JP2022069765A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can reduce an excessive privilege given to a player.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 includes a game control microcomputer 81 capable of executing a big winning game, when it is determined to be a big winning by a big winning determination process. The game control microcomputer 81 can control a game state to a high probability time-saving state that is advantageous to a player after the big winning game. When the number of times of consecutive winning (number of times of consecutive rush) to a probability variation big winning which triggers control to the high probability time-saving state reaches 6, the game control microcomputer 81 can make the execution time of the big winning game long.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 54

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

As a gaming machine, there is known a pachinko gaming machine that executes a jackpot game (special game) that is advantageous to a player when it is determined to be a jackpot (hit) by a jackpot determination process (hit determination process). In this type of pachinko gaming machine, for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below can be controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state (privilege gaming state) after a big hit game. In the high-probability state and the short-time state, it is possible to aim for the next big hit as soon as possible, and the game state is advantageous to the player.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-181734

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the player wins the prize early in the privileged gaming state after the special gaming, the special gaming is started again immediately. Then, in the privileged game state after the special game, if the player wins the next hit early, the special game will start again immediately. In this way, for some players, there is a risk that the total number of prize balls (privileges) to be acquired in a predetermined time will be excessive.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing giving excessive benefits to the player.

The gaming machine of the present invention
When it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process, it is equipped with a game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player.
The game control means is
After the special game, it is possible to control the privileged game state which is advantageous to the player.
It is a gaming machine characterized in that when the number of consecutive winnings for a hit that triggers control of the privileged gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times, the execution time of the special gaming can be lengthened.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suppress giving an excessive privilege to the player.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus, etc. provided with the gaming machine in detail. 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 showing the type of hit. (A) is a first open pattern table, (B) is a second open pattern table, and (C) is a third open pattern table. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a hit type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. (A) is a first variation pattern determination table, (B) is a second variation pattern determination table, and (C) is a third variation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a figure which shows the transition after the first hit of the 1st form. 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 a variation pattern selection 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 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 an open pattern setting process. 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 a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a figure which shows the loss when the suppression status is "1". It is a figure which shows the SP reach when the suppression status is "1". It is a figure which shows the jackpot effect when the suppression status is "1". It is a figure which shows the loss when the suppression status is "2". It is a figure which shows the SP reach when the suppression status is "2". It is a figure which shows the jackpot effect when the suppression status is "2". It is a figure which shows the loss when the suppression status is "3". It is a figure which shows the SP reach when the suppression status is "3". It is a figure which shows the jackpot effect when the suppression status is "3". In the second form, it is a table which shows the type of a hit. In the second embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process. In the second form, it is a figure which shows an example of the transition after the first hit. In the second form, it is a figure which shows another example of the transition after the first hit. In the third form, it is a table which shows the type of a hit. In the third embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process. In the third form, it is a figure which shows the transition after the first hit. (A) is a table showing the relationship between the number of consecutive rushes and the suppression status in the fourth form, and (B) is a table showing the relationship between the number of rush fluctuations and the suppression status in the fourth form. In the fourth embodiment, it is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. In the fourth embodiment, it is a flowchart of the suppression status setting process. In the fourth embodiment, it is a flowchart of a game state setting process. In the fifth embodiment, it is a table showing the relationship between the rush base and the suppression status. In the sixth embodiment, it is a front view of a gaming machine. In the sixth embodiment, it is a table showing the relationship between the number of consecutive rushes and the specified number of consecutive gates. In the sixth embodiment, it is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. In the sixth form, it is a figure which shows the role | combination gate driving promotion effect. In the seventh embodiment, it is a table showing the relationship between the number of rush fluctuations and the specified number of winning combinations gates. In the eighth embodiment, it is a table which shows the relationship between the number of consecutive rushes and the upper limit number of reserved balls of FIG. 9 is a table showing the relationship between the number of rush fluctuations and the number of upper limit reserved balls in FIG. 2. In the tenth form, it is a table which shows the relationship between the number of consecutive rushes and the probability of winning a small hit. In the eleventh form, it is a table showing the relationship between the number of rush fluctuations and the probability of winning a small hit. In the twelfth form, it is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. In the twelfth form, it is a table showing the relationship between the number of consecutive rushes and the probability of falling. In the thirteenth form, it is a table showing the relationship between the number of rush fluctuations and the fall probability. It is a table which shows the method of judging that it is a situation which gives an excessive privilege to a player, and the method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to a player in a unit time.

1. 1. Structure of a gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine, which is the first embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present 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 that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. 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 plurality of decorative board lamps 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 (effect means) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, which are synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol (identification symbol) and the second special symbol (identification symbol) described later, are displayed. There is an effect symbol display area for 8R variable display. The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the staging 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 staging 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 staging symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "135". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the staging pattern is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "637". 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 big hit 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 symbol display area 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. Further, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed at the time of winning a small hit.

The image display device 7 includes a staging symbol variation effect using the above-mentioned effect symbol (also referred to as "effect symbol variable display effect" or simply "variable effect"), as well as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game. , A demo effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variable display 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 (see FIG. 3) described later and the second displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b. 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 is arranged on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a fixed winning device 19 provided with a first starting opening (first starting winning opening, first entry opening) 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. It is provided. 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, variable ball entering means) 22 provided with a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, second ball entry port) 21 is provided. ing. The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 21 (specific entry opening) is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination 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 port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) 31 provided with the first large winning opening 30 is provided. .. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first prize-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 large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) 36 provided with the second large winning opening (special winning opening) 35 is provided. Is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second special 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). In the second big winning device 36, the second big winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of the game ball to the second big winning opening 35 is arranged.

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 9 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 a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, a first winning device 31, and an out port 9 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big winning device 36, a first big winning device 31, and an out port 9 are provided. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second 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. Aim to win 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the display devices 40 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays the normal symbol. A vessel 42 is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operations hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 as a trigger. 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 (identification 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 that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of winning jackpot). A jackpot game (first special game) that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening 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 (second special game) that opens the second big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game or the small hit game will be described later. Further, in this embodiment, the opening pattern differs depending not only on the type of jackpot but also on the value of the suppression status described later (see FIG. 7).

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. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. 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 variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

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 (numerical 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 a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (first numerical information storage means) 85a as the first special figure holding, and the prize is won in the second starting port 21. If there is, it is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (second numerical information storage means) 85b as the second special figure holding. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and in this embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (special figure 1 upper limit number of reserved balls) is 4. Yes, the upper limit storage number (special figure 2 upper limit holding ball number) of the second special figure holding 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. ..

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding display 43a is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the second special figure holding display 43b is composed of, for example, one LED. 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 symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start opening 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. 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 ordinary symbols 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 variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal figure hold storage unit 86 (see FIG. 4). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 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 to determine a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if 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, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to the predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

Further, on the lower side of the gaming machine frame 50, a discharge port (not shown) for discharging the gaming ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The game balls that have won the first start port 20, the second start port, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the normal winning opening 27 flow into the discharge port, and the game passes through the out opening 9. The ball is flowing in. That is, the gaming ball launched into the gaming area 3 by the player wins in the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the normal winning opening 27, and then. Alternatively, after passing through the out port 9, the pachinko machine 1 is discharged to the outside through the discharge port. A discharge port sensor 70a is attached to the discharge port. By detecting the outlet sensor 70a, the number of launched balls that the game ball has flowed down the game area 3 can be measured (counted).

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 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 may include at least the sub control board 90.

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 (game control means) includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83. There is. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, 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) and a normal figure holding storage unit 86.

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, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the discharge port sensor 70a, and the ordinary. The winning opening sensor 27a is 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 discharge port sensor 70a is provided in the discharge port and detects a game ball passing through the discharge port. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each 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, and a second large winning opening solenoid 38 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.

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 hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general. Figure Hold indicator 44 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. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and capable of ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 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. Is paid out, or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental payout device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for the counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 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, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with a staging control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “staging control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the staging of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 (effect control means) 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, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. It is included. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM 93 may be externally attached.

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a 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 pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel according to the light emission pattern data. Controls the light emission of a lamp such as the lamp 5. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative 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 decorative movable body 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 decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative 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 decorative 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 SW (switch) 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the sub control board 90. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection SW63a to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Explanation of big hits, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing" as a result of the big hit lottery (special symbol lottery). Note that "hit" includes both "big hit" and "small hit". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

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 in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol (the type of the big hit) 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 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (type of small hit) displayed as a stop.

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 begins 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 (round interval) of the big 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 (post-closed interval).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a big hit is won, a big hit game (type 1 big hit game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 is executed. More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "2R (round) normal jackpot", "4R probability variation jackpot", "6R probability variation jackpot", "8R probability variation jackpot", and "10R probability variation jackpot". There is. The "2R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "normal probability state and time saving state (low probability time saving state)" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 2R. The "4R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "high probability state and time saving state (high probability time saving state)" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 4R. The "6R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "high probability time saving state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 6R. The "8R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "high probability time saving state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 8R. The "10R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "high probability time saving state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 10R. In each big hit, 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.

In addition, when the "2R normal jackpot" is won in the lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1), the "special symbol 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and the second special symbol (special symbol) is displayed. When the "2R normal jackpot" is won in the lottery of FIG. 2), the "special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. In addition, when the "4R probability variation jackpot" is won in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_probability variation symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and "4R probability variation jackpot" is displayed in the lottery of special figure 2. If you win, "Special Figure 2_Probability Change Symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. In addition, when the "6R probability variation jackpot" is won in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_probability variation symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and "6R probability variation jackpot" is displayed in the lottery of special figure 2. If you win, "Special Figure 2_Probability Change Symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. In addition, when the "8R probability variation jackpot" is won in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_probability variation symbol 3" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and "8R probability variation jackpot" is displayed in the lottery of special figure 2. If you win, "Special Figure 2_Probability Change Symbol 3" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. In addition, when the "10R probability variation jackpot" is won in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_probability variation symbol 4" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and "10R probability variation jackpot" is displayed in the lottery of special figure 2. If you win, "Special Figure 2_Probability Change Symbol 4" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

On the other hand, 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. In this embodiment, only one type of small hit is won. When "small hit" is won in the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and when "small hit" is won in the lottery of special figure 2. , "Special figure 2_small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. It should be noted that a plurality of small hits may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 6, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 10% for 2R normal jackpot, 30% for 4R probability variable jackpot, 20% for 6R probability variable jackpot, and 8R. The probability variation jackpot is 20%, and the 10R probability variation jackpot is 20%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 10% for 2R normal jackpot, 20% for 4R probability variation jackpot, 20% for 6R probability variation jackpot, and 8R probability variation jackpot. Is 20%, and the 10R probability variation jackpot is 30%. In this way, when the jackpot is won in the lottery of special figure 2, it is easier to win the 10R probability variation jackpot 4 which has more rounds than when the jackpot is won in the lottery of special figure 1, while the 4R probability variation which has few rounds. It is advantageous in that it is difficult to win a big hit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning type is performed based on the "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 8A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. 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 in which the staging symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The reach mode is a display mode of the effect symbol when the reach is reached. It should be noted that the staging symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 8B. 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.

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, even if various big hits are won, three kinds of opening patterns of the big winning opening are provided instead of one kind. ing. That is, when the 2R normal jackpot is won, any one of the first open pattern shown in FIG. 7 (A), the second open pattern shown in FIG. 7 (B), and the third open pattern shown in FIG. 7 (C). The jackpot game is executed in the open pattern of. Similarly, even if the 4R probability variation jackpot is won, the 6R probability variation jackpot is won, the 8R probability variation jackpot is won, or the 10R probability variation jackpot is won, the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 7A is shown. , The jackpot game is executed in any of the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B and the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7C.

In the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 7A, the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B, and the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7C, the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 is The point that the maximum is 29.5 seconds per 1R does not change. However, the OP (opening) time, the round interval, and the ED (ending) time are different. Specifically, in the first open pattern shown in FIG. 7A, the OP time is 7.0 seconds, the round interval is 0.2 seconds, and the ED time is 7.0 seconds. Further, in the second open pattern shown in FIG. 7B, the OP time is 12.0 seconds, the round interval is 2.0 seconds, and the ED time is 12.0 seconds. In the third open pattern shown in FIG. 7C, the OP time is 17.0 seconds, the round interval is 5.0 seconds, and the ED time is 17.0 seconds. In this way, the execution time of the jackpot game becomes longer in the order of the first opening pattern <second opening pattern <third opening pattern. If you win a small hit, the OP time is always 0.1 seconds, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.6 seconds, and the round interval is 0.2 seconds. The ED time is 0.1 seconds.

4. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is called a "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 9A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stopped symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table defined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (FIGS. 10A and 10B). See C). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short variable time as the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 9 (D)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated.

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 9E). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is 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.

The high base state (electric support control state) does not have to operate all the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more 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 if the electric chew 22 is more easily released than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state (electric support control state) may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot (4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot) is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state. Is. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy time saving state (high accuracy high base state)". The high-accuracy time-saving state (privilege game state) ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 10,000 times, or when the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. That is, the high-probability state of this embodiment is substantially continued until the next big hit.

On the other hand, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot (2R normal jackpot) is a normal probability state (low high probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability time saving state (low probability high base state)". The low probability time saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 50 times, or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal gaming state". Further, the state in which the jackpot game (special game) is being executed is referred to as a "big hit game state (special game state)".

In a high base state such as a high probability time reduction state or a low probability time reduction state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state in the normal gaming state, it is more advantageous to allow the gaming ball to enter the left gaming area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed.

By the way, in this embodiment, a base display 140 (see FIG. 4) composed of 7 segments of 4 digits is mounted on the main control board 80. In the base display 140, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in the normal game state (normal total prize ball number) and the game ball launched by the player in the normal game state are in the game area in the two digits on the right side. The normal base, which is the ratio to the number of fired balls (normal number of fired balls) that flowed down 3, is displayed in%. The game control microcomputer 81 detects the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, and the normal winning opening. Based on the detection of the sensor 27a, the total number of prize balls can be measured (counted). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 can measure (count) the number of launched balls based on the detection of the outlet sensor 70a.

The normal base is sequentially calculated by the game control microcomputer 81, and is basically always displayed on the base display 140. In this way, the employees of the amusement park can determine whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been damaged or illegally modified by checking the normal base displayed on the base display 140. be. The base displayed in the two digits on the right side of the base display 140 is only the base in the normal game state (normal base), the base in the high accuracy time saving state, the base in the low accuracy time saving state, and the big hit. The base in the game state is not displayed.

5. Suppression of ball ejection Next, the ball ejection suppression for a unit time (predetermined time), which is a feature of this embodiment, will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, first, in the game in the normal gaming state, the lottery of the special figure 1 is aimed at winning the probabilistic jackpot (4R probabilistic jackpot, 6R probabilistic jackpot, 8R probabilistic jackpot, 10R jackpot). If a probabilistic jackpot is won, it is controlled to a highly probable time-saving state (privilege game state) after the jackpot game based on the probabilistic jackpot. It can be said that the high-accuracy time-saving state is an extremely advantageous gaming state for the player because the winning of the next big hit is substantially guaranteed. In this way, when the control to the high-accuracy time-saving state is started, the player is expected to repeat the jackpot game and the high-accuracy time-saving state. Here, the state from the start of the control to the high-accuracy time-saving state to the end of the control to the high-accuracy time-saving state is referred to as a "rush state (rush period)". Also, in the normal game state, winning a big hit (probability change big hit) that can shift to a high probability time saving state (rush state) after a big hit game is called "first hit". If a normal jackpot (2R normal jackpot) is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the time will be reduced with low probability after the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot. Since the low probability time saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 50 times, the winning of the next big hit is not guaranteed.

By the way, in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the high probability time saving state, the probability change jackpot may be won immediately. In this case, after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot, the control is performed again in the high probability time saving state. Then, in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in the high probability time saving state, the probability change jackpot may be won again immediately. In this case, after the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot, the control is performed again in the high probability time saving state. In this way, if the player's pull is strong, the high-accuracy time-saving state ⇒ jackpot game loop will be repeated in an extremely short time, and the player will receive an excessive privilege (award) for a unit time (for example, 1 hour). There is a risk of giving a ball).

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time when it is determined that the situation is such that an excessive privilege is given to the player. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the number of consecutive times controlled to the high-accuracy time-saving state reaches 5 times (predetermined number of times) after the big hit game, the limiter function that limits the control to the next high-accuracy time-saving state is activated. It has become like. That is, when the limiter function is activated, after the big hit game, it is controlled to the normal game state without being controlled to the high accuracy time saving state. In this way, as shown in FIG. 12, if the probability variation jackpot is won 6 times in a row including the first hit, the 6th jackpot game is controlled to a high probability time reduction state after the 1st to 5th jackpot games. Later, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. By operating this limiter function, it is possible to suppress that the jackpot game is continuously executed seven times or more, and to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time even from the first hit to the operation of the limiter function. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 sets "6" in the remaining limiter counter at the end of the big hit game based on the first hit (see FIG. 6). After that, each time the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot ends, the value of the remaining limiter counter is subtracted by "1". In this way, as shown in FIG. 12, if the probability variation jackpot is won six times in a row including the first hit, the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes "0" when the sixth jackpot game is completed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the suppression status to "1" when the remaining limiter counter is "5" or more ("5" or "6"). .. Further, when the remaining limiter counter is "3" or more and less than "5", the suppression status is set to "2". Further, when the remaining limiter counter is "1" or more and less than "3", the suppression status is set to "3". When the remaining limiter counter is "0", the suppression status is set to "1".

In this embodiment, when the suppression status is "1", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed. Further, when the suppression status is "2", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. Further, when the suppression status is "3", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed as compared with the case where the suppression status is "2". In this way, the suppression status indicates whether or not the total number of prize balls given to the player in the unit time is suppressed, and how much the total number of prize balls (balls) given to the player in the unit time is suppressed. It shows whether or not there is.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the suppression status is "1", the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 7A is set in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot. In the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 7A, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game is the normal execution time, and is not extended. Therefore, when the suppression status is "1", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot.

On the other hand, when the suppression status is "2", the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B is set in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot. In the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game is longer (extended) than in the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 7A. To be set). Therefore, therefore, when the suppression status is "2", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed as compared with the case where the suppression status is "1" in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot.

Further, when the suppression status is "3", the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7 (C) is set in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot. In the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7C, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game is longer (extended) than in the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B. To be set). Therefore, therefore, when the suppression status is "3", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed as compared with the case where the suppression status is "2" in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, not only the opening pattern of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30) is switched, but also the fluctuation pattern determination table is switched according to the value of the suppression status. Here, FIG. 10 shows three types of fluctuation pattern determination tables. FIG. 10A is a first fluctuation pattern determination table (normal determination criterion), and is special when the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the first fluctuation fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A. The fluctuation patterns P1 to P7 and P11 to P17 in which the fluctuation time of the symbol is normal are selected.

Further, FIG. 10B is a second fluctuation pattern determination table (special determination criterion), and when the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the second fluctuation fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B, the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the second fluctuation pattern determination table. The fluctuation patterns P21 to P27 and P31 to P37 in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is slightly longer (extended) than usual are selected. That is, as can be seen from the comparison between the fluctuation patterns P1 to P7 and P11 to P17 shown in FIG. 10A and the fluctuation patterns P21 to P27 and P31 to P37 shown in FIG. 10B, FIG. 10B shows. The fluctuation times of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P27 and P31 to P37 shown are longer than the fluctuation times of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P7 and P11 to P17 shown in FIG. 10 (A). Therefore, the fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time is more likely to be selected in the second fluctuation fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B than in the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A.

Further, FIG. 10C is a third variation pattern determination table, and when the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the third variation variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C, the variation time of the special symbol is shown. Select the fluctuation patterns P41 to P47 and P51 to P57 in which the fluctuation pattern is sufficiently longer (extended) than usual. As can be seen from the comparison between the fluctuation patterns P21 to P27 and P31 to P37 shown in FIG. 10B and the fluctuation patterns P41 to P47 and P51 to P57 shown in FIG. 10C, the fluctuations shown in FIG. 10C. The fluctuation time of the patterns P41 to P47 and P51 to P57 is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P27 and P31 to P37 shown in FIG. 10 (B). Therefore, the fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time is more likely to be selected in the third fluctuation fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C) than in the second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B).

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the suppression status is "1", the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A in the high-accuracy time-saving state in the rush state. Any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P7 and P11 to P17 is determined. Therefore, at this time, the variable display of the special symbol is executed as usual. In this way, when the suppression status is "1", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed in the game in the high accuracy time saving state.

On the other hand, when the suppression status is "2", the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B in the highly accurate time saving state in the rush state. Any of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P27 and P31 to P37 is determined. Therefore, at this time, the variable display of the special symbol is executed a little longer (extended) than usual. In this way, when the suppression status is "2", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed as compared with the case where the suppression status is "1" in the game in the high accuracy time saving state.

Further, when the suppression status is "3", the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C) in the highly accurate time saving state in the rush state, and the variation pattern P41. Any one of ~ P47 and P51 to P57 is determined. Therefore, at this time, the variable display of the special symbol is executed sufficiently longer (extended) than usual. In this way, when the suppression status is "3", the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed as compared with the case where the suppression status is "2" in the game in the high accuracy time saving state.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 12, the unit time is based on the remaining number of jackpot games executed until the limiter function is activated (or the remaining number of high-probability time-saving states controlled until the limiter function is activated). The total number of prize balls given to the player is suppressed. That is, if the remaining limiter counter is "5" or more after the first hit, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed. After that, if the remaining limiter counter is less than "5" and "3" or more, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. After that, if the remaining limiter counter is less than "3" and "1" or more, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is further suppressed. After that, when the remaining limiter counter becomes "0", as described above, the limiter function is activated to shift to the normal game state after the big hit game.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes less than "5" between the first hit and the operation of the limiter function, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes. As the time becomes longer, the time for variable display of the special symbol (mainly the second special symbol) in the high-accuracy time-shortening state becomes longer. As a result, the player's pull is strong, and even if the loop of high accuracy time saving ⇒ jackpot game is repeated in a short time, the player is given an excessive privilege (prize ball) for a unit time (for example, 1 hour). It is possible to prevent it from being given.

Further, in the present embodiment, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is gradually suppressed as the limiter function is activated. That is, as the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes smaller, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes gradually longer, and the special symbol (mainly the second special symbol) in the highly accurate time saving state is increased. ) Fluctuation display time becomes longer in stages. In this way, as the limiter function is approached, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is gradually suppressed, for example, when the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is greatly reduced by one step. In comparison, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

6. 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. 13 to 33. 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. 13 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. 8 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. 14, 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 discharging port sensor 70a, 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.

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. 8 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), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), and the special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor 30a, second large winning opening sensor 35a) as base calculation processing (S107). , The ratio between the normal total number of prize balls and the normal number of launching balls, based on the detection of the discharge port sensor 70a and the normal winning port sensor 27a), and the normal base is calculated. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 displays the calculated normal base in the two digits on the right side of the base display 140 as the base display process (S108).

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S109) and ends the main side 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. 13), 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. 15, 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 S207, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined 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 four (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached four (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than four (NO in S204). , Special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (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 value of the jackpot random number counter (value of label-TRND-A), the value of the hit type random number counter (value of label-TRND-AS), and the value of the reach random number counter (label). -The value of TRND-RC) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (value of label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 8A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are used as the second value. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 of the special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

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 (S207). If the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 20 (NO in S207), this process is completed, but if the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 20 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached 4 (the first upper limit number). (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached four (YES in S208), this process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S208), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S209).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210) is performed to complete this process. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value) and the value of the hit type random number counter (label-) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). The value of the TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 8A). A numerical group is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 2 in the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of normal symbol hold, specifically, the number of normal figure hold provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H, FIG. 8 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is currently used in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in the storage area according to the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 17 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 (S401). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and the normal symbol hit determination table (non-) shown in FIG. 9 (D) is read. In the time saving state, the hit determination value is "0", and in the time saving state, the hit determination value is "1" to "65535"), and it is determined whether or not the hit is achieved. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal drawing losing symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 9 (E), if the game state is a time-saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), 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 (S412). Then, the sub-control board 90 is set with the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the normal hit symbol data (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of a normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the open pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 11) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 11) 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 S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 18 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 opening device (first large winning device 31 and second large winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and "special operation" is performed in each of these stages. Status 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. 19, 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). ) Is one or more, 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 first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1005). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006), 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 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 process (S1006) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information (including information on the types of big hits and small hits) 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 1 When there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group (held information of special figure 1) acquired due to the winning of the starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure described later 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 (including information on the types of big hits and small hits) 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.

[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. 20 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 20, 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 counter value stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 is read out. 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. 9 (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 "65320" to "65535" (see FIG. 9A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 9B. The jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the jackpot type (type of jackpot symbol) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the process 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 "3276" (FIG. 9 (A)). reference). Further, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "3276" (see FIG. 9A). The probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2 are the same, but they may be different. Further, while the lottery of the special figure 1 does not win the small hit, the lottery of the special figure 2 may win the small hit, and vice versa.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out to obtain FIG. 8 (B). ), The small hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (S1109). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, only one type of small hit is provided. After the small hit type is determined (S1109), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIGS. 7 (A), (B), (C)) corresponding to the small hit type (type of small hit symbol) is provided in the RAM 84. Set in the type buffer (S1110) and finish the process. 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 set the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol (S1111). This process is completed.

[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. 21 to 26. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the suppression status is “3” (S1301). If the suppression status is not "3" (NO in S1301), then it is determined whether the suppression status is "2" (S1302). If the suppression status is not "2" (NO in S1302), the suppression status is "1" and the process proceeds to step S1303. In this way, when the suppression status is "1", the process proceeds to the process after step S1303, and the variation pattern is determined with reference to the first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A.

In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1303), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), it fluctuates with reference to the first jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the jackpot in the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A). A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1306). If it is ON (YES in S1306), refer to the first small hit table in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A). , Fluctuation pattern Select a variation pattern based on the random number counter value (S1307).

Further, in step S1306, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1306), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1308). As shown in FIG. 9C, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "5" in the time-saving state, and "0" to "13" in the non-time-saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time 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 short time state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1308), that is, in the case of the reach loss, the first reach loss table in the non-time saving state (the first fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 10A). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the judgment table (S1309).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1308), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the first variation without reach during the non-time saving state (first variation shown in FIG. 10A). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the pattern determination table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the loss without reach) (S1310). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "3" or "4", the fluctuation time is shorter than when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is "0" to "2". Fluctuation patterns are now selected.

Further, in step S1303, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1303), as shown in FIG. 22, the table in the time saving state in the first variation pattern determination table to be referred to (FIG. 10 (A). ), The processing (S1311 to S1317) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1304 to S1310, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the first fluctuation pattern determination table) is set. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1311), refer to the first jackpot table in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to the time-saving state and the jackpot in the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1312).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1313), the first small hit table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A) is displayed. By reference, the variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1315), the first reach loss table in the time saving state (the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A shows the time saving state and the loss with reach). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1316). If the reach random number counter value is not the reach-established random number value (NO in S1315), the first non-reach loss table in the time-saving state (the first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A shows the time-saving state and no reach loss). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1317).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1302 shown in FIG. 21 that the value of the suppression status is "2" (YES in S1302), the process proceeds to step S1318 shown in FIG. 23. In this way, when the suppression status is "2", the process proceeds to the process after step S1318, and the variation pattern is determined with reference to the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B.

In step S1318, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). When it is determined in step S1318 that the time is not shortened (NO in S1318), as shown in FIG. 23, it corresponds to the non-time saving state of the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A in the referenced table. Processing is performed in the same flow as steps S1304 to S1310 shown in FIG. 21 except that the portion to be used is changed to the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state of the second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B) (S1319 to S1325). I do. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1319), the second jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the jackpot in the second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B) is displayed. By reference, the variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1320).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1321), the second small hit table in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B). ), And the variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1322). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1323), the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B) has a non-time reduction state and a reach. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the presence / absence) (S1324). If the reach random number counter value is not the reach-established random number value (NO in S1323), the second non-reach loss table in the non-time saving state (the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B shows the non-time saving state and reach). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to none loss) (S1325).

Further, in step S1318, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1318), as shown in FIG. 24, the table in the time saving state in the second variation pattern determination table to be referred to (FIG. 10 (B). ), The processing (S1326 to S1332) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1319 to S1325, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the second fluctuation pattern determination table) is set. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1326), refer to the second jackpot table in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to the time-saving state and the jackpot in the second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1327).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1328), the second small hit table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in the second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B) is displayed. Refer to and select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1329). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1330), the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B) has a time reduction state and a reach loss. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1331). If the reach random number counter value is not the reach-established random number value (NO in S1330), the second non-reach loss table in the time-saving state (the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B shows the time-saving state and no reach loss). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1332).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1301 shown in FIG. 21 that the value of the suppression status is "3" (YES in S1301), the process proceeds to step S1333 shown in FIG. 25. In this way, when the suppression status is "3", the process proceeds to the process after step S1333, and the variation pattern is determined with reference to the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C).

In step S1333, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). When it is determined in step S1333 that the time is not shortened (NO in S1333), as shown in FIG. 25, it corresponds to the non-time saving state of the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A in the referenced table. Processing is performed in the same flow as steps S1304 to S1310 shown in FIG. 21 (S1334 to S1340), except that the part to be used is changed to the part corresponding to the non-time saving state of the third fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. I do. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1334), the third jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the jackpot in the third fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C) is displayed. By reference, the variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1335).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1336), the third small hit table in the non-time saving state (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the third fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C). ), And the variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1337). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1338), the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C) has a non-time saving state and a reach. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the presence loss) (S1339). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1338), the third variation-less loss table in the non-time-saving state (the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C) is in the non-time-saving state and reach. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to none loss) (S1340).

Further, in step S1333, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1333), as shown in FIG. 26, the table in the time saving state in the third variation pattern determination table to be referred to (FIG. 10 (C). ), The processing (S1341 to S1347) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1334 to S1340, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the third fluctuation pattern determination table) is set. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1341), refer to the third jackpot table in the time-saving state (the part corresponding to the time-saving state and the jackpot in the third fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1342).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1343), the third small hit table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in the third fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C) is displayed. By reference, the variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1344). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1345), the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C) has a time reduction state and a reach loss. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1346). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1345), the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C shows a time-saving state and no reach loss. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1347).

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 21, the selected variation pattern is set (S1348), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1348 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. 27, 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. 10). (See (A), (B), and (C)) is determined (S1501). If not (NO in S1501), this process is immediately terminated. Will be done.

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, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504), this Finish the process.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol 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 probability change flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607. move on. In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1609, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1608) and the process proceeds to step S1607. In this way, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal game state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

After that, based on the value of the suppression status and the type of jackpot, the opening pattern setting process described later is executed (S1609). Then, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S1610) and start the jackpot game opening (S1611).

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 (S1612). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1612), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1613). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is ON. After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command is set (S1614), the opening of the small hit game is started (S1615), and this process is completed.

Following step S1615, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern according to the type of winning small hit (S1616), and ends this process. As described above, in this embodiment, only one type of small hit is provided, and only one type of opening pattern of the small hit game is provided (see FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C). .. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON in step S1612 (NO in S1612), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1617) and this process is completed.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state management process (S1602), it is first determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is ON, the special symbol change executed during the time saving state. The value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of times is decremented by 1 (S1702), and whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" is determined (S1703). If it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S1704). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to "10000" or "50" at the time of transition to the time saving state.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S1705), and if it is ON, the value of the probability change counter that counts the number of special symbol changes executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S1706). It is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0" (S1707). If it is "0", the probability change flag is turned off (S1708). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to "10000" at the time of transition to the high probability state, so that the value of the probability variation counter is set to "10000" depending on the number of special symbol changes executed during the high probability state. It is virtually never "0". After that, in step S1709, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state specification command including the game state information, the time reduction counter information, the probability change counter information, etc. that have just been set in the output buffer of the RAM 84, and performs this process. Finish.

[Open pattern setting process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the open pattern setting process (S1607), first, it is determined whether or not the suppression status is "3" (S1801). If the suppression status is not "3" (NO in S1801), then it is determined whether the suppression status is "2" (S1802). If the suppression status is not "2" (NO in S1802), the suppression status is "1" and the process proceeds to step 1803.

In step S1803, the first open pattern is set based on the type of the winning jackpot with reference to the first open pattern table shown in FIG. 7 (A) (S1803). 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 corresponding to the type of the winning big hit. In this way, when the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 7A is set when the suppression status is "1", the execution time of the jackpot game is the same as usual regardless of the type of jackpot. It becomes the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time).

On the other hand, if the suppression status value is "2" in step S1802 (YES in S1802), the process proceeds to step 1804. In step S1804, the second opening pattern is set based on the type of the winning jackpot with reference to the second opening pattern table shown in FIG. 7B. 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 corresponding to the type of the winning big hit. In this way, when the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B is set when the suppression status is "2", the execution time of the jackpot game is longer than usual regardless of the type of jackpot. The execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) will be slightly longer (extended).

On the other hand, if the suppression status value is "3" in step S1801 (YES in S1801), the process proceeds to step 1805. In step S1805, the third opening pattern is set based on the type of the winning jackpot with reference to the third opening pattern table shown in FIG. 7 (C). 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 corresponding to the type of the winning big hit. In this way, when the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7 (C) is set when the suppression status is "3", the execution time of the jackpot game is longer than usual regardless of the type of jackpot. The execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) is sufficiently long (extended).

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)] The special electric accessory processing 1 is a process for executing a big hit game. As shown in FIG. 31, in the special electric accessory process 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 (8 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (FIG. 7 (Fig. 7)). Whether or not A) (see (B) and (C)) has elapsed) 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 is set (S2010) 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 the ending time of the jackpot (FIGS. 7A and 7B). ) (Refer to (C)) is determined (S2013), and if the ending time has not elapsed (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. 32, in the game state setting process (S2017), the jackpot game executed this time first becomes a probability variation jackpot (4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot). It is determined whether or not the game is a jackpot game executed with the winning as an opportunity (S2101). If it is a probabilistic jackpot (YES in S2101), then whether or not the probabilistic jackpot is won in the normal probability state (normal gaming state or low probability time saving state), that is, the first hit or pullback (in the low probability time saving state). It is determined whether or not the probability change jackpot is won (S2102). If it is neither the first hit nor the pullback (NO in S2012), the process proceeds to step S2104, but if it is the first hit or the pullback (YES in S2102), the value of the remaining limiter counter is set to "6" (S2103). , Step S2104. In step S2104, since the jackpot game that triggers the transition to the high-accuracy time-saving state has ended, the value of the remaining limiter counter is subtracted by "1", and the process proceeds to step S2105.

In step S2105, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining limiter counter is “5” or more. If it is "5" or more, the value of the suppression status is set to "1" (S2106), and the process proceeds to step S2107. In this way, if the remaining number of times of the high-probability time-saving state controlled until the limiter function is activated is 5 times or more, the suppression status is set to "1" (see FIG. 12).

In step S2107, the probability change flag is turned ON, and in step S2108, the value of the probability change counter is set to "10000". Subsequently, in step S2109, the time saving flag is turned ON, and in step S2110, the value of the time saving counter is set to "10000", and the process proceeds to step S2120. In this way, the high-probability time saving state will continue until the next big hit is substantially won.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2105 that the value of the remaining limiter counter is not "5" or more (NO in S2105), the process proceeds to step S2111 to determine whether or not the value of the remaining limiter counter is "3" or more. .. If it is "3" or more (YES in S2111), the value of the suppression status is set to "2" (S2112), and the process proceeds to step S2107. In this way, if the remaining number of times of the high probability time saving state controlled until the limiter function is activated is 3 times or more and less than 5 times, the suppression status becomes "2" (see FIG. 12). When proceeding from step S2112 to step S2107, as described above, the processes of steps S2107 to S2110 are executed, and the state is controlled to a high accuracy time saving state.

If it is determined in step S2111 that the value of the remaining limiter counter is not "3" or more (NO in S2111), the process proceeds to step S2113 to determine whether or not the value of the remaining limiter counter is "1" or more. .. If it is "1" or more (YES in S2113), the value of the suppression status is set to "3" (S2114), and the process proceeds to step S2107. In this way, if the remaining number of times of the high probability time saving state controlled until the limiter function is activated is 1 or more and less than 3 times, the suppression status becomes "3" (see FIG. 12). When proceeding from step S2114 to step S2107, as described above, the processes of steps S2107 to S2110 are executed, and the state is controlled to a high accuracy time saving state.

If it is determined in step S2113 that the value of the remaining limiter counter is not "1" or more (NO in S2113), the value of the remaining limiter counter is "0", so the process proceeds to step S2115. In step S2115, the value of the suppression status is set to "1", and the process proceeds to step S2120 without proceeding to the processes of steps S2107 to S2110. In this way, in the situation where the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes "0" despite the situation where the probability change jackpot is won, the limiter function is activated and the state is not controlled to the high probability time saving state.

On the other hand, in step S2101, if it is determined that the probabilistic jackpot has not been won (NO in S2101), the 2R normal jackpot has been won, so the process proceeds to step S2116. In step S2116, the value of the suppression status is set to "1", and in step S2117, the value of the remaining limiter counter is set to "0". In this way, even before the limiter function is activated, if the 2R normal jackpot is won, the suppression status becomes "1" and the value of the remaining limiter counter is reset to "0". Then, in step S2118, the time saving flag is turned ON, and in step S2119, the value of the time saving counter is set to "50", and the process proceeds to step S2120. In this way, in the situation where the normal jackpot is won, the time reduction is controlled to a low probability time reduction state in which the number of time reductions is set to 50 times.

In step S2120, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs a game state specification command including information on the game state currently set, information on the time reduction counter, information on the probability change counter, information on the suppression status, information on the remaining limiter counter, and the like to the RAM 84. Set it in the buffer and finish this process.

[Special electric accessory process 2 (small hit game)] The special electric accessory process 2 is a process for executing a small hit game. As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing 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 according to the type of winning small hit (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 (3 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. 7 (Fig. 7). A) As shown in (B) and (C), 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), it is determined whether or not the predetermined time (time of the interval after closing) after the closing of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game has elapsed. Then (S2310), if the time of the interval after closure has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311) and the small hit flag is turned off (S2312). Then, the special operation status is set to "1" (S2313), and this processing is completed. In this way, when the small hit game is executed, the game state does not change between before the small hit game and after the small hit game.

7. Operation of the Staging Control Microcomputer 91 [Sub-Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the staging control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the staging control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 34 from the ROM 93 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a random number for determining various advance notice effects. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method 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 seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, 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 uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (effect symbol variation effect, jackpot effect associated with the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, interval effect, ending effect, etc.)). The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the frame lamp 66 via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. , The panel lamp 5 is made to emit light, and the decorative movable body 15 is driven. The staging control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. Can execute receive interrupt processing (S4008), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010).

[Receive interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 35, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the external INT input unit (S4101). Then, if the strobe signal is not ON, the process is completed, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This receive interrupt process is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 36, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 5).

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created in the other processing (S4306) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later is transferred to the lamp control board 107 in order to make the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 emit light at the timing suitable for the effect. Output. That is, according to the lamp data, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 37, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process is performed (S4301). In the reception command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the variation start command is received from the game control microcomputer 81, and if so, the variation pattern included in the variation start command. The variation effect pattern is determined based on the information of. Once the variable effect pattern is determined, the details of the effect content of the variable effect such as the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect symbol, the effect development configuration, and the display mode of the effect symbol are determined.

Further, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), it is determined whether or not the opening command has been received from the game control microcomputer 81, and if it has been received, the opening effect start process for starting the opening effect is executed. Further, it is determined whether or not the round designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 81, and if it is received, the open game effect start process for starting the round effect and the interval effect is executed. Further, it is determined whether or not the ending command is received from the game control microcomputer 81, and if it is received, the ending effect start process for starting the ending effect is executed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 makes the content of the variable effect, the content of the opening effect, the content of the interval effect, and the content of the ending effect different according to the value of the suppression status. The effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the value of the suppression status based on the game state designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81. Each effect (variable effect, opening effect, interval effect, ending effect) corresponding to the value of the suppression status will be described later.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process, following the receive command analysis process (S4301) (S4302). ). Next, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp processing (S4304). In the lamp processing (S4304), lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5) is created, and the time of the light emission effect is managed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4305) is performed. In the voice control process (S4305), voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created, output to the voice control board 106, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67. Then, other processing such as updating random numbers for determining various effects is executed (S4306), and this processing is completed.

8. Each effect corresponding to the value of the suppression status Next, each effect (variable effect, opening effect, interval effect, ending effect) corresponding to the value of the suppression status will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 46. However, the effect described below is an effect from the first hit to the end of the control to the high accuracy time saving state (rush state) (until the limiter function is activated).

First, the do-loss effect when the value of the suppression status is "1" will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In addition, the staging effect is an effect in which the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the staggered mode (separate stitches) without becoming the reach mode after the variable display is started. In the do-loss effect shown in FIG. 38, the fluctuation pattern P16 (see FIG. 10A) in which the value of the suppression status is "1" and the fluctuation time is 5000 ms by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the highly accurate time saving state. It is a do-it-yourself effect when selected.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start variable display while the daytime background image H1 showing the daytime background is displayed on the display screen 7a. do. Then, after the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variablely displayed by 5000 ms, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a lost mode (“361”) as shown in FIG. 38 (B). In this way, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variablely displayed while the daytime background image H1 is displayed, the staging effect is executed in the usual variable time (5000 ms). There is.

Next, the SP reach effect when the value of the suppression status is "1" will be described with reference to FIG. 39. The SP reach effect is the effect pattern 8L, 8C, 8R, which is developed from the reach mode after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed, and after a long effect time (for example, a battle effect), the jackpot mode (doublet) or. It is an effect of stopping and displaying in the reach loss mode. In the SP reach effect shown in FIG. 39, the value of the suppression status is "1", and the fluctuation pattern P11 or the fluctuation pattern P14 (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10) A) This is the SP reach effect when) is selected.

Specifically, after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start variable display on the display screen 7a, the effect symbols are displayed in a state where the daytime background image H1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (A). 8L, 8C, 8R become the reach mode (“4 ↓ 4”). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen 7a, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. The character development image HA in which the character wields a sword is displayed. Next, as the start of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 39 (C), the first enemy character T1 that fights against the main character is displayed. Then, at this time, the expectation degree suggestion image Y3 showing the winning degree of expectation for the probabilistic jackpot is displayed at the lower part of the display screen 7a. The expectation degree suggestion image Y3 suggests that the larger the number of expectation degree and the number of stars, the higher the expectation degree of winning the probability change jackpot (hereinafter, also referred to as “probability change expectation degree”). An expectation degree suggestion image Y3 showing "expectation degree 3" and "three stars" is displayed.

Subsequently, on the display screen 7a, a battle image in which the main character and the first enemy character T1 fight is displayed, and the winning / losing turning point is reached. At this time, if the fluctuation pattern P11 (see FIG. 10 (A)) indicating the winning of the jackpot is selected and the probability variation jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 39 (D-1), The first battle victory image WI1 indicating that the main character has won the first enemy character T1 is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 39 (E-1), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“444”) while the daytime background image H1 is displayed. In this way, it is suggested that the player won the probable change jackpot.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern P14 (see FIG. 10 (A)) indicating that the character is lost is selected, the main character is the first enemy character as shown in FIG. 39 (D-2). The first battle defeat image LO1 indicating that the player has been defeated by T1 is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 39 (E-2), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the reach loss mode (“434”) while the daytime background image H1 is displayed. In this way, it is suggested that the player did not win the probable jackpot.

As described above, when the expectation degree suggestion image Y3 showing "expectation degree 3" and "three stars" is displayed in the SP reach effect, and the suppression status value is "1", the first enemy character T1 Is displayed. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol when this SP reach effect is executed is 40,000 ms as usual. In this way, if the first enemy character T1 is shown in the situation where the probability change expectation is "expectation 3" and "three stars", the SP reach effect is executed with the usual fluctuation time (40,000 ms). It has become like.

Subsequently, the jackpot effect (OP effect, round effect, ED effect) when the value of the suppression status is "1" will be described with reference to FIG. 40. The jackpot effect shown in FIG. 40 is a jackpot effect when the suppression status value is “1” and the first open pattern (see FIG. 7A) is selected by winning the 10R probability variation jackpot. In the first open pattern based on winning the 10R probability variation jackpot, the OP time is 7.0 seconds, the round interval is 0.2 seconds, and the ED time is 7.0 seconds.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), while the yellow background image CR1 showing the yellow background is displayed on the display screen 7a, the normal OP effect showing the normal opening image OP1 is 7. It is executed only for 0 seconds. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, as shown in FIG. 40B, a normal round effect showing the normal round image RO1 is executed while the yellow background image CR1 is displayed. In the first open pattern, since the round interval is an extremely short time of 0.2 seconds, the effect corresponding to the round interval is not particularly executed. Subsequently, when the normal round effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 40 (C), the normal ED effect indicating the normal ED image ED1 is executed for 7.0 seconds while the yellow background image CR1 is displayed. ..

As described above, in the jackpot effect, when the value of the suppression status is "1", the yellow background image CR1 is displayed. Then, the OP effect (normal OP effect) is executed for 7.0 seconds as usual, and the ED effect (normal ED effect) is executed for 7.0 seconds as usual. In this way, when the yellow background image CR1 is displayed in the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect is executed at the execution time of the normal jackpot game.

Next, the do-loss effect when the value of the suppression status is "2" will be described with reference to FIG. 41. In the do-loss effect shown in FIG. 41, the fluctuation pattern P36 (see FIG. 10 (B)) in which the value of the suppression status is “2” and the fluctuation time is 6000 ms by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the highly accurate time saving state. It is a do-it-yourself effect when selected.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start variable display while the evening background image H2 showing the evening background is displayed on the display screen 7a. do. Then, after the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variablely displayed by 6000 ms, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a lost mode (“361”) as shown in FIG. 41 (B). In this way, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variablely displayed while the evening background image H2 is displayed, the staging effect is executed with a slightly longer variable time (6000 ms) than usual. It has become. Therefore, when the value of the suppression status is "2", the stray effect is a little longer than when the value of the suppression status is "1", but the effect mode is different, which causes a sense of discomfort due to the extension of the effect. It is possible to make it difficult to give.

Next, the SP reach effect when the value of the suppression status is "2" will be described with reference to FIG. 42. In the SP reach effect shown in FIG. 42, the fluctuation pattern P31 or the fluctuation pattern P34 having the suppression status value of “2” and the fluctuation time of 55,000 ms was selected by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the highly accurate time saving state. It is the SP reach production of the time.

Specifically, after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start variable display on the display screen 7a, the effect symbol is displayed in the evening background image H2 as shown in FIG. 42 (A). 8L, 8C, 8R become the reach mode (“4 ↓ 4”). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen 7a, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. The character development image HA in which the character wields a sword is displayed. Next, as the start of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 42 (C), the second enemy character T2 that fights against the main character is displayed. Then, at this time, the expectation degree suggestion image Y3 showing the winning degree of expectation for the probabilistic jackpot is displayed at the lower part of the display screen 7a. This expectation degree suggestion image Y3 is the same as the expectation degree suggestion image Y3 shown in FIG. 39 (C), and shows "expectation degree 3" and "three stars".

Subsequently, on the display screen 7a, a battle image in which the main character and the second enemy character T2 fight is displayed, and the winning / losing turning point is reached. At this time, if the fluctuation pattern P31 (see FIG. 10 (B)) indicating the winning of the jackpot is selected and the probability variation jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 42 (D-1), The second battle victory image WI2 showing that the main character has won the second enemy character T2 is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (E-1), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“444”) while the evening background image H2 is displayed. In this way, it is suggested that the player won the probable change jackpot.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern P34 (see FIG. 10 (B)) indicating that the character is lost is selected, the main character is the second enemy character as shown in FIG. 42 (D-2). The second battle defeat image LO2 indicating that the player has been defeated by T2 is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (E-2), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the reach loss mode (“434”) while the evening background image H2 is displayed. In this way, it is suggested that the player did not win the probable jackpot.

As described above, when the expectation degree suggestion image Y3 showing "expectation degree 3" and "three stars" is displayed in the SP reach effect, and the suppression status value is "2", the second enemy character T2 Is displayed. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol when this SP reach effect is executed is 55,000 ms, which is slightly longer than usual. In this way, if the second enemy character T2 is shown in the situation where the probability change expectation is "expectation 3" and "three stars", the SP reach production is executed with a slightly longer fluctuation time (55000 ms) than usual. It is supposed to be done. Therefore, when the suppression status value is "2", the SP reach effect is a little longer than when the suppression status value is "1", but the effect mode is different, which makes the effect feel uncomfortable. It is possible to make it difficult to give.

Subsequently, the jackpot effect (OP effect, round effect, interval effect, ED effect) when the value of the suppression status is "2" will be described with reference to FIG. 43. The jackpot effect shown in FIG. 43 has a suppression status value of “2”, and is a jackpot effect when the second open pattern (see FIG. 7B) is selected by winning the 10R probability variation jackpot. In the second open pattern based on winning the 10R probability variation jackpot, the OP time is 12.0 seconds, the round interval is 2 seconds, and the ED time is 12.0 seconds.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), the first special OP showing the first special opening image OP2 while the orange background image CR2 showing the orange background is displayed on the display screen 7a. The effect is executed for 12.0 seconds only. The display mode of the first special opening image OP2 is different from the display mode of the normal opening image OP1. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, as shown in FIGS. 43 (B) and 43 (D), the first special round effect showing the first special round image RO2 is displayed while the orange background image CR2 is displayed. Is executed. Then, between the two rounds (between the two first special round effects), as shown in FIG. 43 (C), the first round interval effect indicating the special mini character is executed for only 2 seconds. Subsequently, when the first special round effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), the first special ED effect indicating the first special ED image ED2 is displayed in a state where the orange background image CR2 is displayed. It is executed for 0 seconds. The display mode of the first special ED image ED2 is different from the display mode of the normal ED image ED1.

As described above, in the jackpot effect, when the value of the suppression status is "2", the orange background image CR2 is displayed. Then, the first special OP effect different from the normal OP effect is executed for 12.0 seconds, which is a little longer than usual, and the first special ED effect different from the normal ED effect is executed for 12.0 seconds, which is a little longer than usual. Is only executed. Furthermore, between the two rounds, the first round interval effect showing a special mini character is executed for only 2 seconds. In this way, when the orange background image CR2 is displayed in the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect is executed with the execution time of the jackpot game slightly longer than usual. Therefore, when the value of the suppression status is "2", the jackpot effect is a little longer than when the value of the suppression status is "1", but the effect mode is different, which causes a sense of discomfort due to the extension of the effect. It is possible to make it difficult to give.

Next, the do-loss effect when the value of the suppression status is "3" will be described with reference to FIG. 44. In the do-loss effect shown in FIG. 44, the fluctuation pattern P56 (see FIG. 10 (C)) in which the value of the suppression status is "3" and the fluctuation time is 7,000 ms by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the highly accurate time saving state. It is a do-it-yourself effect when selected.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start variable display while the night background image H3 showing the night background is displayed on the display screen 7a. do. Then, after the staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are variablely displayed by 7000 ms, the staging symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a do-miss mode (“361”) as shown in FIG. 44 (B). In this way, when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variablely displayed while the night background image H3 is displayed, the staging effect is executed with a slightly longer variable time (7000 ms) than usual. It has become. Therefore, when the value of the suppression status is "3", the stray effect is longer than when the value of the suppression status is "2", but the effect mode is different, which causes a sense of discomfort due to the extension of the effect. It is possible to make it difficult to give.

Next, the SP reach effect when the value of the suppression status is "3" will be described with reference to FIG. 45. In the SP reach effect shown in FIG. 45, the fluctuation pattern P51 or the fluctuation pattern P54 having the suppression status value of “3” and the fluctuation time of 70,000 ms was selected by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the highly accurate time saving state. It is the SP reach production of the time.

Specifically, after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start variable display on the display screen 7a, the effect symbol is displayed in a state where the night background image H3 is displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (A). 8L, 8C, 8R become the reach mode (“4 ↓ 4”). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen 7a, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a. The character development image HA in which the character wields a sword is displayed. Next, as the start of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), the third enemy character T3 that fights against the main character is displayed. Then, at this time, the expectation degree suggestion image Y3 showing the winning degree of expectation for the probabilistic jackpot is displayed at the lower part of the display screen 7a. The expectation degree suggestion image Y3 is the same as the expectation degree suggestion image Y3 shown in FIGS. 39 (C) and 42 (C), and shows “expectation degree 3” and “three stars”.

Subsequently, on the display screen 7a, a battle image in which the main character and the third enemy character T3 fight is displayed, and the winning / losing turning point is reached. At this time, if the fluctuation pattern P51 (see FIG. 10 (C)) indicating the winning of the jackpot is selected and the probability variation jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 45 (D-1), The third battle victory image WI3 showing that the main character has won the third enemy character T3 is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (E-1), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (“444”) while the night background image H3 is displayed. In this way, it is suggested that the player won the probable change jackpot.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern P54 (see FIG. 10 (C)) indicating that the character is lost is selected, the main character is the third enemy character as shown in FIG. 45 (D-2). The third battle defeat image LO3 indicating that the player has been defeated by T3 is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (E-2), the staging symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the reach loss mode (“434”) while the night background image H3 is displayed. In this way, it is suggested that the player did not win the probable jackpot.

As described above, when the expectation degree suggestion image Y3 showing "expectation degree 3" and "three stars" is displayed in the SP reach effect, and the suppression status value is "3", the third enemy character T3 Is displayed. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol when this SP reach effect is executed is 70,000 ms, which is sufficiently longer than usual. In this way, in the situation where the probability change expectation is "expectation 3" and "three stars", if the third enemy character T3 is shown, the SP reach effect can be achieved with a sufficiently longer fluctuation time (70000 ms) than usual. It is supposed to be executed. Therefore, when the suppression status value is "3", the SP reach effect is longer than when the suppression status value is "2", but the effect mode is different, which causes a sense of discomfort due to the extension of the effect. It is possible to make it difficult to give.

Subsequently, the jackpot effect (OP effect, round effect, interval effect, ED effect) when the value of the suppression status is "3" will be described with reference to FIG. 46. The jackpot effect shown in FIG. 46 has a suppression status value of “3”, and is a jackpot effect when the third open pattern (see FIG. 7 (C)) is selected by winning the 10R probability variation jackpot. In the second open pattern based on winning the 10R probability variation jackpot, the OP time is 17.0 seconds, the round interval is 5 seconds, and the ED time is 17.0 seconds.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the second special OP showing the second special opening image OP3 while the purple background image CR3 showing the purple background is displayed on the display screen 7a. The effect is executed for 17.0 seconds. The display mode of the second special opening image OP3 is different from the display mode of the normal opening image OP1 and the display mode of the first special opening image OP2. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, as shown in FIGS. 46 (B) and 46 (D), the second special round effect showing the second special round image RO3 is displayed while the purple background image CR3 is displayed. Is executed. Then, between the two rounds (between the two second special round effects), as shown in FIG. 46 (C), the second round interval effect indicating the special main character is executed for only 5 seconds. Subsequently, when the second special round effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 46 (E), the second special ED effect showing the second special ED image ED3 is displayed in a state where the purple background image CR3 is displayed. It is executed for 0 seconds. The display mode of the second special ED image ED3 is different from the display mode of the normal ED image ED1 and the display mode of the first special ED image ED2.

As described above, in the jackpot effect, when the value of the suppression status is "3", the purple background image CR3 is displayed. Then, the second special OP effect different from the normal OP effect is executed for 17.0 seconds, which is sufficiently longer than usual, and the second special ED effect different from the normal ED effect is sufficiently longer than usual 17. It is executed for 0 seconds. Furthermore, between the two rounds, a second round interval effect showing a special hero character is executed for only 2 seconds. In this way, when the purple background image CR3 is displayed in the jackpot effect, the jackpot effect is executed with the execution time of the jackpot game sufficiently longer than usual. Therefore, when the value of the suppression status is "3", the jackpot effect is longer than when the value of the suppression status is "2", but the effect mode is different, which causes a sense of discomfort due to the extension of the effect. It is possible to make it difficult to give.

9. Actions and effects of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment (first embodiment), the jackpot game that triggers the start of control to the high-accuracy time-saving state after the first hit. When the value of the remaining limiter counter (the number of continuous times remaining controlled to a high-accuracy time-shortening state by the time the limiter function is activated) becomes 4 or less between the time when the limiter function is activated and the time when the limiter function is activated, the unit time is reached. Suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player. In this way, when the limiter function is approached, it is possible to reduce the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time. Further, when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes 0, the limiter function is activated to control the game to the normal game state after the big hit game. In this way, by ending the rush state, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time. As described above, it is possible not only to activate the limiter function but also to suppress giving an excessive privilege to the player even before the limiter function is activated.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes 4 or less after the first hit, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. After that, when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes 2 or less, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is further suppressed. In this way, as the limiter function is approached, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is gradually suppressed, for example, when the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time at one time is greatly suppressed. It is possible to make it less likely to give the player a sense of discomfort. In other words, by gradually reducing the total number of prize balls that a player earns per unit time, it is difficult for the player to have the impression that the acquisition of balls is unnecessarily postponed. Is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes 4 or less between the first hit and before the limiter function is activated, the execution time of the jackpot game (OP time, round interval, ED). Time) becomes longer. Further, when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes 2 times or less, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes longer. In this way, as the limiter function approaches, the player can enjoy a longer jackpot game and delay the operation of the limiter function, thereby suppressing giving excessive benefits.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes 4 or less during the period from the first hit to before the limiter function is activated, the first fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10A). ), The fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined with reference to the second fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10B), which is easier to determine. Further, when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes 2 or less, the fluctuation time is longer than that of the second fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10B), and the third fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10C) is easy to determine. To determine the fluctuation pattern (variation time) with reference to. In this way, as the limiter function approaches, the player can enjoy a longer high-accuracy time-saving state and delay the operation of the limiter function, thereby suppressing the addition of excessive benefits.

10. Modification example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment (first embodiment) will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first 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 first embodiment and the following modifications can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

<Second form>
In the first embodiment, when the number of consecutive times controlled to the high-accuracy time-saving state reaches 5 times after the first hit, the limiter function for limiting the control to the high-accuracy time-saving state is activated. On the other hand, in the second form, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches 20, the special limiter function that limits the control to the high accuracy time saving state is activated. It is configured in.

In the second form, as shown in FIG. 47, the types of jackpots won in the lottery of the first special symbol include 4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, and 10R probability variation jackpot. The distribution probabilities for each of these jackpots are 25% for the 4R probability variation jackpot, 25% for the 6R probability variation jackpot, 25% for the 8R probability variation jackpot, and 25% for the 10R probability variation jackpot. The types of jackpots won in the second special symbol lottery include 4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, and 10R probability variation jackpot. The distribution probabilities for each of these jackpots are 25% for the 4R probability variation jackpot, 25% for the 6R probability variation jackpot, 25% for the 8R probability variation jackpot, and 25% for the 10R probability variation jackpot. Thus, in the second form, unlike the first form (see FIG. 6), the 2R normal jackpot is not won, and the type of the winning jackpot is always a probabilistic jackpot.

Here, in the second mode, "20" is set in the remaining round limiter counter at the end of the jackpot game of the first hit (probability variation jackpot that is won in the normal game state) (see FIG. 47). Then, each time the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot ends, the number of rounds in the executed jackpot game is subtracted from the value of the remaining round limiter counter. In this way, when the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "0" or less, the special limiter function is activated and the game is controlled to the normal game state after the big hit game. In the second mode, when the number of consecutive times controlled to the high-accuracy time-saving state after the first hit reaches a predetermined number, the limiter function for controlling the control to the high-accuracy time-saving state does not operate.

In this way, in the second form, a minimum of 20 times is guaranteed as the total number of rounds of the jackpot game from the first hit to the end of the control to the high accuracy time saving state (until the end of the rush state). become. That is, in a conventional pachinko gaming machine having a limiter function, when a jackpot game with a relatively small number of rounds is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after the first hit, the limiter function is activated to shift to the normal gaming state. .. In such a case, the player may not be able to obtain a sufficient total number of prize balls (balls) by the time the limiter function is activated, and the player's willingness to play may be reduced. On the other hand, in the second mode, even if the jackpot game with a relatively small number of rounds is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after the first hit, it is normal until the total number of rounds of the jackpot game reaches 20 times. Does not shift to the game state. Therefore, it is possible to guarantee the player a minimum of 20 rounds in total from the first hit to the activation of the special limiter function, and it is possible to prevent the player's motivation to play from being low as described above. Is.

In the second mode, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit is 10 or more and less than 15, that is, when the value of the remaining round limiter counter is 10 or less and 6 or more, the suppression status is satisfied. Switch from "1" to "2". As a result, as described in the first embodiment, the execution time of the jackpot game (OP time, round interval, ED time) is slightly longer than usual, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state is usually. It is easier to determine for a little longer than. As a result, the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time can be suppressed. Also, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit is 15 or more and less than 20, that is, when the value of the remaining round limiter counter is 5 or less and 1 or more, the suppression status is changed from "2". Switch to "3". As a result, as described in the first embodiment, the execution time of the jackpot game (OP time, round interval, ED time) becomes sufficiently longer than usual, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state is sufficiently longer than usual. It will be easier to determine for a sufficiently longer time than usual. As a result, the total number of prize balls that the player obtains per unit time can be further reduced.

[Game state setting process] The game state setting process (S2017) of the second form will be described with reference to FIG. 48. However, the difference from the game state setting process (S2017) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 32 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 48, in step S2012, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot is won in the normal probability state, that is, whether or not it is the first hit or the pullback. In the second form, since the jackpot is not usually won, no pullback occurs. If it is not the first hit (NO in S2102), proceed to step S2123, if it is the first hit (YES in S2102), set the value of the remaining limiter counter to "20" (S2122), and proceed to step S2123. In step S2123, the remaining round limiter counter subtraction process for subtracting the value of the remaining round limiter counter is executed (S2123).

Specifically, in the remaining round limiter counter subtraction process (S2123), the value of the remaining round limiter counter is subtracted by the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed immediately before. For example, in the case where the jackpot game based on the 4R probability variation jackpot is executed, only "4" is subtracted from the remaining round limiter counter value. Further, in the situation where the jackpot game based on the 10R probability variation jackpot is executed, only "10" is subtracted from the remaining round limiter counter value. In this way, after executing the remaining round limiter counter subtraction process (S2123), in step S2124, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "11" or more. If it is "11" or more (YES in S2124), the value of the suppression status is set to "1" (S2106), and the processing after step S2107 is executed. In this way, in the second form, if the remaining round limiter counter value is "11" or more after the first hit, the suppression status value is "1", and the total prize given to the player in a unit time (for example, 1 hour). It does not suppress the number of balls.

Further, in step S2124, if the remaining round limiter counter value is not "11" or more (NO in S2124), the process proceeds to step S2125. In step S2125, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining round limiter counter is “6” or more. If it is "6" or more (YES in S2125), the value of the suppression status is set to "2" (S2112), and the processing after step S2107 is executed. Thus, in the second mode, if the remaining round limiter counter value is less than "11" and "6" or more after the first hit, the suppression status value becomes "2" and the player takes a unit time (for example, 1 hour). Suppress the total number of prize balls given to. That is, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the second opening pattern (see FIG. 7B), the execution time of the big hit game is slightly longer than usual. Further, since the variation pattern is determined with reference to the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B in the high accuracy time saving state, the variation display time of the special symbol tends to be slightly longer than usual.

If the remaining round limiter counter value is not "6" or more in step S2125 (NO in S2125), the process proceeds to step S2126. In step S2126, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "1" or more. If it is "1" or more (YES in S2126), the value of the suppression status is set to "3" (S2114), and the processing after step S2107 is executed. Thus, in the second mode, if the remaining round limiter counter value is less than "6" and "1" or more after the first hit, the suppression status value becomes "3" and the player takes a unit time (for example, 1 hour). The total number of prize balls given to the player is further suppressed. That is, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the third opening pattern (see FIG. 7C), the execution time of the big hit game is sufficiently longer than usual. Further, since the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the third fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C in the high accuracy time saving state, the fluctuation display time of the special symbol tends to be sufficiently longer than usual.

Further, in step S2126, if the remaining round limiter counter value is not "1" or more (NO in S2126), the remaining round limiter counter value is "0" or less, and the process proceeds to step S2115. In step S2115, the value of the suppression status is set to "1", and in step S2127, the value of the remaining round limiter counter is set to "0", and the process proceeds to step S2120. In this way, if the remaining round limiter counter value becomes "0" or less, the process does not proceed to the process after step S2107, so that the high accuracy time saving state is not controlled after the big hit game. That is, by operating the special limiter function, the game is controlled to the normal game state after the big hit game.

In the second form, since the type of the winning jackpot is always a probabilistic jackpot, it is not determined as NO in step S2101, and the processing after step S2116 is not executed.

Next, an example of the transition after the first hit of the second form will be described with reference to FIG. 49. As shown in FIG. 49, it is assumed that the 8R probability variation jackpot was won as the first hit. In this case, although the value of the remaining round limiter counter is set to "20" at the end of the jackpot game based on the 8R probability variation jackpot, the number of rounds of the executed jackpot game is "8", so the remaining round limiter counter. The value of is "12" (= 20-8). At this time, since the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "11" or more, the value of the suppression status is "1". Therefore, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed.

Subsequently, if the 6R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot is executed. As a result, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is "6", the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "6" (= 12-6) at the end of the jackpot game. At this time, since the value of the remaining round limiter counter is less than "11" and "6" or more, the value of the suppression status becomes "2". As a result, in the next jackpot game, the opening pattern of the jackpot will be the second opening pattern (see FIG. 7B), so that the execution time of the jackpot game will be slightly longer than usual. Further, since the variation pattern is determined with reference to the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B in the high accuracy time saving state, the variation display time of the special symbol tends to be slightly longer than usual.

Subsequently, if the 4R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 4R probability variation jackpot is executed. As a result, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is "4", the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "2" (= 6-4) at the end of the jackpot game. At this time, since the value of the remaining round limiter counter is less than "6" and "1" or more, the value of the suppression status becomes "3". As a result, in the next big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening becomes the third opening pattern (see FIG. 7C), so that the execution time of the big hit game becomes sufficiently longer than usual. Further, since the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the third fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C in the high accuracy time saving state, the fluctuation display time of the special symbol tends to be sufficiently longer than usual.

Subsequently, if the 10R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 10R probability variation jackpot is executed. As a result, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is "10", the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "-8" (= 2-10) at the end of the jackpot game. At this time, since the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "0" or less, the value of the suppression status becomes "1" and the special limiter function is activated. As a result, it is controlled to the normal game state after the big hit game.

As described above, in the example of the transition after the first hit shown in FIG. 49, the jackpot game based on the 8R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot, and the 4R probability variation jackpot are used from the first hit to the operation of the special limiter function. The jackpot game, the jackpot game based on the 10R probability variation jackpot is executed. Therefore, the player has been able to obtain a total of 28 rounds of prize balls from the first hit to the transition to the normal gaming state.

Subsequently, another example of the transition after the first hit of the second form will be described with reference to FIG. 50. As shown in FIG. 50, it is assumed that the 8R probability variation jackpot was won as the first hit. In this case, the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "12" (= 20-8) at the end of the jackpot game based on the 8R probability variation jackpot. At this time, the value of the suppression status is "1".

Subsequently, if the 6R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "6" (= 12-6) at the end of the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot. At this time, the value of the suppression status becomes "2". Up to this point, it is the same as an example of the transition after the first hit shown in FIG. 49 described above.

Subsequently, if the 6R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot is executed. As a result, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is "6", the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "0" (= 6-6) at the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the value of the suppression status becomes "1", and the special limiter function is activated to control the game to the normal game state after the big hit game.

As described above, in another example of the transition after the first hit shown in FIG. 50, the jackpot game based on the 8R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot game, and the 6R probability variation jackpot from the first hit to the activation of the special limiter function. A jackpot game based on the game is being executed. Therefore, the player has been able to obtain a total of 20 rounds of prize balls from the first hit to the transition to the normal gaming state.

In this way, in the second form, there are various routes for the probabilistic jackpot that are won from the first hit to the activation of the special limiter function. Then, the number of prize balls (total number of rounds) that can be obtained before the special limiter function is activated differs depending on the route of the winning probability change jackpot. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the minimum value of the total number of rounds until the special limiter function is activated is 20 rounds (see FIG. 50). On the other hand, the maximum number of rounds in total until the special limiter function is activated is 28 rounds (see FIG. 49).

Here, we consider how the total number of rounds until the special limiter function is activated is 28 rounds, which is the maximum. In order for the total number of rounds until the special limiter function is activated to be 28 rounds, the value of the remaining round limiter counter is more than "0" and is the minimum value immediately before the special limiter function is activated. It needs to be "2" (see FIG. 49). This is because if the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "2" and you win the 10R probability variable jackpot, which has the largest number of rounds in the jackpot game, the total number of rounds will be 28 rounds, which is the maximum. be.

Therefore, next, a method of setting the value of the remaining round limiter counter to "2" will be considered. When the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "2", it means that the total value of the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit becomes "18". There are many probabilistic jackpot routes for the total number of rounds to be "18". Specifically, 10R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 8R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 10R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 4R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 4R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 10R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 6R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 6R probability variation jackpot In the case of 6R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 8R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 4R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 8R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 8R jackpot ⇒ 6R probability variation jackpot ⇒ 6R probability variation jackpot ⇒ This is the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot.

As can be seen from the above-mentioned probabilistic jackpot route, if the 10R probabilistic jackpot with the largest number of rounds of jackpot games is continuously won, the total number of rounds of jackpot games will not be "18". In other words, if you do not win the probability variation jackpot (4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot), which has fewer rounds of jackpot game than the 10R probability variation jackpot, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game will not be "18". , The total number of rounds until the special limiter function is activated does not reach the maximum of 28 rounds.

From the above, in the second form, in order to maximize the total number of rounds (28 rounds) by the time the special limiter function is activated, do not continue to win only the 10R probability variation jackpot with the largest number of rounds. It is a condition to win the probability variation jackpot with a smaller number of rounds than the 10R probability variation jackpot. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game property in which the number of prize balls may increase if the player does not continue to win the 10R probability variation jackpot with the largest number of rounds. And, in order to maximize the total number of rounds until the special limiter function is activated, it is possible to provide a novel game entertainment that there are various routes.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second form, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches 10 or more (when the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "10" or less). ), The value of the suppression status is switched from "1" to "2" (see FIG. 50), and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. In other words, if the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit does not reach 10 or more, the value of the suppression status remains "1" and the total prize given to the player in a unit time. The number of balls is not suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive privilege only in the situation where the jackpot game with a large number of rounds is executed.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second form, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit is 10 or more and less than 15 (the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "10" or less and is less than 15). (When it is "6" or more), the value of the suppression status is switched from "1" to "2" (see FIG. 49), and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. Then, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit is 15 or more and less than 20 (when the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "5" or less and "1" or more), the suppression status The value of is switched from "2" to "3" (see FIG. 49), and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is further suppressed. In short, as the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit increases, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is gradually suppressed. In this way, as the total number of prize balls acquired by the player increases due to the execution of the jackpot game, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player per unit time is gradually suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it less likely to give the player a sense of discomfort, as compared with the case where the total number of prize balls given to the player per unit time is greatly suppressed, for example. In other words, by gradually reducing the total number of prize balls that a player earns per unit time, it is difficult for the player to have the impression that the acquisition of balls is unnecessarily postponed. Is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second form, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit is 10 or more and less than 15 (the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "10" or less and is less than 15). (If it is "6" or more), the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes long. Furthermore, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit is 15 or more and less than 20 (when the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "5" or less and "1" or more), the jackpot game Execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) becomes even longer. In this way, the player is allowed to enjoy a longer jackpot game as the total number of rounds executed increases in the rush period after the first hit (a period advantageous to the player), and an excessive privilege is given to the player. It is possible to suppress giving.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second form, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit is 10 or more and less than 15 (the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "10" or less and is less than 15). (If it is "6" or more), refer to the second fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10 (B)), which has a longer fluctuation time than the first fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10 (A)) and is easy to determine. , Determine the fluctuation pattern (variation time). Further, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit is 15 or more and less than 20 (when the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "5" or less and "1" or more), the second The variation pattern (variation time) is determined with reference to the third variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10C), which has a longer variation time than the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10B) and is easily determined. In this way, as the total number of rounds executed increases during the rush period after the first hit (a period in favor of the player), the player is allowed to enjoy a longer high-accuracy time saving state, which is excessive. It is possible to suppress the giving of benefits.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second form, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit becomes 20 or more (when the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "0" or less), A special limiter function that limits control to high probability states is activated (see FIGS. 49 and 50). In other words, the special limiter function does not work unless the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches 20 or more. In this way, if the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed is large, the rush period (period advantageous to the player) can be ended to reduce the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time. It is possible. On the other hand, when the total number of rounds of the executed jackpot game is small, it is possible to continue to give an appropriate privilege (number of prize balls) by not activating the special limiter function.

According to the second form of pachinko gaming machine PY1, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game machine until the special limiter function is activated is the probability variation jackpot other than the 10R probability variation jackpot (8R jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation). It is set to be the maximum on condition that you win the jackpot). That is, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game until the special limiter function is activated does not become the maximum even if only the 10R probability variable jackpot, which has the maximum number of rounds, is won. In this way, by the time the special limiter function is activated, we provide a novel game feature that makes you expect to win the big hit game with less probable jackpots (8R jackpots, 6R probable jackpots, 4R probable jackpots) than the 10R probable jackpots. It is possible to do.

<Third form>
In the second mode, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches 20 or more, the special limiter function that limits the control to the high probability time saving state is activated (FIGS. 49 and FIG. See 50). On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the special limiter function is not activated even if the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches 20 or more.

In the third mode, unlike the second mode, the special limiter function does not operate, but as shown in FIG. 51, the 2R normal jackpot is included as the type of jackpot to be won. That is, the types of jackpots won in the lottery of the first special symbol include 2R normal jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, and 10R probability variation jackpot. The distribution probability to each of these jackpots is 20% for the 2R normal jackpot, 20% for the 4R probability variation jackpot, 20% for the 6R probability variation jackpot, 20% for the 8R probability variation jackpot, and 20% for the 10R probability variation jackpot. The types of jackpots won in the second special symbol lottery include 2R normal jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, and 10R probability variation jackpot. The distribution probability to each of these jackpots is 20% for the 2R normal jackpot, 20% for the 4R probability variation jackpot, 20% for the 6R probability variation jackpot, 20% for the 8R probability variation jackpot, and 20% for the 10R probability variation jackpot. In this way, in the third form, unlike the second form, regardless of whether or not the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches 20, the winning of the 2R normal jackpot is an opportunity. The control to the high accuracy time saving state (rush state) is finished.

Further, in the third mode, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit becomes 20 or more, that is, when the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes 0 or less, the suppression status changes from "1" to "1". Switch to "3". As a result, the execution time of the jackpot game (OP time, round interval, ED time) becomes sufficiently longer than usual, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state can be easily determined to be sufficiently longer than usual. .. As a result, the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time can be suppressed. If the normal jackpot is won after the first hit, the value of the suppression status is set to "1" and the value of the remaining round limiter counter is set to "0". Further, in the second mode, the value of the suppression status is set only to "1" or "3", and is not set to "2".

[Game state setting process] The game state setting process (S2017) of the second form will be described with reference to FIG. 52. However, the difference from the game state setting process (S2017) of the second form shown in FIG. 48 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 52, after the remaining round limiter counter subtraction process is executed in step S2023, it is determined in step S2124 whether or not the value of the remaining round limiter counter is “1” or more. If it is "1" or more, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed, so the value of the suppression status is set to "1" (S2106), and the process proceeds to step S2107. On the other hand, if the value of the remaining land limiter counter is not "1" or more (NO in S2124), that is, if the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "0" or less, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is calculated. Since the situation is suppressed, the value of the suppression status is set to "3" (S2115), and the process proceeds to step S2107.

Further, in step S2101, if it is determined that the probability variation jackpot has not been won (S2101), since the 2R normal jackpot has been won, the process proceeds to step S2116. In step S2116, the value of the suppression status is set to "1", and in step S2117, the value of the remaining limiter counter is set to "0". Therefore, in the third mode, by winning the 2R normal jackpot, the value of the suppression status becomes "1" and the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes "0". Then, in step S2118, the time saving flag is turned ON, and in step S2119, the value of the time saving counter is set to "50", and the process proceeds to step S2120. In this way, it is not controlled to the low probability time saving state (normal game state) from the first hit to the winning of the 2R normal jackpot.

Next, an example of the transition after the first hit of the third form will be described with reference to FIG. 53. As shown in FIG. 53, it is assumed that the 8R probability variation jackpot was won as the first hit. In this case, although the value of the remaining round limiter counter is set to "20" at the end of the jackpot game based on the 8R probability variation jackpot, the number of rounds of the executed jackpot game is "8", so the remaining round limiter counter. The value of is "12" (= 20-8). At this time, since the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "1" or more, the value of the suppression status is "1". Therefore, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed.

Subsequently, if the 6R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot is executed. As a result, the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "6" (= 12-6) at the end of the jackpot game. At this time, since the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "1" or more, the value of the suppression status is "1".

Subsequently, if the 6R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot is executed. As a result, the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "0" (= 6-6) at the end of the jackpot game. At this time, since the value of the remaining round limiter counter is not "1" or more, the value of the suppression status becomes "3". In this way, when the value of the remaining round limiter becomes "0" or less, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. Specifically, in the next big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening becomes the third opening pattern (see FIG. 7C), so that the execution time of the big hit game is sufficiently longer than usual. Further, since the variation pattern is determined with reference to the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C in the highly accurate time saving state, the variation display time of the special symbol is likely to be sufficiently longer than usual.

Subsequently, if the 4R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 4R probability variation jackpot is executed. As a result, the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "-4" (= 0-4) at the end of the jackpot game. Further, since the suppression status is "3", the total number of prize balls given to the player per unit time is continuously suppressed. Subsequently, if the 10R probability variation jackpot is won in the high accuracy time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 10R probability variation jackpot is executed. As a result, at the end of the jackpot game, the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "-14" (= -4-10). Further, since the suppression status is "3", the total number of prize balls given to the player per unit time is continuously suppressed.

Subsequently, if the 2R normal jackpot is won in a highly accurate time saving state, the jackpot game based on the 2R normal jackpot is executed. As a result, at the end of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal game state. At this time, the value of the suppression status becomes "1" and the value of the remaining round limiter counter is reset to "0". In this way, when the 2R normal jackpot is won, the rush state ends, so that the suppression of the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is released.

In an example of the transition after the first hit shown in FIG. 53, the jackpot game based on the 8R probability variation jackpot, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot, and the 6R probability variation jackpot are displayed from the first hit to the control to the normal game state. A jackpot game based on a 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot game based on a 10R probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot game based on a 2R normal jackpot are executed. Therefore, from the first hit to the transition to the normal gaming state, the player has been able to obtain a total of 36 rounds of prize balls, and the player has more prize balls than in the second form. There is a chance to win. However, unlike the second mode, if the 2R normal jackpot is won before the total number of rounds of the jackpot game reaches 20 after the first hit, the game shifts to the normal gaming state. Therefore, the total number of prize balls for 20 rounds is not guaranteed as a minimum.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third form, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches 20 or more (when the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "0" or less). ), The value of the suppression status is switched from "1" to "3" (see FIG. 53), and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. However, even if the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "0" or less, the special limiter function does not operate, and it is not controlled to the normal game state after the big hit game. In this way, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches the predetermined value (20), the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time is obtained without activating the special limiter function. It can be significantly suppressed.

<Fourth form>
In the first embodiment, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed according to the value of the remaining limiter counter (the remaining number of consecutive times controlled to the high accuracy time saving state until the limiter function is activated). I tried to do it. On the other hand, in the fourth form, the number of consecutive winnings from the first hit to the probable change jackpot, or the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (number of fluctuation display) from the time when the probable change jackpot is determined in the high probability time saving state. It is configured to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time according to the above. In the fourth form, the limiter function of the first form and the special limiter function of the second form do not operate.

Here, the number of consecutive wins (including the first hit) from the first hit to the probable change jackpot will be referred to as "the number of consecutive rush hits" below. The number of consecutive rushes also means the number of consecutive big hit games executed from the first hit to the control of the normal gaming state. In addition, the number of changes in the special symbol until it is determined to be a probable change jackpot in a high-probability time-shortening state is referred to as "rush fluctuation number". The number of fluctuations in the rush also means how many times the special symbol has changed since the control to the high probability time saving state was started to win the probability change jackpot.

In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), when the number of consecutive rushes is 1 or more and 5 or less, the suppression status is set to "1". Therefore, at this time, the total number of prize balls given to the player in the unit time is not suppressed. That is, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state is determined as usual (see FIG. 10 (A)).

If the number of consecutive rushes is 6 or more and 10 or less, the suppression status is set to "2". Therefore, at this time, the total number of prize balls given to the player in the unit time is slightly suppressed. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state can be easily determined to be slightly longer than usual (see FIG. 10 (B)).

If the number of consecutive rushes is 11 or more, the suppression status is set to "3". Therefore, at this time, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is sufficiently suppressed. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state can be easily determined to be sufficiently longer than usual (see FIG. 10 (C)).

Further, in the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), when the number of rush fluctuations is 1 or more and 25 or less, the suppression status is set to "3". Therefore, at this time, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is sufficiently suppressed. Specifically, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game is sufficiently longer than usual (see FIG. 7 (C)).

Further, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 times or more and 50 times or less, the suppression status is set to "2". Therefore, at this time, the total number of prize balls given to the player in the unit time is slightly suppressed. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state can be easily determined to be slightly longer than usual (see FIG. 14 (B)).

If the number of consecutive rushes is 51 or more, the suppression status is set to "3". Therefore, at this time, the total number of prize balls given to the player in the unit time is not suppressed. Therefore, at this time, the total number of prize balls given to the player in the unit time is not suppressed. That is, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game is as usual (see FIG. 7A).

In the fourth form, the number of consecutive rushes may affect the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the high-accuracy time-shortening state, but the number of consecutive rushes is the execution time of the jackpot game (OP time, round interval, ED time). It has no effect. On the contrary, the number of rush fluctuations can affect the execution time of the jackpot game (OP time, round interval, ED time), but the number of consecutive rushes affects the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the high accuracy time saving state. I will not give it.

[Special symbol determination process] The special symbol determination process (S906) of the fourth form will be described with reference to FIG. 55. However, the difference from the special symbol determination process (S906) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 28 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 55, after the game state management process is executed in step S1602, the suppression status setting process is executed in step S1620. Then, after executing the suppression status setting process (S1620), the processes after step S1603 are executed.

[Suppression Status Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 56, in the suppression status setting process (S1620) of the fourth form, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is in a highly accurate time-saving state (S1621). If it is not in the high-accuracy time-saving state (NO in S1621), it is not in the rush state, so this process is completed. On the other hand, if the time is highly accurate (YES in S1621), the value of the rush fluctuation count counter is added by "1" (S1622). The rush fluctuation count counter counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol since the control to the high-accuracy time-shortening state is started. After step S1622, in step S1623, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot (4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot) has been won. The type of jackpot won in the fourth form is the same as the type of jackpot won in the first form (see FIG. 6).

If the probability change jackpot is won (YES in S1623), it is determined whether or not the value of the rush fluctuation number counter is "25" or less. If it is "25" or less (YES in S1624), set the value of the suppression status to "3" (S1625), and proceed to step S1631. In this way, when the probability change jackpot is won within 25 times of the change number of the special symbol after the control to the high accuracy time saving state is started, the value of the suppression status in the open pattern setting process (S1607) shown in FIG. Is "3", so that the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7 (C) is set. As a result, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes sufficiently longer than usual (see FIG. 7 (C)).

On the other hand, if the value of the rush fluctuation counter is not "25" or less (NO in S1624), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the rush fluctuation counter is "50" or less (S1626). If it is "50" or less (YES in S1626), the suppression status value is set to "2" (S1627), and the process proceeds to step S1631. In this way, when the probability variation jackpot is won within 26 times or more and 50 times or less after the control to the high accuracy time saving state is started, in the open pattern setting process (S1607) shown in FIG. When the value of the suppression status is "2", the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B is set. As a result, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes slightly longer than usual (see FIG. 7B).

On the other hand, if the value of the rush fluctuation count counter is not "50" or less (NO in S1626), the suppression status value is set to "1" (S1628), and the process proceeds to step S1631. In this way, when the probability variation jackpot is won when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 51 or more after the control to the high accuracy time saving state is started, the value of the suppression status in the open pattern setting process (S1607) shown in FIG. 30. When is "1", the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 7A is set. As a result, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes normal (see FIG. 7A). In step S1631, the value of the rush fluctuation count counter is reset to "0", and this process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1623 that the probabilistic jackpot has not been won (NO in S1623), it is determined in step S1629 whether or not the normal jackpot (2R normal jackpot) has been won. If you normally win the jackpot (YES in S1629), set the suppression status value to "1" (S1630) and proceed to step S1631. In this way, when a normal jackpot is won in a high-accuracy time-saving state, the suppression status value is "1" in the open pattern setting process (S1607) shown in FIG. 1 Open pattern is set. As a result, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes normal (see FIG. 7A).

Also, if it is determined in step S1629 that the normal jackpot has not been won (NO in S1629), it means that the jackpot has not been won. Therefore, in this case, this process is immediately terminated.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 57, in the game state setting process (S2017) of the fourth form, the game control microcomputer 81 has a probability variation jackpot (4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation). Judge whether or not the situation has won the jackpot) (S2130). If the probability change jackpot is won (YES in S2130), the value of the rush continuous count counter is added by "1" (S2131). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the rush continuous count counter is "5" or less (S2132). If it is "5" or less (YES in S2132), the suppression status value is set to "1" (S2133), and the process proceeds to step S2137. In this way, when the number of consecutive wins to the probabilistic jackpot after the first hit is 5 or less, the value of the suppression status is "1" in the fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003, S1009) shown in FIGS. 21 to 26. Therefore, the variation pattern is selected with reference to the first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (A). As a result, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state is determined as usual.

On the other hand, in step S2132, if the value of the rush continuous count counter is not "5" or less (NO in S2132), then it is determined whether or not the value of the rush continuous count counter is "10" or less (NO). S2134). If it is "10" or less (YES in S2134), set the suppression status value to "2" (S2135), and proceed to step S2137. In this way, when the number of consecutive wins to the probabilistic jackpot after the first hit is 6 or more and 10 or less, the value of the suppression status in the fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003, S1009) shown in FIGS. 21 to 26. When is "2", the variation pattern is selected with reference to the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B). This makes it easier to determine the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the high-accuracy time-shortening state, which is slightly longer than usual.

On the other hand, if the value of the rush continuous count counter is not "10" or less (NO in S2134) in step S2134, the suppression status value is set to "3" (S2136), and the process proceeds to step S2137. .. In this way, when the number of consecutive winnings to the probabilistic jackpot after the first hit is 11 times or more, the value of the suppression status is "3" in the fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003, S1009) shown in FIGS. 21 to 26. Therefore, the variation pattern is selected with reference to the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C). As a result, it becomes easy to determine the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state to be sufficiently longer than usual.

In step S2137, the probability change flag is turned ON, and in step S2138, the value of the probability change counter is set to "10000". Subsequently, in step S2139, the time saving flag is turned ON, and in step S2140, the value of the probability variation counter is set to "10000", and the process proceeds to step S2145.

If the probability change jackpot is not won in step S2130 (NO in S2130), the normal jackpot (2R normal jackpot) is won, and the process proceeds to step S2141. In step S2141, the value of the rush continuous count counter is set to "0", and in step S2142, the value of the suppression status is set to "1". Then, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2143), the time saving counter value is set to "10000" (S2144), and the process proceeds to step S2145. In this way, when the rush state (control to the high-accuracy time-shortening state) ends by winning the normal jackpot, the value of the suppression status is subsequently set in the fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003, S1009) shown in FIGS. 21 to 26. When is "1", the variation pattern is selected with reference to the first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (A). As a result, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the low probability time saving state is determined as usual.

In step S2145, the game control microcomputer 81 issues a game state specification command including information on the game state currently set, information on the time reduction counter, information on the probability change counter, information on the suppression status, information on the rush continuous count counter, and the like. Set it in the output buffer and finish this process.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth form, when the number of consecutive winnings (number of consecutive villas, number of consecutive rushes) for the probabilistic jackpot, which triggers the control to the high-probability time-saving state, reaches 6, the unit time. The total number of prize balls given to the player is suppressed. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the high-accuracy time-shortening state can be easily determined to be slightly longer than usual (see FIG. 10 (B)). On the other hand, if the number of consecutive villas does not reach 6 times, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state is determined as usual (see FIG. 10 (A)). In this way, when the number of consecutive villas is large, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive privilege.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth form, when the number of consecutive villas reaches 6 times (6 times or more and 10 times or less), the second special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B is used. , It becomes easier to determine the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the high-accuracy time-shortening state, which is slightly longer than usual. Further, when the number of consecutive villas reaches 11 times (11 times or more), the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state is longer than usual according to the third special fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C). Is long enough to be easily determined. In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time is gradually reduced, for example, when the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time at one time is greatly reduced. In comparison, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth form, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (number of rush fluctuations) until it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot in a highly accurate time-saving state is 50 or less, the unit time is The total number of prize balls given to the player is suppressed. Specifically, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game is slightly longer than usual (see FIG. 7B). On the other hand, when the number of rush fluctuations exceeds 50, the execution time of the jackpot game becomes normal (see FIG. 7A). In this way, if the next probable change jackpot is won early in a high probability time saving state, the total number of prize balls that the player gets in a unit time can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege. It is possible.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth form, when the number of rush fluctuations is 50 or less and exceeds 25, the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B is set in the jackpot game. , The execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game becomes a little longer than usual. Further, when the number of rush fluctuations is 25 or less, the execution time of the jackpot game becomes sufficiently longer than usual because the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7C is set in the jackpot game. In this way, it is possible to further reduce the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time as the winning of the next probability change jackpot is earlier in the high probability time saving state.

<Fifth form>
From the first form to the fourth form, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed according to the base from the first hit to the end of the control to the high accuracy time saving state. There wasn't. On the other hand, in the fifth form, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed according to the base from the first hit to the end of the control to the high accuracy time saving state. It is configured. The fifth form is configured in the same manner as the first form, but unlike the first form, the value of the remaining limiter counter (the remaining number of consecutive times controlled to a highly accurate time saving state until the limiter function is activated). Therefore, the total number of prize balls given to the player per unit time is not suppressed.

Here, the base from the first hit to the end of the control to the high accuracy time saving state will be referred to as "rush base" below. This rush base is the total number of prize balls (the total number of rush prize balls) acquired by the player in the rush state (from the start of the jackpot game based on the first hit to the start of control to the low probability time saving state) and the rush. It means the ratio of the game balls launched by the player in the state to the number of launch balls (the number of rush launch balls) that have flowed down the game area 3.

In the fifth embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 calculates the rush base by the base calculation process (S107) shown in FIG. 14 when the game control microcomputer 81 is in the rush state. Then, the value of the suppression status is sequentially set according to the value of the rush base calculated in the base effect processing (S107). That is, the value of the suppression status changes as appropriate according to the value of the rush base.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58, if the rush base value is "599" or less, the game control microcomputer 81 does not mean that the total number of prize balls that the player acquires in a unit time in the rush state is large. It is determined that there is no such value, and the value of the suppression status is set to "1". In this case, the variation pattern is selected with reference to the first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (A). As a result, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state is determined as usual. Further, in the jackpot game, since the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 7A is set, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game is as usual. Therefore, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is not suppressed.

Further, if the rush base value is "600" or more and "799" or less, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time in the rush state is a little large. Set the suppression status value to "2". In this case, the variation pattern is selected with reference to the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B). As a result, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state can be easily determined to be longer than usual. Further, in the jackpot game, since the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B is set, the execution time of the jackpot game is slightly longer than usual. Therefore, the total prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time are slightly suppressed.

Further, if the rush base value is "800" or more, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time in the rush state is sufficiently large, and determines that the total number of prize balls is sufficiently large, and the value of the suppression status. Is set to "3". In this case, the variation pattern is selected with reference to the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C). As a result, it becomes easy to determine the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the highly accurate time saving state to be sufficiently longer than usual. Further, in the jackpot game, since the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7C is set, the execution time of the jackpot game is sufficiently longer than usual. Therefore, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is sufficiently suppressed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fifth form, in the rush state from the first hit to the end of the control to the high accuracy time saving state, the suppression status is changed according to the rush base value calculated sequentially. The value is set. Therefore, when the rush base is small, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed, while when the rush base is large, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. It is possible. In this way, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time in real time according to the calculated rush-based value.

<Sixth form>
From the first form to the fifth form, the special symbol (big hit symbol) indicating the winning of the jackpot is displayed as a stop, and when the stop time of the jackpot symbol elapses, the jackpot game is started. .. On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, the jackpot game is started based on the fact that the game ball passes through the winning combination gate 6. It is configured as follows. In the sixth embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is not suppressed according to the value of the remaining limiter counter, and the limiter function is not activated. The other configurations of the sixth form are the same as those of the first form.

In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59, the second flow path R2 is provided with a combination gate 6 through which a game ball can pass. A fluxgate sensor 6a capable of detecting a game ball passing through the fluxgate 6 is arranged in the fluxgate 6. When the fluxgate sensor 6a detects the game ball, the detection signal is output to the game control microcomputer 81. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 81 can determine that the game ball has passed through the combination gate 6 by inputting a detection signal from the combination gate 6. The combination gate 6 is arranged so that about one of the ten game balls driven into the second flow path R2 by right-handed can pass through. That is, in this pachinko game machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds, so as long as the player continues to hit right, one game ball will play a role in about 6 seconds. It is possible to pass through the gate 6.

In the sixth embodiment, when a jackpot is won by a special symbol lottery, as described above, the jackpot game starts based on the fact that the game ball passes through the winning combination gate 6 after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed. Will be done. However, in the sixth embodiment, the trigger for starting the jackpot game is not always that one game ball passes through the combination gate 6. That is, the trigger for the start of the jackpot game is that one game ball passes through the combination gate 6, three game balls pass through the combination gate 6, or five game balls pass the combination gate 6. It is configured to pass through the gate 6. Here, the number of game balls that must pass through the winning combination gate 6 in order to start the jackpot game after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed is referred to as "the number of winning combination gates". To.

In the sixth embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 makes the number of consecutive gates specified for the winning combination different according to the number of consecutive rushes (the number of consecutive winnings from the first hit to the probabilistic jackpot). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 60, when the number of consecutive rushes is 1 or more and 5 or less, the number of winning combination gates is set to "1". Therefore, in this case, after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, if one game ball passes through the winning combination gate 6, the jackpot game is started as in the conventional case. Therefore, after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, it takes about 6 seconds until the jackpot game is started, and the start of the jackpot game is not particularly extended. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is not so large, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed.

Next, when the number of consecutive rushes is 5 or more and 10 or less, the number of winning combination gates is set to "3". Therefore, in this case, if the three game balls pass through the winning combination gate 6 after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, the jackpot game is started. Therefore, after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, it takes about 18 seconds until the jackpot game is started, and the start of the jackpot game is slightly delayed. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes increases a little, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed a little.

Subsequently, when the number of consecutive rushes is 11 or more, the specified number of balls at the combination gate is set to "5". Therefore, in this case, if the five game balls pass through the winning combination gate 6 after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, the jackpot game is started. Therefore, after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, it takes about 30 seconds until the jackpot game is started, and the start of the jackpot game is sufficiently postponed. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is sufficiently large, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is sufficiently suppressed.

[Special symbol determination process] The special symbol determination process (S906) of the sixth form will be described with reference to FIG. 61. However, the difference from the special symbol determination process (S906) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 28 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 61, after the game state management process is executed in step S1602, the combination gate specified number of balls setting process is executed in step S1640. In the combination gate specified number of balls setting process (S1640), as shown in FIG. 60, the game control microcomputer sets the combination gate specified number of balls according to the number of consecutive rushes (value of the number of consecutive rush counters). .. After executing the combination gate specified number of balls setting process (S1640), the game control microcomputer 81 subsequently determines whether or not the game balls have passed through the combination gate 6 by the number of combination gate specified balls (S1640). S1641). If the number of game balls has not passed by the specified number of game balls (NO in S1641), it is not the situation to start the big hit game, so the processing after step S1603 is not executed. On the other hand, if the game balls have passed by the specified number of balls at the combination gate (YES in S1641), the jackpot game is started, so the processing after step S1603 is executed.

In this sixth embodiment, as described above, as the number of consecutive rushes increases, the number of designated balls at the winning combination gate increases, and the start of the jackpot game is further delayed. However, the player may feel uncomfortable if the jackpot game is not started for a long time after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed. Therefore, in the sixth embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 is used to promote the effect of driving the combination gate until the game ball passes through the combination gate 6 by the specified number of combination gates after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed. Is supposed to be executed.

Based on FIG. 62, the combination gate driving promotion effect when the combination gate specified number of balls is set to “5” will be described. In this combination gate driving promotion effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 passes the game ball to the combination gate 6 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 62 (A) after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed. In addition to displaying the passing promotion image YG that prompts the player to make the player, the passing ball number suggestion image CS5 indicating "Put 5 balls!" Is displayed. Therefore, the player can grasp that the situation is such that the five game balls are passed through the combination gate 6 by looking at the passing promotion image YG and the passing ball number suggestion image CS5.

After that, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a command based on the passage of the combination gate 6 from the game control microcomputer 81, the passage promotion image YG is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 62 (B). At the same time, the remaining passing ball number image CS4 indicating "4 more balls!" Is displayed. Similarly, each time a command based on the passage of the combination gate 6 is received from the game control microcomputer 81, the passage promotion image YG shown in FIG. 62 (C) and the remaining number of passing balls image showing “3 more balls!” CO3 is displayed, the passage promotion image YG shown in FIG. 62 (D) and the remaining number of passing balls image CO2 showing "2 more balls!" Are displayed, and the passage promotion image YG and "1 more balls" shown in FIG. 62 (E). The number of remaining passing balls indicating "balls!" Image CO1 is displayed.

Then, when the game balls pass through the combination gate 6 by the specified number of combination gates, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays a rainbow-colored background image on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 62 (F). Along with displaying the RB, a clear suggestion image CR indicating "clear!" Is displayed. By displaying the rainbow-colored background image RB and the clear suggestion image CR, it is possible for the player to understand that the jackpot game is about to start. In this way, by executing the role-matching gate driving promotion effect, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable even if the jackpot game is not started for a long time after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed. be.

In addition, in FIG. 62, the combination gate driving promotion effect when the combination gate specified number of balls is set to “5” has been described, but the combination gate specified number of balls is set to “3” or “1”. The same applies to the role-ream gate driving promotion effect in the case of. That is, in the combination gate driving promotion effect when the combination gate specified number of balls is set to "3", the remaining number of passing balls showing "3 more balls!" Shown in FIG. 62 (C) is replaced with the image CO3. , "Put 3 balls!" Is displayed. Further, in the combination gate driving promotion effect when the combination gate specified number of balls is set to "1", the remaining number of passing balls showing "one more ball!" Shown in FIG. 62 (E) is replaced with the image CO1. An image suggesting the number of passing balls is displayed, indicating "Put one ball!".

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the sixth form, as shown in FIG. 60, when the number of consecutive rushes (number of consecutive villas) reaches 6 times (6 times or more and 10 times or less), the role is continuous. Since the gate specified number of balls is set to "3", the time from the stop display of the jackpot symbol to the start of the jackpot game becomes longer. In this way, when the number of consecutive villas is large, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive privilege.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the sixth form, when the number of consecutive rushes reaches 6 times (6 times or more and 10 times or less), the number of consecutive gates is set to "3" and the rush is performed. When the number of consecutive times reaches 11 times (when the number of consecutive times is 11 times or more), the number of consecutive gates is set to "5". In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the time from the stop display of the jackpot symbol to the start of the jackpot game gradually increases, and the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time gradually increases. It is possible to suppress it.

<7th form>
In the sixth embodiment, the number of consecutive gates is set according to the number of consecutive rushes (number of consecutive villas) (see FIG. 60). On the other hand, in the seventh embodiment, the number of combinations gate specified balls is set according to the number of rush fluctuations (the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol until it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot in a high probability time saving state). It is configured as follows. The other configurations of the seventh form are the same as those of the sixth form.

In the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 63, when the number of rush fluctuations is 1 or more and 25 or less, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the number of winning combination gates to “5”. Therefore, in this case, if the five game balls pass through the winning combination gate 6 after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, the jackpot game is started. Therefore, after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, it takes about 30 seconds until the jackpot game is started, and the start of the jackpot game is postponed. In this way, when the next big hit is won early in a highly accurate time saving state, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is sufficiently suppressed.

Next, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 or more and 50 or less, the number of winning combination gates is set to "2". Therefore, in this case, if the three game balls pass through the winning combination gate 6 after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, the jackpot game is started. Therefore, after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, it takes about 18 seconds until the jackpot game is started, and the start of the jackpot game is slightly delayed. In this way, when the next winning is a little early in the high accuracy time saving state, the total number of prize balls given to the player in the unit time is suppressed a little.

Subsequently, when the number of rush fluctuations is 51 or more, the number of winning combination gates is set to "1". Therefore, in this case, after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, if one game ball passes through the winning combination gate 6, the jackpot game is started as in the conventional case. Therefore, after the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, it takes about 6 seconds until the jackpot game is started, and the start of the jackpot game is not particularly extended. In this way, when the next winning is not early in the high accuracy time saving state, the total number of prize balls given to the player in the unit time is not suppressed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 63, when the number of rush fluctuations is 50 or less, the number of winning combination gates is larger than "1" ("3"). Since the above) is set, the time from when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed until the jackpot game is started becomes longer. In this way, if the jackpot is won early in a highly accurate time saving state, the total number of prize balls that the player gets in a unit time can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege. be.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the seventh embodiment, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 or more and 50 or less, the number of winning combinations gates is set to "3", and the number of rush fluctuations is 1 or more and 50 or less. If the number of times is 25 or less, the number of balls specified for the combination gate is set to "5". In this way, the earlier the winning of the jackpot in the high accuracy time saving state, the longer the time from the stop display of the jackpot symbol to the start of the jackpot game becomes longer, and the total prize ball that the player wins in a unit time. It is possible to gradually increase the number.

<8th form>
From the first form to the seventh form, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b was fixed at 4. On the other hand, in the eighth embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is configured to change. Here, in the following, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b will be referred to as "special figure 2 upper limit holding ball number". In the eighth embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is not suppressed according to the value of the remaining limiter counter, and the limiter function is not activated. The other configurations of the eighth form are the same as those of the first form.

In the eighth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 64, when the number of consecutive rushes is 1 or more and 5 or less, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the upper limit number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 to “4”. In this case, in the high accuracy time saving state, the player can store up to "4" in the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 as usual, and even if there is a timing when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 22. It is possible to continuously perform the lottery of the special figure 2 without interruption. Further, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), when the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is "2" or more, the shortening variation function is activated (the variation pattern P17 having a short variation time). (Because it is easy to select), it is possible to smoothly digest the second special figure reservation as usual. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is 5 or less, the game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state is executed as usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed.

When the number of consecutive rushes is 6 or more and 10 or less, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "2". Specifically, when the number of continuous rushes is 6 times or more and 10 times or less, the game control microcomputer 81 has a special figure in the sensor detection process (S104) shown in FIG. 15 instead of the process of step S204. 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls is "2" or more. In this case, in the high accuracy time saving state, the player can only store the number of reserved balls up to "2", and there is a timing when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 22. The lottery of 2 is a little easier to break. Further, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, since the function of shortening fluctuation works only when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is the maximum "2", it becomes difficult to smoothly digest the second special figure hold. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is 6 or more and 10 or less, the game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state tends to be a little longer than usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is slightly suppressed. It is possible to do.

If the number of consecutive rushes is 11 or more, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "1". Specifically, when the number of consecutive rushes is 11 or more, the game control microcomputer 81 replaces the process of step S204 in the sensor detection process (S104) shown in FIG. 15, and the number of reserved balls in FIG. Is determined to be "1" or more. In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the player can only store the number of reserved balls up to "1", and there is a timing when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 22. The lottery of 2 is likely to be interrupted. Further, in the high accuracy time saving state, since the special figure 2 holding ball number can be stored only up to the maximum "1", the function of shortening fluctuation does not work, and the second special drawing holding is not smoothly digested. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is 11 or more, the game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state tends to be sufficiently longer than usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is sufficiently suppressed. Is possible.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the eighth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 64, when the number of consecutive rushes (number of consecutive villas) reaches 6 times (6 times or more and 10 times or less), a special figure is made. 2 Since the upper limit number of reserved balls is set to "2" or less, the frequency at which the lottery of Special Figure 2 is not continuously executed increases. As a result, the game in the high-accuracy time-saving state tends to be longer than usual. In this way, when the number of consecutive villas is large, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive privilege.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the eighth embodiment, when the number of consecutive rushes reaches 6 times (6 times or more and 10 times or less), the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "2". When the number of consecutive rushes reaches 11 (when it is 11 or more), the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "1". In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the game in the high-accuracy time-saving state tends to become longer, and it is possible to gradually greatly reduce the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time.

<9th form>
In the eighth form, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is configured to change according to the number of consecutive rushes (number of consecutive villas). On the other hand, in the ninth embodiment, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 changes according to the number of rush fluctuations (the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol until it is determined to be a probable change jackpot in a high probability time saving state). It is configured as follows. The other configurations of the ninth form are the same as those of the eighth form.

In the ninth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 65, when the number of rush fluctuations is 1 or more and 25 or less, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the upper limit number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 to “1”. Specifically, when the number of rush fluctuations is 1 or more and 25 or less, the game control microcomputer 81 has a special figure in the sensor detection process (S104) shown in FIG. 15 instead of the process in step S204. 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls is "1" or more. In this case, in the high accuracy time saving state, the player can only store the number of reserved balls up to "1", and there is a timing when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 22. The lottery of 2 is likely to be interrupted. Further, in the high accuracy time saving state, since the special figure 2 holding ball number can be stored only up to "1", the function of shortening fluctuation does not work, and the second special drawing holding is not smoothly digested. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is 1 or more and 25 or less, the next game in the high-accuracy time-saving state tends to be sufficiently longer than usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time. Can be sufficiently suppressed.

When the number of rush fluctuations is 26 or more and 50 or less, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "2". Specifically, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 times or more and 50 times or less, the game control microcomputer 81 has a special figure in the sensor detection process (S104) shown in FIG. 15 instead of the process of step S204. 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls is "2" or more. In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the player can only store the number of reserved balls up to "2", and there is a timing when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 22. The lottery of 2 is a little easier to break. Further, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the function of the shortening fluctuation works only when the number of balls held in the special figure 2 is the maximum "2", so that the holding of the second special figure is difficult to be smoothly digested. In this way, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 times or more and 50 times or less, the next game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state tends to be a little longer than usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player per unit time is increased. It can be suppressed a little.

When the number of rush fluctuations is 51 or more, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "4". In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the player can store up to "4" in the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 as usual, and even if there is a timing when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 22. It is possible to carry out the lottery of the special figure 2 continuously and without interruption. Further, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "2" or more, the function of the shortening fluctuation works, so that the second special figure is as usual. It is possible to smoothly digest the hold. In this way, when the number of rush fluctuations is 51 or more, the next game in the high-accuracy time-saving state is executed as usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the ninth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 65, when the number of rush fluctuations is 50 or less, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "2" or less. The frequency with which the lottery of the special figure 2 is not continuously executed increases. As a result, the game in the high-accuracy time-saving state tends to be longer than usual. In this way, if the jackpot is won early in a highly accurate time saving state, the total number of prize balls that the player gets in a unit time can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege. be.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the ninth form, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 times or more and 50 times or less, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "2" and the number of rush fluctuations is 25 times. When it is within, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is set to "1". In this way, the earlier the winning of the jackpot in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the longer the game in the next high-accuracy time-saving state is likely to be, and the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time can be greatly suppressed. It is possible.
<10th form>
From the first form to the ninth form, the probability of winning a small hit in the special symbol lottery was fixed at about 1/20 (= 3277 ÷ 65536, see FIG. 9A). On the other hand, in the tenth form, the probability of winning a small hit in a special symbol lottery is configured to change. Here, in the following, the probability of winning a small hit in a special symbol lottery will be referred to as a "small hit winning probability". In the tenth form, unlike the first form, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is not suppressed according to the value of the remaining limiter counter, and the limiter function is not activated. The other configurations of the tenth form are the same as those of the first form.

In the tenth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 66, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hit winning probability to "1/20" when the number of consecutive rushes is 1 or more and 5 or less. In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, in the lottery of the special symbol, the small hit game is executed by winning the small hit very rarely as in the normal game state. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is 5 or less, the game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state is executed as usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hit winning probability to "1/10" when the number of consecutive rushes is 6 times or more and 10 times or less. In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, in the special symbol lottery, it becomes easier to win a small hit than when the number of consecutive rushes is 5 or less, and the small hit game is more likely to be executed a little more frequently. Since the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of one small hit game is 1.9 seconds (see FIG. 7A), only the amount of the small hit game executed is the same. The game in a high-accuracy time-saving state becomes longer. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is 6 or more and 10 or less, the game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state tends to be a little longer than usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is slightly suppressed. It is possible to do.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hit winning probability to "1/5" when the number of consecutive rushes is 11 or more. In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, in the special symbol lottery, it becomes easier to win a small hit than when the number of consecutive rushes is 6 times or more and 10 times or less, and the small hit game is more likely to be executed. .. In this way, when the number of consecutive rushes is 11 or more, the game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state tends to be sufficiently longer than usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is sufficiently suppressed. Is possible.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the tenth form, as shown in FIG. 66, when the number of consecutive rushes (number of consecutive villas) reaches 6 times (6 times or more and 10 times or less), a small hit. Since the winning probability is higher than "1/20", the frequency of small hit games is increased. Therefore, the game in a high-accuracy time-saving state tends to be longer than usual. In this way, when the number of consecutive villas is large, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive privilege.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the tenth form, when the number of consecutive rushes reaches 6 times (6 times or more and 10 times or less), the small hit winning probability is set to "1/10" and the rush When the number of consecutive times reaches 11 times (when it is 11 times or more), the small hit winning probability is set to "1/5". In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the game in the high-accuracy time-saving state tends to become longer, and it is possible to gradually greatly reduce the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time.

<11th form>
In the eleventh form, the probability of winning a small hit changes according to the number of consecutive rushes (number of consecutive villas). On the other hand, in the eleventh form, the small hit winning probability changes according to the number of rush fluctuations (the number of fluctuation display of special symbols until it is determined to be a probable change jackpot in a high probability time saving state). Has been done. The other configurations of the eleventh form are the same as those of the tenth form.

In the eleventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 67, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hit winning probability to "1/5" when the number of rush fluctuations is 1 or more and 25 or less. In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, in the special symbol lottery, it becomes easier to win a small hit significantly than in the normal game state, and the small hit game is likely to be executed frequently. In this way, when the number of rush fluctuations is 1 or more and 25 or less, the next game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state tends to be sufficiently longer than usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time. Can be sufficiently suppressed.

When the number of rush fluctuations is 26 or more and 50 or less, the small hit winning probability is set to "1/10". In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, in the lottery of the special symbol, it becomes easier to win the small hit a little more than in the normal game state, and the small hit game becomes easier to be executed a little more frequently. In this way, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 times or more and 50 times or less, the next game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state tends to be a little longer than usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player per unit time is increased. It can be suppressed a little.

If the number of rush fluctuations is 51 or more, the small hit winning probability is set to "1/20". In this case, in the high-accuracy time-saving state, in the lottery of the special symbol, the small hit game is executed by winning the small hit very rarely as in the normal game state. In this way, when the number of rush fluctuations is 51 or more, the game in the high-accuracy time-shortening state is executed as usual, and the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is not suppressed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the eleventh form, as shown in FIG. 67, when the number of rush fluctuations is 50 times or less, the small hit winning probability is higher than "1/20", so that the small hit The frequency with which the game is executed increases. Therefore, the game in a high-accuracy time-saving state tends to be longer than usual. In this way, if the jackpot is won early in a highly accurate time saving state, the total number of prize balls that the player gets in a unit time can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege. be.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the eleventh form, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 times or more and 50 times or less, the small hit winning probability is set to "1/10" and the number of rush fluctuations is 25 times or less. When is, the small hit winning probability is set to "1/5". In this way, the earlier the winning of the jackpot in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the longer the game in the next high-accuracy time-saving state is likely to be, and the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time can be greatly suppressed. It is possible.
<12th form>
From the first form to the eleventh form, in the high probability state (high probability time saving state), the game control microcomputer 81 falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state before executing the lottery of the special symbol. We did not run a lottery to see if or not. In other words, it was not configured as a so-called "falling machine". On the other hand, in the twelfth mode, in the high probability state (high probability time saving state), does the game control microcomputer 81 fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state before executing the lottery of the special symbol? It is configured to perform a no or no lottery. That is, it is configured as a so-called "falling machine". In the twelfth form, unlike the first form, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a unit time is not suppressed according to the value of the remaining limiter counter, and the limiter function is not activated. The other configurations of the twelfth form are the same as those of the first form.

[Special symbol determination process] The special symbol standby process (S902) of the twelfth form will be described with reference to FIG. 68. However, the difference from the special symbol standby process (S902) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 19 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 68, when it is determined in step S1001 that the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is not "0" (NO in S1001), it is subsequently controlled to a high probability state. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1015). If it is determined that the state is not controlled to the high probability state (NO in S1015), the process proceeds to the special figure 2 jackpot determination process in step S1002, and if it is determined that the state is controlled to the high probability state (YES in S1015), it will be described later. The fall lottery process is executed (S1016), and the process proceeds to the special figure 2 jackpot determination process of step S1002. Further, if it is determined in step S1007 that the number of reserved balls in the first starting port 20 (the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is not "0" (NO in S1007), then whether or not the control is performed in a high probability state. Is determined (S1017). If it is determined that the state is not controlled to the high probability state (NO in S1017), the process proceeds to the special figure 1 jackpot determination process in step S1008, and if it is determined that the state is controlled to the high probability state (YES in S1017), it will be described later. The fall lottery process is executed (S1018), and the process proceeds to the special figure 1 jackpot determination process of step S1008.

The twelfth form of the fall lottery process (S1016, S1018) will be described. In the fall lottery process (S1016, S1018), whether or not to fall from the high probability state (high probability time saving state) to the normal probability state (normal game state) before determining whether or not it is a big hit in the special symbol lottery. This is the process of executing the lottery. In this twelfth embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 has a probability of falling from a high probability state (high probability time saving state) to a normal probability state (normal game state) according to the number of consecutive rushes (hereinafter referred to as "fall probability"). ) Is configured to change.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 69, when the number of consecutive rushes is 1 or more and 5 or less, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the fall probability to "1/500" in the fall lottery process (S1016, S1018). Set to, and draw a lottery to see if you will fall into the normal game state. Further, when the number of consecutive rushes is 6 or more and 10 or less, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the fall probability to "1/400" in the fall lottery process (S1016, S1018) and falls to the normal game state. A lottery will be held to determine whether or not to do so. Further, when the number of consecutive rushes is 11 or more, whether or not the game control microcomputer 81 sets the fall probability to "1/400" in the fall lottery process (S1016, S1018) and falls to the normal game state. Lottery will be held.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the twelfth form, as shown in FIG. 69, when the number of consecutive rushes (number of consecutive villas) reaches 6 times (6 times or more and 10 times or less), the probability of falling Increases to "1/400", and when the number of consecutive rushes reaches 11 times (when it is 11 times or more), the fall probability is set to "1/300". In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, it becomes easier to fall from the high-accuracy time-saving state to the normal game state, and it is possible to make it easier for the player to end the rush state in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained. In other words, as the number of consecutive villas increases, it is possible to easily reduce the total number of prize balls that the player obtains per unit time.

<13th form>
In the twelfth form, the fall probability is configured to change according to the number of consecutive rushes (number of consecutive villas). On the other hand, in the thirteenth form, the fall probability is configured to change according to the number of rush fluctuations (the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol until it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot in a high probability time saving state). There is. The other configurations of the thirteenth form are the same as those of the twelfth form.

In the thirteenth mode, as shown in FIG. 70, when the number of rush fluctuations is 1 or more and 25 or less, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the fall probability to "1/300" in the fall lottery process (S1016, S1018). Is set to, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the player falls into the normal gaming state. Further, when the number of consecutive rushes is 26 or more and 50 or less, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the fall probability to "1/400" in the fall lottery process (S1016, S1018) and falls to the normal game state. A lottery will be held to determine whether or not to do so. Further, when the number of consecutive rushes is 51 or more, whether or not the game control microcomputer 81 sets the fall probability to "1/500" in the fall lottery process (S1016, S1018) and falls to the normal game state. Lottery will be held.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the thirteenth form, as shown in FIG. 70, when the number of rush fluctuations is 26 or more and 50 or less, the fall probability increases to "1/400" and the rush fluctuations occur. When the number of times is 25 or less, the fall probability increases to "1/300". In this way, the earlier the winning of the jackpot in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the easier it is for the player to fall from the high-accuracy time-saving state to the normal gaming state in the next game in the high-accuracy time-saving state, and the player wins many prize balls. It is possible to make it easier to end the rush state that can be obtained. In other words, the earlier the winning of the jackpot in the high-accuracy time-saving state, the easier it is to reduce the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a unit time.

As described above, the first to thirteenth forms have been described, but based on FIG. 71, a method of determining that the situation is such that an excessive privilege is given to the player, and a total prize ball given to the player in a unit time. I will explain again how to reduce the number based on the example of change.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of determining that the situation is to give an excessive privilege to the player, (1) the value of the remaining limiter counter (the remaining controlled to a highly accurate time saving state by the time the limiter function is activated). There was a method of determining whether the number of consecutive times) was less than or equal to a specific number of times. This method will be described in the first embodiment, and when the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes "4" (first specific number of times) or less, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed, and the remaining limiter counter is used. When the value becomes "2" (second specific number of times) or less, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is further suppressed (see FIG. 12). However, the values of the first specific number of times and the second specific number of times are not limited to "4" and "2", and can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the value of the remaining limiter counter becomes smaller, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed in two stages, but the total prize balls given to the player at three or more stages or one stage at a predetermined time. You may try to suppress the number.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of determining that the situation is to give an excessive privilege to the player, (2) the value of the remaining round limiter counter (in the jackpot game executed until the special limiter function is activated). There was a way to determine if the number of remaining rounds) was 10 or less. It should be noted that this method can also be said to be a method of determining whether the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed from the first hit reaches 10 (predetermined value). This method will be described in the second embodiment, and when the value of the remaining round limiter counter becomes "10" or less, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed, and the value of the remaining round limiter counter is "5". When it becomes less than or equal to, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is further suppressed (see FIG. 49). In other words, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed from the first hit reaches 10 (first predetermined value), the total number of prize balls given to the player at the predetermined time is suppressed, and the game is executed from the first hit. When the total number of rounds of the jackpot game reaches 15 (second predetermined value), the total number of prize balls given to the player at the predetermined time is further suppressed. However, the values of the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value are not limited to "10" and "15", and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, as the total number of rounds of jackpot games executed from the first hit increased, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time was suppressed in two stages, but the total prize balls were given to the player in three stages or more, or in one stage for a predetermined time. The total number of prize balls given to the player may be suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of determining that the situation is to give an excessive privilege to the player, (3) the number of consecutive rushes (the number of consecutive wins from the first hit to the probable change jackpot, the value of the rush continuous number counter). There was a way to determine if) would reach the specified number of times. This method will be described in the fourth form, the sixth form, the eighth form, the tenth form, and the twelfth form, and when the number of consecutive rushes reaches six times (the first predetermined number of times), the method is given to the player at a predetermined time. The total number of prize balls to be awarded was suppressed, and when the number of consecutive rushes reached 11, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time was further suppressed. However, the values of the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times are not limited to "6" and "11", and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, as the number of consecutive rushes increased, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time was suppressed in two stages, but the total number of prize balls given to the player at three or more stages or in one stage at a predetermined time was suppressed. You may try to suppress it.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of determining that the situation is to give an excessive privilege to the player, (4) the number of rush fluctuations (variation display of a special symbol until it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot in a high probability time saving state). There was a method of determining whether or not the number of times) was less than or equal to a predetermined number of times. This method will be described in the fourth form, the seventh form, the ninth form, the eleventh form, and the thirteenth form, and the number of rush fluctuations is 50 times (first predetermined number of times) or less and 25 times (second predetermined number of times). When it exceeds, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed, and when the number of rush fluctuations is 25 or less, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is further suppressed. However, the values of the first predetermined number of times and the second predetermined number of times are not limited to "50" and "26", and can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the number of rush fluctuations decreased, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time was suppressed in two stages, but the total number of prize balls given to the player at three or more stages or in one stage at a predetermined time was suppressed. You may try to suppress it.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of determining a situation in which an excessive privilege is given to a player, there is a method of (4) determining whether or not the rush base is a specific value or more. This method will be described in the fifth embodiment, and if the rush base is 600 (first specific value) or more and less than 800 (second specific value), the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed. However, when the rush base is 800 or more, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is further suppressed. However, the values of the first specific value and the second specific value are not limited to "600" and "800", and can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the rush base becomes larger, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed in two stages, but the total number of prize balls given to the player at three or more stages or one stage is suppressed. You may try to do it. In addition, instead of the method of judging whether the rush base (the base from the first hit to the end of the privilege game state) is equal to or higher than the specific value, the total base which means the base in all the game states is the specific value. It may be a method of judging whether it is the above. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 may be configured to calculate the base (rush base, total base) for the unit time, and may determine whether the base for the unit time is equal to or more than a specific value.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time (predetermined time), (1) a method of lengthening the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the jackpot game. was there. This method will be described in the first form, the second form, the third form, the fourth form, and the fifth form, and the first open pattern shown in FIG. 7 (A) is replaced with the first open pattern shown in FIG. 7 (B). Two open patterns and a third open pattern shown in FIG. 7 (C) are set. However, in order to lengthen the execution time of the jackpot game, an opening pattern other than the second opening pattern shown in FIG. 7B and the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7C may be set. Also, in order to lengthen the execution time of the jackpot game, the OP time, round interval, and ED time are all lengthened, but any one or two of the OP time, round interval, and ED time is lengthened. It may be. When the first open pattern shown in FIG. 7A is set, the OP time is 7.0 seconds, the round interval is 0.2 seconds, and the ED time is 7.0 seconds, so that it is a big hit. The execution time of the game is "execution time of the open game + 14.2 seconds". This "execution time of the open game + 14.2 seconds" corresponds to the "normal time" of the jackpot game. Further, when the second open pattern shown in FIG. 7B is set, the OP time is 12.0 seconds, the round interval is 2.0 seconds, and the ED time is 12.0 seconds, so that it is a big hit. The execution time of the game is "execution time of the open game + 26.0 seconds". This "execution time of the open game + 26.0 seconds" corresponds to the "special time (first special time)" of the jackpot game. Further, when the third opening pattern shown in FIG. 7C is set, the OP time is 17.0 seconds, the round interval is 5.0 seconds, and the ED time is 17.0 seconds, so that it is a big hit. The execution time of the game is "execution time of the open game + 39.0 seconds". This "execution time of the open game + 39.0 seconds" corresponds to the "special time (second special time)" of the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time, (2) the fluctuation time is longer than that of the first fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10A, normal determination criterion). There is a method of referring to the second variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10B, special determination criterion) and the third variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10C, special determination criterion) in which a long variation pattern is easily selected. rice field. This method has been described in the first form, the second form, the third form, the fourth form, and the fifth form. However, as a special determination criterion, a variation pattern determination table other than the second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B and the third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10C may be referred to. In the second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B) and the third fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C), the fluctuation time was set to be long for all fluctuation patterns, but the fluctuation time was set to be longer for a specific result. The fluctuation time may be lengthened by a variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern indicating winning a small hit, a variation pattern indicating winning a big hit, a variation pattern indicating SP reach).

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time, (3) the number of consecutive times controlled to the high accuracy time saving state (privilege game state) after the big hit game is 5 times (predetermined). There was a way to activate the limiter function when the number of times was reached (see FIG. 12). This method has been described in the first embodiment. However, the number of consecutive times controlled to the privileged gaming state by the time the limiter function is activated is not limited to five, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, when the limiter function is activated, both the high-probability state and the time-saving state are restricted, and the state shifts to the normal gaming state. However, when the limiter function is activated, only the high probability state may be limited, or only the time saving state may be limited. In addition, the privilege game state for which the limiter function is activated is not limited to the high-probability time-saving state, such as a time-saving state, a high-probability non-time-saving state (normal probability state and non-time-saving state, for example, a small hit rush state). It may be. Further, the values of two types of remaining limiter counters may be set, or the values of three or more types of remaining limiter counters may be set according to the type of winning jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time, (4) when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed from the first hit reaches 20 (predetermined value). , There was a way to activate the special limiter function (see FIG. 49). This method has been described in the second embodiment. However, the total value (predetermined value) of the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed until the special limiter function is activated is not limited to 20, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, when the special limiter function is activated, both the high-probability state and the time-saving state are restricted, and the state shifts to the normal gaming state. However, when the special limiter function is activated, only the high probability state may be limited, or only the time saving state may be limited. In addition, the privilege game state for which the special limiter function is activated is not limited to the high-probability time-saving state, but the time-saving state and the high-probability non-time-saving state (normal probability state and non-time-saving state, for example, small hit rush state). And so on. Further, the values of two types of remaining round limiter counters may be set, or the values of three or more types of remaining round limiter counters may be set according to the type of winning jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time, (5) the specified number of winning balls at the winning combination gate (passing through the winning combination gate 6 to start the jackpot game). There was a method of increasing the number of game balls required and the number of game balls passing through the passing area that triggers the start of a special game to 3 or 5 balls, which is more than 1 ball (FIG. 60, FIG. See FIG. 63). This method has been described in the sixth and seventh forms. However, the number of balls specified for the combination gate is not limited to 3 or 5, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the number of balls specified for the combination gate is increased in two stages ("1 ball" ⇒ "3 balls" ⇒ "5 balls"), but it is increased in three or more stages, or increased in one stage. You may try to do it. Although the combination gate 6 (passing region) is provided in the second flow path R2, it may be provided in the first flow path R1. Further, in the combination gate 6, the ball is arranged so that one ball can be entered in every ten balls, but the ball entry rate can be changed as appropriate. Further, two or more combination gates (passing areas) may be provided, and the number of combination gates specified may be increased so as to be different depending on the arrangement location. In addition, it is usually configured as a pachinko gaming machine in which the jackpot game is started when the stop time of the jackpot symbol has elapsed, and as described above, if it is determined that the situation is such that the player is given an excessive privilege, the jackpot is determined. After the stop symbol of the symbol has elapsed, the game ball may pass through the role-matching gate to start the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time, (6) Special Figure 2 upper limit number of reserved balls is 2 balls (1st upper limit number) less than 4 balls (1st upper limit number). There was a method of making one ball (second upper limit number) (see FIGS. 64 and 65). This method has been described in the eighth and ninth forms. However, the first upper limit number and the second upper limit number are not limited to four balls and two balls, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the maximum number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is reduced in two stages ("4 balls" ⇒ "2 balls" ⇒ "1 ball"), but it is reduced in three or more stages or in one stage. You can do it. In addition, the maximum number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 was reduced until the end of the rush state, but in one special game state (high accuracy time saving state, etc.) in the rush state, the maximum number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 was reduced. Is also good. Further, in the normal game state, the upper limit number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 may be reduced. Alternatively, both the special figure 1 upper limit reserved ball number and the special figure 2 upper limit reserved ball number may be reduced in a specific period.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time, (7) a method of increasing the small hit winning probability to 1/10 or 1/5, which is higher than 1/20. (See FIGS. 66 and 67). This method has been described in the tenth and eleventh forms. However, the small hit winning probability (1/20) at the normal time and the small hit winning probability (1/10, 1/5) at the time of increasing are not limited to the above-mentioned probabilities, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the probability of winning a small hit is increased in two stages ("1/20" ⇒ "1/10" ⇒ "1/5"), but it increases in three or more stages or increases in one stage. You may do so. In addition, it is configured as a pachinko gaming machine that does not win a small hit in the special symbol lottery, and as described above, if it is determined that the situation is such that an excessive privilege is given to the player, a special symbol lottery is performed. In some cases, a small hit may be won, and the probability of winning a small hit may be further increased.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time, (8) there is a method of increasing the fall probability to 1/400 or 1/300, which is higher than 1/500. (See FIGS. 69 and 70). This method has been described in the twelfth and thirteenth forms. However, the fall probability (1/50) in the normal high-accuracy time-shortening state and the fall probability (1/400, 1/300) when rising are not limited to the above-mentioned probabilities, and can be changed as appropriate. .. In addition, the fall probability is increased in two stages ("1/500" ⇒ "1/400" ⇒ "1/300"), but it is increased in three or more stages or in one stage. May be. Further, it is configured as a pachinko gaming machine (so-called "non-falling machine") that does not execute a lottery for whether or not to fall from a high probability state to a normal probability state before executing a lottery for a special symbol, as described above. In addition, if it is determined that the situation is to give the player an excessive privilege, a pachinko gaming machine that executes a lottery to determine whether or not to fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state before executing the lottery of the special symbol. (So-called "falling machine") may be configured, and the falling probability may be further increased.

As shown in FIG. 71, as a method of suppressing the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time, there is (9) a method of lengthening the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the small hit game. Note that this method has not been described in the first to thirteenth forms described above. In this method, as described above, when it is determined that the player is in a situation of giving an excessive privilege, the execution time (OP time, round interval, ED time) of the small hit game is shown in FIG. 7 (A). It may be longer than the execution time of the small hit game shown (OP time = 0.1 second, round interval = 0.1 second, ED time = 0.1 second). In this case, the execution time of the small hit game may be extended by any one, two, or three of the OP time, the round interval, and the ED time.

As described above, based on FIG. 71, the methods (1) to (5) in which the player is given an excessive privilege, and the methods (1) to (9) in which the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time is suppressed. ), But in addition to the above-mentioned first to thirteenth forms, the methods (1) to (5) in which the player is given an excessive privilege, and the total amount to be given to the player in a unit time. The method (1) to (9) for suppressing the number of prize balls may be appropriately combined and executed.

In the second mode, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches the specific value (20), the special limiter function is activated (see FIG. 49). However, regardless of the "total value" of the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit, the special limiter function may be activated based on the number of rounds in one jackpot game. For example, when there are 4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, 4 round jackpot game, 6 round jackpot game, and 8 round jackpot game as the types of jackpot to be won. To prevent the special limiter function from working. On the other hand, when the jackpot game of 10 rounds is executed, the special limiter function may be activated. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game entertainment that the special limiter function is activated when the 10R probability variation jackpot with the largest number of rounds is won.

In the second form, as shown in FIG. 47, the types of jackpots are 10R probability variation jackpot (first hit) and 8R probability variation jackpot (second hit) in which the number of rounds in the jackpot game is smaller than that of 10R probability variation jackpot. In a situation where there is a 6R probability variation jackpot (second hit) and a 4R probability variation jackpot (second hit), the total number of rounds of the jackpot game from the first hit to the activation of the special limiter function is the 10R probability variation jackpot (10R probability variation jackpot). It is set to be the maximum on condition that the number of rounds in the jackpot game is smaller than that of the first hit) and one of the probabilistic jackpots is won. However, among multiple probabilistic jackpots with a smaller number of rounds in the jackpot game than the 10R probabilistic jackpot (first hit), the maximum number is set on condition that the probabilistic jackpot with the smallest number of rounds in the jackpot game is won. May be. For example, it is assumed that there are a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 7R probability variation jackpot (second hit), and a 5R probability variation jackpot (second hit), in which the number of rounds in the jackpot game is smaller than that of the 10R probability variation jackpot (first hit). .. In this case, if you win the 7R probability variation jackpot twice, win the 5R probability variation jackpot once (with the total value set to 19), and then win the 10R probability variation jackpot, the total number of rounds will be 29. And become the maximum. Therefore, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game from the first hit to the activation of the special limiter function is the jackpot game among the plurality of second hits in which the number of rounds in the jackpot game is smaller than that of the first hit. It is set to be the maximum on condition that the second round with the smallest number of rounds is won.

In the third mode, when the total number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit reaches a specific value (20), the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time (predetermined time) is suppressed. (See FIG. 53). However, regardless of the "total value" of the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed after the first hit, the total number of prize balls given to the player per unit time is based on the number of rounds in one jackpot game. It may be suppressed. For example, if there are 4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, 4 rounds of jackpot game, or 6 rounds of jackpot game as the types of jackpots to be won, the unit time. Do not suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player. On the other hand, when an 8-round jackpot game or a 10-round jackpot game is executed, the total number of prize balls given to the player in a unit time may be suppressed.

In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is such that the high probability state is substantially continued until the next big hit is won. However, even in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called "ST machine"), the control of the high-probability state ends when the number of times the special symbol changes is executed a predetermined number of times (within 1000 times) (shifts to the normal probability state). good. Also, depending on the type of jackpot that was won, it was controlled to a high probability state, but it was controlled to a high probability state based on the fact that the game ball passed through a specific area in the big winning opening. Is also good. That is, it may be configured as a so-called "V confirmation machine".

In each of the above forms, it is configured as a type 1 gaming machine in which a jackpot game is executed only when a jackpot is determined by a lottery of a special symbol. However, even if it is configured as a 1-type or 2-type gaming machine in which a big hit game is executed in both a case where a big hit is determined by a special symbol lottery and a case where a game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening. good. Further, it may be configured as a type 2 gaming machine in which a jackpot game is executed only when the gaming ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening. l

In each of the above forms, the machine is configured as a gaming machine that may win a small hit in a special symbol lottery, but it may be configured as a gaming machine that does not win a small hit.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment 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.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player when the hit (big hit) is determined by the hit determination process (big hit determination process) is provided.
The game control means is used in a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a privileged gaming state (highly accurate time-saving state) that is advantageous to the player after the special game.
The game control means is
When the number of consecutive times controlled to the privileged gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times (5 times) after the special game, the limiter function for limiting the control to the privileged gaming state can be activated (see FIG. 12).
It is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time from the start of the special game, which triggers the start of control to the privileged game state, to the activation of the limiter function. It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player is given a predetermined time between the start of the special game that triggers the start of control to the privileged gaming state and the activation of the limiter function (from the first hit). Suppress the total number of prize balls. Therefore, not only the limiter function is activated, but also the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a predetermined time can be suppressed even before the limiter function is activated, and it is possible to suppress giving an excessive privilege to the player. It is possible.

The invention according to means A2 is
In the gaming machine described in means A1,
The game control means is
When the remaining number of consecutive times (value of the remaining limiter counter) controlled to the privileged gaming state becomes a specific number of times (4) or less by the time the limiter function is activated, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is calculated. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be suppressed (see FIG. 12).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the remaining number of consecutive times controlled in the privileged gaming state by the time the limiter function is activated becomes a specific number or less, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed. In this way, when the limiter function is approached, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player acquires in a predetermined time.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine described in means A2,
The game control means is
When the remaining number of consecutive times (value of the remaining limiter counter) controlled to the privileged gaming state by the time the limiter function is activated becomes the first specific number of times (4) or less, a total prize ball given to the player at a predetermined time. Suppress the number,
When the remaining number of consecutive times controlled in the privileged gaming state is less than the first specific number of times (2) by the time the limiter function is activated, the total prize is given to the player at a predetermined time. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the number of balls is suppressed more than when the remaining number of consecutive times is equal to or less than the first specific number of times (see FIG. 12).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is gradually suppressed as the remaining number of consecutive times controlled in the privileged gaming state decreases by the time the limiter function is activated. .. In this way, as the limiter function is approached, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player at a predetermined time is gradually suppressed, for example, when the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time at one time is greatly suppressed. In comparison, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A3,
The game control means is
The execution time of the special game is longer than the normal time (execution time of the open game + 14.2 seconds, see FIG. 7 (A)) (execution time of the open game + 26.0 seconds, see FIG. 7 (B)). This is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the execution time of the special game becomes long from the first hit to the activation of the limiter function. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege by delaying the operation of the limiter function while allowing the player to enjoy a longer special game before the limiter function is activated.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4,
The game control means is
It is possible to variablely display the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the hit determination process.
When determining the variation display time of the identification symbol in the privilege game state, the variation display time of the identification symbol is longer than that of the normal determination criterion (first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A). By referring to a special determination criterion (second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B) that is easy to determine, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time. It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the time for displaying the variation of the identification symbol is long and easy to be determined in the privileged gaming state from the first hit to the activation of the limiter function. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege by delaying the operation of the limiter function while allowing the player to enjoy a longer privilege game state before the limiter function is activated.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, after a big hit game (special game), it can be controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state (privilege game state). In the high-probability state and the short-time state, it is possible to aim for the next big hit as soon as possible, and the game state is advantageous to the player. However, if the player wins the next time in the privileged game state after the special game, the special game will start again immediately. Then, in the privileged game state after the special game, if the player wins the next hit early, the special game will start again immediately. In this way, for some players, there is a risk that the total number of prize balls (privileges) to be acquired for a predetermined time will be excessive. Therefore, the invention according to the means A1 to A5 describes the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, and the game control means is controlled to a privileged gaming state after a special game when the number of consecutive times is reached a predetermined number. It is possible to activate the limiter function that limits the control to the privilege game state, and the game is played at a predetermined time from the start of the special game that triggers the start of the control to the privilege game state until the limiter function is activated. The difference is that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to a person. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing giving an excessive privilege to the player (effectively exerting an action effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player when the hit (big hit) is determined by the hit determination process (big hit determination process) is provided.
The game control means can be controlled to a privileged game state (high accuracy time saving state) that is advantageous to the player after the special game.
The types of hits include a plurality of types of hits (4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, see FIG. 47) in which the number of rounds in the special game is different.
The game control means is
After the special game that triggers the start of control to the privileged game state is started (after the first hit), based on the number of rounds of the special game executed (for example, 8 rounds of big hit games, or 10). It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to a player at a predetermined time (based on the execution of a round jackpot game).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player at a predetermined time based on the number of rounds of the special gaming executed after the special gaming that triggers the start of the control to the privilege gaming state is started (from the first hit). Suppress the total number of prize balls given to. Therefore, when the number of rounds of the special game executed is large, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a predetermined time, and it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege. be.

The invention according to means B2 is
In the gaming machine described in means B1,
The game control means is
When the total number of rounds of the special game executed after the special game, which triggers the start of control to the privileged game state, reaches a predetermined value (20), the special game is given to the player at a predetermined time. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls to be played (see FIG. 53).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the total number of rounds of the special game executed from the first hit reaches a predetermined value, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed. In other words, if the total number of rounds of the special game executed from the first hit does not reach the predetermined value, the total number of prize balls given to the player at the predetermined time is not suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege only in the situation where the special game having a large number of rounds is executed many times.

The invention according to means B3 is
In the gaming machine described in means B1,
When the total number of rounds of the special game executed after the special game, which is the trigger for starting the control to the privileged game state, reaches the first predetermined value (10), the player at a predetermined time. Suppress the total number of prize balls given to
The total value of the number of rounds of the special game executed after the special game, which is the trigger for starting the control to the privileged game state, is set to the second predetermined value (15), which is larger than the first predetermined value. When it reaches, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed more than when the total value reaches the first predetermined value (see FIG. 49).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, as the total number of rounds of the special game executed from the first hit increases, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is gradually suppressed. In this way, as the total number of prize balls acquired by the player increases due to the execution of the special game, the total number of prize balls acquired by the player at a predetermined time is gradually suppressed, so that the player is given to the player at a predetermined time, for example, once. It is possible to make it less likely to give a sense of discomfort to the player as compared with the case where the total number of prize balls to be played is greatly suppressed.

The invention according to means B4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B3,
The game control means is
The execution time of the special game is longer than the normal time (execution time of the open game + 14.2 seconds, see FIG. 7 (A)) (execution time of the open game + 26.0 seconds, see FIG. 7 (B)). This is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to lengthen the execution time of the special game when the number of rounds of the special game executed is large from the first hit. In this way, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy a longer special game and suppress excessive benefits only when the number of rounds of the special game executed is large in the period advantageous to the player (rush period). Is.

The invention according to means B5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B4,
The game control means is
It is possible to variablely display the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the hit determination process.
When determining the variation display time of the identification symbol in the privilege game state, the variation display time of the identification symbol is longer than that of the normal determination criterion (first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A). By referring to a special determination criterion (second fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10B) that is easy to determine, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time. It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of rounds of the special game executed is large from the first hit, it becomes easy to determine the time for variable display of the identification symbol in the privileged game state for a long time. In this way, only when the number of rounds of the special game executed is large in the period advantageous to the player (rush period), the player can enjoy the long privilege game state and suppress the excessive privilege. It is possible.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, after a big hit game (special game), it can be controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state (privilege game state). In the high-probability state and the short-time state, it is possible to aim for the next big hit as soon as possible, and the game state is advantageous to the player. However, if the player wins the next time in the privileged game state after the special game, the special game will start again immediately. Then, in the privileged game state after the special game, if the player wins the next hit early, the special game will start again immediately. In this way, for some players, there is a risk that the total number of prize balls (privileges) to be acquired for a predetermined time will be excessive. Therefore, the inventions relating to the means B1 to B5 refer to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, and the gaming control means is used after the special game that triggers the start of control to the privileged gaming state is started. The difference is that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time based on the number of rounds of the special game executed. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing giving an excessive privilege to the player (effectively exerting an action effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player when the hit (big hit) is determined by the hit determination process (big hit determination process) is provided.
The game control means can be controlled to a privileged game state (high accuracy time saving state) that is advantageous to the player after the special game.
The types of hits include a plurality of types of hits (4R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, see FIG. 47) in which the number of rounds in the special game is different.
The game control means is
After the special game that triggers the start of control to the privilege game state is started (after the first hit), the jackpot game of 10 rounds is executed based on the number of rounds of the special game executed. The gaming machine is characterized in that it can operate a special limiter function that limits control to the privileged gaming state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, after the special game that triggers the start of control to the privileged gaming state is started (from the first hit), the privileged gaming state is entered based on the number of rounds of the special game executed. A special limiter function that limits control is activated. Therefore, when the number of rounds of the special game executed is large, the period advantageous to the player (rush period) can be ended, and the total number of prize balls acquired by the player in a predetermined time can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to suppress giving excessive benefits to the player.

The invention according to the means C2 is
In the gaming machine described in means C1,
The game control means is
When the total number of rounds of the special game executed after the special game that triggers the start of control to the privilege game state reaches a specific value (20), the special limiter function can be activated. (See FIG. 49).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the total number of rounds of the special game executed from the first hit reaches a specific value, the special limiter function is activated. In other words, the special limiter function does not work unless the total number of rounds of the special game executed from the first hit reaches a specific value. In this way, in a situation where many special games with a large number of rounds are being executed, the special limiter function is activated to suppress giving excessive benefits, while in a situation where many special games with a small number of rounds are being executed. By not activating the special limiter function, it is possible to continue granting appropriate benefits.

The invention according to the means C3 is
In the gaming machine described in means C2,
The plurality of types of hits include a first hit (10R probability variation jackpot) and a second hit (8R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot) in which the number of rounds in the special game is smaller than that of the first hit. , There is
The total number of rounds of the special game from the start of the special game, which triggers the start of control to the privileged game state, to the activation of the special limiter function shall be won in the second round. (See Fig. 49, which is set so that the total number of rounds of the jackpot game does not become the maximum even if the winning is continued only for the 10R probability variation jackpot). A game machine to play.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the total number of rounds of the special game until the special limiter function is activated is maximized on condition that the second hit with a small number of rounds of the special game is won. Is set to. That is, the total value of the number of rounds of the special game until the special limiter function is activated does not become the maximum even if the first big hit with a large number of rounds of the special game is won. In this way, by the time the special limiter function is activated, it is possible to provide a novel game property in which the player dares to expect to win the second hit, which has a small number of rounds of the special game.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, after a big hit game (special game), it can be controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state (privilege game state). In the high-probability state and the short-time state, it is possible to aim for the next big hit as soon as possible, and the game state is advantageous to the player. However, if the player wins the next time in the privileged game state after the special game, the special game will start again immediately. Then, in the privileged game state after the special game, if the player wins the next hit early, the special game will start again immediately. In this way, for some players, there is a risk that the total number of prize balls (privileges) to be acquired for a predetermined time will be excessive. Therefore, the inventions relating to the means C1 to C3 refer to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, and the gaming control means is used after the special game that triggers the start of control to the privileged gaming state is started. The difference is that a special limiter function that limits control over the privileged gaming state can be activated based on the number of special game rounds performed. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing giving an excessive privilege to the player (effectively exerting an action effect).

<Means D>
The invention according to means D1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player when the hit (big hit) is determined by the hit determination process (big hit determination process) is provided.
The game control means is
After the special game, it is possible to control the privileged game state (high accuracy time saving state) which is advantageous to the player.
When the number of consecutive wins (number of consecutive rushes) for the hit (probability change jackpot) that triggers the control of the privileged gaming state reaches the specified number of times (6 times), the total number of prize balls given to the player at the predetermined time is given. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be suppressed (see FIG. 54 (A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of consecutive winnings (number of consecutive villas) that triggers control to the privileged gaming state reaches the specified number, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is given. Suppress. In other words, if the number of consecutive villas does not reach the specified number of times, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is not suppressed. In this way, if the number of consecutive villas is large, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player acquires in a predetermined time, and it is possible to prevent the player from being given an excessive privilege.

The invention according to means D2 is
In the gaming machine described in means D1,
The game control means is
When the number of consecutive winnings (number of consecutive rushes) that triggers control of the privileged gaming state reaches the first specified number of times (6 times), the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed. ,
When the number of consecutive winnings that triggers control of the privileged gaming state reaches the second specified number of times (11 times), which is larger than the first specified number of times, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time. Is a gaming machine characterized in that the number of consecutive winnings is suppressed more than when the number of consecutive winnings reaches the first predetermined number of times (see FIG. 54 (A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is gradually suppressed. In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the total number of prize balls that the player obtains at a predetermined time is gradually reduced, for example, when the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time at one time is greatly suppressed. In comparison, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

The invention according to means D3 is
In the gaming machine according to means D1 or means D2.
It has a passing area through which the game ball can pass (role gate 6, see FIG. 59).
The game control means is
After the identification symbol indicating that the hit is determined to be a hit in the hit determination process is stopped and displayed, the special game can be started when the game ball passes through the passing area.
By increasing the number of balls passing through the passing area (the number of balls specified for the combination gate) that triggers the start of the special game (see FIG. 60), the total prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suppress the number.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of consecutive villas reaches a predetermined number of times, the number of passing balls to the passing area that triggers the start of the special game increases. In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the period from the stop display of the identification symbol indicating that the winning is determined to the start of the special game becomes longer, and the total prize ball that the player obtains at a predetermined time. It is possible to reduce the number.

The invention according to means D4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means D1 to D3,
The game control means is
It is possible to suspend the hit determination process up to the first upper limit number (4).
When the number of consecutive winnings (number of consecutive rushes) that triggers control of the privileged gaming state reaches the specified number of times (6 times), the upper limit of the number of times the hit determination process can be withheld is the first upper limit. By setting the second upper limit number (2), which is smaller than the number (4), it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time (see FIG. 64). It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of consecutive villas reaches a predetermined number of times, the upper limit number at which the hit determination process can be suspended becomes the second upper limit number, which is smaller than the first upper limit number. In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the upper limit of the number of times the hit determination process can be suspended decreases, and the frequency with which the hit determination process is not continuously executed increases. As a result, the game in the privileged game state tends to be long, and it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player acquires in a predetermined time.

The invention according to means D5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means D1 to D4,
The game control means is
If it is determined to be a small hit by the hit determination process (big hit determination process), the small hit game can be executed.
When the number of consecutive wins (number of consecutive rushes) for hits that triggers control of the privilege game state reaches the specified number of times (6 times), the probability of being determined as a small hit by the hit determination process (small hit determination probability). ) (See FIG. 66), the gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the number of consecutive villas reaches a specified number of times, the probability of being determined as a small hit increases. In this way, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the frequency of small hit games is increased. As a result, the game in the privileged game state tends to be long, and it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player acquires in a predetermined time.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, after a big hit game (special game), it can be controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state (privilege game state). In the high-probability state and the short-time state, it is possible to aim for the next big hit as soon as possible, and the game state is advantageous to the player. However, if the player wins the next time in the privileged game state after the special game, the special game will start again immediately. Then, in the privileged game state after the special game, if the player wins the next hit early, the special game will start again immediately. In this way, for some players, there is a risk that the total number of prize balls (privileges) to be acquired for a predetermined time will be excessive. Therefore, the inventions according to the means D1 to D5 have a predetermined number of consecutive winnings for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, whereas the gaming control means is a trigger for controlling the privileged gaming state. The difference is that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing giving an excessive privilege to the player (effectively exerting an action effect).

<Means E>
The invention according to means E1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 81) capable of executing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player when it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process (big hit determination process) is provided.
The game control means is
It is possible to variablely display the identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the hit determination process.
After the special game, it is possible to control the privileged game state (high accuracy time saving state) which is advantageous to the player.
If the number of fluctuations (number of rush fluctuations) of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process in the privilege game state is a predetermined number of times (50 times) or less, the player is given a predetermined time. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls to be played (see FIG. 54 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the number of times of variation display of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit in the privileged gaming state is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed. Will be done. In other words, if the number of times the variation of the identification symbol is displayed until it is determined to be a hit in the privileged game state exceeds a predetermined number of times, the total number of prize balls given to the player at the predetermined time is not suppressed. In this way, if the winning of the next hit is early in the privileged game state, the total number of prize balls that the player acquires in a predetermined time can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive privilege. be.

The invention according to means E2 is
In the gaming machine described in means E1,
The game control means is
The number of times of variation display (rush variation number of times) of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process in the privilege game state is not less than the first predetermined number of times (50 times) and the second predetermined number of times (25 times). ) Is exceeded, the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed.
If the number of times the variation of the identification symbol is displayed until it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process in the privileged gaming state is equal to or less than the second predetermined number (25 times), the total number of times given to the player at the predetermined time is given. A game characterized in that the number of prize balls is suppressed more than when the number of times of variation display of the identification symbol is equal to or less than the first predetermined number of times and exceeds the second predetermined number of times (see FIG. 54 (B)). It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the smaller the number of times the variation of the identification symbol is displayed until it is determined to be a hit in the privileged gaming state, the larger the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time is suppressed. In this way, it is possible to further reduce the total number of prize balls that the player obtains in a predetermined time as the winning of the next hit in the privileged game state is earlier.

The invention according to means E3 is
In the gaming machine according to means E1 or means E2,
It has a passing area through which the game ball can pass (role gate 6, see FIG. 59).
The game control means is
After the identification symbol indicating that the hit is determined to be a hit in the hit determination process is stopped and displayed, the special game can be started when the game ball passes through the passing area.
When the number of fluctuations (number of rush fluctuations) of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process in the privilege game state is a predetermined number (50 times) or less, the trigger for starting the special game is By increasing the number of balls passing through the passing area (see FIG. 63), it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time. It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the number of times of variation display of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit in the privileged gaming state is a predetermined number or less, the gaming ball to the passing area that triggers the start of the special game. The number of passing balls increases. In this way, if the winning of the next hit is early in the privileged game state, the period from the stop display of the identification symbol indicating that the winning is determined to the start of the special game becomes longer, and the player is determined. It is possible to reduce the total number of prize balls acquired in time.

The invention according to means E4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means E1 to means E3,
The game control means is
It is possible to suspend the hit determination process up to the first upper limit number (4).
If the number of fluctuations (number of rush fluctuations) of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process in the privilege game state is a predetermined number (50 times) or less, the hit determination process is suspended. By setting the upper limit number that can be set to the second upper limit number (2), which is smaller than the first upper limit number (4), it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time (. It is a gaming machine characterized by (see FIG. 65).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the number of times of variation display of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit in the privileged gaming state is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times, the upper limit number at which the hit determination process can be suspended is the first. It becomes the second upper limit number which is less than one upper limit number. In this way, if the winning of the next hit is early in the privilege game state, the upper limit number of which the hit determination process can be withheld decreases, and the frequency of the hit determination process not being continuously executed increases. As a result, the game in the privileged game state tends to be long, and it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player acquires in a predetermined time.

The invention according to means E5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means E1 to means E4,
The game control means is
If it is determined as a small hit by the hit determination process, the small hit game can be executed.
When the number of times of variation display (number of rush fluctuations) of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process in the privilege game state is a predetermined number of times (50 times) or less, a small hit is made by the hit determination process. By increasing the probability of being determined to be (small hit detection probability) (see FIG. 67), it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time. ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the number of times of variation display of the identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit in the privileged gaming state is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times, the probability of being determined to be a small hit increases. In this way, if the winning of the next hit is early in the privileged game state, the frequency of the small hit game being executed increases. As a result, the game in the privileged game state tends to be long, and it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls that the player acquires in a predetermined time.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, after a big hit game (special game), it can be controlled to a high probability state and a time saving state (privilege game state). In the high-probability state and the short-time state, it is possible to aim for the next big hit as soon as possible, and the game state is advantageous to the player. However, if the player wins the next time in the privileged game state after the special game, the special game will start again immediately. Then, in the privileged game state after the special game, if the player wins the next hit early, the special game will start again immediately. In this way, for some players, there is a risk that the total number of prize balls (privileges) to be acquired for a predetermined time will be excessive. Therefore, the inventions relating to the means E1 to E5 are for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-181734, whereas the gaming control means has an identification symbol until it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process in the privileged gaming state. The difference is that when the number of times of variation display is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times, it is possible to suppress the total number of prize balls given to the player at a predetermined time. Thereby, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of suppressing giving an excessive privilege to the player (effectively exerting an action effect).

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 3 ... Game area 6 ... Combination gate 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 20 ... First starting port 21 ... Second starting port 22 ... Electric chew 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... For staging control Microcomputer

Claims (1)

When it is determined to be a hit by the hit determination process, it is equipped with a game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player.
The game control means is
After the special game, it is possible to control the privileged game state which is advantageous to the player.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the number of consecutive winnings for a hit that triggers control of the privileged gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times, the execution time of the special gaming can be lengthened.

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