JP2022166638A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which a new opportunity is introduced to increase game balls except through a big win game.SOLUTION: If a normal symbol is a winning-result of a lottery while in a state in which a shift is made into a ball-entrance facilitated state, a normal electric accessory is kept in an open state till a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the ball-entrance facilitated state is temporarily terminated after the normal electric accessory is made into the open state. Further, in a variation of special symbols after the normal electric accessory is made into the open state, whether or not to make a re-shift into the ball-entrance facilitated state is decided by a lottery. If it is determined to make a re-shift into the ball-entrance facilitated state, the re-shift into the ball-entrance facilitated state is configured to be made.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is one of the game machines, for example, when a pachinko ball wins in a starting winning hole, the symbols displayed on the image display device start to change, and after a certain period of time, the stopped symbols are stopped. A jackpot game is performed when a specific combination is achieved. In the jackpot game, the big prize opening is opened only a predetermined number of times, and the player can greatly increase the number of game balls by entering the game ball into the big prize opening. Further, in recent pachinko gaming machines, an opportunity to increase the number of game balls is provided in addition to the jackpot game.

As one of such opportunities, a gaming machine equipped with a small winning rush has been proposed. In the small win rush, the game machine shifts to a game state in which the probability of winning a small win is set high, and by frequently winning small wins, an opportunity is provided to open the big winning mouth, and the number of game balls is gradually increased. (For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-89012).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-89012

However, the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit time is not so large in the above-mentioned small winning rush because of the convenience of awarding prize balls according to the small winning. If the interval between the small hit rush and the next big hit becomes longer, the small hit rush will continue for a long time, and the total number of game balls that can be obtained will increase, but the small hit will be repeated at regular intervals. There is a problem that the player is restrained in the game state for a long time, and the player becomes bored.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-described conventional problems, and to provide a gaming machine that provides a new opportunity to increase the number of game balls other than the jackpot game.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a flow-down area in which game balls flow down, and in the flow-down area. A special symbol winning opening corresponding to a special symbol, and a closed state in which it is difficult to win the special symbol winning opening when the normal symbol is won. A state in which winning is easier than in the closed state. and a state transition means for shifting the game state to an easy-to-enter state in which the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than that in the normal game state. , when the game state shifts to the easy-ball-entering state, the easy-ball-entering state is terminated on the condition that the normal electric accessary is operated a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol changes when the easy-entering state is terminated. a transition lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to transition to the easy-to-ball-enter state again in the above; and a state continuation means for

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to provide a new opportunity to increase the number of game balls other than the jackpot game by using the operation of the normal electric accessory, and various games that keep the player from getting bored. It becomes possible to realize

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the display devices provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows with a block the electrical structure of the main-control board and peripheral equipment provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows with a block the electrical structure of the sub-control board and peripheral device which were provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of a big-hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing of a jackpot classification determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a reach determination table; It is an explanatory diagram of a special figure variation pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the memory content of a 1st special figure reservation memory|storage part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the memory content of a 2nd special figure reservation memory|storage part. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st special figure reservation effect storage part. It is an explanatory diagram of a second special figure pending effect storage unit. It is a flow chart of the main side main control processing executed by the game control microcomputer. 14 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side main control processing shown in FIG. 13; 15 is a flow chart of starting opening sensor detection processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of V winning detection processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14; 15 is a flowchart of normal operation processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14; 15 is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14; 19 is a flowchart of a second special figure jackpot determination process executed by the game control microcomputer in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 18. FIG. It is a flow chart of the second special figure variation pattern selection process executed by the game control microcomputer in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is a flow chart following the flow chart of FIG. 20; FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14; It is a figure explaining the flow of the game of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko game machine will be described as a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following explanation, when explaining the direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine, the direction viewed from the player playing the game facing the pachinko gaming machine is used as a reference. Specifically, the left-right direction and the up-down direction of each part of the pachinko game machine are the left-right direction and the up-down direction viewed from the player. Also, the direction toward the player is defined as the front, and the direction away from the player is defined as the rear.

[Main Configuration of Pachinko Machines]
As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine frame 16 . The game machine frame 16 is composed of a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown) in order from the front side. The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, a surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25, a production button 9, a production lever 6, a speaker 8, and a left side lamp. 23a and a right side lamp 23b.

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right side of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can hold it with the right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 3), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the right hand of the player holding the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting lever 4a is for adjusting the shooting strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting stop button 4b is for stopping the shooting of the game ball when the game ball is being shot, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4.例文帳に追加A hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24 is provided on the lower center side of the front frame 18 . The batted ball supply tray 24 is for storing game balls to be supplied to the shooting device 90 (FIG. 3). The hit ball supply tray 24 stores game balls paid out from the rental ball payout device 80 (FIG. 3) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 3). A surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball receiving tray 25 stores game balls exceeding the number of game balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray 24. - 特許庁

The performance button 9 is provided in a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper side of the batted ball supply tray 24.例文帳に追加In other words, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can press it with the right hand or the left hand. In this embodiment, the effect button 9 is a push-on type button switch. The performance button 9 incorporates a performance button lamp 9c (FIG. 4) and a performance button vibration motor 9b (FIG. 4). The effect button lamp 9c lights up or blinks when the effect button 9 is pressed during the period when the effect button 9 is pressed. The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted from the effect button lamp 9c. The production button vibrating motor 9b vibrates the production button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period when the production button 9 is effectively pressed. In this embodiment, the effect button lamp 9c is an LED.
The performance button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed performance button 9 to the position before the pressing operation, and the performance button 9 is released from the pressed state. Then, the state before the pressing operation is restored by the restoring force of the elastic member. When the player presses the performance button 9 during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 9 will be referred to as a button effect.

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball receiving tray 25 in the front frame 18, that is, near the left end of the lower side of the front frame 18. - 特許庁In other words, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand. That is, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand, and the effect button 9 is positioned in the front frame 18 when the player moves with the left hand. It is provided at a position where it can be pressed with the right hand while the performance lever 6 is being operated by .
The performance lever 6 is formed in a bar shape that can be grasped with the left hand, and can be pushed backward in addition to the rotation operation of right rotation or left rotation. In addition, the production lever 6 is provided with a production lever vibration motor 6d (FIG. 4). The production lever vibration motor 6d is for vibrating the production lever 6, and vibrates at a predetermined timing in a period when the operation of the production lever 6 is valid. When the player operates the performance lever 6 during a period when the operation of the performance lever 6 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect lever 6 will be referred to as a lever effect.

A left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side of the front frame 18, and a right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. The portion of the front frame 18 where the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided is translucent, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the presentation, and further changes the color of light emitted. The speakers 8 are provided in the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the presentation.

Also, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7. - 特許庁The game board 2 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 2, that is, at a position substantially facing the player's face. The performance display device 7 is arranged on the rear side of the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2.例文帳に追加The game board 2 includes a fixed prize winning device 10, a first big prize winning device 30, a second big prize winning device 33, a gate 12, a normal variable prize winning device (also called a normal electric accessory or electric chew) 20, and a general prize winning device. A prize winning port 13, display devices 50, a center decorative body 14, and a rail member 17 are provided.

A game area 3 in which game balls flow down (roll) is formed on the board surface of the game board 2 . The game area 3 has a left game area 3 a formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7 and a right game area 3 b formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7 . A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the board surface of the game board 2 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball. The front side of the board surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. - 特許庁Also, although not shown in FIG. 1, LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2 . These LEDs are collectively referred to as board lamps (indicated by reference numeral 2a in FIG. 4). Each LED that constitutes the board lamp 2a can emit light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light. That is, the pachinko game machine 1 lights or blinks the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b and the board lamp 2a according to the content of the effect during game control, and outputs sound from each speaker 8. - 特許庁

The fixed prize winning device 10 is arranged substantially in the center of the lower side of the game board 2 . The fixed winning device 10 has a first starting port 11 that allows one game ball to win (enter a ball). The first starting port 11 is always open, and the probability that the game ball wins the first starting port 11 does not substantially change. The gate 12 is arranged in the right game area 3b, and is configured so that game balls flowing down the right game area 3b can pass therethrough. The normal variable winning device 20 is arranged below the gate 12 in the right game area 3b. The normal variable winning device 20 has a movable member 21 . The movable member 21 is configured to be rotatable with its proximal end serving as a rotation axis, and the opening and closing of the movable member 21 opens and closes the second starting port 22 . When the movable member 21 is opened, the second starting port 22 is opened, and the game balls enter the second starting port 22 one by one (entering a ball) easily. Further, when the movable member 21 is closed, the second starting port 22 is closed and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 22.例文帳に追加
In the example shown in FIG. 1, the normal variable winning device 20 is arranged on the right side of the game area 3, but it may be arranged on the lower side of the game area 3.

The first big winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the fixed winning device 10 in the game board 2 , and the second big winning device 33 is arranged above the first big winning device 30 . The first big prize winning device 30 has a first opening/closing member 31 that opens and closes a first big winning hole 32, and the second big winning device 33 has a second opening/closing member 34 that opens and closes a second big prize hole 35. Prepare. The first big winning hole 32 and the second big winning hole 35 are each formed to have a size that allows a plurality of game balls to win (enter a ball) at the same time. In the present embodiment, the first opening/closing member 31 and the second opening/closing member 34 are each formed in the shape of a plate elongated in the left-right direction, and configured to be rotatable about the left and right lower ends as the rotation axis. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the first big prize hole 32 and the second big prize hole 35, they are simply referred to as the big prize hole.
Inside the second big winning device 33, there are a specific area (also called a V winning area, not shown) and a non-specific area (not shown) through which the game balls that have won the second big winning opening 35 can pass. ) is formed. Further, inside the second big prize winning device 33, a distribution member (not shown) that distributes the game balls that have won the second big prize opening 35 to a specific area or a non-specific area, and a distribution member that drives A distribution member solenoid 35d (FIG. 3) is provided.

The display device 50 is provided outside the game area 3 of the game board 2 and below the first big winning device 30 . As shown in FIG. 2, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display device 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol). and a normal symbol display 53 for variably displaying a normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol). In addition, the display devices 50 display the first special symbol reservation display 51a that displays the number of memory of operation suspension of the first special symbol display 51, and the number of memory of operation suspension of the second special symbol display 52. It is provided with a second special figure suspension display 52a and a normal figure suspension display 53a for displaying the number of memory of operation suspension of the normal pattern display 53. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when describing matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is simply referred to as a special symbol. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol display devices.

In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52 are each composed of four LEDs. Lighted LEDs (□) and unlit LEDs (■) represent special symbols, and the state in which the LEDs light up in a predetermined direction (for example, from left to right) represents a variable display of the special symbols. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts the variable display until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed is called the special symbol variation pattern.
Further, in this embodiment, the normal symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. Lighted LEDs (□) and lighted LEDs (▪) represent normal symbols, and the state in which each LED is alternately lit represents a variable display of normal symbols. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, a lottery for normal symbols is executed to determine whether or not the game ball wins, and the normal symbol display 53 variably displays the normal symbols. Then, the normal symbol display device 53 confirms and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol. When the normal pattern determined and displayed by the normal pattern display 53 is the normal pattern indicating winning, the normal variable winning device 20 operates to open and close the movable member 21 and the second starting port 22 to open and close.

When the game ball wins the first starting port 11, big win determination (also called big win lottery) for determining whether or not it is a big win is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol display device 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Here, when the first special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the first big winning device 30 operates, the first opening/closing member 31 opens and closes, and the first The big winning opening 32 opens and closes. In addition, as will be described later, when a small prize is won, the second big prize winning device 33 operates to open and close the second opening/closing member 34, and the second big prize opening 35 opens and closes. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the operation of the first special symbol display 51 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the first special figure pending display 51a. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the first special symbol display device 51 is referred to as the first special symbol suspension number.

Also, when the game ball wins the second starting hole 22, big hit determination (also called big hit lottery) is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variably displays the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol display device 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Here, when the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the first big winning device 30 operates, the first opening/closing member 31 opens and closes, and the first The big winning opening 32 opens and closes. In addition, as will be described later, when a small prize is won, the second big prize winning device 33 operates to open and close the second opening/closing member 34, and the second big prize opening 35 opens and closes. When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the operation of the second special symbol display 52 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the second special figure pending display 52a. Hereinafter, the number of operation suspensions stored in the second special symbol display 52 is referred to as a second special symbol suspension number. In addition, when describing the matter common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, it is simply referred to as the special figure reservation number.

Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display device starts the variable display of the special symbols to when the special symbols are fixedly displayed is referred to as one variation of the special symbols. In addition, the fact that the special figure reservation number decreases by one each time the special symbol is changed once is called digestion of the special figure reservation number. Also, the period required from the opening of the large winning slot until it closes is called the opening period of the large winning slot, and the period from the opening of the large winning slot to the next opening is called the round. Also, a game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is called a jackpot game. Also, when it is determined as a big win in the big win determination, the type of the big win is determined by lottery. Depending on the type of jackpot, the opening and closing of the big winning opening (one or both of the first big winning opening 32 and the second big winning opening 35), the opening period of the big winning opening, the maximum number of executable rounds, etc. differ. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 1 also has a win called a small win in addition to the big win. When a small win is won, no big win game is played, but the big prize opening is opened only for a predetermined period. Especially in this embodiment, the first big winning opening 32 is opened in the big winning game, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened when the small winning is won.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the case where it is determined to be a big hit in the normal jackpot determination, the game ball that wins the second big winning hole 35 during the game passes through the above-mentioned specific area ( A jackpot game is also started when V winning). The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a model called a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine. In addition, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot probability) is basically fixed, and this model does not have a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than normal.

The general prize winning port 13 is arranged on the left side of the fixed prize winning device 10 in the game board 2 . The rail member 17 is arranged along the circumference of the game board 2 . The rail member 17 guides the game ball shot by the shooting device 90 ( FIG. 3 ) to the game area 3 . At the bottom center of the game board 2, an out port 19 for discharging game balls that have not won anywhere is opened. The center decorative body 14 is arranged on the upper part of the game board 2. - 特許庁The center decorative body 14 has translucency, and is provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink in accordance with the contents of the performance.
The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a movable body 15 . The movable body 15 is arranged behind the center decorative body 14 . FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable body 15 is substantially hidden by the center decorative body 14. FIG. The movable body 15 descends downward at a predetermined timing according to the content of the effect, and is displaced to a state visible to the player.

The effect display device 7 displays moving images and still images such as effect images, message images, and demonstration images. The player plays the game while looking at those images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加A performance display device 7 variably displays a performance (decorative) pattern as a performance image in synchronization with the variable display of the special pattern. In this embodiment, the production pattern is a pattern representing Arabic numerals 1-9. Note that the performance symbols may include symbols representing things other than numbers, such as alphabets and special characters, and may be combined with symbols representing things other than numbers. In this embodiment, a left effect symbol display area, a middle effect symbol display area, and a right effect symbol display area are set in order from the left as areas in which the effect display device 7 variably displays the effect symbols. A left performance symbol 9L is variably displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol 9C is variably displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol 9R is variably displayed in the right performance symbol display area. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area and the right effect symbol display area, they are simply referred to as the effect symbol display area.

In this embodiment, the main variation pattern (variation mode) of each effect pattern is a variation pattern that moves from the top to the bottom of the screen so that the numbers represented by the effect symbols are in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern that scrolls in the vertical direction. is. As a variation pattern, it is possible to use a horizontal scroll method in which the effect pattern moves from one side of the screen to the other, or a method in which the effect pattern is displayed at the same display position in ascending numerical order. In addition, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as the effect image in the background of each effect pattern. For example, the background image is a moving image such as a TV drama or a movie, a moving image obtained by converting the moving image into animation, an animation, or an original moving image of a pachinko machine manufacturer. In this embodiment, the effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can be used.
A performance display device 7 variably displays each performance design in synchronism with the variable display of the special design, determines and displays each performance design at the same time as the special design is determined and displayed, and displays the big win determination result. Here, the fixed display means a stop display state in which the production pattern is completely stopped without fluctuating up and down or fluctuating again.

Hereinafter, the performance pattern indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is called a big hit performance pattern, and the performance pattern that shows that the result of the big hit determination is a loss is called a loss performance pattern. In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect pattern is a state in which each effect pattern is aligned with the effect patterns representing the same number, that is, a state of so-called double eyes. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the confirmed displayed left effect symbol 9L, middle effect symbol 9C and right effect symbol 9R are all set to "7". In addition, the lost performance pattern is a state in which the performance symbols representing the same number are not aligned, that is, the pattern is not in a grid pattern. For example, the confirmed and displayed left effect symbol 9L is "7", the middle effect symbol 9C is "6", and the right effect symbol 9R is "7".
Hereinafter, the production pattern displayed by the production display device 7 synchronously with the special pattern is referred to as a production design variation pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the production design variation pattern is referred to as a background image. A background image is a still image or a moving image.

The performance symbol variation pattern is variably displayed in synchronism with the variation display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the suspension of the operation of the special symbol display device occurs, the operation of the performance display device 7 is also suspended. That is, the number of pending operations of the special symbol display and the number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 are the same. In addition, the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the first special figure pending number and the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the second special figure pending number are displayed on the effect display device 7 by the pending image be. Therefore, the player can know the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number by counting the number of pending images displayed on the effect display device 7, and the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number. It is possible to know the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 resulting from the second special figure pending number. Incidentally, the number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 may not be displayed on the effect display device 7 but may be notified to the player using a lamp or the like around the effect display device 7 .

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, in addition to the notification of the result of the jackpot determination by the above-mentioned performance symbols, the background image displayed on the performance display device 7, the sound output from the speaker 8, the lighting of the board lamp 2a, the accessories The result of the big hit determination is notified by using a combination of motions and the like. Specifically, various effects such as advance notice effects and ready-to-win effects are applicable.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.
The pachinko game machine 1 includes a main control board 60 (FIG. 3), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 3), a sub control board 100 (FIG. 4), an image control board 200 (FIG. 4), and a lamp control board 79. (FIG. 4) and an audio control board 78 (FIG. 4).

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game control microcomputer) 61 . The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62 , a ROM 63 , a RAM 64 and an input/output circuit 65 . The CPU 62 executes detection of prize winning, determination of a big hit, updating of various random numbers, and the like. The ROM 63 contains a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table Ta1 (FIG. 5), a jackpot determination table Ta2 (FIG. 6), a reach determination table Ta3 (FIG. 7), and a special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 8). Various tables such as The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery), such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers.

RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when CPU 62 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure reservation storage unit 64a, a second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, and a general figure reservation storage unit 64c. As shown in FIG. 9, the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number and a variation pattern random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the first start hole 11 (FIG. 1) are stored. be. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 (FIG. 1) while the first special symbol display device 51 (FIG. 2) is displaying the first special symbol, the first special resulting from the winning The variable display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the first special figure suspension storage section 64a.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b has first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is four. Each storage area stores a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the second start hole 22 (FIG. 1). be. When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 (FIG. 1) while the second special symbol display 52 (FIG. 2) is displaying the second special symbol, the second special resulting from the winning The fluctuation display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the big hit random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the second special figure suspension storage section 64b.

The jackpot random numbers are stored in the order of occurrence of operation suspension, ie, the order of acquisition by the game control microcomputer 61, from the first storage areas of the first special figure suspension storage section 64a and the second special figure suspension storage section 64b. Therefore, when the jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in the first to fourth storage areas, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the fourth storage area are the most recent information in terms of time, and are stored in the first storage area. The jackpot random numbers and the like are the oldest information in terms of time. The jackpot random numbers and the like stored in each storage area are shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order each time the variable display of the special symbols is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. Further, the determination (lottery) based on the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area is executed before the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display is finished and the next variable display is started.

The normal pattern holding storage unit 64c (Fig. 3) is a normal winning random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 12 (Fig. 1) (determines whether or not the normal pattern is winning) A random number for (lottery) is stored. When the game ball passes through the gate 12 while the normal symbol display 53 is displaying the normal symbols, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 caused by the passage is temporarily suspended (operation suspension), and the passage is performed. The normal random number acquired due to is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c. The variation display of the normal symbols withheld is performed after the current variation display of the normal symbols is completed. In this embodiment, the general pattern suspension storage unit 64c has a storage area for performing a total of four suspensions, and the number of storage of operation suspensions of the normal design display device 53 is four at maximum. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the normal symbol display 53 is referred to as the normal symbol suspension number.

A RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60 . The pachinko game machine 1 initializes the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) of the sub-control board 100 when started with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed. Also, the display devices 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . Further, on the main control board 60, via the relay board 74, a first starting hole sensor 11a, a second starting hole sensor 22a, a gate sensor 12a, a first big winning hole sensor 32a, and a second big winning hole Sensor 35a, specific area sensor 35b, non-specific area sensor 35c, general winning opening sensor 13a, electric tuning solenoid 20a, first big winning opening solenoid 30a, second big winning opening solenoid 33a, distribution It is electrically connected to the member solenoid 35d.

The first starting hole sensor 11a is provided directly under the first starting hole 11 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11. The second starting hole sensor 22a is provided directly under the second starting hole 22 (FIG. 1) and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting hole 22. The gate sensor 12a is provided in the game ball passage area of the gate 12 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 12. FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 32a is provided directly under the first big winning hole 32 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the first big winning hole 32 to the main control board 60. do. The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided directly under the second big winning hole 35 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the second big winning hole 35 to the main control board 60. do. The specific area sensor 35b is provided within a specific area inside the second big winning hole 35 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area. The non-specific area sensor 35c is provided in a non-specific area inside the second big winning hole 35 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area to the main control board 60. . The general winning hole sensor 13a is provided directly under the general winning hole 13 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning hole 13.

The electric tuning solenoid 20a drives the movable member 21 (FIG. 1) of the normal variable winning device 20 to open and close. The first big prize opening solenoid 30a drives the first opening/closing member 31 (FIG. 1) of the first big prize winning device 30 to open and close. The second big winning opening solenoid 33a drives the second opening/closing member 34 (FIG. 1) of the second big winning device 33 to open and close. The distribution member solenoid 35 d drives a distribution member provided inside the second big winning device 33 .
Also, the main control board 60 is electrically connected to the ball rental device 80 , the card unit 76 and the prize ball delivery device 400 via the payout control board 73 . The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1, and reads and writes the balance on the prepaid card. The rental ball dispensing device 80 includes a ball rental motor 81 and a ball rental sensor 82 . A ball lending motor 81 drives a member for putting out a game ball as a lending ball, and a ball lending sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 to the main control board. 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls paid out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 . When a ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance recorded that is equal to or greater than the minimum balance that can be paid out, the ball lending device 80 operates, A minimum unit number of rented balls is dispensed to the batted ball supply tray 24 .

The prize ball dispensing device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402 . A prize ball motor 401 drives a member that pays out game balls as prize balls, and a prize ball sensor 402 outputs a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 to the main control board. 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 .
A launching device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a launching control circuit 75 . Firing device 90 comprises firing motor 91 , touch switch 92 and firing volume 93 . The shooting motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and shoots game balls. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4 . The shooting volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting hammer strikes the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the shooting lever 4a (FIG. 1).

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power board 70 . The power board 70 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power via the payout control board 73 to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power from the main control board 60 through the relay board 74 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power through the main control board 60 to the displays 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 .
A backup power supply circuit 71 is provided on the power supply board 70 . The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 and the like when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 is electrically connected to the power board 70 for turning on and off a main power supply that supplies power to the power board 70 .

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4). The main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100 , but the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60 . In other words, the communication between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 is unidirectional communication in which only transmission from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 100 is possible.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 100 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as the effect control microcomputer) 101 . The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 110 , a RAM 120 and an input/output circuit 103 . The CPU 102 controls an effect along with the game. The ROM 110 stores computer programs for the CPU 102 to control effects, and various tables such as the effect selection table Ta5. RAM 120 is used as a work memory when CPU 102 executes a computer program. In addition, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121, a second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122, and a variation effect storage unit 123. In addition, the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control is an example of the control means of this invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, the first special figure pending effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, each storage area is the first output from the main control board 60 It memorizes the start winning command and the like. The first start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball has entered the first start port 11.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the second special figure pending effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. It stores the second start winning command and the like. The second start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball has entered the second start port 22.
The variable effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second starting winning command used for the change of the variable effect pattern.
The input/output circuit 103 transmits data to or receives data from each board connected to the sub-control board 100 .

An image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 . The image control board 200 includes an image control CPU 202, a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 205, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206. and are implemented. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display effect images such as a variable effect pattern, a button effect image, a lever effect image and a notice image. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7 . The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes computer programs. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display effect images. The VDP 201 reads image data from the CGROM 205 according to the display list created by the image control CPU 202 and develops the read image data in the development area in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 synthesizes the image data developed in the VRAM 206 and stores the synthesized image data in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into RGB signals and outputs them to the effect display device 7 . Thereby, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image. The CGROM 205 is an example of the effect storage means of the present invention.

The sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, and the board lamp 2a via the lamp control board 79. As shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Then, the lamp control board 79 performs light emission control of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data. The left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, the board lamp 2a, the effect button lamp, and the lamp control board 79 are examples of the effect means of the present invention.
The movable body 15 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 79 via the relay board 77 . A device (not shown) for operating the movable body 15 is connected to the movable body 15, and a movable body motor (not shown) for driving the device is connected to the device. . The effect control microcomputer 101 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the movable body 15 using data stored in the ROM 110 and transmits the operation pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . The lamp control board 79 that has received the operation pattern data drives the movable body motor via the relay board 77 according to the operation pattern, and controls the movement of the movable body 15 .

Each speaker 8 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via the audio control board 78 . The audio control board 78 is equipped with an audio control CPU (not shown), an audio data ROM (not shown), an audio synthesizing circuit (not shown), and an amplifier (not shown). . The audio data ROM stores audio data for each speaker 8 to output sounds such as music and sound effects. The voice control CPU reads voice data from the voice data ROM based on the command received from the sub-control board 100, and outputs the read voice data to the voice synthesizing circuit. The speech synthesizing circuit synthesizes the input speech data, converts the synthesized synthesized speech data into an analog speech signal, and outputs the analog speech signal to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the input audio signal and outputs it to each speaker 8 . Each speaker 8 outputs a sound indicated by the input audio signal.

Also, the sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the production button detection switch 9a, the production lever push detection switch 6g, the production lever rotation detection switch 6h, the production button vibration motor 9b, and the production lever vibration motor 6d. It is The production button detection switch 9a outputs a signal indicating that the production button 9 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101 performs button production based on the signal input from the production button detection switch 9a. to run. The production lever push-in detection switch 6g outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pushed in to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101, based on the signal input from the production lever push-in detection switch 6g, A lever performance performed when a performance lever 6 is pushed is executed. The effect lever rotation detection switch 6h outputs a signal indicating that the effect lever 6 has been rotated to the sub-control board 100, and the effect control microcomputer 101, based on the signal input from the effect lever rotation detection switch 6h, A lever performance performed when a performance lever 6 is rotated is executed.

The production button vibration motor 9b is a member for vibrating the production button 9 and is housed inside the production button 9. - 特許庁The effect lever vibration motor 6d is a member that vibrates the effect lever 6, and is provided in a portion that contacts the effect lever 6 or inside the effect lever 6. The ROM 110 stores motion pattern data for determining the motion pattern of the performance button vibration motor 9b and motion pattern data for determining the motion pattern of the performance lever vibration motor 6d. A performance control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from a ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 9 comes, and drives and controls a performance button vibration motor 9b based on the read operation pattern data. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 reads the operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance lever 6 comes, and drives and controls the performance lever vibration motor 6d based on the read operation pattern data.

[Explanation of game state]
Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described. A normal symbol display device 53 of the pachinko game machine 1 has a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. On the other hand, the special symbol display does not have the probability variation function, and only has the variation time shortening function.
In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special symbol display is operating is called "shortening of working hours", and the state of not operating is called "non-shortening of working hours". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the final display) is shorter than the non-time saving state.

The probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the probability of being determined as winning in the lottery of normal symbols is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 53 is activated, the normal symbol that the normal symbol display device 53 confirms and displays is a normal winning symbol (determined as winning in the normal symbol lottery) The probability of becoming a normal symbol indicating that it has been done increases.

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. For example, the variation time of normal symbols is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state. In addition, the opening pattern of the normal variable winning device 20 changes in the time saving state. Specifically, a predetermined time (eg, 15 seconds) has elapsed since it was opened, or a predetermined number (eg, 7 balls) of game balls enter the second start port 22. Continue until either one is satisfied. to open and close after any condition is met. On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state, it is opened only for a very short time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Also, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls in the second starting port 22 is set larger than that of general models (for example, 15 prize balls).

As a result, when the game balls pass through the gate 12 in the time saving state, the normal variable winning device 20 is opened with a very high probability, and when it is opened, the open state is continued until a certain number of prize balls are secured. As a result, the player can increase the number of game balls in his or her hand even though he is not playing the jackpot game. In addition, in the time saving state, the long opening of the normal variable winning device 20 is performed, but after the long opening is started, the time saving state ends once, so the so-called electric support control is basically not performed.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the jackpot game ends, the time saving state is set at a constant rate. This time-saving state ends with only one variation of the special symbol. However, since the long opening of the normal variable winning device 20 is started in the meantime, the game ball entering the second starting port 22 causes the variation by the second special symbol five times including holding four times. (However, this does not apply to cases where four reserves are not accumulated). If a jackpot is won in the five fluctuations (including a jackpot by V winning), the time saving state is resumed after the jackpot game. However, even if you do not win the jackpot within 5 times, the c time reduction (sudden time reduction) lottery will be held in the final variation of the second special pattern (5th variation), and whether it will shift to the time reduction state again is determined. About the case where it determines with shifting again, it transfers to a time saving state again. This time-saving state also ends with only one variation of special symbols, but during that time, the long release of the normal variable winning device 20 is started again, so the player can increase the number of game balls in his or her hand. Yes, and you will get a lottery opportunity again with the second special symbol for 5 times. Then, the above game is repeated as long as the big hit is achieved by the variation of the second special symbol or the final variation of the second special symbol is won in a short time.
In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after power-on is a non-time-saving state.

[Jackpot determination table]
The jackpot determination table Ta1 shown in FIG. 5 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) refers to when executing the jackpot determination as to whether or not the game is a jackpot. The big hit determination table Ta1 is configured by associating the type of lottery (lottery of special figure 1 or lottery of special figure 2) with a big hit random number. The jackpot random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and the CPU 62 executes the computer program to operate the jackpot random number counter and generate a jackpot random number. The jackpot random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the jackpot random number counter counts 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 in total. That is, a total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated. In this embodiment, a total of 365 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 364 are set in the jackpot determination table Ta1 as the jackpot random numbers at the time of the lottery for the first special symbol (lottery for the special figure 1). The game control microcomputer 61, when the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is any one of 0 to 364, determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and when it is other than 0 to 364 out of 0 to 65535 , is not a jackpot, that is, it is determined to be a loss. Also, when it is determined to be a loss, especially when the big hit random number obtained from the big hit random number counter is any one of 365 to 474, it is determined to be a small hit.

On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table Ta1, a total of 365 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 364 are set as jackpot random numbers at the time of lottery for the second special symbol (lottery for special figure 2). The game control microcomputer 61, when the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is any one of 0 to 364, determines that it is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and when it is other than 0 to 364 out of 0 to 65535 , is not a jackpot, that is, it is determined to be a loss. Also, when it is determined to be a loss, especially when the big hit random number obtained from the big hit random number counter is any one of 365 to 6954, it is determined to be a small hit. In other words, the special 1 lottery and the special 2 lottery have the same probability of being judged as a big hit, but the special 2 lottery has a higher probability of being judged as a small hit than the special 1 lottery. getting higher. In addition, in the lottery of special figure 2, the winning probability of the small win is about 1/10, and the winning probability is set very high compared to the big win. In particular, the small hit of the special figure 2 is an open pattern in which the second big winning device 33 can pass the game ball to the specific area (V winning area), and the second big winning device 33 is activated. . On the other hand, the small hit of the special figure 1 operates the second big winning device 33 in an open pattern in which the passage of the game ball to the specific area (V winning area) is substantially impossible. It hits.

Furthermore, if it is determined to be a loss in the special figure 2, especially if the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is any of 6955 to 39719, it is determined that c time saving (sudden time saving) winning . Here, in this embodiment, the special figure 2 is a maximum of 5 times each time it shifts to the time-saving state by the long opening of the normal variable winning device 20 when it shifts to the time-saving state as described above. This is not the case if it is not saved) will be held, but even if it is determined that you won c time saving, only the final change of this will shift to c time saving, Except for the final variation, it is controlled so as not to shift to c time saving even if it is elected to c time saving (that is, it is substantially equivalent to losing).

In other words, in the lottery of special figure 2, the probability of being judged as a big hit or a small hit in the final fluctuation is the same as the final fluctuation, but even if you do not win a big hit or a small hit, it is about 1/2 c Short-term election. When c time saving is elected, only one change from the next change will shift again to the time saving state. The number of fluctuations of the time saving state to be shifted when c is won is one time, but since the long opening of the normal variable winning device 20 is started, the player can increase the number of game balls on hand, Furthermore, a new lottery opportunity with the second special symbol for 5 times is also obtained. This processing is repeated until it is determined that all of the five lotteries for the second special symbol are complete failures in which neither the big win nor the small win nor the short time c is won.

In addition, as mentioned above, special figure 2 will shift to the time saving state when only the final variation is elected c time saving, so for other than the final variation of special figure 2, c to short time so as not to win c time saving in the first place It is also possible to use a dedicated table in which the winning of the lottery is excluded.

[Jackpot type determination table]
The jackpot type determination table Ta2 shown in FIG. 6 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) refers to when executing jackpot type determination when it is determined as a jackpot. The jackpot type determination table Ta2 is configured by associating the type of lottery (either the lottery of the special figure 1, the lottery of the special figure 2, or the jackpot by V winning) and the jackpot type random number. The jackpot type random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot type random numbers generated by the jackpot type random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot type random number counter operates and a jackpot type random number is generated. The jackpot type random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the jackpot type random number counter counts a total of 10 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 9. That is, a total of 10 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 9 are generated. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are "4R jackpot (without time reduction)" and "10R jackpot (one time reduction)" as types of jackpots. Then, in the pachinko game machine 1, as shown in FIG. None)”, and if the jackpot type random number is 5 to 9, it is determined that the “10R jackpot (time reduction once)” has been won. On the other hand, in the lottery of the second special symbol (lottery of special figure 2), it is determined that "10R jackpot (time reduction once)" has been won regardless of the value of the jackpot type random number. In addition, it is determined that a ``10R jackpot (one time reduction)'' has been won regardless of the value of the jackpot type random number in the jackpot due to the V prize (jackpot due to winning in a specific area in the second prize winning device 33).

[Reach determination table]
Reach determination table Ta3 shown in FIG. 7, when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) determines whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the big hit determination is a loss is a table that refers to Here, the reach means a state in which only one special symbol remains among a plurality of special symbols that is variably displayed, and it depends on which special symbol the variably displayed special symbol is fixedly displayed. It is a state in which special symbols are combined to indicate a big hit. In addition, the ready-to-win state is a state in which one of the performance symbols variably displayed in each of the plurality of display areas of the performance display device 7 remains, and is variably displayed. It is a state in which the combination of the big hit production pattern depends on which production pattern the existing production pattern is fixedly displayed.
For example, when one of the combinations of the jackpot performance symbols is "777", "7" is confirmed and displayed as the left performance symbol 9L in the left performance symbol display area, and as the right performance symbol 9R in the right performance symbol display area. It is a state in which "7" is fixedly displayed and the middle effect symbol 9C is variably displayed in the middle effect symbol display area. The concept of reach includes a state in which the medium effect pattern 9C is scrolled, a state in which it is swaying, a state in which expansion and contraction are repeated, and the like.

The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The reach determination table Ta3 is configured by associating a game state with a reach random number. The reach random number is a predetermined random number selected from the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. In this embodiment, the reach random number counter counts 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255 in total. That is, a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 256 are generated. A computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates to generate reach random numbers. In this embodiment, a total of 28 reach random numbers from 0 to 27 are set as the reach random numbers when the gaming state is a non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach determination when the reach random number obtained from the reach random number counter when the game state is a non-time saving state is either 0 to 27, and determines that there is a reach in the reach determination. If it is other than 0 to 27, it is determined that there is no reach.

In addition, in this embodiment, a total of 12 reach random numbers from 0 to 11 are set as the reach random numbers when the game state is the time saving state. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach determination when the reach random number acquired from the reach random number counter when the game state is a time saving state is any one of 0 to 11, and out of 0 to 255. If it is other than 0 to 11, it is determined that there is no reach.
Reach random numbers that are determined to have reach are set less in the time saving state than in the non-working time saving state. Thereby, the probability that it is determined that there is reach in the time saving state is lower than in the non time saving state. That is, since the probability of being determined to be without reach increases, the probability of selecting a special figure variation pattern without reach increases accordingly when selecting a special figure variation pattern. For this reason, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the number of reserved special figures becomes faster.

Incidentally, FIG. 7 basically shows a reach determination table corresponding to the first special symbol. The ready-to-reach determination table corresponding to the second special symbol may have the same content as the first special symbol, or may be a different table.

[Special figure variation pattern selection table]
The special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 shown in FIG. 8 is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) determines the special figure variation pattern by lottery. The special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4 corresponds to the game state, the judgment (jackpot judgment and reach judgment) result, the special figure pending number, the fluctuation pattern random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time, and the stop time It is configured with In addition, you may match about a jackpot classification. The variation effect pattern in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 is a variation effect pattern that is variably displayed by the effect display device 7 corresponding to the selected special figure variation pattern, and is described for reference. The variation pattern random number is a predetermined random number selected from the variation pattern random numbers generated by the variation pattern random number counter. In this embodiment, the variation pattern random number counter counts a total of 100 variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99. FIG. That is, a total of 100 variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99 are generated. A computer program for operating the variation pattern random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the variation pattern random number counter operates to generate variation pattern random numbers.

If the game state is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination when the game state is a non-time saving state, and the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is either 0 to 94, regardless of the number of special figures pending, special figures Variation pattern P1 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected is 95%. Also, if the variation pattern random number is any one of 95 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected regardless of the number of balls on hold. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected is 5%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P1 is 400,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol, that is, the time during which the special symbol is fixedly displayed is 500 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P2 is 150,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays SP (super) reach developed from the ready-to-win state as the variable effect pattern. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal reach as the variation effect pattern.

In addition, when the gaming state is determined to be lost when the non-time saving state, and when it is determined that there is reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of loss with reach, the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is any one of 0 to 9, regardless of the special figure reservation number, the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected is 10%. Also, if the variation pattern random number is any one of 10 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected regardless of the number of balls on hold. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected is 90%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P3 is 400,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P4 is 150,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays SP reach developed from the reach state as the variation effect pattern. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal reach as the variation effect pattern.

In addition, when the gaming state is determined to be lost when the non-time-saving state, and when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of reach without loss, the number of special figures pending is 0 to 2 There, if the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected is 100%. In addition, when the number of special figures pending is 3 to 4 and the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is any one of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected is 100%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P5 is 10,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P6 is 5,000 ms, and the special symbol stop time is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P5 or the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal variation as the variation effect pattern.

When the gaming state is determined to be a big hit when the time saving state, and the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is either 0 to 99, regardless of the special figure pending number, the special figure variation pattern P11 selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected is 100%. In addition, when the gaming state is determined to be lost when the time saving state, and when it is determined that there is reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of loss with reach, the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is If it is one of 0 to 99, regardless of the special figure reservation number, the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected is 100%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P11 and the special figure variation pattern P12 is 50,000ms respectively, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500ms each. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P11 or the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal reach as the variation effect pattern.

Also, when the game state is determined to be lost when the time saving state, and when it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of no reach loss, the number of special figure reservations is 0 to 1 , If the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected is 100%. In addition, the number of special figures pending is 2 to 4, and when the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is either 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected is 100%. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P13 is 10,000 ms, and the special symbol stop time is 500 ms. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P14 is 2,500 ms, and the special symbol stop time is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P13 or the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays normal variation as the variation effect pattern.

As described above, the probability that development is selected to SP reach when in a non-time saving state is 95% if it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, but it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination, and there is a reach is 10%. In addition, the probability that the normal reach stop is selected in the non-time saving state is 5% if it is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, but if it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination and it is determined that there is a reach is 90%.
In other words, when the effect display device 7 develops to SP reach as a variable effect pattern, there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur. In other words, SP reach is a variation performance pattern in which the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a big win is higher than in the case of stopping at normal reach.

Incidentally, FIG. 8 basically shows a special figure variation pattern selection table corresponding to the first special symbol. In this embodiment, only one variation pattern is prepared for the second special symbol for each of the big win, the small win, the c time saving win (only the final change), and the case of other losses. The fluctuation time is 10000 ms for the big hit, the small hit, and the short time c hit, and 2500 ms for the loss.

[Main processing of game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main side main control processing)
First, the contents of the main side main control process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out and executes a computer program for main side main control processing shown in FIG. 13 from the ROM 63 (FIG. 3). The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial setting (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 62 setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt circuit for managing time), and reset various flags, counters and timers. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption prohibition (S2), and executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the aforementioned jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number and variation pattern random number is updated by adding "1" to each. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and "1" is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Further, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a numerical value of "2" or more. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC. If this hardware random number is used, the random number updating process (S3) by software is not required.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption permission (S4). While the interrupt is enabled, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed at a 4 msec cycle. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is completed, until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is started, the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S3) Initial value update processing of various counters is executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S5) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt permission (S4) is executed. be.

(Main-side timer interrupt processing)
Next, the contents of the main timer interrupt process (S5 in FIG. 13) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) of the main control board 60 in each process described below are sent to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 4) or the payout control board 73 (FIG. 3) and so on. Especially in this embodiment, when the normal pattern starts to change, the normal pattern fluctuation start command, which indicates that the pattern has started to fluctuate, and the special pattern indicates that the special pattern has started to fluctuate. It also outputs the special figure fluctuation start command. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, various sensors (first starting hole sensor 11a, second starting hole sensor 22a, first big winning hole sensor 32a, second big winning hole sensor 35a, gate Each detection signal detected by the sensor 12a (FIG. 3) is read. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes timer update processing (S12). In this timer update process, a subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (decremented). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes prize ball control processing (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of the various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S14). This normal design/special design main random number update process is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. In other words, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter consists of the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) and the other period (after the main side timer interrupt process (S5) ends, the next main side timer interrupt process). (period until the load processing (S5) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 carries out starting sensor detection processing (S15), V winning detection processing (S16), normal operation processing (S17), special symbol standby processing (S18), special symbol variation processing (S19), which will be described later. ), other processing (S20) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) ends. Other processing (S20) includes security control processing to detect and report fraudulent winning, magnetic detection processing to detect and report fraudulent activity using magnetism, and detection of opening of front frame 18 (Fig. 1) and inner frame. a door opening process for notifying by pressing a door, a fraudulent radio wave detection process for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity using radio waves, and an impact detection process for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity by vibrating the pachinko game machine 1, and the like. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62, the processing of S2 to S4 of the main side main control processing is repeatedly executed (FIG. 13), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), Main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed. In the output processing (S10) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) Output to the board.

(Starting port sensor detection process)
Next, the content of the starting opening sensor detection process (S15 in FIG. 14) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (FIG. 1) (S20). ). In this gate passage processing, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern reservation number is 4 or more. A process of acquiring and storing a winning random number is performed.

Also, in S20, if it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 12 (S20: No), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second starting port 22 (FIG. 1) (S22). . Here, when it is determined that the game ball has won the second starting port 22 (S22: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached the upper limit value "4" (S23) . Here, if it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached "4" (S23: Yes), the process proceeds to S28, but if the second special figure reservation number U2 has not reached "4" When determined (S23: No), 1 is added to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S24). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure related random number acquisition process (S25). In this second special figure related random number acquisition process, the jackpot random number counted by the jackpot random number counter, the jackpot type random number counted by the jackpot type random number counter, the reach random number counted by the reach random number counter, and the variation pattern random number counter counted A variation pattern random number is acquired, and each random number acquired is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current second special figure reservation number out of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 10). For example, when the current second special figure pending number is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command creation process (S26). In this second starting winning command creation process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25. This second starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the second starting opening, data indicating each random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second starting winning command created in S26 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S27). This set second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 14), and the effect control microcomputer 101 is based on each random number included in the second starting winning command. to execute the performance.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first starting hole 11 (FIG. 1) (S28). Here, if it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 11 (S28: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached the upper limit value "4" (S29) . Here, when it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached "4" (S29: Yes), this starting opening sensor detection process is terminated, but the first special figure reservation number U1 is "4 '' is not reached (S29: No), 1 is added to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S30). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure related random number acquisition process (S31). In this first special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and the acquired random numbers are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 9) Among them, it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of first special figure reservations. For example, when the current number of the first special figure reservation is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes first start winning command creation processing (S32). In this first starting winning command specifying process, a first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31. This first start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the first start opening 11, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S32 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S33). This set first start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 14), and the effect control microcomputer 101 is based on each random number included in the first starting winning command. to execute the performance.

(V winning detection process)
Next, the content of the V winning detection process (S16 in FIG. 14) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the second big winning hole 35 (S35). to move to. It should be noted that the specific area sensor 35b detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the second big winning hole 35. FIG. When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area provided in the second big winning hole 35 (S35: No), the V winning detection process is terminated.

When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the second big winning hole 35, that is, when it determines that it is a big win, it acquires a big win type random number and determines the kind of big win. is set, the type of jackpot is determined (S36). However, in this embodiment, there is basically only one kind of jackpot by passing through the specific area, so the process of S36 may be omitted.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination (S37), and ends the V winning detection process.

(Normal operation processing)
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal operation process (S17), first, it is determined whether or not the normal variable winning device (also referred to as a normal electric accessory or electric chew) 20 is in operation (S40). If the electric chew is not in operation (S40: No), then it is determined whether or not normal symbols are being stopped (S41). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (S41: No), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being variably displayed (S42). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (S42: No), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S43). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S43: Yes), this process is finished.

In S43, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (S43: No), hit determination processing is performed (S44). In the hit determination process (S44), the normal symbol random number counter value stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c is read, and it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the normal pattern hit determination table (not shown). It should be noted that the winning probability of normal symbols varies depending on the current gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 (S45). That is, in the symbol determination process (S45), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general drawing losing symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S46). It should be noted that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol differs depending on the current game state of the gaming machine.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by one (S47). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 64c is shifted by one from the current position to the side to be read, and the storage corresponding to the fourth reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 64c The area (storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S48). In this way, it is made to be digested in the order in which the general map reservation was reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S46 (S49). Along with this, in order to inform the sub-control board 100 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

If the variable display of normal symbols is being performed at S42 described above (S42: Yes), then it is determined whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols has elapsed (S50), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (S50: Yes), the variable display of the normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S51). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for informing the sub-control board 100 of normal symbol variation stop is set (S52), and a normal symbol stop time is set (S53), and this process is finished.

Also, if normal symbols are being stopped and displayed at S41 described above (S41: Yes), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set at S53 has elapsed (S54). end the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (S54: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal pattern is set (S55), and if it is not the data of the normal pattern (that is, if it is not a hit) (S55: No)), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if winning (S55: Yes)), the opening pattern of the electric chew is set (S56). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern in the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the electric chew. Then, according to the opening pattern set in S56, the electric chew is operated (S57). In addition, as an opening pattern of the electric chew during the time saving, a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has passed since it was opened, and a predetermined number (for example, 7 balls) of game balls enter the second start port 22. Continue to open until either one of is satisfied, and close after satisfying either condition. On the other hand, as an open pattern of the electric chew in the non-time saving state, it is opened only for a very short time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

(Special symbol standby process)
Next, the contents of the special symbol standby process (S18 in FIG. 14) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S60). A special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 19) is executed (S61). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes second special figure variation pattern selection processing (FIGS. 20 and 21), which will be described later (S62). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S63), each stored in each storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 10) The data is shifted one by one to the storage area having the earlier storage order, that is, to the read side (S64). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure fluctuation start process (S65). In other words, the second special symbol display device 52, the game control microcomputer 61 of the second special symbol in the order of executing the success or failure determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b (Fig. 10) Performs variable display. In addition, each time the second special symbol display device 52 performs the variable display of the second special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.
In this second special figure fluctuation start process, a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the second special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 19) described later and the second special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 20, FIG. 21) contains the data of the special figure variation pattern set in.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" in S40 (S60: Yes), whether the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" It is determined whether or not (S66), and if it is determined that it is not "0" (S66: No), the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 19) described later is executed (S67). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 20 and 21), which will be described later (S68). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S69), each stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 9) The data is shifted one by one to the storage area having the earlier storage order, that is, to the read side (S70). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure fluctuation start process (S71). That is, the first special symbol display device 51 is the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the win/loss determination based on the jackpot random numbers stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 9). Performs variable display. In addition, each time the first special symbol display device 51 performs the variable display of the first special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.
In this first special figure variation start process, a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start the variation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 19) described later and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 20, FIG. 21) contains the data of the variation pattern set in .

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S46 that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" (S66: Yes), the effect display device 7 displays the standby screen (demonstration screen for customer waiting). ) is displayed (S72). Here, when it is determined that the standby screen is displayed (S72: Yes), this special symbol standby process is terminated, and when it is determined that the standby screen is not displayed (S72: No), the standby screen A setting process is executed (S73). In this standby screen setting process, after a predetermined standby time has passed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 .
Further, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S60: Yes). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation.
However, if one of the special symbols is fluctuating, the processing after S60 is not performed, and the special symbol standby processing is terminated.

(Second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process))
Next, the contents of the second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process) executed by the game control microcomputer 61: S61 in FIG. 18) will be described with reference to FIG. The second special figure jackpot determination process (S61 in FIG. 18) and the first special figure jackpot determination process (S67 in FIG. 18) have the same process flow, so they will be described together. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, they are simply referred to as special figure reservation storage units.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 9 and 10) of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM 64 (S80), and refers to the jackpot determination table Ta1 (FIG. 5). (S81). Then, with reference to the jackpot random numbers in the jackpot determination table Ta1, it is determined whether or not there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read in S80, that is, whether or not it is a jackpot (S82). For example, if the jackpot random number read in S80 in the second special jackpot determination process is "7", "7" exists in the jackpot random numbers 0 to 364 in the jackpot determination table Ta1, It is determined as a jackpot (S82: Yes).

When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a jackpot in S82 (S82: Yes), the jackpot type random number stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 9 and 10) of the special figure reservation storage unit is read, and a plurality of The type of jackpot is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table Ta2 (FIG. 6) in which the type of jackpot is set (S83). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot pattern of the special pattern, the stop pattern of the special pattern, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, and the jackpot effect pattern are different. In addition, depending on the type of jackpot, it is determined whether or not there is time saving after the jackpot game ends. Here, the distribution rate is the probability that a predetermined jackpot is selected from among a plurality of types of jackpots set in the jackpot type determination table. Also, the maximum number of rounds is the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on a jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination (S84), and confirms and displays a special jackpot pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot determined in S83. The special figure stop pattern data is set in a special figure buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S85), and the second special figure jackpot determination process is finished. In addition, in S82, if it is determined that it is not a big hit, that is, if it is determined to be a loss (S82: No), the range of random numbers corresponding to the small hits in the big hit determination table Ta1 is further referred to, and the same as the big hit random number read in S80. Whether or not there is a random number, that is, whether or not it is a small win is determined (S86). For example, if the jackpot random number read in S60 in the second special jackpot determination process is "1234", "1234" in the random number range 365 to 6954 corresponding to the small hit in the jackpot determination table Ta1. exists, it is determined to be a small hit (S86: Yes).

When the microcomputer 61 for game control determines that it is a small hit in S86 (S86: Yes), it turns on a small hit flag indicating that it is determined as a small hit (S87).

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit in S86 (S86: No), the range of random numbers corresponding to c short time (suddenly short time) in the big hit determination table Ta1 is referred to, and the same as the big hit random number read in S80 Whether or not there is a random number, that is, whether or not the winner has been elected in c time saving is determined (S88). However, it is only the second special symbol that the winning determination of c time reduction is performed, and even if it is determined that the winning of c time reduction is determined as described later, it is the time reduction state that shifts to c time reduction. It is only the final variation of the second special symbol held in the long opening of the normal variable winning device 20 performed in , and the other is controlled so as not to shift to c time reduction even if it is elected to c time reduction. (S115-S119).

When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the c time reduction is won in S88 (S88: Yes), the c time reduction winning flag indicating that the c time reduction is won in the special figure fluctuation of this time is turned on (S89). In addition, the c time saving winning flag is ON only during the variation of the special symbol determined to have been won in the c time saving.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no winning for c time saving (S88: No), the special figure stop pattern data for confirming and displaying the special figure losing pattern is set in the special figure buffer (S85), and this second Finish the special figure jackpot determination process.

(Second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process))
Next, the second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process) executed by the game control microcomputer 61: S62, S68 in FIG. 18) See FIGS. 20 and 21 showing the contents I will explain as I go along. The second special figure variation pattern selection process (S62 in FIG. 18) and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S68 in FIG. 18) are the same in process flow, so they will be collectively described. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, they are simply referred to as special figure reservation storage units.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game state is in the time saving state (S90), and when it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (S90: No), whether or not the jackpot flag is ON. is determined (S91). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S91: Yes), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 8) (S92). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4, reference is made to the variation pattern random number in the case of a jackpot in a non-working time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 9 and 10) of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number Choose a variation pattern. For example, when the variation pattern random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "50", the variation pattern random number 0 to 94 in the case of a jackpot in a non-time saving state in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 Select the special figure variation pattern P1 that is associated with.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S96), and executes this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 does not turn on the big hit flag in S91, that is, when it determines that it is lost (S91: No), the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit (FIGS. 9 and 10) , and determines whether or not the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S93). That is, it is determined whether or not the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is the reach random number set in the non-time saving state in the reach determination table Ta3 (FIG. 7). For example, when the reach random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "20", the reach random number "20" is present in the reach random numbers 0 to 27 that are set to the non-time saving state Therefore, it is determined to be reach establishment random numbers (S93: Yes). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is the reach establishment random number (S93: Yes), the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 8). (S94). Specifically, among the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4, reference is made to the fluctuation pattern random number in the case of loss with reach in a non-time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. For example, if the variation pattern random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "30", the special figure that is associated with the variation pattern random numbers 10 to 99 in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 Select the variation pattern P4. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S96), and executes this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61, when it is determined that the reach random number is not the reach establishment random number in S93 (S93: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 8) Select (S95). In this embodiment, in the case of no reach loss, there is no selection of the special figure variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern random number, and when the number of special figure reservations is 0 to 2, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected, and the special figure If the number of reservations is 3 to 4, select the special figure variation pattern P6. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern P5, and when the number of special figure reservations is 3 to 4, the fluctuation of the special figure ends early, and the digestion pace of the special figure reservation is increased. It's getting faster.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern to the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S96), and executes this second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is in the time saving state in S70 (S90: Yes), it determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S97 in FIG. 21). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S97: Yes), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 8) (S98). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4, reference is made to the variation pattern random number in the case of a jackpot in the time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. In this embodiment, since the variation pattern random number in the same range as the variation pattern random number 0 to 99 counted by the variation pattern random number counter is set in the time saving state jackpot of the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4, the acquired variation A special figure variation pattern P11 is selected regardless of the pattern random number. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S96 in FIG. 20), and this second special figure variation pattern Finish the selection process.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 does not turn on the big hit flag in S97, that is, when it determines that it is lost (S97: No), the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit (FIGS. 9 and 10) , and determines whether or not the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S99). In other words, the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit determines whether or not the reach random number is set to the time saving state in the reach determination table Ta3 (FIG. 7). For example, if the reach random number obtained from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "8", the reach random number "8" is set in the time saving state because it exists in the reach random numbers 0 to 11 , is determined to be a reach establishment random number (S99: Yes). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is the reach establishment random number (S99: Yes), the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 8). (S100). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4, refer to the variation pattern random number in the case of loss with reach in the time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. In this embodiment, in the loss with reach in the time saving state of the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4, the variation pattern random number in the same range as the variation pattern random number 0 to 99 counted by the variation pattern random number counter is set. The special figure variation pattern P12 is selected regardless of the variation pattern random number. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S96 in FIG. 20), and this second special figure variation pattern Finish the selection process.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61, when it is determined that the reach random number is not the reach establishment random number in S99 (S99: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 8) Select (S101). Specifically, among the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4, reference is made to the variation pattern random number in the case of reachless loss in the time saving state. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 9 and 10) of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number Choose a variation pattern. In this embodiment, in the case of no reach loss, there is no selection of the special figure variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern random number, and when the number of special figure reservations is 0 to 1, the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected, and the special figure If the number of reservations is 2 to 4, select the special figure variation pattern P14. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P14 is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern P13, and when the number of special figure reservations is 2 to 4, the fluctuation of the special figure ends early, and the digestion pace of the special figure reservation is increased. It's getting faster. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S96 in FIG. 20), and this second special figure variation pattern Finish the selection process.

The variation pattern data set in the special figure variation pattern buffer in S96 is included in the variation start command set in S65 (FIG. 18) of the special symbol standby process described above, and output processing of the main side timer interrupt process (FIG. 14 S10), it is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4). In addition, the first special figure variation pattern selection process is also executed in the same flow as the second special figure variation pattern selection process, and the variation pattern data set in the special figure variation pattern buffer at S96 is S71 ( 18), and is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) by the output processing (S10 in FIG. 14) of the main-side timer interrupt processing.

(Special symbol variation processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol variation process (S19 in FIG. 14) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in S62 or S68 of FIG. 18, see FIG. 8) has ended (S110). . Here, if it is determined that the process has not ended (S110: No), this special symbol variation process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game has ended (S110: Yes), a variable stop command for stopping the variable display of the special symbols is set in the command buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) (S111). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 displays the variable display of the special symbol in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol data set in S85 (FIG. 19) of the second special symbol jackpot determination process (first special symbol jackpot determination process). A special symbol stop process is executed to stop at (a big hit symbol of a special symbol or a losing symbol of a special symbol) (S112). Thereby, the special pattern is determined. In addition, the special symbol continues the stopped state (continues the fixed state of the special symbol) only for the stop time (for example, 500 ms) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the special symbol variation pattern selection table Ta4, and then the next special Variation of the design is started.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process. In this game state management process, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S113). 1 is subtracted from the value of the time-saving counter that counts the number of symbol variations by subtraction (S114). The time saving counter is set to a predetermined value ("1" in this embodiment) at the end of a specific jackpot game or when c time saving is won. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (S113: No), the process proceeds to S115.

In S115, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0". Here, when the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0", the number of time saving times determined by the type of jackpot after the jackpot game ends, or the special pattern in the final rotation of the number of time saving times of c time saving Variation (that is, the final variation of the time-saving gaming state) is shown to have ended.

When it is determined that the time saving flag is ON and the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S115: YES), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S116). The game control microcomputer 61 sets the game state designation command including the information of each flag in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and ends the game state management process. The game state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub-control board 100 in the output process (S10 in FIG. 14) of the main side timer interrupt process. As a result, the time saving state of the pachinko game machine 1 ends with the end of the variation of the special symbols. In addition, as a specific timing of ending the time saving state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it may be the timing of starting the stop after the fluctuation of the special symbols is finished (the beginning of the determination of the special symbols), or the timing of starting the stop of the special symbols. It may be the timing at which the stop time has ended (the end point of finalizing the special symbol).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbol is stopped for a stop time (for example, 500 ms) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (S117). Then, when the special symbols are stopped for the stop time (S117: YES), the process proceeds to S118. In S118, it is determined whether or not the c time saving winning flag is ON. In addition, the c-time-saving winning flag is ON only during the variation of the special symbols determined to be c-time-saving winning (including stop time) (S88). Then, when it is determined that the c time saving winning flag is ON (S118: Yes), the final variation of the second special symbol held after time saving (including both a time saving and c time saving) It is determined whether or not (S119). Then, when it is determined that the c time saving winning flag is ON and it is the final variation of the second special symbol held after time saving (including both a time saving and c time saving) (S119: YES), time saving A time-saving flag indicating that the game is in a game state is turned on, and the value of the time-saving counter is set to "1" corresponding to the number of times of time-saving c (S120). The time-saving counter is set to a value based on the type of jackpot even when the jackpot game ends. For example, when "10R jackpot (time saving once)" is won and a jackpot game is played, the time saving counter is set to "1" at the end of the jackpot game. Then, when the time saving flag is turned on in S120, the time saving game state (c time saving) is started, and the time saving counter performs a process of subtracting 1 each time the special symbol changes, and the time saving counter becomes "0" (time saving When the variation of the special symbols ends when the counter is 1), the time-saving game state ends (S116). On the other hand, if it is determined that the c time reduction winning flag is OFF (S118: No) and if it is determined that it is other than the final variation of the second special symbol even if the c time reduction winning flag is ON (S119 : No), the process proceeds to S121.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S121), and when it is determined that it is ON (S121: Yes), it executes a game state reset process. (S122). In this game state reset process, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and when it is determined that it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the normal probability state and non-time saving state.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a jackpot opening setting to start a jackpot game (S123), and sets an opening command for executing the jackpot opening (S124). The opening of the big win is an effect such as displaying an effect image celebrating the occurrence of the big win on the effect display device 7 or reproducing a music piece celebrating the occurrence of the big win from each speaker 8 . In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special electric role operation effective counter (S125), and finishes this special symbol variation process. The special electric role operation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. Also, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON in S121 (S121: No), this special symbol variation process is finished.

As a result, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the jackpot with time saving is won from the normal state, and after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the time saving state, but the time saving state is basically a special symbol. ends with only one variation of . However, since the opening pattern of the normal variable winning device 20 started in the time saving state is long opening, when the game ball hits to the right, the second starting port 22 is released for a certain period of time as it passes through the gate 12. As a result, the player can enter the game ball into the second starting port 22 . Specifically, a predetermined time (eg, 15 seconds) has elapsed since it was opened, or a predetermined number (eg, 7 balls) of game balls enter the second start port 22. Continue until either one is satisfied. to open and close after any condition is met. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls in the second starting port 22 is set larger than that of general models (for example, 15 prize balls), and the player increases the number of game balls in his/her possession by the long opening of the normal variable winning device 20. (For example, a maximum of 7c×15 prize balls) is possible. In addition, when shifting to the time-saving state, guidance is also displayed on the effect display device 7 instructing the player to hit the ball to the right as shown in FIG. Then, by the game ball entering the second starting port 22 during the long opening of the normal variable winning device 20, the fluctuation by the second special symbol is performed a maximum of 5 times including 4 times of suspension (however, 4 times of suspension) (This does not apply in the case where the number of tickets cannot be saved). If a jackpot is won in the five fluctuations (including a jackpot by V winning), the time saving state is resumed after the jackpot game. However, even if you do not win the jackpot within 5 times, the c time reduction (sudden time reduction) lottery will be held in the final variation of the second special pattern (5th variation), and whether it will shift to the time reduction state again is determined.

In addition, the winning result of the c time saving is notified to the player by the variation of the pattern as shown in FIG. After that, a continuous symbol 211 is stop-displayed in the medium effect symbol 9C. Thereby, the player is notified that the prize is won in a short time c, that is, the normal variable winning device 20 is released again for the long game. On the other hand, if it is a loss that does not win in c time saving, as shown in FIG. 23, the same pattern is stop-displayed in the left production pattern 9L and the right production pattern 9R to make a ready-to-win state, and then continue to the middle production pattern 9C. Stop display other than the pattern. As a result, the player is notified that the game will not be won in a short period of time c and the game will shift to a normal state. In the case of winning the time-saving mode, the state is shifted to the time-saving state again. This time-saving state also ends with only one variation of the special symbol, but since the long release of the normal variable winning device 20 is started again, the player can increase the number of game balls in hand, Furthermore, the lottery opportunity with the second special symbol for 5 times is obtained again. Then, the above game is repeated as long as the big hit is achieved by the variation of the second special symbol or the final variation of the second special symbol is won in a short time.

As a result, in this embodiment, it is possible to gradually increase the number of game balls in hand by winning balls by long opening of the normal variable winning device 20 repeatedly after short-time winning and big wins, and new game characteristics that have not existed in the past. It becomes possible to propose a pachinko game machine with

[Effects of Embodiment]
(1) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, a flow-down area where game balls flow down, and a normal symbol winning opening corresponding to the normal symbol provided in the flow-down area, and provided in the flow-down area It is a state where it is easier to win than the closed state where it is difficult to win the special symbol winning opening when winning the special symbol winning opening corresponding to the special symbol and the normal symbol. It has an ordinary electric accessory for switching to an open state, and a state shifting means for shifting the game state to an easy-to-enter state in which the winning probability of the normal pattern is higher than that of the normal game state, and a ball is entered. When the normal symbol is won in the state of shifting to the easy state, the normal electric accessory is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and after the normal electric accessory is set to the open state, the ball entry easy state is ended, and the ordinary electric accessory is opened. Transition lottery means for determining whether or not to transition again to the easy-to-enter state in the fluctuation of the special symbol after the open state, and when it is determined by the transition lottery means to transition again to the easy-to-enter state, and a state continuation means for re-shifting to the easy-ball-entering state. As a result, it is possible to provide a new opportunity to increase the number of game balls other than the jackpot game by using the operation of the normal electric accessory, and it is possible to realize various game properties that keep the player from getting bored.
(2) The shift lottery means, of the fluctuations of the special symbols performed by the game ball that has entered the special symbol winning opening by opening the normal electric accessory, changes the state to the easy-to-enter ball state again in the final variation. Make a lottery to decide whether to transfer or not. As a result, it is determined whether or not the game ball that has entered the special symbol winning opening due to the opening of the normal electric accessory will shift again to the ball entry easy state, that is, whether or not the normal electric accessory will be operated again. A lottery can be performed, and a new game property that has not existed in the past can be realized.
(3) In addition, the operation of switching from the closed state to the open state and then returning to the closed state after satisfying a predetermined condition is one action of the normal electric accessory, and each time the game state shifts to the easy-to-enter state. Operate the normal electric accessory once. As a result, every time one operation of the ordinary electric accessory is performed, it becomes possible to draw a lottery as to whether or not to move again to the easy-to-enter state, that is, whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory again. , It is possible to realize new game characteristics that have not existed in the past.
(4) In addition, the predetermined condition is that either a predetermined time has passed after switching to the open state or a predetermined number of game balls enter the special symbol winning opening. . As a result, it is possible to provide a new opportunity to increase the number of game balls by releasing the normal electric accessory, and it is possible to realize a variety of game features that keep the player from getting bored.

<Other embodiments>
(1) In the above-described embodiment, a jackpot random number is used to draw a lottery for a short time (suddenly short time) at the same time as a lottery for a big hit or a small hit. you can go That is, when a big win or a small win is not won, a lottery for c time saving may be performed using a dedicated table for c time saving and a random number.
(2) In addition, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the pachinko machine 1 is applied to a one-type two-type mixed machine has been described, but it can also be applied to a one-type or two-type pachinko machine. .
(3) In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in the final variation of the second special symbol, the winning probability is about 1/2 in a short period of time, but the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the number of fluctuations of the time saving state that continues when winning the c time saving may be other than one rotation.
(4) In the above-described embodiment, the long opening of the normal variable winning device 20 is performed only once after shifting to the time saving state, but it may be performed multiple times.
(5) In addition, in the above-described embodiment, it is explained that the "easy ball entry state" substantially refers to the time-saving gaming state, but the "easy ball entry state" does not allow winning to the special symbol winning opening. If it is a state accompanied by a state easier than the normal game state, it may refer to a state other than the time-saving game state. For example, it may refer to a variable probability state (high probability gaming state). Also, since the pachinko machine 1 described above is a 1 type 2 type mixed machine, there is no variable probability state, but if it is other than a 1 type 2 type mixed machine, the "easy ball entry state" refers to a variable probability state and a short gaming state. Alternatively, it may refer to a non-probable variable state and a time-saving game state.

1 pachinko machine 2a board lamp 7 effect display device 8 speaker 23a left side lamp 23b right side lamp 78 sound control board 79 lamp control board 101 effect control microcomputer 202 image control CPU
205 CG ROMs

Claims (4)

a downflow area where the game ball flows down;
A normal symbol winning opening that is provided in the flow-down region and corresponds to a normal symbol;
A special symbol winning opening corresponding to a special symbol, which is provided in the flow-down area;
When the normal symbol is won, a normal electric accessory that switches from a closed state in which it is difficult to win a prize to the special symbol winning opening to an open state in which winning is easier than in the closed state;
a state transition means for shifting the game state to an easy-to-enter state in which the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than that in the normal game state;
When a normal symbol is won in the state of transition to the easy-to-enter state, the normal electric accessory is opened until a predetermined condition is met,
After the normal electric accessory is set to the open state, the easy-entering state is terminated,
Transition lottery means for lottery for determining whether or not to transition again to the easy-to-enter state in the variation of the special symbol after the normal electric accessory is in the open state;
a state continuation means for making a transition to the easy-to-enter state again when the transition lottery means determines that the state is to be changed again to the easy-to-enter state. The transition lottery means shifts the normal electric accessory into an easy-to-enter state in the last variation among variations of the special symbol performed by the game ball that has entered the special symbol winning opening by opening the normal electric accessory. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to transfer again. An operation of switching from the closed state to the open state and then returning to the closed state after satisfying a predetermined condition is one operation of the ordinary electric accessory,
3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the normal electric accessory is operated once each time the game state shifts to the easy ball-entering state. The predetermined condition is that a predetermined time elapses after switching to the open state, or that a predetermined number of game balls enter the special symbol winning opening. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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