruction command is a big hit symbol (S606) and whether or not it is a time reduction symbol (S608). , Are determined respectively. If it is determined in S606 that it is a jackpot symbol, a jackpot symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (S610). When it is determined in S608 that the symbol is a time saving symbol, it is further determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation instruction command this time is a time saving fluctuation pattern (S612). The symbol is determined (S614). If it is determined in S606 and S608 that it is neither a big hit symbol nor a time saving symbol, or if it is determined in S612 that it is not a time saving fluctuation pattern but an out-of-time fluctuation pattern, the out-of-order symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S616). Next, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol included in the variation instruction command this time (S618). When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are determined, the variable display of the effect symbol is started (S620). As described above, the fluctuation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot judgment, the result of the time reduction judgment, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the confirmed symbol (normal jackpot symbol, the probability variation jackpot symbol, the time reduction symbol or the off symbol), and the like. included. Therefore, the effect symbol can be determined by determining the final symbol of the special symbol or the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol from the effect symbol setting table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. The effect pattern can be determined by determining the effect pattern corresponding to the current gaming state and the variation pattern of the special symbol from the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. Further, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is accompanied by any of the above-mentioned SP reach A to C, the SP reach pattern that develops into SP reach A to C is determined.

If it is determined in S618 that the symbol variation effect is started or that the variation instruction command is not received in S604, then it is determined whether or not the effect pattern this time is the SP reach pattern and the SP reach start timing. (S622) If it is determined that the pattern is not the SP reach pattern, or if it is determined that the SP reach pattern is not the start timing of the SP reach, the process proceeds to S634. On the other hand, if it is determined that the SP reach pattern is the start timing of the SP reach and the current SP reach is SP reach A (“YES” in S624), SP reach A is started (S628). If the SP reach this time is SP reach B (“YES” in S626), SP reach B is started (S630). If the SP reach this time is SP reach C instead of SP reach A and B (“NO” in S626), SP reach C is started (S632).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of SP reach A, B, and C. As described above, the reach effect is performed in a state where the left effect symbol 371L and the right effect symbol 371R match and the middle effect symbol 371C is scrolled, and SP reach A to C are developed from the reach effect. It is a production that was done. In SP reach A, as shown in FIG. 18A, the main character character 373K confronts the enemy character 373A of the karateka, and a production (karate confrontation (first) reach) is performed to indicate the success or failure depending on the outcome of the confrontation. In SP reach B, as shown in FIG. 18B, the main character character 373K confronts the boxer's enemy character 373B, and a production (boxing confrontation (second) reach) is performed to indicate the success or failure depending on the outcome of the confrontation. In SP Reach C, as shown in FIG. 18C, the main character 373T (Tatsuyoshi) takes on the challenge of catching the object 374, and the success or failure of the challenge indicates the success or failure (Tatsuyoshi Challenge (3rd) Reach). Is done.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the production pattern this time is the SP reach pattern and the result notification timing of the SP reach (S634), and it is determined that the effect pattern is not the SP reach pattern, or even if it is the SP reach pattern, the SP reach. If it is determined that the result is not the notification timing, the process proceeds to S644. On the other hand, if it is determined that the SP reach pattern is the SP reach result notification timing, it is determined whether or not the current variation pattern is the jackpot variation pattern (S636). This determination can be made based on whether or not the fluctuation pattern included in the current fluctuation instruction command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern. If it is determined in S636 that the pattern is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the result of SP reach is displayed in a successful mode (S638), and the process proceeds to S644. On the other hand, if it is determined in S636 that it is not a jackpot fluctuation pattern, that is, it is either a time-saving fluctuation pattern or an out-of-order fluctuation pattern, the SP reach result is displayed in a failure mode (S640), and a resurrection mode suggestion effect is started (S642). .. In the case of deviation, the revival mode suggestion effect is not limited to the one that is started every time, and the revival mode suggestion effect may not be started (executed). In addition, the revival mode suggestion effect is performed as a continuation of the executed SP reach, and is a mode corresponding to the type of the executed SP reach.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the state of SP reach A, and FIG. 20 is an explanatory view showing an example of the state of the revival mode suggestion effect. In SP reach A, after the reach effect is started as shown in FIG. 18 (a), the main character 373K and the enemy character 373A are confronted with each other (FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b)). Then, at the result notification timing, in the case of a big hit, the result is displayed in a successful manner in which the main character 373K defeats the enemy character 373A (S638 in FIG. 17, 19 (c1) in FIG. 17). Further, in the case of a short time or a short time, the result is displayed in a failure mode in which the main character 373K is defeated by the enemy character 373A (S640 in FIG. 17, 19 (c2) in FIG. 17). In addition, the revival mode suggestion effect started in S642 of FIG. 17 is an effect of reviving the defeated hero character 373K by repeatedly hitting the effect buttons 16 (FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b)). In SP reach B and C other than SP reach A, the result notification of the success mode, the result notification of the failure mode, and the revival mode suggestion effect are performed according to the respective production contents, but the illustration is omitted.

Next, in S320 of the special symbol game processing, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received (S644), and if it is determined that the command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, it is determined whether or not the success mode of S638 is being displayed (S646), and if it is determined that the success mode is being displayed, it is determined that the jackpot symbol determined in S612 (for example). , "777") is stopped and displayed to end the symbol variation effect (S648), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S646 that the success mode is not being displayed, it is determined whether or not the resurrection mode suggestion effect of S642 is being executed (S650), and if it is determined that the resurrection mode suggestion effect is being executed, this time. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a time-saving fluctuation pattern (S652). If it is determined that the pattern is a time-saving fluctuation pattern, the revival mode entry success (success mode) is displayed in the revival mode suggestion effect (S654, FIG. 20 (c2)), and the time-saving symbol determined in S614 (for example, "7 ★ 7"). ) Is stopped and displayed to end the symbol variation effect (S656), the resurrection mode is started with the resurrection mode flag set to a value of 1 (S658), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. In addition, the revival mode that shifts when the revival mode is successfully entered is a mode corresponding to the type of SP reach executed. Further, if it is determined in S652 that the pattern is not a time-saving fluctuation pattern but an out-of-time fluctuation pattern, a resurrection mode entry failure (failure mode) is displayed in the resurrection mode suggestion effect (S660, FIG. 20 (c1)), and the deviation determined in S616. The symbol (for example, "767") is stopped and displayed to end the symbol variation effect (S662), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. Further, if it is determined in S650 that the revival mode suggestion effect is not being executed, the variation effect related to the deviation variation pattern that does not result in SP reach is being performed. Therefore, the deviation symbol determined in S616 is stopped and displayed, and the symbol variation effect is terminated ( S662), the symbol variation effect processing is completed.

When the resurrection mode is started with the resurrection mode flag set to a value of 1 in S658, it is determined in S600 of the symbol variation effect processing that the resurrection mode flag is a value 1, and the effect processing in the resurrection mode of S602 is executed. 21 and 22 are flowcharts showing an example of the effect processing in the resurrection mode. In the effect processing during the resurrection mode, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the resurrection effect is being displayed (S700), and if it is determined that the resurrection effect is being displayed, the process of S714 is performed. move on. If it is determined in S700 that the resurrection effect is not being displayed, whether or not SP reach A is executed (S702) and whether or not SP reach B is executed (S704) in the SP reach before the start of the resurrection effect is determined. Judge each. When it is determined that the SP reach A has been executed in S702, the resurrection effect A related to the SP reach A is displayed (S706). Further, when it is determined that the SP reach B has been executed in S704, the resurrection effect B related to the SP reach B is displayed (S708). Further, when it is determined that SP reach A and B are not executed in S702 and S704, that is, SP reach C is executed, the resurrection effect C related to SP reach C is displayed (S710). When any of the revival effects A to C is displayed in S706 to S710, the number of time reductions is displayed as the remaining number N of the number of symbol fluctuations during the revival effect (S712).

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the resurrection effects A, B, and C, FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a failure mode of the resurrection effect A, and FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a success mode of the resurrection effect A. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example. As shown in FIG. 23A, the revival effect A is an effect in which the same main character 373K and enemy character 373A as SP reach A appear, and the confrontation between the two continues. As shown in FIG. 23B, the revival effect B is an effect in which the same main character 373K and enemy character 373B as SP reach B appear, and the confrontation between the two continues. As shown in FIG. 23 (c), the revival production C is a production in which the same main character 373T (Tatsuyoshi) as SP Reach C appears, and the challenge of catching the object 374 continues. In this way, the revival productions A, B, and C are in the revival mode because the characters appearing in the SP reach A, B, and C are continuously made to appear and the production is continued to be related to each SP reach. Will have a series of productions during SP reach.

Next, a variation instruction command (first special symbol variation instruction command or second special symbol variation) transmitted by the main controller 60 in S430 of the first special symbol variation display-related process or S470 of the second special symbol variation display-related process. It is determined whether or not the instruction command) has been received (S714), and if it is determined that the command has not been received, the process proceeds to S728. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination included in the variation instruction command this time is a jackpot symbol (S716). If it is determined that it is a jackpot symbol, a jackpot symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S718), and if it is determined that it is not a jackpot symbol, a symbol that deviates from the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined (S720). In addition, the revival effect mode is a mode performed in the time saving state by confirming the time saving symbol, and during the time saving state, the game mainly progresses in the second special symbol, and the game is performed in the first special symbol. However, the time saving fluctuation pattern is not set. Therefore, if it is not a big hit symbol in S716, it is determined that it is a missed symbol. When the stop symbol is determined, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol included in the current variation instruction command (S722), and the variation display of the effect symbol is started (S724). ), The display of the remaining number N is updated by decrementing the remaining number N by the value 1 (S726, FIG. 24 (a), FIG. 25 (a)), and the process proceeds to S728.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S320 of the special symbol game processing (S728), and if it is determined that the command has not been received, the effect processing during the revival mode is terminated. .. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination in the symbol variation effect this time is a big hit (S730). If it is determined that it is not a big hit, the out-of-order symbol determined in S720 is stopped and displayed to end the symbol variation effect (S732), and it is determined whether or not the remaining number of times is 0 (value 0) (S734). If it is determined that the remaining number of times is not 0, the effect processing in the revival mode is terminated. If the symbol variation is repeated in the effect processing during the resurrection mode and it is determined in S734 that the remaining number of times is 0 without determining that it is a big hit in S730, the result of the resurrection effect is displayed in a failure mode (S736, FIG. 24 (S736, FIG. 24). b), (c)), the resurrection mode flag is set to a value of 0, the resurrection mode is terminated (S738), and the effect processing during the resurrection mode is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S730 that the jackpot is a big hit, the jackpot symbol determined in S718 is stopped and displayed to end the symbol variation effect (S740), and the result of the resurrection effect is displayed in a successful mode (S742, FIG. 25 (b). ), (C)), the resurrection mode flag is set to a value of 0, the resurrection mode is terminated (S738), and the effect processing during the resurrection mode is terminated. When the revival mode is terminated, the effect display device 37 starts the jackpot game effect at the start of the jackpot game. When a big hit game effect is started by a big hit during the revival mode, the effect mode of the big hit game effect may also be an effect related to the revival mode. By doing this, the SP reach, the resurrection mode, and the jackpot game production become related productions, and it is also an impression during the jackpot game that the jackpot was obtained during the resurrection mode without becoming a jackpot in the SP reach. Since it can be attached, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment described above executes any of SP reach A to C during the symbol variation game in which the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed and during the symbol variation game in which the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. In addition, during the revival mode (during the time saving state) when the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed, the revival effect (time saving effect) related to the SP reach executed during the symbol variation game is executed. As a result, even if SP reach is executed and a big hit does not occur, it is possible to suppress a significant decrease in expectation if the revival mode occurs. In addition, during the resurrection mode, the resurrection effect related to SP reach is executed, so that the effect can be enjoyed. Therefore, it is possible to continue the motivation to play even if the hit is not a big hit after the reach production.

Further, the SP reach A to C are associated with different jackpot expectations (reliability) and are associated with any of the special figures 1_time reduction symbols A to C having different time reduction times, and the time reduction for definite display is displayed. SP reach according to the symbol is executed. For this reason, each SP reach is associated not only with the jackpot expectation but also with the number of time reductions. Therefore, the player should pay attention to which SP reach is executed to improve the game interest. Can be done.

In the first embodiment, SP reach A to C are not limited to this, and the higher the jackpot reliability, the smaller the number of time reductions, and the higher the jackpot reliability, the smaller the number of time reductions. It may be assumed that there is no relation between the reliability and the number of time reductions.

In the first embodiment, the SP reach A to C are associated with any one of the time-saving symbols, but the present invention is not limited to this, and different selection ratios may be determined depending on the type of the time-saving symbol. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the selection ratio of SP reach for each type of time-saving symbol. As shown in the figure, the selection ratio of each SP reach is determined for each type of time-saving symbol. For example, in the special figure 1_time saving symbol A, 60% is associated with SP reach A, 30% is associated with SP reach B, and 10% is associated with SP reach C. In the special figure 1_time saving symbol B, 10% is associated with SP reach A, 60% is associated with SP reach B, and 30% is associated with SP reach C. In the special figure 1_time saving symbol C, 30% is associated with SP reach A, 10% is associated with SP reach B, and 60% is associated with SP reach C. By doing so, it is possible to suggest the number of time reductions by the type of SP reach as in the embodiment, so that the player can pay attention to which SP reach is executed.

In the first embodiment, the number of time reductions (remaining number N) is counted down during the revival mode, but the countdown is not limited to this, and the countup may be performed. Further, in the case of FIG. 26 in which the SP reach and the revival effect are not associated with the time reduction number (time reduction symbol) on a one-to-one basis, the count-up time reduction number is a predetermined number (10 times in the above-described embodiment). When it reaches (30 times), it may be possible to perform a fanning effect that encourages whether the time saving state ends or continues.

In the first embodiment, it was executed when SP reach A to C were big hits, when the time was shortened, and when it was off, but it is not limited to this, and it was executed when SP reach A to C were big hits and when the time was shortened. , It may not be executed in case of deviation. In this way, when any one of SP reach A to C is executed, either a big hit occurs or a time saving state occurs, so that the player's expectation can be increased. In addition, it may have an SP reach that is executed in the case of a short time and a case of a loss, and is not executed in the case of a big hit. When the SP reach is executed, if the result display is performed in the success mode, the time is shortened, and if the result display is performed in the failure mode, the time is reduced.

In the first embodiment, the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is advantageous for entering the second starting port 24, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol or the special symbol is shortened as compared with the normal state (variation shortening function). In addition, the opening time of the second starting port 24, which is opened when the normal symbol is won, is extended from the normal state (opening extension function), but at least the fluctuation time of the symbol is shortened from the normal state. All you need is. Further, in the time saving state, it may be provided with a function of making the winning probability of the normal symbol higher than that in the normal state.

[Second Example]
In the first embodiment, the present invention was applied to the first type pachinko machine 1, but in the second embodiment, the so-called type 1 and type 2 having both the first type of playability and the second type of playability are combined. It is applied to mixed type pachinko machines. In a normal state, a 1-type and 2-type mixed type pachinko machine has a so-called one-type game property in which a lottery is made based on whether or not a game ball is a big hit (design big hit) based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port by left-handed hitting. When the game progresses and a big hit occurs and a time saving state occurs, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port by right-handed hitting, and the height is increased based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. A lottery that will be a small hit with a probability is performed, and when a small hit occurs, a small hit game that opens the large winning opening is executed, and a game ball that has entered the open large winning opening is provided in the large winning opening. When the player passes through a specific area (big hit of the character), the big hit game is executed, that is, the game is advanced with so-called two types of playability. FIG. 27 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the game board 120 included in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment.

In the game board 120 of the second embodiment, the game area 21 is formed in the same manner as the game board 20 of the first embodiment, and the effect display device 37, the center accessory 38, the normal symbol operating gate 22, and the first start are formed. It includes a port 23, a second starting port 24, a normal winning port 26, and an out port 29. Further, the game board 120 includes a first large winning opening 125 provided on the right side of the center accessory 38, and a second large winning opening 126 arranged on the lower left side of the second starting opening 24. The first big winning opening 125 is normally closed by the opening / closing blade 125a so that the game ball cannot enter, and the opening / closing blade 125a opens to the right when the big hit game is executed. As a result, it is in an open state where it is easy to accept the game ball. The second large winning opening 126 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing plate 126a protrudes from the board surface so that the game ball cannot enter, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol to execute the small hit game. When the opening / closing plate 126a is pulled into the board surface, the opening / closing plate 126a is set to an open state in which the game ball can enter. A sorting device 140 is provided inside the second large winning opening 126. The distribution device 140 measures the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 126 into either a specific area (V area) 143 or a non-specific area (outside area) by the operation of the pair of left and right distribution blades 142. It is distributed to.

The outline of the game in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating specifications of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment. In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol (probability of the symbol jackpot) is 1/199 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the small hit probability of the special symbol is the second special symbol. It is 28/199 (about 1/7). The hit probability may be selectable from a plurality of set values. In addition, the small hit probability of the first special symbol is 0%, and the small hit is not won in the first special symbol. The probability of entering the specific area 143 when the small hit game is executed is set to about 1/1. For example, the operation pattern of the distribution blade 142 of the distribution device 140 is determined so that substantially all of the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 126 during the small hit game are distributed to the specific area (V area) 143. ing. Further, if the player hits the right at the second big winning opening 126 during the small hit game, the game ball can be almost certainly put into the second big winning opening 126. Therefore, when a small hit occurs, the accessory big hit is substantially guaranteed. Further, the winning probability of the normal symbol is constant regardless of the gaming state (normal state, time saving state), and is a relatively high probability (for example, 1 / 1.1). In this pachinko machine, when a big hit game is executed, a time saving state occurs after the big hit game is completed. The time saving state continues until the end condition is satisfied. As the end condition of the time saving state, the number of time saving is set as in the first embodiment, and is set according to the big hit symbol when the symbol big hit and the small hit symbol when the accessory big hit. For example, in the case of a symbol jackpot of the first special symbol, the time saving state ends when the variation display of the special symbol is performed once. On the other hand, in the case of the symbol jackpot and the accessory jackpot of the second special symbol, the time saving state ends when the variation display of the special symbol is performed seven times.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the special symbol game processing of the second embodiment, FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation display related processing of the second embodiment, and FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol variation display related processing of. In the flowchart of the second embodiment, the same process as the flowchart of the first embodiment is assigned the same step number, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the first special symbol variation display-related processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 30, since there is no probability change state and no small hit as the game state, instead of the processing of S400 to S404, a hit determination for determining whether the game is a big hit or a miss. The process is performed (S405), and in S406, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination process is a big hit. If it is determined that it is not a big hit, the time reduction determination process is performed in S412, the result of the time reduction determination process is determined in S414, and the time reduction symbol is determined in S416. (S418a). If the time saving flag has a value of 0, the time saving fluctuation pattern is determined in S420, and if the time saving flag has a value of 1, the deviation pattern is determined in S424. That is, when the current gaming state is the time saving state, even if the time saving determination process determines that there is a time saving, the determination is invalidated and the deviation pattern is determined.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol determination table of the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, as shown in the figure, the special figure 1_time saving symbol A having one time saving number, the special drawing 1_time saving symbol B having seven time saving times, and the special drawing 1_time saving symbol having 100 time saving times. Includes C and. Special figure 1_time saving symbols A, B, and C are selected at a ratio of 60%, 30%, and 10%, respectively.

In the second special symbol variation display-related processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 31, since there is no probability change state as the game state and there is a small hit, it is determined whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss instead of the processing of S450 to S454. The hit determination process is performed (S455), and it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination process is a big hit (S456) and whether or not it is a small hit (S461a). In S455, in addition to the process of comparing the big hit determination random number with the jackpot value included in the jackpot determination table, the process of comparing the jackpot determination random number with the small hit value included in the jackpot determination table is also performed. Then, when the big hit judgment random number matches the big hit value, it is judged as a big hit, when the big hit judgment random number matches the small hit value, it is judged as a small hit, and the big hit judgment random number is set to either the big hit value or the small hit value. If they do not match, it is judged to be out of order. If it is determined that the hit is a small hit, the small hit symbol is determined (S461b), and the small hit fluctuation pattern is determined (S461c).

The special symbol game processing of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 29 is performed in place of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 9, and the processing related to the probability change flag is omitted and the processing related to the small hit symbol is added. In this special symbol game processing, if it is determined in S328 that the confirmed symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol (S343a). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol, a value 1 is set in the small hit flag in order to start the small hit game (S343b), and if it is determined that the confirmed symbol is not a small hit symbol, S343b is skipped. In the modified example, since the first special symbol does not include the small hit symbol, when the target of the current special symbol game processing is the first special symbol, S343a does not determine that it is a small hit symbol. The process of S343b may be omitted.

33 and 34 are flowcharts showing an example of the small hit game process of the second embodiment added between the special symbol game process of S150 and the big hit game process of S170 in the main control process of FIG. .. In this small hit game process, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the small hit flag has a value of 1 (S800), and determines that the small hit flag has a value of 0 instead of a value of 1. , End the small hit game process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag has a value of 1, whether or not the small hit start interval is in progress (S802), whether or not the second large winning opening 126 is open (S804), and the specific area 143 are determined. It is determined whether or not it is valid (S806) and whether or not the small hit end effect is being executed (S808). If any of S802 to S808 is a negative determination, the small hit start interval is started (S810), and the small hit game process is temporarily ended. A small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 with the start of the small hit start interval. When the small hit start interval is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S802 that the small hit start interval is in progress. Therefore, whether or not the small hit start interval time has elapsed next. Is determined (S812). If it is determined that the small hit start interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the small hit start interval time has elapsed, the opening / closing plate 126a is operated to open the second large winning opening 126. At the same time (S814), the specific area 143 is activated (S816), and the small hit game process is completed. As described above, the distribution blade 142 operates in an opening / closing pattern such that the game ball that has entered the opened second large winning opening 126 passes through the specific region 143 with a probability of about 1/1.

When the second big winning opening 126 is opened, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S804 that the second big winning opening 126 is open, so the second big winning opening switch is next. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the second large winning opening 126 has reached the specified number (9 in the embodiment) based on the detection signal from (S818), the second large winning opening 126 is opened. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) has reached the maximum opening time (6 seconds in the embodiment) (S820). The small hit game is not limited to opening the second big winning opening 126 only once, and may be opened a plurality of times within the maximum opening time. If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the 2nd prize opening 126 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the 2nd prize opening 126 has not reached the maximum opening time, the 2nd prize opening The small hit game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of 126. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the second large winning opening 126 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the second large winning opening 126 When it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the second large winning opening 126 is closed (S822), and the small hit game process is completed.

When the second big winning opening 126 is closed, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S804 that the second big winning opening 126 is not open, and in the following S806, the specific area 143 is valid. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 143 by a specific area passing switch (not shown) (S828). When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 143, it is determined whether or not the valid period of the specific area 143 has expired (S830). If it is determined that the valid period has not expired, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the valid period has expired, a small hit game indicating that the small hit game is terminated without the game ball passing through the specific area 143. The hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S832) to end the small hit game process. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the small hit end command performs the small hit end effect. When the validity period of the specific area 143 ends and the small hit end effect is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S806 that the specific area 143 is not valid, and in the following S808, the small hit is small. Since it is determined that the hit end effect is in progress, it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S824). If it is determined that the small hit end effect time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the small hit end effect time has elapsed, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S826), and the small hit flag is set. The winning game process is completed.

In S828, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 143, it is a case where the small hit is changed to the accessory big hit, and in order to execute the big hit game, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S834). ), A passing command indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 143 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S836). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the pass command performs an effect for starting the accessory jackpot. Next, if the second special winning opening 126 is open, the second special winning opening 126 is closed (S838, S840), and the specific area 143 is invalidated (S842). Subsequently, a value 1 is set in the jackpot flag (S844), and if the time saving flag is a value 1, a value 0 is set in the time saving flag (S846, S848). Then, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S850), and the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S852) to end the small hit game process.

The jackpot game process of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 35 is performed in place of the jackpot game process of FIG. 15, and when the operation of the condition device is stopped in S534, the jackpot game of this time is a bonus jackpot or a symbol jackpot. Of these, it is determined whether or not it is a time saving jackpot (S536a), and if it is determined that it is a bonus jackpot or a time saving jackpot, a value 1 is set in the time saving flag in order to generate a time saving state (S542), and the time saving is performed. A time saving counter setting process for setting a predetermined value (value 10 or value 70) in the counter is performed (S544).

The symbol variation effect processing and the effect process in the revival mode of the second embodiment are performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, although the effect process related to the small hit is added. Therefore, in the second embodiment as well, as in the first embodiment, SP reach is performed during the symbol variation game in which the time-saving symbol is confirmed and displayed, and during the symbol variation game in which the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the SP reach is lost. However, after the revival mode suggestion production, it enters the revival mode (time saving state). In the resurrection mode, any of the resurrection effects A to C related to the SP reach A to C executed during the symbol variation game is executed. Also, if you win a big hit or a small hit during the resurrection mode (during the reduced working hours), the result of the resurrection production will be displayed in a successful mode and the resurrection mode will end, and you will reach the reduced number of hours without winning the big hit or the small hit. , The result of the resurrection effect may be displayed in a failure mode and the resurrection mode may be terminated.

In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the time saving symbol and the time saving state occurs, the game mainly proceeds with the second special symbol. The small hit probability of the second special symbol is higher than the big hit probability (probability of big hit of the symbol) and higher than the small hit probability (0%) of the first special symbol. In addition, when a small hit occurs, a big hit for the accessory is substantially guaranteed. For this reason, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a time-saving symbol and a time-saving state occurs, a big hit (feature big hit) occurs with a high probability, so that the expectation of a big hit increases. Therefore, even in the second embodiment, even if the SP reach is executed and the jackpot is not achieved by performing the SP reach during the symbol variation game in which the time-saving symbol is confirmed and displayed and during the symbol variation game in which the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. , It is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation due to the shortened working hours. Further, in the revival mode (time saving state), since the accessory big hit is roughly fixed when a small hit occurs, the time saving effect related to the reach effect is performed like the revival effect of the big hit confirmation. In particular, in the case of the special figure 1_time saving symbol C having the largest number of time savings among the above-mentioned three types of time saving symbols, the bonus jackpot will almost certainly occur during the revival mode. It may be possible to perform a revival production with a higher expectation of a big hit than B. In the first embodiment, the jackpot probability remains normal (1/300) even if the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed and the time saving state is reached. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed and the time saving state is reached, not only the symbol big hit but also the accessory big hit via the small hit can be expected, the small hit probability is about 1/7, and the V winning rate is about about 1. Since it is 1/1, the jackpot expectation is high at once. Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the SP reach is executed and the time is shortened without becoming a big hit, the player's expectation can be raised and the player's motivation to play can be improved.

In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, when the power is cut off, information on the game that was in progress immediately before the power is cut off, such as the game state, the number of probable changes (remaining number of times), and the number of time reductions (remaining number of times) is backed up. The production information may be deleted without being backed up. Therefore, for example, when the power is cut off in the time saving state (recovery mode) and the power is restored, the information on the SP reach and the revival effect immediately before the power is cut off is not backed up, and any revival effect is used. It becomes unclear whether to restart. In such a case, regardless of the type of SP reach, it may be restarted with a specific resurrection effect, for example, it may be restarted with the resurrection effect A.

In the embodiment, it is assumed that there are a plurality of types of time reduction times in the time reduction state that occur in the final display of the time reduction symbol, but the number of time reductions is not limited to this, and may be one type. Further, although the number of time reductions is different between the time reduction state that occurs after the jackpot game is executed and the time reduction state that occurs in the final display of the time reduction symbol without executing the jackpot game, the number of time reductions may be the same. ..

In the embodiment, when the current gaming state is in the time saving state or in the probabilistic state, the result of determining that there is a time saving in the time saving determination process is invalidated (S418, S418a of the first special symbol variation display related process). ), Not limited to this, when the current gaming state is a time saving state or a probability change state, the time saving determination process may not be performed. Alternatively, the result of determining that there is a time reduction may be valid even when the current game state is a time reduction state or a probability change state. For example, when the time saving determination process is performed in the time saving state in which the time saving number (time saving counter) remains a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) and the time saving state is determined and a new time saving state is generated, the time saving newly generated is generated. The time reduction number of times (time reduction counter) in the state may be set to a value (15 times) obtained by adding the remaining predetermined number of times (5 times) to the original number of times (for example, 10 times), or the original number of times (15 times). 10 times) may be set. It should be noted that the time saving state caused by the big hit game and the time saving state caused by the time saving symbol may be different in whether or not the time saving determination process is executed and whether or not the result of determining that there is a time saving is valid or not.

In the embodiment, it is assumed that the first special symbol includes the time saving symbol and the second special symbol does not include the time saving symbol, but the second special symbol includes the time saving symbol and the first special symbol contains the time saving symbol. It may not be included, or both the first special symbol and the second special symbol may include the time saving symbol. When the second special symbol includes a time-saving symbol, the following may be performed. For example, after the end of the time saving state, a special effect is executed on the remaining hold (hereinafter referred to as the remaining hold), and the variable display of the remaining hold is used to indicate whether or not the time saving symbol is confirmed or not. The revival mode may be continued or the revival mode may be restarted by producing an effect of inciting whether or not there is a hold in which the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed in the remaining hold by the look-ahead function in the final fluctuation of the time saving state. Further, the number of time reductions of the second special symbol may be made larger than the number of time reductions of the first special symbol, which is advantageous to the player, and may be configured to increase the expectation for the occurrence of a big hit. In addition, in the configuration where the result of determining that there is a time reduction in the time reduction process is invalidated or the time reduction determination process is not performed in the case of the time reduction state, the second special symbol is basically only for the remaining hold after the time reduction state ends. Since there is no chance of occurrence, it is preferable that the time saving probability of the second special symbol is higher than the time saving probability of the first special symbol.

In the embodiment, when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a time-saving symbol, the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed with a specific combination dedicated to the time-saving symbol. It may be displayed. Further, when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, an effect may be performed to encourage whether or not to shift to the time saving mode before the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol.

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 first embodiment, the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24 correspond to the "starting port", and are S400 to S406 of the first special symbol variation display-related processing and S450 to S450 of the second special symbol variation display-related processing. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes S456 corresponds to the "hit / fail determination means", and S426 of the first special symbol variation display related process and S466 of the second special symbol variation display related process, the main that executes the special symbol game process. The CPU 60a of the control device 60 corresponds to the "design variable game executing means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the special symbol game processing S328 to S334 and the big hit game processing corresponds to the "big hit game executing means". 1 The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the special symbol variation display-related processing S421 to S420 corresponds to the "time saving determination means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the special symbol game processing S344 to S350 is "time saving". The sub-integrated control device 90 and the effect display control device 91, which correspond to the "state generating means" and execute the symbol variation effect processing S622 to S632, correspond to the "reach effect executing means", and the effect processing S700 to S710 in the revival mode. The sub-integrated control device 90 and the effect display control device 91 that execute the above correspond to the "time saving effect executing means". Further, in the second embodiment, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port", and the second large winning opening 126 corresponds to the "large winning prize". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the first special symbol variation display-related processing S405 and S406 in FIG. 30 and the second special symbol variation display-related processing S455, S456, S461a in FIG. The main player who executes the special symbol game processing of S426 of the first special symbol variation display-related process of FIG. 30 and S466 of the second special symbol variation display-related process of FIG. The CPU 60a of the control device 60 corresponds to the "design variable game executing means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the small hit game processing of FIGS. 33 and 34 corresponds to the "small hit game executing means". , The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the jackpot game processing of FIG. 35 corresponds to the “big hit game executing 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 embodiment is a specific example of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just an 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 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20,120 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operating gate, 22a gate switch, 23 first start port, 23a 1st start port switch, 24 2nd start port, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close blade, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 big prize opening, 25a big prize opening switch, 25b open / close plate, 25c big prize opening solenoid , 26 Ordinary winning opening, 26a 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 1 Special symbol hold 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 Ordinary symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 Ordinary symbol hold number display device (normal symbol hold number display device), 37 effect display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372 hold symbol, 373 character, 373A, 373B enemy character, 373K, 373T Character, 374 object, 38 center accessory, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement 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, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 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 effect display control device, 1 00 Hall computer, 125 1st prize opening, 125a opening / closing blade, 126 2nd prize opening, 126a opening / closing plate, 140 sorting device, 142 sorting blade, 143 specific area (V area).

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A winning / failing determination means for determining the winning / failing based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
A symbol variation game execution means for executing a symbol variation game to be confirmed and displayed after the symbol is variablely displayed, and
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol whose hit / fail determination result indicates a jackpot.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
At the time of the hit / fail determination, a time reduction determination means for determining whether or not to generate a time reduction state in which at least the variation display time of the symbol is shortened from the normal state is used.
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is confirmed and displayed with the time saving symbol indicating that the result of the time saving determination causes the time saving state, the time saving state generating means for generating the time saving state and the time saving state generating means.
A reach capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of reach effects during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the time saving symbol and during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the jackpot symbol. Directing execution means and
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the time reduction symbol and the time reduction state occurs, the time reduction related to the type of the reach effect executed during the symbol variation game among the plurality of types of reach effects. The time-saving effect execution means for executing the effect during the time-saving state,
A gaming machine equipped with. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The time saving state ends when the variation display of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times.
As the time saving symbol, there are a plurality of types of time saving symbols having different times of time saving.
In the plurality of types of reach effects, different expectations are associated with the jackpot expectations displayed by the jackpot symbols, and each of them is associated with any of the plurality of types of time-saving symbols, or the plurality of types of time-saving symbols are associated with each other. The symbols are associated with different selection ratios,
The reach effect executing means selects, as the reach effect during the symbol variation game in which the symbol is confirmed and displayed by the time-saving symbol, a reach effect associated with the type of the time-saving symbol among the plurality of types of reach effects. A gaming machine that performs or selects a reach effect according to the selection ratio and executes the selected reach effect.

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