JP2022040868A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To effectively urge a player to continue a game when a time-shortening state is completed.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine is shifted to a privilege period after completion of a jackpot game, and a time-shortening function is operated and a performance mode becomes a privilege mode. The Pachinko machine is also shifted to a time-shortening state and a performance mode becomes a privilege mode when time-shortening winning occurs in a jackpot lottery, or when the number of times a jackpot lottery in which a jackpot game is not generated occurs continuously reaches the upper-limit number of times and a continuous time-shortening function is operated. Then, a performance mode is shifted to a specific mode when a privilege period is completed (S925), and a performance mode is shifted to a normal game when a time-shortening state started by time-shortening winning or shifted by a continuous time-shortening function is completed (S930).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

There are known pachinko machines that shift to a probabilistic state in which the winning probability in the winning / failing determination increases due to winning in the winning / failing determination, or a time-saving state in which the execution frequency of the winning / failing determination increases. In the probabilistic state and the time saving state, a game that is advantageous to the player is performed as compared with the normal state. For this reason, in general, in such a pachinko machine, in order to raise the expectation of the player during the probable change state or the time saving state, the pachinko machine shifts to a production mode different from the normal state.

Here, if the player does not win the prize in the winning / failing determination during the probability change state or the time reduction state, the player may end the game at the end of the probability change state or the time reduction state. On the other hand, as described in Patent Document 1, there is known a pachinko machine that continues a special effect mode shifted to the time saving state even after the time saving state ends. As a result, since the effect different from the normal state is performed after the end of the time saving state, it is possible to stimulate the player's willingness to play and prevent the player from ending the game at the end of the time saving state.

Further, as described in Patent Document 2, there is also known a pachinko machine that shifts to a time-saving state when the hit / fail determination that causes a loss occurs continuously over a predetermined number of times (600 times as an example). Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-67701 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-131846

According to the pachinko machine of Patent Document 2, it is possible to give a privilege to a player even if he / she does not win the prize in the winning / failing judgment, and the interest of the game is improved. However, when the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1 shifts to a special effect mode until the end of the time-saving state due to continuous loss in the hit / fail determination, the frequency of the effect mode is performed. May be excessively high. As a result, the value of the effect mode becomes low, and even if the effect mode is changed, there is a possibility that the player's motivation to play cannot be sufficiently improved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to effectively encourage the player to continue the game at the end of the time saving state.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems is a ball gaming machine capable of shifting to a time-saving state in which the time for displaying fluctuations in the special figure is shortened, and is caused by entering the ball into the starting port. A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a hit is made, a variable means for displaying a variation in order to notify the result of the winning / failing determination, and a small hitting gaming means for performing a small hitting game in which a large winning opening is opened when a small hit is made in the winning / failing determination. , A big hit game means in which a big hit game is performed in which the big winning opening is opened over multiple rounds when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening enters a specific area in the big hit judgment or the small hit game. After the big hit game is played, the game shifts to the time saving state, and when a predetermined period elapses after the transition to the time saving state, the first time saving means for ending the time saving state and the winning / failing determination are determined. When the specified time saving start condition is satisfied, the time saving state is entered, and when a predetermined period elapses after the transition to the time saving state, the second time saving means for ending the time saving state and the specific mode are set. It is possible to shift to any of a plurality of effect modes including the effect mode, and the effect means for producing the effect according to the transferred effect mode. It shifts to a specific mode, and shifts to a production mode other than the specific mode due to the end of the time saving state by the second time saving means.

According to the above configuration, when the time saving state (hereinafter referred to as the first time saving state) is entered by the first time saving means after the big hit game, the effect mode becomes a specific mode after the end of the first time saving state, and a special effect is performed. Will be. Therefore, it is possible to stimulate the player's willingness to play the prize ball in the big hit game and encourage the player to continue the game at the end of the time saving state.
On the other hand, even if the player shifts to the time saving state (hereinafter referred to as the second time saving state) by the second time saving means, the player is sufficient if a big hit or a small hit occurs during the second time saving state and the big hit game is not performed. You may not be able to win the prize ball. Therefore, even if the second time saving state ends without the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit, the player may continue the game. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, even if the second time saving state ends, the mode does not shift to the specific mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect mode from shifting to the specific mode more than necessary even when the player has an intention to continue the game even after the end of the time saving state. As a result, the frequency of transition to the specific mode can be suppressed, and the value of the specific mode can be suppressed from being reduced.

Therefore, by shifting to the specific mode at the end of the time saving state, the player's motivation to play can be further stimulated, and the player can be more effectively encouraged to continue the game at the end of the time saving state.
As described in claim 2, as the effect mode, a normal mode that can be shifted to when the time is not shortened is provided, and the effect means shifts to the normal mode after the end of the specific mode, and is the normal mode. The number of big hit games performed from the occurrence of winning in the winning / failing judgment, which is a factor of the transition to the time saving state by the first time saving means, to the transition from the specific mode to the normal mode by the directing means. Further, a counting means for counting the number of chans may be provided, and the effect means may perform a predetermined number of consecutive chans due to the fact that the number of consecutive chans has reached a predetermined number of start times.

According to the above configuration, even after the end of the first time saving state, if a winner is selected in the winning / failing determination during the specific mode, the number of consecutive chans is counted by the counting means. Then, when the number of consecutive chans reaches the number of starts, the continuous chan production is performed. Therefore, the player's motivation to play in the specific mode can be further stimulated, and more effectively, the player can be encouraged to continue the game at the end of the time saving state.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a table explaining the winning probability and the winning symbol in the big hit lottery in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start opening winning confirmation processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game processing of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the effect screen in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the effect screen in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the effect mode setting process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the continuous change production start processing in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of the 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the distribution accessory of 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a table explaining the winning probability and the like in the big hit lottery in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the pass / fail determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the accessory hit detection process of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the effect screen in 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of 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.
[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a structure in which each 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 hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. The glass. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a horizontal frame lamp 65 and an upper frame lamp 68 that emit light by the effect. The horizontal frame lamp 65 and the upper frame lamp 68 are provided with LEDs, and are lit with a predetermined emission color. In addition to this, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying an abnormality of the game.

An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a firing handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 64 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is used on the game board 1. Fired at.
The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and by operating the ball pulling lever, the game balls collected in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to the dollar box provided in the game store. Can be done. Further, a game button 67 is provided in the center of the upper plate 55.

This pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards, and on the right side of the upper plate 55, a ball lending button 57, a payment button 58, and a payment are made. A display device 59 is provided.
Note that 49 in FIG. 1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is opened. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted in the center thereof, and a normal symbol operating gate 22 is installed on the right side of the center case 5 toward the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol winning / failing lottery are extracted, and a winning / failing determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Immediately below the center case 5, a big hit lottery (hit / fail judgment) is performed with a variable display of the first special symbol (also described as the first special symbol or the special diagram 1) due to the entry of the game ball. The mouth 11 is installed. Further, on the right side of the center case 5, directly under the normal symbol operating gate 22, the variation display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol or the special diagram 2) due to the entry of the game ball is displayed. A second starting port 12 is installed in which a big hit lottery is performed.

The first starting port 11 is arranged in a region (left-handed region) in which a game ball launched by a left-handed strike (aiming at the left side of the center case 5) mainly flows down, and the second starting port 12 is , It is arranged in the area (right-handed area) where the game ball launched by right-handed (aiming at the right side of the center case 5) mainly flows down.
Therefore, by hitting left, it is possible to aim at the first starting port 11, and by hitting right, it is possible to aim at the second starting port 12.

The arrangement of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this, and for example, the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 are arranged vertically and arranged below the center case 5. Alternatively, the first starting port 11 may be arranged in the right-handed area and the second starting port 12 may be arranged in the left-handed area.
The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second starting opening 12 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery, and when opened. Only the ball can be entered. In addition, even when the ball is closed, it may be configured so that the ball can rarely enter.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first hold memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting port 12. , A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second hold storage.
The second starting port 12, which is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery.

Further, below the center case 5, a large winning opening 20 made of a special electric accessory is provided on the right side of the first starting opening 11 and below the second starting opening 12. The large winning opening 20 is arranged at a position where a right-handed game ball mainly enters. Of course, the arrangement of the large winning opening 20 is not limited to this, and for example, the large winning opening 20 may be arranged in the left-handed area.

In the area on the left side of the game board 1, the first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 having a plurality of (for example, about 7) LEDs, and the first special figure consisting of four LEDs are provided. The figure hold number display device 23 and the second special figure hold number display device 24 are installed. Further, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a normal symbol holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

The special figure 1 is displayed on the first special figure display device 9, and the special figure 2 is displayed on the second special figure display device 10, but the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular, it is impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate the special figure. By making the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate the displayed special figure. ..

The LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. By performing the above, a symbol effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the first and second special figures is performed.
Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as in the case of well-known ones.

Further, general winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged below the center case 5 and to the left of the first starting opening 11. Further, a general winning opening 28 is arranged below the second starting opening 12 (in other words, to the right of the first and second major winning openings 20 and 21), and these are always filled with game balls. It is configured to be ball-capable.
A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out opening is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the vertical positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 3) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. A game ball flow passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. .. With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are discharged from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and reach the upper plate 55. It will be paid out. Further, in the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (rental ball) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

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, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

Further, an external connection terminal board 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and signals indicating a game state and a game result are sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal board 78.
(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. It should be noted that this block diagram does not simply describe a so-called relay board or power supply board that relays signals. 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 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and a normal symbol operation. Detection signals are input from the normal symbol operating SW22a for detecting the game ball that has entered the gate 22, the general winning opening SW25a for detecting the game ball that has entered the general winning openings 25 to 28, and the like.
In addition to this, a detection signal from the count SW 20a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 20 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 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure hold number display device 23, and a second, which are connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. It controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the large winning opening 20 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 12b. ..
Further, the main control device 80 is provided with a setting display device 80a, a RAM clear SW80b, and a setting key SW80c. The setting display device 80a, the RAM clear SW80b, and the setting key SW80c are arranged at positions that cannot be visually recognized or operated by the player, and by opening the inner frame, these can be visually recognized and operated. ..

The setting display device 80a has a 7-segment LED display and the like. Although the details will be described later, the pachinko machine of the first embodiment has a setting change function for selecting one of a plurality of set values, and the probability of winning a big hit in a big hit lottery according to the selected set value. Can be changed in stages. The setting display device 80a displays the current set value. The setting display device 80a may not be provided. However, in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, as an example, the setting change function is disabled and only one step setting value can be selected, so that the probability of becoming a big hit in the big hit lottery cannot be changed. .. Of course, the setting change function may be enabled so that any one of a plurality of setting values can be set.

Further, the RAM clear SW80b is a switch for initializing (clearing) the RAM of the main control device 80. The RAM clear SW80b is also used for changing the set value (hereinafter, also referred to as setting change).
Further, the setting key SW80c is a portion where the setting key can be inserted. The setting key SW80c has an ON state and an OFF state, and by inserting the setting key into the setting key SW80c and turning it, it is possible to switch between the ON state and the OFF state. When the setting key SW80c is in the ON state, the jackpot setting can be changed.

Further, the main control device 80 includes a non-volatile memory (for example, EEPROM) (for example, EEPROM) for storing the current set value.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

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 30 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In the first embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW31 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 SW31 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 glass frame closing SW45, the inner frame closing SW46, the ball out SW33, the payout SW31, and the full SW32 are input, and the full SW32 gives a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full. When the input is made, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 due to the out-of-ball SW 33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW32 and the out-of-ball SW33 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 because the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to the settlement display device 59 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the settlement display device 59 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 57 for requesting settlement. The settlement button 58 is provided.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also, the launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.
Although the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a configuration in which game balls are paid out, an enclosed type configuration may be used in which the prize balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch the game ball into the game area 3.
In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 is input with a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is the launch stop switch signal when the player presses the launch stop SW39. It is output with. 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 can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80. The sub-integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80. Then, they are distributed to the data for the effect display control, the sound control, and the lamp control, the command for the effect display control and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are included in themselves. It is distributed to each control part (functional part as a voice control device and a lamp control device).

The functional unit as a voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The horizontal frame lamp 65 and the upper frame lamp 68 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.
Further, a game button 67 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game button 67, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83.

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 screen such as a variable display (design effect) of the effect symbol.

[Explanation of operation]
(1) Setting change function As described above, although the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a setting change function, the set value is fixed in advance and the set value cannot be changed. There is. It should be noted that any one of a plurality of set values may be set, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability that a big hit will occur. The set value is stored in the non-volatile memory in the main control device 80. The main control device 80 saves the set value stored in the non-volatile memory at the time of turning on the power in the RAM, and sets the set value as the current set value.

In the pachinko machine 50, the setting is changed by operating the RAM clear SW80b and the setting key SW80c when the power is turned on. Specifically, when the RAM clear SW80b is turned on and the setting key SW80c is in the ON state and the power of the pachinko machine is turned on, the main control device 80 shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, first, the current setting value is displayed on the setting display device 80a, and each time the RAM clear SW80b is operated, the setting value displayed on the setting display device 80a is changed in order. Then, when the setting key SW80c is operated so as to be in the OFF state, the setting value displayed on the setting display device 80a at that time becomes the current setting value of the pachinko machine 50. At this time, the main control device 80 saves the new current setting value in the non-volatile memory, and substituting the setting value command indicating the current setting value and the setting change command indicating that the setting change has been made. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83.

(2) Outline Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in the first embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 50, if a big hit is won in a big hit lottery, a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, the jackpot 20 is opened over a predetermined total number of rounds (for example, 4R or 10R). Then, after the end of the big hit game, the period shifts to the privilege period, and the time saving function, the time saving function, and the probability change function are operated until the big hit lottery of the predetermined number of continuations is performed.

The probability change function is a function that increases the probability of winning in a big hit lottery. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the probability variation function is activated is described as a probability variation state or a high probability state, and the gaming state in which the probability variation function is not activated is also described as a low probability state. The probabilities of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the low probability state and the high probability state are 1/300 and 1/30, respectively (see FIG. 5A).

On the other hand, the time saving function is a function to increase the frequency of the big hit lottery of the second special figure. Specifically, when the time saving function is activated, the variation display time of the special symbol on the special symbol display device is shortened. In addition to this, when the time saving function is activated, for example, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, the opening time of the second starting port 12 when the normal symbol lottery is won becomes longer, or the normal symbol lottery is performed. The variation display time on the normal symbol display device 7 when the pattern is made may be shortened. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the time saving function is activated will be referred to as a time saving state. In addition, the gaming state in which the probability change function and the time saving function are not activated is also described as a normal state.

Since the privilege period is shortened, it becomes easier to enter the second starting port 12, and the frequency of the big hit lottery of the second special figure increases. Therefore, during the privilege period, a right-handed hit is performed and a game aiming at entering the second starting port 12 is performed. On the other hand, if the time is not shortened, it is difficult to enter the second starting port 12. Therefore, when the time is not shortened, a game is performed in which the player strikes left and aims to enter the first starting port 11.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a plurality of types are provided as special figures (hereinafter, also referred to as big hit symbols) that are confirmed and displayed on the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 when a big hit occurs. .. That is, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and the type of jackpot is determined by the jackpot symbol. Then, as shown in FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (c), the total number of rounds of the big hit game and the game state in the privilege period after the big hit game are determined according to the big hit symbol. Specifically, each big hit symbol of special figure 1 is classified into special 1 big hit symbols 1 and 2, and each big hit symbol of special figure 2 is classified into special 2 big hit symbols 1 to 3. In addition, each of these categories includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

The jackpot whose jackpot symbol is the special 1 jackpot symbol 2 or the special 2 jackpot symbols 2 and 3 is configured as a probabilistic jackpot, and the probabilistic change occurs in the privilege period after the jackpot game performed due to the probabilistic jackpot. The function and the time saving function are activated. On the other hand, the jackpot whose jackpot symbol is the special 1 jackpot symbol 1 or the special 2 jackpot symbol 1 is configured as a normal jackpot, and in the privilege period after the jackpot game performed due to the normal jackpot, the probability change function is It does not work, but the time saving function works. In addition, when a big hit is made by a specific big hit symbol, the game state after the big hit game may be set to the normal state without shifting to the privilege period after the big hit game is completed.

Further, when the jackpot symbol belongs to the special 1 jackpot symbol 2 and the special 2 jackpot symbols 2 and 3, the number of continuations of the privilege period is 100 times. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol belongs to the special 1 jackpot symbol 1 and the special 2 jackpot symbol 1, the number of continuations of the privilege period is set to 20 times, 50 times, or 100 times depending on the jackpot symbol. Will be done.
(3) Time saving function The pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment shifts to the time saving state when the time saving start condition determined for the big hit lottery is satisfied. Specifically, when the time saving winning occurs or the continuous time saving function is activated, the time saving start condition is satisfied.

That is, in the first embodiment, the time saving symbol is provided as the first special figure, and when the time saving symbol is confirmed and displayed on the variable display of the first special figure during the normal state, the time saving winning occurs and the time saving symbol is generated. Move to the state. As an example, the probability of winning a short time is 1/150 (see FIG. 5A). However, the probability is determined as appropriate. The number of continuations, which is the number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state, is 20 times as an example. However, the number of continuations is set as appropriate. Further, a plurality of time-saving symbols may be provided, and the number of continuations may be determined according to the type of the time-saving symbol that has been confirmed and displayed.

It should be noted that not only the first special figure but also the second special figure may be provided with a time saving symbol so that the time saving winning may occur even in the big hit lottery of the second special figure. As a result, when the big hit lottery based on the remaining hold of the second special figure after the end of the time saving state is performed, there is a chance to acquire the time saving state other than the big hit. Therefore, even if the time saving state ends without generating a big hit, it is possible to leave the hope that the time saving state will be restored. The remaining hold means the hold memory generated during the time saving state, which exists after the end of the time saving state. Further, the number of continuations in the time-saving winning of the second special figure may be larger than the number of continuations in the time-saving winning of the first special figure. Further, the probability of winning the time saving of the second special figure may be higher than the probability of winning the time saving of the first special figure. As a result, it is possible to raise expectations for acquiring a time-saving state by digesting the remaining hold.

Further, the pachinko machine 50 has a continuous number of times, which is the number of times in which a big hit lottery (in other words, a big hit lottery that does not cause a big hit game) in which a lottery result other than the big hit is obtained continuously occurs while the low probability state continues. When the predetermined upper limit is reached, the continuous time saving function is activated and the time saving function is activated. The upper limit may be 800 times as an example. The upper limit may be appropriately set in the range of, for example, 750 to 900 times. Further, when the time saving state is changed by the continuous time saving function, the number of times the time saving state is continued is larger than the number of times the time saving state is continued in the privilege period and the number of times the time saving state is continued at the time of winning the time saving. In the first embodiment, the number of continuations of the time saving state shifted by the operation of the continuous time saving function is 1140 times as an example. However, the number of continuations can be appropriately determined in the range of 1140 times or less as an example.

(4) Main Routine First, the main routine in 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 started as a timer interrupt process with a 2 ms cycle.
In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt, and if a positive determination is obtained (S10: yes), the process shifts to S20 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S10: no), the process shifts to S15.

In S15, the main control device 80 performs initial settings such as the CPU and I / O, and shifts the processing to S70.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main control device 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

Then, the main control device 80 has a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of the game ball to the winning opening such as the starting opening (S50), and a winning / failing determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to the winning to the starting opening (S55). ), Each output process for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and various information for transmission to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and fraud monitoring process for detecting the fraudulent activity of the player (S65). )I do.

In addition to this, it is possible to perform a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the normal symbol operating gate 22 of the game ball, and to open the normal electric accessory (second starting port 12). Performing the Fuzu game The Fuzu game processing and the like are performed.
Further, following the hit / fail determination process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is performed.
Further, in S70, the main control device 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(5) Starting opening winning confirmation process Next, FIG. 7 shows a starting opening winning confirmation process that detects winnings in the first and second starting openings 11 and 12 and performs hold storage and the like according to the winning. This will be described using the flowchart of. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S100: yes), the process is transferred to S105, and in the case of a negative determination (S100: no), the process is transferred to S115.
In S105, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (first reserved storages) for the special figure corresponding to the first starting port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S105: yes), the process is transferred to S115, and in the case of a negative determination (S105: no), the process is transferred to S110.

In S110, the main control device 80 uses a jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot lottery, a jackpot symbol determination random number for determining the jackpot symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach in the symbol production. Or, random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol are extracted. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the first hold storage, and a first hold number command indicating how many first hold storages are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and processing is performed in S115. Transition.

In S110, the main control device 80 is in a high probability state by determining whether or not the big hit determination random number or the like (in other words, numerical data) related to the first hold storage is a specific value. Whether or not a big hit will occur in the big hit lottery based on the first hold memory, and whether or not a specific reach will occur in the symbol production that informs the result of the big hit lottery, in each of the cases of the low probability state and the low probability state. Pre-reading is performed to determine. Then, a look-ahead command indicating the look-ahead result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In addition to this, for example, before storing the extracted random number as the first hold storage, pre-reading may be performed based on the random number, or the extracted random number may be stored in the first hold storage. It may be stored in a memory area different from the area, and pre-reading may be performed based on the random number stored in the other memory area.
In S115, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting port SW12a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S115: yes), the process is shifted to S120, and in the case of a negative determination (S115: no), this process is terminated.

In S120, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (second reserved storages) for the special figure corresponding to the second starting port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: yes), this process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S120: no), the process is shifted to S125.
In S125, the main control device 80 extracts a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a big hit symbol, a random number for reaching determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and the like. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the second hold storage, and a second hold number command indicating how many second hold storages are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end this process. do.

The main control device 80 may perform the above-mentioned look-ahead on the big hit determination random number or the like related to the second hold storage, and transmit the look-ahead command to the sub-integrated control device 83.
(6) Win / Fail Judgment Process Next, a win / fail determination process in which a jackpot lottery is performed using a random number for determining a jackpot related to a hold memory will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 12. This process is executed from the main routine. Further, after the end of this process, the jackpot game process for performing the jackpot game is executed.

First, with respect to FIG. 8, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S200: yes), this process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: no), the process is shifted to S205.
In S205, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is in progress. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S205: yes), the process is transferred to S320 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S205: no), the process is transferred to S210.

In S210, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S210: yes), the process shifts to S330 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S210: no), the process shifts to S215 in FIG.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 9, in S215, the main control device 80 determines the presence / absence of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage, and if any of the reserved storages exists (S215: yes), the processing is performed in S220. If not (S215: no), this process is terminated.

In S220, when the second reserved storage exists, the main control device 80 selects the second reserved storage that has occurred first, the second reserved storage does not exist, and only the first reserved storage exists. If exists, the earliest one of the first reserved memories is selected. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the earliest generated memory is selected from the first and second reserved memories.
In S225, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S225: yes), the process shifts to S230 and is denied. In the case of determination (S225: no), the process shifts to S235.

In S230, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a jackpot will be a big hit in the jackpot lottery based on the random number for jackpot determination related to the selected hold storage and the hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the probability variation state. , Digest the reserved memory. Then, the process shifts to S240.
On the other hand, in S235, is the main control device 80 a big hit in the big hit lottery based on the random number for big hit determination related to the selected hold storage and the hit / fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where it is not in the probable change state? Whether or not it is determined, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process shifts to S240.

In S240, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a jackpot has occurred in the jackpot lottery, shifts the process to S245 in the case of an affirmative determination (S240: yes), and shifts the process to S245, and in the case of a negative determination (S240). : No), shift to S265 in FIG.
In S245, the main control device 80 determines the jackpot symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. As a result of the determination based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, each jackpot symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process shifts to S250.

In S250, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern table related to the digested hold memory. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the special figure is registered in the fluctuation pattern table, and by selecting one of the fluctuation times registered in the fluctuation pattern table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the special map is registered. The fluctuation time is determined. In the first embodiment, a time saving variation pattern table used when the time saving function is activated and a normal variation pattern table used when the time saving function is not activated are provided. The average value of the fluctuation time registered in the time saving fluctuation pattern table is smaller than the average value of the fluctuation time registered in the normal fluctuation pattern table.

Further, in the first embodiment, the time saving state is shifted to the time saving state by three factors of the big hit, the operation of the continuous time saving function, and the time saving winning, but a different time saving fluctuation pattern table corresponding to each factor may be provided. Further, as a time-saving fluctuation pattern table corresponding to each factor, a time-saving fluctuation pattern table corresponding to a high-probability state and a time-saving fluctuation pattern table corresponding to a low-probability state may be provided. Further, the average value of the fluctuation time registered in each time reduction fluctuation pattern table may be different. Then, during the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure may be determined by using the time saving fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the factor for shifting to the time saving state and the presence / absence of the operation of the probability change function. Of course, the same time-saving fluctuation pattern table may be used regardless of the factors that shift to the time-saving state during the time-saving state.

In the following S255, the main control device 80 determines the type of jackpot, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, the probability change state during the privilege period, the number of continuations of the time saving state, etc., based on the jackpot symbol. Then, the process is transferred to S260.
On the other hand, in S265 of FIG. 10, which shifts when it is determined in S240 that the jackpot is lost in the big hit lottery, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag is cleared, and in the subsequent S270, the continuous counter is 0. Determine if it is greater than. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S265 and S270, the main control device 80 shifts to S275 to decrement the continuous counter, and in the subsequent S280, determines whether or not the continuous counter is 0, and affirms. When the determination is obtained (S280: yes), the process proceeds to S285 in order to activate the continuous time saving function. Further, the main control device 80 shifts to S295 when a negative determination is obtained in S265 or S270 and when a negative determination is obtained in S280.

The continuous counter is used to count the number of consecutive times during the continuation of the low probability state and to determine whether or not the number of consecutive times has reached the upper limit. When the pachinko machine 50 is initialized by turning on the power or when a big hit occurs, the upper limit number of times is set in the continuous counter. Then, when the number of consecutive times reaches the upper limit, the continuous counter becomes 0, the continuous time saving function is activated to shift to the time saving state, and after the continuous time saving function is activated, the continuous counter is used until a new big hit occurs. The maximum number of times is not set. Therefore, once the continuous time saving function is activated, the continuous counter remains 0 until a new big hit occurs even if the time saving state shifted by the operation ends. Therefore, in S270, it is determined whether or not the shift to the time saving state has been completed by the operation of the continuous time saving function.

In S285, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, the variation pattern table, and the like related to the digested hold memory. In the following S290, the main control device 80 sets the number of continuations of the time saving state to be newly shifted in order to operate the continuous time saving function or to perform the time saving function by winning the time saving, and shifts to S260 in FIG.

On the other hand, in S295, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time saving winning has occurred based on the random number for determining the jackpot related to the digested hold memory. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S295: yes), the main control device 80 determines to confirm and display the time saving symbol (S300), and shifts to S305. When a plurality of types of time-saving symbols are provided, the type of time-saving symbols to be definitely displayed may be determined based on the big hit determination random number, the big hit determination random number, and the big hit symbol determination random number. .. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination (S295: no), the process proceeds to S310.

In S305, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the gaming state is a normal state, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S305: yes), the process proceeds to S285 and a negative determination is obtained. In the case (S305: no), the process proceeds to S310.
In S310, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, the variation pattern table, and the like related to the digested hold storage. Then, in the following S315, the main control device 80 has a counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the probability change state (hereinafter, the remaining number of probability variation), and the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving state (the remaining number of jackpot lottery). After that, the counter indicating the number of remaining time reductions) is updated, and the process shifts to S260 in FIG.

In S260, the main control device 80 tells the sub-integrated control device 83 a first hold number command indicating the number of first hold storages after the big hit lottery and a second hold number indicating the number of second hold memories after the big hit lottery. Send a hold count command. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested hold storage is started, and the symbol effect is started by transmitting the variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol to the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, a symbol designation command for instructing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 11, in S320 that shifts to the change display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the change time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination. (S320: yes), the process is shifted to S325, and in the case of a negative determination (S320: no), this process is terminated.
In S325, the main control device 80 ends the variable display of the special figure, displays the confirmed symbol of the special figure, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to confirm the effect symbol. This process ends.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 12, in S330, which shifts to the final display of the special map, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the duration of the final display of the special map has expired. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S330: yes), the process is shifted to S335, and in the case of a negative determination (S330: no), the present process is terminated.
In S335, the main control device 80 ends the confirmation display of the special figure, and shifts the processing to S340.

In S340, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of a big hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S340: yes), the process shifts to S345 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S340: no), the process is transferred to S380.
In S345, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state, clears the probability change flag if the probability change flag is set (S350), and then shifts the process to S355. ..

In S355, the main control device 80 refers to the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set, clears the time saving flag if the time saving flag is set (S360), and then shifts the process to S365. ..
Then, the main control device 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S365) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S370), as well as a command for notifying the winning in the big hit lottery, the type and privilege of the big hit game. A command for notifying the contents and the like is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S375), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S380, which shifts to the case where a negative determination is obtained in S340, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag, and if the flag is set (S380: yes), the number of remaining probability changes is set. Refer to (S385). Then, when the number of remaining probability changes is 0 (S385: yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S390), and the process shifts to S395.
In S395, the main control device 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and if the time reduction flag is set (S395: yes), refers to the number of times of time reduction remaining (S400). Then, when the number of remaining time reductions is 0 (S400: yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S405), and the process shifts to S410.

In S410, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the continuous time saving function or the time saving function by winning the time saving is started. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S410: yes), the process proceeds to S415, and when a negative determination is obtained (S410: no), the process proceeds to S430.
In S415, the main control device 80 sets the time saving flag, and in the following S420, the operation of the continuous time saving function or the remaining number of times of the big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state transitioned by the time saving winning is set, and the remaining number of times is set in S430. Transition.

In S430, the main control device 80 executes a state specification command transmission process for transmitting a state specification command for notifying the current gaming state, the number of probable change remaining times, and the time saving remaining number to the sub-integrated control device 83. End the process.
(7) Big hit game processing Next, the big hit game processing for performing the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 16. This process is executed following the pass / fail determination process.

In S500, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S500: yes), the process is shifted to S510, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: no), the present process is terminated.
In S510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the large winning opening 20 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S510: yes), the process shifts to S550 in FIG. 14 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S510: no), the process is transferred to S515.

In S515, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game is in the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: yes), the process shifts to S600 in FIG. 15 and is denied. In the case of determination (S515: no), the process shifts to S520.
In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the jackpot game is in progress, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S520: yes), the process shifts to S645 of FIG. In the case (S520: no), the process is transferred to S525.

In S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the production time of the jackpot start effect to be performed before the jackpot game is started after the jackpot is hit by the jackpot lottery, and in the case of an affirmative determination, (S525: yes), the process is shifted to S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: no), this process is terminated.
In S530, the main control device 80 executes the big winning opening opening process for opening the big winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the big hit symbol (executes the big hit game of the first R), and also performs an opening counter indicating the number of rounds. Is set to 1 (S535), and this process is terminated. At this time, the main control device 80 may send a command indicating that the first R is started to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 14, in S550, which shifts to the opening of the large winning opening 20, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls winning in the large winning opening 20 is 10. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S550: yes), the process is transferred to S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S550: no), the process is transferred to S555.
In S555, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 20 determined according to the opening pattern has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S555: yes), the process shifts to S560. In the case of a negative determination (S555: no), this process is terminated.

In S560, the main control device 80 executes the large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 20, and shifts the process to S565.
In S565, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting an interval for each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 15, in S600, which shifts to the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the opening counter and the opening pattern of the jackpot game, and makes an affirmative determination. In the case of (S600: yes), the process is transferred to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: no), the process is transferred to S615.

In S605, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for producing an effect when ending the jackpot game, clears the open counter (S610), and ends the process.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: yes), the process shifts to S620 and in the case of a negative determination. (S615: no), this process is terminated.

In S620, the main control device 80 executes a large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 20, increments an opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S625), and ends this process. At this time, the main control device 80 may send a command indicating a newly started round to the sub-integrated control device 83.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 16, in S645, which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: yes). , The process is shifted to S650, and in the case of a negative determination (S645: no), this process is terminated.

In the following S650 and S655, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S660.
In S660, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is a probable change state and a time saving state. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S660: yes), the process is transferred to S665, and in the case of a negative determination (S660: no), the process is transferred to S680.

In S665, the main control device 80 sets the number of continuations of the probability change state and the time saving state determined in advance according to the jackpot symbol. Further, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are set (S670), and the process is transferred to S695.
On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time is shortened after the end of the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S680: yes), the process shifts to S685 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S680: no), the process is transferred to S695.

In S685, the main control device 80 sets the number of continuations of the time saving state, etc., which is previously determined according to the jackpot symbol. Further, the time saving flag is set (S690), and the process is transferred to S695.
In S695 and S700, the main control device 80 gives the sub-integrated control device 83 a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, a game state after the jackpot game ends, and the number of continuations of the probability change state and the time saving state. The status specification command to be notified is sent, and this process is terminated.

(8) About the effect In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and the effect symbol display device 6 via the effect screen, the speaker 66, and the like. And perform various productions. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery on the effect screen based on the fluctuation start command or the like from the main control device 80. In the symbol effect, as an example, variable display of three effect symbols is performed, and after all of these effect symbols are stopped and displayed, these are further confirmed and displayed, so that the result of the big hit lottery is notified. In addition, as an aspect of the design effect, a reach is provided to suggest or notify the winning in the big hit lottery. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach with a low expectation (in other words, a probability) of becoming a big hit in a big hit lottery, and an SP reach with a high expectation. Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a hold effect of displaying the hold symbol corresponding to the hold storage on the effect screen based on the hold number command or the like from the main control device 80. Further, when the reserved memory is exhausted, a changing effect of displaying the changing symbol in place of the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory is performed.

In addition to this, the sub-integrated control device 83, for example, performs a notice effect suggesting or notifying that a big hit will occur in the big hit lottery in which the result is notified in the symbol effect together with the symbol effect on the effect screen. May be. Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is, for example, based on the look-ahead command received from the main control device 80, and is elected by a jackpot lottery based on the hold memory before the hold memory corresponding to the look-ahead command is exhausted. A look-ahead effect that suggests or informs may be performed. More specifically, as such a look-ahead effect, a look-ahead symbol effect may be performed in which a look-ahead hold symbol is displayed instead of the hold symbol and a jackpot expectation degree corresponding to the look-ahead hold symbol is shown. In addition, based on the look-ahead command, a continuous notice suggesting or notifying that the player will win the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory is performed over a plurality of symbol effects performed before the hold memory corresponding to the look-ahead command is digested. May be.

Further, as one of the above-mentioned effects, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a big hit effect of notifying the progress of the big hit game via the effect screen based on the command from the main control device 80. The jackpot production is performed in a manner according to, for example, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, and the total number of prize balls won by the player in the current round or the jackpot game. , The number of difference balls in the big hit game, the total number of prize balls in the big hit game performed during the consecutive chan, the number of difference balls, etc. are displayed. The number of difference balls means the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls fired from the total number of prize balls.

(9) About the effect mode The pachinko machine 50 is provided with a plurality of types of effect modes, and various effects such as the above-mentioned symbol effect are performed in the effect mode according to the effect mode. Further, the effect mode is determined, for example, according to the current gaming state. In the first embodiment, as an example, a normal mode, which is an effect mode that shifts to a normal state (in other words, can shift to a non-time saving state), and a time saving state and a low probability state, or a time saving state and a high state. There is a privilege mode, which is an effect mode that shifts when the probability state is reached. Further, a plurality of types may be provided as the normal mode and the privilege mode, respectively. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the normal mode or the privilege mode, the mode may shift to a different type of normal mode or privilege mode.

In addition to this, it is also possible to shift to a different privilege mode between the privilege period and the time-saving state transitioned by the time-saving winning or the operation of the continuous time-saving function. Further, it is possible to shift to different privilege modes between the time saving state shifted by the time saving winning and the time saving state shifted by the operation of the continuous time saving function. Further, in the privilege period, it is possible to shift to different privilege modes depending on whether the time is shortened and the probability is low and the time is shortened and the probability is high.

Further, as the effect mode, a notice mode may be provided to indicate that the expectation of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery is high. Specifically, for example, during the execution of the symbol effect, the advance notice mode may be temporarily shifted to show that the expectation of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the symbol effect is high, or after the holding memory is generated, the mode may be temporarily shifted. Prior to the digestion of the reserved memory, the advance notice mode may be temporarily shifted to show that the expectation of the jackpot lottery based on the reserved memory is high. Then, if the big hit lottery showing the degree of expectation in the notice mode does not result in a big hit, the notice mode may be returned to the original production mode. In addition, a plurality of types of notice modes may be provided.

Then, in the first embodiment, when the privilege period ends and the normal state is entered, the privilege mode ends and the privilege mode shifts to a specific mode uniquely provided separately from the privilege mode and the normal mode. In addition, a plurality of types of specific modes may be provided, and the types of specific modes to be transferred after the end of the privilege period may be randomly determined by lottery or the like, or the transition may be made after the end of the privilege period according to a predetermined order. You may decide the type of a specific mode.

Further, the specific mode may be configured as a notice mode. As described above, the advance notice mode indicates that the expectation of the big hit lottery is higher than that of the normal mode when the mode shifts to the normal mode. By doing so, it is possible to make the player think that the expectation of becoming a big hit in the big hit lottery is high even though the privilege period has expired. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from ending the game with the end of the privilege period. It should be added just in case that the notice mode as a specific mode does not indicate that the expectation of becoming a big hit in the big hit lottery is high. Of course, not limited to this, the specific mode may be an effect mode uniquely provided separately from the notice mode.

Further, the specific mode continues until a predetermined number of consecutive big hit lottery is performed, and after the end of the specific mode, the mode shifts to the normal mode. The number of continuations of the specific mode may be a fixed value or a value randomly determined by lottery or the like. Further, when a plurality of types are provided as the normal mode, the type of the normal mode to be shifted after the end of the specific mode may be determined according to a predetermined order, for example, or may be randomly determined by lottery or the like. It may be determined.

Here, the time saving state in the privilege period is also described as the first time saving state, and the time saving state shifted by the time saving winning or the continuous time saving function is also described as the second time saving state. Unlike the end of the first time reduction state, when the second time reduction state ends, the privilege mode shifts to the normal mode and does not shift to the specific mode. At this time, when a plurality of types are provided as the normal mode, the type of the normal mode to be transferred after the end of the privilege mode may be determined according to a predetermined order, or may be randomly determined by lottery or the like. It may be determined. Further, for example, in the case of shifting to the second time saving state during the normal mode, when the second time saving state ends, the mode shifts to the same type of normal mode as immediately before shifting to the second time saving state. You may do so.

In addition to this, for example, the specific mode that shifts after the end of the privilege period is set as the first specific mode, and further, after the end of the second time saving state, the mode shifts to the second specific mode provided separately from the first specific mode. You may try to do it. Further, the number of continuations of the second specific mode may be determined in the same manner as the number of continuations of the first specific mode. Then, at the end of the second specific mode, the mode may be shifted to the normal mode in the same manner as in the case of shifting from the privilege mode to the normal mode due to the second time saving state.

(10) Continuous Chan Production In the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, when the production mode is the normal mode and the gaming state is the normal state, after winning a big hit in the big hit lottery, the normal mode is used. The jackpot in the period until the transition to the mode occurs is regarded as a consecutive chan, and the number of jackpots (in other words, the jackpot game) generated in the period is counted as the number of consecutive chans. That is, even if a big hit does not occur during the privilege period and a big hit occurs during the specific mode, it is considered that the consecutive chans are continuing, and the big hit is also counted as the number of consecutive chans.

Specifically, the big hit that occurred in the normal mode and the normal state, or the big hit that occurred during the time saving state shifted by the time saving winning or the continuous time saving function is counted as the first continuous chan. After that, if a big hit occurs during the special mode after the big hit game or the specific mode that shifts after the special period, the number of consecutive chans is added by 1. Then, due to the fact that the number of consecutive chans has reached a predetermined number of start times (20 times as an example), the continuous chan production is performed. As a result, it is possible to give a privilege in the production to the player who has won many big hits, and it is possible to improve the motivation to play. It should be noted that a plurality of start times may be provided, and different types of continuous chan effects may be performed each time the number of consecutive chans reaches each start number. As a result, as the number of consecutive chans increases, different consecutive chan effects are performed, and the player can be entertained.

Further, for example, after the number of consecutive chans reaches the number of start times, the continuous chan effect may be performed at a predetermined timing. Further, for example, after the number of consecutive chans reaches the number of start times, if a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the continuous chan effect may be performed. The start condition may be, for example, that a normal jackpot occurs during the privilege period or the specific mode. More specifically, for example, when a big hit is obtained in a big hit lottery, a symbol effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery suggests or informs whether the big hit is a probabilistic big hit or a normal big hit. May be performed during a continuous-chan effect during a pattern effect that normally notifies the occurrence of a big hit. Further, for example, in the case of a jackpot effect, in the case of a configuration that suggests or notifies whether or not a probable change state will occur after the jackpot game, continuous chan during the jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot game normally performed due to the jackpot. The production may be performed.

If the start condition is the occurrence of a normal jackpot, it is assumed that the probability variation jackpot will occur again after the execution of the continuous-chan effect and before the transition to the normal mode. At this time, if a normal jackpot occurs after the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot and before the transition to the normal mode, the continuous chan effect may be performed again, or even if the normal jackpot occurs before the transition to the normal mode, the normal jackpot may occur again. It is also possible to prevent the continuous chan production from being performed.

In addition to this, the start condition may be, for example, that a predetermined effect has been performed, or that the number of prize balls has reached a predetermined value.
(11) Specific example of effect Next, a specific example of the transition of the effect mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 17A, on the effect screen in the normal state, the symbol effect 810, the hold effect 820, and the variable effect 830 are performed in the normal mode 800. In each effect mode, the background image of the effect screen, the characters appearing in the effect, and the like are different. In addition, different modes of effect may be performed for each effect mode, or a common mode of effect may be performed.

Further, in FIG. 17B, as an example, it is shown that there is a high expectation that the normal mode 800 will shift to the advance notice mode 801 and the big hit lottery corresponding to the symbol effect 810 being executed will be a big hit. Then, when the probability change big hit is reached in the big hit lottery, the big hit game is performed, and after the end of the big hit game, the privilege period shifts, and the game state becomes a time-saving state and a high probability state. Further, since the probabilistic jackpot occurs during the normal state, as shown in FIG. 17C, the end screen 802 of the jackpot effect shows that the number of consecutive chans is one. Further, as shown in FIG. 17D, in the privilege mode 803 that shifts to the privilege period, the current gaming state is shown.

After that, when the privilege period ends, it is notified that the gaming state becomes the normal state by the effect in the privilege mode 803 (see FIG. 17 (e)), and the effect mode shifts to the specific mode 804 (FIG. 17). (F)). As an example, the specific mode 804 in FIG. 17 (f) is configured in the same manner as the notice mode 801.
Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (g), when the probability variation big hit occurs again in the specific mode 804, the big hit game is performed, and the privilege period shifts to the end of the big hit game. In addition, since the probabilistic jackpot occurred during the specific mode, it is considered that the continuous chan is continuing. Therefore, on the end screen 802 of the jackpot effect, two times, which is the number of times in which 1 is added to the number of consecutive chans in the immediately preceding privilege period, is displayed as the number of consecutive chans (see FIG. 17 (h)).

After the jackpot game is completed, the mode shifts to the privilege mode 803 again (see FIG. 18A). After that, when the number of consecutive chans continues to reach the start number and a normal big hit occurs, the continuous chan effect 840 is performed. As described above, the continuous chan effect 840 may be performed together with the symbol effect 810 in the privilege mode 803 (see FIG. 18B), or may be performed in the jackpot effect 805 (FIG. 18). (C)).

Then, after the end of the big hit game by the normal big hit, the game shifts to the privilege mode 803 again (see FIG. 18 (d)). In the privilege mode 803, it is shown that the current gaming state is the reduced working hours state. Further, after the end of the privilege mode 803, the mode shifts to the specific mode 804 (see FIG. 18E), and after the end of the specific mode 804, the mode shifts to the normal mode 800, and the continuous chan ends (FIG. 18). 18 (f)).

(12) Effect mode setting process Next, the effect mode setting process for setting the effect mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S900, the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts to a specific period (in other words, the first time saving state) or the second time saving state based on, for example, a state designation command or a symbol designation command received from the main control device 80. Judge whether or not. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905, and when a negative determination is obtained (S900: No), the process proceeds to S910.

In S905, the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts to the privilege mode and ends this process. Further, at this time, the factors for shifting to the specific mode based on the command or the like received from the main control device 80 by the sub-integrated control device 83 are the shift to the privilege period, the operation of the continuous time saving function, and the occurrence of the time saving winning. Understand which of the above is the case.
On the other hand, in S910, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the current effect mode is the privilege mode, and if a positive determination is obtained (S910: Yes), the process shifts to S915 and is denied. If a determination is obtained (S910: No), the process proceeds to S935.

In S915, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines, for example, whether or not it is the end timing of the privilege mode based on the state designation command received from the main control device 80. Specifically, the end timing of the time saving state is the end timing of the privilege mode. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S915: Yes), the process proceeds to S920, and when a negative determination is obtained (S915: No), the present process is terminated.

In S920, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it was a specific period during the privilege mode. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S920: Yes), the mode shifts to the specific mode (S925) and the present process is terminated, and when a negative determination is obtained (S920: No), the normal mode (S930) to end this process.
On the other hand, in S935, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the current effect mode is a specific mode, and if a positive determination is obtained (S935: Yes), the process shifts to S940 and is denied. If the determination is obtained (S935: No), this process is terminated.

In S940, the sub-integrated control device 83 counts the number of jackpot lottery performed during the specific mode based on, for example, the fluctuation start command received from the main control device 80, and shifts to S945.
In S945, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the number of jackpot lottery performed during the specific mode has reached a predetermined number of continuations. Then, when a positive determination is obtained (S945: Yes), the specific mode is terminated to shift to the normal mode (S950), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S945: No), this process is terminated.

(13) Regarding the continuous chan effect start process Next, regarding the continuous chan effect start process in which the number of consecutive chans is counted and the continuous chan effect is performed when the number of consecutive chans reaches the above-mentioned start number, the flowchart of FIG. 20 is shown. It will be explained using. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S1000, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the current effect mode is the privilege mode shifted by the start of the privilege period or the specific mode. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1005, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1000: No), the process proceeds to S1025.

In S1005, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred, for example, based on a symbol designation command or the like received from the main control device 80. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to S1010, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1005: No), the process proceeds to S1015.
In S1010, the sub-integrated control device 83 increments the number of consecutive chans and shifts to S1015.

In S1015, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the number of consecutive chans is equal to or greater than the above-mentioned start number and the start condition is satisfied. The start condition may be, for example, that a big hit usually occurs. Then, when a positive determination is obtained (S1015: Yes), the continuous chan effect is executed (S1020), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S1015: No), this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S1025, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred based on, for example, a symbol designation command received from the main control device 80. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1025: Yes), 1 is set as the number of consecutive chans (S1030), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S1025: No), this process is terminated.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but differs from the first embodiment in that it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer. Hereinafter, the configuration of the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment will be described with a focus on the differences.

(1) Overall configuration As shown in FIG. 21, in the game board 1 of the second embodiment, the lower left of the second starting port 12, in other words, the lower part of the center case 5, is composed of a special electric accessory. The first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21 are arranged side by side. The first and second big winning openings 20 and 21 are located in the right-handed area, and the second large winning opening 21 is located above the first large winning opening 20. Further, the normal symbol operating gate 22, the second starting port 12, and the first and second winning openings 20 and 21 are located in the right-handed area. The first big winning opening 20 is opened at the time of a big hit game, and the second big winning opening 21 is opened at the time of a small hit game.

Below the first starting port 11, a distribution agent 100 (see FIG. 22) having a specific area 106 is arranged. All the game balls that have won the second prize opening 21 are guided to the distribution accessory 100. That is, a warp outlet 103 is provided on the inner upper part of the distribution accessory 100, and all the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 21 pass through the warp passage 16 and head toward the warp exit 103. It flows into the distribution accessory 100 from the warp outlet 103. A pair of movable pieces 105 capable of opening and closing operations are provided below the warp outlet 103, and are normally stopped in a closed state as shown in FIG. 22 (a). Further, below the movable piece 105, a rotating body 110 having three holes 106 and 107 capable of entering a ball is arranged, and the rotating body 110 is constantly rotating in the same direction at a constant speed. Of the three holes 106 and 107 of the rotating body 110, one indicated by V is the specific region 106.

The details will be described later, but when the small hit is won in the big hit lottery and the small hit game is performed, the second big winning opening 21 is opened. The pair of movable pieces 105 open and close a predetermined number of times during a small hit game, and finally change to a closed state. Since the rotating body 110 is arranged between the movable piece 105 and the specific area 106, it is possible to enter the specific area 106 if the movable piece 105 is in the open state, but the shape of the rotating body 110 and the shape of the rotating body 110 If the operation is different, the ball entry rate into the specific area 106 becomes easy or difficult. Further, if the configuration is such that if the game ball falls downward between the left and right movable pieces 105, the ball enters the specific area 106 without performing distribution using the rotating body 110 or the like, the movable piece 105 is in the open state. If there is, it becomes easy to enter the specific area 106, and the specific area 106 is set by the time setting in which the movable piece 105 is in the open state (the time setting in the open state when the intermittent operation in which the open state and the closed state are alternately performed). It will be difficult and easy to enter the ball.

When a game ball enters the second large winning opening 21 during a small hit game, if the movable piece 105 is in the closed state as shown in FIG. 22 (a), it flows into the distribution accessory 100 from the warp outlet 103. The resulting game ball cannot flow below the closed movable piece 105 and rolls to the loss opening 104, and is discharged to the back surface of the game board as it is.
However, if the movable piece 105 is in the open state as shown in FIG. 22B, it falls from the warp outlet 103 through the movable piece 105 in the open state to between the pair of support pins 108. The dropped game ball stays at a standby position composed of a side surface of the rotating body 110 and a pair of support pins 108 depending on the rotating position of the rotating body 110, and one of the three holes 106 and 107 is directly above. When it rotates to the position where it opens, it enters the hole. If the game ball falls between the movable pieces 105 while the game ball is already in the standby position, the waiting game ball remains as it is, and the falling game ball rolls to the left or right. It is discharged from the loss opening 109 to the back surface of the game board.

As shown in FIG. 22 (c), when the game ball enters the V (specific area 106) hole of the rotating body 110, it is detected by the specific area switch 106a described later, and the accessory hit described later occurs to generate a big hit game. Is done. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the loss hole 107, it is discharged to the back surface of the game board without being detected by the specific area switch 106a.
In the second embodiment, as an example, the movable piece 105 and the rotating body 110 operate so that the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 21 almost certainly enters the specific area 106 during the small hit game. do. For this reason, when a small hit occurs in the big hit lottery, a bonus hit is substantially generated.

(2) Electrical configuration The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment has the same electrical configuration as that of the first embodiment, but the electrical configuration of the second major winning opening 21 and the distribution accessory 100. Is different from the first embodiment.
That is, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 23, the main control device 80 has entered the first count SW20a and the second major winning opening 21 for counting the game balls that have entered the first major winning opening 20. A detection signal is input from the second count SW21a for counting the game balls, the specific area SW106a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the specific area 106, and the like.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the second special winning opening 21 by controlling the second special winning opening solenoid 21b, and controls the movable piece 105 by controlling the movable piece solenoid 105a, and is a rotating body. The rotating body 110 is controlled by controlling the motor 110b.
[Explanation of operation]
(1) Outline The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment has a setting changing function as in the first embodiment, and is provided with six setting values of settings 1 to 6. However, as described above, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, and is provided with a time saving function but not a probability changing function. It differs from the first embodiment in that it is different from the first embodiment.

That is, as shown in FIG. 24, in the big hit lottery of the first special figure performed due to the entry of the ball into the first starting opening 11, the big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a symbol hit) is won and the second starting opening is entered. In the big hit lottery of the second special figure performed due to the entry into the ball 12, the symbol hit and the small hit are won. As an example, the probability of hitting a symbol changes according to the current set value as shown in FIG. 24. On the other hand, the probability of a small hit is 1/8 regardless of the current set value.

When a small hit occurs, a small hit game is performed in which the second large winning opening 21 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined period (for example, twice, for 1.5 seconds). During the small hit game, the movable piece 105 of the distribution accessory 100 opens and closes in a predetermined pattern. In the second embodiment, as an example, the movable piece 105 repeatedly opens and closes for 0.2 seconds and closes for 0.5 seconds. Then, during the small hit game, when the game ball enters the specific area 106 (hereinafter, also referred to as V winning), a big hit occurs. Hereinafter, the jackpot will also be referred to as a bonus hit.

When a symbol hit or a bonus hit occurs, a big hit game is performed in which the first big winning opening 20 is opened over a plurality of rounds. Specifically, 4R jackpot, 7R jackpot, and 10R jackpot are provided as a symbol hit and a bonus hit. When a 4R jackpot, a 7R jackpot, or a 10R jackpot occurs, a jackpot game called a 4R game, a 7R game, or a 10R game is performed, and the total number of rounds of these jackpot games is 4, 7, 10, respectively. It has become. Further, the maximum opening time of each round in these jackpot games is 29 seconds. However, in the big hit game performed by hitting a character, the opening of the second big winning opening 21 by the small hit game is counted as the first round. Therefore, in the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 is opened over the total number of rounds-1 times. In other words, in the jackpot game, the actual total number of rounds is -1.

The type of symbol hit may be determined according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) that is confirmed and displayed when the symbol hit occurs. Further, the type of the bonus hit may be determined according to the type of the second special figure (small hit symbol) that is confirmed and displayed at the time of the small hit that caused the small hit game in which the bonus hit occurred. .. Further, in the big hit lottery of the second special figure, the structure may be such that the symbol hit does not occur. In addition, a small hit may be generated in the big hit lottery of the first special figure, and a symbol hit may not occur in the big hit lottery of the first and second special figures.

Then, when the big hit game is completed, the period shifts to the privilege period, and the game state is shortened during the privilege period. In the second embodiment, the opening extension function is activated during the time saving state, and the ball can easily enter the second starting port 12. After that, the time saving state in the second embodiment is configured as a so-called electric support, and it becomes easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 12 as compared with the gaming state (hereinafter, the normal state) which is not the time saving state. As an example, in the time saving state, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the second starting port 12 is opened twice for 1 second, whereas in the normal state, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the second The starting port 12 is opened once for 0.2 seconds. In the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is the same as in the normal state, but the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery may be increased as compared with the normal state. Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the jackpot lottery for a predetermined number of continuations (for example, 8 times) is performed, the time saving state ends and the state shifts to the normal state.

In the second embodiment, as an example, after the big hit game is completed, the privilege period (in other words, the time saving state) is always entered. However, depending on the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, it may be decided whether or not to shift to the privilege period after the big hit game is completed. Further, the number of continuations of the privilege period may be a fixed value, or may be determined according to a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, during the normal state, the game ball is hit to the left to enter the first starting port 11, and the symbol is drawn by the big hit lottery performed due to the entry. A game aimed at generating a hit is performed. On the other hand, during the time saving state, a game aiming to generate a symbol hit or a small hit in a big hit lottery performed due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 12 by hitting right. Is done. Then, even during the small hit game, a game is performed in which the right-handed hit is continuously aimed at the second large winning opening 21 and the game ball is made to enter the specific area 106 to generate a hit.

(2) Time saving function In the second embodiment as well, when the time saving winning occurs or the continuous time saving function is activated, the time saving start condition is satisfied. In the continuous time saving function of the second embodiment, the number of consecutive times is the number of times that the big hit lottery (in other words, the big hit lottery that does not cause the big hit game) occurs continuously without the symbol hit and the accessory hit. When the maximum number of times is reached, the time saving function is activated. Further, in the second embodiment, in the big hit lottery of the first special figure, the same time saving winning as in the first embodiment occurs.

As shown in FIG. 24, the upper limit is 800 times as an example. The upper limit may be appropriately set in the range of 750 to 900 times. Further, the number of times the time saving state is continued when the continuous time saving function is activated is 200 times as an example. Further, the probability of winning the time saving is 1/50 as an example, and the number of continuations of the time saving state shifted by the time saving winning is 2 times as an example. However, the maximum number of times, the probability of winning a short time, and the number of times these are continued are determined as appropriate.

Further, the number of continuations of the time-saving state shifted by the continuous time-saving function is larger than the number of continuations of the time-saving state shifted by the symbol hit and the accessory hit, and the number of continuations of the time-saving state shifted at the time of winning the time-saving.
The number of continuations in the time-saving state is the number of times the first continuation when the big hit lottery of the first special figure is performed and the number of times the big hit lottery of the second special figure is performed, which is less than the number of times of the first continuation. The second number of continuations may be defined. Then, during the time saving state, the time saving state ends when the big hit lottery of the first special figure is performed over the first continuation number or when the big hit lottery of the second special figure is performed over the second continuation number. You can do it. Specifically, for example, the first continuation number may be 5 times and the second continuation number may be 2 times as long as the number of continuations in the time reduction state occurs when the time reduction winning occurs.

In the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, since a small hit is generated in the big hit lottery of the second special figure, it is possible to play a game advantageous to the player by aiming at the second starting port 12. However, when the time saving state is entered, it is assumed that the second reserved memory has not yet occurred and only the first reserved memory exists. In such a case, the second reserved memory is before the second reserved memory is generated. 1 Hold memory may be digested. Then, before the big hit lottery of the second special figure is performed, the number of times of the big hit lottery of the first special figure reaches the number of continuations, and there is a possibility that the time saving state ends without the big hit lottery of the second special figure being performed. ..

On the other hand, as the number of continuations of the time saving state, the above-mentioned first and second continuation times are provided, and the number of times of the first continuation is set to be larger than the number of times of the second continuation. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the time saving state ends without the big hit lottery of the special figure being performed.
(3) Main Routine and Start Winning Confirmation Process In the second embodiment, the same main routine and start winning confirmation process as in the first embodiment are performed. Therefore, a detailed description will be omitted.

(4) About the hit / fail determination process Next, the hit / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 25 to 28.
When the hit / fail determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not one of the big hit game and the small hit game is being executed (S200), and if it is affirmative (S200:). Yes), the process shifts to the jackpot game process, and if the jackpot game is not in progress (S200: no), it is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is changing (S205), and if it is not changing (S205: no). no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first or second special figure is being displayed (S210), and if it is not being displayed (S210: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S210). S220), if it is a negative judgment (S220: no), it is judged whether or not there is a first hold memory (S225), if it is a negative judgment (S225: no), it shifts to the jackpot game processing, and if S220 or SS225 is a positive judgment. (S220: yes, S225: yes), proceed to S230. According to the determination order of S220 and S225, the big hit lottery of the second reserved memory is preferentially carried out.

In the subsequent S230, the shift processing of the first or second reserved storage to be determined is performed. As a result, the oldest first or second reserved memory is targeted for the jackpot lottery, and 1 is subtracted from the first or second reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories.
Following S230, the value of the jackpot determination random number of the hold storage targeted for the jackpot lottery is compared with the preset hit / fail judgment table to compare whether the random number value matches the judgment value in the hit / fail judgment table. (S235). As a result, the reserved memory is digested, and a big hit lottery based on the reserved memory is performed.

In the following S240, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S235) is a big hit (same as the determination value). If it is affirmative (S240: yes), it is assumed that a big hit (in other words, a symbol hit) has occurred, and the symbol mode setting process is performed (S245). In the symbol mode setting process, a symbol mode for determining the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is set is set based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol of the hold memory to be determined. Subsequently, the jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol of the hold storage to be determined (S250). This is a symbol group set for each type of symbol mode in order to associate the jackpot type (contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game) determined by the setting of the symbol mode with the jackpot symbol. It is a process to determine a confirmed symbol from the inside.

Next, the mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S245 (S255). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of the big hit lottery until the end of the big hit game that sets the game state (during the big hit game, the time saving flag (time saving state) that sets the game state. Because it is necessary to clear the flag indicating that it is inside). The mode buffer does not store specific game contents (whether or not there is a transition to a time-saving state and the duration), but stores values corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific game contents.

Next, based on the symbol mode set in S245, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 20, which is the content of the big hit game, is set (S260). Subsequently, it is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number of the hold storage that are the targets of the big hit lottery. A fluctuation pattern that is a fluctuation time of the symbol to be used is selected from the fluctuation pattern selection table (S265). When the fluctuation time of the symbol is long, a reach effect with high expectation such as SP reach may occur in the symbol effect described later, which is performed in response to the big hit lottery. Further, when the number of reserved storages corresponding to the first or second special figure is three or more, the fluctuation time may be shortened as compared with the case where it is not.

Next, the selected jackpot symbol and fluctuation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a fluctuation instruction command (S270).
If S240 is a negative determination (S240: no), the process proceeds to S275 in FIG. 26, and the main controller 80 determines whether or not the continuous counter is greater than 0. Then, when a positive determination is obtained (S275: yes), the main control unit 80 shifts to S280 to decrement the continuous counter, and in the subsequent S290, determines whether or not the continuous counter is 0. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295 in order to activate the continuous time saving function. In S295, in order to activate the time saving function by operating the continuous time saving function, the main control device 80 sets the number of continuations of the time saving state to be newly transitioned, and shifts to S300. On the other hand, when a negative determination is obtained in S275 or S290, the main control device 80 shifts to S300.

In S300, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the result of the comparison process of S235 is a small hit if the determination target is the second hold storage (S300), and if the determination is affirmative (S300: yes). A small hit symbol to be a definite symbol is selected based on the type of special symbol, the game state, and a random number for determining the small hit symbol (S305), and then the opening pattern setting process of the small hit game is performed (S310), and the small hit is performed. The opening pattern of the second big winning opening 21 and the operation of the movable piece 105 in the game are set. After that, in the same manner as in S265, the variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S315), and then the process shifts to S270 in FIG. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83.

If S300 is a negative determination (S300: no), the process proceeds to S320, and the main control device 80 determines whether or not a time-saving winning has occurred in the jackpot lottery of the first special figure based on the random number for determining the jackpot related to the digested hold memory. Is determined. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S320: yes), the main control device 80 determines to confirm and display the time saving symbol (S325), and shifts to S330. When a plurality of types of time-saving symbols are provided, the type of time-saving symbols to be definitely displayed may be determined based on the big hit determination random number, the big hit determination random number, and the big hit symbol determination random number. .. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination (S320: no), the process proceeds to S340.

In S330, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the operation of the continuous time saving function is started, and if a negative determination is obtained (S330: no), the process proceeds to S335 and an affirmative determination is obtained. If so (S330: yes), the process proceeds to S315. In S335, the main control device 80 sets the number of continuations of the time-saving state to be newly transitioned in order to perform the time-saving function by winning the time-saving, and shifts to S315. In S315, the variation pattern selection process corresponding to the time saving symbol is performed in the same manner as in S265, and then the process shifts to S270 in FIG. Send to.

If S320 is a negative determination (S320: no), a lost symbol to be a definite symbol is selected (S340), and then the process proceeds to S315 to perform a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol. Then, the process proceeds to S270 of FIG. 25, and a fluctuation instruction command that is information on the symbol and the fluctuation pattern related to the loss is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In addition, based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 which received the variation instruction command, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, the time saving symbol, or the loss symbol The variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the first or second special diagram based on the information of the variation pattern is started. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

Then, after the execution of S270, the process shifts to the jackpot game process.
Next, if S205 is an affirmative determination, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S345 of FIG. 27, and it is determined whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed. If it is a negative judgment (S345: no), the process shifts to the jackpot game process, and if it is an affirmative judgment (S345: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device is displayed. 10 is controlled to display the confirmed symbol selected in S250, S305, S325, or S340 (S350). Upon receiving the confirmation command, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the effect symbol selected in advance to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol according to the signal. The device 6 is controlled to confirm and display the effect symbol. As a result, the first or second special symbol and the start and end of the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 are at the same timing (synchronized).

Following S350, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol confirmed and displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a jackpot symbol displayed in the case of a symbol hit. (S355), if it is an affirmative judgment (S355: yes), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time to be displayed with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S360), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1 (S365). If it is an affirmative judgment (S365: yes), the time saving flag is cleared (S370), and after the negative judgment (S365: no) of S370 or S365, the condition device operation start process (S375) and the accessory continuous operation device are performed. The operation start process (S380) is performed, the jackpot flag is set (S385), and the jackpot effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S390). Then, it shifts to S470.

On the other hand, if S355 is a negative determination, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S355: no), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time for displaying the confirmed symbol) is performed (S395). Then, whether or not the first or second special symbol confirmed and displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a small hit symbol (in other words, whether or not a small hit has occurred). ) Is determined (S400). In the case of a small hit (S400: yes), the content of the small hit game is set (S405), and the small hit flag is set (S410). Then, a command instructing the small hit start effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S415), and the process shifts to S420. On the other hand, if it is not a small hit (S400: no), it shifts to S420.

In the following S420, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (in other words, whether or not it is in the time reduction state), and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S420: yes), the remaining number of jackpot games that can be executed during the time reduction state is counted. The time reduction counter for this is decremented (S425), and the process shifts to S430. On the other hand, when the time saving flag is 0 (S420: no), the process proceeds to S430.
In S430, it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter is 0, and if it is affirmative, it shifts to (S430: yes) and S435, and if it is negative, it shifts to (S430: no) and S445. In S435, the time saving flag is cleared to end the time saving state, and in subsequent S440, a command instructing the time saving end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S445.

In S445, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the continuous time saving function or the time saving function by winning the time saving is started. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S445: yes), the process proceeds to S450, and when a negative determination is obtained (S445: no), the process proceeds to S470. Then, in S450, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set, and if an affirmative determination is obtained (S450: yes), the process proceeds to S470 and if a negative determination is obtained (S450: yes). S450: no), shift to S460.

In S460, the main control device 80 sets the time saving flag, and in the following S465, the remaining number of times of the jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving state of the continuous time saving function or the time saving state which is shifted by the time saving winning is set in the time saving counter. , S470.
In S470, a state designation command indicating a game state based on the result of the above process is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process shifts to the jackpot game process.

Returning to FIG. 25, if S210 is affirmative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to S475 of FIG. 28 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and if it is negative (S475: yes). no) The process shifts to the jackpot game process, and if a positive judgment is made (S475: yes), the confirmed symbol display end process (S480) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to control the special figure. Is terminated, and an instruction signal for terminating the confirmed display of the effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to shift to the jackpot game process.

(5) Big hit game processing Next, the big hit game processing executed by the main control device 80 following the hit / fail determination processing will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 29 to 32.
In S500, it is determined whether or not the condition device is not operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. If it is affirmative (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit game is in progress (S505), if it is negative, it returns (S505: no), and if it is affirmative (S505: yes), it is whether or not the small hit start is being produced. If it is determined (S510) and if it is affirmative (S510: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the small hit start effect (S515). If S515 is a negative judgment (S515: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative judgment (S515: yes), a small hit opening process (S520) for opening the second large winning opening 21 is performed, and a specific area valid flag is set (S525). ), The operation of the movable piece solenoid 105a is started (S530), and this process is returned.

If S510 is a negative determination (S510: no), it is determined whether or not the small hit operation is in progress (the second big winning opening 21 is being opened) (S535), and if it is an affirmative determination (S535: yes), the second count switch 21a It is determined whether or not the number of detected balls (the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 21) is less than a predetermined number (10 as an example) (S540), and if it is a negative judgment (S540: no), it is a small hit game. It is determined whether or not the opening time of the second large winning opening 21 has expired (S545), and if it is a negative determination, a return is made (S545: no). If S540 is an affirmative determination or S545 is an affirmative determination (S540: yes, S545: yes), the second large winning opening 21 is closed (S550), and the small hit end effect process is performed (S555) to return. At the time of closing the second special winning opening 21, the operation of the movable piece solenoid 105a is stopped while clearing the specific area valid flag after the end of the valid time of the specific area 106.

If S535 is a negative determination, that is, if the opening of the second big winning opening 21, which is a small hit game, has been completed (S535: no), it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit end effect has ended (S560). If it is a negative determination (S560: no), it returns, and if it is an affirmative determination (S560: yes), the small hit game end process is performed (S565) and the small hit flag is cleared (S570). In the following S575, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is 0 and the continuous time saving function is started. Then, when an affirmative judgment is obtained (S575: yes), the time saving flag is set (S580), and the remaining number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state transitioned by the operation of the continuous time saving function is counted as the time saving counter. (S585) and return. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S575: no), this process is returned.

If S500 is a negative judgment, that is, during a big hit game (S500: no), the process proceeds to S590 in FIG. If (S590: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect is in progress (S595), if it is affirmative (S595: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect time has ended (S600), and if it is a negative determination (S600). : No) Return, if affirmative judgment (S600: yes), open processing of the first large winning opening 20 is performed (S605) and return. As a result, the first big winning opening 20 is opened in the first round game of the big hit game.

If S595 is a negative determination, that is, if the jackpot start effect is not in progress (S595: no), it is determined whether or not it is in the open interval (S610), and if it is affirmative (S610: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the interval. (S615), if a negative judgment is made (S615: no), a return is made, and if a positive judgment is made (S615: yes), the first large winning opening 20 is opened (S620). As a result, after the second round of the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 is always opened.

If S610 is a negative judgment, that is, the first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21 are closed, but neither the big hit start production nor the opening interval is in progress (S610: no), it is judged whether or not the big hit end production is in progress. (S625) If a negative determination is made (S625: no), a jackpot start effect process for transmitting a command instructing the jackpot start effect to the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed (S630) and a return is made. On the other hand, if it is affirmative (S625: yes), the process proceeds to S670 in FIG.

If S590 is a negative determination, that is, if the first large winning opening 20 is open (S590: no), the process proceeds to S635 in FIG. 31 and it is determined whether or not the first count switch 20a has detected a game ball (S635). If the determination is affirmative (S635: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of detected first count switches 20a is less than 10 (S640).
If S640 is an affirmative judgment or S635 is a negative judgment (S640: yes, S635: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first large winning opening 20 has ended (S645), and if it is a negative judgment (S645: no). If a return is made and S645 is an affirmative determination or S640 is a negative determination (S645: yes, S640: no), the first large winning opening 20 is closed (S650). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the final round (S655), and if it is the final round (S655: yes), the jackpot end effect processing is performed to send a command instructing the jackpot end effect to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S65: yes). S660), return. On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S655: no), the interval processing between rounds is performed, a command instructing the interval effect between rounds is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S665), and the process returns.

S670 of FIG. 32, which shifts to the case where S625 is an affirmative determination, determines whether or not the time for the jackpot end effect has ended, returns if it is a negative determination (S670: no), and returns if it is an affirmative determination (S670: yes). The operation stop processing (S675) of the accessory continuous operation device and the operation stop processing (S680) of the condition device are performed, the mode buffer set in S255 is referred to (S685), the time reduction flag is set (S690), and the time reduction counter is set. (S695), clear the mode buffer (S700), send the end command to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S705), send the state specification command indicating the game state to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S710), and make a big hit. Clear the flag (S715) and return.

(6) Accessory Hit Detection Process Next, the accessory hit detection process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 33. The accessory hit detection process is executed periodically. The accessory hit detection process may be called from the main routine.
In S800, it is determined whether or not the specific area valid flag is set. In the case of an affirmative determination (S800: yes), the process proceeds to S805, and in the case of a negative determination (S800: no), a return is made. In S805, it is determined whether or not the specific area switch 106a has detected the game ball, and if it is a negative determination (S805: no), it returns, and if it is an affirmative determination (S805: yes), the small hit symbol is referred to (S810). The mode buffer setting process (S815) similar to that of S255 is performed according to the type of the small hit symbol, and the bonus game setting process (S820) for setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening is performed.

Subsequently, the second large winning opening 21 is closed (S825), the drive of the movable piece solenoid 105b is stopped (S830), the specific area valid flag is cleared (S835), and the small hit flag is cleared (S840). ), It is determined whether or not the time saving flag is 1, (S845: yes) if it is affirmative, and the time saving flag is cleared (S850).
Following the negative determination (S845: no) of S850 or S845, the condition device operation start process (S855) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S860) are performed, the jackpot flag is set (S865), and the jackpot is hit. The start effect instruction command and the state instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S870, S875) and returned. In addition, the jackpot start production instruction command indicates that the jackpot game is started by hitting a character (in other words, a V prize has occurred), and the total number of rounds of the jackpot game and the second big prize opening 21. An open pattern or the like may be shown.

(7) Effect In the second embodiment as well, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and the effect symbol display device 6 Various effects are performed through the effect screen, the speaker 66, and the like. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 includes a symbol effect, a hold effect, a variable effect, a notice effect, a look-ahead effect, a look-ahead symbol effect, a continuous notice, a big hit effect, a continuous chan effect, and the like. I do. Further, also in the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes such as a normal mode, a privilege mode, and a specific mode are provided. Further, also in the second embodiment, the advance notice mode may be provided in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the specific mode may be configured as the advance notice mode.

Here, the time saving state in the privilege period is also described as the first time saving state, and the time saving state shifted by the time saving winning or the continuous time saving function is also described as the second time saving state. In the second embodiment as well, as in the first embodiment, the mode shifts to the specific mode after the end of the privilege period (in other words, the first time saving state), but after the end of the first time saving state, the mode shifts to the specific mode. Instead, it shifts to the normal mode or the like. Further, as in the first embodiment, in the normal mode and the normal state, after winning the big hit in the big hit lottery, the symbol hit and the accessory hit that occurred in the period from the transition from the privilege mode to the normal mode occur. Is regarded as a continuous chan, and the number of symbol hits and character hits (in other words, big hit game) that occur during the period is counted as the number of consecutive chans. Then, as in the first embodiment, the continuous chan production is performed because the number of consecutive chans reaches a predetermined number of start times.

However, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the timing of transition to the specific mode. Specifically, in the second embodiment, after the end of the privilege period, the specific mode is started after all the second reserved memory (hereinafter referred to as the remaining reserved memory) generated in the privilege period is exhausted.
That is, as described above, in the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, the small hit is not won in the big hit lottery of the first special figure, but the small hit is won in the big hit lottery of the second special figure. Therefore, even after the end of the first time saving state, the big hit lottery which is advantageous to the player is continuously performed based on the second reserved memory generated during the first time saving state as in the first time saving state. Therefore, in the second embodiment, after the end of the first time saving state, the privilege mode continues until all the remaining reserved memories generated during the first time saving state are digested, and all the remaining reserved memories are digested. , Move from privilege mode to specific mode.

Specifically, as in the first embodiment, when the privilege period is entered, the effect in the privilege mode 803 is started as shown in FIG. 34 (a). Since the privilege period is right-handed, in the privilege mode 803, the hold effect 820 corresponding to the second hold memory is performed, and the variable effect effect 830 and the symbol effect 810 corresponding to the big hit lottery of the second special figure are performed. Be struck. Then, when the privilege period ends, it is notified that the gaming state becomes the normal state by the effect in the privilege mode 803 (see FIG. 34 (b)).

The fluctuation time of the second special figure corresponding to the final big hit lottery in the privilege period may be longer than the fluctuation time of the other second special figures in the privilege period. By doing so, it is possible to more reliably increase the number of holdings of the second holding storage to the maximum value during the variable display of the last second special figure in the privilege period. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably provide a period in which the period until the maximum number of second reserved memories is exhausted is added to the privilege period as a period advantageous to the player.

If there is no remaining hold memory at the end of the privilege period, the mode shifts to the specific mode. However, if the remaining hold memory exists at the end of the privilege period, the privilege mode continues. During the duration of this privilege mode, since the game state is the normal state, left-handed strike is performed. Then, when all the remaining reserved memories are exhausted, the mode shifts from the privilege mode to the specific mode (see FIG. 34 (c)). In the specific mode, the hold effect 820 corresponding to the first hold storage is performed, and the variable effect effect 830 and the symbol effect 810 corresponding to the big hit lottery of the first special figure are performed.

In addition to this, when the remaining hold memory exists at the end of the privilege period, after notifying that the game state becomes the normal state by the effect in the privilege mode 803 as shown in FIG. 34 (b). , The privilege mode 803 may be changed to the challenge mode 806 (see FIG. 34 (d)). The challenge mode 806 is an effect mode uniquely provided separately from the normal mode, the privilege mode, and the specific mode.

During the challenge mode 806, since the game state is the normal state, left-handed strike is performed. Then, the challenge mode 806 may be continued until all the remaining reserved memories are digested, and when all the remaining reserved memories are digested, the challenge mode 806 may be shifted to the specific mode 804. In this case, it should be added just in case that the symbol hits and the accessory hits generated in the privilege mode 803, the challenge mode 806, and the specific mode 804 are counted as the number of consecutive chans.

Further, for example, at the end of the privilege period, the mode may be shifted to the specific mode regardless of the presence or absence of the remaining hold storage.
[Other embodiments]
(1) The pachinko machines 50 of the first and second embodiments may be configured not to be provided with the continuous time saving function, or may be configured not to generate the time saving winning. That is, one of the occurrence of the time reduction winning and the operation of the continuous time reduction function may be set as the time reduction start condition. Similar effects can be obtained with such a configuration.

(2) The pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment is configured to shift to a privilege period after the jackpot game, and to shift to a normal state when a predetermined number of jackpot games are performed during the privilege period. Further, the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment is configured as a so-called type 2 type mixer. However, the present invention is not limited to these configurations, and can be applied to, for example, various types of pachinko machines provided with a continuous time saving function and a time saving winning.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the term used in the description of the above embodiment and the term used in the description of the claims is shown.
The pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments corresponds to an example of a ball game machine, and the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, the effect symbol display device 6, and the like correspond to an example of the effect means. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, S230 and S235 of the pass / fail determination process correspond to an example of the pass / fail determination means, S260 and S325 correspond to an example of the variable means, and S400 and S405 correspond to the first time saving means and the second time saving means. It corresponds to one example, and S415 and S420 correspond to an example of the second time saving means. Further, S530, S560, and S620 of the jackpot game processing correspond to an example of the jackpot gaming means, and S665, S670, S685, and S690 correspond to an example of the first time saving means. Further, S925 and S930 of the effect mode setting process correspond to an example of the effect means. Further, S1010 and S1030 of the continuous-chan effect start process correspond to an example of the counting means, and S1020 corresponds to an example of the effect means.

Further, in the second embodiment, S235 of the pass / fail determination process corresponds to an example of the pass / fail determination means, S270 and S350 correspond to an example of the variable means, and S430 and S435 correspond to an example of the first time saving means and the second time saving means. However, S460 and S465 correspond to an example of the second time saving means. Further, S520 and S550 of the big hit game processing correspond to an example of the small hit game means, S605, S620 and S650 correspond to an example of the big hit game means, and S690 and S695 correspond to an example of the first time saving means. do.

1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Directional symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... Normal figure hold number display device, 9 ... 1st special symbol display device, 10 ... No. 2 Special figure display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 12 ... 2nd start port, 20 ... Grand prize opening, 22 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 80 ... Main control device, 81 ... Payout control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub-integrated control device.

Claims (2)

It is a ball game machine that can shift to a time-saving state where the time for displaying fluctuations in special figures is shortened.
A hit / fail judgment means for making a hit / fail judgment due to the entry of a ball into the starting port, and
In order to notify the result of the hit / fail determination, the variable means for displaying the variation and the variable means
When a small hit is made in the above-mentioned hit / fail judgment, a small hit game means for performing a small hit game that opens the large winning opening, and a small hit game means.
When a big hit is achieved by the hit / fail determination, or when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening enters a specific area in the small hit game, a big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened over a plurality of rounds is performed. Big hit game means and
After the jackpot game is performed, the time saving state is entered, and when a predetermined period elapses after the transition to the time saving state, the first time saving means for ending the time saving state is used.
When the time saving start condition specified for the hit / fail determination is satisfied, the time saving state is entered, and when a predetermined period elapses after the transition to the time saving state, the second time saving state is terminated. Means and
It is possible to shift to any of a plurality of effect modes including a specific mode, and it is provided with an effect means for producing an effect according to the transferred effect mode.
The effect means shifts to the specific mode due to the end of the time saving state by the first time saving means, and other than the specific mode due to the end of the time saving state by the second time saving means. To shift to the production mode,
A ball game machine featuring. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
As the effect mode, a normal mode that can be shifted to the case where the time is not shortened is provided.
After the end of the specific mode, the effect means shifts to the normal mode, and the effect means shifts to the normal mode.
After the winning in the hit / fail determination that causes the transition to the time-saving state by the first time-saving means in the normal mode, until the transition from the specific mode to the normal mode by the effect means occurs. Further provided with a counting means for counting the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times of the big hit game
The effect means is to perform a predetermined number of consecutive chan effects due to the fact that the number of consecutive chans has reached a predetermined number of start times.
A ball game machine featuring.

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