JP2022169112A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance amusement in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine can be controlled to be in a time-saving state (privilege game state). The time-saving state includes a big winning opportunity time-saving state based on a fact that a big winning symbol is stopped, a particular failure opportunity time-saving state based on a fact that a particular failure symbol is stopped, and a ceiling reach opportunity time-saving state based on a fact that the number of executions of a special symbol variation reaches a specific number (300 times, for example). The upper limit number of special symbol variations in the big winning opportunity time-saving state differs depending on whether the game state at the time of winning the big winning symbol is the big winning opportunity time-saving state, the particular failure opportunity time-saving state, or the ceiling reach opportunity time-saving state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

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

In a pachinko game machine, which is one of the game machines, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether or not a game ball enters a starting hole. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. In the variable display of the special symbols, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed (see Patent Document 1).

Then, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, after the jackpot game is executed, it is possible to enter a time-saving game state (privilege game state) in which the game ball is easier to enter than the non-time-saving game state in the openable and closable variable starter. be.

JP 2018-88993 A

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of the game in a game machine that may enter a game state in which game balls are easier to enter than in a non-time-saving game state.

The game machine according to the present invention is
A symbol variation means for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined identification symbol;
a game state control means capable of controlling a privilege game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the variable starting port until the number of executions of the symbol variation in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit;
In the bonus game state,
A jackpot opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the identification pattern is stopped in a jackpot pattern;
A special loss opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the identification symbol is stopped with a special loss symbol different from the jackpot symbol;
and a ceiling reaching opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the number of executions of the pattern variation reaching a specific number of times,
The upper limit number of times is controlled based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is stopped in the jackpot opportunity privilege game state, and the jackpot symbol is stopped in the special loss opportunity privilege game state. The jackpot opportunity privilege game state controlled based on and the jackpot opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the stop of the jackpot symbol in the ceiling reaching opportunity privilege game state. It is a game machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve amusement in a game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 2, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a jackpot symbol type determination table. (C) A lost symbol type determination table. (D) A reach determination table. It is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and is a table for explaining the jackpot types. It is a determination table of the type of losing pattern, and is a table for explaining the types of losing. It is a timing chart for explaining the transition of the game state, (A) shows the case where the ceiling is reached in the low probability non-time-saving state, and (B) is when the jackpot pattern A is elected in the low probability non-time-saving state. , and (C) shows the case where a special loss is won in a low-probability short-time state. It is a timing chart for explaining the transition of the game state, (D) shows the case where the jackpot symbol C is elected in the time saving state of the jackpot opportunity or the special loss opportunity, and (E) shows the time saving of the jackpot opportunity or the special loss opportunity. Shows the case of winning a special loss in the state, (F) shows the case of winning the jackpot pattern C in the time-saving state of the ceiling reaching opportunity, and (G) shows the case of winning the special loss in the time-saving state of the ceiling reaching opportunity. show. (A) It is a normal symbol hit determination table. (B) It is a normal symbol variation pattern determination table. (C) An electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for low probability non-time saving state. (A) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for high probability time saving state. (B) It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for low probability short working hours state. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flow chart of special loss processing. It is a flow chart of ceiling processing. It is a flowchart of game state reset processing. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a figure explaining the outline of the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. (A) It is a figure which shows the display screen of normal production mode (daytime production mode). (B) It is a figure which shows the display screen of high probability production mode (super daytime production mode). (C) It is a figure which shows the display screen of night production|presentation mode (1st time reduction production|presentation mode). (D) It is a figure which shows the display screen of super night production mode (2nd time reduction production mode). (E) It is a figure which shows the display screen of sky production|presentation mode (Ceiling time reduction production|presentation mode). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of normal fluctuation|variation in fluctuation|variation production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach (normal reach) in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach in variable production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of time reduction transition production|presentation. It is a jackpot symbol type determination table according to the second embodiment, and is a table for explaining the jackpot types. FIG. 10 is a determination table for the type of lost symbols according to the second embodiment, and is a table for explaining types of lost symbols. FIG. It is a timing chart for explaining the transition of the game state according to the second embodiment, (H) shows the case where the jackpot symbol C is elected in the time-saving state of the jackpot opportunity or the special loss opportunity, and (I) is the jackpot opportunity. Or indicates the case of winning a special loss in the time-saving state of the special loss opportunity, (J) indicates the case of winning the jackpot pattern C in the time-saving state of the ceiling reaching opportunity, (K) is special in the time-saving state of the ceiling reaching opportunity It shows the case where the player is elected as a loser. It is a figure explaining the outline of the game flow of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a jackpot symbol type determination table according to the third embodiment, and is a table for explaining the jackpot types. FIG. 10 is a determination table for the type of lost symbols according to the third embodiment, and is a table for explaining types of lost symbols. FIG. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for high probability non-time saving state according to the third embodiment. It is a jackpot symbol type determination table according to a modified example of the third embodiment, and is a table for explaining the jackpot types. It is a jackpot symbol type determination table according to another modification of the third embodiment, and is a table for explaining the jackpot types. It is a timing chart according to a modification of the first embodiment, and is a timing chart for explaining the transition of the game state when the jackpot symbol A is won in the low-probability short-time state.

1. Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko game machine as an example of the game machine will be explained as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko game machine. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko game machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment comprises a game machine frame 2 and a game board 1 (see FIG. 2) mounted inside the game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The game machine frame 2 forms the outer shell of the pachinko game machine PY1, and includes an outer frame 22 arranged outside, an inner frame 21 assembled inside the outer frame 22, the outer frame 22 and the inner frame. 21 is provided with a front door 23 (front frame). The front door 23 has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1 and is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 . A transparent glass plate 23t (window) is attached to the central portion of the front door 23 so that the player can visually recognize the game area 6, which will be described later.

The front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball striking means) for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 34 for storing game balls, and a batted ball supply tray 34. A surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 35 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated therein. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during effects executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 surrounded by a rail member 62 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of board lamps 54 for decoration. The game board 1 is formed by integrating a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit arranged on the rear side (a unit for attaching various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later). It is.

A game area 6 is provided with a plurality of game pegs for guiding game balls. An image display device 50 (display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is arranged near the center of the game area 6 . Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. On the display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50, the variable display (variable display) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) EZ synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol which will be described later. There is a production pattern display area for performing. Incidentally, the effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production design fluctuation production is sometimes called "decorative design fluctuation production" or simply "variation production".

The performance symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". The left design display area (left performance design region 50b1 described later) displays the left performance design EZ1, and the middle design display area (middle performance design region 50b2 described later) displays the middle performance design EZ2. A right performance symbol EZ3 is displayed in a symbol display area (a right performance symbol region 50b3 to be described later). Each of the effect symbols EZ consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol indicator 81a and a second special symbol indicator 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a loss (usually a loss), the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose pattern such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 50 rather than by the first special figure display device 81a or the second special figure display device 81b. In addition, the positions of the display areas of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may not be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what combination of performance symbols to stop display according to each lottery result.

The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like. 50a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image are displayed in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a first pending icon display area for displaying a first pending icon HA (effect pending image) according to the number of stored first special figure pending, which will be described later. By displaying the first pending icon HA, it is possible to show the player the number of memories of the first special symbol pending displayed on the first special symbol pending indicator 83a (see FIG. 3) which will be described later in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, there is a second pending icon display area for displaying a second pending icon HB (effect pending image) according to the number of stored second special figure pending, which will be described later. By displaying the second pending icon HB, it is possible to clearly show the number of stored second special symbol pending displayed on a second special symbol pending display 83b (see FIG. 3) described later to the player.

A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50 . In the lower portion of the center frame 61, a stage portion 61s is formed which can guide a game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11, which will be described later. A warp portion 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage portion 61s from the exit. A plate movable body 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper portion of the center frame 61. As shown in FIG. The board movable body 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, in the center in the horizontal direction, there is a first start-up opening 11 (an example of a ball-entry opening) in which the ease of entry of game balls is always unchanged. 11D is provided. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball-in port, a fixed ball-in port, a first starting prize-winning port, or a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also called first ball entry means, fixed ball entry means, or first start prize winning device. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

In addition, in the lower right part of the game area 6, a normal variable prize winning device (normal electric accessory so-called electric chew) provided with a second start port 12 (an example of a ball entrance) that can change the ease with which a game ball enters 12D is provided. The second starting hole 12 is also referred to as a second ball entry hole, a variable ball entry hole, a variable starting hole, a second starting winning hole, or a second starting area. Further, the electric chew 12D is also referred to as second ball entry means, variable ball entry means, or second starting winning device. The winning of the game ball into the second starting port 12 triggers the lottery for the second special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number, etc.). The electric chew 12D is provided with an electric chew opening/closing member 12k that is movable (advances and retreats) in the front-rear direction and takes an open state and a closed state. be. The electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 12s, which will be described later.

The electric tuning opening/closing member 12k is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 12s, which will be described later. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, it is retracted to the rear side, and the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the closed state, it advances to the front side, making it impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the second starting hole 12 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port when the electric chew opening and closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 2 It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the starting hole. Further, the electric chew is not limited to having an opening/closing member that can move (advance and retreat) in the front-rear direction, but may have a rotatable opening/closing member or a left/right moving opening/closing member.

Also, a big winning device 14D having a big winning opening 14 is provided on the lower left side of the electric chew 12D in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The special winning opening 14 is also called a special winning opening. The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big prize winning device 14D has an AT opening/closing member 14k that takes an open state and a closed state. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 14s (see FIG. 4). A game ball can enter the big winning opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state.

A gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided on the upper right side of the big winning device 14D in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The gate 13 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. Passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquisition and determination) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Furthermore, a plurality of normal winning openings 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. - 特許庁Also, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided for discharging out of the game area 6 game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning openings.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings are arranged, there are a left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction (first game area) and a right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the right hand. , the second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a normal prize winning port 10, and an out port 19 are arranged on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win a prize to the first starting opening 11 or the normal winning opening 10 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, there are a gate 13, a big prize winning port 14 (big prize winning device 14D), a second starting port 12 (electric tube 12D), a normal prize winning port 10, and an out port 19. are distributed. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13, or win a prize in the big winning opening 14, the second starting opening 12, or the normal winning opening 10. can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 8 is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the display devices 8 variably display a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays a first special symbol (an example of an identification symbol) and a second special symbol (an example of an identification symbol) that is variably displayed. A second special figure indicator 81b and a general figure indicator 82 for variably displaying a normal symbol are included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2. In addition, the normal pattern is also called a general pattern.

In addition, the display device 8 includes a first special figure reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of memory of the operation reservation (first special figure reservation, special figure 1 reservation) of the first special figure display 81a, second special figure display The second special figure suspension indicator 83b that displays the number of storage of the operation suspension (second special figure suspension, special figure 2 suspension) of the device 81b, and the number of storage of the operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the general figure display 82 A normal map hold indicator 84 is included to display.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 as a trigger. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Moreover, the 1st special figure indicator 81a and the 2nd special figure indicator 81b may be generically called the special figure indicator 81. As shown in FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83. In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation.

In the special figure display device 81, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is performed. Notify the results. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a predetermined jackpot pattern (special pattern of the jackpot stop mode), the big prize opening 14 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped jackpot pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) to be opened is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 14 in the big winning game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery by its lighting mode. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In addition, if the game is lost, a lost pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It is a mode. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine PY1, when there is a winning (entering a ball) of a game ball into the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the value of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information , determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later. Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 11 is stored as the first special figure reservation, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a described later, and if the winning to the second start opening 12 is the second special It is stored in the later-described second special figure suspension storage unit 105b as figure suspension. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbols is performed. Even if a prize is won during execution or during execution of a jackpot game, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, each special figure reservation indicator 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol variably (variably displaying) and then stop-displaying it. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game is played to make it possible. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 described later as normal pattern reservation. memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, a prize is won. Even if there is, with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 84 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game control board 100 (main control board) for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, It has an effect control board 120 (sub control board) for control, a payout control board 170 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later.

In addition, the sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control the game effect using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 610, board lamp 54, frame lamp 212, board movable body 55k, etc.) Just do it.

The pachinko game machine PY1 also has a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the performance control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and a performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120, which will be described later. to supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. In addition, a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100 or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120 .

As shown in FIG. 4, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. A game control microcomputer (game control means) 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of a game, a game RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing stored programs and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure suspension storage unit 105 (first special figure suspension storage unit 105a and second special figure suspension storage unit 105b) and normal figure suspension storage unit 106 . Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110 . Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a large winning opening sensor 14a, and a normal winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided in the first starting hole 11 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12 a is provided in the second starting hole 12 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided inside the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a is provided in the big winning hole 14 and detects a game ball that has won the big winning hole 14 . The normal winning hole sensor 10 a is provided in each normal winning hole 10 and detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning hole 10 .

As the solenoids, an electric tuning solenoid 12s and a big winning opening solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

Furthermore, the game control board 100 includes a special figure indicator 81 (first special figure indicator 81a and second special figure indicator 81b), a general figure indicator 82, a special figure reservation indicator 83 (first special figure reservation display Device 83a and second special figure reservation indicator 83b), and general figure reservation indicator 84 are connected. That is, display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101 .

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. , and a launcher 72 is connected via a launch control circuit 175 . Launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to release the prize balls. or pay out rental balls. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73 a for counting, and a detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73 a is output to the payout control board 170 .

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the shooting device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the shooting volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the shooting solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is shot with an intensity corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 72b. In this pachinko game machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

The game control board 100 also transmits various commands to the effect control board 120 . The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 . That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 storing a program for controlling performance as the game progresses, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 and a performance I/O port 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control board 120 is connected with an image control board 140, an audio control board 161 (audio control circuit), and a sub-drive board 162. FIG. The sub-drive board 162 is connected to the frame lamp 212, the board lamp 54, and the board movable body 55k.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100 . The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers and symbols (including production patterns), background images and the like. Image data is stored.

Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . Acoustic data (also referred to as voice data) such as voice output from the speaker 610 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 161, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 610 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 . Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and according to the light emission data, each lamp (LED ) to control the light emission. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission data.

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the board movable body 55k via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. FIG. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 55k, and controls the drive of the motor for driving the board movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. conduct. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

In addition, the production control board 120 is connected with a production button detection sensor 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The performance button detection sensor 40a detects that the performance button 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 40k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the effect button detection sensor 40a. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output to the effect control board 120 from the select button detection sensor 42a.

4 and 5 are merely functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1, and the boards shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are not the only ones provided. Except for the game control board 100, any one or more boards shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. good.

3. Main Games in Gaming Machine Next, the main games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a special figure related random number based on the winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁As shown in FIG. 6A, the special figure-related random numbers include jackpot random numbers, symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The jackpot random number is used for judging whether or not the jackpot is successful. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The symbol type random number is used for determining the type of the jackpot symbol and determining the type of the losing symbol. The symbol type random number takes a value in the range of 0-299.

Also, the reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in the variable effect indicating the result when the result of the success/failure determination is a loss. The reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255. In addition, the ready-to-win state is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols is displayed in a variable manner. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of performance symbols indicating winning. The effect symbols stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. Such a stop display is called a temporary stop display, and a stop display that does not move at all is called a fixed stop display or a final stop display.

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. Note that the random number is also referred to as determination information.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 obtains normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

The pachinko game machine PY1 determines whether or not the jackpot random number obtained based on the winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is a jackpot by determining according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. decide. In this form, there are two game states with different jackpot winning probabilities. A normal probability state (low probability state) and a high probability state. As shown in FIG. 7(A), in the low probability state, the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) based on the winning of the first starting port 11 is also the second based on the winning of the second starting port 12. The lottery for the special symbol (special figure 2) also has a jackpot winning probability of about 1/300. On the other hand, in the high probability state, both the lottery of special figure 1 and the lottery of special figure 2 have a jackpot winning probability of about 1/100. Thus, the high-probability state is a game state in which it is easier to win a jackpot than in the low-probability state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 determines that the jackpot has been won, the symbol type random number is determined according to the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 7(B), thereby determining the type of the jackpot symbol. In the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_jackpot design A" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" is determined at a rate of 50%. Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_jackpot design C" is determined at a rate of 50%, and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D" is determined at a rate of 50%. If the types of winning jackpot symbols are different, the opening pattern of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game are set differently (see FIG. 8). This point will be described later.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines that the jackpot has not been won (that is, determines that the game is lost), the symbol type random number is determined according to the losing symbol type determination table shown in FIG. Determine the type of symbol. In the special figure 1 lottery, "special figure 1_losing pattern A" is determined at a rate of 299/300, and "special figure 1_losing pattern B" is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, in the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_losing design C" is determined at a rate of 299/300, and "special figure 2_losing design D" is determined at a rate of 1/300. The difference in the types of the losing symbols affects the settings regarding the gaming state after the stopping symbols are displayed (see FIG. 9). This point is one of the features of the pachinko game machine PY1. This point will be described later.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 determines that it is a loss, the reach random number is determined according to the reach determination table shown in FIG. to decide. The probability that it is determined that there is a reach differs depending on whether or not the game state is a time-saving state, which will be described later. When it is not in the time saving state, the probability of being determined to be reach is higher than when it is in the time saving state.

Next, types of jackpots and types of losses will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. As described above, the results of the special symbol lottery (the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2) include "jackpot" and "loss". At the time of the "big win", the special figure display 81 stops displaying the "big win pattern". The jackpot patterns include "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A", "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B", "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C", and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D". In addition, when "losing", "losing pattern" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 81. - 特許庁The lost symbols include "special figure 1_missing symbol A", "special figure 1_missing symbol B", "special figure 2_missing symbol C", and "special figure 2_missing symbol D".

When a special symbol lottery wins a jackpot, a "jackpot game" is executed to open a jackpot 14 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot pattern stopped and displayed. In this form, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game starts, and the ending after the final round game ends. (also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big winning hole between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

As a result of the special pattern lottery, when a big win is won, a big win game for opening the big winning port 14 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the type of jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern stopped and displayed on the first special pattern display 81a) that can be won in the lottery of the first special pattern (special pattern 1), and the second There are two types of jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 81b) that can be won in the special symbol (special symbol 2) lottery. Specifically, in the special figure 1 lottery, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning "special figure 2_jackpot design C" and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern D".

As shown in FIG. 8, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern A" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern B" are 4R (round) jackpots, and "special figure 2_jackpot pattern C" and "special figure 1_jackpot pattern D ” is a 10R (round) jackpot. In any jackpot, the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game when "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern C" is won is the "low probability / time saving state" described later, and "jackpot pattern B" or "jackpot pattern D". The game state after the jackpot game when winning is a "high-accuracy/time-saving state" described later. When controlled to "high probability / time saving state", the probability variation number (upper limit execution number of special figure fluctuation in high probability state) and time saving number (upper limit execution number of special figure fluctuation in time saving state) are both set to 160 times be done. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine (a game machine with a variable probability of cutting the number of times). In addition, the number of times of time saving corresponds to a predetermined upper limit number of times.

On the other hand, when it is controlled to the "low-probability/time-saving state", the number of times of time-saving is set to a value corresponding to the game state at the time of winning. Here, in the present embodiment, there are three control opportunities to the time saving state (equivalent to the privilege game state). There are three types: a big hit, reaching the ceiling, and a special loss (time saving loss). Reaching the ceiling means that the number of executions of the special symbol variation (variation display of the special symbol) after the jackpot game except during the high probability state reaches a predetermined ceiling number (300 times in this embodiment, an example of "specific number"). is. In addition, the special loss is a loss pattern (a loss pattern B and a loss pattern D in the present embodiment) that triggers the control of the time saving state. A loss pattern that triggers the control of the time saving state is called a special loss pattern (time saving loss pattern). Special losing symbols and jackpot symbols correspond to specific symbols. In addition, the special losing design corresponds to the special design. In addition, the time-saving state triggered by the jackpot is called the jackpot-driven time-saving state (time-saving after the jackpot, jackpot bonus game state), and the time-saving state triggered by reaching the ceiling is called the time-saving state (ceiling time-saving, ceiling reaching Opportunity privilege game state), and the time saving state triggered by a special loss is called a special loss opportunity time saving state (loss time reduction, special loss opportunity privilege game state). The jackpot opportunity time saving state and the special loss opportunity time saving state correspond to the symbol opportunity privilege game state, and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state corresponds to the number of times opportunity privilege game state. In addition, the jackpot opportunity time saving state corresponds to the specific privilege game state, and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state and the special loss opportunity time saving state correspond to the non-specific privilege game state. Further, the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state corresponds to the first non-specific privilege game state, and the special loss opportunity time saving state corresponds to the second non-specific privilege game state. In addition, the special loss opportunity time saving state corresponds to the special symbol opportunity privilege game state.

If the game state when winning "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern C" is "non-time saving state", the number of time saving times in "low probability/time saving state" after the jackpot game is 300 times (first example of value). Also, if the game state when "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern C" is won is "jackpot opportunity short-time state" or "special loss opportunity short-time state", "low probability/short-time state" after the jackpot game is set to 50 times (an example of the second value). Also, if the game state when winning "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern C" is "ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state", the number of time saving times in "low probability / time saving state" after the jackpot game is 300 times It is set to (an example of the first value). In this way, in this form, when winning "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern C" in "non-time-saving state" or "ceiling-reaching opportunity time-saving state", the number of times of saving time is set to 300 times, which is the same as the number of times of ceiling When ``jackpot pattern A'' or ``jackpot pattern C'' is won in the ``jackpot timing short-time state'' or ``special loss trigger time-shortening state'', the number of times of time saving is set to 50 times which is less than the top number of times. In other words, when "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern C" is elected in the "non-time saving state" or "ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state", the time saving state based on "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern C" ends The number of remaining fluctuations from the start of the time saving state based on reaching the ceiling is 0 times (an example of a predetermined value), but in the "jackpot opportunity time saving state" or "special loss opportunity time saving state", "jackpot pattern A" or " When winning "jackpot pattern C", the remaining number of fluctuations from the end of the time saving state based on "jackpot pattern A" or "jackpot pattern C" to the start of the time saving state based on reaching the ceiling is 250 times (larger than the predetermined value value). This point is one of the features of this embodiment.

Here, the jackpot opportunity short-time state (shorter working hours after the jackpot) based on the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity short-time state (shorter working hours after the jackpot) corresponds to the first symbol opportunity privilege game state and the first specific privilege game state. In addition, the jackpot timing short-time state (shorter working hours after the jackpot) based on the jackpot in the ceiling-reaching short-time timing state (shorter ceiling time) corresponds to the second symbol opportunity privilege game state and the second specific privilege game state. In addition, the jackpot opportunity short time state (shorter working hours after the big hit) based on the big win during the special losing opportunity short time state (shorter losing time) corresponds to the third symbol opportunity privilege game state and the third specific privilege game state.

Moreover, when it is determined that the game is lost as a result of the special symbol lottery, the type of the lost symbol is determined. As shown in FIG. 9, there are two types of the lost pattern (the lost pattern stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 81a) determined by the lottery of the special figure 1, and is determined by the lottery of the special figure 2. There are two types of lost symbols (losing symbols stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 81b). Specifically, in the lottery of special figure 1, it is determined to be either "special figure 1_losing pattern A" or "special figure 1_losing pattern B". Also, in the lottery of special figure 2, it is determined to be either "special figure 2_losing pattern C" or "special figure 2_losing pattern D".

"Special Figure 1_Losing Design A" and "Special Figure 2_Losing Design C" are normal losers, and "Special Figure 1_Losing Design B" and "Special Figure 2_Losing Design D" are special losers. The special loss is a loss that triggers the control of the time saving state described later. That is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special loss, the game control microcomputer 101 can control the game state after the stop display of the losing symbol to a time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state). A special loss is also called a short-time loss.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the game state when the special losing (losing pattern B or losing pattern D) is drawn is a high probability state, the control to the time saving state based on the special losing Not performed. Also, when the game state when the special loss is pulled is the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state (low probability state and ceiling time saving), control to the time saving state based on the special loss is not performed. On the other hand, if the game state when the special loss is pulled is either a non-time saving state, a jackpot opportunity time saving state, or a special loss opportunity time saving state, that is, a low probability state and a game state other than the ceiling time saving In the case of , it is controlled to the time saving state based on the special loss.

The number of time reductions in the time reduction state based on the special loss varies depending on the game state when the special loss is drawn. If the game state when the special loss is drawn is a non-time saving state, the time saving number of times is set to 300 times (an example of the first value) which is the same as the ceiling number of times. On the other hand, if the game state when the special loss is pulled is the jackpot opportunity time saving state or the special loss opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times is set to 50 times (an example of the second value), which is less than the ceiling number of times. be done.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment controls to a time-saving state without going through a jackpot game when the number of executions of the special figure variation after the jackpot game except for the high probability state reaches a predetermined number. This predetermined number of times is called the ceiling number of times, and is set to 300 times in this embodiment. The number of executions of the special figure variation after the jackpot game excluding the high probability state reaches the ceiling number of times is called ceiling arrival. The number of special figure fluctuations until reaching the ceiling includes the number of special figure fluctuations in the short time state of the big hit, the number of special figure fluctuations in the short time state of the special loss opportunity, and the number of special figure fluctuations in the non-short time state. In other words, as the number of special figure fluctuations until reaching the ceiling, the number of special figure fluctuations in the jackpot opportunity short time state, the special figure fluctuation number in the special loss opportunity short time state, and the special figure fluctuation number in the non-short time state are totaled. In addition, in the time-saving state (ceiling time-saving) triggered by reaching the ceiling, the number of times of time-saving is set to 500 times regardless of the game state at the time of reaching the ceiling.

Here, an example of game state transition in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 (A), when the special figure fluctuation is performed 300 times in the low probability non-working time saving state, it reaches the ceiling, and the time saving number of times is 500 times.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), when the jackpot pattern A (non-probability variable pattern that becomes a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game) is elected based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state, the jackpot In accordance with the end of the game, it shifts to a low-probability state and time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state). The number of times of time saving in this jackpot opportunity time saving state is 300 times. When the special figure variation is performed 300 times without winning the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time-saving state, it reaches the ceiling and shifts to the time-saving state (ceiling-reaching timing time-saving state) in which the number of times of time-saving is 500 times. As described above, in this embodiment, when the jackpot pattern A is won in the low-probability non-time-saving state, it is determined that the time-saving state continues from the end of the jackpot game until reaching the ceiling. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern A, the 300 jackpot trigger time saving state and the 500 ceiling reaching trigger time saving state are executed in series without interposing a non-time saving state. Therefore, the player can substantially proceed with the game without greatly reducing the number of balls in his possession until he wins the next big win.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (C), when a special loss (losing pattern B) is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-time saving state, according to the stop display of the losing pattern B, a low probability State and time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state). The number of times of time saving in this special loss opportunity time saving state is 300 times. When the ceiling is reached in the special loss opportunity time saving state, that is, when the cumulative number of special figure fluctuations from the low probability non-time saving state before the special loss opportunity time saving state becomes the ceiling number (300 times), the special loss opportunity time saving state time saving Even if the number of times remains, the number of times of time saving shifts to a time saving state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) of 500 times. That is, in the present embodiment, priority is given to the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state rather than the special loss opportunity time saving state. Thus, in the present embodiment, when a special loss is drawn in a low-probability time-saving state, the number of times of time-saving shifts to the time-saving state of 300 times, so the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling is confirmed. In addition, since the number of time reductions in the time reduction state that reaches the ceiling is 500 times, if a special loss is drawn in a low probability non-time reduction state, the player can expect to win a big hit for a long period of time. It is possible to proceed with the game without reducing it.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (D), when winning the jackpot design C (non-variable design) based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the jackpot opportunity time saving state or the special loss opportunity time saving state, according to the end of the jackpot game Then, it shifts to a low-probability state and a short-time state (jackpot opportunity short-time state). The number of times of time saving in this jackpot opportunity time saving state is 50 times. When the special figure variation is performed 50 times without winning the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time saving state, the time saving state ends and shifts to the low probability non-working time saving state. At this point, there are still 250 remaining Toku-zu variations until reaching the ceiling. In this way, in this form, even if the jackpot pattern C (non-probability variable pattern) is won in the jackpot opportunity time saving state or the special loss opportunity time saving state, the continuation of the time saving state until reaching the ceiling is not determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (E), when a special loss (losing pattern D) is drawn based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the jackpot opportunity time saving state or special loss opportunity time saving state, the stop display of the losing pattern D Accordingly, it shifts to a low-probability state and a short-time state (special loss opportunity short-time state). The number of times of time saving in this special loss opportunity time saving state is 50 times. When the special figure variation is performed 50 times without winning a jackpot or reaching the ceiling in the special loss opportunity time-saving state, the time-saving state ends and shifts to a low-probability non-time-saving state. Thus, in this form, even if a special loss (losing pattern D) is won in the jackpot opportunity time saving state or the special loss opportunity time saving state, the continuation of the time saving state until reaching the ceiling is not decided by that alone.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (F), when the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) is elected based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, according to the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state And it shifts to a time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state). The number of times of time saving in this jackpot opportunity time saving state is 300 times. When the special figure variation is performed 300 times without winning the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time-saving state, it reaches the ceiling and shifts to the time-saving state (ceiling-reaching timing time-saving state) in which the number of times of time-saving is 500 times. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot pattern C is won in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, it is determined that the time saving state continues from the end of the jackpot game to the ceiling reaching. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern C, the 300 jackpot trigger time saving state and the 500 ceiling reaching trigger time saving state are executed in series without interposing a non-time saving state. Therefore, the player can substantially proceed with the game without greatly reducing the number of balls in his possession until he wins the next big win.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (G), even if a special loss (loss pattern D) is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the setting of the game state is not changed. In other words, even if a special loss is pulled, the setting to the time saving state corresponding to this is not newly performed, and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state is continued in the same way as when the normal loss is pulled. That is, in the present embodiment, the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state is given priority over the special loss opportunity time saving state.

As described above, based on FIGS. 10 and 11, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, first, the jackpot pattern A (non-probability variation pattern) is elected based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low-probability non-time-saving state. Or, when a special loss (losing pattern B) is won, the number of times of time saving shifts to the time saving state of 300 times, which is the same as the ceiling number of times (see FIGS. 10B and 10C). That is, the continuation of the time saving state until reaching the ceiling is determined.

Then, in this time-saving state of 300 times (a big hit opportunity short-time state or a special loss opportunity short-time state), the ceiling is reached without winning a big hit or a special loss, and the ceiling arrival opportunity time-shortening state is reached, and the ceiling-reaching time short-time state is reached. If the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) is won in the state, the number of times of time saving in the time saving state after the jackpot game is set to 300 times, and the continuation of the time saving state until reaching the ceiling is confirmed again (Fig. 11 (F )).

On the other hand, if you win the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) or special loss (losing pattern D) in the time saving state (jackpot trigger time saving state or special loss trigger time saving state) before reaching the ceiling, then it will be time saving. It becomes a time saving state of 50 times (jackpot opportunity time saving state or special loss opportunity time saving state), and the continuation of the time saving state until reaching the ceiling is not determined (see FIGS. 11 (D) and (E)). In this way, in this form, if you win a jackpot (non-variable pattern) or draw a special loss during the time-saving state of the jackpot opportunity or special loss opportunity (that is, before reaching the ceiling), the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling The continuation is not confirmed, but if you win the jackpot (non-variable pattern) during the time-saving state of the ceiling reaching opportunity (that is, after reaching the ceiling), the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling is confirmed (that is, the latter rather than the former) A novel game called "advantageous" is provided. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it can be expected that the amusement of the game will be improved.

Here, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described. In this form, as a game state, there is a low-probability short-time state (low-probability state and non-short-time state), a low-probability short-time state (low-probability state and short-time state), a high-probability short-time state (high-probability state and short-time state) . The low-probability short-time state is also called the low-probability low-base gaming state (low-probability low-base state) or the normal game state, and the low-probability short-time state is also called the low-probability high-base gaming state (low-probability high base state). The probability reduction state is also referred to as a high probability high base gaming state (high probability high base state). When the pachinko game machine PY1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is a low-probability short-time state (normal game state).

As shown in FIG. 7A, the high-probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than in the low-probability state (normal probability state). That is, in the high probability state, the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 81 operates. The high-probability state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed for a predetermined upper limit number of times of execution, or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. The upper limit number of times of execution (variable number of times of probability) in the high probability state is set to 160 times (see FIG. 8) even when any of the variable probability jackpots (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) is won.

Also, the time saving state is a gaming state in which the game balls are more likely to enter the electric chew 12D than in the non-time saving state. In the time saving state, there are three kinds of a big hit opportunity time saving state, a ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, and a special loss opportunity time saving state according to the control trigger. In any of the jackpot opportunity time saving state, the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, and the special losing opportunity time saving state, the normal pattern variation pattern, the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D, etc. are the same.

Next, the time saving state will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 12(A), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the time saving state is the same as the winning probability of the normal symbols in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536 in both the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state. In other words, in any game state, the normal symbol lottery is determined to be almost hit. In addition, in the time saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery may be higher than in the non-time saving state (in other words, in the time saving state, the probability variation function of the normal figure display 82 may be configured to operate).

Further, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 12(B), the normal pattern variation time is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In this form, the variation time of normal symbols is 60 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variable time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 is activated.

Also, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 12(C), the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In this form, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is 0.05 seconds per time in the non-time saving state, but is 2.5 seconds in the time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is activated.

In addition, in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 12(C), the number of opening times of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened is once in the non-time saving state, but twice in the time saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 12D is activated.

Here, in the non-time-saving state, if the normal pattern lottery is executed, it will almost win, but the normal pattern fluctuation time is as long as 60 seconds, and the opening of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is 0.05 seconds once. and very short time. Therefore, in the non-time-saving state, even if the game is played in the right-handed manner (the manner in which the game ball can pass through the gate 13), it is almost impossible to expect to win the electric chew 12D.

On the other hand, in the time-saving state, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it is almost a win, the normal symbol fluctuation time is as short as 1 second, and the opening of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is 2.5 seconds. times and long enough. Therefore, in the time-saving state, winning to the electric chew 12D can occur frequently by playing the game with the right hand. That is, it can be said that the time-saving state is a game state in which winning to the electric chew 12D is easier than in the non-time-saving state.

In this way, in the non-time-saving state, even if the player hits to the right, winning the electric chew 12D is not expected, so the player proceeds with the game by hitting to the left. On the other hand, in the time-saving state, hitting to the right often results in winning the electric chew 12D, so the player proceeds with the game by hitting to the right. In addition, in this pachinko game machine PY1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

By the way, in the time-saving state, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of balls fired, is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, the time saving state is also called a "high base state", and the non-time saving state is also called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being performed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state. The time saving state (high base state) is an example of the "privilege gaming state", and the non-working time saving state (low base state) is an example of the "non-privilege gaming state".

In addition, the time saving state (high base state) has the probability variation function of the normal figure display device 82, the variation time reduction function of the normal figure display device 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the increase in the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened. By operating one or more of the functions, it is sufficient that game balls enter the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D more easily than when the function is not operating, and all of these functions does not have to work.

Next, determination of a special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a special figure variation pattern according to a different special figure variation pattern determination table according to the game state (see FIGS. 13 and 14). Toku-zu fluctuation pattern determination table (Fig. 14 (A) (B)) in the time saving state (high-probability short-time state, low-probability short-time state) Toku-zu fluctuation pattern determination table ( Compared to FIG. 13), it is a table in which fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times are more likely to be selected.

Specifically, the special figure 1 lottery is mainly performed in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), so the table shown in the special figure 1 column of FIG. 13 is used. In the special figure variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving state (Fig. 13), as the variation pattern of special figure 1 related to the loss without reach when the number of balls held in special figure 1 is 3 to 4, the variation time of 8 seconds A variation pattern P7 is determined. Also, when a special loss (losing pattern B, losing pattern D) is drawn in a low-probability and time-saving state, special-figure variation patterns P8 and P38 accompanied by a time-saving transition production, which will be described later, are selected (see FIG. 13). By executing this time-saving transition effect, the player is notified that the game will shift to a time-saving state (special loss opportunity time-saving state). This point will be described later.

On the other hand, in the time saving state, the lottery of special figure 2 is mainly performed, so the table shown in the special figure 2 column of FIGS. 14 (A) and (B) is used. In the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving state (FIGS. 14 (A) and (B)), 3 Variation patterns P47 and P57 of the variation time in seconds are determined.

Also, in the high-probability time-saving state, even if you pull a special loss (loss pattern D, loss pattern B), the setting of the game state is not changed, so it is the same as when you pull a normal loss (loss pattern C, loss pattern A). Select the special figure variation pattern of (see FIG. 14 (A)). On the other hand, when a special loss (losing pattern D, losing pattern B) is drawn in a low-probability time-saving state, if it is during the time-saving state of a jackpot opportunity or a special losing opportunity, to change the setting of the game state, which will be described later. Select the special figure variation patterns P58 and P28 accompanied by the time saving transition effect (see FIG. 14(B)). By the execution of this time-saving transition production, the player is notified that a new time-saving state (special loss opportunity time-saving state) is set. However, even if you draw a special loss (losing pattern D, losing pattern B) in a low probability time saving state, if you are in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the setting of the game state will not be changed (special losing opportunity It does not move to the time saving state). Therefore, in this case, the special figure variation patterns P59 and P29 without time-saving transition effect are selected (Fig. 14 (B
)reference). In addition, when the special figure variation patterns P59 and P29 are selected, the variation performance with the SP reach having the same content as the SP reach based on the loss with reach is executed.

4. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 31. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 15 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, game CPU 102 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, various flags, status and counters, etc. reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

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

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors (first start sensor 11a, second start sensor 12a, big winning sensor 14a, The detection signal detected by the normal winning hole sensor 10a (see FIG. 4) is read and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as winning ball information. Also, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower tray full data. It is assumed that the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of each prize opening is set to a predetermined value, such as two balls for the second start opening 12, for example. However, it is possible to appropriately change how many balls are set as the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning in each prize opening.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

After normal design/special design main random number update process (S103), sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), and special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S107) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) ends. As other processing (S107), based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special-figure reservation display 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls described later. It controls the display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 83a. Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 15), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S205. If the game ball has passed (YES in S201), the number of normal pattern reserved balls (the number of normal pattern reservations, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is " 4” is determined (S202). Then, when the number of reserved balls in the normal pattern has reached "4" (YES in S202), the process proceeds to step S205, but when the number of reserved balls in the normal pattern is less than "4" (NO in S202) , "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the general pattern (S203).

Subsequently, general/universal figure related random number acquisition processing is performed (S204). In the general pattern related random number acquisition process (S204), the value of the normal pattern random number counter (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 6 (B)) is obtained, and the obtained random value is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106. It is stored in the storage area according to the current number of normal-pattern pending balls.

In step S205, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 11a. When the game ball has not won the first start port 11 (NO at S205), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the game ball has won the first start port 11 (YES at S205), the special figure 1 Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of first special figure reservations provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit number) is determined (S206). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S206), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (in S206 NO), "1" is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (S207).

Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S208). In the special figure 1 random number acquisition process (S208), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label -TRND-RC value) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label -TRND-T1 value) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 6(A)), and use the obtained random value as the first It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special-figure 1-holding balls out of the special-figure holding storage unit 105a.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start hole 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 12a (S209). When the game ball has not won the second start port 12 (NO in S209), this process is finished, but when the game ball has won the second start port 12 (YES in S209), the special figure 2 Whether the number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending, provided in the game RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit number) is determined (S210). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S210), this process is finished, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not reached "4" ( NO in S210), add "1" to the number of special 2 reserved balls (S211).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing is done (S212), this processing ends. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S212), like the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S208), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 6 (A)), and It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls out of the second special figure reserved storage unit 105b.

[Normal Operation Process] After the sensor detection process (S104), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the normal operation process (S105) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the power chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (NO in S403), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

In step S404, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (NO in S404), hit determination processing is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 is read, and if it is a non-time-saving state, the normal symbol for the non-time-saving state Hit determination table (see column of non-time-saving state of the table shown in FIG. 12 (A)) to determine whether or not hit based on, if the time-saving state, normal design hit determination table for time-saving state (see FIG. 12 (A) ) It is determined whether or not it hits based on the column of time saving state in the table shown in ). 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 game RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general figure losing symbol" is set, and if "hitting", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S407), referring to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 1 second is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by one (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 is shifted by one from the current position to the side to be read, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 Clear the area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). 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 101 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to inform the effect control board 120 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S411), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of 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 (S412). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for informing the effect control board 120 of normal symbol variation stop is set (S413), and a normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 12(B)) is set. (S414), and the process ends.

Also, if the stop display of the normal design is in progress at step S402 described above (YES at S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set at step S414 has passed (S415). If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern for the non-time-saving state (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 12(C)) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern for the time saving state (see electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12(C)) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S417, the electric chew 12D is operated (S418).

Also, if the electric chew 12D is in operation in the above step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operation time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is ended (S420).

[Special Action Processing] After the normal action processing (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 performs special action processing (S106) shown in FIG. In the special action process (S106), the process relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special action statuses 1, 2, 3 and 4" are assigned to each of these stages. Then, if the "special action status" is "1" (YES in S901), a special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "2" (NO in S901) , YES in S903), special symbol fluctuation process (S904) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "3" (NO in both S901 and S903, YES in S905), special symbol determination process (S906 ) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4" (both NO in S901, S903 and S905), a special electric accessary product process 1 (S907) as a jackpot game is performed. Note that the special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the special symbol standby processing (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1001). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1007). And, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, already It is determined whether or not the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 is a standby screen (demonstration screen for waiting for customers) (S1013). NO), the standby screen setting process (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), after a predetermined standby time has elapsed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set.

In step S1001, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1001), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 (special figure 2 reservation information ), special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1002) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1003) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b (S1005). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1006) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no reservation information of special 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 11 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1008) and special figure to be described later 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1009) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1010). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a (S1011). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1012) includes the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on variation time) is included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1001). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation.

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1101 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the game RAM 104 (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Reads the jackpot random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a (more specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) of the game RAM 104 Read value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A) is set (S1102). That is, if it is in the normal probability state (low probability state), the table for the low probability state is set among the jackpot determination tables. On the other hand, if it is in a high-probability state, a table for high-probability state is set among the jackpot determination tables. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the set big hit determination table (S1103). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "jackpot", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. 7(B). A jackpot symbol type (jackpot type) is determined based on the jackpot symbol type determination table (S1105). After judging the jackpot pattern type (S1105), the special pattern stop pattern data corresponding to the jackpot pattern type (see FIG. 7(B)) is set in the special pattern type buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S1106) and processed. finish.

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is "losing". Based on the symbol type determination table, the lost symbol type (loss type) is determined (S1107). After determining the losing design type (S1107), the special figure stop design data (see FIG. 7 (C)) corresponding to the losing design classification is set in the special figure classification buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S1108) and processed. finish.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) and Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009) have the same process flow A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state (whether the time saving flag is OFF) Determine (S1301).

If it is a non-time saving state (YES in S1301), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), referring to the table for the jackpot in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the jackpot in the table shown in FIG. 13), the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value ) to select a variation pattern (S1303). As shown in FIG. 13, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

In addition, the variation pattern is associated with a variation effect, and when the variation pattern is determined, the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, SP reach is performed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P1, and normal reach (N reach) is performed in the variation performance based on the variation pattern P2 (see the remarks column of the table shown in FIG. 13). Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table distribution rate is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach It is In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Also, in step S1302, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the type of the losing pattern is a special losing pattern (losing pattern B or losing pattern D) (S1304). The special loss is a loss that shifts to a time-saving state (special loss opportunity time-saving state) according to the lapse of the stop time of the special symbol (see FIG. 9). If the type of losing pattern is a special losing (losing pattern B, losing pattern D) (YES in S1304), the table for special losing during non-time saving state (part corresponding to special losing out of the table shown in FIG. 13) By referring to it, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1305). In this form, when it is the losing design B, it is determined as the special figure variation pattern P8, and when it is the losing design D, it is determined as the special figure variation pattern P38.

In addition, in this form, when the special figure variation pattern P8 or P38 is determined, SP reach with a high jackpot expectation is executed. Then, in this SP reach, a failure effect (failure effect) is executed, but then a time saving transition effect suggesting a transition to a time saving state is executed (see FIGS. 41A to 41D). This point will be described later.

Also, in step S1304, if it is not a special losing (NO in S1304), it is a normal losing (losing pattern A, losing pattern C, see FIG. 9). ) is a reach establishment random value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 7(D), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "11" in the time saving state, and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach the normal loss than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state. If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1306), that is, in the case of reach loss, a table for reach loss during non-time saving state (reach loss in the table shown in FIG. 13 applicable part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1307).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1306), that is, in the case of reach without reach, a table for reach without reach during a non-time saving state (out of the tables shown in FIG. ) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1308).

It should be noted that, when the reach no loss in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), the function of shortening variation according to the number of pending balls is to work. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "3" or "4", a variation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "0" to "2" is selected. It is designed to be

Also, in step S1301, if it is determined that the gaming state is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is determined that it is a time-saving state, as shown in FIG. YES), a special figure variation pattern is selected according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for high probability time saving state shown in FIG. 14 (A) (S1312). On the other hand, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1311), a special figure variation pattern is selected according to the special figure variation pattern determination table for the low probability time saving state shown in FIG. 14 (B) (S1313).

In the selection of the variation pattern in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table corresponding to the high probability time saving state or the low probability time saving state (see Fig. 14 (A) ~ (B)) Other than non-time saving Processing is performed in the same flow as the state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special drawing 2 lottery is mainly performed.

In the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 14 (A) and (B)) during the time saving state, the function of shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls "2" to "4". sometimes work. That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected when winning a jackpot is lower than during the non-time-saving state. That is, a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern determination table during the time saving state is a table such that the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table during the non-time saving state.

In addition, in the low-probability time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 14(B), when a special loss (losing pattern D, losing pattern B) is pulled, if it is a time-saving state of a big hit opportunity or a special losing opportunity, a special figure fluctuation pattern P58 or P28 is selected, if the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, special figure fluctuation pattern P59 or P29 is selected. When the special figure fluctuation pattern P58 or P28 is selected, in order to set a new time saving state, after the SP reach resulting in failure production (failure production) is executed, time saving transition production is executed. . On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern P59 or P29 is selected, in order to continue the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the SP reach resulting in failure production is executed, but after that the time saving transition production is executed. never. That is, the special loss in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state substantially functions as a normal loss.

Also, in the high-probability time-saving state, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), even if a special losing (losing pattern D, losing pattern B) is drawn, it is normal to lose (losing pattern C, losing pattern A). Similarly, to select the Toku-zu variation pattern. That is, in a high-probability state, the special loss practically functions as a normal loss.

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

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S904), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) has passed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, other processes such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols at the symbols (big hit symbols or losing symbols) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (see FIGS. 7(B) to 7(C)) are performed. After doing so (S1504), this process ends.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol confirmation process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIGS. 13 and 14) has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special action status is set to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process (S1605), which will be described later, and proceeds to step S1606.

In step S1606, the game control microcomputer 101 clears the value of the ceiling counter to zero. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is triggered by the fact that the number of special figure fluctuations after the jackpot game excluding the high probability state has reached a predetermined number of times (the ceiling number of times, 300 times in this form), and the jackpot game Control to the time saving state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) without going through. The ceiling counter is set to "300" at the timing of the end of the jackpot game, and is decremented by 1 each time a special figure variation is performed except for the case of high probability. Step S1606 is processing for clearing the value of the ceiling counter to 0 at the start of the jackpot game.

Following step S1606, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot opening command in order to start a jackpot game (S1607), and starts the opening of the jackpot game (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1609). At this time, the value of a large winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), the jackpot game is not started, so the special action status is set to "1" (S1610), and this processing is finished.

[Playing State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 26, in the playing state management processing (S1602), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S1701). Decrement by 1 the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of special figure fluctuations executed during the high probability state (S1702), and determine whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" (S1703). Then, if it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1705, and if it is "0", the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S1704-1), the variable probability end flag is turned ON (S1704-2), and the process proceeds to step S1705.

In step S1705, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If the time saving flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1709, and if it is ON, the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of special figure fluctuations executed during the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S1706), and the value of the time saving counter is It is determined whether or not it is "0" (S1707). And if it is not "0", it will progress to step S1709, and if it is "0", it will turn off a time saving flag (S1708), and will progress to step S1709.

In step S1709, the game control microcomputer 101 performs game state flag update processing. In the game state flag update process (S1709), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 26, the value of the game state flag is set to "1" if it is in a low-probability non-time-saving state, and is set to "2" if it is a high-probability short-time state. In addition, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" if it is a low probability state and a jackpot opportunity short time state (also referred to as a low probability short time state A), and a low probability state and a short time opportunity state reaching the ceiling (low probability short time state It is set to "4" if it is B), and is set to "5" if it is a low probability state and a special loss opportunity time saving state (also called low probability time saving state C). In this game state flag update process (S1709), if the probability variation flag is turned OFF in step S1704-1 or if the time saving flag is turned OFF in step S1708, the value of the game state flag corresponds to the low probability non-time saving state set to the value "1".

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs special loss processing (S1710) and ceiling processing (S1720), which will be described later, and proceeds to step S1730. At step S1730, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. FIG. By outputting this command, the effect control board 120 is notified of the current game state information.

[Special Loss Processing] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special losing processing (S1710), first, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the high accuracy flag is OFF (S1711). If the high-precision flag is not OFF, this process is finished, but if the high-precision flag is OFF, then, whether or not the ceiling time reduction (ceiling reaching opportunity time reduction state) is in progress, that is, the value of the game state flag It is determined whether or not it is "4" (S1712). Then, if it is during the ceiling time saving, this process is finished, but if it is not during the ceiling time saving, then the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special loss (that is, the loss pattern B or the loss pattern D). (S1713). Then, if it is not a special loss, this processing is finished, but if it is a special loss, the time saving flag is turned ON (S1714), and the number of time saving times (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the current game state is set in the time saving counter. Then (S1715), the game state flag update process (S1716) is performed, and this process ends.

In this game state flag update process (S1716), since the time saving flag is turned ON based on the special loss, the value of the game state flag is changed to the value corresponding to the special loss opportunity time saving state (low probability time saving state C) " 5”. Thereby, it is controlled to the special loss opportunity time saving state. In addition, the special loss opportunity time-saving state is that the special figure fluctuation of the predetermined upper limit execution number (time-saving number of times) is performed, the next jackpot game is executed, or the completion of any end condition of reaching the ceiling finish. As described above, in this embodiment, the time saving state may be controlled even when the game is lost.

It should be noted that in this form, the setting of the time saving state is updated based on the special loss, when it is not a low probability state and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, that is, a non-time saving state, a jackpot opportunity time saving state, or a special loss opportunity It is limited to when it is in the time saving state (when YES in step S1711 and NO in step S1712). That is, even if a special loss is drawn during the high probability state or during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the setting of the game state is not changed.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the gaming state management process (S1602), the processing (steps S1705 to S1709) relating to whether to end the time saving state is performed, and then the processing relating to whether to control the time saving state based on the special loss (Step S1710) is performed. Therefore, for example, when the special loss is stopped and displayed in the final variation of the time-saving state of the opportunity to reach the ceiling, the process of steps S1705 to S1709 moves from the time-saving state of the opportunity to reach the ceiling to the non-time-saving state, and the non-time-saving state by the processing of step S1710 It will be transferred to a special loss opportunity short-time state. In addition, the processing of step S1710 is configured to be performed prior to the processing of steps S1705 to S1709, so that even if the special loss is pulled in the final variation of the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state As a configuration that is not controlled to the special loss opportunity time saving state good too.

[Ceiling Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the ceiling processing (S1720), first, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the probability variation end flag is ON (S1721). If the probability variation end flag is ON, it is the timing when the final fluctuation of the high probability state ends, so the value of the ceiling counter is not updated, the probability variation end flag is turned OFF (S1729), and this processing ends.

On the other hand, if the variable probability end flag is not ON in step S1721, then it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is OFF (S1722). If the variable probability flag is not OFF, the high probability state is in effect, and the processing ends without updating the value of the ceiling counter. On the other hand, if the variable probability flag is OFF, then it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is greater than 0 (S1723). If the result of this determination is NO, this processing is terminated immediately. (S1725).

If the value of the ceiling counter is not 0 (NO at S1725), this process is immediately terminated. While doing (S1726), the number of times of time saving (500 times in this form) corresponding to reaching the ceiling is set in the time saving counter (S1727), and the game state flag update process (S1728) is performed. In this game state flag update process (S1728), since the time saving flag has been turned ON based on reaching the ceiling, the value of the game state flag is set to the value corresponding to the time saving state (low probability time saving state B) corresponding to the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state "4 ”. Thereby, the number of times of time saving is controlled to the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state of 500 times. In addition, this ceiling process is performed not only during the non-time-saving state but also during the time-saving state. Therefore, if the value of the ceiling counter is decremented by 1 during the jackpot trigger time reduction state or special loss trigger time reduction state and becomes 0, the ceiling reach timing reduction state from the jackpot trigger time reduction state or special loss trigger time reduction state will be changed to

[Game State Reset Processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state reset processing (S1605), first, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1801). is turned off (S1802). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1803), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1804). In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a normal probability state (low probability state) and a non-time saving state. Then, the value of the variable probability counter is reset to "0" (S1805), the value of the time saving counter is reset to "0" (S1806), and this processing is finished.

[Special electric auditors process 1 (jackpot game)] The special electric auditors process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 30, in the special electric accessary product process 1 (S907), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the big prize device 14D has been completely opened in the jackpot game in which the player has won.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 14 is open (that is, whether or not the big winning device 14D is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), whether or not the time has come to open the big winning opening 14, that is, whether the time for opening the big winning opening has passed and the time has come to start opening the big winning opening 14, or , and whether or not the interval time between openings has elapsed and the time for starting the next opening has arrived (S2003).

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2003 is YES, the big winning opening 14 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

In step S2002, if the large winning opening 14 is being opened (YES in S2002), whether or not the number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 in the unit opening game has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (10 in this embodiment). (S2005). If the specified winning number has not been reached (NO in S2005), whether or not the time has come to close the big winning gate 14 (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has passed since the big winning gate 14 was opened. or not) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has not passed (NO in S2006), this processing is finished.

On the other hand, if the specified winning number has been reached (YES in S2005) or if the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has passed (YES in S2006), one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If so, the big winning opening 14 is closed (blocked) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening open counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening open counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process ends as it is to start the next release.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), a jackpot ending command is set to end the jackpot game (S2010), and the jackpot ending is started (S2011). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2012).

Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), since opening of the jackpot game opening 14 has been completed, it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed ( S2013), if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2014), and the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2015). Then, after setting the special action status to "1" (S2016), the later-described game state setting process (S2017) is performed, and this process ends.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the pattern (jackpot pattern) that triggered the execution of this jackpot game is the pattern (jackpot pattern) that triggers the control to the time saving state. 8) is determined (S2101). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2104, but if the determination result is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102), and the time saving number of times according to the type of jackpot design and the gaming state at the time of winning (Fig. 8 See) is set to the time-saving counter (S2103) and proceeds to step S2104. By executing steps S2102 and S2103, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes the time saving state.

In step S2104, it is determined whether or not the big winning symbol that triggered the execution of the current big winning game is a symbol (see FIG. 8) that triggers the control to the high probability state. If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S2107, but if the determination result is YES, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2105), and the probability variation number (that is, "160") is set to the probability variation counter (S2106) , go to step S2107.

In step S2107, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state flag update process (S2107). In the game state flag update process (S2107), the value of the game state flag is set to a value corresponding to the current game state. Specifically, in this game state flag update process (S2107), if the time saving flag is ON and the probability variation flag is OFF, it is a low probability state and a jackpot opportunity time saving state (low probability time saving state A), so the game The value of the state flag is set to "3", and if both the time saving flag and the probability variable flag are ON, the value of the game state flag is set to "2" because it is a high probability state and a jackpot opportunity time saving state (Fig. 26) see table inside).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state designation command including the information of the game state flag (that is, the information of the current game state) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S2108). It should be noted that the gaming state designation command also includes information on the number of times of time reduction that has been set. By outputting this command, the effect control board 120 is notified of the current game state information. Then, the effect control board 120 controls the effect mode according to the current game state.

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the ceiling counter to "300" (S2109). Then, this processing ends.

5. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[Sub-control main processing] When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 32 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process ( S4004 ), various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display screen 50a (display unit) according to the received command (performs various effects using the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), sub-drive The board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are caused to emit light via the substrate 162 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (executing various movable body effects by movement). do. In this way, various productions (variation production, suspension production, movable body production, operation production, pre-reading production, other advance notice production, opening production accompanying special game, open game production, ending production, customer waiting production, production mode control, etc.) is realized.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the game control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing] 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 33, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable body control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, the operation of the player's operable operating units such as the production button detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a is detected, and commands are set or production data is created according to the detection results. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data (lamp data) is output to the sub-drive board 162 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 212, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable body control process, based on the performance data created in the input process, the performance data creation process, etc., which will be described later, the movable bodies such as the board movable body 55k are driven at a predetermined timing to perform a movable body performance. Output data. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect by operating the board movable body 55k or the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the driving data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing] 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), as shown in FIG. 34, received command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), effect data creation process (S4204), which will be described later, are performed. Sequentially.

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.) I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the effect timer update process, the start timing and the end timing of the operation valid period of the operation unit such as the effect button 40k and the select button 42k are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 610) is created and output to the audio control board 161 based on the processing results of the input process and the received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

Here, an example of processing when the effect control microcomputer 121 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The command received by the effect control microcomputer 121 is a variation start command (special figure 1 variation start command or special figure 2 variation start command). Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process (S4201), when it is determined that the fluctuation start command is received, as the fluctuation start command reception processing, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the command, fluctuation A performance pattern (sub-variation pattern) of performance is selected, information of the sub-variation pattern is set, and a variation performance start command including information of the sub-variation pattern is set in an output buffer. For example, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the variation start command is SP variation (variation pattern associated with SP reach), select a sub variation pattern to perform SP reach, variation production start command corresponding to the sub variation pattern to the output buffer. After that, each process (command transmission process (S4004), light emission data output process (S4102), movable body control process (S4103), voice control process (S4203), etc.) is executed to correspond to the selected sub-variation pattern. A variable effect is realized. In addition, the flow of processing related to the realization of such effects is basically the same for other effects such as effects accompanying special games, waiting effects for customers, anticipation effects, so-called advance notice effects accompanying the changes, control of the effect mode, etc. are the same.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] Next, the received command analysis processing (S4201) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the received command analysis process (S4201), first, as shown in FIG. 35, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the gaming state designation command is received (S4401), and if received, the production mode update process ( S4402). In the production mode update process (S4402), the game state designation command is analyzed, the production mode is selected based on the analysis result, and the production mode setting command for setting the production mode according to the selection is produced. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for use.

Here, as shown in the table in FIG. 35, in the effect mode update process, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is the "low-probability short-time state", daytime effect Set to mode (normal production mode). Moreover, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control sets to super noon production mode (high-probability production mode), when the game state which a game state designation|designated command shows is "high probability short-time state." In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is a "low-probability short-time state" with 50 times of short-time (jackpot opportunity short-time state or special loss opportunity short-time state), night production mode Set to (first time reduction production mode). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121, when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is a “low-probability short-time state” with 300 times of short-time (jackpot opportunity short-time state or special loss opportunity short-time state), super night production Set to mode (second time reduction production mode). In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121, when the game state indicated by the game state designation command is a “low probability time saving state” (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) with 500 times of working time reduction, empty production mode (ceiling time saving production mode ). Each production mode will be specifically described later.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if received, performs a variation production start process (S4404). In the fluctuation production start process (S4404), the fluctuation start command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the fluctuation production is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a variable performance start command for starting the variable performance in the selected variable performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. The effect contents of the variable effect will be specifically described later.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if received, the fluctuation production end processing (S4406) is performed. In the fluctuation production end processing (S4406), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the production RAM 124 outputs a fluctuation production end command for definitely stop-displaying the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. set in the buffer.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408). In the opening effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the special game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting the opening performance in the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410). In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

Subsequently, as other processing (S4411), processing based on the received command other than the above commands is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

6. Flow of Game in this Embodiment Next, the flow of progress of a game in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 36, first, in the low-probability non-time-saving state (normal game state), the game progresses with left-handed hitting, and the jackpot election based on the special figure 1 lottery is aimed. In addition, in the low-probability short working hours state, it is controlled to the daytime production mode (normal production mode).

If you win the jackpot pattern A (non-probable variable pattern) in the lottery of special figure 1 in the low-probability non-time-saving state, after the 4R jackpot game, the time-saving number of times is 300 times. Transition (see FIG. 8). In addition, when a special loss (loss pattern B) is won, the big winning game is not executed, and the number of times of time saving shifts to a low-probability time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state) of 300 times (see FIG. 9). The ceiling number of times in the pachinko game machine PY1 is 300 times. Therefore, the time saving frequency shifts to the low probability time saving state of 300 times means that the time saving state continues until reaching the ceiling. In addition, in the low probability time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state) where the number of time saving times is 300 times, it is controlled to the super night production mode (second time saving production mode). This super night production mode functions as a production that suggests that the time saving state will continue until the ceiling is reached.

In the time-saving state, the game is played in the right-handed state, aiming at winning a big hit based on the lottery of the special figure 2.例文帳に追加When the ceiling is reached without winning the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time saving state or the special loss opportunity time saving state, the state shifts to a low-probability time saving state (ceiling reaching timing time saving state) with the number of times of time saving being 500 times. In addition, in the low probability time saving state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) where the number of time saving times is 500 times, it is controlled to the empty production mode (ceiling time saving production mode). This empty production mode functions as a production that suggests that it is in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state.

Here, in this form, when the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) is elected based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state based on the ceiling reaching, after the 10R jackpot game, the number of times of saving time is It shifts to 300 low-probability time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state) (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is determined that the time-saving state continues until reaching the ceiling again.

On the other hand, in the jackpot opportunity time-saving state or special loss opportunity time-saving state before reaching the ceiling, if the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, after the 10R jackpot game , The number of times of time saving shifts to a low probability time saving state (jackpot opportunity time saving state) of 50 times (see FIG. 8). Also, when a special loss is won, the big winning game is not executed, and the number of times of time saving shifts to a low probability time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state) of 50 times (see FIG. 9). Therefore, in these cases, if 50 special figure fluctuations are made without pulling a big hit or a special loss (time saving number digestion), it will return to a low probability non-working time saving state. In addition, in the low-probability time-saving state (big hit opportunity time-saving state or special loss opportunity time-saving state) where the number of times of time-saving is 50 times, it is controlled to the night production mode (first time-saving production mode). This night production mode functions as a production that suggests that the time saving state may not continue until the ceiling is reached.

In this way, in this form, in the low-probability short-time state, the jackpot pattern A (non-probable variable pattern) and special loss (losing pattern B) are elected, and the low-probability time-saving state (jackpot opportunity short-time state or special loss opportunity short-time state) If you shift to the jackpot trigger time reduction state or special loss trigger time reduction state, whether to draw a jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) or a special loss, or after reaching the ceiling and transitioning to the ceiling reach timing reduction state jackpot pattern Depending on whether you draw C (non-variable pattern), it will change whether the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling is confirmed again. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game with such novel game characteristics.

Also, in this form, if the transition to the low-probability time-saving state of 300 times of the time-saving number is based on the special loss in the low-probability non-time-saving state, even if the number of time-savings remains, if it reaches the ceiling, from the special loss opportunity time-saving state , the number of times of time saving shifts to the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state of 500 times. Therefore, even if the ceiling is reached during the special loss opportunity short time state, it is easier to stay in the ceiling arrival time short state than the configuration that continues the special loss opportunity short time state without setting the ceiling arrival time short state. . Also, in this form, even if you pull a special loss (losing pattern D) based on the lottery of special figure 2 during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the special losing opportunity time saving state is not set, and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state continues. Therefore, it is easier to stay in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state compared to the configuration that shifts to the special losing opportunity time saving state when the special loss is pulled during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state. In this form, if you win the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the time-saving state of reaching the ceiling, you will win the jackpot pattern C in the short-time state of the jackpot or the short-time state of the special loss. Since it is advantageous for the player in terms of the number of times of time saving compared to the case where the It contributes to the improvement of interest.

In addition, when the time saving number of times is controlled to a low probability time saving state of 50 times based on the jackpot pattern C and special loss, if the jackpot pattern C or special loss is drawn, the time saving number of times is again reduced to 50 times. Probable time saving state (jackpot opportunity time saving state or special loss opportunity time saving state) is set. In addition, if the special figure fluctuation is performed 300 times without pulling a jackpot or special loss in the low-probability short-time state, it reaches the ceiling, and the number of time-saving times is 500 times. transition to In addition, when the special figure variation is performed 500 times without winning the jackpot in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, it shifts to the low probability non-working time saving state.

In addition, if you win the jackpot pattern B (variable pattern that triggers control to a high probability state) in the special drawing 1 in the low-probability short-time state, or in the special drawing 2 in the low-probability short-time state, the jackpot pattern D When (probability variation pattern) is elected, it is controlled to a high probability time saving state according to the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). In the high-probability state, both the probability variation number and the time saving number are set to 160 times. In addition, the upper limit execution number of Toku-zu fluctuations in the high probability time saving state is referred to as the number of ST. In this embodiment, the ST number is 160 times. In the high-probability short-time state of 160 ST times, it is controlled to super daytime production mode (high-probability production mode). This super-day production mode functions as a production that suggests a high-probability state.

In the high-probability short-time state, the game is played right-handed, aiming at winning a jackpot based on the lottery of the special figure 2.例文帳に追加When a jackpot pattern D (probability variable pattern) is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the high-probability short-time state, control is again performed to the high-probability short-time state with 160 times of STs according to the end of the big-win game. On the other hand, if you win the jackpot pattern C (non-probable variable pattern) based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the high-probability short-time state, the high-probability short-time state is also one of the short-time jackpot opportunities, so the jackpot Depending on the end of the game, the number of times of time saving is controlled to a low probability time saving state (big hit opportunity time saving state) of 50 times. In this case, the continuation of the time saving state until reaching the ceiling is not determined.

When a special loss (losing pattern D) is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the high-probability short-time state, the high-probability short-time state is continued without shifting to the short-time state of special loss opportunity. Moreover, when 160 special figure fluctuations are performed without winning a jackpot in the high-probability short-time state, the state is shifted to the low-probable short-time state.

7. Effect example in this form 7-1. Effect Mode Next, examples of effects in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 41. FIG. First, the presentation mode will be explained. The production mode is a mode of production using the image display device 50, the speaker 610, the board lamp 54, the frame lamp 212, and the like. Background images and the like are different, and a variable effect using the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is also executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode.

The production mode of this embodiment includes a daytime production mode (also referred to as a normal production mode) in which a normal daytime background image shown in FIG. 37(A) is displayed, and a special daytime background image ( A super daytime production mode (also referred to as a high probability production mode) in which a background image in which a normal daytime background image and a flame effect image are combined) is displayed, and a normal night background image shown in FIG. 37 (C) is displayed. A night production mode (also referred to as a first time reduction production mode), and a special night background image (a background image in which a normal night background image and a star image are combined) shown in FIG. 37 (D) are displayed. It includes a super night production mode (also called a second time saving production mode) and a sky production mode (also called a ceiling time saving production mode) in which the background image of the sky shown in FIG. 37 (E) is displayed.

The daytime production mode (Fig. 37(A)) is a production mode that is set in the low-probability short working hours state. In other words, it is a production mode that is set in a state in which the lottery of the special figure 1 is mainly progressed in a state of low probability and short working hours.

The super daytime production mode (FIG. 37(B)) is a production mode that is set in the case of a highly reliable short working hour state. In other words, it is an effect mode set in a state in which the game is progressed mainly by the lottery of the special figure 2 in a high probability time saving state. In the time-saving state, the game is progressed with the aim of winning a prize in the second starting port 12 by striking to the right. The right hitting notification image RI is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a. In addition, in the super noon production mode, in order to suggest the end time of the production mode, the production control microcomputer 121 displays the remaining number display ZI indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the production mode in the lower right part of the display screen 50a. . The remaining count display ZI is also referred to as an end time indication display. The remaining number display ZI in the super daytime production mode also functions as a display suggesting the remaining number of fluctuations in the high-probability short working hours state.

Night production mode (Fig. 37 (C)) is a production mode that is set when the number of times of time saving is in a low-probability time-saving state of 50 times (big win opportunity time-saving state or special loss opportunity time-saving state). In other words, it is a production mode set in a state where the continuation of the time saving state until reaching the ceiling is not confirmed, and the game is mainly progressed by the lottery of the special figure 2. In the night effect mode as well, the right-hand hitting notification image RI and the remaining number of shots display ZI are displayed on the display screen 50a in the same manner as in the daytime effect mode. The remaining number of times display ZI in the night production mode functions as a display that suggests the end time of the night production mode and a display that suggests the remaining number of fluctuations in the low-probability short-time state (short-time state with a big win or short-time state with a special loss). .

The super night production mode (FIG. 37(D)) is a production mode set when the number of times of working hours is 300 times in a low-probability short working hours state (a big hit opportunity short working hours state or a special losing opportunity short working hours state). In other words, it is a state in which the continuation of the time saving state until reaching the ceiling is fixed, and it is a production mode set in a state in which the game is mainly progressed by the lottery of the special figure 2. Also in the super night effect mode, as in the night effect mode and the like, the right hitting notification image RI and the remaining count display ZI are displayed on the display screen 50a. The remaining number of times display ZI in the super night production mode is a display that suggests the end time of the super night production mode, and a display that suggests the remaining number of fluctuations in the low-probability short-time state (short-time state for jackpot or short-time state for special loss). Function.

Empty production mode (FIG. 37(E)) is a production mode set when the number of times of time saving is a low probability time saving state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) of 500 times. That is, it is a production mode set in a state in which the lottery of the special figure 2 is mainly progressed in the time saving state of reaching the ceiling. Also in the empty effect mode, the right-hand shot notification image RI and the remaining number of shots display ZI are displayed on the display screen 50a in the same manner as in the super night effect mode. The remaining number of times display ZI in the empty production mode functions as a display suggesting the end time of the empty production mode and a display suggesting the remaining number of fluctuations in the low probability time saving state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state).

7-2. Variation Production Next, the variation production will be described. When the variable display of the special symbols is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the variation pattern related to the variable display of the special symbols and the result of the special symbol lottery (the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the symbol type determination, the result of the reach determination, and , the result of the special figure variation pattern determination), etc., to execute the variation production. In the variable effect, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is superimposed on a predetermined background image on the display screen 50a. In the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped after being varied. That is, after the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed over the special symbol variation time, the variation is stopped and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is informed by the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

7-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area On the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. A symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3 are provided. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the variable effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38(A), a small pattern area 50c is provided in one section (upper left part) at the left end of the upper end of the display screen 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area where the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special symbols are variably displayed. While the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 may be hidden during the variable performance, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are not hidden. In this respect, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 function as patterns that supplement the roles of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

In addition, in FIG. 38(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the middle effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect pattern region 50b2, right effect pattern region 50b3, and small pattern region 50c, but are not actually displayed. Also, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

7-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal fluctuation first in the fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the special symbol fluctuation display has started.

When the variable display of the special symbols is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of special symbols, FIG. , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. Then, if the variation pattern of the variation display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation" (fluctuation of loss without reach), as shown in FIG. After temporarily stopping in a stop mode different from the symbol EZ3, as shown in FIG. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a variation pattern with reach such as "N loss variation" (fluctuation with reach and loss indicated by normal reach), FIG. 38 (C-2) , the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance is performed according to the fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

7-2-3. N reach (normal reach)
The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing N reach when reach is established in normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the special symbol lottery may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. , EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped. At this time, the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "N jackpot variation" (jackpot variation indicating jackpot winning by normal reach), as shown in FIG. 39 (C-2), it suggests a jackpot. Stop display is performed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, with respect to the stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggesting a loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches" and "non-reach loose stitches", and the scattered stitches when the reach is established. They are called "reach loose eyes" or "reach loose eyes". How to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach loose stitches (for example, "2, 3, 1" and "5, 8, 6", etc.), and The performance control microcomputer 121 selects how the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are combined (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). Also, how to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the stop mode (double eyes) suggesting a big win (for example, "2.2.2" or "7.7.7"). is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

7-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery was a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 40(B), an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach exclusive production is reached, if the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol fluctuation display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation" (jackpot fluctuation indicating jackpot winning by SP reach), FIG. 40 (C -1), a success effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character (one of the ally characters) wins the battle and stands tall, a victory effect) is performed on the display screen 50a, The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP loss variation" (variation of loss with reach indicated by SP reach), as shown in FIG. 40 (C-2), loss (for example, a display in which the enemy character wins the battle and stands tall, a defeat effect) is performed, and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) that suggests a failure. Stop display. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the effect shown in FIG. 40 is executed as SP ready-to-win in any gaming state.

7-2-5. Fluctuation effect based on special loss (time saving loss) Next, the variation effect when the result of the special figure lottery is a special loss (loss pattern B, loss pattern D) that triggers the control to the time saving state will be described. Production control microcomputer 121, in the low probability non-time saving state, when the variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command received from game control microcomputer 101 is "P8" or "P38", the variation pattern is "P1" , "P4", "P31", and "P34", a variable performance with SP reach is executed (see FIG. 13).

In this SP reach, as shown in FIG. 41(A), a failure effect (defeat effect) is executed. Here, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a normal loss (losing pattern A, losing pattern C), when the failure performance is executed in the SP reach, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ2 which are temporarily stopped and displayed with loose eyes. , EZ3 are definitely stop-displayed as they are, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stop-displayed with separate stitches (see FIG. 40(C-2)).

On the other hand, when the result of the special lottery is a special loss (losing pattern B, losing pattern D), when the failure performance is executed in the SP reach, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are definitely stopped. The restored image G70 is displayed on the display screen 50a without being displayed (see FIG. 41(B)). Note that in this embodiment, the resurrection image G70 is an image of a companion character of the main character.

By displaying the resurrection image G70, the player is suggested to shift to a time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state). In other words, the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 functions as an effect suggesting transition to the time-saving state or as an effect suggesting that the result of the special drawing lottery is not a normal loss. Note that the effect of displaying the resurrection image G70 is referred to as a time-saving transition effect. The production contents of the time-saving transition production can be changed as appropriate.

After that, as shown in FIG. 41(C), the effect control microcomputer 121 hides the resurrection image G70, and changes the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 with a special eye using the medium effect symbol EZ2 as the symbol symbol TZ. Temporary stop display. In the present embodiment, the symbol pattern TZ is an image including characters (○○ background) of the name of the production mode (night production mode or super night production mode) corresponding to the time-saving state of the transition destination. Then, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are definitely stop-displayed by the special stitches, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stop-displayed by the specific stitches of "1, 3, 5" (FIG. 41 (D )reference). Thus, in this embodiment, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with special eyes, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with specific eyes. It is suggested to shift to a shorter working hours state). That is, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed with a special eye, and the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are stopped and displayed with a specific eye, which means that the transition to a time saving state (with a special loss It functions as an effect that suggests to the player that The special stitches of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 and the specific stitches of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

Such a time-saving transition production, the stop display of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special eyes, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 in the specific eyes are low-probability states and the jackpot opportunity time-saving state or special It is also done when you draw a special loss when you are in a time-saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121, even when the special figure variation pattern "P58" or "P28" shown in FIG. 14(B) is selected, the effects shown in FIGS. to run. In this case, the effects shown in FIGS. 41(B) to 41(D) function as effects for informing the player that the time saving state based on the special loss is newly set.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 is in a low probability state and when a special loss is drawn when it is in a state of shorting the time to reach the ceiling, that is, the special figure fluctuation pattern “P59” or “P29” shown in FIG. 14 (B) ' is selected, similarly to the above, a variable effect accompanied by an SP reach leading to a failure effect (defeat effect) is executed (see FIG. 41(A)).

However, even if a special loss (losing pattern D, losing pattern B) is drawn during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the setting of the game state is not changed. Therefore, in this SP reach, when the failure effect is executed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 which are temporarily stopped and displayed by the separated eyes are definitely stopped and displayed as they are, and accordingly, the small symbols KZ1 and KZ2 are displayed. , KZ3 are also stopped (see FIG. 41(E)). That is, it is not a low probability state, and a time saving transition effect is not performed like a special loss in the case of a non-time saving state, a jackpot opportunity time saving state, or a special loss opportunity time saving state. However, the stopping mode of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 in this case is the specific number of "1, 3, 5". In other words, in this embodiment, even if the special loss does not function effectively, the player can recognize that the special loss has been drawn by using the stop modes of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 as the specific symbols. ing.

8. Effect of the present embodiment According to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment as described in detail above, the execution count of the special figure variation reaches the ceiling number of times (300 times) and is controlled to the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state after the jackpot The person who draws the pattern (jackpot pattern C) is the jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern) in the time-saving state (jackpot trigger time-saving state, special loss triggering time-saving state) before the number of executions of the special fluctuation reaches the ceiling number (300 times) It is advantageous for the player in that the number of times of time saving in the subsequent time saving state is set so that the number of remaining special figure fluctuations until reaching the ceiling is reduced rather than drawing C) or a special losing pattern (losing pattern D). (see FIGS. 11 and 36). Therefore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to provide such a new game property, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game using the time saving state.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the number of executions of the special figure variation reaches the ceiling number (300 times) and the jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern C) is drawn after being controlled to the ceiling reaching trigger time reduction state. , It is confirmed that the subsequent time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state) will continue until the next ceiling-reaching time-saving state, but the time-saving state before the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation reaches the ceiling number (300 times) In the case of a jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern C) or a special losing pattern (losing pattern D) in (jackpot trigger time reduction state, special loss trigger time reduction state), the subsequent time reduction state (jackpot trigger time reduction state, special loss trigger time reduction state) state) does not continue until the next ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state is provided (see FIGS. 11 and 36). In addition, if the time saving state continues until the next ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, it can be said that the time saving state will continue until the next jackpot game is substantially executed, and the player can win the next jackpot in a considerably advantageous situation. It becomes possible to aim at the acquisition of a game.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, first, by drawing a jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern A) or a special losing pattern (losing pattern B) in a non-time-saving state, the ceiling reaching timing is controlled to a time-saving state, and then the jackpot pattern. It can be controlled to the same time saving state (big hit opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) as when (jackpot symbol C) is drawn (see FIGS. 10 and 36). That is, based on the jackpot or special loss in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to determine the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game with such novel game characteristics.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, not only in the non-time saving state but also in the time saving state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state), the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation is the ceiling number of times (300 times), in order to shift to the time-saving state of reaching the ceiling (see Figures 26 and 28), do not move to the time-saving state of reaching the ceiling during the time-saving state (short-time state of jackpot opportunity, short-time state of special loss opportunity) Compared to the configuration, it is possible to make the game machine more likely to exhibit the above-described game characteristics.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, even if a special losing pattern is drawn during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, it does not shift to the special losing opportunity time saving state (see FIGS. 26 and 27), so the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state Even if a special losing pattern is drawn inside, compared to the configuration that shifts to the special losing opportunity time saving state, it is easier to secure the period controlled to the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state in the above-mentioned game characteristics. It is possible to increase the meaning.

In addition, according to the pachinko machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot in the time-saving state of the fluctuation number trigger (ceiling-reaching time-saving state) is the pattern opportunity time-saving state (jackpot timing short-time state, special loss timing short-time state). It is more advantageous for the player in terms of the number of times of time saving in the subsequent time saving state (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is possible to increase the significance of the peak-reaching opportunity time-saving state of rescuing players who have not been able to hit the jackpot until reaching the ceiling so that the disadvantage does not become too great.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the number of time saving times of the jackpot opportunity time saving state based on the jackpot during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state is the same number as the ceiling number (300 times). However, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state based on the jackpot during the time reduction state when reaching the ceiling is greater than the number of time reductions based on the jackpot or special loss during the time reduction state. For example, it does not have to be the same value as the ceiling number. However, it is desirable that the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to reaching the ceiling is at least half of the number of ceilings or less. This is because it is easy to motivate the player to play until reaching the ceiling. In addition, if the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the jackpot-based time-saving state to the next ceiling is less than 10 times, the time-saving state will continue until the ceiling is reached. Therefore, it is possible to achieve an effect that is almost the same as the configuration of the first embodiment (the configuration in which the time saving state continues until the next ceiling is reached). By the way, if the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to reaching the next ceiling is less than 10 times, the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to reaching the next ceiling is almost 0 I can say there is.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the number of times of the time-saving state based on the jackpot or special loss during the time-saving state of the jackpot opportunity or the special losing time-saving state is the remaining special figure from the end of the time-saving state to reaching the ceiling. It was configured so that the fluctuation was 250 times, but the number of times of the time saving state based on the jackpot or special loss in the time saving state of the jackpot trigger time reduction state or the special loss time saving state If the value is smaller than the time saving number of times in the state, it can be changed as appropriate. However, it is desirable to set the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to reaching the ceiling so as to be at least a value larger than half of the number of ceilings. This is because it is easy for the player to feel that it is still far from reaching the ceiling. In addition, in order to make a difference in the profit between the jackpot after moving to the ceiling reaching time reduction state and the jackpot or special loss before moving to the ceiling reaching time reduction state, transition to the ceiling reaching time reduction state It is desirable that there is a difference of 100 times or more in the number of times of time saving between the time saving state based on the big win after that and the time saving state based on the big win or special loss before shifting to the time saving state with the opportunity to reach the ceiling.

9. Modifications Modifications (including the second and third embodiments) will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the above configuration, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

<Second embodiment>
A pachinko game machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 45. FIG. In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when a non-probable variable pattern (jackpot pattern C, jackpot pattern A) is won during the jackpot trigger time reduction state or special loss trigger time reduction state before reaching the ceiling, or a special loss (loss pattern) D, If you draw a lost pattern B), the number of times of working hours is set to a time saving state of 50 times, and it is not confirmed that the time saving state will continue until the ceiling is reached. When winning the probability variable pattern (jackpot pattern C, jackpot pattern A), the number of times of time saving is set to 300 times in a time saving state, and it is determined that the time saving state continues until the ceiling is reached (Figs. 8 and 9) reference).

On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, non-variable patterns (jackpot pattern C, jackpot If you win the pattern A), or if you draw a special loss (losing pattern D, losing pattern B), the number of times of time saving is set to 300 times (an example of the first value) until the ceiling is reached. It is confirmed that the short-time state will continue. On the other hand, if you win a non-variable pattern (jackpot pattern C, jackpot pattern A) during the ceiling reach trigger time reduction state based on the ceiling reach, the number of times of time reduction is set to 50 times (an example of the second value). It is not confirmed that the time saving state will continue until the ceiling is reached.

Specifically, for example, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. When a jackpot pattern C (non-variable probability pattern) is won based on a lottery, the machine shifts to a low-probability state and a short-time state (big-hit timing short-time state) in accordance with the end of the jackpot game. The number of times of time saving in this jackpot opportunity time saving state is 300 times. When the special figure variation is performed 300 times without winning the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time-saving state, it reaches the ceiling and shifts to the time-saving state (ceiling-reaching timing time-saving state) in which the number of times of time-saving is 500 times. Thus, in the second embodiment, when the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) is won in the jackpot opportunity time saving state or the special loss opportunity time saving state, the time saving state can continue from the end of the jackpot game to the ceiling. Determine. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern C, the 300 jackpot trigger time saving state and the 500 ceiling reaching trigger time saving state are executed in series without interposing a non-time saving state. Therefore, the player can substantially proceed with the game without greatly reducing the number of balls in his possession until he wins the next big win.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 44 (I), a special loss (loss pattern D) is drawn based on the lottery of special figure 2 when it is a low probability state and a jackpot opportunity time saving state or a special loss opportunity time saving state In the case, according to the stop display of the losing pattern D, it shifts to a low probability state and a time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state). The number of times of time saving in this special loss opportunity time saving state is 300 times. When the ceiling is reached in the special loss opportunity short time state, that is, the cumulative number of special figure fluctuations from the low probability short time state (jackpot opportunity short time state or special loss short time state) before the special loss opportunity short time state is the ceiling number (300 times ), even if the number of times of time saving in the special loss opportunity time saving state remains, the number of time saving times shifts to the time saving state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) of 500 times. Thus, in the second embodiment, when the special loss is pulled in the jackpot opportunity time saving state or the special loss opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times moves to the time saving state of 300 times, so the time saving state continues until reaching the ceiling is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (J), when the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) is elected based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, according to the end of the jackpot game, the low probability state And it shifts to a time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state). The number of times of time saving in this jackpot opportunity time saving state is 50 times. Then, when the special figure variation is performed 50 times without drawing a big hit or a special loss in the big win opportunity time saving state, the time saving state ends and shifts to the low probability non-working time saving state. As described above, in the second embodiment, even if the jackpot pattern C (non-probability variable pattern) is won in the time-saving state of reaching the ceiling, the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling is not determined.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44 (K), even if a special loss (losing pattern D) is drawn based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the setting of the game state is not changed . This point is the same as the first embodiment.

Next, the game flow in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 45, when the jackpot pattern A (non-probability variable pattern) is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low probability non-working time saving state, after the 4R jackpot game, the time saving number of times is 300 times. It shifts to (jackpot opportunity time saving state) (see FIG. 42). In addition, when a special loss (loss pattern B) is won, a big winning game is not executed, and the number of times of time saving shifts to a low probability time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state) of 300 times (see FIG. 43). Since the ceiling number of times is 300, this determines the continuation of the time saving state until the ceiling is reached.

When the ceiling is reached without winning the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time saving state or the special loss opportunity time saving state, the state shifts to a low-probability time saving state (ceiling reaching timing time saving state) with the number of times of time saving being 500 times. Here, in the second embodiment, in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state based on reaching the ceiling, if the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, after the 10R jackpot game, time saving The number of times shifts to a low-probability time saving state (jackpot opportunity time saving state) of 50 times (see FIG. 42). Therefore, in this case, if 50 special figure fluctuations are made without pulling a big hit or a special loss (time saving number digestion), it will return to a low probability non-working time saving state.

On the other hand, in the jackpot opportunity time-saving state or special loss opportunity time-saving state before reaching the ceiling, if the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, after the 10R jackpot game , The number of times of time saving shifts to a low-probability time saving state (jackpot opportunity time saving state) of 300 times (see FIG. 42). Also, when a special loss is won, the number of times of time saving shifts to a low-probability time saving state (special loss opportunity time saving state) of 300 times without executing a jackpot game (see FIG. 43). Therefore, in these cases, the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling is determined again.

In this way, in the second embodiment, in the low-probability short-time state, the jackpot pattern A (non-probable variable pattern) and special loss (loss pattern B) are elected, and the low-probability time-saving state (jackpot opportunity short-time state or special loss opportunity short-time state), if you pull the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) or special loss during the jackpot trigger time saving state or special loss trigger time saving state, the ceiling is reached and the ceiling reaching time saving state is reached. It is advantageous for the player in terms of the number of times of time saving set in the time saving state after that, as compared with the case of drawing the jackpot pattern C (non-variable probability pattern) after the shift. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game with such novel game characteristics.

In addition, in the second embodiment, as described above, in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the jackpot opportunity time saving state and special loss opportunity time saving state than when winning the jackpot pattern C (non-variable pattern) based on the lottery of special figure 2 In the case of winning the big hit pattern C, it is advantageous for the player in terms of the number of times of time saving, but as in the first embodiment, the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state is more advantageous than the special loss opportunity time saving state and the jackpot opportunity time saving state. has priority. Such a configuration can be said to be disadvantageous to the player, but on the contrary, it also increases the significance of staying in the short-time state with a big hit and the short-time state with a special loss, so it contributes to the improvement of the game interest. I can say.

In the second embodiment, when the number of times of time saving is controlled to a low probability time saving state of 50 times based on the winning of the jackpot pattern C in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, when the jackpot pattern C or special loss is drawn , a low-probability time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state or special loss opportunity time-saving state) with a time-saving frequency of 300 times is set. That is, the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling is determined.

In addition, if you win the jackpot pattern B (variable pattern that triggers control to a high probability state) in the special drawing 1 in the low-probability short-time state, or in the special drawing 2 in the low-probability short-time state, the jackpot pattern D When (probability variation pattern) is elected, it is controlled to a high probability time-saving state of 160 ST times according to the end of the jackpot game. When a jackpot pattern D (probability variable pattern) is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the high-probability short-time state, control is again performed to the high-probability short-time state with 160 times of STs according to the end of the big-win game.

On the other hand, if you win the jackpot pattern C (non-probable variable pattern) based on the lottery of special figure 2 in the high-probability short-time state, the high-probability short-time state is also one of the short-time jackpot opportunities, so the jackpot Depending on the end of the game, the number of times of time saving is controlled to a low-probability time saving state (big hit opportunity time saving state) of 300 times. Therefore, in this case, the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling is determined. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is more advantageous for the player in the high-accuracy, time-saving state than the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, the number of executions of the special figure variation reaches the ceiling number of times (300 times) and is controlled to the ceiling reaching trigger time reduction state after the jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern C), in the time-saving state (jackpot trigger time-saving state, special loss triggering time-saving state) before the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation reaches the ceiling number (300 times), the jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern C) and special loss If you draw a pattern (losing pattern D), the number of times of time saving in the subsequent time saving state is set so that the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to the next ceiling reaching time saving state is reduced. This is advantageous for the player in that it is possible (see FIGS. 44 and 45). Therefore, according to the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, it is possible to provide such a new game property, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game using the time saving state.

Especially according to the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, the jackpot pattern (jackpot) in the time saving state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) before the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation reaches the ceiling number (300 times) If you draw a pattern C) or a special losing pattern (losing pattern D), it is confirmed that the subsequent time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state, special loss opportunity time-saving state) will continue until the next ceiling-reaching time-saving state. However, if the jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern C) is assigned after the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation reaches the ceiling number (300 times) and is controlled to the ceiling reaching trigger time saving state, then the time saving state (jackpot trigger It is possible to provide a new game property that the time saving state) does not continue until the next ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state (see FIGS. 44 and 45). In addition, if the time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state, special loss opportunity time-saving state) continues until the next ceiling-reaching time-saving state, it can be said that the time-saving state continues until the next jackpot game is substantially executed. , the player can aim to win the next big winning game in a considerably advantageous situation.

Also, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, first, by drawing a jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern A) and a special losing pattern (losing pattern B) in a non-time-saving state, a time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state, special losing opportunity Time-saving state) can be controlled to the same time-saving state (big hit opportunity time-saving state, special loss opportunity time-saving state) as when the jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern A) and special losing pattern (losing pattern B) are drawn ( 10 and 45). That is, based on the jackpot or special loss in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to determine the continuation of the time-saving state until reaching the ceiling. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game with such novel game characteristics.

Also according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, not only in the non-time-saving state, but also in the time-saving state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state, special loss opportunity time-saving state), the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation is the ceiling number of times ( 300 times), in order to move to the ceiling reaching time-saving state (see Figures 26 and 28), during the time-saving state (jackpot timing time-saving state, special loss timing time-saving state), transition to the ceiling reaching time-saving state It is possible to make the game machine more likely to exhibit the above-described game characteristics compared to a configuration that does not allow it.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, even if a special losing pattern is drawn during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, it does not move to the special losing opportunity time saving state (see FIGS. 26 and 27), so the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving Even if a special losing pattern is drawn during the state, it becomes easier to secure the period of control to the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state compared to the configuration that shifts to the special losing opportunity time saving state, and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state in the above-mentioned game characteristics. It is possible to increase the significance of

Also, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the jackpot in the time saving state of the pattern opportunity (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) is the time saving state of the fluctuation number of times opportunity (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) It is more advantageous for the player than the jackpot in terms of the number of times of time saving in the subsequent time saving state (see FIG. 42). Therefore, it is possible to increase the significance of the player drawing the jackpot patterns (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) and the special losing patterns (losing pattern B, losing pattern D).

In the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, the number of times of the time saving state based on the big win or the special loss during the time saving state of the jackpot opportunity or the special losing time saving state is set to the same number as the ceiling number (300 times). However, the number of times of the time saving state based on the jackpot or special loss during the time saving state of the jackpot or the special losing time is a value larger than the number of times of the time saving state of the time saving state based on the jackpot during the time saving state when reaching the ceiling For example, it does not have to be the same value as the ceiling number. However, it is desirable that the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to reaching the ceiling is at least half of the number of ceilings or less. This is because it is easy to motivate the player to play until reaching the ceiling. In addition, if the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time-saving state based on the jackpot or special loss during the time-saving state or the special losing time-saving state to the next ceiling is less than 10 times, the time-saving state is the ceiling Since it will continue until near arrival, it is possible to exhibit the effect which is almost the same as the configuration of the second embodiment (the configuration in which the time saving state continues until the next ceiling arrival). By the way, if the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to reaching the next ceiling is less than 10 times, the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to reaching the next ceiling is almost 0 I can say that there is.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the second embodiment, the number of time saving times of the jackpot opportunity time saving state based on the jackpot during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state is set so that the remaining special figure fluctuation from the end of the time saving state to reaching the ceiling is 250 times. However, the number of time reductions in the time reduction state based on the jackpot during the time reduction state when reaching the ceiling is smaller than the number of time reductions in the time reduction state based on the jackpot or special loss during the jackpot or special loss time reduction state. Any value can be changed as appropriate. However, it is desirable to set the number of remaining special figure fluctuations from the end of the time saving state to reaching the ceiling so as to be at least a value larger than half of the number of ceilings. This is because it is easy for the player to feel that it is still far from reaching the ceiling. In addition, in order to make a difference in the profit earned between the jackpot after moving to the ceiling reaching time saving state and the jackpot or special loss before moving to the ceiling reaching time saving state, transition to the ceiling reaching time saving state It is desirable that there is a difference of 100 times or more in the number of times of time saving between the time saving state based on the big win after the game and the time saving state based on the big win or special loss before shifting to the time saving state with the opportunity to reach the ceiling.

<Third Embodiment>
A pachinko game machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 48. FIG. FIG. 46 is a jackpot symbol type determination table in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment, and FIG. 47 is a losing symbol type determination table in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment differs from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment mainly in the setting of the game state after the end of the jackpot game and the setting of the time-saving state based on the special loss. .

Specifically, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. When winning C, if the game state at the time of winning is a low-probability non-time-saving state, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state (probability variable number "0" and time-saving number "0"). do. Further, if the game state at the time of winning is other than the low-probability unreduced working hours state, the game state after the end of the big win game is controlled to the low-probable reduced working hours state. The number of time saving times in the low probability time saving state varies depending on the game state at the time of winning. That is, if the gaming state at the time of winning is a low probability state and a jackpot opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times is controlled to a low probability time saving state of 30 times. In addition, if the game state at the time of winning is a low probability state and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times is controlled to a low probability time saving state of 120 times. In addition, if the game state at the time of winning is a low probability state and a special loss opportunity time saving state, the number of times of time saving is controlled to a low probability time saving state of 180 times. Further, if the game state at the time of winning is a high probability state and is not a time saving state, the number of time saving times is controlled to a low probability time saving state of 60 times. In addition, if the game state at the time of winning is a high probability state and a jackpot opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times is controlled to a low probability time saving state of 210 times.

In addition, in 3rd Embodiment, unlike 1st Embodiment, it may be controlled by a high probability state and a non-work-time-saving state (high probability non-work-saving state). This is because, as will be described later, when the high-probability time-saving state is controlled, the time-saving state may end earlier than the high-probability state. In addition, since the number of ceiling times is not counted in the high-probability state, control is not performed to the high-probability state and the ceiling-reaching opportunity short-time state. In addition, in the high probability state, since control to the time saving state based on the special loss is not performed, it is not controlled to the high probability state and the special loss opportunity time saving state.

In addition, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, when the jackpot pattern B is won based on the lottery of the special figure 1, or the jackpot pattern D is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2 If so, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to a highly reliable time-saving state. When it is controlled to the high probability time saving state, the value of the probability variable counter is set to 10000. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment, the high probability state substantially continues until the next jackpot winning. In addition, the value of the time saving counter in the high probability time saving state is set to a different value according to the game state at the time of winning. That is, if the gaming state at the time of winning is a low-probability non-time-saving state, the number of times of time-saving in a high-probability short-time state is set to 50 times. Further, if the game state at the time of winning is the low probability state and the jackpot opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times in the high probability time saving state is set to 100 times. Further, if the game state at the time of winning is the low probability state and the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times in the high probability time saving state is set to 200 times. Further, if the game state at the time of winning is a low probability state and a special loss opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times in the high probability time saving state is set to 300 times. Further, if the game state at the time of winning is a high probability non-time saving state, the number of time saving times in the high probability time saving state is set to 150 times. Also, if the gaming state at the time of winning is a high probability state and a jackpot opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times in the high probability time saving state is 10000 times, that is, the time saving state is substantially the same as the high probability state, the next jackpot Continue until elected. When the number of times of time saving is controlled to a high-probability time saving state of 10000 times, the player can obtain the next big win without greatly reducing the number of balls in his possession. In addition, when the number of times of working hours is controlled to a high probability of time saving state other than 10000 times, when the special figure fluctuation for the number of time saving times is executed without winning the jackpot, the game state is a high probability non-time saving state transition to

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment, the number of time saving times in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game (jackpot opportunity time saving state) is all different for each game state at the time of winning. Especially in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the three time-saving states of the jackpot opportunity time-saving state, the ceiling-reaching time-saving state, and the special losing time-saving state are parameters related to the ease of entering the electric chew 12D (normal symbols). Fluctuation time and stop time, open pattern of electric chew 12D) are all common (see FIG. 12), but depending on which is the time saving state triggered, the number of time saving times set based on the jackpot winning is different there is For this reason, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, when viewed from the parameters related to the ease of entering a ball into the electric chew 12D (in other words, the setting related to the ease of entering a ball into the second starting port 12), one time reduction is achieved. Since only the state is provided, it is possible to simply configure the control processing of the time saving state, and increase the setting variation of the number of time saving times after a big win game compared to the configuration that does not change the number of time saving times according to the trigger of the time saving state. It is possible. Further, since the number of setting variations of the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is increased, the player's interest in the winning timing of the jackpot can be heightened, and an improvement in the interest in the game can be expected. In other words, depending on the timing at which the jackpot is won (depending on which game state the jackpot is won), the profit given to the player increases or decreases. It is possible to increase the interest of people, and the improvement of amusement interest can be expected.

Further, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, when winning the losing pattern B based on the lottery of the special figure 1, or winning the losing pattern D based on the lottery of the special figure 2 In this case, if the game state at the time of winning is neither a high probability state nor a ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, it is set to a special loss opportunity time saving state. The number of time saving times in the special loss opportunity time saving state differs depending on the game state at the time of winning. That is, if the gaming state at the time of winning is a low-probability short-time state, the number of times of short-time is set to a special loss opportunity short-time state of 50 times. In addition, if the game state at the time of winning is a low probability state and a jackpot opportunity time saving state, the number of times of time saving is set to a special loss opportunity time saving state of 210 times. In addition, if the game state at the time of winning is a low probability state and a special loss opportunity time saving state, the number of times of time saving is set to a special loss opportunity time saving state of 120 times. In this way, in this form, even during the jackpot opportunity time saving state or during the special loss opportunity time saving state, if a special loss is drawn, a special loss opportunity time saving state based on the special loss is newly set do.

In the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the number of times of time saving in the time saving state based on the special loss (special loss opportunity time saving state) differs for each game state at the time of winning. In particular, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the jackpot trigger time reduction state and the special loss trigger time reduction state are parameters related to the ease of entering the electric chew 12D (fluctuation time and stop time of normal symbols, electric chew 12D Open patterns) are all common (see FIG. 12), but depending on which is the time saving state triggered, the number of time saving times set based on the special loss is different. For this reason, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the control processing of the time saving state can be configured simply compared to the configuration of providing a plurality of types of time saving states with different parameters related to the ease of entering the ball into the electric chew 12D. While being able to do it, it is possible to increase the setting variation of the number of times of time saving according to the special loss compared to the configuration that does not change the number of times of time saving according to the opportunity of the time saving state. And, by increasing the setting variations of the number of time reductions according to the special loss, the player's interest in the timing of drawing the special loss can be heightened, and an improvement in the amusement of the game can be expected. In other words, depending on when the special loss is drawn (depending on which game state the special loss is drawn), the profit given to the player increases or decreases, so the game for the timing of drawing the special loss It is possible to increase the interest of people, and it is expected that the interest in games will improve.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment may be controlled to a high-accuracy non-time-saving state, which was not controlled. FIG. 48 is a special figure variation pattern determination table in the high probability non-time saving state in the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 48, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the high probability non-working time saving state, when winning a special loss (losing pattern B, losing pattern D) and normal losing (losing pattern A, losing pattern C) A common special figure variation pattern is selected in the case of winning. In other words, in a high-probability non-time-saving state, special losses are treated in the same way as normal losses. In addition, regarding the selection of the special figure variation pattern other than the special loss, it is the same as the selection of the special figure variation pattern in the low probability non-time saving state (see FIG. 13).

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the jackpot opportunity time saving state and when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the ceiling reaching trigger time saving state, the subsequent jackpot The number of times of time saving in the opportunity time saving state changes (see FIG. 46). Therefore, interest in the timing of drawing the jackpot pattern is heightened, and a new interest can be provided.

Especially according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, it is better to draw the jackpot pattern in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state than to draw the jackpot pattern in the low probability state and the jackpot opportunity time saving state. It is possible to provide a new game property that the number of times of time saving is increased, which is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 46). In addition, it is more advantageous for the player to draw the jackpot pattern in the high probability state and the jackpot trigger time reduction state than to draw the jackpot pattern in the ceiling reach trigger time reduction state because the number of times of the jackpot trigger time reduction state after that is larger. It is possible to provide a new game property that becomes.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the special losing trigger time reduction state based on the special losing patterns (losing pattern B, losing pattern D), and when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the ceiling reaching trigger time saving state is stopped, the number of time saving times in the subsequent jackpot opportunity time saving state changes (see FIG. 46). Therefore, interest in the timing of drawing the jackpot pattern is heightened, and new interest can be provided.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, it is better to draw a jackpot pattern in a special losing opportunity time reduction state based on a special losing pattern (losing pattern B, losing pattern D). It is possible to provide a new game property that the number of time saving times in the subsequent jackpot opportunity time saving state increases, which is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 46).

Further, according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the jackpot opportunity time saving state, and when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the special loss trigger time saving state, in the subsequent jackpot opportunity time saving state The number of times of shortening working hours changes (see FIG. 46). Therefore, interest in the timing of drawing the jackpot pattern is heightened, and a new interest can be provided.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, it is better to draw the jackpot pattern in the special loss opportunity short time state than to draw the jackpot pattern in the low probability state and the jackpot opportunity short time state. It is possible to provide a new game property that the number of times of time saving is increased, which is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 46). In addition, it is more advantageous for the player to draw the jackpot pattern in the high probability state and the jackpot trigger time reduction state than to draw the jackpot pattern in the special loss trigger time reduction state because the number of times of the jackpot trigger time reduction state after that is larger. It is possible to provide a new game property that becomes.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the setting related to the ease of entering the second start port 12 in the jackpot opportunity time saving state, the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, and the special loss opportunity time saving state (normal pattern fluctuation time, stop time, electric chew open pattern, etc.) are the same (see FIG. 12). Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control processing of the time-saving state compared to the configuration in which the setting related to the ease of entering the second starting port 12 is different for each type of time-saving state, and the processing load is increased. can be suppressed.

In addition, according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the jackpot opportunity short time state, when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the ceiling reaching trigger time short state, and in the special loss trigger time short state jackpot pattern is stopped, the number of time saving times in the subsequent jackpot opportunity time saving state changes (see FIG. 46). Therefore, interest in the timing of attracting the jackpot pattern is particularly heightened, and a new game amusement can be provided that makes the player conscious of whether it is in a time-reduction state with a big win opportunity, a time-reduction state with a ceiling-reaching opportunity, or a special losing-time-reduction state.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, in the low probability state, rather than the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time saving state, in the time saving state triggered by other than the jackpot (special loss opportunity time saving state, ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) The big win is advantageous for the player in terms of the number of time reductions in the subsequent time reduction state (see FIG. 46). Therefore, the significance of drawing a special loss or reaching the ceiling is enhanced, and the game machine does not easily lose interest in the game even in a game situation where the original game purpose of the pachinko game machine, which is to draw a jackpot, cannot be achieved. It is possible to

In the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, when the jackpot pattern or special losing pattern (losing pattern B, losing pattern D) is stopped in the pattern timing short state (big hit timing short state, special losing timing short state), It can also be said that the number of time saving times in the subsequent jackpot opportunity time saving state changes depending on the case where the jackpot pattern is stopped in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state (see FIGS. 46 and 47). In addition, the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment is controlled without going through the jackpot game when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the specific privilege game state (jackpot timing short state) controlled according to the end of the jackpot game. When the jackpot pattern is stopped in the non-specific privilege gaming state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state), the number of times of time saving in the subsequent jackpot opportunity time saving state changes (see FIGS. 46 and 47). , can also be said.

In the third embodiment, the number of times of the jackpot opportunity time saving state (also referred to as "first jackpot opportunity time saving state") based on the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time saving state, and the jackpot opportunity time saving state based on the jackpot in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state (Also referred to as "second jackpot trigger time reduction state") is different, but the jackpot trigger time reduction state (also referred to as "third jackpot trigger time reduction state") based on the jackpot in the special loss trigger time reduction state The number of times of time saving may be the same as the number of times of time saving in the first jackpot opportunity time saving state, or the same as the second jackpot opportunity time saving number of times. Also, in the third embodiment, the number of time saving times in the second jackpot opportunity time saving state and the number of time saving times in the third jackpot opportunity time saving state are different, but the number of time saving times in the first jackpot opportunity time saving state is the second It may be the same as the number of times of time saving in the big hit opportunity time saving state, or the same as the number of time saving times of the third jackpot opportunity. Also, in the third embodiment, the number of time saving times in the first jackpot opportunity time saving state and the number of time saving times in the third jackpot opportunity time saving state are different, but the number of time saving times in the second jackpot opportunity time saving state is the first It may be the same as the number of times of time saving in the big hit opportunity time saving state, or the same as the number of time saving times of the third jackpot opportunity.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the number of time saving times (180 times) set when winning non-probable variable patterns (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) in a low probability state and a special loss opportunity time saving state , The number of time saving times (210 times) set when non-probability variable patterns (big win pattern A, big win pattern C) are won in a high probability state and a big win opportunity time saving state is set larger. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, the time saving number of times (210 times) set when winning the non-probable variable pattern (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) in the low probability state and special loss opportunity time saving state may be larger than the number of time saving times (180 times) set when non-probability variable patterns (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) are won in a high probability state and a jackpot opportunity time saving state.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, than the number of times of shortening time (300 times) set when winning the probability variable pattern (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) in the low probability state and special loss opportunity time saving state, The number of time saving times (10000 times, that is, substantially until the next time) set when winning variable probability patterns (big winning pattern B, big winning pattern D) in a high probability state and a big winning opportunity short working time state is configured to be larger. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, the number of time reductions set when winning a probability variable pattern (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) in a low probability state and a special loss opportunity time reduction state (10000 times, that is, the next time ) may be larger than the number of times of shortening of working hours (300 times) which is set when winning probability variable patterns (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) in a high-probability state and a jackpot opportunity time-saving state.

That is, regardless of whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state, the jackpot in the special loss opportunity time saving state is more advantageous than the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity time saving state in terms of setting the number of subsequent time saving times. You may If configured in this manner, regardless of whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state, the special loss opportunity short-time state is advantageous for the player, so the game for whether or not a special loss can be drawn. It is possible to further increase the interest of people.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, than the number of times of time reduction (30 times) set when winning the non-variable pattern (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) in the low probability state and jackpot opportunity time reduction state, In a low probability state and a special loss opportunity time saving state, the number of time saving times (180 times) set when winning a non-probability variable pattern (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) is set to be larger. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50, the time saving number of times (180 times) set when winning the non-variable pattern (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) in the low probability state and jackpot opportunity time saving state is better. , It may be configured to be larger than the number of times of time saving (30 times) set when non-probability variable patterns (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) are won in the low probability state and special loss opportunity time saving state.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine of the third embodiment, the time saving number of times (100 times) set when winning the probability variable pattern (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) in the low probability state and the jackpot opportunity time saving state is lower than The number of times of time reduction (300 times) set when winning a probability variable pattern (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) in a probability state and a special loss opportunity time reduction state is set larger. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50, the time saving number of times (300 times) set when winning the probability variable pattern (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) in the low probability state and the jackpot opportunity time saving state is more It may be configured to be larger than the number of times of time reduction (100 times) set when winning a probability variable pattern (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) in a low probability state and a special loss opportunity time reduction state.

That is, regardless of whether it is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity short-time state is more advantageous than the jackpot in the special loss-fighting time-shortening state in terms of setting the number of times of time saving after that. You may With this configuration, regardless of whether it is a low-probability state or a high-probability state, the case of the jackpot opportunity short-time state is advantageous for the player, so the player's question about whether or not the jackpot can be drawn. More interest is possible.

It should be noted that according to the pachinko game machine of the modification shown in FIG. 50, it is better to allocate the jackpot pattern in the jackpot timing reduction state than to allocate the jackpot pattern in the ceiling reaching timing reduction state. is increased, which is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 50). Further, according to the pachinko game machine of the modified example shown in FIG. 50, it is better to draw the jackpot pattern in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state than to draw the jackpot pattern in the special loss opportunity time saving state. It is possible to provide a new playability that the number of times increases and is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 50). Moreover, according to the pachinko game machine of the modified example shown in FIG. is increased, which is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 50).

Also, according to the pachinko game machine of the modified example shown in FIG. 50, the jackpot in the jackpot opportunity short-time state is higher than the jackpot in the time-saving state (special loss opportunity short-time state, ceiling reaching opportunity short-time state) triggered by other than the jackpot. , it is advantageous for the player in terms of the number of time reductions in the subsequent time reduction state (see FIG. 50). Therefore, it is possible to increase the significance of the original game purpose of the pachinko gaming machine, which is to draw a big win.

In addition, in the third embodiment and its modified example, even if the special losing pattern is drawn during the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, it may be configured to shift to the special losing opportunity time saving state. In this case, a special losing opportunity time-saving state based on drawing a special losing time-saving state and a special losing time-saving state based on drawing a special losing time-saving state during the ceiling reaching time-saving state. It is good also as composition with which the number of times differs.

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In the above-described first embodiment, the maximum number of times of time saving in the case of being controlled to the time saving state based on the jackpot winning is 300 times, which is the same as the ceiling number of times. For this reason, before the time saving number of times in the jackpot opportunity time saving state becomes 0, the ceiling is not reached (the value of the ceiling counter becomes 0). However, as the time saving number of times when it is controlled to the time saving state based on the jackpot election, it may be configured to set the number of times (for example, 400 times) exceeding the ceiling number of times (300 times). Specifically, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the number of time reductions in the jackpot opportunity time reduction state based on the jackpot symbol A may be set to 400 times. In the case of this configuration, as shown in FIG. 51, the number of times of time saving in the jackpot opportunity time saving state reaches the ceiling before reaching 0 times. It will shift to the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state. Such a configuration can be said to be a configuration in which the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state is prioritized over the jackpot opportunity time saving state. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the significance of the ceiling-reaching time-saving state in terms of game characteristics, since a control opportunity to the ceiling-reaching time-saving state is ensured.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, it is configured as a so-called ST machine (a game machine that cuts the number of times in a high probability state), and in the third embodiment, a so-called variable loop machine (when shifting to a high probability state) Although it is configured as a game machine in which a high probability state continues until a big hit, it may be configured as a type of game machine other than an ST machine or a probability variable loop machine. For example, it may be configured as a so-called "1 type 2 type mixing machine" capable of executing a jackpot game based on the fact that a game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning hole. Also, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called "symbol probability changer" in which whether or not to be controlled to a high probability state is determined depending on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may be a so-called "V probability changer" in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on passage through the area.

In the first and second embodiments, the number of times of time saving of the probability variation pattern (jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern D) was set to 160 times according to the probability variation number, but the non-probability variation pattern (jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern C) The number of times may be the same as the number of times of shortening of working hours.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the ceiling number of times can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the types and distribution ratios of each jackpot symbol and each losing symbol can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, in each of the above embodiments, the number of times of reduction in working hours can be changed as appropriate within the scope of satisfying the significance of various inventions.

In each of the above-described embodiments, regarding the setting related to the ease of entering the second starting port 12, only the jackpot timing reduction state has a different configuration from the ceiling reaching timing reduction state and the special losing timing reduction state. Only the arrival opportunity short-time state has a different configuration from the jackpot opportunity short-time state and special loss opportunity short-time state. good too. In this case, for the time saving state in which the setting related to the ease of entering the second starting port 12 is different from the other, it may be configured to make it easier to enter the second starting port 12 than in other time saving states. A difficult configuration may be used. In addition, if it is not considered to simplify the control processing of the time saving state, it is easy to enter the second start port 12 in the jackpot opportunity time saving state, the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, and the special loss opportunity time saving state. may have different settings.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the pattern opportunity privilege game state (jackpot) based on the fact that a specific pattern (jackpot pattern, special losing pattern) is stopped in the non-privilege game state (non-time saving state) Trigger time saving state, special loss trigger time saving state) was set to 300 times, which is the same as the specific number of times (ceiling number), but if the value is such that the pattern opportunity privilege game state continues until the ceiling is reached, For example, it may not be the same value as the ceiling count, such as 350 times or 400 times.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, control to the pattern opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state) based on the fact that a specific pattern (big hit pattern) is stopped in the number of times opportunity privilege game state (ceiling opportunity time saving state) The number of times of time saving when it is done is set to 300 times, which is the same as the specific number of times (ceiling number), but if the value is such that the pattern opportunity privilege game state continues until the next ceiling is reached, for example, 350 times, 400 times, etc., ceiling number of times does not have to be the same value as

In the above-described second embodiment, the pattern opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special losing opportunity time saving state) is based on the fact that a specific pattern (big hit pattern, special losing pattern) is stopped. The number of time reductions when controlled to the state (jackpot trigger time reduction state, special loss trigger time reduction state) was set to 300 times, which is the same as the specific number of times (ceiling number), but the value is such that the pattern trigger privilege game state continues until the ceiling is reached. If so, it may not be the same value as the ceiling count, such as 350 times or 400 times.

In the above-described first and second embodiments, even when the jackpot pattern (for example, the jackpot pattern A) is stopped in the non-privilege gaming state (non-time-saving state), the special pattern (for example, the losing pattern B) is stopped. In this case, the time saving state continues until the ceiling is reached, but the time saving state continues until the ceiling is reached only when the jackpot pattern (for example, jackpot pattern A) is stopped in the non-privilege game state (non-time saving state). Alternatively, the time saving state may continue until reaching the ceiling only when the special pattern (for example, the losing pattern B) is stopped in the non-privilege game state (non-time saving state).

In the above-described first embodiment, in the jackpot opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state) or special symbol opportunity privilege game state (special losing opportunity time saving state), even if the jackpot design (for example, jackpot design C) is stopped Even when the special pattern (for example, the lost pattern D) is stopped, the time saving state is configured not to continue until the ceiling is reached, but the time saving state continues until the ceiling is reached only when the jackpot pattern (for example, the jackpot pattern C) is stopped. Alternatively, it may be configured so that the time saving state does not continue until reaching the ceiling only when the special symbol (for example, the missing symbol D) is stopped.

In the above-described second embodiment, in the jackpot opportunity privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity time saving state) or special symbol opportunity privilege gaming state (special losing opportunity time saving state), even if the jackpot design (for example, jackpot design C) is stopped Even when the special pattern (for example, the lost pattern D) is stopped, the time saving state continues until the ceiling is reached, but only when the big winning pattern (for example, the big winning pattern C) is stopped, the time saving state continues until the ceiling is reached. Alternatively, it may be configured so that the time saving state continues until reaching the ceiling only when the special symbol (for example, the missing symbol D) is stopped.

Moreover, in each of the above-described embodiments, the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 are configured to be able to win a big hit. On the other hand, the lottery result of the special figure 1 may not include the big hit, but the lottery result of the special figure 2 may include the big hit. In this case, in the game in the non-time-saving state mainly for the lottery of the special figure 1, first, based on the lottery of the special figure 1, it aims to win a special loss (for example, the losing pattern B). Then, when a special loss is drawn in a non-time saving state, a predetermined number of times of time saving (for example, 30 times) is shifted to a special loss opportunity time saving state (first time saving state), but during this special loss opportunity time saving state When a jackpot (for example, a jackpot pattern C) is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 2, the number of times of time reduction (for example, 100 times) larger than the predetermined number of times of time reduction is shifted to a jackpot trigger time reduction state (second time reduction state). good too. And further in this case, based on the jackpot (for example, the jackpot pattern C) based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the jackpot opportunity time-saving state, the number of times of time saving (for example, 300 times) to the jackpot opportunity time-saving state (third time-saving state) It is good also as a structure which transfers. With this configuration, even if the lottery result of the special figure 1 is not included in the big win, the pattern (special losing pattern, jackpot pattern) that triggers the control of the time saving state is used to gradually make the game more advantageous to the player. It is possible to realize a game property in which the game can be progressed to a difficult situation.

In each of the above embodiments, a certain amount of prize balls (at least 4R worth of prize balls) can be obtained in both the jackpot based on the lottery of special figure 1 and the jackpot based on the lottery of special figure 2. On the other hand, in the jackpot (for example, jackpot pattern A) based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the prize balls cannot be obtained substantially, but the predetermined number of times of time saving (for example, 30 times) is shifted to the jackpot opportunity time saving state. It may be configured as In the case of this configuration, when a special loss (for example, a loss pattern D) is drawn based on the lottery of the special figure 2 in the jackpot opportunity time saving state (first time saving state), the time saving is greater than the predetermined number of times of time saving. It is good to have a configuration to shift to a special loss opportunity time saving state (second time saving state) of the number of times (for example, 100 times). And further in this case, based on the special loss (for example, loss pattern D) based on the special drawing 2 lottery in the special loss opportunity time saving state (for example, 300 times) special loss opportunity time saving state (third time saving state). With this configuration, even if the lottery result of the special figure 1 does not include a jackpot that can obtain a certain amount of prize balls, using the pattern (special losing pattern, jackpot pattern) that triggers the control of the time saving state, It is possible to realize a game property in which the game is gradually progressed to a situation advantageous to the player. In addition, in the game machine of this configuration, if the winning probability of the special loss in the lottery of the special figure 2 is higher than the jackpot winning probability in the non-time-saving state, it becomes easier to shift from the second time-saving state to the third time-saving state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game with a strong sense of anticipation for progress to the third time-saving state. On the other hand, if the probability of winning a special loss in the special drawing 2 lottery is lower than the probability of winning a jackpot in a non-time saving state, it will be difficult to shift from the second time saving state to the third time saving state. It can provide playability.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of determination using the jackpot random number is a loss, and the result of determination using the symbol type random number is a special loss (losing symbol B, losing symbol D), a big winning game is executed. It was configured to control in a time-saving state. On the other hand, a random number (time-saving random number) for the lottery (time-saving lottery) for whether or not to control the time-saving state is separately acquired, and before the start of the variable display of the special symbols, time-saving random numbers are used to shorten the time. It is good also as composition which performs lottery (judgment of whether to make it into a time-saving state). In this case, the time-saving lottery may be performed before or after the determination of whether or not it is a big hit. Moreover, when setting it as the structure which performs a time-saving lottery, it is good also as a structure which replaces with a time-saving random number and performs a time-saving lottery using a jackpot random number or a symbol classification random number.

Also, in the above form, the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols in the time saving state (time saving number of times) is the total upper limit that is counted even if the variable display of special figure 1 is performed even if the variable display of special figure 2 is performed Although it was the number of executions, apart from this total upper limit execution number, special figure 1 upper limit number of executions for which only the variation display of special figure 1 is counted, and special figure 2 for which only the variation display of special figure 2 is counted An upper limit number of times of execution may be provided, and the time saving state may be terminated when any number of times is satisfied. In addition, special figure 1 upper limit execution frequency and special figure 2 upper limit execution frequency can be set to a value different from the total upper limit execution frequency. In addition, without providing the total upper limit number of executions, a special figure 1 upper limit number of executions and a special number 2 upper limit number of executions are provided, and when any number of times is satisfied, the time saving state ends, or special figure 2 Only an upper limit number of times of execution may be provided, and when this number of times is satisfied, the time saving state may be terminated. When the special figure 1 upper limit execution count and the special figure 2 upper limit execution count are provided, these upper limit execution counts are configured to be set to different values according to the game state at the time of winning, as with the total upper limit execution count. may

Further, in the above-described form, when the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 2 than when the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery of the special figure 1, the benefits that the player can acquire are higher. Although the larger configuration is used, it may be the same or vice versa. In addition, the benefits that the player can acquire include the amount of prize balls that can be acquired in the jackpot game, various settings related to the game state after the jackpot game (whether to be controlled to a high probability state or a time saving state, The number of times of working hours when it is controlled to the working hour saving state, etc.) is included.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display unit that performs the variable effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (the display screen 50a of the image display device 50), but it may be configured by each display screen of two or more display devices. good. For example, in a configuration having a sub-display device in addition to the image display device 50 as the main display device, the display screen of the main display device performs a variable effect of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the sub-display device performs a variable effect. It may be constructed such that the small patterns KZ1, KZ2 and KZ3 are displayed on the display screen. A touch panel comprising a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the game machine frame 2, and the liquid crystal display device of this touch panel may be used as a sub-display device.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as the random numbers (determination information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. Based on the obtained random number, whether or not the winning pattern is a big hit, the type of the big winning pattern or the losing pattern, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

10. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for inventions A1 to A8 below. Invention B is a general term for inventions B1 to B8 below. Invention C is a general term for inventions C1 to C5 below. Invention D is a general term for inventions D1 to D5 below.

Invention A1:
Symbol variation means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing processing related to special symbol variation) for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined identification symbol (special symbol);
In a privilege game state (time-saving state) in which a game ball easily enters the variable start port (second start port 12), the number of executions of the symbol variation in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number (time-saving number of times). A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 that performs processing related to control of the game state) that can be controlled up to
In the bonus game state,
Symbol opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) controlled based on the identification pattern being stopped with a specific pattern (big hit pattern, special losing pattern);
A number of times trigger privilege game state (ceiling trigger time reduction state) controlled based on the number of executions of the symbol variation reaching a specific number of times (ceiling number, for example, 300 times),
The upper limit number of times is controlled based on the fact that the specific symbol is stopped in the pattern opportunity privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special losing opportunity time saving state) The symbol opportunity privilege game state and the number of times opportunity Different from the symbol opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the specific symbol being stopped in the privilege game state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) (FIGS. 46, 47, 49, 50, 8 , FIGS. 9, 42, and 43).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the specific symbols are stopped in the pattern opportunity privilege game state and when the specific symbols are stopped in the number of times opportunity privilege game state, the symbols in the pattern opportunity privilege game state after that. Since the upper limit number of fluctuations changes, interest in the timing at which the specific symbols are stopped is heightened, and a new game interest can be provided.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
As the specific symbols, there are jackpot symbols that trigger the execution of a special game (jackpot game) that is advantageous to the player,
The upper limit number of times is controlled after the end of the special game based on the fact that the jackpot pattern is stopped in the pattern trigger privilege game state (jackpot trigger time reduction state) based on the jackpot pattern. In the pattern trigger privilege game state. Based on the fact that the jackpot pattern is stopped in a certain first symbol opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state based on the big win in the jackpot opportunity short time state) and the number of times opportunity privilege game state (ceiling reaching opportunity short time state) The second symbol opportunity privilege game state which is the symbol opportunity privilege game state that is controlled after the end of the special game (the jackpot opportunity time saving state based on the jackpot in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) is different (FIG. 46, FIG. 49, FIG. 50, FIG. 8, and FIG. 42).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the jackpot symbols are stopped in the pattern trigger privilege game state based on the jackpot patterns and when the jackpot patterns are stopped in the number trigger privilege game state, the pattern trigger privilege game state after that. Since the upper limit number of pattern fluctuations in 2 is changed, interest in the timing of drawing the jackpot pattern is heightened, and a new interest can be provided. In particular, it is possible to provide a new game amusement that makes the player aware of whether it is in the symbol opportunity privilege game state based on the jackpot symbol or in the number of times opportunity privilege game state.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
A gaming machine, wherein the upper limit number of times is greater in the first symbol opportunity privilege game state than in the second symbol opportunity privilege game state (see FIGS. 50 and 42).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the upper limit number of times of the bonus game state is larger when the jackpot pattern is drawn in the pattern opportunity privilege game state based on the jackpot pattern than when the jackpot pattern is drawn in the number trigger privilege game state. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property that is advantageous to the player.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
A gaming machine, wherein the upper limit number of times is smaller in the first symbol opportunity privilege game state than in the second symbol opportunity privilege game state (see FIGS. 46, 49 and 8).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the upper limit number of subsequent privilege game states is larger when the jackpot symbols are drawn in the number of times trigger privilege game state than when the jackpot symbols are drawn in the symbol opportunity privilege game state based on the jackpot symbols. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property that is advantageous to the player.

Invention A5:
As the specific symbols, there are a jackpot pattern that triggers execution of a special game advantageous to the player, and a special pattern (special losing pattern) different from the jackpot pattern,
The upper limit number of times is the symbol opportunity privilege game state controlled after the end of the special game based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is stopped in the symbol opportunity privilege game state (special loss opportunity short time state) based on the special symbol. The jackpot pattern is stopped in the third symbol opportunity privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity short time state based on the big hit during the special losing opportunity short time state) and the number of times opportunity privilege game state (ceiling reaching opportunity short time state) The second symbol opportunity privilege game state (the jackpot opportunity time saving state based on the jackpot in the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) which is the pattern opportunity privilege game state controlled after the special game is completed based on (Fig. 46 , FIGS. 49, 50, 8 and 42).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the pattern trigger privilege game state based on the special pattern and when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the number trigger privilege game state, the subsequent pattern trigger privilege game state. Since the upper limit number of pattern fluctuations in the game is changed, interest in the timing of drawing the jackpot pattern is heightened, and a new interest can be provided. In particular, it is possible to provide a new game amusement that makes the player aware of whether it is in the pattern opportunity privilege game state based on the special symbols or in the number of times opportunity privilege game state.

Invention A6:
The gaming machine according to Invention A5,
A gaming machine, wherein the upper limit number of times is greater in the third symbol opportunity privilege game state than in the second symbol opportunity privilege game state (see FIGS. 46, 49 and 42).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the upper limit number of subsequent privilege game states is larger when the jackpot symbols are drawn in the pattern opportunity privilege game state based on the special symbols than when the jackpot symbols are drawn in the number-opportunity privilege game state. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property that is advantageous to the player.

Invention A7:
The gaming machine according to Invention A5,
A gaming machine, wherein the upper limit number of times is smaller in the third symbol opportunity privilege game state than in the second symbol opportunity privilege game state (see FIGS. 50 and 8).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the upper limit number of subsequent privilege game states is larger when the jackpot symbols are drawn in the number-of-times privilege game state than when the jackpot symbols are drawn in the symbol opportunity privilege game state based on the special symbols. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property that is advantageous to the player.

Invention A8:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A7,
Settings related to the ease of entering the variable starter in the pattern opportunity privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity short-time state, special loss opportunity short-time state), and the variable in the number of times opportunity privilege gaming state (ceiling-reaching opportunity short-time state) A game machine characterized by having the same setting as the ease of entering a ball into a starting hole (see FIG. 12).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the pattern-triggered privilege game state and the number-triggered privilege game state have the same setting regarding the easiness of entering a ball into the variable starting port, the easiness of entering a ball into the variable starting port is the same. It is possible to simplify the control processing of the privilege game state and suppress an increase in the processing load as compared with a configuration in which a plurality of settings are provided.

Invention B1:
Symbol variation means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing processing related to special symbol variation) for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined identification symbol (special symbol);
Special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing processing related to execution of the jackpot game) for executing a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player when the identification pattern is stopped as a jackpot pattern;
In a privilege game state (time-saving state) in which a game ball easily enters the variable start port (second start port 12), the number of executions of the symbol variation in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit number (time-saving number of times). A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 that performs processing related to control of the game state) that can be controlled up to
In the bonus game state,
A specific privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short-time state) that is controlled according to the end of the special game,
A non-specific privilege game state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) that is controlled without going through the special game is included,
The upper limit number of times is the specific privilege gaming state controlled based on the fact that the jackpot pattern is stopped in the specific privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity short time state) and the non-specific privilege gaming state (ceiling reaching opportunity time short state) , special loss opportunity short-time state), which is different from the specific privilege game state that is controlled based on the stop of the jackpot symbol (see FIGS. 46, 49, and 50). Pachinko machine of 3 embodiments).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of the special game, and in the non-specific privilege game state controlled without going through the special game, the jackpot pattern Since the upper limit number of pattern fluctuations in the subsequent specific privilege game state changes depending on when is stopped, interest in the timing of stopping the jackpot pattern is heightened, and new game interest can be provided.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
As the non-specific privilege game state, the special game is performed based on the fact that the number of times of the symbol variation continuously executed without stopping the jackpot symbol reaches a specific number of times (ceiling number of times, for example, 300 times). There is a first non-specific privilege game state (ceiling reaching trigger time reduction state) that is controlled without passing,
The upper limit number of times is the first specific privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state) that is the specific privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the jackpot pattern is stopped in the specific privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state) A jackpot opportunity short time state based on a middle jackpot), and the specific privilege game state controlled based on the stop of the jackpot pattern in the first non-specific privilege game state (ceiling-reach opportunity short time state). A game machine characterized in that it differs from the second specific privilege game state (a jackpot opportunity time-saving state based on a jackpot during the ceiling reaching opportunity time-saving state) (see FIGS. 46, 49, and 50).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of the special game, and when the number of pattern fluctuations reaches the specific number of times, the special game is started. Since the upper limit number of pattern fluctuations in the subsequent specific privilege game state changes between when the jackpot symbols are stopped in the first non-specified privilege game state which is controlled without passing through, the timing of drawing the jackpot symbols is different. Interest is heightened and new interests can be provided. In particular, a new feature that makes you aware of whether it is in a specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of a special game or in a first non-specific privilege game state controlled based on the number of times of pattern fluctuation reaching a specific number It is possible to provide a variety of game interests.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
A gaming machine, wherein the upper limit number of times is greater in the first specific privilege game state than in the second specific privilege game state (see FIG. 50).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the person who draws the jackpot pattern in the specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of the special game is controlled based on the number of times of pattern fluctuation reaching the specific number of times. It is possible to provide a new game property that the upper limit number of subsequent privilege game states is increased and advantageous to the player, rather than drawing a big winning pattern in the non-specific privilege game state of 1.例文帳に追加

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
A gaming machine, wherein the upper limit number of times is smaller in the first specific privilege game state than in the second specific privilege game state (see FIGS. 46 and 49).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, rather than drawing a big hit pattern in the specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of the special game, the first control is performed based on the number of pattern fluctuations reaching the specific number of times. It is possible to provide a new playability such that the winning of the jackpot symbols in the non-specific privilege game state increases the upper limit number of subsequent privilege game states, which is advantageous to the player.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
As the non-specific privilege game state, a second non-specific privilege game controlled without going through the special game based on the fact that the identification symbol is stopped with a special symbol (special losing symbol) different from the jackpot symbol There is a state (special loss opportunity short-time state) (see FIG. 47),
The upper limit number of times is the first specific privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state) that is the specific privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the jackpot pattern is stopped in the specific privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state) The special privilege game state controlled based on the stop of the big win symbol in the second non-specific privilege game state (special loss opportunity short time state). A gaming machine characterized in that it differs from the third specific privilege gaming state (a jackpot opportunity short-time state based on a jackpot during a special loss opportunity short-time state) (see FIGS. 46, 49, and 50).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the big winning pattern is stopped in the specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of the special game, and when the special pattern different from the big winning pattern is stopped, the special game is played. Since the upper limit number of symbol fluctuations in the subsequent specific privilege game state changes between the case where the jackpot symbols are stopped in the second non-specific privilege game state controlled without going through, the timing of drawing the jackpot symbols It is possible to increase the interest of people and provide new interests. In particular, it is possible to provide a new game amusement that makes one aware of whether it is in a specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of a special game or in a second non-specific privilege game state based on special symbols different from the jackpot symbols. .

Invention B6:
The gaming machine according to Invention B5,
The gaming machine, wherein the upper limit number of times is greater in the first specific privilege game state than in the third specific privilege game state (see FIG. 50).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the one who draws the big win pattern in the specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of the special game is the second non-specific privilege game state based on the special symbol different from the big win pattern It is possible to provide a new game property that the upper limit number of times of the privilege game state after that is increased, which is advantageous to the player, rather than drawing a big winning pattern.

Invention B7:
The gaming machine according to Invention B5,
A gaming machine, wherein the upper limit number of times is smaller in the first specific privilege game state than in the third specific privilege game state (see FIGS. 46 and 49).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the jackpot is won in the second non-specific privilege game state based on the special symbols different from the jackpot symbols, rather than the jackpot symbols are drawn in the specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of the special game. It is possible to provide a new playability such that if a symbol is drawn, the upper limit number of times of the privilege game state after that is increased, which is advantageous to the player.

Invention B8:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B7,
Settings related to the ease of entering the variable starter in the specific privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity short-time state), and the variable start in the non-specific privilege gaming state (ceiling-reaching opportunity short-time state, special loss opportunity short-time state) A game machine characterized by having the same setting as the ease of entering a ball into the mouth (see FIG. 12).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is easy to enter the variable start hole in the specific privilege game state controlled according to the end of the special game and the non-specific privilege game state controlled without passing through the special game. Since the setting regarding the degree of difficulty is the same, it is possible to simplify the control processing of the privilege game state compared to the configuration having a plurality of settings regarding the ease of entering the ball into the variable start opening, and the increase in the processing load can be reduced. Suppressible.

Invention C1:
Symbol variation means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing processing related to special symbol variation) for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined identification symbol (special symbol);
In the privilege game state (time saving state) in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable start port (second start port 12) than the non-privilege game state (non-time saving state), the number of executions of the symbol variation in the privilege game state A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 that performs processing related to game state control) that can be controlled until a predetermined upper limit number of times (time reduction number of times) is reached,
In the bonus game state,
Symbol opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) controlled based on the identification pattern being stopped with a specific pattern (big hit pattern, special losing pattern);
The number of times of execution of the pattern variation is controlled based on reaching a specific number of times (the number of times of the ceiling, for example, "300").
The upper limit number of times
In the pattern opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the specific pattern (for example, the jackpot pattern C) is stopped in the number of opportunity privilege game state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state), the pattern opportunity privilege game state The number of times of the symbol variation required from the end to the start of the next number-of-times opportunity privilege game state is a predetermined value (eg, "0"). , see FIG. 11(F)),
The symbol opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the specific symbol (for example, the jackpot symbol C, the loss symbol D) is stopped in the symbol opportunity privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special losing opportunity time saving state) Then, a second value in which the number of times of the symbol variation required from the end of the symbol opportunity privilege game state to the start of the next number opportunity privilege game state is a value (for example, "250") larger than the predetermined value. (for example, "50") (see FIGS. 8, 9, 11 (D) and (E)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is better to draw a specific pattern after the number of executions of symbol variation reaches the specific number of times and is controlled to the number-triggered privilege game state. Rather than drawing a specific pattern in the previous pattern opportunity privilege game state, the upper limit number of pattern fluctuations in the subsequent pattern opportunity privilege game state is from the end of the pattern opportunity privilege game state to the next number of times opportunity privilege game state It is advantageous for the player in that the number of remaining symbol variations is set to be small. Therefore, according to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to provide such new game features, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game using the privilege game state.

Invention C2:
Symbol variation means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing processing related to special symbol variation) for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined identification symbol (special symbol);
In the privilege game state (time saving state) in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable start port (second start port 12) than the non-privilege game state (non-time saving state), the number of executions of the symbol variation in the privilege game state A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 that performs processing related to game state control) that can be controlled until a predetermined upper limit number of times (time reduction number of times) is reached,
In the bonus game state,
Symbol opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) controlled based on the identification pattern being stopped with a specific pattern (big hit pattern, special losing pattern);
The number of times of execution of the pattern variation is controlled based on reaching a specific number of times (the number of times of the ceiling, for example, "300").
The upper limit number of times
The symbol opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the specific symbol (for example, the jackpot symbol C, the loss symbol D) is stopped in the symbol opportunity privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special losing opportunity time saving state) Then, a first value (for example, "300") that the number of times of the symbol variation required from the end of the relevant pattern opportunity privilege game state to the start of the next number-of-times-opportunity privilege game state is a predetermined value (for example, "0") ) (see FIGS. 42, 43, and 44 (H) (I)),
In the pattern opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the specific pattern (for example, the jackpot pattern C) is stopped in the number of opportunity privilege game state (ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state), the pattern opportunity privilege game state A second value (for example, "50") is set to a value (for example, "250") larger than the predetermined value (for example, "250") for the number of times of the pattern variation required from the end to the start of the next number-opportunity privilege game state. (see FIGS. 42 and 44(J)) (Pachinko game machine of the second embodiment).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the execution frequency of the symbol variation reaches the specific frequency rather than drawing the specific symbol after the number of symbol variation execution times reaches the specific frequency and is controlled to the frequency-triggered privilege game state. If you draw a specific symbol in the previous symbol opportunity privilege game state, the upper limit number of symbol fluctuations in the subsequent symbol opportunity privilege game state is from the end of the symbol opportunity privilege game state to the next number of times opportunity privilege game state. It is advantageous for the player in that the number of remaining symbol variations is set to be small. Therefore, according to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to provide such new game features, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game using the privilege game state.

Invention C3:
A gaming machine according to Invention C1 or Invention C2,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined value is a value less than ten.

According to the gaming machine of the invention C3, which is dependent on the invention C1, when the number of executions of the symbol variation reaches the specific number of times and is controlled to the number-of-times privilege game state, and then the particular symbol is drawn, the following symbol opportunity is obtained. It is determined that the privilege game state continues until near the next number of times opportunity privilege game state, but when a specific symbol is drawn in the symbol opportunity privilege game state before the number of executions of symbol variation reaches the specified number of times. It is possible to provide a new game property such that the subsequent symbol opportunity privilege game state does not continue until near the next number of times opportunity privilege game state.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention C3, which is dependent on the invention C2, when a specific symbol is drawn in the symbol opportunity privilege game state before the number of symbol fluctuation executions reaches the specific number, the subsequent symbol opportunity privilege game It is confirmed that the state will continue until near the next number of times opportunity privilege game state, but when the number of times of execution of symbol fluctuation reaches a specific number and is controlled to the number of times opportunity privilege game state and then a specific symbol is drawn. can provide a new game property that the subsequent pattern opportunity privilege game state does not continue until near the next number of times opportunity privilege game state.

Invention C4:
The gaming machine according to invention C3,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined value is 0.

According to the gaming machine of the invention C4, which is dependent on the invention C1, when the number of executions of the symbol variation reaches the specific number of times and is controlled to the number-of-times privilege game state, and then the particular symbol is drawn, the following symbol opportunity is obtained. It is confirmed that the privilege game state continues until the next number of times opportunity privilege game state, but if a specific symbol is drawn in the symbol opportunity privilege game state before the number of times of symbol variation execution reaches the specified number, then It is possible to provide a new game property such that the symbol opportunity privilege game state does not continue until the next number of times opportunity privilege game state.

According to the gaming machine of the invention C4 which is dependent on the invention C2, when a specific symbol is drawn in the symbol opportunity privilege game state before the number of times of symbol variation execution reaches the specific number of times, the subsequent symbol opportunity privilege game state is determined to continue until the next number of times privilege game state, but if the number of executions of symbol variation reaches a specific number of times and is controlled to the number of times opportunity privilege game state, then if a specific symbol is drawn, then It is possible to provide a new game property such that the symbol opportunity privilege game state does not continue until the next number of times opportunity privilege game state.

Invention C5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C4,
The upper limit number of times is controlled based on the fact that the specific pattern (for example, the jackpot pattern A, the losing pattern B) is stopped in the non-privilege game state (non-time saving state) In the pattern opportunity privilege game state, the A gaming machine characterized in that it is set to a first value (for example, "300") (see FIGS. 8, 9, 10(B) and 10(C), 42 and 43).

According to the gaming machine of the invention C5, which is dependent on the invention C1, by first drawing the specific symbols in the non-privilege game state, the same upper limit number of times as when the specific symbols are drawn after being controlled to the number-triggered privilege game state. It is possible to provide a new game property such that control can be made to the symbol opportunity privilege game state, and the game progresses with the above-described game property after this.

According to the gaming machine of the invention C5 which is dependent on the invention C2, first, by drawing a specific pattern in the non-privilege game state, the same upper limit number of pattern opportunity privilege games as when the specific pattern is drawn in the pattern opportunity privilege game state are performed. It is possible to provide a new game property in which the state can be controlled and the game progresses with the above-described game property thereafter.

Invention C6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C5,
The game state control means determines whether the game state is the symbol opportunity privilege game state even if the game state is the non-privilege game state when the number of executions of the symbol variation reaches a specific number of times (ceiling number, for example, "300"). A game machine characterized by controlling to the number-of-times opportunity bonus game state (see FIGS. 10, 11(D) and 11(E), FIGS. 26, 28 and 44).

According to the game machine of this configuration, even if the number of executions of symbol variation reaches a specific number in the non-privilege game state as well as in the symbol trigger privilege game state, the game machine is shifted to the number trigger privilege game state. Therefore, it is possible to make the gaming machine more likely to exhibit the above-described game characteristics than the configuration in which the transition to the number-of-times-opportunity game state is not performed during the symbol-opportunity privilege game state.

Invention C7:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions C1 to C6,
As the specific symbols, there are a jackpot pattern that triggers execution of a special game advantageous to the player, and a special pattern (special losing pattern) different from the jackpot pattern,
The game state control means controls to the symbol opportunity privilege game state in accordance with the end of the special game when the jackpot pattern is stopped in the number opportunity privilege game state, while in the number opportunity privilege game state Characterized in that when the special symbols are stopped, the number-of-times opportunity bonus game state is continued (see FIGS. 11(F), 26, 27, 44(J), and 44(K)). game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if special symbols are drawn during the number-of-times-opportunity bonus game state, the state does not shift to the pattern-timing-bonus game state. Compared with the configuration of shifting to the game state, it is easier to secure the period of control to the number-opportunity bonus game state, and it is possible to increase the significance of the number-opportunity bonus game state in the above-described game characteristics.

Invention D1:
Symbol variation means (game control microcomputer 101 for performing processing related to special symbol variation) for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined identification symbol (special symbol);
In the privilege game state (time saving state) in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable start port (second start port 12) than the non-privilege game state (non-time saving state), the number of executions of the symbol variation in the privilege game state A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101 that performs processing related to game state control) that can be controlled until a predetermined upper limit number of times (time reduction number of times) is reached,
In the bonus game state,
Symbol opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) controlled based on the identification pattern being stopped with a specific pattern (big hit pattern, special losing pattern);
The number of times of execution of the pattern variation is controlled based on reaching a specific number of times (the number of times of the ceiling, for example, "300").
When the symbol opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state, special loss opportunity short time state) is controlled based on the specific symbol being stopped in the non-privilege game state, the number of executions of the symbol variation is the above A gaming machine characterized in that the upper limit number of times can be set so that the symbol opportunity privilege game state continues until a specific number of times is reached (see FIG. 10).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when a specific symbol is stopped in the non-privilege game state and is controlled to the symbol opportunity privilege game state, the symbol opportunity privilege game state continues to the number of times opportunity privilege game state. It is possible to provide great playability. Then, in the non-privilege game state, it is possible to increase the player's desire to play the game to draw a specific symbol, and to improve the game interest.

Invention D2:
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
Based on the fact that the specific symbol is stopped in the pattern opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) before being controlled to the number of times opportunity privilege game state ( The pattern opportunity privilege game based on the fact that the specific symbol is stopped in the number of opportunity privilege game state (the ceiling reaching opportunity time saving state) than when it is controlled in the jackpot opportunity time saving state, the special losing opportunity time saving state). A gaming machine characterized in that the upper limit number of times is set to a larger value when the game is controlled to the state (big win opportunity time saving state) (see FIGS. 8, 9 and 36).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, after the specific pattern is stopped in the non-privilege game state and is controlled to the pattern opportunity privilege game state, the number of times opportunity than the specific pattern is drawn during the symbol opportunity privilege game state. It is possible to provide a new playability such that the upper limit number of pattern fluctuations in the privilege game state is set to a large value, which is advantageous to the player, when the specific symbols are drawn after reaching the privilege game state.

Invention D3:
The gaming machine according to Invention D2,
When the number-of-times opportunity privilege gaming state (ceiling-reaching opportunity time-saving state) is controlled to the symbol opportunity privilege gaming state (jackpot opportunity time-saving state) based on the specific pattern being stopped, the pattern variation The symbol opportunity privilege game state continues until the number of times of execution reaches the specific number of times (see FIG. 11 (F)),
Based on the fact that the specific symbol is stopped in the pattern opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) before being controlled to the number of times opportunity privilege game state ( When it is controlled to a jackpot opportunity time saving state, a special loss opportunity time saving state), the symbol opportunity privilege game state may end before the number of executions of the symbol variation reaches the specific number (Fig. 11 ( D) A gaming machine characterized by (see (E)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, after the specific symbols are stopped in the non-privilege game state and controlled to the symbol trigger privilege game state, when the number trigger privilege game state is reached and the specific symbols are drawn, While it is confirmed that the based pattern opportunity privilege game state will continue until the next number opportunity privilege game state, even if a specific symbol is drawn during the symbol opportunity privilege game state before reaching the number opportunity privilege game state, that It is possible to provide a new game property that the symbol opportunity privilege game state based on is terminated without continuing until the next number of times opportunity privilege game state.

Invention D4:
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
The specific symbols include a jackpot symbol that triggers the execution of a special game advantageous to the player, and a special symbol (special losing symbol) different from the jackpot symbol,
The symbol opportunity privilege game state includes a jackpot opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state) based on the stop of the jackpot symbol, and a special symbol opportunity privilege game state (special Loss opportunity short-time state) and
When controlled to the big-hit opportunity privilege game state (big-hit opportunity short-time state) based on the stop of the big-hit symbol in the number-of-times opportunity privilege game state (ceiling-hit opportunity short-time state), execution of the symbol variation The jackpot opportunity privilege game state continues until the number of times reaches the specific number of times (see FIG. 11 (F)),
Based on the fact that the jackpot design is stopped in the jackpot trigger privilege game state (jackpot trigger time reduction state) or the special symbol trigger privilege game state (special loss trigger time reduction state) before being controlled to the number trigger privilege game state When it is controlled to the jackpot opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state), the jackpot opportunity privilege game state may end before the number of executions of the symbol variation reaches the specific number (Figure 11(D)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the non-privilege game state, the specific symbols (jackpot symbol, special symbol) are stopped and controlled to the symbol opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity privilege game state, special symbol opportunity privilege game state). After that, when the jackpot pattern is drawn after reaching the number of times opportunity privilege game state, it is confirmed that the big wins opportunity privilege game state based on that continues to the next number of times opportunity privilege game state, while the number of times opportunity privilege game state is entered. Even if a jackpot pattern is drawn during the previous jackpot opportunity privilege game state or special pattern trigger privilege game state, the jackpot opportunity privilege game state based on that is terminated without continuing until the next number of times opportunity privilege game state. It is possible to provide great playability.

Invention D5:
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
Based on the fact that the specific symbol is stopped in the pattern opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) before being controlled to the number of times opportunity privilege game state ( In the case of being controlled to the jackpot trigger time reduction state, special loss trigger time reduction state), the pattern trigger privilege based on the specific pattern being stopped in the number trigger privilege gaming state (ceiling trigger time shortening state) 42, 43 and 45. A game machine characterized in that the upper limit number is set to a value larger than that in the case of being controlled to a game state (jackpot timing short-time state) (see FIGS. 42, 43 and 45).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, after the specific symbols are stopped in the non-privilege game state and controlled to the symbol opportunity privilege game state, it is better to draw the specific symbols during the symbol opportunity privilege game state. It is possible to provide a new game property that the upper limit number of pattern fluctuations in the privilege game state is set to a value greater than that in which the specific symbols are drawn after reaching the opportunity privilege game state, which is advantageous to the player.

Invention D6:
The gaming machine according to Invention D5,
Based on the fact that the specific symbol is stopped in the pattern opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state) before being controlled to the number of times opportunity privilege game state ( When it is controlled to the jackpot opportunity time saving state, special loss opportunity time saving state), the symbol opportunity privilege game state continues until the number of executions of the symbol variation reaches the specific number (Fig. 44 (H) (I )reference),
When the symbol opportunity privilege game state is controlled based on the specific symbol being stopped in the number opportunity privilege game state, the symbol before the number of executions of the symbol variation reaches the specific number of times. A game machine characterized in that the opportunity privilege game state may end (see FIG. 44(J)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, after the specific pattern is stopped in the non-privilege game state and controlled to the pattern opportunity privilege game state, when the specific pattern is drawn in the pattern opportunity privilege game state, it is based on that. While it is determined that the pattern opportunity privilege game state continues to the next number opportunity privilege game state, even if a specific symbol is drawn after reaching the number opportunity privilege game state, the pattern opportunity privilege game state based on that will be the next. It is possible to provide a new game property in which the game ends without continuing to the privilege game state triggered by the number of times.

Invention D7:
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
The specific symbols include a jackpot symbol that triggers the execution of a special game advantageous to the player, and a special symbol (special losing symbol) different from the jackpot symbol,
The symbol opportunity privilege game state includes a jackpot opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short time state) based on the stop of the jackpot symbol, and a special symbol opportunity privilege game state (special Loss opportunity short-time state) and
Based on the fact that the jackpot design is stopped in the jackpot trigger privilege game state (jackpot trigger time reduction state) or the special symbol trigger privilege game state (special loss trigger time reduction state) before being controlled to the number trigger privilege game state When it is controlled to the jackpot opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity short-time state), the jackpot opportunity privilege game state continues until the number of executions of the symbol variation reaches the specific number (Fig. 44 (H) reference),
When controlled to the big-hit opportunity privilege game state (big-hit opportunity short-time state) based on the stop of the big-hit symbol in the number-of-times opportunity privilege game state (ceiling-hit opportunity short-time state), execution of the symbol variation A gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot opportunity privilege game state may end before the number of times reaches the specific number of times (see FIG. 44(J)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the non-privilege game state, the specific symbols (jackpot symbol, special symbol) are stopped and controlled to the symbol opportunity privilege game state (jackpot opportunity privilege game state, special symbol opportunity privilege game state). After that, when a jackpot pattern is drawn during the jackpot opportunity privilege game state or the special pattern opportunity privilege game state, it is confirmed that the jackpot opportunity privilege game state based on that continues to the next number of times opportunity privilege game state. It is possible to provide a new game property such that even if a jackpot pattern is drawn after reaching the number of times opportunity privilege game state, the big wins opportunity privilege game state based on that does not continue until the next number of times opportunity privilege game state and ends. .

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, on the condition that a game ball enters the start port, whether or not it is a big hit is determined. A big hit judgment to judge is performed. When a big hit determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is performed to notify the result of the big hit determination. In the variable display of the special symbols, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed. And in the gaming machine according to JP-A-2018-88993, after the jackpot game is executed, the game ball is easier to enter than the non-time-saving game state in the openable and closable variable starter time-saving game state (privilege game state) can be However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the enjoyment of the game in a game machine that may enter a game state in which game balls are easier to enter than in a non-time-saving game state.

The above-described invention A is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. and a frequency trigger privilege game state controlled based on the number of executions of symbol fluctuation reaching a specific number, and the upper limit number of symbol fluctuations in the privilege game state is specified in the symbol trigger privilege game state. It is different between the symbol opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the stopping of the symbol and the symbol opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the stopping of a specific symbol in the number of times opportunity privilege game state. They are different in that respect. Thus, the invention A can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provides a function and effect).

In addition, the above-described invention B is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-88993. and a non-specific privilege game state controlled without a special privilege game state, and the upper limit number of symbol fluctuations in the privilege game state is controlled based on the stop of the jackpot symbol in the special privilege game state. , different from the specific privilege game state which is controlled based on the stop of the jackpot symbol in the non-specific privilege game state”. Thus, the invention B can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provides an action and effect).

In addition, the invention C described above provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, "In the privilege game state, the symbol trigger privilege controlled based on the identification symbol being stopped at a specific symbol. A game state and a frequency-triggered privilege game state controlled based on the number of executions of symbol variation reaching a specific number are included, and the upper limit number of symbol variations in the privilege gaming state is the number-triggered privilege gaming state. In the symbol opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the stopping of a specific symbol, the number of symbol fluctuations required from the end of the symbol opportunity privilege game state to the start of the next number opportunity privilege game state is a predetermined value. On the other hand, in the symbol opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the specific symbol being stopped in the symbol opportunity privilege game state, from the end of the symbol opportunity privilege game state to the next The difference is that the number of symbol variations required until the start of the number-triggered privilege game state can be set to a second value that is greater than a predetermined value. Thus, the invention C can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provides an action and effect).

In addition, the invention D described above provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-88993, "In the privilege game state, the symbol trigger privilege controlled based on the identification symbol being stopped at a specific symbol. A game state and a frequency-triggered privilege game state controlled based on the number of executions of symbol variation reaching a specific number are included, and symbols are based on the specific symbols being stopped in the non-privilege game state. When controlled to the opportunity privilege game state, the upper limit number of times can be set so that the symbol opportunity privilege game state continues until the number of times of symbol variation execution reaches a specific number. Thus, the invention D can solve the problem of "improving the interest of the game" (provides an action and effect).

PY1... Pachinko machine 12... Second starting port (variable starting port)
101 ... game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A symbol variation means for performing symbol variation for variably displaying a predetermined identification symbol;
a game state control means capable of controlling a privilege game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the variable starting port until the number of executions of the symbol variation in the privilege game state reaches a predetermined upper limit;
In the bonus game state,
A jackpot opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the identification pattern is stopped in a jackpot pattern;
A special loss opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the fact that the identification symbol is stopped with a special loss symbol different from the jackpot symbol;
and a ceiling reaching opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the number of executions of the pattern variation reaching a specific number of times,
The upper limit number of times is controlled based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is stopped in the jackpot opportunity privilege game state, and the jackpot symbol is stopped in the special loss opportunity privilege game state. The jackpot opportunity privilege game state controlled based on and the jackpot opportunity privilege game state controlled based on the stop of the jackpot symbol in the ceiling reaching opportunity privilege game state. game machine.

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