JP2021186457A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by providing new game properties when a specific state can be generated at timing other than timing after completion of a jackpot game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a first specific state, and a second specific state in which ease of entry of game balls into a variable start pocket is closer to a normal state than the first specific state and cannot be determined as the normal state by a player as a specific state allowing game balls to easily enter the variable start pocket, can generate the first specific state when a jackpot game is completed, and can generate the second specific state when a special pattern is stopped and displayed at a specific pattern for showing generation of the specific state, and at least one of a possibility of generation of the first specific state and a continuation period becomes more advantageous when a jackpot game occurring during the second specific state is completed than when a jackpot game occurring during the normal state is completed. An informing performance for suggesting a possibility of the second specific state is executed without executing a performance for showing that the special pattern is stopped and displayed at the specific pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

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 the entry of a game ball into the starting port, the symbol is varied and displayed, and the symbol is stopped and displayed according to the result of the hit / fail judgment. Among those that execute a jackpot game when the stop display is displayed, those that generate a specific state after the end of the jackpot game are known. For example, in Patent Document 1, as a specific state, a time saving state for shortening the variation display time of a symbol is generated, and this time saving state is generated not only after the end of the big hit game but also when the time saving lottery is won. It is stated that.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-21430

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, there is no difference in game playability between the time saving state (specific state) generated after the end of the big hit game and the time saving state generated by the determination of the time saving lottery or the like. For this reason, even if a time saving state is generated other than after the end of the big hit game, the game performance itself is not novel, and further ingenuity is required to improve the game entertainment.

The main object of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve the game entertainment by providing a new game property in a machine capable of generating a specific state other than after the end of the big hit game.

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 starting port including a variable starting port that changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
A special symbol variation display means that displays the special symbol in a variable manner and stops and displays it with a symbol that shows the judgment result.
A jackpot game generating means that generates a jackpot game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a hit as a determination result of the hit / fail determining means.
When the big hit game is completed, a specific state generating means capable of generating a specific state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable starting port than in the normal state for a predetermined duration, and a specific state generating means.
A specific determination means for determining whether or not to generate the specific state without going through the jackpot game, and
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the specific state, the first specific state and the ease of entering the game ball into the variable starting port are closer to the normal state than the first specific state, and the player cannot distinguish from the normal state. Has a specific state and
The specific state generating means can generate the first specific state when the big hit game is completed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a specific symbol indicating the occurrence of the specific state as a determination result of the specific determination means. In some cases, the second specific state can occur,
When the jackpot game generated during the second specific state ends, the possibility of occurrence of the first specific state and the duration of the first specific state are higher than when the jackpot game generated during the normal state ends. At least one is set to the player's advantage,
The gist of the effect executing means is not to execute an effect indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific symbol, but to execute a notification effect suggesting the possibility of being in the second specific state. ..

In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the big hit game is completed, it is possible to generate a first specific state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable starting port than in the normal state, and a special symbol is a special symbol indicating the occurrence of the specific state. When is stopped and displayed, it is possible to generate a second specific state in which the ease of entering the game ball into the variable starting port is closer to the normal state than in the first specific state and the player cannot distinguish from the normal state. Further, when the jackpot game generated during the second specific state is completed, at least one of the possibility of occurrence and the duration of the first specific state is the game as compared with the case where the jackpot game generated during the normal state is terminated. It is advantageous to the person, and the effect indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific symbol is not executed, but the notification effect suggesting the possibility of being in the second specific state is executed. As a result, while the second specific state is regarded as a so-called latent state and cannot be distinguished from the normal state, if the notification effect is executed and the possibility of being in the second specific state is suggested, if a big hit game occurs, it will be after the big hit game. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for the occurrence and continuation of the first specific state. Therefore, in a case where a specific state can be generated other than after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to provide a new game property and improve the game entertainment. In the second specific state, the difference from the normal state in the ease of entering the game ball into the variable start port is smaller than that in the first specific state, and the game ball enters the variable start port. The ease can be almost the same as the normal state.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, as the notification effect, it is assumed that the first notification effect and the second notification effect suggesting that the possibility of being in the second specific state is higher than that of the first notification effect. May be good. By doing so, since the possibility of being in the second specific state changes depending on the type of the notification effect to be executed, it is possible to pay more attention to the notification effect and enhance the effect. In addition, the player can have different expectations depending on the type of notification effect to be executed.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect executing means does not execute an effect indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific symbol, but serves as a notification effect suggesting the possibility of being in the second specific state. , The notification effect suggesting the result of the look-ahead by the look-ahead means can be executed, and the notification effect suggesting the possibility of being in the second specific state and the notification effect suggesting the result of the look-ahead are common. It may be executed as a notification effect. By doing so, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the notification effect and to give the player a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur by executing the notification effect. Therefore, the game entertainment can be further improved by executing the notification effect.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by providing a new game property in a machine capable of generating a specific state other than after the end of the big hit game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as an 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 electric 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 a 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 a normal symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ordinary symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game processing per ordinary symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 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 a flowchart which shows an example of the time saving counter update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process for pre-reading notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process for state notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state of the notification effect performed during the symbol variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of a part of a game state.

Next, an embodiment 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 gaming board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is an electrical diagram 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 gaming board 20 in which a 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 firing handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 to 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 with 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 with 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 tray 11. A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the lending of a game ball. 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 center 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) of 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. The normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the accessory 38, the first starting port 23 arranged at the lower part of the game area 21, and the open / close type second starting located below the ordinary symbol operating 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 entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and has a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c (FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing blades 24b. 3) and. 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 starting 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 starting 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 the specified number of balls is counted.

The large winning opening 25 is a variable entry 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 prepare for. This big winning opening 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 by the big hit symbol and the big hit 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 enter. A large winning opening switch 25a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming 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 the 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 side 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. Will be.

At the lower right of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a 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 A hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36 and is arranged.

The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device in this embodiment, and represent a plurality of types of display modes by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start 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 a predetermined time-saving symbol (specific symbol), the gaming state becomes the time-saving state. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for the first start port entry ball that variablely displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 23, and is a second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering the second starting opening, which displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 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, a time-saving jackpot symbol which is a time-saving jackpot, and a probability variation jackpot symbol which is a probability variation jackpot. The time-saving big hit is a hit mode in which a time-saving state (specific state) occurs until the number of times of variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (50 times or 100 times in the embodiment) as a game state after the end of the big hit game. .. 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 longer than in the normal state. The operating frequency of the electric accessory becomes higher than in the normal state. When the number of times the change of the special symbol is displayed reaches a predetermined number in the time saving state, the time saving state ends and the normal state is restored. In the probabilistic jackpot, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol is higher than the normal state until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 times in the embodiment) as the gaming 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. When the number of times the change of the special symbol is displayed reaches a predetermined number in the probabilistic state, the probabilistic state ends and returns to the normal state. The normal jackpot is a hit mode in which a normal state occurs as a gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. 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).

Further, the special symbol includes, in addition to the jackpot symbol, 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 (30 times in the embodiment), and when the predetermined number of times is reached, the time saving state ends and returns to the normal state. Here, in this embodiment, as the time saving state, the first time saving state (first specific state, first ball entry easy state) and the special symbol (first special symbol in the embodiment) that occur after the end of the big hit game are shortened. It has a second time saving state (second specific state, second easy ball entry state) generated by displaying a stop with a symbol, and the difference between the two will be described later.

If 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 variation display is completed, the pending variation display of the first special symbol 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 figure display device 35 is configured as an LED display device having a plurality of display units. The normal symbol display device 35 repeats turning on and off each of the plurality of display units based on the detection of a game ball by any of the gate switches 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22, so that the normal symbol can be turned on and off. 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 design is a hit, and in other cases, the symbol is off. When the normal symbol is hit and 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 normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation display is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current variation 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, 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 center of the display screen of the effect display device 37. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting 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 variable time is set. When is elapsed, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed and the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L, 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 effect symbols 371C inside match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R (for example, "777"), it becomes a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, even when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a time-saving symbol, the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed by a combination of three production symbols (normally out of reach or out of reach). Therefore, the player cannot recognize from the stop symbols of the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the time-saving symbol (the second time-saving state occurs). In addition, the reach includes a normal reach and an SP reach that is developed from the normal reach and has a high expectation of a big hit.

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 or the second time saving state. That is, when the current game state is the normal state or the second time saving state, each time the game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variation display of the first special symbol, one additional ball is displayed in order from the right side. Every time the variation display of the first special symbol is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball. Further, the reserved symbol 372 becomes a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the first time saving state or the probable change state (including the first time saving state). That is, when the game state is the first time saving state or the probable change state, each time the game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the second special symbol, one additional ball is additionally displayed from the right side, and the second is displayed. Every time the variation display of the special symbol is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 has 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). 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 for storing a processing program or a table, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing 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 a signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 3) by the external connection terminal board 65.

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 the front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23. The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 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. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 26a or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, an operation signal from the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is input to the main control device 60, and the setting contents using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are input. It can be displayed on the setting display device (performance display device) 69 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

The setting key switch 67 is a switch that is operated when making various settings such as a jackpot probability of a special symbol. Further, the RAM clear switch 68 is a switch for executing RAM clear, and the manager of the game hall can execute RAM clear by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 68. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 68 is also used to select the set value when making various settings. The setting display device 69 is configured as a 7-segment display device, and displays setting values in various settings, the performance of the pachinko machine 1, an error code when an error occurs, and the like. Here, in this embodiment, there is a probability setting function that can be set by selecting any of the three settings 1 to 3 in which different probabilities are set as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. When the manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the setting key switch 67 and rotates it so that the set value can be changed, "1" corresponding to the current jackpot probability settings 1 to 3. ~ Any number of "3" is displayed on the setting display device 69. Further, the setting display device 69 displays the numbers "1" to "3" in order each time the RAM clear switch 68 is pressed. Therefore, the administrator presses the RAM clear switch 68 so that the number displayed on the setting display device 69 becomes the number corresponding to the desired setting value, selects the desired setting value, and presses the setting key switch 67. By rotating the inserted key and returning it to the initial position, the selected set value (any of settings 1 to 3) can be fixed and set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. In this embodiment, the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are used to select and set the set value, but any other device can be used as long as it can be operated from the outside, for example, a rotary knob. The configuration may be such that the set value is selected or set by using the operating means, or the configuration may be provided with a dedicated switch for selecting the set value. Further, although the pachinko machine 1 is supposed to display the set value on the setting display device 69, it may be displayed on another display device or may be notified by voice. Further, the setting is not limited to three, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

Further, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the 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 a back wiring relay terminal board 64. A detection signal from the payout switch 74 for detecting the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal board 71 and the back wiring relay terminal board 64, and the full switch 75 to detect 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 the detection signal is input from either the out-of-ball 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 communicable 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 rental switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided in 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 configured with respect 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 has 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 it.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 thus configured 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. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol (special symbol jackpot probability, special symbol winning probability) is the same probability for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the normal state of the set value 1 is set. It is 1/320 in the (low probability state), 1/64 in the probability change state (high probability state), 1/300 in the normal state of the setting value 2, 1/60 in the probability change state, and the normal state of the setting value 3. In the probabilistic state, it is 1/280, and in the probabilistic state, it is 1/56. That is, the jackpot probability is higher in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. The low probability state of the jackpot probability includes a time saving state that is not in the probabilistic state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the time saving state includes a first time saving state generated after the end of the big hit game and a second time saving state generated by the stop display of the time saving symbol of the first special symbol. The time saving probability of the first special symbol (probability that the second time saving state occurs without going through the big hit game) is 1/150. The fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the special symbol is 15 seconds in the normal state, 8 seconds in the first time reduction state, and 14 seconds in the second time reduction state. ..

In addition, the probability of hitting a normal symbol (probability of hitting a normal figure, probability of winning a normal figure) is 1/2 regardless of the gaming state. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 5 seconds in the normal state, 1 second in the first time saving state, and 4.8 seconds in the second time saving state. Then, the opening time of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is opened once in a maximum of 0.01 seconds in the normal state, and in the case of the first time saving state. It is released once in a maximum of 5 seconds, and in the case of the second time saving state, it is released once in a maximum of 0.02 seconds. In this way, in the first time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the normal 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 longer than in the normal state. Compared to the normal state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 24. On the other hand, in the second time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the normal symbol is slightly shorter than in the normal state, and the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is slightly longer than in the normal state. Therefore, the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 24 is almost the same as that in the normal state. That is, the second time saving state is a gaming state in which the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 24 is closer to the normal state than in the first time saving state, and the difference from the normal state is small.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the gaming state is the normal state, the game is advanced by hitting left, and when the gaming ball enters the first starting port 23, the variation display of the first special symbol is started. To. 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 right to digest the jackpot game.

The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol and a time-saving jackpot symbol, and when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is in the normal state. That is, the special figure jackpot probability is in a low probability state and there is no time reduction. Further, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the reduced working hours symbol, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the first reduced working hours state. As described above, in the first time saving state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 24 as compared with the normal state. Therefore, in the first time saving state, the player may make the second special symbol change more frequently than in the normal state by advancing the game in which the second special symbol is mainly changed by hitting the right. can.

In addition, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol and a probability variation jackpot symbol, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the probability variation jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is the probability variation state. Become. In this embodiment, the first time saving state occurs as well as the probable change state. For this reason, in the probabilistic state, the player can advantageously generate a big hit by hitting right and mainly advancing the game of changing the second special symbol, and obtains a large number of balls in a short time. It will be a chance to do it. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal jackpot symbol, the first time saving state or the probability change state ends and the normal state is reached after the jackpot game ends.

Further, in the embodiment, the first special symbol includes the time-saving symbol, and when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by the time-saving symbol, the game shifts to the second time-saving state without executing the jackpot game. As described above, in the second time saving state, the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 24 is almost the same as in the normal state. Further, as described above, even when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the time-saving symbol, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination of deviations, and the player is not notified that the time-saving symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, the second time saving state is a time saving state (latent time saving state) in which the player cannot distinguish from the normal state, and the player does not notice that the second time saving state is in progress. , The game of changing the first special symbol continues as it is, and the game progresses.

[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 (S10), the random number update processing (S20), the winning confirmation processing (S30), and the start winning processing (S40). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S50), the normal symbol per game process (S60), the special symbol game process (S70), and the big hit game process (S80). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S20 to S80 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 transmits various commands to the control device in charge and executes the process according to the command, thereby advancing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S20 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. The random numbers for determination include, for example, a random number for determining a jackpot used for a jackpot determination performed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port (first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24), or a game to the starting port. A random number for time reduction determination used for time reduction determination performed based on the entry of a ball, and a special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of big hit determination is a big hit. A 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 used for determining the above, the big hit judgment, and the time saving judgment are all wrong, the stop display is displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32). 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. A random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is used for determination can be mentioned. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S30).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S30 detects the state of various sensors (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 winning port switch 25a, normal winning port 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 to specify 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 payout ball, 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 control device 60, the prize ball is paid out. The process is repeated until the value of the information becomes 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next start winning process (S40).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S40, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S100). 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)? It is determined whether or not (S102). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated (S104). 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 (S106). Here, as the judgment random number acquired in S106, 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, variation pattern determination random number, etc. Information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol can be given. Next, the look-ahead determination process is executed based on the acquired determination random number (S108). Here, the look-ahead determination process is a process performed based on the determination random number prior to the determination performed immediately before the first special symbol is variablely displayed based on the determination random number acquired in S106. , Check the random number for big hit judgment. Further, as a result of the confirmation, if it corresponds to the big hit, it may be confirmed which big hit symbol corresponds to by using the random number for determining the big hit symbol. Further, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern may be confirmed, and it may be confirmed which fluctuation pattern corresponds to, the SP reach fluctuation pattern, and the like. Then, the first special symbol look-ahead determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S110), and the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S112), and the process proceeds to S114. .. The first special symbol look-ahead determination command includes a confirmation result (look-ahead result) related to the look-ahead determination of S108. It should be noted that whether or not the look-ahead determination process is performed may differ depending on the game state, and if the look-ahead determination process is not performed, the processes of S108 and S110 may be omitted. Further, the look-ahead determination command is not limited to the one including the confirmation result, but may include the information of each acquired random number for determination, and the sub-integrated control device 90 receiving the command executes the look-ahead determination process of S108. good. Further, the first special symbol hold number instruction command includes information on 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 S100 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S102 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S104 to S112 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S114.

It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the judgment random number storage area is divided into a hit / fail judgment storage area and a look-ahead judgment storage area, and the acquired judgment random number is stored in each storage area. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the judgment random number stored in the storage area is shared between the hit / fail judgment and the look-ahead judgment. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the look-ahead determination is executed as it is when the determination random number is acquired, and then the acquired determination random number is stored in the determination random number storage area for the hit / fail determination. Regardless of which configuration is adopted, the look-ahead determination for the look-ahead effect (precursor effect) can be executed without any problem.

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 (S114). 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)? It is determined whether or not (S116). 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 (S118). 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 (S120). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S120, 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. Next, the look-ahead determination process is executed based on the acquired determination random number (S122). Here, the look-ahead determination process is a process performed based on the determination random number prior to the determination performed immediately before the second special symbol is variablely displayed based on the determination random number acquired in S120. , Check the random number for big hit judgment. Further, as a result of the confirmation, if it corresponds to the big hit, it may be confirmed which big hit symbol corresponds to by using the random number for determining the big hit symbol. Further, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern may be confirmed, and it may be confirmed which fluctuation pattern corresponds to, the SP reach fluctuation pattern, and the like. Then, the second special symbol look-ahead determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S124), and the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S126), and the process proceeds to S128. .. It should be noted that whether or not the look-ahead determination process is performed may differ depending on the game state, and if the look-ahead determination process is not performed, the processes of S122 and S124 may be omitted. The second special symbol look-ahead determination command includes a confirmation result (look-ahead result) related to the look-ahead determination of S122. Further, the look-ahead determination command is not limited to the one including the confirmation result, but may include the information of each acquired random number for determination, and the sub-integrated control device 90 receiving the command executes the look-ahead determination process of S122. good. Further, 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 S114 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S116 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S118 to S126 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S128 process.

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 (S128). 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 (value 4 in this embodiment) (S130). When it is determined that the number of reserved 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 ordinary symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S132). Next, a random number for determination of a normal symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c (S134). 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 mentioned. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S136), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S128 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S130 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S132 to S136 are skipped. The start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S50).

[Ordinary symbol game processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol game processing of S50, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag (normal symbol hit flag) has a value of 1, that is, whether or not the normal symbol hit game is in progress (S200). If it is determined that the normal symbol hit flag has a value of 1 (during normal symbol hit game), the normal symbol game process ends. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol per game processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag per normal symbol is not a value 1, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S202) and whether or not it is in the display time of the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S204). do. If it is determined that the normal symbol is not in the variable display and the confirmed symbol is not in the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is more than the value 0 (S206). When it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the ordinary symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is larger than the value 0, the oldest random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S208), and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is displayed. The normal symbol variation display-related processing to be performed is executed (S210), and the normal symbol game processing is terminated. Hereinafter, the details of the normal symbol variation display-related processing in S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the normal symbol variation display-related processing, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table based on the normal symbol hit / fail determination random number read in S208 (S230). The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for normal symbol hit / fail judgment with the hit value included in the normal symbol hit judgment table. If they do not match, it is judged to be out of alignment. In this embodiment, the hit value of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is determined so that the hit probability is halved. As a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be a hit (“YES” in S232), the hit symbol is set for the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S234), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started until the final symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (hit fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol is determined (S236). Further, as a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be out of order (“NO” in S232), the out-of-order symbol is set in the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S238), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started and then the out-of-order symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol up to is determined (S240). As for the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the shortest fluctuation time (1 second) is set in the first time reduction state, and the fluctuation time in the second time reduction state (4.8 seconds) and the fluctuation time in the normal state (5 seconds) are almost the same. The time is set. When the fixed symbol and the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the normal symbol are determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started (S242), the reserved number of the normal symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the holding number display device 36 of the normal symbol The display is updated (S244), the normal symbol change start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S246), and the normal symbol game process is terminated.

Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 8 and starting the variable display of the normal symbol, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 is displaying the normal symbol in the variable display in S202 when the normal symbol game process is executed next time. Next, in order to determine that there is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol determined in S236 or S240 has elapsed (the fluctuation pattern ends) (S212). If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed, the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed. Processing is performed (S214). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S216). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the normal symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is displayed, it is determined in S204 that the confirmed symbol is in the display time, so whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed in S216 again is determined. When the determination is made and it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S218).

Then, it is determined whether or not the definite symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S220). When it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the value 1 is set in the normal symbol hit flag (S222), and the game start command per normal symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S224). End the normal symbol game processing. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol per game processing.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process per ordinary symbol. In the game processing per normal symbol in S60, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the flag per normal symbol has a value of 1 (S250). If it is determined that the normal symbol per flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the normal symbol per game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the flag for hitting the normal figure is a value 1, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 24 is open (S252). If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, it is determined whether or not the opening waiting time has elapsed (S254). If it is determined that the opening waiting time has not elapsed, the game processing per normal symbol is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening waiting time has elapsed, the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 is set (S256), and the second starting port solenoid 24c is controlled so that the second starting port 24 is opened according to the set opening pattern. Then (S258), the game processing per normal symbol is temporarily terminated. The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 differs depending on the gaming state. In this embodiment, an opening pattern that is opened once for a maximum of 0.01 seconds is set in the normal state, and is opened once for a maximum of 5.0 seconds in the first time saving state. A pattern is set, and in the case of the second time saving state, an opening pattern that is opened once for a maximum of 0.02 seconds is set. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal state and the second time saving state, the gaming ball rarely enters the second starting port 24.

When the second starting port 24 is opened, the detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a is used because it is determined in S252 that the second starting port 24 is being opened the next time the game processing for hitting a normal symbol is executed. Based on this, whether or not a specified number (for example, 4) of game balls have entered the second starting port 24 (S260), and the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 is the maximum opening set in S256. Whether or not the time has been reached (S262) is determined respectively. When it is determined that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting opening 24, or it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting opening 24 has not reached the set maximum opening time. , The normal symbol hitting game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of the second starting port 24. On the other hand, if it is determined that a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting opening 24, or if it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting opening 24 has reached the set maximum opening time, the second is determined. 2 The start port 24 is closed (the drive of the second start port solenoid 24c is terminated) (S264). Then, in order to end the game per normal symbol, a value 0 is set in the flag per normal symbol (S266), and the game process per normal symbol is ended. When the game processing per normal symbol is completed, the process proceeds to the special symbol game processing of S70.

[Special symbol game processing]
11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S70, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (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 (S80). 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. (S304), respectively. If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the confirmed symbol display, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is more 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. (S310), the variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the above is executed, and the special symbol game processing 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 reserved 1st special symbols is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the 1st special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S314), and the 1st special symbol is read. (S316), the variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the above is executed, and the special symbol game processing 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 reservations of the first special symbol and the number of reservations of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display (digestion of the reservation) of the second special symbol is preferentially executed (special). (Fig. 2 Priority change). 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), and the variation display of the special symbol may be performed at the starting port (starting port). 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. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol variation display-related processing, and FIG. 14 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. 13, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (low probability state) (S400). When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0, a jackpot determination process (success / rejection determination) for a low probability with a low probability of a 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. When it is determined to be 1 (high probability state, probability variation state), a big hit determination process for high probability with a high probability of big hit is performed based on the random number for hit / fail determination read in S314 (S404). The big hit judgment process is performed by comparing the big hit judgment random number with the big hit value included in the big hit judgment table. When the big hit judgment random number matches any of the big hit values, it is judged as a big hit, and when they do not match Judge that it is not a big hit. The jackpot judgment table has a probability variation flag of 0 (low probability state) among the low probability and high probability jackpot judgment tables according to the current set value of the jackpot probability (any of the set values 1 to 3). Occasionally, a low-probability jackpot determination table with a small jackpot value is used, and when the probability variation flag is value 1 (high probability state), a high-probability jackpot determination table with a large jackpot value is used. When the big hit determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (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). This process uses the random number for determining the jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b) to determine the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed. This is done by selecting one symbol from multiple jackpot symbols with different (time reduction state, number of time reductions). Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol is selected using a different jackpot symbol determination table according to the gaming state when the jackpot of the first special symbol occurs. When the big hit occurs in the normal state, the big hit symbol determination table for the first special symbol in the normal state shown in FIG. 15 (a) is used, and when the big hit occurs in the time saving state, the time saving state shown in FIG. 15 (b) is used. The jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol of time is used. As shown in FIG. 15A, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol in the normal state includes a special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol in which the 6R jackpot game is executed and the normal state is set after the jackpot game is completed, and the 8R jackpot symbol. Includes special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol A, in which the game is executed and the first time-saving state is set after the jackpot game is completed. Special figure 1_time reduction jackpot symbol A is given 50 time reductions. The number of time reductions is the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time reduction state. The special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol and the special figure 1_time saving jackpot symbol A are selected at a ratio of 20% and 80%, respectively. As shown in FIG. 15B, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol in the time-saving state includes the special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol B in which the 8R jackpot game is executed and the first time-saving state is set after the jackpot game is completed. include. The special figure 1_time reduction jackpot symbol B is given a larger number of time reductions than the special figure 1_time reduction jackpot symbol A, and 100 times of time reductions are given. Only the special figure 1_time-saving big hit symbol B can be selected in the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table in the time-saving state, and the special figure 1_time-saving big hit symbol B is selected at a rate of 100%.

In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is determined using the jackpot symbol determination table of FIG. 15 (a) at least in the normal state, and the jackpot symbol of FIG. 15 (b) is determined at least in the second time saving state. The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol may be determined using the table. In the probabilistic state or the first time reduction state, the game of the second special symbol mainly progresses, but if the jackpot of the first special symbol occurs, the jackpot symbol is determined using the jackpot symbol determination table of FIG. 15 (b). You just have to decide. However, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol may be determined using the jackpot symbol determination table of FIG. 15 (a). The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game that sets the game state after the end of the jackpot game. 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 with 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 reduction determination process is that there is a time reduction, the time reduction symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the time reduction symbol read in S314 (S416). This process is performed using a random number for determining a time-saving symbol and a time-saving symbol determination table for a first special symbol shown in FIG. 15 (c). In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, only one type of special figure 1_time saving symbol can be selected, and this special drawing 1_time saving symbol is selected at a rate of 100%. As described above, the time saving state generated by the stop display of the time saving symbol is the second time saving state, and when the special figure 1_time saving symbol is stopped and displayed, the second time saving state in which the number of time saving times is 30 times occurs. It should be noted that the time-saving symbol determination table for the first special symbol may include a plurality of time-saving symbols having different times of time reduction, and one symbol may be selected from the plurality of time-saving symbols. It should be noted that the time saving determination random number used for the time saving determination (may be a big hit determination random number as described above) may be configured in which the time saving number is set in advance. Next, it is determined whether or not each of the time saving flags (first time saving flag, second time saving flag) and the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (S418). The value 1 is set for the first time reduction flag if the current gaming state is the first time reduction state, and the value 0 is set if the current game state is not the first time reduction state. The value 1 of the second time reduction flag is set if the current gaming state is the second time reduction state, and the value 0 is set if the current game state is not the second time reduction 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 first time reduction state nor the second time reduction state nor the probabilistic state, that is, whether it is a normal state. When it is determined that both the time saving flag (the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag) and the probability variation flag have a value of 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is started until the determined time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation display time (time saving fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined by using the read random number for determining the fluctuation pattern and the time saving fluctuation 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, in S418, at least one of each time saving flag (first time saving flag, second time saving flag) and the probability change flag has a value of 1 (the current gaming state is the first time saving state or the second time saving state or the probability change state. ), The deviation variation pattern is determined (S424). That is, when the current gaming state is the first time reduction state, the second time reduction state, or the probable change state, even if the time reduction determination process determines that there is a time reduction and determines the time reduction symbol, the time reduction is invalid and the deviation pattern Is decided. In the fluctuation pattern determination processing of S410, S420, and S424, it is assumed that a fluctuation pattern table in which the gaming state is different between the normal state, the first time reduction state, and the second time reduction state is used.

When the finalized symbol and the fluctuation time (variation 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 hold 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 definite symbol (big hit symbol, the time reduction symbol, or the missed symbol).

In the second special symbol variation display-related process of FIG. 14, the same process as the first special symbol variation display-related process is performed except that the process related to the time reduction determination is not performed. That is, in the second special symbol variation display-related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (S450). When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0, a big hit determination process (success / rejection determination) for low probability is performed based on the random number for success / failure determination read in S308 (S452), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, it is determined. A high-probability jackpot determination process 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 S456 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. 15 (d) to determine the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the game state (probability change state) after the jackpot game is completed. This is done by selecting one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols with different values. As shown in FIG. 15 (d), as the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol, the special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol in which the 6R jackpot game is executed and the normal state is set after the jackpot game is completed, and the 12R jackpot game are executed. The special figure 2_probable change big hit symbol, which is in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, is included, and the special figure 2_normal big hit symbol and the special figure 2_probability change big hit symbol are selected at a rate of 50%, respectively. The special figure 2_probability change jackpot symbol is given a probability change number of 100 times and a time reduction number of 100 times. The probability variation number is the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the probability variation state. The probabilistic change state (including the first time saving state) that occurs after the big hit game of the special figure 2_probability big hit symbol continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 100 times. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game that sets the game state after the end of the jackpot game. 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 with the determined jackpot symbol. And the jackpot variation pattern table (S460). On the other hand, if it is determined in S456 that the result of the jackpot determination process is not a jackpot, a missed symbol is determined (S462), and a missed variation 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, the first time reduction state, and the second time reduction state is used.

When the finalized symbol and the fluctuation time (variation 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 hold 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 processing 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 confirmed symbol (big hit symbol or the missed symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 11 and 12, 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 game process 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 by any of S410, S420, S424, S460, and S464, the variation display of the special symbol is started to determine whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. It 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 confirmed 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 confirmed 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, it is determined again in S324 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). Further, the game state at the time of the big hit is stored in the predetermined game state storage area of the RAM 60c (S336). It should be noted that, as the gaming state when the big hit occurs, whether it is a normal state, a first time saving state, a second time saving state, or a probable change state is stored. Then, in order to stop the probability change function and the time reduction 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 1 (S338, S340), and the first time reduction flag is set to a value 1 when the first time reduction flag is a value 1. Is set to a value of 0 (S342, S344), and when the second time saving flag is a value 1, the second time saving flag is set to a value of 0 (S346, S348), and a game state specification command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S350). , End the special symbol game processing. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability change flag, the value of each time reduction flag, the value of the probability change counter, the value of each time reduction counter, and the like. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S80.

On the other hand, 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 (S352), each time-saving flag (first time-saving flag, second time-saving flag), and probability variation flag are all values. Whether or not it is 0 (S354) is determined respectively. It is determined that the confirmed symbol is not a time-saving symbol, or even if the confirmed symbol is a time-saving symbol, at least one of each time-saving flag (first time-saving flag, second time-saving flag) and the probability variation flag has a value of 1 (current game). If it is determined that the state is the first time-saving state, the second time-saving state, or the probable change state), the process proceeds to S360. Further, when it is determined that the definite symbol is a time saving symbol and both the time saving flags (first time saving flag, second time saving flag) and the probability variation flag have a value of 0 (the current gaming state is the normal state), it is determined. A value 1 is set in the second time saving flag (S356), and a predetermined value (for example, a value 30) corresponding to the time saving symbol is set in the second time saving counter (S358). In this embodiment, since the second special symbol does not include the time-saving symbol, if the target of the current special symbol game processing is the second special symbol, it is not determined by S352 as the time-saving symbol. Therefore, S352 to S358. Processing may be omitted.

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is the value 1 (during the probability variation state) (S360), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the process proceeds to S368. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by the value 1 (S362), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S364). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations (duration) of the special symbol that maintains the probability variation state, and the probability variation counter indicates the end of the jackpot game executed by the definite display of the probability variation jackpot symbol. Sometimes a predetermined value (eg, value 100) is set. If it is determined that the probability change counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to the next S368 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. (S366).

Next, the time reduction counter update process is executed (S368). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the time reduction counter update process. In the time reduction counter update process, first, whether or not the first time reduction flag has a value of 1 (during the first time reduction state) (S480), and whether or not the second time reduction flag has a value of 1 (during the second time reduction state). (S482), respectively, are determined. When it is determined that the first time saving flag has a value of 1, the first time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S484), and it is determined whether or not the first time saving counter has a value of 0 (S486). Here, the first time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations (duration) of the special symbol that maintains the first time reduction state, and the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a big hit symbol on the first time reduction counter. At the end of the jackpot game executed in step 1, a predetermined value (value 50 or value 100) corresponding to the jackpot symbol is set. If it is determined that the first time reduction counter is not a value 0, the time reduction counter update process is terminated while maintaining the first time reduction state, and if it is determined that the first time reduction counter is a value 0, the first time reduction state is terminated. , The first time saving flag is set to a value of 0 (S488), and the time saving counter update process is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in S480 that the first time saving flag has a value of 0 and in S482 that the second time saving flag has a value of 1, the second time saving counter is decremented by the value 1 (S490), and the second time saving counter is decremented. Determines whether or not the value is 0 (S492). Here, the second time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations (duration) of the special symbol that maintains the second time reduction state, and when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the time reduction symbol in the second time reduction counter. A predetermined value (value 30) corresponding to the time saving symbol is set in. If it is determined that the second time reduction counter is not a value 0, the time reduction counter update process is terminated while maintaining the second time reduction state, and if it is determined that the second time reduction counter is a value 0, the second time reduction state is terminated. , The second time saving flag is set to a value of 0 (S494), and the time saving counter update process is terminated. If it is determined in S482 that the value of the second time saving flag is 0, the time saving counter update process is terminated as it is.

[Big hit game processing]
17 and 18 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the big hit game process of S80, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit flag has a value of 1 (during the big hit game) (S500). If it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the jackpot game process is terminated. 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 performed (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. 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), and the jackpot game process is terminated. 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, it is determined in S502 that the big winning opening 25 is open, so that the big winning opening 25 is based on the detection signal from the big winning opening switch 25a. Whether or not the number of game balls entering the mouth 25 has reached the specified number (9 in the embodiment) (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 entered into 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 game 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, special figure 1_short-time jackpot symbol, special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol, special figure 2_probability variable jackpot symbol), this round game is final. The determination of whether or not it is a round is performed by determining whether or not the number of repetitions of the round game has reached the number of times 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 opening interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated with the large winning opening 25 closed, and if it is determined that the opening interval time 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 current jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (S536) and whether or not the jackpot is a time-saving jackpot (S538). If it is determined that the probability change is a big hit, a value 1 is set in the probability change flag (S540) and a probability change counter setting process is performed in which the value 100 is set in the probability change counter in order to generate a probability change state in which the number of probability changes is 100 (S540). S542), in order to generate the first time reduction state in which the number of time reductions is 100, the value 1 is set in the first time reduction flag (S544), and the time reduction counter setting process for setting the value 100 in the first time reduction counter is performed. (S546).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S538 that the current big hit is a time-saving big hit, the game state at the time of the big hit stored in the game state storage area is read out in S336 of the special symbol game processing, and the current big hit is in the second time-saving state. It is determined whether or not it has occurred (S548). When it is determined that the time-saving jackpot this time is the time-saving jackpot that occurred in the second time-saving state (special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol B in this embodiment), in order to generate the first time-saving state in which the number of time-savings is 100 times, the first time-saving jackpot is generated. A value 1 is set in the 1 time reduction flag (S544), and a time reduction counter setting process for setting a value 100 in the 1st time reduction counter is performed (S546). Further, if it is determined that the current jackpot is a time-saving jackpot that occurred in a state other than the second time-saving state (special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol A in this embodiment), in order to generate the first time-saving state in which the number of time-savings is 50 times. , The value 1 is set in the first time saving flag (S550), and the time saving counter setting process for setting the value 50 in the first time saving counter is performed (S552). In this way, after the jackpot game of the time-saving jackpot that occurred in the second time-saving state is completed, the number of time-savings is larger than that after the jackpot game of the time-saving jackpot that occurred in a state other than the second time-saving state (normal state, etc.) (continuation period). The long) first time saving state is set. Further, if it is determined that the current jackpot is not a time-saving jackpot but a normal jackpot, the processes of S548 to S552 are skipped. Then, the value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S554), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S556), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the probability variation flag, the value of each time reduction flag, the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation counter, and the value of each time reduction counter.

Next, the processing 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 look-ahead determination command, a hold number instruction command, a special symbol change instruction command, a symbol stop command, a game state specification command, and a jackpot game start effect. There are commands, round game production commands, jackpot game end production commands, etc. In this embodiment, the look-ahead notification effect processing, the state notification effect processing, and the symbol variation effect processing, which are sequentially executed based on the reception of these commands, will be described. In addition to these processes, the sub-integrated control device 90 also has a hold display effect process for displaying the hold symbol 372 of the first special symbol or the second special symbol according to the number of holds and the current game state, and a big hit game. The effect display device 37 starts the big hit game effect at the start of the game, and executes various effect processes such as the big hit game effect process that ends the big hit game effect at the end of the big hit game. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the look-ahead notification effect processing, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the state notification effect processing, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing. These processes are repeatedly executed by the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every several msec).

[Process for pre-reading notification effect]
In the look-ahead notification effect processing of FIG. 19, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the notification effect flag has a value of 1 (S600). The value 1 of the notification effect flag is set when the notification effect is executed. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a common notification effect is executed for the look-ahead notification effect and the state notification effect, and the notification effect flag is set to a value of 1 when the notification effect is executed. If it is determined that the notification effect flag has a value of 1, the look-ahead notification effect processing is terminated. Therefore, for example, when the notification effect flag is set to the value 1 for the state notification effect, the notification effect flag for the look-ahead notification effect is not set to the value 1 in duplicate.

When the notification effect flag is not the value 1 but the value 0 in S600, the current game state based on the game state designation command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S350 of the special symbol game processing and S556 of the jackpot game processing is the normal state. Alternatively, whether or not the second time is shortened (S602), a look-ahead determination command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S110 or S124 of the start winning process (first special symbol look-ahead determination command, second special symbol look-ahead determination command). Is received (S604), respectively. If it is determined in S602 that the current gaming state is not the normal state or the second time reduction state but the first time reduction state or the probable change state, or if it is determined in S604 that the look-ahead determination command has not been received, the look-ahead notification effect processing is performed. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 and S604 that the look-ahead determination command is received during the normal state or the second time saving state, the pre-reading notification effect is determined whether or not to be executed (S606), and whether or not the execution is determined is performed. If it is determined (S608) that it is determined that there is no execution and that there is no execution, the pre-reading notification effect processing is terminated. In the process of determining whether or not to execute the notification effect in S606, for example, if a lottery using a predetermined random number for lottery is won, it is determined that the notification effect is executed. The lottery is not limited to the random number for lottery, and if the look-ahead determination command includes a random number for determination, the random number may be used for lottery. In addition, when the result of the look-ahead judgment is a big hit or when it corresponds to the fluctuation pattern of SP reach, the winning probability is set to a high probability, and when the result of the look-ahead judgment is off or when it does not correspond to the fluctuation pattern of SP reach. Sets the winning probability to be low. In addition, in the case of a big hit, for example, the winning probability is set to 1/1 (100%) so that it will always be won, and in the case of a loss, for example, the winning probability will be set to 1 / so that it will be won once for every 100 fluctuation displays. It may be 100 (1%) or the like.

When it is determined in S608 that the execution is possible, it is determined whether or not the result of the pre-reading determination this time is a big hit (S610), and when it is determined that it is a big hit, the notification effect is produced using the effect selection table at the time of advantage. (S612), and if it is determined that the hit is not a big hit but a miss, the notification effect is selected using the effect selection table at the normal time (S614).

Here, FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect selection table, and FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state of a notification effect executed during a symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, as the notification effect, the first notification effect of changing the banner display of "Tatsuyoshi ZONE" (scroll display) and the second notification effect of changing the banner display of "Shin Tatsuyoshi ZONE" (scroll display). It is possible to perform directing. As shown in FIG. 23A, the first notification effect is an effect of vertically scrolling the banner display of "Tatsuyoshi ZONE" in the areas at both left and right ends of the display screen of the effect display device 37, for example, the left side. The banner display 375L is scrolled upward, and the banner display 375R on the right side is scrolled downward. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23B, the second notification effect is an effect of horizontally scrolling the banner display of "Shin Tatsuyoshi ZONE" in the upper and lower ends of the display screen of the effect display device 37. For example, the upper banner display 375U is scrolled to the right, and the lower banner display 375D is scrolled to the left. Further, as described above, the first notification effect and the second notification effect are common notification effects executed for the look-ahead notification effect and the state notification effect.

Further, in FIG. 22, FIG. 22A shows an effect selection table at an advantageous time, and FIG. 22B shows an effect selection table at a normal time. In the effect selection table at the time of advantage, the first notification effect is selected at a rate of 30%, and the second notification effect is selected at a rate of 70%. Further, in the effect selection table at the normal time, the first notification effect is selected at a rate of 90%, and the second notification effect is selected at a rate of 10%. Therefore, when the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit, the selection ratio of the second notification effect is high, and when the result of the look-ahead determination is wrong, the selection ratio of the first notification effect is high. , It is higher when the second notification effect is executed than when the first notification effect is executed.

When the notification effect is selected in S612 and S614 in this way, the current number of reserved first special symbols is set in the effect counter K (S616), and the value 1 is set in the notification effect flag (S618) for the look-ahead notification effect. End the process. As a result, the number of holds until the hold related to the look-ahead determination command received in S604 is set in the effect counter K.

[Process for status notification effect]
In the state notification effect processing of FIG. 20, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the notification effect flag has a value of 1 (S700), and determines that the notification effect flag has a value of 1. , Ends the process for status notification effect. Therefore, for example, when the notification effect flag is set to the value 1 for the look-ahead notification effect, the notification effect flag is not duplicated and set to the value 1 for the state notification effect.

When the notification effect flag is not the value 1 but the value 0 in S700, whether the current gaming state is the normal state or the second time saving state (S702), S430 or the second of the first special symbol variation display related processing. It is determined whether or not the special symbol variation instruction command (first special symbol, second special symbol) transmitted by the main control device 60 is received (S704) in S470 of the special symbol variation display related process. If it is determined in S702 that the current gaming state is not the normal state or the second time saving state but the first time saving state or the probable change state, or if it is determined in S704 that the fluctuation instruction command has not been received, the state notification effect processing is performed. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined in S702 and S704 that the special symbol change instruction command is received during the normal state or the second time saving state, the process of determining whether or not to execute the state notification effect is performed (S706), and whether or not the execution is determined is performed. (S708), and if it is determined that there is no execution and no execution is determined, the look-ahead notification effect processing is terminated. Similar to S606, the process of determining whether or not to execute the notification effect of S706 is performed using a predetermined lottery random number or the like. Further, when the current gaming state is the second time saving state, the winning probability is set to a high probability, and when the current gaming state is a normal state, the winning probability is set to a low probability. For example, in the case of the second time saving state, the winning probability is set to 1/30 (3.3%) so that one win is made for every 30 fluctuation displays, and in the normal state, the fluctuation display is approximately 100 times. The winning probability may be set to 1/100 (1%) or the like so that each player wins once.

When it is determined in S708 that execution is possible, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the second time saving state (S710), and when it is determined that the game is in the second time saving state, the time is advantageous as in S612. When the notification effect is selected using the effect selection table (FIG. 22 (a)) (S712) and it is determined that the state is not the second time saving state but the normal state, the effect selection table in the normal time (FIG. 22) is the same as in S614. (B)) is used to select the notification effect (S714). Therefore, in the case of the second time saving state, the selection ratio of the second notification effect is high, and in the case of the normal state, the selection ratio of the first notification effect is high. It is higher when the second notification effect is executed than when the first notification effect is executed.

When the notification effect is selected in S712 and S714 in this way, the effect counter K is set (S716), the value 1 is set in the notification effect flag (S718), and the state notification effect processing is terminated. In S716, for example, one of the values 1 to 30 is set. The value 30 corresponds to the maximum value of the second time reduction counter, which is the number of times the second time reduction state is given (maximum time reduction number). In the case of the second time reduction state, the remaining number of time reductions (value of the second time reduction counter) may be set in the effect counter K.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
In the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 21, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not a special symbol variation instruction command (first special symbol, second special symbol) has been received (S800), and receives the command. If it is determined that this has not been done, the process proceeds to S818. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit / miss determination and the determination result of the time reduction determination included in the current variation instruction command are the time reduction or the deviation (S802). If it is determined in S802 that the time is neither shortened nor missed, that is, it is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S804). Further, if it is determined in S802 that the time is shortened or the time is off, the out-of-order symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S806). 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 (S808). 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, and the definite symbol (normal jackpot symbol, time reduction jackpot symbol, probability variation jackpot symbol, time reduction symbol or miss. Design) etc. are included. Therefore, the effect symbol can be determined by determining the fixed 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. can. However, when the finalized symbol is a time-saving symbol, the effect symbol of the out-of-order symbol (the effect symbol common to the out-of-order symbol) is determined in S806 as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Further, 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.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the notification effect flag has a value of 0 (S810). When it is determined that the value of the notification effect flag is 0, the effect symbol is varied and displayed in the entire area (the entire display area) of the display screen of the effect display device 37 to start the symbol variation effect (S812). On the other hand, if it is determined that the notification effect flag has a value of 1, the banner display is variablely displayed (scrolled) in the left and right ends or the upper and lower ends of the display screen of the effect display device 37, and the notification effect is started (S814). , The symbol variation effect is started by variablely displaying the effect symbol in the central area excluding the banner display area (S816). As described above, if the first notification effect is selected as the notification effect, the notification effect and the symbol variation effect are performed as shown in FIG. 23A, and the second notification effect is selected as the notification effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the notification effect and the symbol variation effect are performed. Further, since the notification effect of this embodiment is a common effect for the look-ahead notification effect and the state notification effect, the player who sees the notification effect is expected to have a high possibility of a big hit. You will have the expectation that you are likely to be in the second short time state.

Whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S320 of the special symbol game processing when it is determined that the symbol variation effect is started in S812 and S816 or the variation instruction command is not received in S800. (S818), and if it is determined that the command has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing 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 notification effect flag has a value of 0 (S820). When it is determined that the value of the notification effect flag is 0, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol determined in S804 or S806 to end the symbol variation effect (S822), and the symbol variation effect process ends.

Further, when it is determined that the notification effect flag has a value of 1, since the notification effect is being performed during the symbol variation effect process, the banner display is erased and the notification effect is terminated (S824), and the determination is made in S804 or S806. By stopping and displaying the effect symbol with the stopped symbol, the symbol variation effect is terminated (S826). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment included in the fluctuation instruction command this time is a big hit (whether the big hit symbol is determined in S804) (S828), and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the effect counter K is set to a value. Only 1 is decremented (S830), and it is determined whether or not the effect counter K has a value of 0 (S832). If it is determined that the effect counter K is not a value 0, the symbol variation effect process is terminated with the notification effect flag set to the value 1. Therefore, even when the symbol variation effect is started next time, the notification effect is started, so that the notification effect is executed across the plurality of variation effects. When the notification effect flag is left at the value 1, the banner display may be left displayed without being erased. In that case, for example, in S824, the scrolling of the banner display may be temporarily stopped to display the banner display.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S832 that the effect counter K has a value of 0, the notification effect flag is set to a value of 0 (S834), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. In this way, when the number of continuations of the notification effect determined by the effect counter K ends (the number of fluctuations ends), the notification effect flag is reset to the value 0, so that the notification effect is produced even if the symbol variation effect is started next time. Will not be executed. Further, if it is determined in S828 that it is a big hit, the notification effect flag is set to a value of 0 (S834), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. Even when a big hit occurs, the notification effect flag is reset to the value 0, so that the notification effect is not executed across the big hit game. Even if the notification effect flag is set to a value of 0 in S834, when the notification effect flag is set to the value 1 again in the look-ahead notification effect processing or the state notification effect processing, a new notification effect is executed.

Subsequently, the transition of the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a partial transition of the gaming state. In FIG. 24, for convenience of explanation, the transition from the normal state or the second time saving state in which the game is mainly advanced by the first special symbol (special drawing 1) to the first time saving state is shown, and the first time saving state is the first. 2 The illustration of how the game progresses with the special symbol (special figure 2) and transitions to the probabilistic state or the like is omitted.

First, when the big hit of the first special symbol occurs in the normal state (low probability no time reduction state), if it is the special figure 1_normal big hit symbol, it returns to the normal state after the big hit game ends (FIG. 24 (1)), and the special figure 1_normal big hit symbol. FIG. 1_ If the time saving jackpot symbol A is used, the game shifts to the first time saving state in which the number of time saving is 50 times after the jackpot game is completed (FIG. 24 (2)). In this first time saving state, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (hit / fail judgment) reaches 50 times without the big hit occurring, and when the special figure 2_normal big hit occurs and the big hit game ends, the normal state Return to (FIG. 24 (3)). As described above, the transition when the special figure 2_probability change jackpot occurs in the first time saving state is omitted.

Further, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a time-saving symbol (special drawing 1 time-saving symbol) in the normal state, the second special symbol is shifted to the second time-saving state in which the number of time reductions is 30 (FIG. 24 (4)). Since this second time saving state is a latent time saving state in which the player cannot distinguish between the normal state and the player, the player continues to hit left and the game progresses with the first special symbol. In the second time saving state, when the number of fluctuations (hit / fail determination) of the special symbol reaches 30 times without the occurrence of a big hit, the normal state is restored (FIG. 24 (5)). Further, when a big hit of the first special symbol occurs in the second time saving state, all of them are special figure 1_time saving big hit B, and after the big hit game is completed, the time saving number of times shifts to the first time saving state of 100 times (FIG. 24 (6). )). In this first time saving state, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (hit / fail judgment) reaches 100 times without the big hit occurring, and when the special figure 2_normal big hit occurs and the big hit game ends, the normal state (Fig. 24 (7)).

As described above, when the big hit of the first special symbol occurs in the second time saving state, the normal big hit is not included unlike the case where the big hit of the first special symbol occurs in the normal state, and all of them are the time saving big hits. In addition, when the time-saving jackpot of the first special symbol occurs in the second time-saving state, the time-saving in the first time-saving state after the end of the big hit game is better than in the case where the time-saving jackpot of the first special symbol occurs in the normal state. Many times. For this reason, the second time saving state is almost the same as the normal state in terms of the fluctuation time of the symbol and the ease of entering the game ball into the second starting port 24, and is indistinguishable from the normal state, but a big hit occurs. It can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in terms of the ratio of the first time saving state and the duration of the first time saving state. Further, in this embodiment, the notification effect can be executed in the normal state and the second time reduction state (see the dotted line in FIG. 24), and the state notification effect suggesting that the second time reduction state is in effect and the look-ahead determination. The look-ahead notification effect that suggests that the result of is a big hit is executed as a common notification effect. Therefore, when the notification effect is executed, the player is expected to be in the second time-saving state, which is advantageous to the player when the big hit occurs, and the big hit is held by the newly generated first special symbol. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it will occur. In this way, if a big hit occurs by executing the notification effect, the rate of occurrence of the first time saving state after the big hit game ends and the number of time saving times (duration) may be advantageous, and a large amount of game profit may be obtained. Expectations can be held by the player.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the first time-saving state that occurs after the end of the big hit game and the second time-saving state that occurs when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by the time-saving symbol and cannot be distinguished from the normal state. And executes a notification effect (state notification effect) suggesting the possibility of being in the second reduced working hours state. Further, if a big hit occurs during the second time reduction state, both the rate of occurrence of the first time reduction state and the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit game are more advantageous to the player than when the big hit occurs during the normal state. Is set to. As a result, the second specific state is regarded as a latent time saving state and cannot be distinguished from the normal state, and the player is suggested to the player that the second specific state may be in the second time saving state by executing the notification effect. There is a high possibility that the first time reduction state will occur later, and it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the number of time reductions in the first time reduction state is large.

In addition, as the notification effect, the first notification effect of scrolling the banner display of "Tatsuyoshi ZONE" in the vertical direction and the banner display of "Shin Tatsuyoshi ZONE" in the horizontal direction are scrolled in the second time. Since it has a second notification effect having a higher possibility than the first notification effect, it is possible to give the player a different expectation depending on the type of the notification effect. Further, the notification effect suggesting that the second time is shortened and the notification effect suggesting the result of the look-ahead determination are executed as a common notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the notification effect and give the player a feeling of expectation that a big hit will occur by executing the notification effect. The second notification effect is more likely to be in the second time saving state than the first notification effect, and the result of the look-ahead determination is also likely to be a big hit. Therefore, the second notification effect is executed to make a big hit. It is possible to further increase the expectation for the occurrence and the subsequent occurrence of the first time saving state.

In the embodiment, two types of effects, a first notification effect and a second notification effect, are provided as the notification effects, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of effects may be provided. Alternatively, the notification effect may have only one type of effect. Further, the example in which the banner display is used as the notification effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification effect using the character 373 may be used, the color, shape, and size of the effect pattern may be changed, or the background of the screen may be changed. It may be a notification effect.

In the embodiment, it is suggested that the second notification effect is more likely to be in the second time saving state and the pre-reading determination result is more likely to be a big hit than the first notification effect. It is not limited to. For example, the second notification effect is likely to be in the second time reduction state, but the result of the look-ahead determination is unlikely to be a big hit, and the first notification effect is unlikely to be in the second time reduction state. However, it may be assumed that the result of the look-ahead determination is likely to be a big hit. In this case, in S612 of the look-ahead notification effect processing, the notification effect is selected using the effect selection table in the normal time of FIG. 22 (b), and in S614, the effect selection table at the advantageous time of FIG. 22 (a) is selected. It may be possible to select a notification effect using.

In the embodiment, the notification effect suggesting that the second time is shortened and the notification effect suggesting the result of the look-ahead determination are common notification effects, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each of them can also be used as a dedicated notification effect. good. Further, the present invention is not limited to the one that performs the notification effect that suggests the result of the look-ahead determination, and the notification effect that suggests the result of the look-ahead determination may not be performed, and the look-ahead notification effect processing of FIG. 19 may be omitted.

In the embodiment, when the big hit of the first special symbol occurs in the second time saving state, the selection ratio (possibility of occurrence) of the time saving big hit is higher than the case where the big hit of the first special symbol occurs in the normal state. Both the number of time reductions (duration) of the time reduction jackpot that occurred are advantageous, but the method is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one of the selection ratio of the time reduction jackpot and the number of time reductions of the time reduction jackpot that occurs is advantageous. That is, in the second time-saving state, the selection ratio of the time-saving jackpot is higher than that in the normal state, but the number of time-saving jackpots may be the same, or the selection ratio of the time-saving jackpot may be the same, although the number of time-saving times is large. In the second time reduction state, the time reduction jackpot with a large number of time reductions is selected, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection ratio of the number of time reductions may be different. That is, when the big hit of the first special symbol occurs in the second time saving state, the ratio of selecting the time saving big hit with a large number of time saving is higher than the case where the big hit of the first special symbol occurs in the normal state. May be.

In the embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the probabilistic jackpot and the second special symbol includes the probabilistic jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol may include the probabilistic jackpot as well as the second special symbol. good. Alternatively, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may not include the probabilistic jackpot.

In the embodiment, when it is determined in S600 of the look-ahead notification effect processing that the state notification effect is in progress (notification effect flag is value 1), the look-ahead notification effect is not executed regardless of the result of the look-ahead determination. Not limited. For example, when the result of the look-ahead determination is a big hit, the look-ahead notification effect may be executed even while the state notification effect is being executed, giving priority to this. As a result, for example, even if the first notification effect is being executed as the state notification effect, the first notification effect may be terminated and the second notification effect may be executed as the look-ahead notification effect. You can raise your expectations.

In the embodiment, the time saving state (first time saving state) is a state advantageous for the game ball to enter the second starting port 24, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol or the special symbol is shortened (variable) as compared with the normal state. (Shortening function), and the opening time of the second starting port 24, which is opened when a normal symbol is won, is extended from the normal state (opening extension function), but at least the fluctuation time of the symbol is longer than the normal state. Anything that can be shortened will do. Further, in the time saving state, a function may be provided to make the winning probability of the normal symbol higher than that in the normal state.

In the embodiment, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state generated by the definite display of the time reduction symbol is set to one type, but the number is not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be used. Further, the number of time reductions is different between the first time reduction state that occurs after the jackpot game is executed and the second time reduction state that occurs in the final display of the time reduction symbol without executing the jackpot game, but the number of time reductions is the same. It may be a thing.

In the embodiment, when the current gaming state is the time saving state (first time saving state or the second time saving state) or the probable change state, the result of determining that there is a time saving by the time saving determination process is invalidated (No. 1). 1 Special symbol variation display-related processing S418), not limited to this, if the current gaming state is in the time saving state or in the probable 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 gaming state is a time reduction state or a probable change state. For example, when the time reduction determination process is performed in the second time reduction state in which the time reduction count (time reduction counter) remains a certain number of times (for example, 5 times), and the determination of the time reduction is made to generate a new second time reduction state, a new time reduction state is generated. The number of times of time reduction (time reduction counter) in the second time reduction state generated in the above may be set to a value (35 times) obtained by adding the number of times remaining (5 times) to the original number of times (for example, 30 times). , The original number of times (30 times) may be set. It should be noted that the presence / absence of execution of the time reduction determination process and the validity of the result of determination that there is a time reduction may differ between the first time reduction state caused by the big hit game and the second time reduction state caused by the time reduction symbol.

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 even if both the first special symbol and the second special symbol include the time-saving symbol. good. Further, the number of time reductions based on the stop display of the time reduction symbol of the second special symbol may be made larger than the number of time reductions based on the stop display of the time reduction symbol of the first special symbol, which may be advantageous to the player. In addition, the second time saving state is generated based on the stop display of the time saving symbol of the first special symbol, and the first time saving state is generated based on the stop display of the time saving symbol of the second special symbol. It is also possible to generate different time saving states between the time saving symbol and the time saving symbol of the second special symbol.

In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is configured as a so-called seven machine type gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific area is provided inside the large winning opening opened during the small hit game, and the small hit is provided. When a game ball enters the big winning opening during a game and the entered game ball passes through the specific area, it may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer that develops into a big hit game.

In 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 Examples and Modifications may be applied to so-called managed gaming machines. The managed 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 embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "variable starting port", the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24 correspond to the "starting port", and the first special symbol variation display related processing S400 to The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes S406 and S450 to S456 of the second special symbol variation display related process corresponds to the "hit / fail determination means", and S426 and the second special symbol variation display of the first special symbol variation display related process. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the related processing S466 and the special symbol game processing (excluding S352 to S358) corresponds to the "special symbol variation display means", and the main control that executes the special symbol game processing S328 to S334. The CPU 60a of the device 60 corresponds to the "big hit game generating means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the special symbol game processing S352-S358 and the big hit game processing S538, S544 to S552 becomes the "specific state generating means". Correspondingly, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the first special symbol variation display-related processing S421-S420 corresponds to the "specific determination means", and the look-ahead notification effect processing, the state notification effect processing, and the symbol variation effect processing. The sub-integrated control device 90 and the effect display control device 91 that execute S814 and S824 of the above correspond to the "effect execution means". As for 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 problems of the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the mode 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 present invention is carried out in various embodiments without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

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 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st start port, 23a 1st Starting port switch, 24 2nd starting port switch, 24a 2nd starting port switch, 24b opening / closing blade, 24c 2nd starting port solenoid, 25 big winning opening, 25a big winning opening switch, 25b opening / closing plate, 25c big winning 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 1st 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 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal Symbol hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device), 37 effect display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372 hold symbol, 373 character, 375D, 375L, 375R, 375U banner display, 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 out-of-ball switch, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub-integrated control device, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 production display control device , 100 hole computer.

Claims (1)

A starting port including a variable starting port that changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A hit / fail determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
A special symbol variation display means that displays the special symbol in a variable manner and stops and displays it with a symbol that shows the judgment result.
A jackpot game generating means that generates a jackpot game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a hit as a determination result of the hit / fail determining means.
When the big hit game is completed, a specific state generating means capable of generating a specific state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable starting port than in the normal state for a predetermined duration, and a specific state generating means.
A specific determination means for determining whether or not to generate the specific state without going through the jackpot game, and
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the specific state, the first specific state and the ease of entering the game ball into the variable starting port are closer to the normal state than the first specific state, and the player cannot distinguish from the normal state. Has a specific state and
The specific state generating means can generate the first specific state when the big hit game is completed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a specific symbol indicating the occurrence of the specific state as a determination result of the specific determination means. In some cases, the second specific state can occur,
When the jackpot game generated during the second specific state ends, the possibility of occurrence of the first specific state and the duration of the first specific state are higher than when the jackpot game generated during the normal state ends. At least one is set to the player's advantage,
The effect executing means is a gaming machine that does not execute an effect indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the specific symbol, but executes a notification effect suggesting the possibility of being in the second specific state.

Images