JP2022030270A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pinball game machine capable of reducing regret when shifting to a normal state without winning in spite of a player being in an advantageous state.SOLUTION: In the pinball game machine in which a random number is extracted when game balls enter a start pocket and are reserved and stored, winning/losing determination regarding whether a special game is started is performed based on reservation storage, a special pattern is displayed variably, and a winning/losing determination result is reported after establishment display later, a game is completed without winning during time-shortening states (a time-shortening state (a), a time-shortening state (b), a time-shortening state (c)) permitting easy entry of game balls into a variable winning device provided in a start pocket, and a player's downcast feelings can be aroused by selecting and executing an exclusive performance mode when shifting to a normal game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine having a so-called easy-to-enter state.

The ball game machine (pachinko machine), which shows an example of a game machine, has one or more start ports including an "openable / closable start port that can be changed from a closed state to an open state" and a large winning opening in the game area. , The hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) is executed based on the game ball entering the starting port. Then, based on the judgment result of the winning / failing determination being a big hit, a big hit game for opening the big winning opening is executed.
As a gaming machine of this type, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, it is possible to shift to a ball entry easy state (for example, an open extension state) in which the ease of entry of the game ball into the openable start port is enhanced. Is conventionally known (see Patent Document 1).
In addition, in a gaming machine, as a means for notifying a judgment result of a hit / fail judgment, a symbol display device that notifies the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment after executing a variation display of a symbol (special symbol) for a predetermined time. In addition, it is provided with an effect means for executing a game effect corresponding to the variable display of the symbol. Then, the "game effect corresponding to the variable display of the symbol" is executed by the effect means.

JP-A-2002-78903

By the way, in recent years, the triggers (transition conditions) for shifting to the above-mentioned easy-to-enter state have been diversified, but it is hard to say that the notification act (displaying fluctuations in symbols and producing games) commensurate with this diversification has been executed. The fact is that the entertainment interests have not been sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above viewpoint, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently enhancing the entertainment interest.

The invention according to claim 1 is
Numerical data is extracted due to the winning of the game ball at the start opening provided on the game board, and the pass / fail judgment means is performed based on the numerical data.
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game based on the fact that the winning / failing determination determines that the game has been won.
Equipped with production control means to execute various effects,
In addition to being provided with a variable winning device provided with the starting port,
The game state includes at least a normal state and an easy-to-enter state in which it is easy to enter the variable winning device.
In the ball entry easy state, the transition condition is satisfied when the number of hit / fail determinations reaches the first predetermined number of times, and from the transition to the ball entry easy state until the number of hit / fail determinations reaches the second predetermined number of times. With a configuration to maintain
The effect control means includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode as effect modes selected in the normal state, and the second effect mode shifts to the normal state after the easy entry state is completed. It is characterized by being selected in some cases.

Here, in the gaming machine, the starting port provided in the variable winning device can be changed from a closed state in which it is difficult for the gaming ball to enter to an open state in which the gaming ball can be entered over a predetermined opening time.
Then, if the gaming state is not an easy-to-enter state (hereinafter, also referred to as a time-saving state) (a non-easy-to-enter state (hereinafter, also referred to as a normal state or a non-time-saving state)), a variable winning device is provided. The frequency with which the starting port is opened is the normal frequency, and the ease of entering the game ball into the starting port provided with the variable winning device is the normal ease of entering the ball. On the other hand, when the game state is an easy-to-enter state, the frequency of opening the start port equipped with the variable winning device is high, and the game ball enters the starting port equipped with the variable winning device. The ball ease is higher than the non-ball entry ease state.
As a state in which the easy ball entry state is realized, (A) an open extension state in which the opening time of the starting port equipped with the variable winning device is extended (the number of times the starting port equipped with the variable winning device is opened is increased. , Including the open extension state to extend the opening time), (B) Shorten at least one of the fluctuation time and the stop time of the special symbol (described later) to increase the execution frequency of the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol). (C) A state in which at least one of the fluctuation time and the stop time of the normal symbol (described later) is shortened to increase the execution frequency of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol, and (D) the hit probability of the hit / fail judgment regarding the normal symbol. Can be exemplified as a state in which the above is increased, or a state in which two or more of the states shown in (A) to (D) are combined.

Here, in the following description, the easy-to-enter state in which the ball shifts through (a) a special game (hereinafter, also referred to as a hit game or a big hit game) is referred to as a “a time saving state”, and (b) a predetermined counting means. The easy-to-enter state in which the counting value counted by the player reaches a value indicating a predetermined number of times and shifts without going through the special game is referred to as a “b time saving state”, and (c) a specific symbol is determined. Based on this, the easy-to-enter state in which the ball shifts without going through the special game may be referred to as a "c time saving state".
The "predetermined counting means" in (b) is a counting means that counts the number of times of the winning / failing determination executed without winning the determination result of the winning / failing determination under predetermined conditions. Further, as the special game, for example, a big hit game that may obtain a profit on a predetermined prize ball and a small hit game that may obtain a profit on a prize ball less than this big hit game. At least one of the above can be exemplified.

Further, the above-mentioned "predetermined number of times", that is, the number of operations of the "b time saving state" (hereinafter, the number of times the gaming state shifts to the "b time saving state", which may be referred to as the specified number of times reached) is, for example, the following. It can be determined as follows.
The number of times can be set to exceed the upper limit number of executions of the "a time saving state" (the upper limit number of times of hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol that can be executed while maintaining the profit of the "a time saving state"). Specifically, this specified number of arrivals can be set to a value that exceeds the "reciprocal" of the jackpot probability of this gaming machine.

In other words, even if the winning / failing judgment is performed the number of times exceeding the reciprocal of the jackpot probability (that is, the probability of winning in the winning / failing judgment) in the normal probability state, the jackpot is not generated (that is, the winning / failing judgment does not result in winning). In the case of), the purpose is to shift to a state where it is easy to enter the ball (b time reduction state) as a so-called "fitted (probabilistically, a big hit could be generated but a big hit could not be generated)". Is. For example, the transition to the "b time saving state" is executed without becoming a big hit if the reciprocal of the big hit probability (normal probability) is about 3 times, for example, if the big hit probability (normal probability) is "1/300". When the number of hit / fail judgments reaches about "900 times", the state shifts to "b time saving state".

The above-mentioned "predetermined condition" is, for example, in a gaming machine provided with (1) a function of changing the probability of a big hit in a hit / fail judgment regarding a special symbol from a normal probability to a high probability (hereinafter referred to as a probability change function). The "predetermined condition" is that the probability of a big hit is a normal probability, and it does not matter whether or not the ball is in an easy-to-enter state. Further, (2) in a gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function, the "predetermined condition" may always be satisfied.
It should be noted that the "predetermined condition" may be satisfied by not shifting to the easy-to-enter state. That is, it may be assumed that the "predetermined condition" is uniformly satisfied if the state is not easily entered, and the "predetermined condition" is not satisfied if the state is easily entered.

The easy-to-enter state of the gaming machine of the present invention is that (1) the easy-to-enter state (a time-saving state) that shifts after the special game is executed, and (2) the number of hit / fail determinations reaches the specified number of times. It may be an easy-to-enter state (b time-saving state) that shifts to a trigger, or may include an easy-to-enter state with a different transition trigger. For example, although the judgment result of the winning / failing judgment is not a winning, the ball entry easy state (c) which shifts without executing the special game based on the specific result (based on the confirmed display of the specific symbol). (Time saving state) may be included.

It is desirable that the effect control means include at least two effect modes selected in the normal state. For example, a configuration having a normal effect mode selected in the normal state and a special effect mode selected when the easy entry state ends and the normal state is entered can be considered. As a result, it is possible to see the special effect mode when the player is not elected during the easy entry state, and it is possible to distract the player who could not win even though the easy entry state was given. In addition, there is also a configuration in which different special effect modes are selected even when the a time saving state, the b time saving state, and the c time saving state are completed and the normal state is entered.

As described above, according to the present invention, a game that gives a game interest by selecting a special production mode when the game ends without winning despite the transition to the advantageous state of easy entry into a short state. Machines can be provided.

Front view of the pachinko machine 50. Front view of the game board 1. The rear view of the pachinko machine 50. The block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 50. The chart which shows the feature of a pachinko machine 50. The chart which shows the feature of a pachinko machine 50. In the pachinko machine 50, a chart showing a time saving state operation pattern for each gaming state. (A) is a chart showing the time saving state given by the pachinko machine 50 of each embodiment, and (b) is a chart showing the time saving state given by the pachinko machine 50 of the modified example. A chart showing the relationship between the gaming state and the average fluctuation time in the pachinko machine 50. (A) is a time chart showing the start timing of the big hit time saving state, (b) is a time chart showing the start timing of the arrival time saving state, and (c) is a time chart showing the start timing of the specific time saving state. The flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of a pachinko machine 50. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol start prize confirmation process executed by the main control device 80. The first flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a third flowchart showing the control content of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is the control content of the normal symbol hit / miss determination process executed by the main control device 80. Flow chart of 4. The first flowchart which shows the control content of the normal symbol game processing executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a second flowchart showing the control content of the normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is the third flowchart showing the control content of the normal symbol game process executed by the main control device 80. flowchart. The flowchart of the special symbol winning confirmation process executed by the main control device 80. Flow chart of look-ahead judgment processing. The first flowchart of the special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart of the special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. (A) is a flowchart of the disconnection setting process executed by the main control device 80, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modified example. The third flowchart of the special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. The fourth flowchart of the special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 5 is a fifth flowchart of a special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. 6 is a sixth flowchart of the special symbol winning / failing determination process executed by the main control device 80. A chart for explaining the time saving state transition specification command and the time saving state end specification command. The first flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. The second flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. The third flowchart of the jackpot game processing executed by the main control device 80. An explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect display. An explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect display. An explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect display. An explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect display. The flowchart which shows the display mode setting process which a sub-integrated control device 83 executes. (A) is a flowchart showing an effect start process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83, and (b) is a flowchart showing an effect stop process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. An example of a special effect display after each time reduction state. An example of a special effect display after each time reduction state. Explanatory drawing for explaining the specific time saving state and the arrival time saving state.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53s are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 behind the plate glass 61.
Further, the front frame 52 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 70 with the left upper and lower hinges (not shown) as fulcrums. Then, when the inner frame 70 is closed with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 52 is closed with respect to the inner frame 70, the game can be executed. Further, when the front frame 52 is opened with respect to the inner frame 70 with the left upper and lower hinges (not shown) as fulcrums, the front surface 1a of the game board 1 is opened, and a pachinko hall clerk or the like opens the front frame 1a with respect to the front surface 1a. It is possible to perform work for resolving the problem that has occurred (work for resolving the ball clogging in the game board 1 and the like). In the following description, the front frame 52 may be referred to as a glass frame.

Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the player's taste. Further, in order to improve the taste of the player, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A firing handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launching device (not shown) can be moved by rotating the firing handle 64 clockwise, and the game supplied from the upper plate 55. The ball is fired at the game board 1.

A production button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided in the upper center of the upper plate 55. By operating the effect button 67 during the valid period, the effect content displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 described later is changed, and the game sound output by the speaker 66 is changed. .. Further, the effect button 67 is provided with a jog dial 68 around the effect button 67, and is configured to be able to change the image for effect by rotating the jog dial 68. Further, this pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is attached, and the pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment.
In this game board 1, a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b is provided as a first game area 3L and a second game area with a center case 5 arranged substantially in the center as a boundary. It is divided into parts 3R.
The left side of the center case 5 is the first game area (hereinafter referred to as the left-handed area) 3L, and the right side is the second game area (hereinafter referred to as the right-handed area) 3R. The game ball that has reached the T portion shown in the above rolls on the taxiway 3p, reaches the right-handed area 3R, and flows down the right-handed area 3R. On the other hand, a game ball whose firing power is less than a predetermined value and does not reach the T portion will flow down the left-handed area 3L (left side of the center case 5). A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 (left-handed area 3L, right-handed area 3R) (not shown).

The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window facing the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the like, as in the case of known ones. A first starting port 11 is arranged under the center case 5. Further, four ordinary winning openings 13 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 11. The normal winning opening 13 is a normal winning opening that allows constant entry without changing the entry rate.
A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged in the right-handed area 3R on the right side of the center case 5.
Then, in the right-handed region 3R, the ordinary electric accessory 12A is arranged under the ordinary symbol operating gate 17. Further, a second starting port 12 is provided inside the ordinary electric accessory 12A, and a game ball that has entered the inside of the ordinary electric accessory 12A can enter the second starting port 12.

The ordinary electric accessory 12A is provided with a pair of left and right wing pieces 12t for opening and closing, and the pair of wing pieces 12t is rotatable with reference to a fulcrum on the lower end side, and the pair of wing pieces 12t. By narrowing the distance between the upper ends of the normal electric accessory 12A, the normal electric accessory 12A is closed.
Then, when the ordinary electric accessory 12A is in the closed state, a space is formed between the upper ends of the pair of blade pieces 12t to allow the passage of substantially one game ball, but the upper ends thereof are formed. Immediately above the gap, a public relations member 12a for prohibiting the passage of the game ball is provided. Therefore, when the normal electric accessory 12A is in the open state, the game ball flowing down the right-handed area 3R may enter the ordinary electric accessory 12A and enter the second starting port 12. When the ordinary electric accessory 12A is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12). However, by removing the obstacle member 12a from the upper part of the pair of wing pieces 12t, the game ball can enter the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) even when the ordinary electric accessory 12A is closed. There may be.

Further, when the distance between the upper ends of the pair of blade pieces 12t is widened, the normal electric accessory 12A is opened. in short. When the ordinary electric accessory 12A is in the open state, the pair of wing pieces 12t are in a substantially inverted state in front view, the distance between the upper ends thereof is widened to a plurality of diameters of the game ball, and the upper end portion of each wing piece 12t. The distance between the obstacle member 12a and the obstacle member 12a is wider than the diameter of the game ball. Moreover, the left and right facing surfaces of the pair of wing pieces 12t form a guide surface that guides the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the upper portion of the second starting port 12 into the inside of the second starting port 12. Therefore, when the normal electric accessory 12A is in the open state, the game ball flowing down around the upper portion of the ordinary electric accessory 12A (the upper end portion of the pair of blade pieces 12t) can easily enter the second starting port 12.

Further, the large winning opening 14 is arranged at the lower left of the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting opening 12), and is directly under the center case 5, and the first starting opening (first) is on the left side of the large winning opening 14. The start winning device) 11 is arranged.
The first starting port 11 is filled with a game ball that has flowed down the right-handed area 3R by a planted game nail (not shown) and a center case 5 arranged in a large size in a substantially central portion of the game area 3. It has a difficult structure. As a result, the game ball that has flowed down the left-handed region 3L can enter the first starting port 11. In other words, there is a low possibility that a game ball that has flowed down the right-handed region 3R will enter the first starting port 11.

At the bottom of the right-handed area 3R, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, and a first special symbol display device 9 and a 7-segment display device composed of a 7-segment display device. A second special symbol display device 10, a first special symbol hold number display device 18 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 composed of a plurality of LEDs are arranged. It becomes difficult for the player to reliably recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player during the game pays attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 and plays the game.

By configuring the game board 1 as described above, the game ball that has flowed down the game ball into the left-handed area 3L exclusively enters the first start port 11 (first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4)). Detects the game ball), the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the first special symbol) starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9, and stops after a predetermined time.

When the game ball is made to flow down to the right-handed area 3R, the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), and the normal symbol display device is used. The normal electric solenoid 12b (FIG. 4), which will be described later, is described in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol (each aspect of hitting and losing) in which the normal symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the normal diagram) starts to change and stops after a predetermined time. See) to drive. That is, when the hit mode (hit symbol) of the normal figure is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 7 and the normal electric motor solenoid 12b is driven, the wing piece 12t of the second starting port (normal electric accessory 12A) is almost synchronized. Is open so that the ball can enter the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 4)). When the game ball enters the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol) is displayed on the second special symbol display device 10. (Also shown in the figure) starts variable display and stops after a predetermined time.

During the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol). Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and the change of the second special symbol (hit / fail judgment) is performed regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Priority will be given. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special symbol, the change of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol hold memory, and the change of the first special symbol hold memory is made. (Pass / fail judgment) is started. This point will be described later.
However, unlike this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be changed in the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be simultaneously used. It may be varied.

The large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven according to the confirmed and displayed modes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the large winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member 14t of the large winning opening 14 opens almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the large winning opening 14 (count switch 14a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball. ) Is possible.
That is, the door member (opening / closing member) 14t is supported so as to be tiltable on the lower end side of the big winning opening 14, and the big winning is won in the non-special gaming state (when the big hit game or the small hit game described later is not executed). The mouth 14 is closed by the door member 14t, and the game ball cannot enter the ball. On the other hand, in the special game state (big hit game, etc.), the door member 14t is tilted (tilted in the direction of the player facing the game board 1), the large winning opening 14 is opened, and the game ball is entered. Can be made to.

As described above, since the normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the big winning opening 14 are arranged in the right-handed area 3R (right side of the center case 5), they are in a special gaming state (big hit gaming state, etc.). ) And the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state), the firing handle 64 is adjusted so that all of the launched game balls reach the right-handed area 3R (launching power of the game ball). Will be adjusted to more than the specified force). On the other hand, the first starting port 11 is arranged substantially directly below the center case 5, and the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) is in the open state in the non-open extension state (non-time saving state). Adjust the launch handle 64 so that all of the launched game balls reach the left-handed area 3L (adjust the launch power of the game balls to less than the specified force) because the frequency of occurrence is low (much lower than the time saving state). Will be done.

In this pachinko machine 50, since the opening extension function operates in the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state described later), the time saving state is changed to the opening extension state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). State).

A large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out opening 2d is provided at the bottom of the board surface.
As shown in FIG. 3, the back surface of the pachinko machine 50 has an inner frame 70 detachably attached to the game board 1 described above, which is housed in the outer frame 51 described above. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, if a game ball is won in the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 to the above-mentioned upper plate 55 by the payout device 73 via the tank rail 72. .. Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided in the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided in the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device 84 is not drawn in FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is provided under the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and for a frame (frame side (front frame). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from 52, inner frame 70, and outer frame 51) to the hall computer) are used, but in this embodiment, the hall computer is used via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating the game status and the game result is transmitted to.

Further, a detection signal is input to the main control device 80 from the glass frame opening switch 35 and the inner frame opening switch 36. Further, when the inner frame 70 is closed with respect to the outer frame 51, the inner frame switch 36 (see FIG. 4) is turned on, and when the inner frame 70 is opened with respect to the outer frame 51, the inner frame switch 36 is turned on. It will be in the OFF state. Further, the glass frame opening switch 35 can be provided on the back surface side of the inner frame 70.

The main control device 80 on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 includes a performance display device 48, a setting key SW47, and a RAM clear switch 46.
The RAM clear switch 46 is a switch for executing RAM clear by turning on the power switch 86 and turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 46. Further, the RAM clear switch 46 also has a function as an operation means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value in the setting change.
Here, the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment may be provided with a function for changing the setting of the jackpot determination probability. For example, when any of the six types (types) of the set values 1 to 6 can be set, different jackpot determination probabilities are provided stepwise corresponding to each set value 1 to 6. .. In this case, the jackpot winning probability (1/300), the set value 2 (1/290), the set value 3 (1/280), the set value 4 (1/270), and the set value 5 (1) corresponding to the set value 1. / 260), and the set value 6 (1/250) increases in this order.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, an administrator (a clerk of a pachinko hall, etc.) inserts the setting key SW47 into a setting switch (keyhole), and the operation position of the setting key SW47 is set in a predetermined direction (with reference to the initial position). For example, rotate it in the clockwise direction) to turn on the setting switch. In this state, if the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 50 while the RAM clear switch 46 is being pressed, the mode of the pachinko machine 50 becomes the setting change mode.
In this setting change mode, an administrator (such as a pachinko hall clerk) can change the set value by pressing the RAM clear switch 46 (setting change button). That is, each time the RAM clear switch 46 (setting change button) is pressed, the set value is changed in the order of the set value 1 to the set value 6, and further, the set value 1.
At that time, as the set value is changed, the performance display device 48 displays a numerical value indicating the set value at that time.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Then, in each of these control devices, a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started by the CPU due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 80 also includes a random number counter or the like that extracts (generates) various random numbers.
Further, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, and RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 12, and the like. The normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting the game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 for operating the symbol, the count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 13 have been entered. A detection signal such as a general winning opening switch 13a for detecting a game ball is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83.
Further, the main control device 80 displays the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold number display device 18, The lighting of the second special symbol hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal symbol hold display device 8 is controlled.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b to control the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12). Controls the opening and closing of.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall main computer 87. Be done. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the prize balls are counted by both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

In the payout control device 81, signals from the full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are input, and when a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full is input by the full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 is used. When a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so that the payout motor 20 is not output. Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. And sends a launch stop signal.
In this embodiment, the game ball is paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the game ball is stored without being paid out according to a prize or the like.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29 are input to the launch control device 84.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is the player pressing the firing stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It has become like.

When the power of the pachinko machine 50 is turned on while the RAM clear switch (SW) 46 (located in the main control device 80 in the figure) is pressed, the area excluding a part of the RAM area is cleared. At the same time, the initial setting of RAM will be performed.
Further, in this embodiment, the step setting values (so-called values indicating settings 1 to 6) are also configured so as not to be erased by RAM clearing. Specifically, the RAM clear process is configured so that the area related to the stage set value is not the target of erasure among the RAM areas erased by the RAM clear.
As described above, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a RAM clear SW46 in the main control device 80 in order to erase the information stored in the RAM. The RAM clear SW46 may be provided on the payout control device 81 or the power supply board 85. Further, the performance display device 48 is provided in the main control device 80 and is controlled by the main control device 80. Further, in this embodiment, the main control device 80 is provided with a setting key SW47 used for setting change and setting confirmation as described above.

The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to a sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and produces an effect. The display control command and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control commands are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the command and the like.
Then, the functional unit as a voice control device (denoted as voice control unit 83a in FIG. 4) controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, that is, the volume. It controls and controls the type of voice (for example, the type of notification sound, control of setting suggestion sound, etc.). Further, the functional unit as the lamp control device (denoted as the lamp control unit 83b in FIG. 4) controls various LEDs and the lamp 26 by operating the lamp driver based on the data for lamp control.

Further, the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect units 67 and 68, the operation signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. .. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.
Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect image such as an effect symbol on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6.
In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are divided into separate devices, but they may be combined into one device.

The power supply board 85 (see FIG. 3) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage by electric power supplied from an external AC power supply, and is a pachinko machine by operating a power supply switch provided on the power supply board 85. Power is supplied to each part constituting 1. The power supply board 85 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 remains for a certain period of time. Be retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is supplied from the AC power supply, and a power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9.
The pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment is a so-called "time saving machine", and does not have a high probability state in which the probability of determining a big hit in the hit / fail determination of a special symbol is higher than usual. That is, the probability of determining a big hit does not change in the hit / fail determination of the special symbol, and it is always performed with a normal probability. However, the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment may have the high probability state.
In the pachinko machine 50, the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first hit / fail determination) is executed due to the entry of the ball into the first starting port 11. In addition, the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second hit / fail determination) is executed due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port 12.

When the first hit / fail judgment is executed, the stop symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) of the first special symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern that specifies the time when the first special symbol is variable and displayed) are determined by a random number lottery. , The symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 9 and the effect symbol display device 6 is started based on the determined variation time. After that, after the fluctuation time of the first special symbol has elapsed, the stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, and the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to the first special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the result of the first hit / miss determination is notified.

In addition, when the second hit / fail judgment is executed, the stop symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) of the second special symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern that specifies the time when the second special symbol is variable and displayed) are randomly selected. Based on the determined and determined variation time, the symbol variation of the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is started. After that, after the fluctuation time of the second special symbol has elapsed, the stop symbol (fixed symbol) of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to the second special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), and the result of the second hit / miss determination is notified.

When the result of the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (first hit / fail judgment) or the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (second hit / fail judgment) becomes a big hit, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and then special. The symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol (special symbol 1_big hit symbol 1, special symbol 1_big hit symbol 2, special symbol 2_big hit symbol 1 or special symbol 2_big hit symbol 2). As a result, the jackpot game is executed in which the bonus continuous actuating device is actuated by the operation of the condition device and the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined manner.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, when the result of the first hit / fail determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 5A, the stop symbol (the big hit symbol that is confirmed and displayed) is "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 1". (4R normal jackpot symbol) "occurs at a rate of" 40% ", and" special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 (6R normal jackpot symbol) "occurs at a rate of" 60% ".
Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the case where it is "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (8R normal big hit symbol)" is at a rate of "40%". Occurs, the case of "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (10R normal big hit symbol)" occurs at a rate of "60%".

And, each jackpot symbol is a so-called "normal jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that does not improve the jackpot probability even if it is confirmed and displayed)".
That is, when the stop display (confirmed display) is displayed, a normal jackpot is generated, and after the corresponding jackpot game (4R jackpot game, 6R jackpot game, 8R jackpot game or 10R jackpot game) is executed, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is changed. , It shifts to the normal probability state and the open extension state (time saving state) (see FIG. 9A). This normal probability state and open extension state (time saving state) is a time saving state.

In this embodiment, even if any of the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), the normal probability state and the open extension state (a time saving state) are entered, but any of the big hits. Based on the stop display (confirmed display) of the symbol, it may not shift to the normal probability state and the open extension state (time saving state). For example, after the end of the big hit game executed based on the result of the first hit / fail determination being a big hit, the normal probability state and the non-open extension state (non-time saving state) may be set, or the second hit / fail determination may be made. The rate of transition to the normal probability state and the open extension state (time saving state) may be lower than that after the end of the big hit game executed based on the result of the big hit.

When the normal probability / open extension state (a time saving state) is reached after executing the big hit game executed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment) of the first special symbol. Whether the number of executions of the "hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol" executed after the big hit game is "100 times", the hit / miss judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) Continue until the result of is a big hit. Then, when the normal probability / open extension state (a time saving state) is terminated, the gaming state becomes a normal probability / non-open extension state (hereinafter referred to as a normal probability / non-open extension state). Here, the number of times (100 times) of the hit / fail determination that can be executed while maintaining the a time saving state is referred to as the number of time saving in the a time saving state.

In addition, when the normal probability / open extension state (a time saving state) is reached after executing the big hit game executed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment (second hit / fail judgment) of the second special symbol being a big hit. Is whether the number of executions of the "hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol" executed after the big hit game is "100 times", or the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / fail judgment). Continue until the result of judgment) becomes a big hit. Then, when the normal probability / open extension state (a time saving state) is terminated, the gaming state becomes a normal probability / non-open extension state (hereinafter referred to as a normal probability / non-open extension state).
In the following description, the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, and the time saving state (a time saving state) that shifts after the big hit game is executed may be referred to as a "big hit time saving state" based on the cause of the shift.

Further, in this open extension state (a time reduction state), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is extended (opening extension function), and the average time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is shortened. The function is activated, and the non-open extension state (non-time reduction state) is a state in which the opening extension function and the variable time reduction function are not operating.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (c) and 9 (b), in the pachinko machine 50, in the normal probability state of the gaming state, "hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / fail judgment)". When the number of times of the hit / fail judgment executed without making a big hit reaches "900 times (specified number of arrivals)", the gaming state is a normal probability / open extension state (hereinafter, this time reduction state is b time reduction state). (Sometimes referred to as).

That is, when the number of hit / fail judgments (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) executed in the normal probability state reaches the specified number of arrivals, the normal probability / open extension state (b time saving state) is performed without going through the big hit game. Move to. In this normal probability / open extension state (b time reduction state), the number of hit / fail judgments (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) executed after shifting to the normal probability / open extension state (b time reduction state) is It continues until it becomes "900 times" or the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) becomes a big hit.

In the following explanation, when the number of hit / fail judgments (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) reaches the specified number of arrivals, the time saving state (b time saving state) to be shifted is determined as "arrival time saving" based on the cause of the transition. Sometimes referred to as "state".
Here, the specified number of arrivals is the number of fluctuations of the special symbol calculated from the "ram clear process" that initializes the RAM mounted on the main control device 80 or "after the big hit occurs (after the big hit game is executed)", that is, normal. The result of the hit / fail judgment in the probability state is the number of times of the "hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol" executed without causing a big hit.

In the embodiment, the specified number of arrivals is not particularly limited as long as it exceeds the "reciprocal" of the jackpot probability (1/300) (value exceeding 300). In other words, even if the hit / fail judgment is made the number of times that exceeds the "reciprocal" of the jackpot probability in the normal probability state, if the jackpot is not generated, it is regarded as a so-called "fitted" and the time is shortened, which is sound. This is to rescue the player who continues the game. More specifically, when the jackpot probability is "1/300", for example, it can be 301 times or more, particularly 700 times or more, or any number of 750 to 900 times. ..

In this embodiment, by shifting to the "arrival time reduction (b time reduction state)", it is possible to obtain a much larger number of time reductions than the big hit time reduction (a time reduction state). Here, the number of hit / fail determinations (900 times) that can be performed while maintaining the b time reduction state is referred to as the time reduction number of the b time reduction state.
However, unlike this embodiment, when the game shifts to the big hit time reduction (a time reduction state), a larger number of time reductions than the "arrival time reduction (b time reduction state)" may be given.

In the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), as in the jackpot time reduction (a time reduction state), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is extended (opening extension function), and special symbols and ordinary symbols are also used. It is a state in which the time saving function for shortening the average fluctuation time of is activated.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the gaming state is in the non-time saving state, and as shown in FIG. 6B, the gaming state is in the time saving state. If the result of the first hit / miss determination is wrong, "special figure 1_missing symbol 1" or "special figure 1_missing symbol 2" is confirmed and displayed as the missing symbol. In addition, when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a mistake, the probability that the missed symbol is set to "special figure 1_missing symbol 1" (probability of being selected by random number lottery) is "149/150", and "special figure 1_missing symbol 1". The probability (probability of being selected by random number lottery) set in "Fig. 1_Out of symbol 2" is "1/150".
Here, "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 1" constitutes a specific example of a non-specific out-of-design symbol, and "Special Figure 1_Out of Design 2" constitutes a specific example of a specific out-of-specification symbol.

Further, when the result of the second hit / miss determination is out of order, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), "special figure 2_out of place symbol 1" is confirmed and displayed as the out of place symbol. If the result of the second hit / fail judgment is out of order, the probability that the out-of-order symbol is set to "special figure 2_out-of-order symbol 1" is "100%", and this "special figure 2_out-of-order symbol 1" is not specified. A concrete example of the off-design is constructed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the specified out-of-design symbol (specific out-of-design symbol) is included in the out-of-design of the first special symbol, but the out-of-design symbol of the second special symbol is not included in the out-of-specification symbol. However, a specific out-of-design symbol may be included in the out-of-order symbol of the second special symbol.

When the specific out-of-time symbol (special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) when the game state is in the non-time saving state, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the jackpot game is not executed. The gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 shifts to a normal probability state and an open extension state (time saving state) (without going through a big hit game). In this normal probability / open extension state (c time reduction state), after shifting to the state (c time reduction state), is the number of executions of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment or second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol 50 times? , Continue until the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / miss judgment or second hit / miss judgment) becomes a big hit. Here, the number of times (50 times) of hit / fail determination that can be performed while maintaining the c time saving state is referred to as the time saving number of times in the c time saving state.

Based on the stop display (confirmed display) of this specific out-of-specification symbol (specific symbol, that is, a specific non-big hit symbol), the transition is made without going through the jackpot game. "Is in the c time saving state. It should be noted that even if the non-specified out-of-specification symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), it does not trigger the transition to the time saving state.

Then, when the normal probability / open extension state (c time reduction state) is terminated, the gaming state becomes the normal probability and non-open extension state.
In this open extension state (c time reduction state), as in the jackpot time reduction (a time reduction state), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is extended (opening extension function), as well as a special symbol and normal. It is a state in which the time saving function for shortening the average fluctuation time of the symbol is activated. Here, the time-saving state (c time-saving state) in which the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) and the game shifts without executing the jackpot game is referred to as a "specific time-saving state", and the operation trigger. May be distinguished from other open extension states (a time saving state and b time saving state).

However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the gaming state is the time saving state (any of a time saving state, b time saving state, or c time saving state), the specified out-of-specification symbol (Special Figure 1_). Even if the missed symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed), it is treated as a mere miss. That is, when the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-image symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), the number of time reductions is maintained as it is, and 50 new times are not added. For example, when the remaining number of time reductions (described later) is 20 times, even if the specific out-of-specification symbol (special figure 1_out-of-time symbol 2) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display), the number of time reductions is not "20 times + 50 times". However, it is maintained at "20 times".

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, "the game state at the time of the time saving state transition trigger" and "the type of the time saving state to be shifted" will be described.
When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed regardless of whether the game state is "normal probability / non-open extension state (so-called normal state)", "a time saving state", "b time saving state", or "c time saving state". , It is possible to shift to the "a time saving state" through the jackpot game.

Further, when the gaming state is "normal probability / non-open extension state (so-called normal state)", "a time saving state", and "c time saving state", when a transition trigger of the arrival time saving state (b time saving state) occurs. It is possible to shift to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) without going through the jackpot game. When the gaming state is the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), it is considered unrealistic to generate a transition trigger for the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state). In the situation where the jackpot probability is "1/300", the result of the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) does not become a big hit over 900 times, and the state shifts to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state). In this arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the result of the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) does not become a big hit over 900 times, that is, the big hit probability is "1/300" and the big hit over 1800 times. It is very unlikely that it will be.

In addition, it is conceivable that the arrival time reduction state is provided so that it operates only once before going through the big hit (big hit game). It is conceivable that the result will not be a big hit, and even if the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) is performed 900 times again after the arrival time reduction state ends, the arrival time reduction state does not occur.

Further, when the game state is the "normal probability / non-open extension state (so-called normal state)" and the transition trigger of the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) occurs, the specific time reduction state (c time reduction) is not performed through the big hit game. State) can be transferred. On the other hand, when the gaming state is "a time saving state" or "b time saving state", even if the specified out-of-specification symbol is confirmed and displayed, it does not shift to "c time saving state".

Next, using FIG. 5, the content of the big hit game executed when the result of the hit / fail judgment (first hit / fail judgment, second hit / fail judgment) regarding the special symbol is a big hit, and the transition after the big hit game is executed. The game state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the result of the first hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 (4R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 4R normal big hit occurs and "4R big hit game". To execute. Further, when the result of the first hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 (6R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 6R normal big hit occurs and the "6R big hit game" is executed.

When the result of the second hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (8R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, an 8R normal big hit occurs and the "8R big hit game" is executed. Further, when the result of the second hit / fail determination becomes a big hit and "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (10R normal big hit symbol)" is confirmed and displayed, a 10R normal big hit occurs and the "10R big hit game" is executed.
Here, in the "4R jackpot game", a round game (opening for a maximum of 30 seconds per round or 10 counts) that opens the jackpot 14 is performed four times with a predetermined interval in between, and the same applies to the "6R jackpot game". A round game is played 6 times with a similar interval in between. Further, in the "8R jackpot game", the same round game is performed 8 times with the same interval in between, and in the "10R jackpot game", the same round game is performed 10 times with the same interval in between.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the number of prize balls for entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 is 3, and the number of prize balls for entering the other winning openings 13 is 10. It has become. Therefore, when the game ball is launched toward the right-handed area 3R in the open extended state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state), the winning ball is frequently won in the second starting port 12. By frequently acquiring "3" prize balls based on the entry into the second starting port 12, so-called "ball loss" can be suppressed.
In addition, the number of prize balls by entering the large prize opening 14 is 10. Further, the specified number of winnings for the large winning opening 14 is 10, and the specified number of winnings for the ordinary electric accessory (second starting opening 12) is 9.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to "1/6" in the non-time saving state (non-open extension state), and the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). ) Is set to "5/6".
The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12) is "once 0.3 seconds" in the non-time saving state, and "2" in the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). Once a second. "
The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 5 seconds on average in the non-time saving state and 1 second on average in the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state).

As shown in FIG. 9A, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is 20 seconds on average in the non-time reduction state, 10 seconds on average in the jackpot time reduction state (a time reduction state), the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), and the specific time reduction state (b time reduction state). c) It is said that the average time is 5 seconds.
In the effect display corresponding to the fluctuation of the special symbol, the probability of executing the reach and the reach effect (hereinafter, simply referred to as "reach") is about 9.2% in the non-time saving state, and the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state). It is about 3.1%, and it is about 1.7% in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) and the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state).

Next, with reference to FIG. 9 (c), the relationship between the presence / absence of reach and the fluctuation time for each gaming state will be described.
It takes an average of 5 to 15 seconds when the reach is not executed in a non-time saving state, and 20 to 120 seconds when the reach is executed. In addition, it takes 5 to 12 seconds when the reach is not executed in a short time state, and 15 to 60 seconds on average when the reach is executed.

Under the above configuration, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the player first shoots the gaming ball aiming at the left-handed area 3L (left-handed). ), Aim to generate a big hit in the first hit / fail judgment by entering the ball into the first starting port 11. Then, after the big hit is generated and the big hit game is executed, the game shifts to the big hit time saving state (a time saving state), and the opening time of the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) is extended, so that the game ball (Strengthen) and launch the game ball toward the right-handed area 3R (aiming to enter the second starting port 12 by right-handed).

In addition, regardless of whether the gaming state is the non-time saving state or the time saving state, the winning / failing determination (the winning / failing determination regarding the special symbol) executed without generating a big hit is determined in advance as the predetermined number of arrivals (this embodiment). Then, when it is performed "900 times"), the state shifts to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), and the opening time of the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) is extended.

Further, when the specified out-of-time symbol is stopped and displayed when the game state is the non-time saving state, the state shifts to the specific time saving state (c time saving state) without going through the big hit game, and the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port) 12) The opening time is extended. Even if the specified out-of-specification symbol is stopped and displayed in the time-saving state (a time-saving state, b time-saving state, c time-saving state), it is treated as a normal deviation (non-specific deviation), and based on the stop display of the specific out-of-specification symbol. , There is no transition to a specific time saving state.

In addition, when the specified missed symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit time saving state, the remaining number of times of the big hit time shortened state and the number of times of the time shortened state (specified time shortened state) given by the specified missed symbol are compared, and it shifts to the one with the larger number of times. It may be configured to do.

In addition, a similar configuration can be considered for the short arrival time state. That is, when the operation condition of the arrival time reduction state is satisfied at the time of the big hit time reduction state, the number of times of the remaining number of times of the big hit time reduction state and the number of times of the time reduction state (b time reduction state) given by the establishment of the operation condition are compared, and the number of times is large. It may be configured to move to the other side.
In this way, the player with the most remaining times is always selected, so that the player is not disadvantaged.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, the prize ball amount usually increases in proportion to the number of round games. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the case where the result of the second hit / fail determination is a big hit is better. , It is more likely that a large number of prize balls can be obtained than when the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit.
In this embodiment, there is no difference in the benefits given after the big hit game between the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit. Unlike the embodiment, a difference may be provided in both cases. For example, in the case where the result of the second hit / fail determination is a big hit, the privilege given after the big hit game may be larger than in the case where the result of the first hit / fail determination is a big hit. That is, in the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the period of the open extension state (a time saving state) which shifts after the big hit game is longer than in the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit. May be good.

Further, the method of providing a difference in gain between the case where the result of the second hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the case where the result of the first hit / fail judgment is a big hit is not limited to this, and is, for example, given after the big hit game. The benefits to be given may be the same, and a difference in gain may be provided depending on the amount of prize balls at the time of executing the big hit game. Depending on the amount, there may be a difference in the gain provided to the player.
As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, the second starting port 12 and the like are arranged in the right-handed area 3R, and the winning frequency of the second starting port 12 is in the open extension state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). ), In the open extended state (big hit time reduction, arrival time reduction), it is configured to induce the launch of the game ball in the right-handed area 3R.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is made longer in the time-shortened state, and the probability of appearance of reach is increased. In addition, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened in the b time reduction state and the c time reduction state, and the probability of appearance of reach is lowered.

With this pachinko machine 50, the game proceeds as follows.
First, the main routine executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is periodically executed by a hard interrupt about every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S70 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". "This process" will be executed periodically by the above interrupt.

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise, etc. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to recent technological improvements, it is usually when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
When it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), the initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol, etc.) is initially set in the work area of the memory. (Writing of the value, etc.) is performed (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S70).

When an affirmative determination of a normal interrupt is made (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process in which the value of the initial value random number is incremented by +1 each time this process is executed, and the value of the initial value random number before this process is executed is incremented by 1, but the random value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is "3966", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order.

The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that increments by +1 each time the process is executed in the same way as the initial value random number update process, and when the maximum value is "3966", it starts in the next process. Return to "0", which is the value of, and repeatedly create 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" in ascending order. The first value of the random number for determining the jackpot is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. Assuming that this value is 250, the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "250", "251", "252" ... "3966", "0", "1" ....

When the big hit determination random number makes one round (updated 3967 times), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Performs an increment process. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes one round again, the operation of changing the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations will be repeated. In the above example, when the random number for determining the jackpot becomes "249", it is one round, so that the value of the initial value random number is next to "249". If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "249", "87", "88" ... "3966", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to is the new value of the initial value random number.
The random number update process (S30) for determining the jackpot symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value, which is the initial value "0". Return to.

The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from "0" to "996". Return to a certain "0".
In addition, the random number update process for hit determination is used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and other initial value random numbers, random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbol determination, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination are used for lottery of special symbols. use.
The reach determination random number update process (S40) following S35 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from "0" to "228". Return to a certain "0".

The number of values that reach in the non-time saving state (when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) is 21, the values are "0" to "20", and the value that reaches in the big hit time saving state (a time saving state). The number of values is 5, the values are "0" to "4", the number of values that reach the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) or the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) is 4, and the value is "0". "-" 3 ".

The random number update process (S45) for determining the fluctuation pattern following S40 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from "0" to "1020", and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value when the maximum value is exceeded. It returns to "0" which is.
The random number update process (S46) for determining the outlier symbol is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 3967 integers from "0" to "3966". Return to.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), winning of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the winning of the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 13, and the confirmation of the winning of the ball to the normal symbol operating gate 17 are performed. The input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 is executed.
The winning (winning) confirmation process (starting winning process) for each starting port and operating port will be described later.

In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for reaching determination are generated. Although it is acquired, the number of hold storages is limited to 4 for each of the 1st start port 11 and the 2nd start port 12, and when the hold storage is 4 full, the game ball is the 1st start port 11. Alternatively, even if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, only the prize balls (three) are paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

Subsequently, a hit / fail determination process (S55) is performed as a condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not it is a big hit. When the pass / fail determination process (S55) is completed, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), the main control device 80 refers to the effect symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub-integrated control device 83, the grand prize opening solenoid 14b, etc. according to the progress of the game. And execute each output process. That is, when it is detected by the prize confirmation process (S50) that there is a prize for the game ball at each prize opening on the game board 1, the prize ball data is output to the payout control device 81 in order to pay out the game ball as the prize ball. The process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub-integrated control device 83 is output to the effect symbol control device 82 to notify that an error is occurring when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 50. Execute each process to be performed.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65) is a process of monitoring whether or not fraud has been performed on the normal winning opening 13, and the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is larger than a predetermined number. It is a process of determining whether or not, and if there are many, it is determined to be fraudulent, and a notification to that effect is given. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main control device 80.

The above-mentioned residual processing following this processing is composed of the initial value random number update processing (S70), but is exactly the same processing as the above-mentioned S20. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the special symbol, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. If the values of the initial value random numbers (3967 ways from 0 to 3966) occur to the same extent when the random numbers for determining the jackpot make one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. Further, the above-mentioned random number update process for hit determination (S35) may also be configured to be executed in the residual process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a start winning confirmation process relating to a normal symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a normal symbol start winning confirmation process) will be described. This normal symbol start winning confirmation process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine of FIG.
The start winning confirmation process (normal symbol start winning confirmation process) relating to the normal symbol shown in FIG. 12 determines whether or not there is a ball entering the normal symbol operating gate 17 (S100), and if there is a ball (S100 :). yes), it is determined whether or not the reserved memory of the normal symbol is full (S102). In the case of a negative judgment (S102: no), various random numbers such as a random number for determining a normal symbol and a random number for determining a winning symbol (random number for determining a normal symbol) are extracted by the processing of S104, and the extracted various random numbers are used. It is stored as a hold storage in the memory of the main control device 80 (a hold storage process for a normal drawing provided in the built-in RAM, which is not shown in FIG. 12) (up to four). Then, the display control of the normal symbol hold number display device 8 and the normal symbol hold number command transmission process to the effect symbol display device 82 and the sub-integrated control device 83 are performed (S106), and this process is terminated (returned).

Further, when it is determined in the processing of S100 that the game ball has not entered the normal symbol operating gate 17 (S100: no) and when the reserved memory of the normal symbol is full (S102: yes). It will be a return as it is.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15, a hit / fail determination process relating to a normal symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a normal symbol hit / fail determination process) will be described. This normal symbol hit / miss determination process is one of the subroutines of the pass / fail determination process (S55) of the main routine of FIG.
In the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (normal symbol hit / fail determination process), first, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory 12A for opening the second starting port 12 is operating (S110). When the normal electric accessory 12A is in operation (S110: yes), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is. Further, when the normal electric accessory 12A is not operating (S110: no), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S112). If it is not changing (S112: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is displayed (S114).

If the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S114: no), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory of the normal symbol (S116), and if there is a reserved memory of the normal symbol (S116: yes), the reserved memory of the normal symbol is stored. Decrement the number (S118) and move to S120. If there is no hold storage of the normal symbol (S116: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.

In S120, the oldest reserved memory is read (the reserved memory is erased), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set (that is, 1). If the judgment is affirmative in S120 (S120: yes), the random number for determining the hit of the read normal symbol is collated with the hit value recorded in the time saving table (S122), and the process proceeds to S130 in FIG. When a negative determination is made (S120: no), the hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table in S124, and the process proceeds to S130 in FIG.

Here, in the present embodiment, if the game state is that the jackpot probability for the special symbol is the normal probability (the time saving flag is "0"), the hit probability of the normal symbol is set to "1/6", and the time saving state (the time saving flag is set). If it is "1"), the probability of hitting a normal symbol is "5/6". Here, when the time saving flag is 1, it is usually in a gaming state in which the normal symbol probability fluctuation function is activated.

The probability of hitting a normal symbol (probability that the result of a hit / fail judgment regarding a normal symbol is a hit) is from the normal probability (“1/6” in this embodiment) to the high probability (“5/6” in this embodiment). It can be premised that the accessory continuous operation device (see S388 in FIG. 24), which started the operation when the jackpot game is started, has stopped the operation. In other words, it is generally a premise that the hit probability of a normal symbol fluctuates with a high probability that the continuous accessory actuating device that was operating during the big hit game has finished the big hit game and has stopped operating. It is a target.
Therefore, when the time reduction flag becomes "1", the hit probability of the normal symbol is not limited to the one that unconditionally changes from the normal probability to the high probability, and (1) the accessory continuous operation device is stopped. When the two conditions of (2) that the time saving flag is set to "1" are satisfied, the probability of hitting a normal symbol may fluctuate with a high probability.

In S130 of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is a hit, and if it is a hit (S130: yes), the hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the hit symbol (S132), and the fluctuation pattern is determined (S134). ). After that, the normal symbol hit setting process is executed (S136), and the process proceeds to S140. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not a hit (S130: no), the deviation pattern is determined (S138), and the process proceeds to S140.
In the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern determined by S134 or S138) is irrespective of whether the normal symbol is correct or not. Moreover, regardless of the hit symbol, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal gaming state (non-open extension state), it is always 5.0 seconds, and if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the open extension state, it is always 5.0 seconds. It is 1.0 second.

After that, it shifts to S140, starts the fluctuation of the normal symbol display device 7, and transmits the normal symbol fluctuation start command to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S140), and shifts to the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol hit setting process (S136) of this embodiment, if an affirmative judgment is made in S130 during the non-open extension state, the normal electric accessory 12A is set once in 0.3 seconds. .. Further, if an affirmative judgment is made in S130 during the open extension state, the normal electric accessory 12A is set to one open pattern in 2 seconds.
In S112 of FIG. 13, when the normal symbol is changing (S112: yes), the process shifts to S146 shown in FIG. 15 (a). In S146, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination (S146: yes), the corresponding normal symbol confirmation symbol display process is performed (S148), and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command for displaying the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the normal symbol display device 7 to stop at the confirmed symbol. If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S146: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game processing as it is.

In S114 of FIG. 13, when the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S114: yes), the process proceeds to S150 shown in FIG. 15 (b). It is determined in S150 whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has expired. When the confirmed symbol display time ends (S150: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol ends (S152), and it is determined whether or not the combination is a hit of the normal symbol (S154). When the combination of the normal symbols is a hit (S154: yes), the normal symbol hit start effect processing is performed (S156), and the process proceeds to the normal symbol game processing. If the confirmed symbol display time has not ended (S150: no), or if the combination of normal symbols is out of order (S154: no), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.

16 to 17, a normal symbol game process performed by opening the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) will be described. The normal symbol game process is a process executed after the normal symbol hit / miss determination process is executed.
As shown in FIG. 16, when the normal symbol game processing is started, it is first determined whether or not the normal electric accessory 12A is in operation (S160). When the ordinary electric accessory 12A is operating (S160: yes), it is determined whether the ordinary electric accessory 12A is open (S162). On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory 12A is not in operation (S160: no), this process ends (returns) as it is.

If the normal electric accessory 12A is not open (S162: no), it is determined whether the normal symbol hit end effect is in progress (S164), and if the normal symbol hit end effect is not in progress (S164: no), the normal symbol hit start effect is in progress. It is confirmed whether the time has passed (S166), and if the normal symbol hit start effect time has passed (S166: yes), the process proceeds to the normal electric accessory opening process (S168), and the process ends.
The ordinary electric accessory opening process (S168) of this embodiment opens the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) based on the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory 12A set in S136 described above (closed state). To be open from).

If the ordinary electric accessory 12A is open in the process of S162 of FIG. 16 (S162: yes), the process proceeds to S170 of FIG. 17 (a). Then, it is determined whether or not nine (prescribed number) balls have entered the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) (S170). When the specified number is reached (S170: yes), the normal electric accessory closing process (S174) is performed, the normal symbol hit end effect process is executed (S176), and the process ends. On the other hand, if there are no 9 balls (specified number) in the normal electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) (S170: no), whether or not the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 12A has ended. Is determined (S172). In the case of an affirmative determination (S172: yes), the process proceeds to S174. In the case of a negative determination (S172: no), the process ends as it is.

If the normal symbol hitting end effect is being produced in the process of S164 of FIG. 16 (S164: yes), the process proceeds to S180 shown in FIG. 17 (b), and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol hitting end effect time has elapsed (S180). ). If the normal symbol hit end effect time has elapsed (S180: yes), the normal symbol hit end command transmission process (S182) is executed, and in this process, the normal symbol hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. End the normal symbol game. If the end effect time for the normal symbol has not elapsed (S180: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, a prize confirmation process relating to the special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as a special symbol prize confirmation process) will be described. This special symbol winning confirmation process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine of FIG.
When the special symbol winning confirmation process is activated, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port switch 11a (S200). Then, if the judgment is affirmative (S200: yes), the random number for determining the jackpot, the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, the random number for reaching determination, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, the random number for determining the outlier symbol, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first It is determined whether or not the reserved memory is full (4 in this embodiment) (S202). Further, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (S200: yes), the main control device 80 instructs the payout control device 81 to pay out the prize balls (3 pieces). It is configured to output a signal.

If the first hold storage is not full (S202: no), the process proceeds to S204, each of the above random numbers is stored in the storage area as the first hold storage, and the number of lights of the first special symbol hold number display device 18 is displayed. The number is increased by 1, and "1" is added to the counter indicating the number of the first reserved storages to increase the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18. Then, a hold number command (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) indicating the number of hold memories (hereinafter referred to as the first hold memory) related to the first special symbol that has not been digested (not subject to the pass / fail judgment). Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S206.

In S206, the main control device 80 executes a look-ahead determination process for the hold storage (first hold storage) regarding the newly generated first special symbol, and shifts the process to S210. The look-ahead determination process of S206 will be described later with reference to S216 with reference to FIG.
On the other hand, when it is determined in S202 that four first reserved storages are stored (S202: yes), the reserved storages (first reserved storages) are not stored, and a counter indicating the number of first reserved storages is stored. And the transition to S210 without increasing the number of lights of the first special symbol hold number display device 18.

When it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (S200: no), when it is determined affirmatively in S202 (S202: yes), and after the execution of S206, the process proceeds to S210. Based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 12 (S210).
Then, in the case of affirmative judgment (S210: yes), a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for reaching, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, a random number for determining an outlier symbol, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second It is determined whether or not the reserved memory is full (4 in this embodiment) (S212). Further, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 (S210: yes), the main control device 80 instructs the payout control device 81 to pay out the prize balls (3 pieces). It is configured to output a signal.

If the second reserved storage is not full (S212: no), the process proceeds to S214, each of the above random numbers is stored as the second reserved storage, and "1" is added to the counter indicating the number of the second reserved storage. Increase the number of lights of the second special symbol hold number display device 19. Then, a hold number command (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) indicating the number of hold memories (hereinafter referred to as the second hold memory) related to the second special symbol that has not been digested (not subject to the pass / fail judgment). Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process shifts to S216.

In S216, the main control device 80 executes a look-ahead determination process for the hold storage (second hold storage) regarding the newly generated second special symbol. Then, when S216 is executed, this process is terminated (returned).
On the other hand, if there are four second reserved storages in S212 (S212: yes), the reserved storages (second reserved storages) are not stored, and a counter indicating the number of second reserved storages or a second special symbol reserved number display is displayed. This process ends (returns) without increasing the number of lights of the device 18. Further, even when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (S210: no), this process is terminated.

Next, using FIG. 19, a process of performing a preliminary determination (preliminary determination prior to the hit / fail determination of the newly generated reserved memory) regarding the value of the big hit determination random number or the like corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory, that is, , The look-ahead determination process (S206, S216) will be described. This process is called from the special symbol winning confirmation process.

When the look-ahead determination process is activated, the main control device 80 sets a specific value (a jackpot that becomes a jackpot) for the jackpot determination random number related to the hold storage newly generated in S220 (first hold storage in S206, second hold storage in S216). Value) is determined. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S220: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S222, and when a negative determination is made (S220: no), the process proceeds to the process of S224.
Here, in S222, the main control device 80 determines that the big hit determination random number related to the newly generated hold storage (first hold storage, second hold storage) is a specific value (big hit value that becomes a big hit). The pre-reading command 1 shown is generated, transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is returned.

In S224, which shifts through the negative determination of S220, the main control device 80 sets the reach determination random number related to the newly generated reserved storage (first reserved storage, second reserved storage) to a predetermined value (out of reach in the effect display). It is determined whether or not the value is such that the effect is to be executed. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S224: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S226, and when a negative determination is made (S224: no), the process proceeds to the process of S228.
Here, in S226, the main control device 80 generates a look-ahead command 2 indicating that the newly generated hold storage (first hold storage, second hold storage) is a predetermined value (value for performing reach). Then, it is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is returned.

When the process shifts to the process of S228, the main control device 80 does not use the specific value (big hit value to be a big hit) for the big hit determination random number related to the newly generated hold storage (first hold storage, second hold storage). Moreover, the look-ahead command 3 indicating that the value is not the above-mentioned predetermined value (value for performing reach) is generated, transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is returned. The main control device 80 determines whether or not to output the pre-reading commands 1 to 3 (for example, determined by a random number lottery), and only when it is determined to output the pre-reading commands 1 to 3. 3 may be output.

In this embodiment, the read-ahead determination command and the hold number instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as individual commands, but the contents of these two commands are generated as one command for sub-integrated control. A configuration for transmitting to the device 83 is also conceivable.
Further, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first hold number command or the second hold number command (second hold storage number instruction command), the effect symbol display device 6 according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command. An instruction signal for changing the number of reserved storages displayed above is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82.

Next, the hit / fail determination process for the special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as the special symbol hit / fail determination process) will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 26. This special hit / fail determination process is one of the subroutines of the hit / fail determination process (S55) of the main routine shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 20, when the special symbol winning / failing determination process is activated, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the jackpot flag (S320). If the special electric accessory is in operation (S320: yes), the process shifts to the jackpot game process. Further, if the determination of S320 is a negative determination (S320: no), the special symbol is not changing (S322: no), and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S324: no), the process proceeds to S330 in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (above, reserved memory according to S214 of FIG. 18) (S330).

If there is this reserved memory (S330: yes), the second reserved memory number is decremented (S332), and the process proceeds to S350.
On the other hand, if there is no second reserved storage (S330: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first reserved storage (above, reserved storage according to S204 in FIG. 18) (S334). Then, if there is a first reserved memory (S334: yes), the first reserved memory number is decremented (S336), and the process proceeds to S350.

If there is no first hold storage (S334: no), the standby command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S337), and then the process proceeds to the jackpot game process. This standby command is a command indicating that the special symbol has not changed and the pachinko machine 50 is in the "standby state (so-called customer waiting state)".
Further, in the pachinko machine 50, when neither the first reserved storage nor the second reserved storage is “zero”, the second reserved storage is preferentially processed.

The pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment does not have a function of stepwise setting the jackpot probability of a hit / fail judgment regarding a special symbol, but the pachinko machine 50 having the setting function corresponds to the set value at that time in S350. It is judged as a big hit (big hit judgment) with different probabilities in stages.

When it is determined to be a big hit in S350 (S350: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using a random number for determining the big hit symbol (S352).
Then, when the result of the "first hit / fail determination" is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol read by decrementing the first reserved memory (S352).

If the result of the "second hit / fail determination" is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined by a random number lottery using the random number for determining the big hit symbol read by decrementing the second reserved memory.
Here, the main control device 80 decrements the first reserved memory, collates the random number for determining the big hit read with the hit value, and determines whether or not it is a big hit, which corresponds to the "first hit / fail determination". Further, decrementing the second reserved memory and collating the random number for determining the jackpot read with the hit value to determine whether or not it is a jackpot corresponds to the "second hit / fail determination".

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, in the process of S352 that shifts through the first hit / fail determination, the jackpot symbol is "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 1 (4R Normal Jackpot Symbol)" or " It is determined to be one of "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 2 (6R Normal Big Hit Symbol)". Further, in the process of S352 that shifts through the second hit / fail determination, it is either "special figure 2_big hit symbol 1 (8R normal big hit symbol)" or "special figure 2_big hit symbol 2 (10R normal big hit symbol)". It is determined.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is determined by the process of S352, the process proceeds to the variation pattern determination process (S354).
In this variation pattern determination process (S354), the jackpot variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern. Here, the fluctuation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (the fluctuation time of the special symbol) is specified by the fluctuation pattern, but the fluctuation executed when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as jackpot fluctuation). ) Corresponds to the effect display (variable display of the effect pattern), the reach (reach display followed by the reach effect) is uniformly performed. Therefore, regardless of the gaming state (open extension state, non-open extension state) of the pachinko machine 50, it is possible to determine a longer fluctuation time (longer than when the result of the hit / fail determination is incorrect). The sex is high.

Then, after the fluctuation pattern determination process and the big hit setting process (S356), the process proceeds to the process of S364.
Here, the jackpot setting process is determined by the jackpot symbol (see FIGS. 5A and 5B), and the gaming state after the jackpot game is executed (in this embodiment, the time is shortened or the pachinko machine has a probability change function). In the machine 50, it is a process of acquiring information (opening time of big hit, opening pattern, ending time of big hit, number of rounds, etc.) related to a big hit game (whether it becomes a high probability state or a time saving state, etc.).
On the other hand, if it is determined to be out of place in S350 (S350: no), the out of place symbol is determined (S358). Then, when the outlier symbol is determined, the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S360). When the fluctuation pattern is set in this way, the process proceeds to the process of S364 after the deviation setting process is performed (S362).

Here, the disconnection setting process of S362 will be described with reference to FIG. 22 (a).
When the off setting process is started, it is determined in S362e whether or not the value of the time saving flag is "1" (S362e). Here, in the present embodiment, as the time saving flag, the first time saving flag set when the gaming state is "a time saving state" and the first time saving flag set when the gaming state is "b time saving state". A two-time saving flag and a third time-saving flag set when the game state is "c time-saving state" are planned.
If an affirmative determination is made in S362e (S362e: yes), the process proceeds to S362g after executing S362f, and if a negative determination is made in S362e (S362e: no), S362f is skipped and the process proceeds to S362g.

Here, in S362f, a process of reducing the number of time reductions to "-1" is performed. That is, the remaining number of times (time reduction number) of the hit / fail determination that can be executed in the time reduction state is decremented by "1".
In this embodiment, at the end of the big hit game, the game shifts to the big hit time reduction state, the number of time reductions is set to "100 times" (see S546 in FIG. 30), and the number of hit / fail judgments executed in the normal probability state is ". When "900 times" is reached, the state shifts to the arrival time reduction state, and the time reduction number is set to "900 times" (see S452 in FIG. 26). Further, when the specified out-of-specification symbol is confirmed and displayed, the state shifts to the specific time reduction state, and the number of time reductions is set to "50 times" (see S458 in FIG. 26).

Then, in S362f, each time the variation display of the special symbol is started, the time reduction number is set to "-1", and when the time reduction number is S362b, the variation display becomes "0" is stopped. The value of the time saving flag is changed from "1" to "0". However, unlike this embodiment, when the value of the corresponding time reduction flag is "1", the process of reducing the number of time reductions to "-1" may be performed when the stop display of the special symbol is displayed.

In S362g, the value of the arrival counter is incremented by "1". Here, the arrival counter is a counter for counting the number of hit / fail determinations executed in the normal probability state, and in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the arrival counter is set when the jackpot game is executed or the ram is cleared. It is initialized (value is set to "0") (see FIG. 5D).
As described above, in the pachinko machine 50, when the gaming state is the normal probability state, the number of “hit / fail determinations regarding special symbols” executed without causing a big hit is counted (counted).

When S362g is executed, the process shifts to S362h, and it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival counter has reached the specified number of arrivals. Here, when the number of hit / fail determinations executed without generating a big hit in the normal probability state reaches the specified number of arrivals (900 is exemplified in this embodiment), the game state is shortened without going through the big hit game (the game state is shortened). b) Shift to the time saving state).
If a negative determination is made in S362h (S362h: no), the off setting process is returned. On the other hand, when the affirmative judgment is made in S362h (S362h: yes), after executing the process of setting the value of the arrival flag to "1" (S362i) and the process of initializing the arrival counter (S362j). , Returns the off setting process. The arrival counter is a flag indicating that the number of hit / fail determinations (variation display) has reached the specified number of arrivals in the normal probability state, and the value is set to "1" when the number of arrivals is reached.

Here, in S360, when the reach determination random number is determined to be a value that generates reach (predetermined value described above), the variation pattern table considering the game state at that time and the variation pattern determination random number are used. Use to determine the variation pattern. Here, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of order, the case of performing reach (reach display and subsequent reach effect) in the variable display of the effect symbol is referred to as "out of reach", and the case of not performing reach is referred to as "out of normal". Will be referred to as.
If the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of order and the reach is not performed, and the gaming state is the non-open extension state, refer to the "variation pattern table for out-of-normal and non-open extension" to obtain the variation pattern. When the game state is the open extension state, the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the "variation pattern table for out-of-normal and open extension".

If the result of the hit / fail judgment is out of reach and the reach is performed (in the case of out of reach) and the gaming state is the non-open extension state, refer to "Variation pattern table for out of reach and non-open extension". When the game state is the open extension state, the variation pattern is determined with reference to the "variation pattern table for out-of-reach and open extension". In this case as well, the fluctuation time determined by referring to the variation pattern table for open extension is determined by referring to the variation pattern table for non-open extension, as in the case where the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit. It is shorter than the fluctuation time.
Generally, the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the "variation pattern table for out-of-normal and non-open extension" at the time of out-of-normal (without reach display and subsequent reach effect) is when out of reach (reach display and subsequent). (In the case of accompanied by reach effect), specify a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern determined by referring to the "variation pattern table for out-of-reach and non-open extension".

Returning to FIG. 21 and further explaining, the process shifts to S364 following S356 or S362. In this S364, a hold number command indicating the number of hold storages decremented in S332 or S336 described above is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S366 following S364, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result (first hit / fail determination or second win / fail determination) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S366), and the process proceeds to the jackpot game process.

Here, the data transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in this S366 is "data indicating the result of the hit / miss determination (data indicating a big hit or a miss)" and "when the result of the hit / miss judgment is a big hit, the big hit. Data indicating the type (for example, in the pachinko machine 50 having a probability variation function, data indicating that the generated jackpot is a normal jackpot, or data indicating that the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot) ”and“ the result of the hit / fail determination is In the case of deviation, the fluctuation start command (display control command) that includes "data indicating whether the deviation is reach deviation or normal deviation" and "variation pattern data (variation pattern command) that specifies the fluctuation time" be.
Further, in this "variation start command (display control command)", data for specifying a random number for determining a missed symbol acquired when a game ball enters the start ports 11 and 12 (in the modification 2 described later, the data is specified. Non-specific non-specific data) is also included.

It should be noted that this fluctuation start command may include information on the value of the time saving counter (time saving counter subtracted when performing S362b in FIG. 22) (that is, information on the remaining number of times in the time saving state) to be subtracted in the process of S362. can. For example, when the fluctuation is the final fluctuation that starts while maintaining the time saving state, the information for specifying that the starting fluctuation display is the final fluctuation (the fluctuation in which the number of time reductions is "0" in S362). Information that identifies something) can be included. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83, which has received the information that can identify whether or not it is the final fluctuation from the main control device 80, can execute the fanning effect according to the content of the information.

Further, the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbol by the process of S366, but the change of the special symbol is also started by the main control device 80 almost at the same time.
Returning to FIG. 20 and further explaining, when it is determined in S322 of FIG. 20 that the special symbol is changing (S322: yes), the process shifts to S370 of FIG. (Based on) is determined. Then, in the case of a negative determination (S370: no), the process proceeds to the jackpot game process as it is. On the other hand, in the case of an affirmative determination (S370: yes), the big hit game process is performed after the definite symbol display process (S372) is performed. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command to display the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmation command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the confirmed symbol. Let me.

If it is determined in S324 of FIG. 20 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S324: yes), the process proceeds to S374 of FIG. 24, and it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has expired. In the case of a negative determination (S374: no), the jackpot game process is performed.
On the other hand, in the case of an affirmative determination (S374: yes) in S374, the display of the definite symbol is terminated (S376), and it is determined whether or not the definitely displayed special symbol is a symbol that becomes a big hit (S378).

When it is determined in S378 that the symbol is a big hit (S378: yes), it is determined in S380 whether or not the time saving flag (first time saving flag, second time saving flag or third time saving flag) is 1. If any of the 1st time saving flag, the 2nd time saving flag and the 3rd time saving flag is 1 (S380: yes), the time saving flag (1st time saving flag, 2nd time saving flag or 3rd time saving flag) is set in S382. Is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S384. On the other hand, if none of the time saving flags (first time saving flag, second time saving flag and third time saving flag) is 1 (S380: no), the process proceeds to S384 as it is.

That is, in S382, if the value of the first time saving flag is 1, the value of the first time saving flag is set to 0, and if the value of the second time saving flag is 1, the value of the second time saving flag is set to 0, and the third time saving flag is set to 0. If the value of the time saving flag is 1, the value of the third time saving flag is set to 0.

In S384, a state specification command is transmitted. In this case, a "command indicating that the gaming state is a normal probability / non-open extension state (that is, a normal state)" is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. That is, during the jackpot game, the game state becomes the normal probability / non-open extension state (normal state).
Following S384, in S386, the jackpot flag is set by the condition device operation start process, and in the subsequent S388, the accessory continuous operation device is operated.
When S388 is performed, the jackpot start effect processing is performed in the subsequent S390, and the jackpot game processing is performed. Here, when the big hit start effect processing is performed, the main control device 80 has a command indicating to start the big hit game and information related to the big hit game (big hit opening time, opening pattern, big hit ending time, number of rounds, etc.). Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
If it is determined in S378 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a symbol that becomes a big hit (S378: no), the process proceeds to S398 in FIG. 25, and it is determined whether or not the first time reduction flag is "1".

That is, in S398, it is determined whether or not the jackpot time is currently shortened. Then, when the value of the first time saving flag is 1 (S398: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival flag is 1 (S404), and when affirmative determination is made, S450 (FIG. FIG. 26). That is, even if the jackpot time reduction state is being executed, when the specified number of arrivals is reached (when the value of the arrival flag becomes 1,) the state shifts to the arrival time reduction state. The details of S450 will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in S404 (S404), it is determined in S406 whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S406). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S406: no), the process proceeds to S470 as it is.
On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is "0" (when it is the final fluctuation to be executed while maintaining the profit of the big hit time reduction state), it shifts to S408, and whether or not this deviation is a specific deviation (that is, that is). Whether or not the definitely displayed deviated symbol in S372 is a specific deviated symbol) is determined.

If a negative determination is made in S408 (when the definite symbol displayed in S372 is a non-specific deviated symbol), the first time saving flag is set to "0" in S410, and the process proceeds to S470.
On the other hand, if the deviation this time is a specific deviation (S408: yes), the process proceeds to S458 (see FIG. 26). The details of S458 will be described later. Here, in this embodiment, in the final change executed while maintaining the profit of the big hit time saving state, when the transition to the specific time saving state occurs, the specific time saving state is restarted, but the final change In the above, even if a transition to a specific time reduction state occurs, the specific time reduction state may not be started again.

If the first time saving flag is not "1" in S398 (S398: no), the process proceeds to S412, and it is determined whether or not the second time saving flag is "1". That is, in S412, it is determined whether or not the arrival time is currently shortened.
Then, when the value of the second time saving flag is 1 (S412: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival flag is 1 (S414), and when the affirmative determination is made, S450 (FIG. FIG. 26). However, as described above, since it is actually impossible that the value of the arrival flag is set to 1 during the arrival time reduction state, a negative determination is usually made in S414.

When a negative determination is made in S414, it is determined in S416 whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S416). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S416: no), the process proceeds to S470 as it is.
On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is "0" (when the final fluctuation is executed while maintaining the profit of the arrival time reduction state), the process shifts to S418 and whether or not this deviation is a specific deviation. Is determined.

If a negative determination is made in S418, the second time saving flag is set to "0" in S430, and the process proceeds to S470.
On the other hand, if the deviation this time is a specific deviation (S418: yes), the process proceeds to S458 (see FIG. 26).
Here, in the present embodiment, in the final change executed while maintaining the profit of the arrival time saving state, when the transition to the specific time saving state occurs, the specific time saving state is restarted, but the final change In the above, even if a transition to a specific time saving state occurs, the time saving state may not be started again.

If the second time saving flag is not "1" in S412 (S412: no), the process proceeds to S436 in FIG. 26, and it is determined whether or not the third time saving flag is "1". That is, in S436, it is determined whether or not it is currently in a specific time saving state.
Then, when the value of the third time saving flag is 1 (S436: yes), the process proceeds to S438, and it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival flag is 1 (S438). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in S438 (S438: yes), the process proceeds to S450.
If a negative determination is made in S438 (S438: no), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is "0" (S440). Then, when the number of time reductions is not "0" (S440: no), the process proceeds to S470 as it is.

On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is "0" (when the final fluctuation is executed while maintaining the profit of the specific time reduction state), the process shifts to S444, and whether or not this deviation is a specific deviation. Is determined.
If a negative determination is made in S444, the third time saving flag is set to "0" in S446, and the process proceeds to S470.
On the other hand, if the deviation this time is a specific deviation (S444: yes), the process proceeds to S458 (see FIG. 26).
Here, in the present embodiment, in the final change executed while maintaining the profit of the specific time saving state, when the opportunity to shift to the specific time saving state occurs, the time saving state is restarted, but in the final change. , Even if a transition to a specific time reduction state occurs, the specific time reduction state may not be started again.

If a negative determination is made in S436 (S436: no), that is, if the value of any time saving flag is not 1, the process proceeds to S448 and it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival flag is "1". do. Then, when an affirmative determination is made in S448 (S448: yes), a process of setting the value of the arrival flag to "0" (S450), a process of setting the number of time reductions (S452), and a value of the second time reduction flag. After performing the process (S454) in which "1" is set, the process proceeds to S470.
Here, in S452, "900 times" is set as the number of time reductions. In addition, when shifting to the "arrival time reduction state", the opening extension function of shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory is set.

When a negative determination is made in S448 (S448: no), it is determined in S456 whether or not the current deviation is a specific deviation (whether or not the specific deviation symbol is confirmed and displayed in S372). Then, if a negative determination is made in S456, the process proceeds to S470 as it is.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in S456, the process proceeds to S470 after performing a process of setting the number of time reductions (S458) and a process of setting the third time reduction flag to "1" (S460). When the third time saving flag is set to "1" in this S460, the state shifts to the open extension state (c time saving state).
Here, the case where the affirmative determination is made in S456 indicates the case where the gaming state shifts to the "specific time saving state", and in that case, "50 times" is set as the time saving number in S458. In addition, when shifting to the "specific time saving state", the opening extension function of shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory is set.

Then, after performing S460, if a negative determination is made in S456 (S456: no), the process proceeds to S470.

In S470, the main control device 80 issues a state specification command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change, whether or not the time is shortened, and the sub-integrated control device 83 after the special symbol determination time (600 ms). And shift to the jackpot game process.
In the case of this embodiment, the timing of transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 in the special symbol hit / miss determination process is after the special symbol confirmation time, but at the start of the special symbol change. In addition, the status specification command may be transmitted even when the power is restored.

Here, the contents of the state specification command transmitted in S470 will be described with reference to FIG. 27 (a).
In the process of S470 that shifts to (S454) after setting the value of the second time saving flag to 1, the second time saving state transition designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the main control device 80 shifts to the sub-integrated control device 83 to reach the short time state is transmitted.
Further, in the process of S470 that shifts to (S460) after setting the value of the third time saving flag to 1, a third time saving state transition designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating the transition to the specific time saving state is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.

Further, in the process of S470 that shifts to (S410) after setting the value of the first time saving flag to 0, the first time saving state end designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the jackpot time saving state ends is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.
Further, in the process of S470 that shifts to (S430) after setting the value of the second time saving flag to 0, the second time saving state end designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the arrival time saving state ends is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Further, in the process of S470 that shifts to (S446) after setting the value of the third time saving flag to 0, the third time saving state transition designation command is transmitted. That is, a command indicating that the specific time saving state ends is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Similarly, the state designation command in S384 of FIG. 24 is a command for designating the end of the time saving state end specification command (a time saving state, b time saving state, or c time saving state). That is, a command indicating that the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, or c time saving state) is terminated is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.

Further, the state designation command in S556 of FIG. 30, which will be described later, is a jackpot time saving state start designation command. That is, a command indicating the transition to the jackpot time saving state (a time saving state) is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.
Further, in the jackpot start effect process of S390 in FIG. 24 described above, a command indicating to start the jackpot game is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.
Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the above command executes a process of setting the display mode of the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 35).

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30.
First, as shown in FIG. 28, in the jackpot game process, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S500). When it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes), whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open (S502), and when it is determined that the large winning opening 14 is closed, it is determined. (S502: no), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is closed due to the interval between round games (S506).

If it is not during the interval between round games (S506: no), it is determined whether the jackpot end effect is in progress (S508). If this is also a negative determination (S508: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect of starting the big hit game has elapsed (S510). When the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S510: yes), the jackpot opening process (S512) is performed to end (return) the jackpot game process.
In S500, when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the big hit game process is terminated. Further, in S510, even if the jackpot start effect time has not elapsed (S510: no), the jackpot game process is terminated.

If it is determined that the large winning opening 14 is open (S502: yes), the process proceeds to S514 in FIG. 29, and it is determined whether or not 10 large winning openings 14 have been won. In this embodiment, the prescribed number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 is 10, but it may be 8 or 9, and is not particularly limited.
If 10 pieces have not been won in the big winning opening 14 (S514: no), the process proceeds to S516, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has ended. When the opening time ends (S516: yes), the process proceeds to S518. If the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is not finished (S516: no), the big hit game process is finished (returned) as it is.
In S514, when 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 14 (S514: yes), the big winning opening closing process (S518) is performed, the big hit interval process (S520) is performed, and the big hit game process is completed (S514: yes). Return).

Return to FIG. 28. If it is determined in S506 of FIG. 28 that the interval is in progress (S506: yes), the process proceeds to S522 of FIG. 29, and it is determined whether or not the interval time between round games has elapsed. When the interval time between round games has elapsed (S522: yes), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 was opened immediately before the final round (S524). If the interval time between round games has not elapsed (S522: no), the jackpot game process is terminated (returned) as it is. In S524, if it is the final round (S524: yes), the jackpot end effect process (S526) is performed, and the jackpot game process is terminated (return).

In S524, if it is not the final round (S524: no), a process of opening the big winning opening 14 (S528) is performed, and the big hit game process is completed (return). In the process of opening / closing the large winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. The sub-integrated control device 83 grasps the current round based on the signal, and performs an effect according to the round.

Return to FIG. 28. If it is determined in S508 of FIG. 28 that the jackpot end effect is in progress (S508: yes), the process proceeds to S530 of FIG. 30 to determine whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed. Then, if the jackpot end effect time has not elapsed (S530: no), the jackpot game process is terminated (returned).
On the other hand, when the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S530: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S532), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S534).

Then, when S534 is executed, it shifts to S544, and it is determined whether or not to shift to a shorter time in the next game state.
In this embodiment, a positive determination is uniformly made in S544, and then a process of setting the number of time reductions (S546) and a process of setting the time reduction flag to 1 (S548) are performed. Here, when the time reduction flag is set to 1 in S548, an opening extension function for shortening the average fluctuation time of the special symbol, shortening the average fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol, and extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set.

If the processing of S548 is performed or if a negative determination is made in S544 (S544: no), the process proceeds to S550, and it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival counter is a "positive number". Then, when an affirmative determination is made in S550 (S550: yes), the value of the arrival counter is initialized (the value is set to "0"), and the process proceeds to S554. If a negative determination is made in S550 (S550: no), the process proceeds to S554 as it is.
That is, in the pachinko machine 50, when a big hit is generated or the main control device 80 is subjected to a ram clear process, the arrival counter is initialized. In this case, after the initialization, when the number of times of the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) executed in the normal state becomes "900 times", the state shifts to the arrival time shortening state.

In S554, the main control device 80 performs a process of transmitting the jackpot end command to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in the subsequent S556, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Then, the jackpot game process is returned.
That is, in S556, a command indicating that the time saving state (big hit time saving) for shifting through the big hit game is reached is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83.
Here, in S546, the number of time reductions ends the big hit game executed with the result of the first hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the first special symbol) or the second hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the second special symbol) as a big hit. When doing so, it is set to "100 times".

Next, the effect control and the like executed by the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 34.
In the pachinko machine 50 of this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on each command transmitted from the main control device 80, and displays on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. It produces an effect, controls the sound effect generated from the speaker 66, and controls the light emitting mode of the LED lamp 26 for illumination.

First, FIG. 31A shows the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 when the gaming state is the “non-time saving state”.
Regardless of whether the game state is the "non-time saving state" or the "time saving state", when the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is executed based on the game ball entering the starting ports 11 and 12. The change of the special symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. Then, in response to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, the effect symbols in the left and right start to change in the vertical direction (scroll variation) in the main display area 6H of the effect symbol display device 6.

In the main display area 6H, when the fluctuation time (variation time of the special symbol) specified by the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern elapses, the combination stops at the combination indicating the result of the hit / fail determination. In this embodiment, the variation of the effect symbol is performed by displaying the three-digit constituent symbols in the main display area 6H, but the number of the constituent symbols may be one or other than three. There may be a plurality of scrolls, and the scroll direction may be horizontal. In the main display area 6H, the constituent symbol displayed on the left side is referred to as a left effect symbol 6L, the constituent symbol displayed on the right side is referred to as a right effect symbol 6R, and the constituent symbol displayed in the center is referred to as a middle effect symbol 6C.

Further, a related matter display unit 6F appears on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and for example, a character, a moving image, a live-action image, or the like is used to execute a related effect for enlivening the change and stop display of the effect symbol. Or display comments, warnings, etc. issued to the player.
However, when the "game state is the non-time saving state", the general left-handed suggestion effect LH for urging the player to "left-handed" the game ball is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. When the "game state is a non-time saving state", a display suggesting a launch mode of the game ball (for example, a general left-handed suggestion effect LH) is used except for the left-handed suggestion effect LS1, LS2, and LS3 described later. May not be done at all.

This general left-handed suggestion effect LH is composed of an arrow L1 pointing in the left direction and a character display L2 displaying "Please hit left" displayed at a position away from the arrow L1.
While this "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" is appearing, the player usually weakens the firing intensity of the game ball, causes the fired game ball to flow down the left-handed area 3L, and attempts to advance the game.

This general left-handed suggestion effect LH displays the game ball when the game state changes, aiming at which game area (either the left-handed area 3L or the right-handed area 3R) to the player. It is conceivable to notify if it should be fired.
In that case, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the display may be terminated assuming that it is already known in which game area the game should be played.
It is also conceivable to display when it is detected that the game ball has been driven into the right-handed area 3R when the left-handed game is recommended (the game state is a non-time saving state). In this case, when it is detected that the firing position has been corrected in the recommended game area (that is, the left-handed area 3L), the display is terminated, so that the game area (that is, the right-handed area 3R) different from the recommended game area is used. It is possible to suppress the irregular game of.

Further, when the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the main display area 6H is largely displayed in the substantially center of the effect symbol display device 6.
In addition, when the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving state, the display suggesting left-handed strike (general left-handed strike suggestion effect LH, etc.) may not be performed except immediately after the shift. That is, when it is suggested that the launch mode of the game ball is switched immediately after the transition (switching from right-handed in the time-saving state to left-handed in the non-time-saving state), for example, the left-handed suggestion effects LS1 and LS2 described later are used. , LS3. Then, after the transition to the non-time saving state, the display suggesting the launch mode of the game ball is not displayed, and when right-handed hitting is detected in the non-time-saving state (for example, the normal symbol operating gate 17 provided in the right-handed area 3R) When a game ball is detected), a warning may be displayed.

Further, regardless of whether the gaming state is the "non-time saving state" or the "time saving state", the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 displays a variable display for displaying the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol. In addition to the area 6H, the first reserved symbol display area 6D and the second reserved symbol display area 6E can appear.
The first reserved symbol display area 6D has a reserved symbol (hereinafter referred to as a first reserved symbol) 6d corresponding to the reserved memory (first reserved memory) acquired based on the game ball entering the first starting port 11. It is an area that can be displayed up to four. Further, the second reserved symbol display area 6E is a reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory (second reserved memory) acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting port 12 (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved symbol). 6e is an area that can be displayed up to four.

In FIG. 31, it is indicated by “black circles” that the reserved symbols are displayed in the reserved symbol display areas 6D and 6E, and “white circles” indicate that they are not displayed. When the game state is the "non-time saving state", when the player shoots the game ball aiming at the left-handed area 3L, the first hold memory is accumulated, but the second hold memory is hard to be accumulated. Further, as will be described later, when the game state is the "time saving state", when the player shoots the game ball aiming at the right-handed area 3R, the second hold memory is accumulated but the first hold memory is difficult to be accumulated. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is displayed, the effect symbol starts to change in the main display area 6H. That is, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command, as shown in FIG. 31A, the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the variation of the left effect symbol 6L, the middle effect symbol 6C, and the right effect symbol 6R.
Then, when it is decided to perform reach, when it is time to execute the reach display, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R are stopped and displayed with the same number to reach. Perform the display. At this time, the character information M1 "reach" is displayed on the screen 6a, and the reach effect is started.

Further, when the fluctuation time specified by the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern (variation time of the special symbol) elapses, the combination stops in the main display area 6H with a combination indicating the result of the hit / fail determination.
At this time, if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a big hit, after the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the changing medium effect symbol 6C is replaced with the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R. It is stopped and displayed with the same number as, and the confirmation display of the jackpot symbol is executed. The occurrence of the big hit is notified by the confirmation display of the big hit symbol, and the big hit game is executed.
Although not shown, if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order, there are an outlier with reach (out of reach) and an outlier without reach (normal out of reach). In addition, when the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order, after the fluctuation time elapses, the changing medium effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed with a different number from the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and the out-of-order symbol is displayed. Confirmation display is executed.

As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when the big hit game is finished, the variable display of the special symbol can be started. In this case, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the display for the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is started on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6.
Specifically, the right-handed suggestion effect RS1 is executed near the upper edge of the screen 6a. This right-handed suggestion effect RS1 includes the character display R2 "Please hit right", the arrows R1 (arrows R1 pointing to the right) displayed on both sides of this character display R2, and the character display R3 Tatsuyoshi RUSH. Consists of. At this time, the character display R4 indicating the remaining number of times of the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) (the number of times of hit / fail determination that can be executed while maintaining the profit of the big hit time saving state) is also displayed on the screen 6a.

Further, the ally character A and the enemy character B appear on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 and glare at each other. Then, when the right-handed suggestion effect RS1 for the big hit time saving state appears, the player usually increases the firing strength of the game ball, causes the fired game ball to flow down the right-handed area 3R, and tries to advance the game. ..
After that, in the jackpot time saving state, the effect display is started every time the variable display of the special symbol is started, but when it is decided to reach, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), after the reach display, The ally character A and the enemy character B perform a battle effect, and the "result of the hit / fail judgment" is suggested by the victory or defeat of the battle. That is, when the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a big hit, the display that the ally character A wins is executed (not shown). Further, if the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is wrong, the display that the enemy character B wins is executed as shown in FIG. 32 (c).

Although not shown, if it is not determined to execute the reach, the ally character A and the enemy character B maintain a glaring state (see FIG. 32 (a)).
Further, when the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is started, the main display area 6H is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen 6a, and every time the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order, the big hit time saving state is started. The character display R4 indicating the remaining number of times in the state (a time saving state) is updated and displayed (-1 each time the effect display is started).
When the game state is the big hit time saving state (a time saving state), the right-handed suggestion effect RS1 for the big hit time saving state is continued.

Then, every time the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order, the remaining number of times of the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is updated, and the final fluctuation of the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is finished and the normal state (non-). When shifting to the time saving state), as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 for the big hit time saving state appears. This left-handed suggestion effect LS1 suggests that the effect display is switched (the launch mode of the game ball is switched to left-handed), and the ally character A and the character suggesting the end of the jackpot time saving state are displayed on the screen 6a. It is performed by displaying D (rock character D), the character display R5 saying "Sorry, the time is shortened!", And the character display R6 saying "Please return to left-handed".

In other words, the jackpot time saving state is performed by spending a certain amount of time to make the ally character A and the enemy character B appear, but when this state (big hit time saving state) ends and the gaming state changes, the player In which game area (in which game area of the left-handed area 3L and the right-handed area 3R) should be played, the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 is displayed to display the player. Can be induced.

When the big hit time saving state is ended and the gaming state becomes the non-time saving state, the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after executing the left-handed suggestion effect LS1, the above-mentioned "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" may be executed, suggesting the launch mode of the game ball. It may not be displayed.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 after the gaming state shifts to the b time saving state.
When the number of hit / fail judgments regarding the special symbol executed in the normal probability state becomes "900 times", which is the specified number of arrivals, and the symbol is displayed out of the main display area 6H, the screen 6a is reached in the time saving state (b time saving state). ) Is displayed. Specifically, along with the cat character N holding the microphone M, the character display R7 "Suddenly, the karaoke play time will start from the next fluctuation!" Is displayed. Further, one large arrow R8 pointing to the right is displayed on the screen 6a.
The arrow R8 is white and larger than the plurality of arrows R1 displayed when the jackpot time is shortened, and is painted black, and the number of displays is one. Therefore, when the b time saving state starts, it is significantly different from the time when the a time saving state starts, and it is easy for the player to determine the type of the time saving state to be started.

Here, by displaying the arrow R8, the character display R7, the microphone M, and the character N, the "right-handed suggestion effect RS2" in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is executed. Since this "right-handed suggestion effect RS2" is easy to distinguish from the "right-handed suggestion effect RS1" in the jackpot time-saving state (a time-saving state), the player will be able to determine the arrival time-saving state (b time-saving state) from now on. You can prepare your mind for getting started.

When the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is started, the main display area 6H is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen 6a, and the arrival time reduction state (b) is displayed every time the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order. The character display R4 indicating the remaining number of times (time saving state) is updated and displayed (-1 each time the effect display is started).
Further, at this time, the character display R10 "Karaoke play time" is displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the character display R4 indicating the number of remaining time reductions in the b time reduction state is also displayed. However, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the number of time reductions is set to a large number (the upper limit is set to 900 times), and there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur. do not have.

In addition, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the fluctuation time is shorter (about half) than in the big hit time reduction state, so even if the effect display (variation of the special symbol) is started, the result of the hit / fail judgment is quick. Is displayed. That is, the fluctuation starts with "crispy", and the result of the hit / fail judgment is displayed quickly.
Since the number of time reductions in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is as large as "900 times" (because it is "9" times the time reduction number in the big hit time reduction state), the large number of time reductions can be quickly digested. However, the purpose is to display the result of the pass / fail judgment.

The big hit time saving state is to give an advantageous game state as a privilege by winning the big hit, and whether or not the big hit can be obtained in the big hit time is a point of interest, so it is a notice or reach production. While entertaining the player, the arrival time reduction state grants the arrival time reduction state as a relief measure to the player who has played the game to the point where the arrival time reduction state is activated without getting a big hit. be. For this reason, it is conceivable to refrain from fluctuating production so that the jackpot will occur as soon as possible, rather than producing whether or not it will be a hit (whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is a jackpot).

Here, in this arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), karaoke is continuously sung until the character N ends the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), and the display suggesting right-handedness is executed by the arrow R8.
Then, even in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the remaining number of times in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is updated every time the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is out of order.

Although not shown, it is determined whether or not to execute the reach in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), and when the reach is executed, the reach display and the subsequent reach effect are executed. However, the probability of executing reach is lower than that of the jackpot time saving state.
Further, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the reach may not be executed even when the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a big hit. That is, even if the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a big hit, the big hit symbol may be displayed without performing the reach display when the effect display is started.

Further, when the final variation of the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is completed, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the left-handed suggestion effect LS2 for the arrival time reduction state appears. This left-handed suggestion effect LS2 suggests that the effect display is switched (the launch mode of the game ball is switched to left-handed), and the character N waving and "Karaoke play time will end soon". Character display R11 and one large arrow R12 pointing to the left are displayed.

That is, in the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state), the effect display of the short fluctuation time is repeated, but when this state (arrival time reduction state) ends and the game state changes, the player hits in which game area (left-handed). In either the area 3L or the right-handed area 3R), the left-handed suggestion effect LS2 can be displayed to guide the player so as not to be confused as to whether or not to play the game.

This arrow R12 is also white and larger than the plurality of arrows R1 displayed when the jackpot time is shortened, and is also painted black, and the number of displays is one. Therefore, when the b time saving state starts, it is significantly different from when the a time saving state starts, and it is easy for the player to determine the type of the ending time saving state.
When the arrival time reduction state is ended and the game state is in the non-time reduction state, the left-handed suggestion effect LS2 described above is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after executing the left-handed suggestion effect LS2, the above-mentioned "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" may be executed, suggesting the launch mode of the game ball. It may not be displayed.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 after the gaming state shifts to the c time saving state.
Even if the result of the hit / fail judgment (hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol) specifies the occurrence of "specific deviation", when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the fluctuation, the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R are displayed. The middle effect symbol 6C is stopped in this order, and the out-of-effect symbol is confirmed and displayed.

The effect symbol indicating the occurrence of the "specific deviation" is different from the effect symbol indicating the occurrence of the "non-specific deviation". For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the "specific out-of-specification effect symbol" is confirmed and displayed, the effect symbols in which even numbers are arranged in ascending order from left to right are confirmed and displayed in the variable display area 6H. Further, on the screen 6a, the character information R13 "Enter the Tatsuyoshi chance!" Is displayed together with the predetermined character Q as the related information 6F.

In this case, the right-handed suggestion effect LS3 displays the character display R14 "Please hit right", the arrow R15 pointing to the right, the bear Tatsuyoshi Q, and the character display R13 "Enter the Tatsuyoshi chance!". Display and execute.

That is, depending on the content of the character information and the character, it is possible to distinguish at a glance from the case of shifting to the jackpot time saving state or the arrival time saving state. Therefore, the player can prepare his / her mind for starting the specific time saving state (c time saving state) from now on.

When the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) is started, the main display area 6H is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen 6a, and the character information R4 updates the remaining number of times in the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state). (Every time the effect display is started, it is displayed as -1).
Further, at this time, the character information R18 "Tatsuyoshi chance, catch the hit!" Is displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6, and the character information R4 indicating the number of remaining time reductions in the c time reduction state is also displayed.
Even while the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is being continued, the right-handed suggestion effect LS3 is continued.

In this specific time saving state (c time saving state), Tatsuyoshi's character Q catches the character state R17 (character information R17 indicating a hit) suggesting the occurrence of a big hit until the end of the specific time saving state (c time saving state). If this is done, an effect suggesting that a big hit can be obtained is executed (see FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b)). Then, even in the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the remaining number of times in the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) is updated every time the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is out of order.

Further, when the final variation of the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state) is completed, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the left-handed suggestion effect LS3 for the specific time reduction state appears. This left-handed suggestion effect LS3 suggests that the effect display is switched (the launch mode of the game ball is switched to left-handed), and the face S of the bear Tatsuyoshi character and "Soon the Tatsuyoshi chance will end. It is performed by displaying the character information R19 "Masu".

In this case as well, in the specific time reduction state (c time reduction state), the effect display of the short fluctuation time is repeated, but when this state (arrival time reduction state) ends and the game state changes, the player is in which game area ( In the game area of the left-handed area 3L and the right-handed area 3R), the left-handed suggestion effect LS3 can be displayed to guide the player so as not to be confused as to whether or not to play the game.
When the specific time saving state is ended and the gaming state becomes the non-time saving state, the above-mentioned left-handed suggestion effect LS3 is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after executing the left-handed suggestion effect LS3, the above-mentioned "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" may be executed, suggesting the launch mode of the game ball. It may not be displayed.

Further, although not shown, it is determined whether or not to execute the reach in the specific time saving state (c time saving state), and when the reach is executed, the reach display and the subsequent reach effect are executed. However, the probability of executing reach is lower than that of the jackpot time saving state. Of course, a fluctuation table having a longer average fluctuation time than the jackpot time reduction state may be used to increase the performance output of one fluctuation, or a state having a higher reach occurrence rate than the jackpot time reduction state may be used. Since the specific time reduction state tends to be given a relatively small number of time reductions, it is conceivable to have a configuration in which the performance output of one variation different from that of the present embodiment is increased.
Further, in the specific time saving state (c time saving state), the reach may not be executed even when the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a big hit. That is, even if the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is a big hit, the big hit symbol may be displayed without performing the reach display when the effect display is started.

As described above, the effect mode differs depending on each time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state), and depending on the difference in the effect mode, not only the display mode of the right-handed suggestion mode but also the display mode of the left-handed suggestion mode is displayed. Is also different. More specifically, there are differences in the size of the arrows, the number of arrows, the notation mode of the right-handed suggestion effect, and the like in each time saving state. Therefore, the player can immediately determine the start time reduction state and the end time reduction state.

In this embodiment, the difference is displayed depending on the display mode, but it is also possible to show the difference by the difference in the voice of the announcement or the difference in the lighting pattern of the LED. In the case of voice or LED, it is possible to convey to the player without having a display device.

Next, the display mode setting process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35. It should be noted that this process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
In this process, the display mode of the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 is set with the transition or termination to each time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state), or with the start of the big hit game. It is something to set.

When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the jackpot start command in S1000. Then, when an affirmative determination is made in S1000 (S1000: yes), a process of setting the display mode of the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 to the display mode during the big hit game is performed (S1005), and this process is returned.
Here, the sub-integrated control device 83 can determine that the jackpot game has started by receiving the jackpot start command (command indicating the start of the jackpot game transmitted in S390 of FIG. 24). In this case, in the display mode during the big hit game, a display prompting right-handed hitting is executed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown), so that the player immediately increases the firing intensity of the game ball. Therefore, it is easy to set the game mode (launching mode of the game ball) to "a right-handed game in which the game ball is launched aiming at the right-handed area 3R".

If a negative determination is made in S1000 (S1000: no), the process proceeds to S1010, and it is determined whether or not the right-handed display is being set (whether or not any of the right-handed suggestion effects RS1 to RS3 is being displayed) (whether or not any of the right-handed suggestion effects RS1 to RS3 is being displayed). S1010). Then, when a negative determination is made in the process of S1010 (S1010: no), the process shifts to S1015, and it is determined whether or not the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state) transition designation command has been received (the time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state). S1015).
That is, (1) the second time saving state transition designation command (command indicating transition to the arrival time saving state) transmitted from the main control device 80 in the processing of S470 in FIG. 25, and (2) the main control device in the processing of S470. The third time saving state transition designation command (command indicating the transition to the specific time saving state) transmitted from 80, (3) indicating shifting to the jackpot time saving state transmitted from the main control device 80 in S556 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the command is received (S1015).

If an affirmative judgment is made in S1015 (S1015: yes), the process proceeds to S1020, and right-handed setting processing corresponding to the received time-saving state (a time-saving state, b time-saving state, c time-saving state) transition specification command is performed (right-handed suggestion). The display of any of the effects RS1 to RS3 is started), and this process is returned. That is, when a command for designating the transition to the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is received, the display of the right-handed suggestion effect RS1 for the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is started (see FIG. 32). Further, when a command for designating the transition to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is received, the display of the right-handed suggestion effect RS2 for the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is started (see FIG. 33). Further, when a command for designating the transition to the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is received, the display of the right-handed suggestion effect RS3 for the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is started (see FIG. 34).

Further, if an affirmative determination is made in S1010 (S1010: yes), the process proceeds to S1030. This S1030 determines whether or not the time saving state (a time saving state, b time saving state, c time saving state) end designation command has been received (S1030).
That is, (1) the first time-saving state end designation command (command indicating the end of the jackpot time-saving state) transmitted from the main control device 80 in the processing of S470 in FIG. 25, and (2) the main control device in the processing of S470. The second time-saving state end specification command (command indicating the end of the arrival time-saving state) transmitted from 80, (3) the third time-saving state end specification command (specific time-saving state) transmitted from the main controller 80 in the processing of S470. It is determined whether or not the command indicating the end) has been received (S1030).

Then, if an affirmative judgment is made in S1030 (S1030: yes), the process proceeds to S1035, a left-handed display is set (displaying any of the left-handed suggestion effects LS1 to LS3 is started), and this process is returned. do. That is, when a command for designating the end of the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is received, the display of the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 for the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) is started (see FIG. 32). Further, when a command for designating the end of the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is received, the display of the left-handed suggestion effect LS2 for the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) is started (see FIG. 33). Further, when a command for designating the end of the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is received, the display of the left-handed suggestion effect LS3 for the specific time saving state (c time saving state) is started (see FIG. 34).

If a negative determination is made in S1030 (S1030: no), the display mode setting process is returned.
Although not shown, the left-handed suggestion effects LS1 to LS3 are terminated when a predetermined time elapses after the left-handed suggestion effects LS1 to LS3 are started. Then, after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after finishing the left-handed suggestion effect LS1 to LS3, the above-mentioned "general left-handed suggestion effect LH" may be executed, and the launch mode of the game ball may be changed. It may be possible not to display the suggestion.

Next, the effect start process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36 (a). This process is a process that is periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) executed in the sub-integrated control process 83.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 activates the effect start process, it determines whether or not the variation start command has been received (S1100). Then, when a negative determination is made (S1100: no), the effect start process is terminated as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made (S1100: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S1105, which is used when distributing the effect pattern (effect mode). The distribution random number 1 to be performed is acquired.
Here, the variation start command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 when the variation of the special symbol is started (see S366 in FIG. 21). Then, this fluctuation start command includes data showing the result (big hit, miss) of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol, and data showing the fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation time. Further, when the result of the hit / fail determination of the special symbol is a big hit, the fluctuation start command includes a symbol designation command (data indicating the type of the generated big hit) for designating the big hit symbol.

In addition, this fluctuation start command includes data that specifies "data that specifies a non-specific deviation" or "data that specifies a specific deviation" when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is a deviation. ..
When the sub-integrated control device 83 executes S1105, the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts to S1110 and sets "a pattern (effect pattern) of the effect display (display effect) started in response to the variable display of the special symbol".

Here, in S1110, a pattern (effect pattern) of the effect display (display effect) corresponding to the variation display (variation display of the special symbol) having a longer variation time in the a time reduction state is set, and the b time reduction state or the c time reduction state is set. Then, a pattern (effect pattern) of the effect display (display effect) corresponding to the variation display (variation display of the special symbol) having a short variation time is set. Further, the probability that the pattern of the effect display (display effect) accompanied by the reach effect is set is lower in the b time reduction state and the c time reduction state than in the a time reduction state. Then, when S1110 is executed, the process shifts to S1115.

In S1115, a process of setting a stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed. In this case, if the definite display is a jackpot symbol, set it to "a symbol consisting of three-digit doublet numbers", and if it is an out-of-order symbol, set it to "three-digit rose number". A symbol composed of "is set. Then, in the outlier symbol in which the outlier symbol indicates the occurrence of a specific outlier, a symbol in which even numbers are arranged in ascending order from left to right is set, and an effect symbol that is clearly easy to distinguish from the jackpot symbol is set.
Then, after S1115, the variable display of the effect symbol is started (S1120), and the effect start process is returned. At that time, the sound effect accompanying the effect display to be started and the light emission effect are also started.

Next, the effect stop process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36 (b). It should be noted that this process is a process executed periodically (for example, a 2 ms cycle) in the sub-integrated control device 83.
When the effect stop process is started, it is determined whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 has received the variable stop command (S1200). Here, the fluctuation stop command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 when stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol and displaying the confirmed symbol. (See the process of S372 in FIG. 23).
Then, when a negative determination is made (S1200: no), the effect stop process is terminated as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made (S1200: yes), an effect symbol confirmation display instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Processing is performed, and the effect stop processing is terminated.

Here, when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the "big hit symbol (effect symbol)" is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the processing of S1205.
In this case, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed with the same number symbol (effect symbol) as the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and the occurrence of a big hit is notified.
On the other hand, when the result of the hit / fail determination is out of order, the "out of place symbol (effect symbol)" is confirmed and displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the processing of S1205.
In this case, the middle effect symbol 6C is stopped and displayed with a numerical symbol (effect symbol) different from the left effect symbol 6L and the right effect symbol 6R, and the occurrence of deviation is notified.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38, a special display example after shifting from each time saving state of this embodiment to the normal gaming state will be described.
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the game ends without being able to acquire a hit during the big hit time saving state (a time saving state) and the game shifts to the normal gaming state, it is dedicated. Shift to the production mode of. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether the normal gaming state is immediately after exiting the time saving state or the other normal gaming state. In addition, the shock can be reduced by showing an unusual effect only to the player who could not get a hit during the time saving state. It should be noted that the dedicated effect mode may be configured to shift to the normal effect mode when the hit / fail determination is performed a predetermined number of times. This is just to show that it is a normal game state immediately after exiting the time saving state.
Further, in the case of a configuration in which the number of winnings is displayed during the time saving state (so-called number of consecutive chans), it is conceivable that the number of winnings will be continued if the winning is performed in the dedicated production mode. Even in the same normal game state, when the dedicated production mode is selected, the number of consecutive chans is treated as continuing, so that it seems to be in an advantageous state even in the normal game state, and it becomes a normal game state. Even if you return, you can treat the development that immediately pulled back the hit specially.
In this example, although it is shown in the effect mode, it may be displayed depending on the display mode of the effect symbol, the BGM, the difference in the character, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), when the game ends without being able to acquire a hit during the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) and the game shifts to the normal gaming state, it reaches as a dedicated effect mode in this embodiment. It shifts to the production mode similar to the time saving state (b time saving state). By displaying this dedicated effect mode, it is shown that a hit could not be obtained in the arrival time reduction state, and in the configuration of this embodiment, after the arrival time reduction state is completed, the game is again in the normal gaming state. Even if the lottery is performed 900 times, the game does not shift to the arrival time reduction state (b time reduction state) again, so even if the player changes in the middle, it becomes possible to know whether or not the b time reduction is granted. Since the arrival time reduction state is set so that it is easier to get a hit than other time reduction states (preferential treatment for the maximum number of time reductions given), it is rare that a hit cannot be obtained there. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by notifying the player and notifying that the state of shortened arrival time is not given.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), when the game ends without being able to acquire a hit during the specific time saving state (c time saving state) and the game shifts to the normal game state, the normal game immediately after exiting the specific time saving state. It shifts to the dedicated production mode that indicates that it is in a state. This makes it possible to determine whether or not the game is in a normal gaming state after a specific time saving state. Unlike other time-saving states, the specific time-saving state tends to be set with a small upper limit, and in such a setting, it is necessary to show that it is a normal gaming state immediately after exiting the specific time-saving state. Although there is no such thing, if the configuration includes the time saving state as the count of the number of fluctuations that the arrival time saving state will be activated, the number of fluctuations will be counted without reducing the number of balls held by the specific time saving state from the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the case of such a configuration, it is conceivable that the effect content suggests that the operation of the arrival time shortening state has been accelerated in the dedicated effect mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), for example, a state in which a plurality of time saving states of a big hit time saving state (a time saving state) and a specific time saving state (c time saving state) are operated and ended without obtaining a hit. It is conceivable to shift to the dedicated production mode when the normal game state is reached. As a result, even in the same normal game state, the production mode differs depending on what kind of time reduction state has passed and how many times the time reduction state has passed, and the production content also changes depending on the development of the game to entertain the player. It is possible to give the player even a little joy by knowing what kind of game development it is.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope shown in the above-mentioned examples, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention.

That is, in each embodiment and each modification, the open extension function (so-called "electric chew support function") of the ordinary electric accessory 12A is activated when the state shifts to the big hit time reduction state, arrival time reduction, or specific time reduction state. At the same time, it was decided to activate the "shortening function regarding the fluctuation time of the special symbol" (see FIG. 8 (a)). Here, the "shortening function regarding the fluctuation time of the special symbol" is a function of shortening the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the special symbol.
However, unlike each implementation boat and each modification, the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 12A is activated in at least one of the arrival time reduction and the big hit time reduction, but the "shortening function regarding the fluctuation time of the special symbol" is activated. It may not be activated.

Further, as shown in each embodiment and each modification, the same time reduction control may be executed as the big hit time reduction state, the arrival time reduction state, and the specific time reduction state, but for example, different time reduction controls may be executed. That is, the profit due to the arrival time reduction state or the specific time reduction state may be smaller than the profit due to the jackpot time reduction, or conversely, may be increased.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 12A (second starting port 12) is activated, the jackpot time reduction is better than the arrival time reduction. The opening time of 12A (second starting port 12) may be long, or conversely short.

Further, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation time of the special symbol may be different between the jackpot time reduction state and the arrival time reduction state or the specific time reduction state. That is, the jackpot time reduction (first open extension state) may shorten the fluctuation time of the special symbol more than the arrival time reduction (second open extension state), or conversely, it may decrease. Similarly, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol may be different between the jackpot time reduction and the arrival time reduction.

In each embodiment, in addition to the arrival time reduction state as the time reduction state for shifting without going through the big hit game, a specific time reduction is provided, so that the player can have a greater impact and the game entertainment can be improved.
Then, for example, as shown in each embodiment and FIG. 39 (a), the specific time saving state may be shifted only when the time saving function (opening extension function) is not operated (hereinafter referred to as case 1). As shown in FIG. 39 (b), the transition may be made even when the time saving function (opening extension function) is operating (when the gaming state is the time saving state) (hereinafter referred to as case 2).

In the case of Case 2, the number of time reductions to be given according to the newly transitioned time reduction state may overwrite the remaining number of time reductions in the running time reduction state. Alternatively, when the remaining number of times in the running time-saving state is compared with the number of times in the newly transitioning time-saving state, and the remaining number of times in the running time-saving state is less than the number of times in the newly transitioning time-saving state. Is the number of time reductions in the newly transitioned time saving state, overwrites the remaining number of times in the running time saving state, and the remaining number of times in the running time saving state is larger than the number of times remaining in the newly transitioning time saving state. In that case, it may not be overwritten.

In this embodiment, it is not provided with a function (probability fluctuation function of jackpot probability) that changes the probability of a big hit in a hit / fail judgment regarding a special symbol to a high probability, but as shown in FIGS. 39 (c) or (d). Further, the present invention can be suitably applied to the pachinko machine 50 having the probability fluctuation function of the jackpot probability.

However, in the case of providing the probability fluctuation function of the jackpot probability, if the jackpot probability is in the high probability state, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), even if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order, The arrival counter may not be incremented.
That is, in the pachinko machine 50 having the probability fluctuation function, when the deviation setting process 2 is activated, the value of the probability change flag (a flag indicating that the probability of becoming a big hit in the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol fluctuates with a high probability) is changed. It is determined whether or not it is "1" (S362a). When a negative determination is made in S362a (S362a: no), the processing after S362a shown in FIG. 22A is the same as in this embodiment, as in this embodiment.

On the other hand, when the value of the probability change flag is "1" (S362a: yes), in S362b, the process of reducing the number of probability changes to "-1" is performed. That is, the remaining number of times (probability change number) of the hit / fail determination that can be executed in the high probability state is decremented by "1".
After that, it is determined in S362c whether or not the value of the time saving flag is "1" (S362c). Then, when an affirmative judgment is made in S362c (S362c: yes), after executing S362d, the deviation setting process 2 is returned, and when a negative determination is made in S362c (S362c: no), S362d is skipped and the deviation setting processing is performed. Return 2.
That is, when the probability of the big hit probability fluctuates, the counting means (arrival counter) is not incremented even if the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol is out of order.

Further, in the present embodiment and the modified example, if the result of the hit / fail judgment regarding the special symbol is out of order, the counting means (arrival counter) is incremented, but if the result of the hit / miss judgment is not a big hit, the result is out of order. In addition, in the pachinko machine 50 that generates a small hit, the result of the hit / fail determination regarding the special symbol may be the small hit and the counting means (arrival counter) may be incremented.

Further, the present embodiment has been described as an example of application to a general digital pachinko machine 50, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is referred to as a so-called “1 type 2 type mixer type” pachinko machine 50 or a so-called so-called. "It can also be applied to other types of pachinko machines 50 such as the V-chare type pachinko machine 50.
Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a so-called "enclosed gaming machine" or a "non-encapsulating gaming machine".
Further, although the configuration is such that when the hit is not obtained in the big hit time reduction state, the arrival time reduction state, or the specific time reduction state and the process ends, the mode shifts to the dedicated production mode, but the configuration may shift to the common production mode. For example, if a production mode such as "Resurrection chance" is set and a production mode is set in which a hit is expected to be recovered early after the time reduction state ends, it can be used after various time reduction states.
Further, in the case of a configuration in which the mode is shifted to each dedicated effect mode according to various time saving states, it is conceivable to use a notice effect or an effect symbol dedicated to each effect mode. The game sensation can be different depending on each production mode, and the player can be entertained.
Further, in the case of a configuration in which each effect mode is shifted to a dedicated effect mode according to various time saving states, it is conceivable that the end conditions of each effect mode are different.
Since the big hit time saving state has returned to the normal gaming state from the big hit game through the time saving state, the production mode of whether or not it can be continuously restored to the state where the big hit can be obtained is continued until the hit / fail judgment is performed a predetermined number of times. When the predetermined number of times is reached, it is conceivable to end and shift to the normal production mode.
In the case of the arrival time reduction state, as described above, if the arrival time is shortened and the process ends without a hit, the arrival time reduction state is not given even if the number of arrivals is reached again, until a hit is obtained. It is conceivable to continue the dedicated production mode.
In the case of a specific time saving state, it is a feeling that the time saving state is suddenly given without hitting, so if you end the production mode according to the time, it gives a game feeling that the start is abrupt but the end is also abrupt. be able to.

1 Game board 3 Game area 3L Left-handed area 3R Right-handed area 6 Directional symbol display device 11 1st start port (special 1 start port)
12 2nd start port (special 2 start port)
14 Grand prize opening 17 Normal symbol operation gate 80 Main controller 82 Directional symbol controller 83 Sub integrated controller

Claims (1)

Numerical data is extracted due to the winning of the game ball at the start opening provided on the game board, and the pass / fail judgment means is performed based on the numerical data.
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game based on the fact that the winning / failing determination determines that the game has been won.
Equipped with production control means to execute various effects,
In addition to being provided with a variable winning device provided with the starting port,
The game state includes at least a normal state and an easy-to-enter state in which it is easy to enter the variable winning device.
In the ball entry easy state, the transition condition is satisfied when the number of hit / fail determinations reaches the first predetermined number of times, and from the transition to the ball entry easy state until the number of hit / fail determinations reaches the second predetermined number of times. With a configuration to maintain
The effect control means includes at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode as effect modes selected in the normal state, and the second effect mode shifts to the normal state after the easy entry state is completed. A ball game machine characterized by being selected in some cases.

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