JP2022044449A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance amusement in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 can be controlled to be in a time-saving state (ball entry easy state) that is a setting in which a game ball is easier to enter a second start port 21 (variable start port) than in a non-time-saving state (normal game state). The time-saving state includes a time-saving state A (first ball entry easy state) and a time-saving state B (second ball entry easy state) that is a setting in which a game ball is more difficult to enter the second start port than in the time-saving state A. The Pachinko game machine 1 can be controlled to be in the time-saving state B (slight time-saving state) without going through a big winning game when a result of big winning determination processing is a special losing (specific determination result). A shooting method instruction lamp 45 (shooting method notification means) is controlled to be in a turning-on mode (specific mode) for notifying a player of a right shooting (specific shooting method) in which a game ball is made to flow down to a right flow path R2 (first flow path) provided with the second start port in the time-saving state A, whereas it is controlled to be in a turning-off mode (non-specific mode) for notifying a player of a left shooting (non-specific shooting method) in the time-saving state B.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

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

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is one of the gaming machines, a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed on condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port. When the jackpot determination is made, the variable display of the special symbol that notifies the result of the jackpot determination is performed. When the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game is executed, the game ball may be in a time-saving state in which the game ball is easier to enter into the variable starting port that can be opened and closed than in the normal gaming state (non-time-saving state).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-88993

However, there is still room for improvement in the game machine, which may be in a game state in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal game state, in order to improve the game interest.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A variable starting port provided in the first flow path in the game area where the game ball can flow down, and
The other starting port provided in the second flow path different from the first flow path in the game area, and
A determination means that performs a predetermined determination process based on the ball entering the variable start port or the other start port.
A jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the result of the predetermined determination process.
A game state control means capable of controlling the variable start port to an easy-to-enter state in which the game ball is set to be easier to enter than the normal game state.
Equipped with a striking method notification means that can notify the striking method,
The easy ball entry state includes a first easy ball entry state and a second easy ball entry state in which the game ball is set to be more difficult to enter the variable starting port than the first easy ball entry state.
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result, the game state control means can control the second ball entry easy state without going through the jackpot game.
In the first easy-to-enter state, the hitting method notification means is controlled in a specific mode for notifying a specific way of hitting a game ball to flow down the first flow path, while the second easy-to-enter state. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is not controlled by the specific aspect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus, etc. provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the display which is included in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) It is a small hit symbol type determination table. (D) It is a loss symbol type determination table. (E) It is a reach determination table. It is a judgment table of a big hit symbol type and a small hit symbol type, and is a table explaining the type of a big hit and a small hit. It is a judgment table of the loss symbol type, and is a table explaining the type of loss. (A) It is a normal symbol hit detection table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) It is an opening pattern determination table of an electric chew. (D) It is a table which shows the way of hitting for each game state. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a non-time saving state. (A) This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state A. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state B. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a sudden process. It is a flowchart of ceiling processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd big prize opening and the operation pattern of a distribution member in a small hit game. It is a figure explaining the outline of the game flow of the game machine which concerns on embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the display screen of the normal effect mode. (B) It is a figure which shows the display screen of a challenge effect mode. (C) It is a figure which shows the display screen of the RUSH effect mode. (D) It is a figure which shows the display screen of the CHANCE effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation in the fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in a variation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach in the variation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the battle reach based on the lottery of special figure 2. (A) It is a table which shows the details about some production modes. (B) It is a figure for demonstrating the selection process of the effect symbol in the variation effect start process at the time of a big hit in the lottery of special figure 1. FIG. (A) It is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect image displayed in the CHANCE effect mode (time saving state B). (B) It is a figure which shows the specific example of the effect image displayed in the normal effect mode (non-time saving state). It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display mode of each effect symbol which is changed and displayed in a normal effect mode (non-time saving state). It is a figure which shows the specific example of the display mode of each effect symbol which is changed and displayed in a CHANGE effect mode (time saving state B). (A) It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the stop mode which shows the loss in the CHANCE effect mode (time saving state B). (B) It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the stop mode which shows the loss in the normal effect mode (non-time saving state). According to the transition from the time saving state A to the time saving state B, the right-handed notification image RI is hidden, the left-handed return image LI is displayed, and the hitting instruction lamp 45 is changed from the right-handed notification mode (lighting) to the left-handed notification mode. It is a figure for demonstrating to change to (off). It is a determination table of the loss symbol type which concerns on the gaming machine of 2nd form. (A) It is a normal symbol hit determination table relating to the gaming machine of the second form. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table which concerns on the gaming machine of the 2nd form. (C) It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew which concerns on the gaming machine of 2nd form. (D) It is a table which shows the way of hitting for each game state which concerns on the game machine of 2nd form. It is a determination table of the loss symbol type which concerns on the gaming machine of 3rd form. It is a determination table of the loss symbol type which concerns on the gaming machine of 4th form. (A) It is a fluctuation pattern determination table according to the special figure 1 for the non-time saving state which concerns on the gaming machine of 4th form. (B) It is a fluctuation pattern determination table according to the special figure 1 for the time saving state B which concerns on the gaming machine of 4th form. It is a figure explaining a part of the game flow which concerns on the game machine of 4th form. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the change control of the gaming state when the special loss is pulled in the gaming machine of 4th form.

1. 1. Structure of a gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a gaming ball with a firing strength according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the gaming ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the machine is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 (see the plan view in the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player at the time of the effect executed as the game progresses. There is. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down is surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding the game ball are projected.

Further, an image display device 7 (predetermined display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a (display unit) of the image display device 7, the variable display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later will be displayed. There is an effect symbol display area to perform. The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right display area. Each of the effect symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". If a small hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "246". In addition, if it is out of alignment (normally lost), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the display area of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of effect symbol combination is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed at random when the small hit is won.

In addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect") using the effect pattern as described above, the image display device 7 includes a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game. A demonstration effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and the storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B accordingly. Due to the display of the effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later and the second displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b (see FIG. 3). It is possible to show the player the number of stored special figures in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed. Further, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening, a fixed starting opening, a fixed entry opening, and a first entry opening. The first starting port 20 is an example of another starting port. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 provided with the second starting port 21 is provided. The second starting opening 21 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening, a variable starting opening, a variable entry opening, and a second entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. If the second starting port 21 is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when it is open, the second starting port 21 is completely unable to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

Further, below the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a first special winning device 31 having a first big winning opening 30 is provided. The first large winning device 31 is also referred to as a first special variable winning device or other special winning means, and the first large winning opening 30 is also referred to as another special winning opening. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

Further, on the right side of the first big winning opening 30 in the game area 3, a second big winning device 36 provided with the second big winning opening 35 is provided. The second large winning device 36 is also referred to as a second special variable winning device and a special winning means, and the second large winning opening 35 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is of an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when it is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second prize-winning device 36, a specific region (V region) 39 and a non-specific region 70 through which a game ball passing through the second prize-winning opening 35 can pass. Is formed. In the second large winning device 36, a second large winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second large winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged. Further, the second prize-winning device 36 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It is provided with a member solenoid 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passing allowable state) of distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. A second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70 is taken.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the above-mentioned first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is called a type 1 jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a type 2 jackpot. In addition, a jackpot game that is executed by winning a type 1 jackpot is called a type 1 jackpot game, and a jackpot game that is executed by winning a type 2 jackpot is called a type 2 jackpot game. Also, one type of jackpot is also called a direct hit jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second starting port 21 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 3, an out port 6 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called left-handed (corresponding to a non-specific method of hitting). On the other hand, a method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called right-handed (corresponding to a specific method of hitting). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing a game by hitting left is called a left flow path R1 (corresponding to a second flow path), and when playing a game by hitting right. The flow path through which the game ball flows is referred to as a right flow path R2 (corresponding to the first flow path).

A first starting port 20, a first winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided on the left flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the left flow path R1.

On the other hand, on the right flow path R2, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, and an out port 6 are provided. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the right flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first large winning opening 30, or the second large winning opening 35. Aim to win a prize.

In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second prize-winning device 36 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure. Further, the fixed winning device 19 and the first large winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the display devices 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. On the display group 40, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol (special symbol 2, an example of the identification symbol) that variably display the first special symbol (special symbol 1, an example of the identification symbol) are variably displayed. A second special symbol display 41b and a normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying a normal symbol are included. Further, the indicators 40 include the first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol indicator 41a (first special symbol hold), and the second special symbol indicator 41b. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored operations hold (second special figure hold) is included. The first special figure hold is also called special figure 1 hold, and the second special figure hold is also called special figure 2 hold. Further, the indicators 40 include a striking instruction lamp 45 (an example of striking notification means) capable of indicating that right-handed striking should be performed.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 as an opportunity. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot will be an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of winning jackpot). A jackpot game that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, the open pattern is set according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning small hit). A small hit game is performed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened. The opening patterns of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the big hit game and the small hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. Also, if you win a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up, such as "●●●● ○○●●". Display the small hit symbol. In addition, in the case of loss (one of multiple types of loss described later), a loss pattern in which only the LED on the far right is lit, such as "●●●●●●● ○", is displayed. .. It should be noted that a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as one of the lost symbols. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect that the LED is turned on. It should be noted that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs blink at the same time.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the value (determination information) of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning is special. It is temporarily stored in the holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4) as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is in the second starting port 21, the first special figure is held. 2 As a special figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 4). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure holdings that can be stored in each special figure holding storage unit 85, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number, upper limit holding number) in the present embodiment is "4" in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a. , The second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is "4".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. .. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a holding means capable of suspending execution of a jackpot determination process (predetermined determination process) based on a ball entering the first start port 20 (fixed start port), and a second start port 21. It is provided with a holding means capable of holding the execution of the jackpot determination process (predetermined determination process) based on the entry into the (variable start port).

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a and the second special drawing holding indicator 43b are composed of four LEDs. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary hit symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a hit, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the mode of the variable display can be appropriately changed, for example, if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs blink at the same time.

In addition, this pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gate when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. When there is a passage to 28, the normal symbol random number is not acquired based on the passage. That is, it is a configuration that does not store the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It should be noted that the normal drawing hold may be configured to be able to store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). In this case, the normal symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means that the normal symbol random number corresponding to the normal symbol hold is determined and the variable display of the normal symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Further, in this case, it is advisable to provide a normal map hold indicator that displays the number of stored normal map hold.

Further, the striking instruction lamp 45 shown in FIG. 3 is composed of one LED, and depending on the mode, is it an advantageous period for the player to play the game by striking right (recommended period for striking right)? , Indicates whether it is an advantageous period for the player to play the game by left-handed (left-handed recommended period). Specifically, the striking instruction lamp 45 is turned on during the right-handed recommended period, and the striking instruction lamp 45 is extinguished during the left-strike recommended period. Of the modes of the striking instruction lamp 45, the mode in which the lamp is lit (lighting mode, “○” when “○” is lit and “●” is extinguished) is referred to as a right-handed notification mode, and the mode in which the lamp is turned off (lighting mode). The extinguishing mode, "●" when "○" is lit and "●" is extinguished, is referred to as a left-handed notification mode. The lighting mode is an example of a specific mode, and the lighting mode is an example of a non-specific mode.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub control unit 99 includes at least a sub control board 90, and can control various effects using the effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel movable body 15, etc.). It should be.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. Further, a power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. By turning the power switch 155 on and off, the power can be turned on / off. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

Further, the power supply board 150 is provided with a RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation means) 152 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84 of the game control microcomputer 81, which will be described later. The RAM clear switch 152 is provided on the power supply board 150 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 152 cannot be operated unless the employee of the game hall or the like who can open the game machine frame 50 can operate the game machine frame 50. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 152 is an operation means that cannot be operated by a player. The RAM clear switch 152 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 152 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 81. The state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is pressed is referred to as an ON state of the RAM clear switch 152, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 152 is not pressed is referred to as an OFF state of the RAM clear switch 152.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and the game control microcomputer 81. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85 (first special figure holding storage unit 85a and second special figure holding storage unit 85b).

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the ordinary winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38, and a distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol holding indicator 43a, a second special symbol holding indicator 43b, and a striking pattern. The direction indicator lamp 45 is connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. A prize ball payout device 120 and a card unit 135 (which are installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enable ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) are connected to the payout control board 110. At the same time, the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pay out or pay out ball rental. The prize balls and rental balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for the counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the display of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. According to this, the light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the board movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the movable board 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 15, and controls the operation of the board movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the panel movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data related to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90.

Note that FIGS. 4 and 5 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are provided. Except for the main control board 80, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Main games in the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a special figure-related random number based on a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. As shown in FIG. 6A, the special figure-related random numbers include a jackpot random number, a symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. The jackpot random number is used for the hit / fail determination of the jackpot and the hit / fail determination of the small hit. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The symbol type random number is used for the type determination of the big hit symbol, the type determination of the small hit symbol, and the type determination of the lost symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 199.

Further, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the variation effect indicating the result when the result of the hit / miss determination is wrong. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of multiple effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") that is a combination of the effect symbols shown. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Random numbers are also called judgment information.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. 6B based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not it is a jackpot by determining a jackpot random number acquired based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A). And, it is decided whether it is a small hit or not. As shown in FIG. 7A, a lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port 20 and the second special symbol (special drawing) based on the winning of the second starting port 21. In the lottery of 2), the winning probability of the big hit is the same, but the winning probability of the small hit is different. In the lottery of the special figure 1, the winning probability of the small hit is zero, and in the lottery of the special figure 2, the winning probability of the small hit is about 1/7. That is, it can be said that the lottery of the special figure 2 is easier to win a small hit than the lottery of the special figure 1. In addition, even in the lottery of Special Figure 1, it may be configured so that a small hit can be won. In this case, it is desirable that the small win winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is set lower than the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (B). In the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" is decided at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is decided at a rate of 50%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" is decided at a rate of 100%. If the type of the winning jackpot symbol is different, the opening pattern of the jackpot in the one-class jackpot game and the setting regarding the game state after the jackpot game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that the small hit is won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the type of the small hit symbol by determining the symbol type random number according to the small hit symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (C). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" is decided at a rate of 90%, and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" is decided at a rate of 10%. When the type of the winning small hit symbol is different, the setting regarding the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small hit game and the two kinds of big hit games and the game state after the big hit game are different (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

Further, when it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won (that is, when it is determined that the pachinko game machine 1 is lost), the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the symbol type random number according to the lost symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (D). By doing so, the type of the lost symbol is determined. In the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_missing symbol A" is decided at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, 99% is decided as "special figure 2_missing symbol B", and 1% is decided as "special drawing 2_missing symbol C". The difference in the type of the lost symbol affects the setting regarding the game state after the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 9). This point is one of the features of the pachinko gaming machine 1. This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines that there is a loss (normal loss described later), the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the reach random numbers according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. 7 (E), thereby producing the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variable effect. Decide whether to reach or not. The probability that it is determined that there is reach differs depending on whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state described later. There is a higher probability that it will be determined that there is reach when the time is not shortened than when the time is shortened.

Next, the types of big hits, the types of small hits, and the types of losses will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (lottery of special figure 1 and lottery of special figure 2) include "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The jackpot symbols include "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", "special figure 1_big hit symbol B", and "special figure 2_big hit symbol C". Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The small hit symbol includes "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b". When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. The lost symbols include "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A", "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol B", and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C".

When a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery, a "big hit game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. When a small hit is won, a "small hit game" is executed in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an open pattern according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. A "big hit game" to open is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game, and the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes later ending (interval after closure).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a big hit is won (that is, if one kind big hit is won), a big hit game (one kind big hit game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won by lottery of the first special symbol (special diagram 1). , There is one type of jackpot symbol (big hit symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B". In addition, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_big hit symbol C".

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_big hit symbol A" and "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" are 4R (round) big hits, and the number of times of opening the first big winning opening 30 per 1R is one. Yes, the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the big hit game when the "big hit symbol A" and the "big hit symbol B" are won is the "time saving state A" (one of a plurality of types of time saving states) described later, but " In the time saving state based on "Big hit symbol A", if the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-time saving state (normal gaming state), the number of time saving is set to 1 (an example of the "first value"), and at the time of winning. If the gaming state is the time saving state (time saving state A or time saving state B), the number of time saving is set to 6 times (an example of "second value" or "specified number of times"). On the other hand, in the time saving state after the big hit game based on the "big hit symbol B", the number of time saving is set to 6 times regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-time saving state or the time saving state. The time reduction number is the upper limit number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state. The details of the gaming state will be described later.

Further, "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol C" is a 10R jackpot, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The gaming state after the jackpot game when the "big hit symbol C" is won is the "time saving state A" described later, and the number of time saving times regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of winning is the non-time saving state or the time saving state. Is set to 6 times.

In addition, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small hit is won, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. If a game ball wins a prize in the second big prize opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area 39 in the second big prize device 36, the big hit is won, and then the first one. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot games) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this big hit game (big hit game triggered by passing to the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as the small hit game corresponds to the first round. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. In this specification, a big hit game and a small hit game may be referred to as a special game. In the special game, there may be a round in which the big winning opening is opened multiple times in one round.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b) that can be won by the lottery of special figure 2. Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" and "special figure 2_small hit symbol b".

The "small hit symbol a" and "small hit symbol b" are small hits that can always pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage) as long as the game is played correctly. That is, in this embodiment, the small hit winning based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 has substantially the same meaning as the big hit winning.

In the small hit game based on each type of small hit symbol, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. The opening time in each small hit game is 0.008 seconds. Further, in the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, even in the type 2 big hit game based on the "small hit symbol a", 2 based on the "small hit symbol b". Even in the seed jackpot game, the first jackpot 30 is opened once per 1R from the 2nd round to the 11th round with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. That is, the two kinds of big hit games of 10R are substantially executed. The game state after the execution of these two types of jackpot games is controlled by the "time saving state A" described later. Then, in the time reduction state after the big hit game based on the "small hit symbol a", the number of time reductions is set to 6 times regardless of whether the game state at the time of winning is the non-time reduction state or the time reduction state. On the other hand, in the time reduction state after the big hit game based on the "small hit symbol b", the number of time reductions is set to 100 times regardless of whether the game state at the time of winning is the non-time reduction state or the time reduction state. In this embodiment, since the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/7, when the time saving state A is controlled to the time saving number of 100 times, the execution of the next big hit game is substantially performed. Determine.

In addition, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if it is determined to be lost, the type of the lost symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 9, there is one type of lost symbol (lost symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) determined by the lottery of special figure 1, and it is determined by the lottery of special figure 2. There are two types of lost symbols (missing symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_missing symbol A" is determined. Further, in the lottery of the special figure 2, it is determined to be either "special figure 2_missing symbol B" or "special drawing 2_missing symbol C".

"Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A" is a normal loss, and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol B" and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C" are special losses (an example of a specific determination result). The special loss is a loss that triggers the control of the time saving state B (one of a plurality of types of time saving states) described later. That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the game state after the stop display of the lost symbol to the time saving state B. However, when the time saving state is already in the control timing to the time saving state B (that is, when the time saving flag described later is ON), the setting of the gaming state is not changed.

Then, in the time reduction state B based on the "loss symbol B", the number of time reductions is set to 104 times. On the other hand, in the time reduction state B based on the "missing symbol C", the number of time reductions is set to 604 times. The special loss is also referred to as a time-saving loss. Further, "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol B" and "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C" are examples of non-specific stop modes relating to the special symbol.

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state. The non-time saving state is also referred to as a normal gaming state. When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a non-time saving state (normal gaming state). The time saving state is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the electric chew 22 than in the non-time saving state.

There are two types of time saving state, time saving state A and time saving state B. As described above, the time saving state A is mainly a time saving state that shifts after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). On the other hand, the time saving state B is a time saving state in which "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol B" or "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C" is stopped and displayed (the special loss is subtracted). .. That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops and displays a specific lost symbol (missing symbol B or losing symbol C), the pachinko gaming machine 1 goes into the time saving state B without executing the jackpot game according to the elapse of the stop time. It is controllable. When the type of the time saving state is different, the setting of various parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22, such as the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol and the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, is different.

The time saving state will be described in more detail. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B) is the same as the winning probability of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536 in any of the non-time saving state, the time saving state A, and the time saving state B. That is, in any game state, it is determined that the normal symbol lottery is almost a hit. In the time saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery may be higher than in the non-time saving state (in other words, in the time saving state, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 operates).

Further, in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B), as shown in FIG. 10B, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 60 seconds in the non-time saving state, 1 second in the time saving state A, and 30 seconds in the time saving state B. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated. The stop time of the normal symbol is 0.5 seconds in any gaming state.

Further, in the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B), as shown in FIG. 10C, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 22 is 0.05 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, but 2.5 seconds in the time saving state A and 0.1 seconds in the time saving state B. Is. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated.

Further, in the time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 10C, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game may be larger than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is once in the non-time saving state and the time saving state B, but twice in the time saving state A. That is, in the time saving state A, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is activated.

Here, in the non-time saving state, although it is almost a hit if the normal symbol lottery is executed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 60 seconds, and the electric chew 22 is opened once for 0.05 seconds in the auxiliary game. It is a very short time. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, even if the game is played by hitting right (a way in which the game ball can pass through the gate 28), it is almost impossible to expect a prize in the electric chew 22. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, the advantageous striking method for the player is "left-handed", and in the non-time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the striking method instruction lamp 45 to the left-handed notification mode (light-off mode). See FIG. 10 (D)).

On the other hand, in the time saving state A, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it is almost a hit, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as short as 1 second, and the opening of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 2.5 seconds. It's long enough, twice. Therefore, in the time saving state A, winning the electric chew 22 can occur frequently by playing the game by hitting right. Therefore, in the time saving state A, the hitting method advantageous to the player is "right hitting", and in the time saving state A, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the hitting method instruction lamp 45 to the right hitting notification mode (lighting mode) (lighting mode). See FIG. 10 (D)). It can be said that the time saving state A is a gaming state in which it is easier to win a prize in the electric chew 22 than in the non-time saving state.

On the other hand, in the time saving state B, although it is almost a hit if the normal symbol lottery is executed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is as long as 30 seconds, and the opening of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is 0.1 seconds. It's as short as once. Therefore, in the time saving state B, various parameters related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22 (probability of winning the normal symbol lottery, fluctuation time and stop time of the normal symbol, opening pattern of the electric chew 22) are set to the non-time saving state. By comparison, although the setting is such that it is easy to win a prize in the electric chew 22, even if the game is played by right-handed, it is almost impossible to expect a prize in the electric chew 22. Therefore, the time saving state B is also referred to as a minute time saving state. On the other hand, the time-saving state A in which a prize is frequently won in the electric chew 22 by right-handed hitting is also referred to as a normal time-saving state. As shown in FIG. 10D, the advantageous striking method for the player in the time saving state B is “left-handed”, and in the time-saving state B, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the striking instruction lamp 45 to the left-handed notification mode. Control to (light-off mode).

As described above, in the non-time saving state and the time saving state B, even if the player strikes right, the winning of the electric chew 22 cannot be expected, so that the player advances the game by hitting left. On the other hand, in the time saving state A, since the winning of the electric chew 22 is frequently generated by hitting right, the player advances the game by hitting right. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game. Therefore, the hitting method that is advantageous for the player during the jackpot game is “right hitting”, and during the jackpot game, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the hitting method instruction lamp 45 to the right hitting notification mode (lighting mode). In this embodiment, the hitting method that is advantageous to the player during the small hit game is also "right-handed". Therefore, during the small hit game, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the hitting method indicating lamp 45 to the right-handed notification mode ( Control to lighting mode).

It can be said that the time-saving state B is a gaming state in which it is easier to win a prize in the electric chew 22 than in the non-time-saving state A, but it is more difficult to win the electric chew 22 than in the time-saving state A. It is the game state of the setting. Further, the time saving state B is a gaming state having a property closer to the non-time saving state than the time saving state A because the winning of the electric chew 22 cannot be expected. Therefore, the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is also referred to as a special normal gaming state. The non-time saving state corresponds to the normal gaming state, and the time saving state corresponds to the easy entry state. The time saving state A (normal time saving state) corresponds to the first easy ball entry state, and the time saving state B (slight time saving state) corresponds to the second ball entry easy state. Further, the time saving state A corresponds to the specific gaming state, and the non-time saving state and the time saving state B correspond to the non-specific gaming state. The non-time saving state corresponds to the first non-specific gaming state or the first gaming state, and the time saving state B corresponds to the second non-specific gaming state or the second gaming state.

In this embodiment, in the time saving state B (slight time saving state), although it is not expected to win a prize in the electric chew 22, if a big hit is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 during this gaming state, the number of time saving is always 6 It shifts to the time saving state A of the times (see FIG. 8). In this respect, it can be said that the time saving state B is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state. It should be noted that shifting to the time saving state A with one time saving after the big hit game corresponds to the first privilege, and shifting to the time saving state A with six time saving times after the big hit game corresponds to the second privilege. do.

By the way, in the time saving state A, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, is higher than in the non-time saving state. Therefore, the time saving state A is also referred to as a “high base state”, and the non-time saving state A is also referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called the non-electric support control state.

The time saving state is one of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices that the operation of the above functions makes it easier for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 than when the functions are not operating, and all of these functions are activated. It does not have to be.

Next, the determination of the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation pattern) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a special figure variation pattern determination table different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 12) in the time-saving state is a table in which a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is more easily selected than the special figure variation pattern determination table (FIG. 11) in the non-time reduction state. Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined according to different special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables in the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and the time saving state B (slight time saving state) (FIGS. 12A and 12B). reference). More specifically, the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state A (FIG. 12 (A)) and the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state B (FIG. 12 (B)) are mainly special. The table according to FIG. 2 is different.

Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state A (FIG. 12 (A)), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 30 seconds (any of P31 to P34) is used as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2. It is determined. When these fluctuation patterns are selected, a fluctuation effect accompanied by a battle reach, which will be described later, is executed using the fluctuation time of 30 seconds. Further, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state B (FIG. 12 (B)), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 50 seconds (any of P51 to P54) is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2. .. When these fluctuation patterns are selected, the fluctuation time of 50 seconds is used to create a fluctuation effect with a battle reach (for example, including a more heated battle scene) that is different from the battle reach of the time saving state A. Is executed. The battle reach is a kind of so-called SP reach.

As described above, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is configured to be different depending on the type of the time saving state. The time saving state A is a time saving state in which the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is shorter than that of the time saving state B. Therefore, in the time-saving state A, the special symbol variation (variation display of the special symbol) progresses faster than in the time-saving state B.

Here, since the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly performed in the non-time saving state, the table shown in the column of the special figure 1 of FIG. 11 is used. Further, after the big hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the time saving state A is controlled, but since the lottery of the special drawing 2 is mainly performed in the time saving state A, the column of the special drawing 2 of FIG. 12 (A) is displayed. The table shown is used. Further, in this embodiment, since it is possible to store up to four special figure 2 hold (second special figure hold), when the time saving state A ends, the remaining special figure 2 hold (remaining hold of special figure 2) The variable display of the special figure 2 based on the above will be executed. As will be described later, the gaming state at this time becomes the time saving state B by drawing a special loss based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the final fluctuation of the time saving state A. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern related to the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is determined based on the table shown in the column of the special figure 2 of FIG. 12 (B). After that, the game mainly by the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed until the time saving state B is completed. Therefore, at this time, the table shown in the column of special figure 1 of FIG. 12B is used. When the time saving state B ends without winning the big hit in the lottery of the special figure 1, basically, it returns to the non-time saving state. Therefore, at this time, the table shown in the column of special figure 1 of FIG. 11 is also used.

4. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a special figure fluctuation (variation display of a special symbol) based on the start prize by using the start prize command specified based on the judgment information (random number value such as a big hit random number) acquired by the start prize. It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of winning the start prize before the hit / fail judgment immediately before the start of.

As shown in FIG. 13, the start winning command generated in this embodiment includes lottery result information of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, a normal loss, or a special loss (time saving loss). include. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information as to which start port of the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 has won a prize. The start winning command may include lottery result information, and in addition to the lottery result information, what kind of information is included in the start winning command can be appropriately changed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 32. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 14 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 6 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the prizes in each winning opening is set to a predetermined value, for example, two balls in the case of the second starting opening 21. However, the number of prize balls to be set according to the prizes in each prize opening can be changed as appropriate.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 6 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), it is performed both in the period until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area, which will be described later, Execute the sensor detection process (S108). After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding display 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 14), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main process is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 6A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (FIG. 4). It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the second start winning command is commanded by referring to the location of the second starting port in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E2H01H" is specified as. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 01H)).

The classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). In addition, the classification of random numbers by symbol type can distinguish whether or not it is a special loss (time saving loss) (see FIG. 7 (D)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65250 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the second start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning). The winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 9000, it is determined to be a small hit, so that (that is, the acquired determination information is the small hit winning information scheduled to be determined to be a small hit winning). The start winning command (the value of the lower command is 02H) is specified. In addition, if the jackpot random number value is 9001 to 65249, it is determined to be a special loss, so that is the case (that is, the acquired determination information is the special loss information scheduled to be determined to be a special loss). The command (the value of the lower command is 04H) is specified.

In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information for designating the command type (being a start winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of the start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 21 is won). Further, the lower two-digit command in hexadecimal is the lottery result information. The rule for generating such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball has not won in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 6A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (FIG. 4).

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "65535" and the symbol type random number is "199", the first start winning command is commanded by referring to the location of the first starting port in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E1H01H" is specified as. The identified first start winning command contains lottery result information.

Similar to the case of the second start winning command described above, the classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A). In addition, the classification of random numbers by symbol type can distinguish whether or not it is a special loss (time saving loss) (see FIG. 7 (D)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 65250 to 65535, it is determined to be a jackpot, so the first start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the jackpot winning information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning). The winning command (the value of the lower command is 01H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 65249, it is determined to be a normal loss, so the first start indicating that (that is, the acquired determination information is the normal loss information scheduled to be determined to be a normal loss). The winning command (the value of the lower command is 03H) is specified.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the gate passing process (S202), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is waiting for change (S221). The normal symbol change waiting state is a state in which neither the normal symbol change display nor the auxiliary game is being executed. If the normal symbol is not waiting for change (NO in S221), this process ends immediately, but if the normal symbol is waiting for change (YES in S221), the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S222), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 18 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S301). If the electric chew is not operating (NO in S301), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed (from the start to the end of the stop time of the normal symbol) (S302). If the stop display of the normal symbol is not in progress (NO in S302), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress (S303). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S303), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol random number before the hit determination acquired in step S222 is stored (S304). If there is no memory of the normal symbol random number (NO in S304), this process ends.

If the normal symbol random number is stored in step S304 (YES in S304), the collision detection process (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the non-time saving state (see the column of the non-time saving state in the table shown in FIG. 10A). However, if it is in the time-saving state (time-saving state A, time-saving state B), it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table for the time-saving state (see the column of the time-saving state in the table shown in FIG. 10 (A)). do. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal figure stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination process is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is the same regardless of whether it is in the non-time saving state or the time saving state (time saving state A, time saving state B).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S307). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S307), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B), if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 60 seconds. Select a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the time saving state A, the normal symbol variation pattern with the fluctuation time of the normal symbol of 1 second is selected, and if the gaming state is the time saving state B, the normal symbol variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds. Select a variation pattern.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S310). Along with this, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S303 described above (YES in S303), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S311), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S311), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set on the sub control board 90 (S313), and the stop time of the normal symbol (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 10B) is set. (S314) Finish this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S302 (YES in S302), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S314 has elapsed (S315), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S316), and if it is not the normal hit symbol data (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S316)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S316)), the open pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). Specifically, if the non-time saving state is in progress, an opening pattern for the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 10C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if the time saving state A is in progress, an opening pattern for the time saving state A (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 10C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, and the electric chew is in the time saving state B. For example, an opening pattern for the time saving state B (see the electric chew opening TBL3 in FIG. 10C) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S317 (S318).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S301 described above (YES in S301), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S319), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S320).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 19 after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation processing (S106), the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the large winning device (the first large winning device 31 and the second large winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and the "special operation status" is divided into each of the five stages. 1,2,3,4,5 ”is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the number has already been reached. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ), The special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1005). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the first When there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure described later are described. 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1009). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1001). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, if a small hit is won by a lottery based on the second special figure hold, the small hit game can always pass through the specific area 39. This point will be described in detail later.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 21 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reservation) of the RAM 84. Read the counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7 (A)) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values "65250" to "65535" (see FIG. 7A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 7 (B). The jackpot symbol type (big hit type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot symbol type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7B) corresponding to the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the processing is completed (S1106). ..

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "9000" (FIG. 7 (A)). Refer to the column of special figure 2). Further, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), it is determined that the hit is not a small hit (see the column of special figure 1 in FIG. 7A). The probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery of special figure 2 than in the lottery of special figure 1. More specifically, while the small win winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 1 is "zero", the small hit winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/7.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out to obtain FIG. 7 (C). ) Is used to determine the small hit symbol type (small hit type) based on the small hit symbol type determination table (S1109). After determining the small hit symbol type (S1109), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (C)) corresponding to the small hit symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84 and processed (S1110). To finish. A random number that determines whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "miss", so the random number counter value for each symbol (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and FIG. 7 (NO). The lost symbol type (type of lost) is determined based on the lost symbol type determination table shown in D) (S1112). After determining the lost symbol type (S1112), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7 (D)) corresponding to the lost symbol type is set in the special symbol type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the processing is completed (S1113). ..

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1003) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1009) have the same processing flow. It will be described collectively with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether or not the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is OFF) is determined. Judgment (S1301).

If it is in a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), refer to the table for non-time saving medium jackpot (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 11), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1). ) To select a variation pattern (S1303). As shown in FIG. 11, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

A variation effect is associated with the variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is executed in the variation effect based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is executed in the variation effect based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 11). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for big hit winning) is higher than the normal reach. Has been done. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Further, in step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the table for non-time saving small and medium-sized hits (the part corresponding to the small hit in the table shown in FIG. 11). (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the type of the lost symbol is "missing symbol B" (S1306). The "missing symbol B" is a special loss that shifts to the time saving state B (time reduction number of times 104 times) according to the lapse of the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 9). If the type of the lost symbol is "missed symbol B" (YES in S1306), refer to the table for the lost symbol B in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the lost symbol B in the table shown in FIG. 11). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1307). In the present embodiment, in the case of the lost symbol B, the fluctuation pattern P13 is determined. However, the lost symbol B is a symbol that can only be won by the lottery of special figure 2, and the lottery of special figure 2 is basically not performed in the non-time saving state, so as long as the game is played correctly, this fluctuation pattern Is never selected.

Further, in step S1306, if it is not "missing symbol B" (NO in S1306), it is determined whether or not the type of the lost symbol is "missing symbol C" (S1308). The "loss symbol C" is a special loss that shifts to the time saving state B (time reduction number of times 604 times) according to the lapse of the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 9). If the type of the lost symbol is "missing symbol C" (YES in S1308), refer to the table for the lost symbol C in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the lost symbol C in the table shown in FIG. 11). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1309). In the present embodiment, when the lost symbol C is used, the fluctuation pattern P14 is determined. However, the lost symbol C is a symbol that can only be won by the lottery of special figure 2, and the lottery of special figure 2 is basically not performed in the non-time saving state, so as long as the game is played correctly, this fluctuation pattern Is never selected.

Further, in step S1308, if it is not "missing symbol C" (NO in S1308), it is a normal loss (missing symbol A, see FIG. 9), so that the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is subsequently used. Judges whether or not is a reach-established random number value (S1310). As shown in FIG. 7 (E), the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "11" in the time saving state and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach the normal loss than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1310), that is, in the case of the reach loss, the table for the reach loss during the non-time saving state (the table shown in FIG. 11 for the reach loss). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to (corresponding part) (S1311).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1310), that is, in the case of no reach loss, the table for reachless loss during the non-time saving state (out of the tables shown in FIG. 11, no reach loss). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1312).

In addition, in the case of loss without reach in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the non-time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, when it is determined to be the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 23, the type of the time saving state is "time saving state A". (YES in S1313), the variation pattern is selected according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state A shown in FIG. 12 (A) (S1314). If the type of the time saving state is "time saving state B" (NO in S1313), the fluctuation pattern is selected according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time saving state B shown in FIG. 12 (B) (S1315). In this embodiment, the type of the time saving state is determined by referring to the value of the game state flag described later (see the table in FIG. 26-1).

In the selection of the fluctuation pattern in the time saving state, the flow is the same as in the non-time saving state except that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table corresponding to each time saving state (see FIGS. 12A to 12B). Perform processing. In the time saving state A, the lottery of Special Figure 2 is mainly performed. Then, whether the result of the lottery of the special figure 2 is a big hit, a small hit, or a lost symbol B (one of the special lost), the lost symbol C (of the special lost) Even if it is 1), as shown in FIG. 12A, a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30 seconds (P31 to P34 corresponding to the lottery result) is selected. This is because the reach effect of "battle reach" is always executed when the special figure 2 changes in the time saving state A. If the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit or a small hit, a battle reach of the victory mode (success mode) (a battle reach that branches into a victory production (success production)) is performed, and the lottery result of the special figure 2 is obtained. If it is a special loss (loss symbol B or loss symbol C), a battle reach in a defeat mode (failure mode) (battle reach branching into a defeat effect (failure effect)) is performed.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, even if the lost symbol B or the lost symbol C is stopped and displayed, if the time saving flag described later is ON, the time saving state B is not shifted. Therefore, in the time saving state A, the lost symbol B and the lost symbol C trigger the control of the time saving state B only in the final fluctuation (this point will be described in detail later), and the lost symbol B and the loss other than the final fluctuation are lost. The symbol C substantially functions as a normal loss.

Then, when the time saving state A ends and the time saving state B shifts to the time saving state B, first, the fluctuation based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is performed. Whether the result of the lottery based on the remaining hold of this special figure 2 is a big hit, a small hit, or a lost symbol B (one of the special lost), the lost symbol C (special lost) Even if it is one of the above), as shown in FIG. 12B, a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 50 seconds (P51 to P54 corresponding to the lottery result) is selected. This is because the reach effect of "battle reach" is always executed even when the special figure 2 changes in the time saving state B. In other words, in this embodiment, whether or not the jackpot (1st class jackpot or 2nd class jackpot) can be won based on the special figure 2 hold (maximum 4 pieces) remaining when the time saving state A ends is determined more than in the time saving state A. It is shown by a long battle reach.

If the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a big hit or a small hit, the battle reach of the winning mode (success mode) is performed, and the lottery result of the special figure 2 is a special loss (missing symbol B or losing symbol C). If so, a battle reach in a defeat mode (failure mode) is performed. By the way, in the time saving state B, the game is played by left-handed. Therefore, the stop time when a small hit is won is set as long as 20000 ms. This is to notify the right-handed hit during this period and promote the occurrence of V passage.

In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12 (A)) in the time saving state A according to the special figure 1, the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of reserved balls "2". -Work when "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. In addition, the probability that a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time will be selected when the jackpot is won is lower than in the non-time saving state. That is, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 22, the selected variation pattern is set (S1320), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1320 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 11). And FIG. 12) is determined (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (see FIGS. 7 (B) to (D)). After performing other processing (S1504), this processing is finished.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol (see FIGS. 11 and 12) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), the game state management process described later is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and proceeds to step S1607-1 if it is not ON, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and step S1607. Proceed to -1. As a result, the non-time saving state (low base state) is controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. do not have.

In step S1607-1, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the value of the ceiling counter to 0. As will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment starts from a non-time saving state without going through a jackpot game, triggered by a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuations (variation display of special symbols) after the end of the jackpot game. It is controlled to the time saving state A. This predetermined number of times is referred to as the number of ceilings, and is set to 610 times in this embodiment. When the number of executions of the special figure change after the jackpot game reaches the number of ceilings, it is called ceiling arrival. The ceiling counter is set to "610" at the end of the jackpot game, and is decremented by 1 each time the special figure is changed. Step S1607-1 is a process of clearing the value of the ceiling counter to 0 at the start of the jackpot game.

Following step S1607-1, the game control microcomputer 81 controls, that is, turns on the right-handed notification mode of the striking instruction lamp 45 (S1607-2). This indicates to the player that he should hit right. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) in order to start the jackpot game (S1607-3), and starts the opening of the jackpot game (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of the big winning opening opening counter that counts the number of opening of the big winning opening during the special game is set to the value according to the type of the winning big winning symbol. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag is ON. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 controls, that is, turns on the right-handed notification mode of the striking instruction lamp 45 (S1612-1). This indicates to the player that he should hit right. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hit opening command (see FIG. 8) in order to start the small hit game (S1612-2), and starts the opening of the small hit game (S1613).

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S1614). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to the value corresponding to the type of the winning small hit symbol. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1615), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 71. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the opening of the small hit game. The operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1616) and this process is completed.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 26-1, in the game state management process (S1602), it is first determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1701), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1707, and if it is ON, the process proceeds to step S1707. For example, whether or not the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of special symbol fluctuations (variation display of special symbols) executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S1702) and the value of the time reduction counter is "0". Is determined (S1703). If it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1707. If it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S1704), the game status flag update process (S1705) is performed, and the striking instruction lamp 45 is left-handed. It is controlled to the notification mode, that is, it is turned off (S1706). Then, the process proceeds to step S1707. By controlling the striking instruction lamp 45 in the left striking notification mode (extinguishing mode), the player is informed that the striking method lamp 45 should be striking left.

In the game state flag update process (S1705), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 26-1, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" in the non-time saving state, and set to "2" in the time saving state A (normal time saving state). If the time reduction state B (slight time reduction state), it is set to "3". In this game state flag update process (S1705), since the time saving flag has just been turned off, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "1" corresponding to the non-time saving state.

In step S1707, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a sudden process described later. The sudden processing (S1707) is a processing related to control to a time saving state based on a special loss (loss symbol B, loss symbol C). Following step S1707, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a ceiling process (S1720) described later. Ceiling processing (S1720) is a processing related to control to a time saving state based on reaching the ceiling. Following step S1720, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state specification command including the game state flag information (that is, the current game state information) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1730). By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state.

[Crash processing] As shown in FIG. 26-2, in the crash processing (S1707), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S1710). If the time saving flag is not OFF, this process ends, but if the time saving flag is OFF, whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is "missing symbol B" or "missing symbol C". Is determined (S1711). That is, it is determined whether or not it is a special loss. Then, if it is not a special loss (missing symbol B or losing symbol C), this process ends, but if it is a special loss, the time saving flag is turned ON (S1712) and the number of time savings according to the type of the lost symbol (FIG. 9). (See) is set in the time reduction counter (S1713). Then, the game state flag update process (S1714) is performed, the striking method instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left strike notification mode (light-off mode) (S1715), and this process is completed. By controlling the striking instruction lamp 45 in the left striking notification mode (extinguishing mode), the player is informed that the striking method lamp 45 should be striking left.

In the game state flag update process of step S1714, since the time saving flag has just been turned on based on the special loss, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "3" corresponding to the time saving state B. As a result, the time saving state B is controlled. It should be noted that the time reduction state ends when the end condition of either the special figure change of the predetermined upper limit execution number (time reduction number) or the next big hit game is executed is satisfied. As described above, in this embodiment, the time may be shortened even at the time of loss.

In this embodiment, the time saving state is controlled based on the special loss only in the non-time saving state (YES in step S1710). Here, in the present embodiment, in the game state management process (S1602), first, a process relating to whether to end the time saving state (steps S1701 to S1706 shown in FIG. 26-1) is performed, and then the time saving is performed based on the special loss. Performs processing (steps S1710 to S1715) regarding whether to control the state. Therefore, for example, when the loss symbol (loss symbol B or loss symbol C) of the special loss is stopped and displayed due to the change of the special figure 2 which is the final change of the time saving state A, the time saving state A is processed in steps S1701 to S1706. From the non-time saving state to the non-time saving state, and the process of steps S1710 to S1715 shifts from the non-time saving state to the time saving state B. That is, in the present embodiment, when the time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is 1 or 6 times is completed, the time reduction state B in which the number of time reductions is 104 times or 604 times is subsequently shifted. In addition, by configuring the processing of steps S1710 to S1715 (that is, the sudden processing (S1707)) to be performed before the processing of steps S1701 to S1706, it is new even if a special loss is subtracted in the final fluctuation of the time saving state. It may be configured not to be controlled in a time saving state. In such a configuration, it is controlled to the time saving state B according to the end of the special figure change based on the special loss being drawn by the first special figure change returning from the time saving state A to the non-time saving state. The Rukoto.

[Ceiling processing] As shown in FIG. 26-3, in the ceiling processing (S1720), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is larger than 0 (S1721). If this determination result is NO, this process is immediately terminated. If this determination result is YES, the value of the ceiling counter is decremented by 1 (S1722), and whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is 0. Is determined (S1723).

If the value of the ceiling counter is not 0 (NO in S1723), this process ends immediately, but if the value of the ceiling counter is 0 (YES in S1723), the time saving flag is turned on because the ceiling has been reached. At the same time (S1724), the number of time reductions (6 times in this embodiment) according to the arrival at the ceiling is set in the time reduction counter (S1725). Then, the game state flag update process (S1726) is performed, the striking method instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode) (S1727), and this process is completed. By controlling the striking instruction lamp 45 in the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode), the player is informed that the right-handed striking should be performed.

In the game state flag update process of step S1726, since the time saving flag has just been turned on based on reaching the ceiling, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the time saving state A. As a result, the number of time reductions is controlled to the time reduction state A of 6 times.

[Special electric bonus processing 1 (big hit game)] The special electric bonus processing 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the winning jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the big hit has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003).

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2003 is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

If the first large winning opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings to the first large winning opening 30 in the unit opening game becomes the specified maximum winning number (10 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first big winning opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first big winning opening 30 (see FIG. 8). ) Has passed or not) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 8) is set and the jackpot ending is started (S2011) in order to end the jackpot game. Then, set the jackpot end flag and finish the process (S2012).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed. If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). Then, after setting the special operation status to "1" (S2016), the game state setting process (S2017) described later is performed, and this process is completed.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the hit symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) that triggered the execution of the big hit game this time is controlled to the time saving state. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a trigger (see FIG. 8) (S2101). If this determination result is YES, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2102), and the number of time reductions (see FIG. 8) according to the type of winning symbol and the game state at the time of winning is set in the time reduction counter (S2103-1). .. Then, the striking instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the right striking notification mode (lighting mode) (S2103-2), and the process proceeds to step S2104. By controlling the striking instruction lamp 45 in the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode), the player is informed that the right-handed striking should be performed. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2101 is NO, the striking instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left striking notification mode (turning off mode) (S2103-3), and the process proceeds to step S2104. By controlling the striking instruction lamp 45 in the left striking notification mode (extinguishing mode), the player is informed that the striking method lamp 45 should be striking left.

In this embodiment, by executing steps S2102 and S2103-1, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes the time saving state A. The time saving state A ends when the end condition of either the special figure change of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (time reduction number of times) or the next jackpot game is executed is satisfied.

In step S2104, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the game state flag update process (S2104). In the game state flag update process (S2104), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. Specifically, in this game state flag update process (S2104), if the time saving flag is turned ON at the end of the jackpot game, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the time saving state A. If the time saving flag is not turned on, the value of the game state flag is set to the value "1" corresponding to the non-time saving state (see the table in FIG. 26-1).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command including information on the game state flag (that is, information on the current game state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2105). It should be noted that the game state specification command also includes information on the set number of time reductions. By outputting this command, the sub-control board 90 is notified of the information on the current gaming state.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the ceiling counter to "610" (S2106). And this process is finished.

[Special electric bonus processing 2 (small hit game)] The special electric bonus processing 2 is a process for executing a small hit game that opens the second large winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning device 36 is completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second big winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of the winning small hit symbol (S2304).

If the 2nd prize opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of prizes in the 2nd prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (10 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the 2nd big winning opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd big winning opening 35 (Fig. 8). As shown, whether or not 1.6 seconds) has elapsed in this embodiment) is determined (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second big winning opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small hit end flag is set (S2309), and this process is completed.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 30, the predetermined time after closing the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game (time of the interval after closing) is It is determined whether or not it has passed (S2310), and if the time of the interval after closing has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends. The time of the interval after closing the small hit game will be described later. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 32) described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the 2nd kind jackpot game will not be executed, so the value of the big winning opening opening counter will be cleared to "0" (S2314) and the special operation status will be set to "1". Set (S2315). Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving state A (that is, whether or not the value of the game state flag is the value "2" corresponding to the time saving state A) (S2316-1), and if it is the time saving state A, immediately. This process is finished, but if it is not in the time saving state A (NO in S2316-1), the striking instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left-handed notification mode (light-off mode) (S2316-2), and the main process is finished. By controlling the striking instruction lamp 45 in the left striking notification mode (extinguishing mode), the player is informed that the striking method lamp 45 should be striking left.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2317) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2318) in order to execute the two-kind jackpot game. , Set the special operation status to "4" (S2319). Then, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned off (S2321). Then, the value of the ceiling counter is cleared to 0 (S2322-1). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 8) (S2322-2) and starts the jackpot opening (S2323). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is changed to the two-kind big hit game.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a distribution member control process (S107) following a special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 15). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 31, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 25), so that the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 25) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( Perform S2502) and perform V validity period setting processing (S2503).

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 is reached. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small hit game. This is called the pre-opening interval. Subsequently, it is controlled to a pass-allowed state (a state shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) for 4600 ms. This is called V opening. Then, the passage is controlled to be blocked for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closed interval. Such a series of operations including "interval before opening ⇒ V opening ⇒ interval after closing" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

Further, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection by the specific area sensor 39a as valid. As shown in FIG. 37 (d), the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific region 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage allowable state) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled to allow passage). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball passing through the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and V is valid when it is time to enable the specific area 39 based on the timing using the timer. The flag is turned on, and when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39, the V valid flag is turned off. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, the total operating time (7608 ms) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71 based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502. It is determined whether or not 37 (c))) has elapsed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is not completed, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and then this processing is completed.

Here, based on FIG. 37, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) in the small hit game will be described. In this embodiment, as an opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game, there is an opening pattern shown in FIG. 37 (b). Note that FIG. 37A shows the timing of the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make it easy to understand the start timing of the small hit game.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 37 (b) is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2. That is, it is an open pattern selected when the "special figure 2_small hit symbol a" or the "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" (see FIG. 8) is won. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern capable of passing through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this passage opening pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 8 ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed.

When the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second large winning opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second large winning opening 35. Upon opening the V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowable state (see FIGS. 37 (b) and 37 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball always wins the second large winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second large winning opening 35 to reach the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 is shorter than 3000 ms. That is, in this embodiment, the small hit substantially functions as a big hit. In this specification, the small hit based on the lottery of the special figure 2 may be referred to as a special 2V passing small hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the small hit game, the number of game balls entered in the second large winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the second large winning device is used. 36 The number of game balls discharged to the outside is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as an outlet sensor for counting the number of game balls ejected to the outside of the second special winning device 36. Then, at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, when both count values do not match, an error notification is performed. After closing the second large winning opening 35, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. By doing so, it is possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbol after the second large winning opening 35 is closed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 15). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 32, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (FIG. 31). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 37 (d).

If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned ON (S2603), and the V passage command is set (S2604) to end the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process is completed without performing the processes of steps S2603 and S2604. The V-passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-passing (passing of the specific area 39).

6. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 36. The counter, timer, flag, buffer, etc. that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94.

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the program of the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 33 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, the power-on processing according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the CPU 92 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number update process is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations related to various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determining the effect for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process (S4004), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 7a (display unit) according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 (executes various sound effects by voice) and lamp control, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 100. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light through the substrate 107 (various light emission effects are executed by light emission), and the board movable body 15 is operated (various movable body effects are executed by the operation). do. In this way, various effects (variable effect, hold effect, movable body effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, other advance notice effect, opening effect associated with special game, open game effect, ending effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode Control etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94. This receive interrupt processing is executed in preference to other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), as shown in FIG. 34, input process (S4101), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), and watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, operations on operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a, are detected, commands are set according to the detection results, and effect data is created. In the light emission data output process, lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 are made to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image, etc., based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Therefore, the light emission data (lamp data) is output to the lamp control board 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process, it is driven to perform a movable body effect such as the board movable body 15 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created by the input process and the effect data creation process described later. Output data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a movable body effect of operating the board movable body 15 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 35, the receive command analysis process (S4201), the effect timer update process (S4202), the voice control process (S4203), and the effect data creation process (S4204), which will be described later, are performed. Do it sequentially.

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010), and processing according to the command (for example, selection of effect, setting of effect mode, set of command, etc.) is performed. .. In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 63 and the select button 64 are measured. In the voice control process, voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created and output to the voice control board 106 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 81 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 91 is a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command). When the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in the received command analysis process (S4201) that a variation start command has been received, the effect control microcomputer 91 varies based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the command as the variation start command reception process. The effect pattern (sub-variation pattern) of the effect is selected, the information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and the variation effect start command including the information of the sub-variation pattern is set in the output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is SP variation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), a sub-variation pattern for performing SP reach is selected, and a variation effect start command corresponding to the sub-variation pattern is selected. Is set in the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. It should be noted that the flow of processing related to the realization of such an effect is basically for other effects such as a special game-related effect, a customer waiting effect, a look-ahead effect, a so-called advance notice effect due to the change, and an effect mode control. It is the same.

[Received command analysis process] Next, the received command analysis process (S4201) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 36. In the reception command analysis process (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. 36, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and if so, pre-reads. Performs the effect determination process (S4402). In the look-ahead effect determination process (S4402), the start winning command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a lottery for the look-ahead effect such as so-called hold change notice or continuous notice is performed, and the look-ahead effect start command according to the lottery result is performed. Is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the game state designation command has been received (S4403), and if so, the effect mode update process (S4404-1) and the hitting method notification effect process (S4404-2). ) In order. In the effect mode update process (S4404-1), the effect mode setting command for analyzing the game state specification command, selecting the effect mode based on the analysis result, and setting the effect mode according to the selection. Is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Here, as shown in the table in FIG. 36 (the upper table of the two tables), in the effect mode update process (S4404-1), the effect control microcomputer 91 is in the game state indicated by the game state designation command. When is in the "non-time saving state", it is set to the normal effect mode. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set to the challenge effect mode when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is the “time reduction state A” with one time reduction number of times. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set to the RUSH effect mode when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is the “time reduction state A” with 6 times of time reduction. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set to the CHANCE effect mode when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is "time saving state B" and the number of holdings in the special figure 2 becomes "0". .. It is assumed that the effect control microcomputer 91 counts the number of special figure 1 hold and the number of special figure 2 hold based on the reception of the start winning command and the reception of the fluctuation start command. Each effect mode will be described in detail later.

Further, in the hitting method notification effect processing (S4404-2), as shown in the table in FIG. 36 (the lower table of the two tables), the game is played by right-handed hitting at the time of transition to the time saving state A. A hitting method notification effect command for performing a right-handed notification effect (an effect of displaying the right-handed notification image RI described later on the display screen 7a) for notifying the effect to be performed is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The right-handed notification effect is always performed during the time saving state A. In addition, at the time of transition to the time-saving state B (that is, when the time-saving state A is changed to the time-saving state B), the left-handed notification effect for notifying that the game should be performed by returning to the left-handed state (left-handed return, which will be described later). An effect of displaying the image LI on the display screen 7a) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Further, at the time of returning to the non-time saving state (that is, when changing from the time saving state A to the non-time saving state), the hitting method notification effect command for performing the left-handed notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The left-handed notification effect includes the display of a character image of "Please return to left-handed!" (See FIG. 49 (B)), and is performed for 30 seconds.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if has received it, performs a variation effect start process (S4406). In the variation effect start process (S4406), the variation start command is analyzed, and the variation effect pattern (content) is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a variation effect start command for starting the variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The content of the variable effect will be described in detail later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4408). In the variation effect end processing (S4408), the variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the variation effect end command for deterministically stopping and displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is sent to the output buffer of the RAM 94. set. In addition, when the fluctuation stop command related to the small hit fluctuation (variation based on the small hit winning) of the special figure 2 is received in the non-time saving state or the time saving state B, the right-handed strike is performed during the stop time of the special figure 2. The command for executing the second big winning opening driving notification effect for notifying that the two major winning openings 35 should be won and the right-handed notification effect for displaying the right-handed notification image RI described later is also output from the RAM 94. Set in the buffer.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4410). In the opening effect selection process (S4410), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the special game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the jackpot game is executed, the right-handed notification effect for displaying the right-handed notification image RI, which will be described later, is executed from the start of the opening effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4414). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4414), the V-passage notification effect start command for starting the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to a specific area 39). In this embodiment, a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating the character "V") is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of "V" as the V-passage notification effect also has a meaning as a notification of the jackpot winning in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes the two-kind jackpot game based on the passage to the specific area 39. The V-passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Subsequently, as another process (S4415), a process based on a received command other than the above command is performed, and the received command analysis process is completed.

7. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 38. As shown in FIG. 38, first, in the non-time saving state (normal game state), the game is advanced by left-handed, aiming at the big hit winning based on the lottery of the special figure 1. In the non-time saving state, it is controlled to the normal effect mode.

When a big hit is won in the lottery of special figure 1, if the type of big hit symbol is "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", after the big hit game of 4R, the time saving state A shifts to one time saving state A ( See FIG. 8). Further, if the type of the jackpot symbol is "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol B", after the jackpot game of 4R, the time reduction state A shifts to the time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is 6 times (see FIG. 8).

In the time saving state A, the game is advanced by right-handed, aiming for a big hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 (mainly a big hit based on the passage of the specific area 39 from the small hit winning). If the number of time reductions is set to 1, the lottery for special figure 2 may be received for the total number of time reductions "1" and the upper limit storage number "4" for holding special figure 2 (that is, 5 times). It will be possible. That is, after the time saving state A is set, a prize is generated in the second starting port 21, the first lottery of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are started, and then the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. By accumulating four special figure 2 holdes, even after the time saving state A is completed, the special figure 2 lottery based on the special figure 2 hold can be received up to four times. When the number of time reductions shifts to the time reduction state A of 1, the challenge effect mode is controlled. The challenge effect mode continues even after the time saving state A is completed until the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is exhausted.

If the number of time reductions is set to 6, the lottery for special figure 2 is received for the total number of time reductions "6" and the upper limit storage number "4" for holding special figure 2 (that is, 10 times). It becomes possible. When the number of time reductions shifts to the time reduction state A of 6, the mode is controlled to the RUSH effect mode. The RUSH effect mode continues even after the time saving state A ends until there is no remaining hold in FIG.

In this embodiment, the small win winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/7. Therefore, it is easier to execute the next jackpot game when the number of time reductions shifts to the time reduction state A of 6 times than when the number of time reductions shifts to the time reduction state A of 1 time (so-called consecutive villas are easier to do). ). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured so that when a small hit is won based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the big hit game is always executed as long as the game is played correctly. (See FIG. 37). Therefore, it can be said that the actual jackpot winning probability in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is about 1/7. As described above, since the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is substantially easier to win the jackpot than the fluctuation of the special figure 1, the change of the special figure 2 is referred to as a “chance change”.

In the lottery of special figure 2, if two kinds of big hits are won after winning a small hit, if the type of the small hit symbol is "special figure 2_small hit symbol a", the number of time reductions will be reduced after the big hit game of 10R. It shifts to the time saving state A 6 times (see FIG. 8). If a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, it will be distributed to the small hit symbol a at a rate of 90%. If the type of the small hit symbol is "special figure 2_small hit symbol b" (distribution rate 10%), the game shifts to the time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is 100 times after the big hit game of 10R. In addition, in the lottery of special figure 2, when the direct hit jackpot is won (when "special figure 2_big hit symbol C" is won), after the big hit game of 10R, the time saving number is changed to the time saving state A of 6 times. do.

Here, the time saving state A in which the number of time saving times is 100 times is a state in which the next big hit is substantially confirmed. This is because in the lottery of Special Figure 2, a small hit is won with a probability of about 1/7, and if the small hit is won, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 without fail. Therefore, it can be said that the time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is 100 times is a time reduction state advantageous to the player as compared with the time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is 1 or 6. Further, it can be said that the hit in which the number of time reductions is set to 100 is more advantageous to the player than the hit in which the number of time reductions is set to 1 or 6.

As long as the small hit or the direct hit big hit is continuously won in the lottery of the special figure 2, the state advantageous to the player mainly in the lottery of the special figure 2 (the state where it is easy to win the big hit) continues. If the time saving state A ends and all the remaining special figure 2 hold (remaining hold of special figure 2) is lost, the game will return to the game mainly for the special figure 1 lottery. ..

Here, in this embodiment, the lottery result of the special figure 2 is selected from a big hit, a small hit, and a special loss (loss symbol B, loss symbol C) (see FIGS. 7 (A) to (D), FIG. 9). ). That is, it is not normally determined to be a loss in the lottery of Special Figure 2. Therefore, as long as the game is played correctly, if the time saving state A ends without drawing a small hit or a big hit, a special loss will always be drawn in the final fluctuation of the time saving state A. Therefore, as described above, the time saving state A is controlled to the time saving state B based on the special loss (see FIGS. 26-1 and 26-2). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fluctuations based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 are made in the time saving state B all four times.

Although the time-saving state B is set so that it is easier to win the electric chew 22 than the non-time-saving state, the right-handed hit does not frequently cause the electric chew 22 to win the prize as in the time-saving state A. It is a game state in which the game progresses by hitting. Therefore, at the time of transition from the time saving state A to the time saving state B, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the striking instruction lamp 45 from the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode) to the left-handing notification mode (lighting mode), and controls the effect. The microcomputer 91 hides the right-handed notification image RI and displays the left-handed return image LI (left-handed display including the character image of "Please return to left-handed!") On the display screen 7a (FIG. 49).

When "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol B" is subtracted in the final fluctuation of the time saving state A (distribution rate 99%), when the stop time of the special symbol elapses, the time saving state B shifts to 104 times. (See FIG. 9). On the other hand, when "special figure 2_missing symbol C" is drawn (distribution rate 1%), when the stop time of the special symbol elapses, the time reduction state B shifts to the time reduction state B in which the number of time reductions is 604 times (see FIG. 9). .. Regardless of which time reduction number is set, in the time reduction state B, first, the fluctuation based on the remaining hold in FIG. 2 is performed four times. Then, if neither the small hit nor the big hit can be drawn due to the remaining hold of the special figure 2, the game aims at the big hit based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time saving state B. When the remaining hold of the special figure 2 disappears in the time saving state B, the effect mode is changed to the CHANCE effect mode.

If a jackpot is won in the lottery of special figure 1 while the time is shortened state B, even if the type of the jackpot symbol is "special figure 1_big hit symbol A", "special figure 1_big hit symbol B" is used. Even if there is, after the big hit game of 4R, it shifts to the time saving state A (RUSH effect mode) in which the number of time saving times is 6 times (see FIG. 8). That is, if a big hit is won during the time reduction state B, the process shifts to the time reduction state A (RUSH effect mode) in which the number of time reductions is 6 times. When shifting to the RUSH effect mode, it is possible to receive the chance fluctuation 10 times. Therefore, the time saving state B is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the non-time saving state A (challenge effect mode) in which the time saving state A (challenge effect mode) may be shifted to the time saving state A (challenge effect mode) once even if the jackpot is won. I can say. If you switch to the challenge production mode, you can only receive the chance change 5 times.

As described above, in this embodiment, even if the jackpot (two-kind jackpot, one-kind jackpot) cannot be drawn between the time when the time-saving state A is controlled and the time when all the remaining reservations in FIG. 2 are digested, in the time-saving state B. It is possible to aim for a big hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in a situation that is more advantageous than the non-time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to remind the player to continue the game even after the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is exhausted, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a high operating rate.

When the time reduction state B is controlled to the time reduction state B of 104 times, the CHANCE effect mode is continued until the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is completed 100 times after the fluctuation based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is completed four times. To. That is, the CHANCE effect mode continues until the special figure variation is executed 100 times. If the jackpot is not won based on the lottery of FIG. 1 in the CHANGE effect mode, the time saving state B ends and the time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state. In the non-time saving state, it is controlled to the normal effect mode. Then, in the non-time saving state (normal effect mode), the big hit is aimed at based on the lottery of the special figure 1. Since the non-time saving state is a game state in which the game progresses by hitting left, as in the time saving state B, when changing from the time saving state B to the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the striking instruction lamp. The left-handed notification mode (extinguishing mode) of 45 remains.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the special figure is changed 610 times after the big hit game, the ceiling is reached, and the time saving state A (RUSH effect mode) in which the number of time saving times is 6 times is entered. This makes it possible to receive 10 chance fluctuations. By shifting to the time saving state A based on reaching the ceiling in this way, it is possible to prevent the game that is not advantageous to the player from continuing for many fluctuations from the end of the previous jackpot game.

Further, when the time saving state B is controlled to the time saving state B with the number of time saving times 604 times following the time saving state A, the fluctuation based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is completed 4 times, and then the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is completed 600 times. Until then, the CHANCE production mode is continued. In this case, even if the jackpot is not won based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 in the CHANCE effect mode, the ceiling is reached immediately after the end of the time saving state B (the game state after the previous jackpot game is shortened). When the time saving state A is 6 times). Alternatively, the ceiling is reached after the number changes from the end of the time reduction state B (when the game state after the previous jackpot game is the time reduction state A with one time reduction number of times). Then, based on reaching the ceiling, the process shifts to the time saving state A (RUSH effect mode) in which the number of time saving times is 6 times.

As described above, in this embodiment, the time saving state B may be connected to the time saving state A based on reaching the ceiling. As a result, the game entertainment is improved as compared with the configuration in which the number of time reductions in the time reduction state B is only one type. In the transition to the time saving state A based on reaching the ceiling, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the striking instruction lamp 45 from the left-handed notification mode (light-off mode) to the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode). The control microcomputer 91 displays the right-handed notification image RI.

8. Production example in this embodiment 8-1. Effect mode Next, an example of effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 49. First, the production mode will be described. The effect mode is an mode of effect using an image display device 7, a speaker 67, a panel lamp 5, a frame lamp 66, and the like. If the effect mode is different, for example, a character or item displayed on the image display device 7. The background image and the like are different, and the variable effect using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode.

The effect mode of this embodiment includes a normal effect mode in which the daytime background image G10 shown in FIG. 39 (A) is displayed, and a challenge effect mode in which the normal night background image G11 shown in FIG. 39 (B) is displayed. RUSH effect mode in which the special night background image G12 (background image in which a normal night background image and a star image are combined) shown in FIG. 39 (C) is displayed, and the daytime background shown in FIG. 39 (D). The image G10 includes a CHANCE effect mode in which an image to which a band image G2 (telop image G2) of "If it hits, RUSH rushes!" Is displayed is displayed.

The normal effect mode (FIG. 39 (A)) is an effect mode set when the non-time saving state (normal game state) is set. That is, it is an effect mode that is set in a non-time saving state and a state in which the game is mainly advanced by the lottery of the special figure 1.

The challenge effect mode (FIG. 39 (B)) is an effect mode set when the number of time reductions is controlled to the time reduction state A of one time, and there is no remaining hold of the special figure 2 even after the time reduction state A ends. Will continue until. In the time saving state A, in order to advance the game aiming at winning the second starting port 21 by right-handed, when controlled in the challenge effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 91 should play the game by right-handed. The right-handed notification image RI for notifying the effect is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. The display of the right-handed notification image RI is one of the right-handed notification effects. The right-handed notification image RI is hidden at the end of the time saving state A. Further, in the challenge effect mode, in order to suggest the end time of the time reduction state A, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the remaining number display ZI indicating the remaining number of time reductions at the lower right of the display screen 7a. The remaining number display ZI is also referred to as an end time suggestion display.

The RUSH effect mode (FIG. 39 (C)) is an effect mode set when the number of time reductions is controlled to the time reduction state A of 6 times, and the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is eliminated even after the time reduction state A ends. Will continue until. Even in the RUSH effect mode, the right-handed notification image RI and the remaining number of times display ZI are displayed on the display screen 7a. The right-handed notification image RI is hidden at the end of the time saving state A.

Although the illustration is omitted when the number of time reductions is controlled to the time reduction state A of 100 times, it is assumed that the time reduction mode is also controlled to the RUSH effect mode. However, in this case, the display mode of the remaining number display ZI is not a normal mode for displaying a numerical value indicating the remaining number of time reductions as shown in FIG. 39 (C), but a special mode colored in rainbow colors. Even if the special figure change is executed, it is not changed in the special mode, so that it is suggested that the next big hit is substantially confirmed.

The CHANGE effect mode (FIG. 39 (D)) is an effect mode set when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “0” in the time saving state B. In this embodiment, in the time saving state B, when a big hit is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the mode shifts to the RUSH effect mode (time saving state A with 6 times of time saving). In this sense, it can be said that the time saving state B is a chance for the player more than the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the CHANCE effect mode, the background image is the same daytime background image G10 as in the normal effect mode, but the band image G2 (specific display) including the character image of "If it hits, RUSH rushes!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a. It is displayed along the lower end of. By displaying the band image G2, it is possible for the player to recognize the role of the time saving state B (CHANGE effect mode).

8-2. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery (result of big hit determination or small hit determination, result of symbol type determination, reach determination). The variation effect is executed based on the result of the above and the result of the variation pattern determination). In the variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is superimposed on the predetermined background image on the display screen 7a. In the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped after being changed. That is, after the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed over the variation time of the special symbol, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

8-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 40 (A), on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the display screen 7a is divided horizontally into three substantially evenly, and the left effect is displayed on each of the left side, the center, and the right side. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol 8L when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the variable effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), a small symbol area 50c is provided in one section (upper left portion) at the left end of the upper end portion of the display screen 7a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be hidden during the variable effect, whereas the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 may not be hidden. In this respect, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 function as symbols that supplement the roles of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In FIG. 40A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, which is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Moreover, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate. Further, in FIGS. 40 to 43 and the like, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are illustrated with a simple design, but in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, FIGS. 46 and 47, which will be described later, are shown according to the effect mode. The design shown in the above shall be used as appropriate.

8-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine 1 can first perform normal variation in the variation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the fluctuation display of the special symbol has started.

When the variable display of the special symbol is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display screen 7a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the special symbol variation display is awaited, FIG. 40 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (variation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. 40 (C-1), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from that of the symbol 8R, as shown in FIG. 40 (D), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called random stitch) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (variation of loss with reach whose loss is indicated by normal reach), FIG. 40 (C-2). As shown in the above, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform N reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol 8C gradually changes. It slows down to. Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 41 (C-1), the effect symbol 8L is in a stop mode (so-called random stitch) suggesting loss. , 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by normal reach), the jackpot is suggested as shown in FIG. 41 (C-2). The stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called doublet (an example of a predetermined stop mode)). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol 8C, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that suggests loss, the variation when the reach is not established is called "non-reach variation" or "non-reach loss", and the variation when the reach is established is called. It is called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loss eyes". How to combine each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each that makes up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (for example, "2.1.2", "5, 4, 5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91. Also, how to combine each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

8-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for the player to expect a big hit.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), an SP reach-dedicated effect (for example, a battle effect in which a ally character and an enemy character A battle) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-dedicated production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (big hit fluctuation in which the jackpot winning is indicated by SP reach), FIG. 42 (C). As shown in -1), a success effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which a ally character wins a battle and stands up, a victory effect) is performed on the display screen 7a, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R stops and displays in a stop mode (so-called doublet) that suggests a big hit. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation" (change in reach loss indicated by SP reach), the loss is as shown in FIG. 42 (C-2). (For example, the display that the enemy character A wins the battle and stands up, the defeat production) is performed, and the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped modes that suggest a loss (so-called disjointed eyes). Stop display with. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the effect shown in FIG. 42 is executed as the SP reach based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state or the time saving state B.

8-2-5. The battle reach pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform battle reach in the time saving state A and the time saving state B based on the lottery of the special figure 2. Battle reach is a type of SP reach, but it is not performed through N reach, but is a reach production that is performed when the fluctuation starts. In this embodiment, since the small win winning probability is about 1/7 in the lottery of the special figure 2, the battle reach is always performed in the fluctuation showing the lottery result of the special figure 2 to stimulate the player's willingness to win. I'm supposed to do it. Similar to SP reach, battle reach also functions as a production to make players expect big hits.

In the battle reach, the battle reach production image G115 in which the enemy character (enemy character B) different from the above-mentioned enemy character A and the ally character battle is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 43 (A)). .. Then, when the final phase of the battle reach is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is a fluctuation pattern based on winning a big hit or a small hit (see P31, P32, P51, P52, FIG. 12), the figure is shown. As shown in 43 (B-1), on the display screen 7a, a success effect suggesting a hit (display that the ally character wins the battle and stands up, victory effect) is performed, and the effect symbol 8L, The stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called doublet) in which 8C and 8R suggest a hit. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is a fluctuation pattern based on the special loss (P33, P34, P53, P54, see FIG. 12), the display screen is as shown in FIG. 43 (B-2). At 7a, a failure effect that suggests a loss (display that the enemy character B wins the battle and stands as a defeat, a defeat effect) is performed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped modes that suggest a loss (so-called stop mode). Stop display at (separate eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once. The stop mode of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 in the case of special loss is a special item of "1 ・ 3 ・ 5". That is, in the present embodiment, in the case of special loss, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that is not normally stopped in the case of loss. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with special eyes, which suggests that the player has a special loss. When the effect image with the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 shown in FIG. 43 (B-2) as special eyes is displayed in the final variation of the time saving state A, the time saving state B is entered. Then, when all the fluctuations based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2 are completed without a big hit in the time saving state B, the CHANCE effect mode is set.

8-3. Production mode corresponding to the time reduction state B and production mode corresponding to the non-time reduction state Next, the CHANCE production mode (an example of the second production mode), which is the production mode corresponding to the time reduction state B, and the non-time reduction state are supported. The normal effect mode (an example of the first effect mode), which is an effect mode, will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 45 (A), in the CHANCE effect mode, the daytime background image G10 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, in the CHANCE effect mode, a band image G2 including a character image of "If it hits, RUSH rushes in!" Is displayed at the lower end of the display screen 7a. The band image G2 is an image explaining the role of the CHANCE effect mode. Therefore, the display of the band image G2 is also referred to as a mode explanation display.

Further, in the CHANGE effect mode, a display (CHANGE remaining number display G3) indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the CHANGE effect mode ends is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. The CHANGE remaining number display G3 (an example of the second display) is in the form of "chance remaining n times", for example, "chance remaining 38 times", and the remaining number until the CHANGE production mode ends by the countdown method. It indicates the number of fluctuations, and the value of n is updated according to the start of the special map fluctuation. The CHANGE remaining number display G3 may not be based on the countdown method, for example, may be based on the countup method, as long as it can indicate the remaining number of fluctuations until the CHANGE effect mode ends. With the CHANGE remaining number display G3, it is possible to stimulate the game motivation to win a big hit during the CHANGE production mode and improve the game interest.

On the other hand, in the normal effect mode, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 45 (B), the daytime background image G10 (background image common to the CHANCE effect mode) is displayed on the display screen 7a. However, the band image G2 displayed in the CHANGE effect mode is not displayed. Further, the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is not displayed either. In the normal effect mode, instead of these additional displays, a display showing the number of remaining fluctuations until the ceiling is reached (ceiling remaining number of times display G4) and after the normal effect mode is set (after the non-time saving state is reached). A display (cumulative fluctuation number display G5) showing the cumulative value of the number of executions of the special figure variation of the above is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a.

The ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 (an example of the first display) measures the remaining number of fluctuations until the ceiling is reached by a countdown method in the form of "x times to RUSH", for example, "487 times to RUSH". It is shown and the value of x is updated at the start of the special map fluctuation. In this embodiment, the mode shifts from the normal effect mode (non-time reduction state) to the RUSH effect mode (time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is 6 times) according to the arrival at the ceiling. That is, in this embodiment, reaching the ceiling is to shift to the RUSH effect mode. Therefore, it can be said that displaying "x times up to RUSH" indicates the remaining number of fluctuations until reaching the ceiling. The ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 may not be based on the countdown method, but may be, for example, a countup method as long as it can indicate the remaining number of fluctuations until the ceiling is reached. With the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4, it is possible to encourage the player to continue the game until the ceiling is reached.

Further, the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 (third display) is in the form of "rotation speed a times", for example, "rotation speed 13 times", in the normal effect mode (non-time saving state) by the count-up method. It cumulatively indicates the number of executions of the special map change, and the value of a is updated according to the start of the special figure change. In this embodiment, the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 is displayed only in the normal effect mode. The cumulative fluctuation number display G5 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a below the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4. By displaying the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 on the display screen 7a, the player can easily confirm the cumulative fluctuation number.

In this embodiment, the time saving state B is controlled 104 times, and when the time saving state B is completed without winning the jackpot, the game shifts to the non-time saving state (see FIG. 38). At this time, the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the CHANCE effect mode until the final change in the time saving state B, and shifts from the first change in the non-time saving state to the normal effect mode. In response to the switching of the effect mode setting, the band image G2 and the CHANCE remaining number display G3 shown in FIG. 45 (A) are hidden on the display screen 7a, and the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 shown in FIG. 45 (B) is hidden. And the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 is displayed. The display position of the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 in the normal effect mode and the display position of the CHANGE remaining number display G3 in the CHANGE effect mode are the same. This makes it easier for the player to understand the meaning of each display in each effect mode.

Here, even in the CHANGE effect mode (time saving state B), the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 and the cumulative variation number display G5 (in this case, the cumulative value of the special figure variation from the start of the CHANGE effect mode) are displayed. The configuration to do is also conceivable. However, if the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 and the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 are displayed while displaying the CHANCE remaining number display G3, the number of displays related to the fluctuation number becomes too large, and the player displays all of them. It may be difficult to correctly grasp the significance of. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the CHANGE effect mode, only the CHANGE remaining number display G3, which is a particularly important display, is displayed, and the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 and the cumulative fluctuation number display G5 are not displayed. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the significance of each number display.

Further, in this embodiment, the display modes of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are different between the CHANCE effect mode and the normal effect mode. In this embodiment, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is composed of numerical symbols from 1 to 9 in both the CHANCE effect mode and the normal effect mode. However, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), in the normal effect mode, only the number symbols 3, 5, and 7 among the number symbols 1 to 9 are displayed in an advantageous manner, and the remaining 1, 2, 2, While the numerical symbols 4, 6, 8 and 9 are displayed in a non-advantageous manner, in the CHANCE effect mode, all the numerical symbols 1 to 9 are displayed in an advantageous manner.

FIG. 46 is a diagram showing numerical symbols from 1 to 9 in the normal effect mode, and FIG. 47 is a diagram showing numerical symbols from 1 to 9 in the CHANCE effect mode. As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, each number symbol represents a number image SG1 to SG9 representing any number from 1 to 9, and a pedestal image DG1 to displayed superimposed behind the number images SG1 to SG9. It is composed of a combination of DG9. The pedestal images DG1 to DG9 in each numerical pattern are images in which an elliptical basic image KG and a character image representing a character are combined. The shape of the basic image KG is common to the pedestal images DG1 to DG9, but the character image is different for each pedestal image DG1 to DG9.

The numerical symbols in the display mode in which the basic image KG is colored white (the numerical symbols 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 shown in FIG. 46) are the numerical symbols in the non-advantageous mode, and the basic image KG is The numerical symbols in the display mode in which is colored in gold (the numerical symbols 3, 5 and 7 shown in FIG. 46 and the numerical symbols 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 47) are the numerical symbols in the advantageous embodiment. That is, in this embodiment, the display color of the basic image KG in the numerical symbols 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 is different depending on whether the effect mode is the CHANCE effect mode or the normal effect mode.

The doublet of the number symbol in the advantageous mode (each effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and displayed with the same number symbol) is set to the time reduction state A, that is, the RUSH effect mode, in which the number of time reductions is 6 times after the end of the jackpot game. It is a stop mode that definitely suggests a transition. On the other hand, the doublet of the numerical pattern of the non-advantageous mode is a stop mode suggesting that there is a possibility of shifting to the time saving state A, that is, the challenge effect mode, in which the number of time reductions is one after the end of the jackpot game. ..

In detail, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), in the non-time saving state (normal effect mode), when the jackpot symbol A is won based on the lottery of special figure 1, the number of time saving after the end of the jackpot game is reduced. In order to shift to the time saving state A once, the effect control microcomputer 91 has doublet (1, 2, 4, shown in FIG. 46) as a non-advantageous form of stopping the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Select any of the numbers 6, 8 and 9 (doublet) and display it on the display screen 7a. Further, when the jackpot symbol B is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the effect control microcomputer 91 shifts to the time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is 6 times after the end of the jackpot game. As the stop mode of 8C, 8R, doublet of the numerical symbol of the non-advantageous mode (doublet of any of the numerical symbols 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 shown in FIG. 46) or the number of the advantageous mode. The doublet of the symbol (the doublet of any of the numerical symbols 3, 5 and 7 shown in FIG. 46) is selected and displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, the doublet of the numerical symbol (also referred to as an advantageous symbol) in the advantageous mode functions as an effect suggesting the determination of the transition to the RUSH effect mode. Further, the doublet of the non-advantageous numerical symbol (also referred to as non-advantageous symbol) functions as an effect that may shift to the challenge effect mode.

Further, in the state where the time is shortened B and there is no special figure 2 hold (CHANGE effect mode), the jackpot game is won regardless of whether the jackpot symbol A is won or the jackpot symbol B is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1. Since the process shifts to the time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is 6 times after the end of the above, the effect control microcomputer 91 has doublets of numerical symbols in an advantageous mode as a stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (1 shown in FIG. 47). Select any of the numbers from 9 to 9) and display it on the display screen 7a. Of course, even in the CHANCE effect mode, the doublet of the numerical symbol (advantageous symbol) in the advantageous mode functions as an effect suggesting the confirmation of the transition to the RUSH effect mode.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the number of time reductions may not shift to the time reduction state A (RUSH effect mode) of 6 times depending on the type of the jackpot symbol (in the normal effect mode), the left effect symbol 8L, Each of the middle effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R is configured to include a number symbol in a non-advantageous mode and a number symbol in an advantageous mode (see FIGS. 46 and 48 (B)), but any of the jackpot symbols When shifting to the time saving state A (RUSH effect mode) where the number of time reductions is 6 times (when the CHANCE effect mode is set), the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are each. All of the numerical symbols 1 to 9 constituting the above are numerical symbols in an advantageous manner (see FIGS. 47 and 48 (A)). Therefore, if the player hits during this effect mode, all the effect symbols displayed in the CHANCE effect mode are the number symbols of the advantageous mode, and the number symbols of the non-advantageous mode are not displayed at all. It is possible to recognize that the mode always shifts to the RUSH effect mode.

In addition, when the time saving state B is controlled 104 times and the time saving state B ends without winning the jackpot and shifts to the non-time saving state, the effect control microcomputer 91 changes to the final fluctuation of the time saving state B. The effect symbols displayed on the display screen 7a are all numerical symbols in an advantageous mode according to the end of the effect mode and the transition from the first variation in the non-time saving state to the normal effect mode (FIG. 48). (See (A)) is changed to a state in which the numerical symbols of the advantageous mode and the numerical symbols of the non-advantageous mode are mixed (see FIG. 48 (B)). This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the RUSH effect mode may not be entered even if the player hits the ball.

8-4. Change of hitting instruction due to transition from time saving state A to time saving state B Next, a change of hitting instruction due to transition from time saving state A to time saving state B will be described. FIG. 49 (A) shows a variation effect when a special loss (here, a loss symbol B) is drawn in the final variation of the time saving state A. As shown in FIG. 49 (A), in the variable effect in this case, the defeat effect is executed in the battle reach. The right-handed notification image RI is displayed on the display screen 7a until the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are stopped and displayed by this variation effect. Further, the striking instruction lamp 45 is lit (controlled in the right striking notification mode).

When the special figure stop time of the final fluctuation of the time saving state A elapses, the time saving state A ends, and as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the time saving state B shifts to. When the time saving state B is entered, first, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed based on the remaining hold of the special figure 2. Here, at the time of transition from the time saving state A to the time saving state B, the left-handed return image LI is displayed on the display screen 7a. The left-handed return image LI includes a character image of "Please return to left-handed!" And a left-pointing arrow image. The left-handed return image LI is hidden after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed from the end of the time saving state A (the start of the time saving state B). Further, at the end of the time saving state A (starting of the time saving state B), the striking method instruction lamp 45 is turned off (controlled by the left striking notification mode). After that, the hitting method instruction lamp 45 is turned off until the game is advanced by right-handed hitting (that is, until the big hit game is started, the small hit game is started, or the time saving state A is entered). Continue to be done. In this embodiment, the same effect mode as that of the time saving state A is continued until the remaining hold of the special figure 2 disappears even after shifting to the time saving state B, but the remaining holding of the special figure 2 remains in the time saving state B. The effect mode during the operation may be set to an effect mode different from the effect mode in the time saving state A. In this case, the same effect mode (CHANGE effect mode) as when the remaining hold of the special figure 2 disappears in the time saving state B may be used, or another effect mode different from this may be used.

9. Effect of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the time saving state A (normal time saving state) in which it is easy to enter the second starting port 21 provided in the right flow path R2. There are times when it becomes a time saving state B (slight time saving state) based on a special loss, and when it becomes a time saving state A, the right-handed hitting is notified by the striking instruction lamp 45, but the time saving state Even if it becomes B, the right-handed hitting is not notified, and the hitting method indicating lamp 45 is controlled in the left-handed hitting notification mode (turning off mode) (FIG. 10 (D)). Therefore, even if there are a plurality of types of time saving states, the optimum hitting method is notified for each type, and it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the hitting method. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game profit from being impaired and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the striking instruction lamp 45 changes from the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode) at the timing of transition from the time-saving state A (normal time-saving state) to the time-saving state B (slight time-saving state). The left-handed notification mode (turn-off mode) is changed, and the right-handed notification image RI is hidden and the left-handed return image LI is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 49). In other words, the correct way of hitting is shown even in a situation where the time saving state continues. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the hitting method instruction lamp 45 notifies that the same hitting method as in the non-time saving state B should be performed in the time saving state B (see FIG. 10D), the time saving state B It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the second starting port 21 may be expected to win a prize frequently.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the result of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 21) is controlled to the time saving state B (slightly shortened state) because the result is a special loss, and the jackpot game is executed from the time saving state B. In that case, a privilege different from that when the jackpot game is executed from the non-time saving state (normal game state) may be given (see FIG. 8). Therefore, the games are diversified and the game entertainment is improved.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is more likely to be given a larger privilege than the non-time saving state (normal gaming state) (the number of time saving is easily set to 6 times). See FIG. 8). Therefore, it becomes possible to raise the interest in becoming the time saving state B, and the hobby of the game is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine capable of executing a big hit game based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, a time saving state is achieved. By providing B (slight time saving state), it is possible to provide a new type 1 type 2 mixing machine having a new game property in which a privilege different from that in the non-time saving state (normal gaming state) is given in the time saving state B.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, by providing the time saving state B (fine time saving state) in the so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine, the RUSH effect is produced with a probability different from the non-time saving state (normal gaming state). It is possible to provide a gaming state that shifts to the mode (time saving state A with 6 times of time saving) (see FIG. 38), and it is expected that the game entertainment will be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the result of the lottery based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21, which makes it easy to enter the ball in the short time state, does not normally include the loss (FIGS. 7 and 9). (See), even if the lottery related to the second starting port 21 fails to win, it is possible to provide a new game property of shifting to a time saving state based on a special loss.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving state of shifting as a result of drawing a special loss in the lottery based on the entry into the second starting port 21 (lottery of special figure 2) is relatively the second starting port. It is a time saving state B (slight time saving state) in which it is difficult to enter the ball 21. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the profit of the player from becoming too large, while making the game characteristic of shifting to a time saving state based on a special loss when the lottery of Special Figure 2 fails to win.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is the special feature in the non-time saving state (normal game state). Since the profit of the player is likely to be larger than when the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of FIG. 1 (the number of time reductions is likely to be set to 6 times, see FIG. 8), the game for being in the time reduction state B. The interest of the person is raised, and the entertainment of the game is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine is controlled to the time saving state A after the big hit game, the hit cannot be drawn based on the entry into the second starting port 21. Is also controlled to the time saving state B (slight time saving state). Therefore, following the time saving state A, a game more advantageous than the non-time saving state (normal game state) is provided. Therefore, the player who has stopped the game immediately after returning from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state (normal game state) is made to think that the game is to be continued because it is the time-saving state B (slight time-saving state). This makes it possible to create a gaming machine with a high operating rate.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the time saving state is already in the control timing based on the special loss, the setting of the gaming state is not changed (see steps S1710 to S1715 shown in FIG. 26-2). ). Therefore, while providing a new game property that the time saving state is set to the normal gaming state immediately after the time saving state ends, the profit of the time saving state already set is impaired by pulling a special loss. It is possible to prevent it from being damaged.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it varies in the CHANCE effect mode (time reduction state B) in which it is determined that the number of time reductions is controlled to the time reduction state A of 6 times (shifts to the RUSH effect mode). The displayed effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are limited to the effect symbols in the advantageous mode, and do not include the effect symbols in the non-advantageous mode (see FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the number of time reductions is always controlled to the time reduction state A of 6 times (shift to the RUSH effect mode).

In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, since the band image G2 including the characters "If hit, RUSH rushes!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a in the CHANCE effect mode (see FIG. 48 (A)), all the effects are performed. It is easy to correctly convey the meaning of using a symbol as an advantageous symbol to the player.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the CHANCE effect mode (time reduction state B), the types of effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are displayed in a variable manner as compared with the normal effect mode (non-time reduction state) are not reduced. , The non-advantageous mode of the effect symbol is eliminated, and only the advantageous mode of the effect symbol is used (see FIGS. 46 and 47). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort by reducing the types of the effect symbols.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the CHANCE effect mode (time saving state B), the daytime background image G10 common to the normal effect mode (non-time saving state) is displayed (see FIG. 45). Therefore, in the CHANCE effect mode (time saving state B), if it hits, it is advantageous in a sense other than controlling the time saving state A to 6 times (shifting to the RUSH effect mode) (for example, receiving electric support). It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that it is.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the time saving state B (slightly shortened state) based on the special loss. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the player can shift to a short-time state without going through a big hit game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 is performed in the normal effect mode (non-time saving state). Therefore, it is possible to show the player how many times the special figure change is performed to be controlled to the time saving state A (FIG. 45 (B)), and the game interest is improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4, which is not performed in the CHANCE effect mode, can be performed in the normal effect mode, thereby improving the game entertainment in the normal effect mode. It is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the CHANGE effect mode, the CHANGE remaining number display G3 suggesting the number of times until the end of the effect mode is performed. Does not display the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 (see FIG. 45 (A)), so that the number display is simpler and the game is compared to the configuration in which the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 and the CHANCE remaining number display G3 are performed at the same time. It is hard to confuse people.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CHANGE effect mode is changed to the normal effect mode, the CHANGE remaining number display G3 ends and the ceiling reaching remaining number display G4 starts, so that even if the effect mode changes. , The player can grasp the number of symbol fluctuations, which is the next guideline, and it is possible to prevent the suppression of the motivation to play.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the time saving state B is set, the CHANGE effect mode is set and the CHANGE remaining number display G3 is performed, so that the player is made to recognize how long the time saving state B will continue. Is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time saving state B is more likely to be given a larger privilege than the non-time saving state (normal gaming state) (if the jackpot is won, the number of time saving is set to a large value after the jackpot game). (Easy), so it is possible to raise interest in becoming a time-saving state B, and it is expected that the game will be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the machine shifts to the time saving state B based on the special loss. Therefore, even if the jackpot game is not executed, the game may be shifted to the time saving state B, so that the game can be advanced while expecting the transition to the time saving state B, and the improvement of the game interest can be expected.

10. Modification example Hereinafter, modification examples (including the second to fourth forms) will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

<Second form>
In the first embodiment described above, regardless of whether the type of the lost symbol is "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol B" or "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C", the configuration is such that the time saving state B is set. In the second form of the pachinko gaming machine shown in the above, when "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C" is drawn, the pachinko machine is configured to shift to the time saving state C different from the time saving state B. In the second embodiment, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state C is 604 times, but the number of time reductions can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered.

Similar to the time saving state B, the time saving state C is a setting that makes it easier to enter the electric chew 22 than the non-time saving state (normal game state), but it is practically not easy to enter the electric chew 22. It is in a short time state. Specifically, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state C, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22, and the like are set as shown in FIGS. 51 (A) to 51 (C). That is, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state C is 65535/65536 as in the non-time saving state, the time saving state A, and the time saving state B. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the time saving state C is 20000 ms, which is shorter than the non-time saving state and the time saving state B, but longer than the time saving state A. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 in the time saving state C is an opening pattern (electric chew opening TBL4) in which opening for 0.5 seconds is performed once, and is a non-time saving state or a time saving. The opening time is longer than that of the state B, but the opening time is shorter than that of the time saving state A.

In this way, in the time-saving state C, it can be said that each parameter related to the ease of winning the electric chew 22 is set so that the electric chew 22 can be easily won as compared with the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state B. Actually, even if you hit right, you can hardly expect to win the electric chew 22. Therefore, the advantageous hitting method for the player in the time saving state C is the left hitting as in the time saving state B (see FIG. 51 (D)). Then, in the time saving state C, the striking instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left striking notification mode (light-off mode) (see FIG. 51 (D)).

However, since the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 are slightly different between the time saving state C and the time saving state B, the ease of winning the electric chew 22 is slightly different. Therefore, as in the first aspect described above, it is expected that the hobby of the game will be improved in that a plurality of minute time reduction states are provided, rather than having only one type of minute time reduction state.

In addition, in the second form of pachinko gaming machine, there are multiple types of micro-time saving states that are transferred without going through a jackpot game, and a new game property that left-handedness is required in any of the micro-time saving states is provided. Has been done. Further, in the second form of the pachinko gaming machine, since the left-handed hitting is notified by the hitting method indicating lamp 45 in any of the minute time reduction states, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the hitting method.

In the second form, the lost symbol B corresponds to the first specific determination result, and the lost symbol C corresponds to the second specific determination result. Further, in the second embodiment, the time saving state B corresponds to the specific second easy ball entry state, and the time saving state C corresponds to the non-specific second easy ball entry state. On the other hand, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, the time-reduced state B having 104 times of time reduction corresponds to the specific second easy ball entry state, and the time-saving state B having 604 times of time reduction corresponds to the non-specific second easy ball entry state. Corresponds to the state. That is, the difference between the specific second easy ball entry state and the non-specific second easy ball entry state may be the difference in the type of the time saving state or the difference in the number of time saving times.

<Third form>
In the first embodiment described above, regardless of whether the type of the lost symbol is "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol B" or "Special Figure 2_Loss Symbol C", the configuration is such that the time saving state B is set. The pachinko gaming machine of the third form shown in the above is configured to shift to the time saving state A when "special figure 2_missing symbol C" is drawn. In the third form, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state A based on the lost symbol C is set to 6 times (that is, the same number of times as in the case of shifting to the RUSH effect mode in the first form), but the number of time reductions is used in the game. It can be changed as appropriate as long as it does not cause any problems. With such a configuration, even if the jackpot game is not executed, it may shift to the normal time saving state based on the special loss and receive the lottery of Special Figure 2, so it is the first form. With different playability, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the third form, when the "missing symbol C" is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the final change of the time saving state A, the time saving state A (RUSH effect) is 6 times. Since it is possible to switch to the mode) again, it is expected that the game will be improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the third form, when the time saving state A (normal time saving state) is entered based on the loss symbol C being drawn, the striking instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the right striking notification mode (lighting mode). Then, when the state shifts to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) based on the fact that the lost symbol B is drawn, the striking method instruction lamp 45 is controlled to the left striking notification mode (lighting mode). Therefore, even if there are a plurality of types of time-saving states based on special loss, the optimum hitting method is notified by the hitting method instruction lamp 45 for each type of time-saving state, so that it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting. Is.

In the third embodiment, the normal time saving state is set to shift to the time saving state A, but the setting may be changed to the time saving state D having a setting different from that of the time saving state A. The time saving state D is a normal time saving state in which it is easy to enter the electric chew 22 as in the time saving state A, but regarding the parameters related to the ease of entering the electric chew 22, for example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol Is 500 ms, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in one auxiliary game is 3, and the opening time per time is 2 seconds, which is different from the time saving state A.

In the third embodiment, the lost symbol B corresponds to the first specific determination result, and the lost symbol C corresponds to the second specific determination result.

<Fourth form>
In the first form described above, the special loss is not won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, but in the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth form shown in FIG. 53, the time is shortened based on the lottery of the special figure 1. It is configured so that you can win a special loss that triggers control. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth form, when the lottery result of the special figure 1 is a loss (that is, when it is neither a big hit nor a small hit), the type determination of the lost symbol is usually 99%. It is determined that there is a loss of "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol A" (special figure stop symbol data is 16H), and at a rate of 0.5%, there is a special loss (time saving loss) of "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol D" (Special). The figure stop symbol data is determined to be 17H), and is determined to be a special loss "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol E" (special figure stop symbol data is 18H) at a rate of 0.5%. In the fourth embodiment, "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol D" corresponds to the first specific determination result, and "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol E" corresponds to the second specific determination result.

When "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol D" is stopped and displayed in the non-time saving state, the number of time saving is controlled to one time saving state A (normal time saving state) without executing the jackpot game. In this case, it is controlled to the challenge effect mode, the right-handed notification image RI is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the right-handed notification lamp 45 is also controlled to the right-handed notification mode (lighting mode). Further, when "Special Figure 1_Loss Symbol E" is stopped and displayed in the non-time saving state, the time saving number is controlled to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) of 100 times without executing the jackpot game. .. In this case, it is controlled to the CHANCE effect mode. In the time saving state B, the striking instruction lamp 45 is controlled in the left-handed notification mode (light-off mode), and the game is advanced by the left-handed striking.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 54 (A) is used as the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state. As shown in FIG. 54 (A), when the result of the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is "missing symbol D", the game control microcomputer 81 selects the special figure variation pattern P8. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern P8 is selected, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a time reduction A rush effect to notify the transition to the time reduction state A after performing a failure effect in the SP reach. Examples of the time saving A rush effect include an effect of displaying an effect image suggesting a transition to the challenge effect mode corresponding to the time reduction state A in which the number of time reductions is one on the display screen 7a.

Further, when the result of the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is "missing symbol E", the game control microcomputer 81 selects the special figure variation pattern P9. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern P9 is selected, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a time-saving B rush effect to notify the transition to the time-saving state B after performing a failure effect by SP reach. Examples of the time-saving B rush effect include an effect of displaying an effect image suggesting a transition to the CHANCE effect mode corresponding to the time-reduced state B on the display screen 7a.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 54 (B) is used as the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state B (slight time saving state). As shown in FIG. 54 (B), when the result of the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time saving state B is "missing symbol D" or "missing symbol E", it is "missing symbol A". Similarly, the game control microcomputer 81 selects the special figure fluctuation pattern P44 or P45 if the determination result of the reach random number is "with reach", and if the determination result of the reach random number is "without reach", the special figure variation pattern P44 or P45 is selected. Figure The variation pattern P46 or P47 is selected. Then, when the special figure variation pattern P44 or P45 is selected, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a reach effect and finally stops and displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R with a lost eye. Further, when the special symbol variation pattern P46 or P47 is selected, the effect control microcomputer 91 finally loses the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R without reaching the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Stop and display with your eyes. That is, in the fourth embodiment, even if a special loss is drawn in the case of the time saving state B, a variable effect indicating the loss is performed as in the case of drawing a normal loss. This is because the setting of the gaming state is not changed even if a special loss is pulled in the time saving state. This is the same as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first form.

Here, a part of the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth form will be described. As shown in FIG. 55, when the lost symbol D (one of the special lost) is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state, the process shifts to the time saving state A with one time saving. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 controls to the time saving state A in response to the stop display of the lost symbol D in the non-time saving state (see the timing chart of pattern 1 in FIG. 56). As described above, in the fourth form, the game may shift to the time saving state A based on the special loss without going through the jackpot game, so that the game interest is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 55, when the lost symbol E (one of the special lost) is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state, the time saving state B (slight time saving state) of 100 times of time saving is performed. Move to. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 controls to the time saving state B in response to the stop display of the loss symbol E in the non-time saving state (see timing t1 in the timing chart of pattern 2 in FIG. 56).

However, during the time saving state B (slight time saving state), even if the lost symbol D is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the setting of the gaming state is not changed (the timing chart of the pattern 2 of FIGS. 55 and 56). See timing t2 in). Further, during the time saving state B, even if the lost symbol E is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the setting of the gaming state is not changed (see the timing t3 in the timing chart of the pattern 2 of FIGS. 55 and 56). .. The game state setting is changed based on the special loss only when the time saving flag is OFF (see FIG. 26-2). Also in the fourth form, as in the first form described above, the case where the jackpot is won in the time saving state B is more likely to be set to a value in which the number of time saving is larger than the case where the jackpot is won in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8).

In this way, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth form, the game is progressing by hitting left, and when a special loss is drawn based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, the time saving state A (normal time saving state) is entered. It is possible to provide a time when the time is reduced and a time when the time saving state A is not shifted. That is, if the lost symbol D that triggers the control to the time-saving state A is pulled before the lost symbol E that triggers the control to the time-saving state B (slightly shortened state), the game is controlled to the time-saving state A. However, it is possible to provide a new game property that even if the lost symbol E is drawn first and the time saving state B is reached, and then the lost symbol D is drawn in this time saving state B, the time saving state A is not controlled. Is. As a result, it is expected that the game entertainment will be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth form, even if the time saving state B (slight time saving state) is reached, the privilege when the jackpot game is executed is greater than the non-time saving state (time saving). Since it is easy to set the number of times to a large value (see FIG. 8), there is some benefit in being in the time saving state B, and the game entertainment is improved.

In particular, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth form, the time saving state B does not mean that the ball can enter the second starting port 21 as frequently as the time saving state A (normal time saving state), and is substantially. It is a minute time saving state in which it is not easy to enter the second starting port 21 as in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the non-time saving state and the game period which is a slightly shortened state similar to this, if a special loss (loss symbol D) is obtained, it is controlled to the time reduction state A, and a special loss (loss symbol D) is obtained. However, it is possible to provide a new game property in which a time saving state A is not controlled.

In the fourth embodiment, in the lottery of the special figure 1, a lost symbol D that serves as a control trigger for the time saving state A (normal time saving state) and a lost symbol E that serves as a control trigger for the time saving state B (slightly shortened state) are provided. However, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, it becomes a hit (big hit, small hit), a normal loss, and two types of special loss (a loss symbol P that triggers the control of the time saving state A, and a control trigger of the time saving state B). A lost symbol Q) may be provided. With this configuration, for example, when the time-saving state A ends due to all the lottery results of the special figure 2 in the time-saving state A being normally lost, and the time-saving state A shifts to the non-time-saving state, the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is held. If the lost symbol P is drawn before the lost symbol Q, the time saving state A is entered again, but if the lost symbol Q is drawn before the lost symbol P, the time saving state B is entered. Even if the lost symbol P is drawn after that, it is possible to realize playability that is not controlled by the time saving state A.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, even if a special loss (for example, a loss symbol D) that is a control trigger for the normal time reduction state is pulled in the time reduction state A (normal time reduction state), the control trigger for the time reduction state B (slight time reduction state) is obtained. Even if the special loss (for example, the loss symbol E) is pulled, the game state is not reset, and even if the special loss that triggers the control to the normal time reduction state is pulled in the minute time reduction state, the game state is changed to the minute time reduction state. Even if the special loss that triggers the control of is pulled, the game state is not reset. On the other hand, in the case of the normal time reduction state, if a special loss that triggers the control to the minute time reduction state is pulled, the setting of the game state is not changed, but in the case of the minute time reduction state, the normal time reduction state is not changed. If a special loss that triggers control is pulled, the configuration may be such that control is performed in a normal time saving state.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state A (normal time reduction state) based on the special loss (for example, the loss symbol D) is set to one, but the number of times can be appropriately changed to two or more. The greater the number of time reductions in the time reduction state A, the greater the significance of the configuration that the time reduction state B is not set even if a special loss that triggers the control of the time reduction state B (slight time reduction state) is pulled in the time reduction state A.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, even if the lost symbol D or the lost symbol E is drawn in the time saving state B, the same special symbol fluctuation pattern as when the lost symbol A is drawn is selected (see FIG. 54 (B)). ), When the lost symbol D or the lost symbol E is drawn in the time saving state B, a special symbol variation pattern different from that when the lost symbol A is drawn may be selected. With this configuration, the effect control microcomputer 91 can determine whether it is a special loss or a normal loss based on the data of the special figure fluctuation pattern, and can perform an effect different from the normal loss at the time of the special loss. However, from the viewpoint of preventing game delay, the length of the fluctuation time in the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the special loss should be about the same as the length of the fluctuation time in the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the normal loss (that is,). It is preferable to include a relatively short fluctuation time such as 13 seconds or 8 seconds).

<Other changes>
In the above embodiment, the mode (specific mode) of the striking instruction lamp 45 when notifying the right-handed hit is set as the lighting mode, but it is different from the mode (non-specific mode) of the striking instruction lamp 45 when notifying the left-handed striking. For example, another mode such as a blinking mode in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at predetermined time intervals may be used. Further, the mode (non-specific mode) of the striking instruction lamp 45 when notifying the left-handed hit is set as the extinguishing mode, but if it is different from the mode (specific mode) of the striking instruction lamp 45 when notifying the right-handed striking, Other modes such as blinking mode may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the striking method indicating lamp 45 is used as the striking method notifying means, but the striking method notifying means may not be a lamp device including an LED, for example, a liquid crystal display device, an electroluminescence display device, or the like. May be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the right flow path R2 is the first flow path and the left flow path R1 is the second flow path, but the right flow path R2 is the second flow path and the left flow path R1 is the first flow path. It may be used as a flow path of.

Further, in the above mode, the OP (opening) time and the ED (ending) time may be changed between the jackpot game based on the winning in the non-time saving state and the jackpot game based on the winning in the time saving state B. .. By setting the OP or ED to a length according to the game state, the production time and production content of the opening effect and the ending effect can be changed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the big hit is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the time saving state B (slight time saving state), it is configured to always shift to the RUSH effect mode (time saving state A with 6 times of time saving) after the big hit game. , The transition rate to the RUSH effect mode does not have to be 100%.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a special loss is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, the state is changed to the time saving state B (slight time saving state). A special loss may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration shifts to the time saving state B (slightly shortened state) based on the special loss, but it may be configured to shift to the time saving state B when a specific jackpot symbol is won. Further, when a specific small hit symbol is won, the time saving state B may be set after the end of the two-kind big hit game related to the winning. Further, it may be configured to shift to the time saving state B based on reaching the ceiling.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special loss functions substantially like a normal loss in the lottery of Special Figure 2 (if the time reduction flag is ON, the new time reduction state based on the special loss is not set). The configuration is such that the period in which the fluctuation (chance fluctuation) in FIG. 2 can be received ends, but the winning symbol (small hit symbol, jackpot symbol) in which the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a non-time saving state is shown in the lottery result of special figure 2. May be configured so that the period in which the fluctuation of the special figure 2 can be received ends by providing a non-time saving state after the big hit game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the winner is won in the CHANCE effect mode (slight time reduction state) is more likely to be set to a larger value than the case where the winner is won in the normal effect mode (non-time reduction state). On the other hand, the former has a higher transition rate to the time-saving state than the latter (for example, the former shifts to the time-saving state at a rate of 50% and shifts to the non-time-saving state at a rate of 50%, but the latter It may be configured to shift to a time saving state at a rate of 100%). That is, the difference in the benefits given to the player includes not only the magnitude of the number of time reductions but also whether or not to shift to the time reduction state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the machine is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer capable of executing a big hit game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, but is a so-called symbol probability changer or V. It may be another type of gaming machine such as a probabilistic machine. Even if the lottery of special figure 2 is a symbol probability change machine or V probability change machine that preferentially digests the lottery of special figure 1, the lottery result of special figure 2 does not include normal loss, and special loss is practically normal. If it functions like a loss, it is possible to connect from the end of the time saving state after the big hit game to the time saving state based on the special loss in the lottery of the special figure 2, and it is possible to provide a new game property.

Further, in the first to third forms, even if a special loss is pulled in the time saving state after the big hit game, if the time saving flag is ON, the time saving state according to the special loss is not controlled, but the time saving flag is set. Regardless of whether the flag is ON or OFF, when a special loss is drawn, the configuration may be such that the time saving state based on the special loss is shifted.

Further, in the above embodiment, the second easy-to-enter state in which the game ball is set to be more difficult to enter into the second start opening 21 than the first easy-to-enter state (time saving state A) is set to enter the second start opening 21. The ease of entry was set to a slight time reduction state (time reduction state B), which is not so different from the non-time reduction state. If the setting is difficult, the setting may be such that a prize can be expected to some extent in the second starting port 21. In this case, the game may be advanced by hitting right while the second ball is easy to enter.

Further, in the above embodiment, a gate that can be passed by left-handed is provided, and the so-called electric chew 22 is long-opened with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of about 1/100) in the non-time saving state or the time saving state B. May be good. With this configuration, it is possible to obtain an opportunity to draw a special loss based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 during the non-time saving state or the time saving state B, and it is possible to provide a new game property.

Further, in the above embodiment, two types of special loss of the lost symbol B and the lost symbol C are provided, but three or more types of special loss may be provided. Specifically, for example, the lost symbol X that triggers the transition to the minute time reduction state with 54 time reductions, the loss symbol Y that triggers the transition to the minute time reduction state with 104 time reductions, and the time reduction number 604 times. A lost symbol Z may be provided to trigger the transition to the minute time reduction state. In this configuration, in the CHANGE effect mode, the CHANGE remaining number display G3 may be first displayed as 50 times, and when it reaches 0 times, a success / failure effect (continuation effect) of whether or not to continue may be performed. .. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of time reductions is 604 times (a minute time reduction state that continues until the ceiling is reached) when the second success / failure effect (continuation effect) is successful. Therefore, it is expected that the game entertainment will be improved. Further, instead of performing a continuous effect every 50 times, as a configuration in which an addition effect (for example, 50 times addition, 550 times addition, etc.) is performed in which the display number is added before the CHANCE remaining number display G3 becomes 0 times. May be good.

In addition, at the timing when it is determined to be a special loss in the jackpot determination process (see step S1112 shown in FIG. 21), the number of time reductions according to the type of special loss and the game state (ONOFF of the time reduction flag) is set to make a special. When shifting to the time saving state based on the special loss when the special figure stop time related to the loss has elapsed, the configuration may be such that the time saving state is controlled to the time saving state set at the timing of the jackpot determination process. With this configuration, even if the same type of special loss is drawn, it is possible to set different time reduction times according to the game state at the time of executing the jackpot determination process, and diversification of the game can be expected.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R each include nine numerical symbols from "1" to "9", and in the normal effect mode set in the non-time saving state (normal game state), each effect symbol is used. Of the plurality of number symbols (effect symbols including numbers) constituting 8L, 8C, 8R, "3", "5" and "7" are regarded as advantageous symbols (effect symbols of advantageous mode), and "1" and "2" are used. "4" "6" "8" "9" are set as non-advantageous symbols (non-advantageous mode effect symbols), while in the CHANCE effect mode set in the time saving state B (slight time reduction state), each effect symbol 8L. All of the plurality of numerical symbols ("1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9") constituting, 8C, 8R were regarded as advantageous symbols (Fig.). 46, see FIG. 47). On the other hand, in the CHANCE effect mode set in the time reduction state B (slight time reduction state), in the normal effect mode in which a plurality of numerical symbols constituting each effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R are set in the non-time reduction state. Even if it is composed only of advantageous symbols, that is, the numerical symbols of "3", "5", and "7", and does not use the numerical symbols of "1", "2", "4", "6", "8", and "9". good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the advantageous mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is the golden mode of the basic image KG, and the non-advantageous mode is the white mode of the basic image KG. The mode can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the same daytime background image G10 is displayed in the normal effect mode (effect mode in the non-time saving state) and the CHANCE effect mode (effect mode in the minute time reduction state) (see FIG. 45). If the background images of both effect modes are composed of substantially common images, even if different images are used in some parts, they are included in "displaying a common background image". For example, the image of the sun in the CHANGE effect mode may be different from the image of the sun in the normal effect mode (for example, the color may be different), or the image of the left mountain in the CHANGE effect mode may be different from the image of the left mountain in the normal effect mode. It may be different from (for example, different shape).

Further, in the above embodiment, the various time reduction times can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered. Further, in the above embodiment, the number of ceilings can be appropriately changed as long as it does not interfere with the game. Further, in the above embodiment, the types and distribution rates of each big hit symbol, each small hit symbol, and each lost symbol can be appropriately changed as long as the game is not hindered. For example, the type of the small hit symbol that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 may be only one type (specifically, only the “small hit symbol a”) or three or more types.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery result of the special figure 1 may be provided with a jackpot symbol that is not controlled to the time saving state (that is, controlled to the non-time saving state) after the end of the jackpot game. For example, the jackpot symbol A may be a jackpot symbol that controls the non-time saving state.

Further, in the above mode, after the end of the RUSH effect mode, the mode shifts to the CHANGE effect mode (the effect mode in the minute time reduction state), and when the CHANGE effect mode ends, the normal effect mode (the effect mode in the normal game state) is returned to reach the ceiling. The remaining number display G4 is displayed. On the other hand, there may be a configuration in which a special loss is pulled during the normal effect mode (normal game state) to shift to the CHANCE effect mode (time reduction state). In this case, it is preferable to hide the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 and the cumulative fluctuation number display G5, and display the CHANCE remaining number display G3 and the band image G2 at the time of mode transition. Further, in this case, it is preferable that the lottery result of the special figure 1 includes a special loss that triggers the transition to the minute time reduction state.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a specific jackpot symbol is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the time saving state B (slight time saving state) may be set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 (first display) and the CHANCE remaining number display G3 (second display) are displayed at the same position on the display screen 7a, but are displayed at different positions. It may be configured.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the first display, the ceiling arrival remaining number display G4 is configured to display the number of remaining special map changes until reaching the ceiling as it is, but the number of special map changes until reaching the ceiling is performed. If it is possible to suggest (in other words, the time of reaching the ceiling, that is, the remaining period until reaching the ceiling), the first display does not have to display the number of changes in the special map as it is. Specifically, for example, it may be a meter or a progress bar that advances in response to a change in the special map and reaches the ceiling by reaching MAX (reaching 100%). In this case, the number of special map fluctuations until reaching the ceiling is suggested to the player depending on how long it takes for the meter and the progress bar to reach MAX. Further, for example, a predetermined icon (for example, a character image) may be configured to represent the arrival at the ceiling by moving from the start position to the goal position according to the execution of the special figure change. In this case, the number of special map fluctuations until the ceiling is reached is suggested to the player depending on how long it takes for the predetermined icon to reach the goal position. Also, for example, multiple icons (for example, star icons) are displayed, and the icons are hidden one by one according to the execution of the special figure change, and all the icons are hidden to reach the ceiling. It may be configured to represent. In this case, the number of displayed icons suggests to the player the number of times the special map changes until the ceiling is reached.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the second display, the CHANCE remaining number display G3 for displaying the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until the CHANCE effect mode (time saving state B) ends is performed as it is. If the number of special figure fluctuations until the end of the effect mode (in other words, the time when the CHANGE effect mode ends, that is, the remaining period until the end of the CHANGE effect mode) can be suggested, the second display is the special figure. The number of fluctuations does not have to be displayed as a number as it is. Specifically, for example, as in the case of the first display modification described above, the meter and the progress bar that progress in response to the special map change, and the predetermined icon that moves in response to the special map change. , It may be an icon whose display number changes according to the change of the special figure.

Further, in the above embodiment, the CHANGE remaining number display G3 is always displayed from the start to the end of the CHANGE effect mode (the effect mode set in the time saving state B), but the CHANGE remaining number display G3 is displayed in the CHANGE effect mode. There may be a period of no time. That is, in the CHANCE effect mode, there may be a period that does not suggest the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until the end. In this case, for example, it is configured so that it is possible to shift to a plurality of time reduction states B (slight time reduction states) in which the number of time reductions is different from each other, and the number of remaining CHANCEs is displayed until the remaining number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number regardless of the time reduction state B. The configuration may be such that G3 is not displayed and the CHANCE remaining number display G3 is displayed after the predetermined number is reached. With such a configuration, in the early stage of the time saving state B, it is possible to make it impossible to know how many times the time saving state B is controlled, and it is expected that the hobby of the game will be improved. When a period during which the CHANGE remaining number display G3 is not displayed is provided, the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until the CHANGE effect mode (time reduction state B) ends is not suggested during this period, but the CHANGE effect mode (time reduction) is provided. A predetermined display suggesting that the state B) may be performed. Examples of the predetermined display include the display of a character image of "chance remaining? Times" and the display of a character image of "chance".

Further, in the first to third modes, when the time saving flag is ON (when the time saving state is set) at the control timing to the time saving state B (slight time saving state) based on the special loss, the setting of the gaming state is changed. (See steps S1710 to S1715 shown in Fig. 26-2), but the time saving flag is ON at the control timing to the time saving state B based on the special loss. However, it may be configured to control the time saving state B. In this case, the time saving state A being set may be immediately terminated and the time saving state B may be shifted to, or the remaining time saving number of the time saving state A and the time saving number set in the time saving state B may be compared. If the former ≥ the latter, the time saving state A remains, but if the former <the latter, the time saving state B may be shifted. If the configuration is such that when the number of time reductions set in the time reduction state B is larger than the remaining number of time reductions in the time reduction state A, the process shifts to the time reduction state B, the time reduction state A is immediately terminated and the time reduction state B is set. It may be configured to shift, or it may be configured to shift to the time saving state B after continuing the time saving state A for the remaining time saving number of times. Further, in this case, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state B may be the original number of time reductions in the time reduction state B, or may be the number of times the remaining number of time reductions in the time reduction state A is subtracted from the original number of time reductions in the time reduction state B. good.

Further, in the above embodiment, although it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, it may be a type of gaming machine other than the type 1 type 2 mixer such as a so-called "ST machine" or "probability variation loop machine". In the case of an ST machine or a probabilistic loop machine, it may be a so-called "design probabilistic machine" in which the transition to a high probability state with a high jackpot winning probability is determined based on the type of special symbol won, or a V attacker (specific area). It may be a so-called "V probability change machine" in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the passage to the specific area in the large winning device). Even when a gaming machine of a type other than such a type 1 / type 2 mixer is configured to be able to draw a special loss (time saving loss), it is possible to provide a new game property that has never existed before. In the case of a symbol probability change machine or a V probability change machine, for example, a gaming state (low probability non-time saving state) in which a low probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is low and a non-time saving state corresponds to a normal gaming state.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer, but depending on the playability to be realized, it may be a so-called honey mono (type 2 machine) without a type 1 big hit. That is, neither the lottery of the special figure 1 nor the lottery of the special figure 2 may be configured to win the so-called "direct hit jackpot".

Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called "direct hit jackpot" can be won based on the lottery of special figure 2, but the "direct hit jackpot" cannot be won based on the lottery of special figure 2, that is, special figure 2. The jackpot based on the lottery may be composed of only two types of jackpots.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the opening control of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that V passage always occurs. It was configured. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the opening control of the second big winning opening 35 and the operation control of the distribution member 71 are performed so that the V may pass but the V may not pass. If the configuration to be performed (that is, the timing when the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state and the timing for winning the second large winning opening 35 match well, the passage to the specific area 39 occurs, but if they do not match, the passage to the specific area 39 occurs. It may be configured so that the passage of the above does not occur).

Further, in the above embodiment, the opening pattern of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is the opening pattern in which the game ball winning the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing (FIG. 37 (FIG. 37). b) and (c)). However, as long as you are playing correctly (as long as you continue to hit right), if you can always cause passage to the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game that won the second big winning opening 35 It does not have to be an open pattern in which all of the spheres can pass through the specific area 39. Specifically, for example, an opening pattern in which 0.1-second opening is repeated 12 times is used, and the game ball that has won a prize at the time of opening 1 to 9 times passes through the specific area 39, but at the time of opening 10 to 12 times. The winning game ball may be configured to pass through the non-specific area 70. That is, the opening pattern for passing may be an opening pattern in which it is possible to win a prize in the second special winning opening 35 and at least one of the game balls winning in the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39. In addition, in the case of the opening pattern as in this modification example, the opening / closing member of the second big winning device is as follows so that the game ball can easily win the second big winning opening 35 at each opening. It is good to set it to. That is, it is possible to advance and retreat back and forth, and it is preferable to use an advance / retreat type in which the second major winning opening is closed when the player is moving forward and the second major winning opening is opened when the player is retreating backward. Then, the game ball flowing down the right flow path R2 may be arranged so as to roll on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. Then, the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the opening / closing member is increased (for example, as a surface using a member having a high elastic force such as rubber) so that the game ball slowly rolls on the upper surface of the opening / closing member. It is good. Alternatively, a protrusion for slowing the rolling speed of the game ball may be provided on the passage of the game ball having the upper surface of the opening / closing member as the floor surface.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 39 is configured to be opened according to a predetermined operation pattern controlled by time based on the start time of the small hit game (see FIG. 37). On the other hand, when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 reaches a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, one ball), the specific area 39 is opened (passing allowed state). It may be configured. In this case, in the special 2V passing small hit, the number of winning balls that trigger the operation may be set to, for example, "1". In this way, the winning ball to the second large winning opening 35 can be passed to the specific area 39 at the time of the special 2V passing small hit. Even if the distribution member 71 is configured to operate based on the number of winning balls that trigger the operation, it is still possible to switch the passage of the specific area 39 at a predetermined timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the determination using the jackpot random number is a loss and the result of the determination using the symbol type random number is the lost symbol B or the lost symbol C, the time is shortened without executing the jackpot game. It was configured to be controlled. On the other hand, a random number (time saving random number) for a lottery (time saving lottery) as to whether or not to control the time saving state is separately acquired, and the time saving random number is used before the start of the variable display of the special symbol. It may be configured to perform a lottery (determination of whether or not to shorten the time). In this case, the time saving lottery may be performed before or after the determination of whether or not it is a big hit. Further, in the case of the configuration in which the time-saving lottery is performed, the time-saving lottery may be performed using a jackpot random number or a symbol-type random number instead of the time-saving random number.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the special figure 2 hold (second special figure hold) is set to "4", but the upper limit storage number of the special figure 2 hold can be changed as appropriate. Further, as long as it does not interfere with the game, a configuration without the special figure 2 hold, that is, a configuration in which the upper limit storage number of the special figure 2 hold is "0" may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the upper limit number of executions (time reduction number) of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state is the total upper limit counted regardless of whether the variation display of the special figure 1 is executed or the variation display of the special figure 2 is executed. Although the number of executions is set, apart from this total upper limit number of executions, the special figure 1 upper limit number of executions for which only the variable display of special figure 1 is counted, and the special figure 2 for which only the variable display of special figure 2 is counted. An upper limit of the number of executions may be set, and the time saving state may be terminated when any of the times is satisfied. The upper limit execution count of Special Figure 1 and the upper limit execution count of Special Figure 2 can be set to different values from the total upper limit execution count. Further, without setting the total upper limit execution number, the special figure 1 upper limit execution number and the special figure 2 upper limit execution number are provided, and the time saving state is configured to end when any of the times is satisfied, or the special figure 2 Only the upper limit number of executions may be provided, and the time saving state may be terminated when this number of executions is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the jackpot game (including the type 2 jackpot game) is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is better than the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1. The configuration is such that the benefits that the player can obtain are large, but the reverse or the same may be used. In addition, the benefits that can be acquired by the player include the amount of prize balls that can be acquired in the jackpot game and various settings related to the game state after the jackpot game (whether or not it is controlled in the time saving state, and it is controlled in the time saving state). The number of time reductions when this is done, etc.) is included.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display unit for performing the variation effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (display screen 7a of the image display device 7), but it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. good. For example, in a configuration including a sub display device in addition to the image display device 7 as the main display device, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely produced on the display screen of the main display device, and the sub display device is provided. The small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 may be configured to be varied on the display screen. A touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 50, and the liquid crystal display device on the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number is used. It may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, a type of a lost symbol, a presence or absence of reach, and a type of a variation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

11. Inventions disclosed herein The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [form for carrying out the invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A4. Further, the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B6. Further, the invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C7. Further, the invention D is a general term for the following inventions D1 to D7. Further, the invention E is a general term for the following inventions E1 to E6. Further, the invention F is a general term for the following inventions F1 to F3.

Invention A1:
A determination means (big hit determination process by the game control microcomputer 81) that performs a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process), and
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process, a jackpot game execution means (processing related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and
A game state control means (game state by a game control microcomputer 81) that can be controlled to a ball entry easy state (time saving state) set so that the game ball can easily enter the variable start port (second start port 21) than in the normal game state. Processing related to the setting of), and
The easy ball entry state includes a first ball entry easy state (time saving state A (normal time saving state)) and a setting in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the variable start opening than in the first ball entry easy state. 2 There is a state where it is easy to enter the ball (time saving state B (slight time saving state)).
The game state control means
Controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to the first ball entry easy state (time saving state A), and
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result (special loss), it is possible to control the second ball entry easy state (time saving state B) without going through the jackpot game. can be,
The jackpot game was executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal gaming state, and the jackpot game was executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1), characterized in that the benefits given to the player may differ depending on the case (see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result, it is controlled to the second easy entry state, and the jackpot game is executed from the second easy entry state. May be given different benefits from when the jackpot game is executed from the normal game state, so that the game is diversified and the game entertainment is improved.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state, rather than the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal gaming state. In this case, the privilege given to the player is likely to be large (the number of time reductions is likely to be set to a large value, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the second easy-to-enter state is more likely to be given a greater privilege than the normal gaming state, it is possible to raise the interest in the second easy-to-enter state. The entertainment of the game is improved.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2.
A special winning opening opening means (processing related to opening the large winning opening by the game control microcomputer 81) for opening the special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) based on the result of the predetermined determination process is provided.
The jackpot game executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot game can be executed based on the fact that the game ball winning the special winning opening has passed through the specific area (39).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second easy-to-enter state is set in the gaming machine (so-called type 1 and type 2 mixing machine) capable of executing the jackpot game based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area in the special winning opening. By providing the machine, it is possible to provide a new type 1 type 2 type mixer having a new game property in which a privilege different from that in the normal gaming state is given when the second ball is easily entered.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to the invention A3.
A symbol display control means (processing related to special symbol variation by the game control microcomputer 81) for displaying variation of the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the predetermined determination process is provided.
The game state control means
When the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol in the easy entry state reaches a predetermined upper limit execution number, the control to the easy entry state is terminated.
When the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state, the upper limit number of executions is set to a specific number of times (6 times) at the first ratio (50%). Controlled to the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A),
When the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy ball entry state, the upper limit execution is performed at a second ratio (100%) different from the first ratio. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of times is controlled to the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A) in which the specified number of times (6 times) is set.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second ball entry easy state is set in the gaming machine (so-called type 1 and type 2 mixing machine) capable of executing the jackpot game based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area in the special winning opening. By providing the game state, it is possible to provide a game state in which the upper limit of the number of executions shifts to the first easy-to-enter state with a specific number of times, with a probability different from the normal game state, and it is expected that the game interest will be improved.

Invention B1:
A determination means (big hit determination process by the game control microcomputer 81) that performs a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process), and
A game state control means (game state by a game control microcomputer 81) that can be controlled to a ball entry easy state (time saving state) set so that the game ball can easily enter the variable start port (second start port 21) than in the normal game state. Processing related to the setting of), and
The result of the predetermined determination process based on the entry into the variable starting opening includes a hit (small hit) that triggers the opening of the special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) and a big hit game that is advantageous to the player. It is characterized in that it includes a special loss that triggers the control of the easy-to-enter state without going through the above-mentioned, and does not include a normal loss that is different from the above-mentioned hit and the special loss (see FIGS. 7 and 9). Gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the result of the determination process based on the entry into the variable starting port, which makes it easy to enter the ball in the easy entry state, usually does not include the loss, so even if the hit cannot be drawn. , It is possible to provide a new game property of shifting to a state where it is easy to enter a ball based on a special loss.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
The easy ball entry state includes a first ball entry easy state (time saving state A (normal time saving state)) and a setting in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the variable start opening than in the first ball entry easy state. 2 There is a state where it is easy to enter the ball (time saving state B (slight time saving state)).
The game state control means
The game state after the end of the jackpot game may be controlled to the first ball entry easy state.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the result of the predetermined determination process based on the entry of a ball into the variable starting port is the special loss, the control may be performed to the second easy entry state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the easy-to-enter state in which the ball enters as a result of pulling a special loss in the judgment process based on the entry into the variable start-up opening is relatively difficult to enter the second easy-to-enter ball. It is a state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from becoming too large, while making the game easy to enter the ball based on the special loss even if the hit cannot be drawn.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to the invention B2.
The jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state, rather than the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal gaming state. In this case, the privilege given to the player is likely to be large (the number of time reductions is likely to be set to a large value, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the determination process in the second easy-to-enter state is the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the determination process in the normal gaming state. Since the profit of the player is likely to be larger than that of the player, the player's interest in being in the second easy-to-enter state is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3.
The special winning opening is provided with a specific area (39) through which the winning game ball can pass.
The jackpot game is a gaming machine characterized in that it may be executed based on the passage of a gaming ball through the specific area.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine capable of performing a big hit game based on the passage of the game ball through a specific area in the special winning opening, the first ball entry is easy after the big hit game. When controlled, even if a hit cannot be drawn based on the entry into the variable starting port, the second easy entry state can be controlled, so that the first easy entry state is followed by a normal gaming state. An advantageous game will be provided. Therefore, it is possible to make a player who has stopped the game immediately after returning from the easy-to-enter state to the normal gaming state to think that the game will be continued because the second easy-to-enter state. It is possible to make a gaming machine with a high operating rate.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to the invention B4.
A symbol display control means (processing related to special symbol variation by the game control microcomputer 81) for displaying variation of the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the predetermined determination process is provided.
The game state control means
When the number of executions of the variation display of the identification symbol in the easy entry state reaches a predetermined upper limit execution number, the control to the easy entry state is terminated.
When the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal game state, the upper limit number of executions is set to a specific number of times (6 times) at the first ratio (50%). Controlled to the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A),
When the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second easy ball entry state, the upper limit execution is performed at a second ratio (100%) different from the first ratio. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of times is controlled to the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A) in which the specified number of times (6 times) is set.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine capable of performing a big hit game based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area in the special winning opening, a second ball entry easy state is provided. It is possible to provide a gaming state in which the upper limit of the number of executions is a specific number of times to enter the first easy-to-enter state with a probability different from that of the normal gaming state, and it is expected that the gaming interest will be improved.

Invention B6:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B5.
The game state control means
When the normal gaming state is set at the control timing for the easy entry state based on the special loss, the control is performed to the easy entry state (if the time reduction flag is OFF (in step S1710 of FIG. 26-1). YES) Special loss (while turning on the time saving flag based on the loss symbol B, loss symbol C),
If the ball is in the easy-to-enter state at the control timing based on the special loss, the setting of the gaming state is not changed (if the time reduction flag is not OFF (NO in step S1710 in FIG. 26-1). ) A gaming machine characterized by special loss (the time saving flag is not turned on even if the loss symbol B and the loss symbol C) are drawn).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the ball is already in the easy-to-enter state at the control timing to the easy-to-enter state based on the special loss, the setting of the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, while providing a new game property that even if the easy-to-enter state ends and the normal game state is returned, the easy-to-enter state is set again, the easy entry that has already been set by pulling a special loss is provided. It is possible to prevent the benefits of the condition from being compromised.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, whether or not it is a big hit is determined on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. Judgment A jackpot judgment is made. When the jackpot determination is made, the variable display of the special symbol that notifies the result of the jackpot determination is performed. When the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. Then, in the gaming machine according to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, after the jackpot game is executed, the game ball is in a time-saving state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the variable start opening that can be opened and closed than in the normal gaming state (non-time-saving state). Sometimes. However, there is still room for improvement in the game machine, which may be in a game state in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal game state, in order to improve the game interest.

The invention A described above relates to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, "In the easy-to-enter state, the first easy-to-enter state and the variable starting port rather than the first easy-to-enter state". There is a second easy-to-enter state in which the game ball is difficult to enter, and the game state control means controls the game state after the end of the jackpot game to the first easy-to-enter state, and a predetermined determination. When the result of the process is a specific determination result, it is possible to control the second ball entry easy state without going through the jackpot game, and based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal gaming state. The privilege given to the player may differ depending on whether the jackpot game is executed or the jackpot game is executed based on the result of a predetermined determination process in the second easy-to-enter state. " Is different. Further, the invention B described above relates to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88893, "The result of a predetermined determination process based on the entry into the variable starting opening is an opportunity to open the special winning opening. The difference is that it includes a hit and a special loss that triggers the player to be controlled to be in an easy-to-enter state without going through a big hit game that is advantageous to the player, and does not include a normal loss that is different from a hit or a special loss. " is doing. Thereby, each of the inventions A to B can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provide an action effect).

Invention C1:
A determination means (big hit determination process by the game control microcomputer 81) that performs a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process), and
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a hit, the effect control means (effect control microcomputer 91) for displaying the effect symbol (8L, 8C, 8R) in a predetermined stop mode (doublet) is provided. ,
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a hit, the first privilege (big hit game and time reduction state A with one time reduction number) is given, and the first privilege is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege. There are times when 2 benefits (big hit game and time saving state A with 6 times of time saving) are given.
In the display mode of the effect symbol, a non-advantageous mode in which the first privilege may be given when the stop display is performed in the predetermined stop mode (display mode in which the basic image KG is white, FIG. 46). (Numerical pattern such as "1" shown) and an advantageous mode in which it is determined that the second privilege is granted when the stop display is performed in the predetermined stop mode (the display mode in which the basic image KG is gold, FIG. 46). There are numerical symbols such as "7" shown in the above and numerical symbols from "1" to "9" shown in FIG. 47).
If the result of the predetermined determination process in the first gaming state (non-time saving state (normal gaming state)) is a hit, the first privilege is also granted and the second privilege is granted. On the other hand, if the result of the predetermined determination process in the second gaming state (time saving state B (slight time saving state)) different from the first gaming state is a hit, the second privilege is granted. Although it may be granted, the first benefit is not granted (see FIG. 8).
The effect symbol that is variablely displayed in the first effect mode (normal effect mode) set in the first gaming state includes both the effect symbol of the advantageous mode and the effect symbol of the non-advantageous mode (FIG. 46). (See), the effect symbols that are variablely displayed in the second effect mode (CHANGE effect mode) set in the second gaming state include the effect symbols of the advantageous mode, but the effect symbols of the non-advantageous mode are A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1), which is not included (see FIG. 47).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second gaming state in which it is determined that the second privilege will be granted if hit, the effect symbols that are variablely displayed are limited to the effect symbols of the advantageous mode, and the effect symbols of the non-advantageous mode are used. It is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the second privilege is always granted if the player wins the game.

Invention C2:
The gaming machine according to the invention C1.
The effect executing means is
Multiple types of production symbols (number symbols "1" to "9") are displayed in a variable manner.
In the first effect mode (normal effect mode), a part of the plurality of types of effect symbols (numerical symbols of "3", "5", and "7") is displayed in the advantageous mode, and the plurality of effect symbols are displayed. Other parts (number symbols of "1", "2", "4", "6", "8", "9") different from the above part of the types of effect symbols are displayed in the non-advantageous manner. On the other hand (see Fig. 46),
In the second effect mode (CHANGE effect mode), all of the plurality of types of effect symbols (numerical symbols "1" to "9") are displayed in the advantageous mode (see FIG. 47). A featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in both the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the types of the effect symbols that are variablely displayed are not reduced, the non-advantageous mode effect symbols are eliminated, and only the advantageous mode effect symbols are used. It is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort by reducing the types of the effect symbols.

Invention C3:
The gaming machine according to the invention C2.
The effect executing means has a common background image (daytime background image G10, FIGS. 45A) (B) in both the first effect mode (normal effect mode) and the second effect mode (CHANGE effect mode). ) Is displayed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player misunderstands that displaying the background image common to the first gaming state even in the second gaming state is advantageous in a sense other than the determination of the second privilege if it is hit. It is possible to suppress this.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C3.
A game state control means (game by a game control microcomputer 81) that can be controlled to a ball entry easy state (time saving state) set so that the game ball can easily enter the variable start opening (second start opening 21) than in the normal game state. (Processing related to state setting)
The easy ball entry state includes a first ball entry easy state (time saving state A (normal time saving state)) and a setting in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the variable start opening than in the first ball entry easy state. 2 There is a state where it is easy to enter the ball (time saving state B (slight time saving state)).
The first gaming state is the normal gaming state.
The second gaming state is a gaming machine characterized in that the second gaming state is easy to enter.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player recognizes the significance of providing the second easy-to-enter state in which it is more difficult to enter the variable starting port than the first easy-to-enter state by the above-mentioned aspect of the effect symbol. It is possible to make it.

Invention C5:
The gaming machine according to the invention C4.
The gaming state control means may control the second easy ball entry state (may be controlled to the time saving state B based on a special loss) without going through a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. A featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the player may shift to the second easy-to-enter state without going through the jackpot game.

Invention C6:
The gaming machine according to the invention C4 or the invention C5.
Special winning opening opening means (large winning by game control microcomputer 81) capable of opening the special winning opening (second big winning opening 35) based on the result of the predetermined determination process based on the entry into the variable starting opening. Processing related to opening the mouth) and
Regarding execution of a jackpot game by a jackpot game execution means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game ball winning the special winning opening has passed through the specific area (39). Processing), and a gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the gaming machine that executes the jackpot game based on the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area in the special winning opening, a new game property is provided by providing the second easy-to-enter state. Can be provided.

Invention C7:
The gaming machine according to the invention C6.
The game state control means ends the control to the easy entry state when the number of executions of the symbol change in the easy entry state reaches the upper limit execution number.
The first privilege includes control to the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A) in which the upper limit number of executions is set to the first value (for example, once).
The second privilege includes control to the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A) in which the upper limit number of executions is set to a second value (for example, 6 times) larger than the first value. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the gaming machine (so-called type 1 and type 2 mixing machine) that executes a big hit game based on the passage of the game ball to a specific area in the special winning opening, the second ball entry easy state is set. If it hits, it becomes possible to enter the game state in which it is confirmed that the player enters the first easy-to-enter state in which the upper limit of the number of executions is large, and it is possible to provide a new game property.

Invention C8:
The gaming machine according to the invention C6.
The game state control means ends the control to the easy entry state when the number of executions of the symbol change in the easy entry state reaches the upper limit execution number.
The first privilege does not include control to the first easy entry state,
The second privilege includes control to the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A) in which the upper limit number of executions is a specific number of times (for example, 6 times).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the gaming machine (so-called type 1 and type 2 mixing machine) that executes the big hit game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the special winning opening, the second ball entry easy state is set. If it hits, it becomes possible to enter a gaming state in which it is confirmed that the player enters the first easy-to-enter state in which the upper limit of the number of executions is a specific number of times, and it is possible to provide a new game property.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, whether or not it is a big hit is determined on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. Judgment A jackpot judgment is made. When the jackpot determination is made, the variable display of the special symbol that notifies the result of the jackpot determination is performed. When the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. In the gaming machine according to JP-A-2018-88893, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed when the variation display of the special symbol is performed. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed in a stop mode showing the result of the jackpot determination. However, there is still room for improvement in the gaming machine that notifies the determination result by stopping and displaying the effect symbol in order to improve the gaming interest.

The invention C described above is the first privilege for the pachinko / pachislot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, "for the pachinko / pachislot machines that are variablely displayed in the first pachinko / pachislot mode set in the first gaming state". While the production symbol in an advantageous mode in which it is determined that the second privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the player is granted, and the production symbol in the non-advantageous mode in which the first privilege may be granted are included, the first 2 The effect symbols that are variablely displayed in the second effect mode set in the gaming state include the effect symbols of the advantageous mode, but do not include the effect symbols of the non-advantageous mode. " Thereby, each invention of the invention C can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (playing an action effect).

Invention D1:
A determination means (big hit determination process by the game control microcomputer 81) that performs a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process), and
A symbol variation means (process related to special symbol variation by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing symbol variation in which an identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the predetermined determination process is stopped and displayed via variation display.
A gaming state that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (time saving state A) that is set so that the game ball can easily enter the variable starting port (second starting port 21) rather than the non-specific gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state B). Control means (processing related to setting the game state by the game control microcomputer 81) and
It is provided with an effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 91) capable of executing an effect using an effect means including a predetermined display means (image display device 7).
The game state control means may control the game state to the specific game state based on the symbol variation being performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 610 times).
The effect executing means has a first display (ceiling remaining number of times display G4, FIG. 45 (B), which suggests the number of times the symbol variation is executed until the number of times the symbol variation is executed reaches the predetermined number of times in the non-specific gaming state. )) Can be displayed on the display means (pachinko gaming machine 1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first display is made in the non-specific gaming state, so that the player is shown how many times the symbol change is performed to be controlled to the specific gaming state. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Invention D2:
The gaming machine according to the invention D1.
The effect executing means is
In the non-specific gaming state, when the effect is executed in the first effect mode (normal effect mode), and in the second effect mode (CHANGE effect mode) different from the first effect mode. There are times when the production is performed,
In the case of the first effect mode, the first display may be displayed on the display means.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the case of the second effect mode, the first display is not displayed on the display means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first display, which is not performed in the second effect mode, can be performed in the first effect mode, thereby improving the gaming interest in the first effect mode. Is possible.

Invention D3:
The gaming machine according to the invention D2.
When the effect executing means is in the second effect mode (CHANGE effect mode), the second display (CHANGE remaining) suggesting the number of times the symbol variation is executed until the second effect mode is terminated. A gaming machine characterized in that the number display G3 (FIG. 45 (A)) is displayed on the display means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second effect mode, a second display suggesting the number of times until the effect mode ends is made, whereas in the gaming machine having this configuration, the second effect mode is in progress. Since the first display is not displayed, the display regarding the number of times is simpler than the configuration in which the first display and the second display are performed at the same time, and the player is less likely to be confused.

Invention D4:
The gaming machine according to the invention D3.
The effect executing means responds to a change from one of the first effect mode (normal effect mode) and the second effect mode (CHANGE effect mode) to the other, and the first display (ceiling remaining number of times). A gaming machine characterized in that one of the display G4) and the second display (CHANGE remaining number display G3) is hidden and the other is displayed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second effect mode is changed to the first effect mode, the second display ends and the first display is started, or the first effect mode is changed to the first. When changing to the production mode of 2, the first display ends and the second display starts. Therefore, even if the production mode changes, the player can grasp the number of symbol fluctuations as the next guideline, and the player is motivated to play. It is possible to prevent the suppression of.

Invention D5:
The gaming machine according to the invention D3 or the invention D4.
The non-specific game state includes a first non-specific game state (non-time saving state (normal game state)) and a setting in which the game ball is easier to enter the variable start opening than in the first non-specific game state. 2 There is a non-specific game state (time saving state B (slight time saving state)),
The effect executing means is
In the case of the first non-specific gaming state, the first effect mode (normal effect mode) is set.
A gaming machine characterized in that when it is in the second non-specific gaming state, it is set to the second effect mode (CHANGE effect mode).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second non-specific gaming state is set, the second effect mode is set and the second display is made. Therefore, the player can determine how long the second non-specific gaming state will continue. It is possible to make them recognize.

Invention D6:
The gaming machine according to the invention D5.
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the second non-specific gaming state, rather than the case where the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the first non-specific gaming state. The gaming machine is characterized in that when the jackpot game is executed, the privilege given to the player is likely to be large (the number of time reductions is likely to be set to a large value, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second non-specific gaming state is more likely to be given a larger privilege than the first non-specific gaming state, so that the interest in becoming the second non-specific gaming state can be increased. It will be possible, and it is expected that the interest in pachinko will improve.

Invention D7:
The gaming machine according to the invention D5 or the invention D6.
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result (special loss, see FIG. 9), the gaming state control means does not go through a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and the second non-specific game. A gaming machine characterized in that it may be controlled to a state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the game may be shifted to the second non-specific gaming state even if the jackpot game is not executed. Therefore, the game should be advanced while expecting the transition to the second non-specific gaming state. Is possible, and it is expected that the game will be improved.

Invention E1:
A variable start port (second start port 21) provided in the first flow path (right flow path R2) in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
The other starting port (first starting port 20) provided in the second flow path (left flow path R1) different from the first flow path in the game area, and
Judgment means (process related to determination of jackpot, etc. by the game control microcomputer 81) that performs a predetermined determination process (big hit determination process, see FIG. 21) based on the ball entering the variable start port or the other start port.
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process, a jackpot game execution means (processing related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and
A game state control means (a game state by a game control microcomputer 81) that can be controlled to a ball entry easy state (time reduction state) in which a game ball is set to be easier to enter into the variable start port than in a normal game state (non-time reduction state). Processing related to settings) and
It is equipped with a striking method notification means (striking method instruction lamp 45) capable of notifying the striking method.
The easy ball entry state includes a first ball entry easy state (time saving state A (normal time saving state)) and a setting in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the variable start opening than in the first ball entry easy state. 2 There is a state where it is easy to enter the ball (time saving state B (slight time saving state)).
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result (special loss), the game state control means can control the second ball entry easy state without going through the jackpot game. Yes (see Figure 9),
In the first easy-to-enter state, the hitting method notifying means notifies a specific hitting method (right-handed) of flowing a game ball into the first flow path (right-handed notification mode, lighting mode). On the other hand, in the second easy-to-enter state, the gaming machine is not controlled in the specific mode (pachinko gaming machine 1).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the ball is easily entered into the variable starting port provided in the first flow path and the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result. In some cases, it is more difficult to enter the variable starting port than in the first easy-to-enter state, but when the first easy-to-enter state is reached. However, the specific striking method aiming at the first flow path is notified by the striking method notification means, and the specific striking method is not notified even when the second ball entry easy state is reached. Therefore, the notification of the hitting method suitable for each easy-to-enter state is made, and it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the hitting method. As a result, it is expected that the game entertainment will be improved.

Invention E2:
The gaming machine according to the invention E1.
In the second easy-to-enter state, the hitting method notifying means notifies a non-specific hitting method (left-handed) of causing a game ball to flow down to the second flow path (left flow path R1) (left-handed hitting). A gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled in a left-handed notification mode and an extinguishing mode).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the optimum hitting method is notified by the hitting method notification means even in the second easy-to-enter state, so that it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the hitting method.

Invention E3:
The gaming machine according to the invention E2.
The hitting method notification means is a gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled to the non-specific mode (light-off mode) even in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the second easy-to-enter state, the hitting method notification means notifies that the same hitting method as in the normal game state should be performed. It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that winning may be expected frequently.

Invention E4:
The gaming machine according to the invention E2 or the invention E3.
The hitting method notification means has the specific mode (lighting mode) in response to the end of the first easy ball entry state (time saving state A) and control to the second easy ball entry state (time saving state B). ) Is changed to the non-specific mode (light-off mode) (see FIG. 36).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first easy-to-enter state in which the ball can easily enter the variable start port provided in the first flow path, and the second one in which it is more difficult to enter the variable start port. 2 Both of the easy-to-enter states are easy-to-enter states, but when the first easy-to-enter state is changed to the second easy-to-enter state, the mode of the hitting method notification means is changed to make a correct hit. Since the player is shown, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting.

Invention E5:
The gaming machine according to any one of the inventions E2 to E4.
The specific determination result includes a first specific determination result (loss symbol B) and a second specific determination result (loss symbol C) different from the first specific determination result.
The second easy ball entry state includes a specific second easy ball entry state (time saving state B) and a non-specific second ball entry easy state (time saving state C) different from the specific second ball entry easy state. , See Fig. 50)
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, the game state control means controls the specific second ball entry easy state, and the result of the predetermined determination process is the said. If it is the second specific determination result, it is controlled to the non-specific second ball entry easy state.
The hitting method notification means is controlled to the non-specific mode (left-handed hitting notification mode, extinguishing mode) regardless of whether the specific second ball entry easy state or the non-specific second ball entry easy state. (See FIG. 51 (D)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there are a plurality of second easy-to-enter states in the second easy-to-enter state that is transferred without going through the jackpot game, and in each case, a non-specific way of hitting is required. It is possible to provide a new game feature. Further, in either case, since the non-specific hitting method is notified by the hitting method notification means, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the hitting method.

Invention E6:
The gaming machine according to any one of the inventions E1 to E4.
The specific determination result includes a first specific determination result (loss symbol B) and a second specific determination result (loss symbol C) different from the first specific determination result.
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, the gaming state control means controls the second ball entry easy state (time saving state B) without going through the jackpot game. When the result of the predetermined determination process is the second specific determination result, it is possible to control the first ball entry easy state (time saving state A, see FIG. 52) without going through the jackpot game. A featured gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there are times when the player shifts to the second easy ball entry state without going through the jackpot game, and there are times when the player shifts to the first ball entry easy state without going through the jackpot game. Since the notification means notifies the optimum hitting method for each type of easy-to-enter ball state, it is possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in hitting the ball.

Invention F1:
Judgment means (processing related to determination of jackpot, etc. by the game control microcomputer 81) for performing predetermined determination processing (big hit determination processing, see FIG. 21), and
Based on the result of the predetermined determination process, a jackpot game execution means (processing related to execution of the jackpot game by the game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and
A game state control means (for game control) that can be controlled to an easy entry state (time reduction state) in which the game ball is set to be easier to enter into the variable start opening (second start opening 21) than in the normal game state (non-time reduction state). Processing related to the setting of the game state by the microcomputer 81)
The easy ball entry state includes a first ball entry easy state (time saving state A (normal time saving state)) and a setting in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the variable start opening than in the first ball entry easy state. 2 There is a state where it is easy to enter the ball (time saving state B (slight time saving state)).
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result (special loss), the game state control means can control the second ball entry easy state without going through the jackpot game. can be,
The control to the second easy-to-enter state based on the specific determination result is performed in the normal gaming state, but not in the first easy-to-enter state (see FIG. 26-2). A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there are a first easy-to-enter state as an easy-to-enter state and a second easy-to-enter state in which it is more difficult to enter the variable starting port. In the first ball entry easy state, even if a specific determination result that triggers the control to the second ball entry easy state is subtracted in the state, the second ball entry easy state is not set. The profits from this are not impaired. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment as compared with the configuration in which the second ball entry easy state is set.

Invention F2:
The gaming machine according to the invention F1.
The specific determination result (special loss) includes a first specific determination result (loss symbol D) and a second specific determination result (loss symbol E) different from the first specific determination result. Is included (see Figure 53),
The game state control means
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, it can be controlled to the first ball entry easy state (time saving state A) without going through the jackpot game.
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the second specific determination result, it is possible to control the second ball entry easy state (time saving state B) without going through the jackpot game.
The control to the first easy-to-enter state based on the first specific determination result is performed in the normal gaming state, but not in the second easy-to-enter state (FIG. 55, FIG. (See FIG. 56).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the jackpot game is not executed, if the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, it is easy to enter the first ball into the variable starting opening. Although it is controlled by the state, if the second specific determination result is obtained before the first specific determination result is obtained, it is easier to enter the ball into the variable starting port than in the first easy entry state. It is possible to provide a new game property in which the second easy-to-enter state is reached, and during that time, even if the first specific determination result is obtained, the first easy-to-enter state is not controlled. As a result, it is expected that the game entertainment will be improved.

Invention F3:
The gaming machine according to the invention F2.
The predetermined determination process in the second easy ball entry state (time saving state B) is higher than the case where the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the predetermined determination process in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). A gaming machine characterized in that when the jackpot game is executed based on the result, the privilege given to the player is likely to be large (the number of time reductions is likely to be set to a large value, see FIG. 8).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the second ball entry is easy, the second ball entry is easy because the privilege when the jackpot game is executed is larger than that in the normal game state. There will be some benefit to being in a state, and the entertainment of the game will be improved.

Invention F4:
The gaming machine according to any one of the inventions F1 to F3.
The first easy ball entry state (time saving state A) is a gaming state in which ball entry into the variable starting port is easy.
The second easy ball entry state (time saving state B) is a gaming state in which it is not substantially easy to enter the ball into the variable starting port (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second easy-to-enter state does not mean that the ball can enter the variable starting port as frequently as the first easy-to-enter state, and is substantially the normal gaming state. As described above, it is a gaming state in which it is not easy to enter the ball into the variable starting port. Therefore, in the normal game state and the game period in which the game state is similar to the normal game state, when the first specific determination result is obtained, the first specific determination result is controlled to the first easy ball entry state, and the first specific determination result is determined. Even if it is obtained, it is possible to provide a new game property provided with a time when the first ball entry easy state is not controlled.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, whether or not it is a big hit is determined on the condition that the gaming ball enters the starting port, as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. Judgment A jackpot judgment is made. When the jackpot determination is made, the variable display of the special symbol that notifies the result of the jackpot determination is performed. When the result that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is derived from the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed. Then, in the gaming machine according to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, after the jackpot game is executed, the game ball is in a time-saving state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the variable start opening that can be opened and closed than in the normal gaming state (non-time-saving state). Sometimes. However, there is still room for improvement in the game machine, which may be in a game state in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the normal game state, in order to improve the game interest.

The above-mentioned invention D relates to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88893, "The gaming state control means is variably started from the non-specific gaming state based on the fact that the symbol variation is performed a predetermined number of times. It may be controlled to a specific gaming state in which the gaming ball is easily entered into the mouth, and the effect executing means suggests the number of times the symbol variation is executed until the predetermined number is reached in the non-specific gaming state. It is possible to display the first display to be displayed on the display means. " Thereby, each invention of the invention D can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (playing an action effect).

Further, the above-mentioned invention E refers to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88893, "The gaming state control means undergoes a jackpot game when the result of a predetermined determination process is a specific determination result. It is possible to control the game ball to the second easy ball entry state, which is set so that the game ball is harder to enter the variable starting port than the first ball entry easy state, and the hitting method notification means is the first ball entry easy state. In the state, it is controlled in a specific mode for notifying a specific way of hitting the game ball to flow down into the first flow path provided with the variable starting port, while in the second easy-to-enter state, it is not controlled in the specific mode. " It differs in that. Thereby, each invention of the invention E can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (playing an action effect).

Further, the above-mentioned invention F refers to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, "The gaming state control means undergoes a jackpot game when the result of a predetermined determination process is a specific determination result. It is possible to control the game ball to the second easy ball entry state, which is set so that the game ball is harder to enter the variable starting port than the first ball entry easy state, and the second ball entry is easy based on a specific determination result. The control to the state is performed in the normal gaming state, but not in the first easy ball entry state. " Thereby, each invention of the invention E can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (playing an action effect).

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 3 ... Game area 20 ... First starting port (other starting port)
21 ... 2nd starting port (variable starting port)
45 ... How to hit instruction lamp (means for notifying how to hit)
81 ... Microcomputer for game control 91 ... Microcomputer for effect control 100 ... Image control board R1 ... Left flow path (second flow path)
R2 ... Right flow path (first flow path)

Claims (6)

A variable starting port provided in the first flow path in the game area where the game ball can flow down, and
The other starting port provided in the second flow path different from the first flow path in the game area, and
A determination means that performs a predetermined determination process based on the ball entering the variable start port or the other start port.
A jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the result of the predetermined determination process.
A game state control means capable of controlling the variable start port to an easy-to-enter state in which the game ball is set to be easier to enter than the normal game state.
Equipped with a striking method notification means that can notify the striking method,
The easy ball entry state includes a first easy ball entry state and a second easy ball entry state in which the game ball is set to be more difficult to enter the variable starting port than the first easy ball entry state.
When the result of the predetermined determination process is a specific determination result, the game state control means can control the second ball entry easy state without going through the jackpot game.
In the first easy-to-enter state, the hitting method notification means is controlled in a specific mode for notifying a specific way of hitting a game ball to flow down the first flow path, while the second easy-to-enter state. Then, a gaming machine characterized in that it is not controlled by the specific aspect. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The hitting method notifying means is controlled to a non-specific mode for notifying a non-specific hitting method of causing a game ball to flow down the second flow path in the second easy-to-enter state. .. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The hitting method notification means is a gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled in the non-specific mode even in the normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3.
The hitting method notification means is characterized in that the specific mode is changed to the non-specific mode in response to the end of the first easy ball entry state and control to the second easy ball entry state. A game machine to play. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4.
The specific determination result includes a first specific determination result and a second specific determination result different from the first specific determination result.
The second easy ball entry state includes a specific second easy ball entry state and a non-specific second easy ball entry state different from the specific second easy ball entry state.
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, the game state control means controls the specific second ball entry easy state, and the result of the predetermined determination process is the said. If it is the second specific determination result, it is controlled to the non-specific second ball entry easy state.
The hitting method notification means is a gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled in the non-specific mode regardless of whether it is in the specific easy second ball entry state or the non-specific second easy ball entry state. .. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The specific determination result includes a first specific determination result and a second specific determination result different from the first specific determination result.
When the result of the predetermined determination process is the first specific determination result, the gaming state control means controls the second ball entry easy state without going through the jackpot game, and the predetermined determination. When the result of the process is the second specific determination result, the gaming machine is characterized in that it is controlled to the first easy-to-enter state without going through the jackpot game.

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