JP2023015694A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that does not likely to cause waste balls during a big win game.SOLUTION: During a big win game, a determination for the big win is not to be performed. Accordingly, when a reservation upper limit number has been already reached, even if a game ball makes entrance into a start port during the big win game, there may be a case in which the entrance is not stored as an effective reservation. Therefore, the game ball held is to be sent to a third guidance passage by a ball sending member at a longer interval than a time required for the digestion of one single big win game. Thus, it is so configured that a chance for acquiring a second special symbol reservation is to be given after a determination for the big win is performed once and one vacancy is generated in the number of second special symbol reservation. Accordingly, game balls shot by a player are not likely to become waste balls.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

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

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which a jackpot determination is performed when a game ball enters a starting hole, and a jackpot game is performed when the jackpot determination determines a jackpot. A large number of prize balls can be obtained during the jackpot game.
In such a gaming machine, the jackpot determination is not performed each time a game ball enters the starting hole, but an upper limit is set for the number of times the jackpot determination is suspended (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2021-049123 A

In the gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, even if a game ball enters the starting port during a jackpot game, if the number of times of holding the jackpot determination reaches the upper limit, the game ball is a reserved ball. Therefore, the game balls tended to become substantially useless balls.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems in the conventional art, and its object is to provide a gaming machine in which it is difficult for waste balls to occur during a jackpot game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention comprises: a first ball entrance that gives an opportunity to execute a first judgment including a jackpot judgment; a first judging means that executes the first judgment; A gaming machine comprising a jackpot game control means for starting a jackpot game when the result of determination is a jackpot, the second ball inlet disposed upstream of the first ball inlet; A passage area through which a game ball entering the second ball entrance can pass, and a state in which a game ball can enter the first ball entrance or a state in which the game ball cannot enter the first ball entrance, A first opening/closing means that operates to allow a game ball to enter the first ball entrance when the game ball passes through the area; and a game ball can enter the second ball entrance. a second opening/closing means that takes a state or a state in which it is impossible to enter a ball; a passage opening that provides a trigger for executing an open determination as to whether or not to open the second opening/closing means; an open/close determining means that executes the open determination; opening/closing control means for controlling the operation of the second opening/closing means based on the result of the open judgment; and a ball throwing means capable of storing the game balls and throwing the game balls to the passing area at intervals longer than the time required for completing one big winning game.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to generate waste balls during a big win game.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. (a) is a schematic diagram showing how a game ball is accommodated in a ball-feeding member, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing how a game ball is sent out from the ball-feeding member. (a) is a schematic diagram showing how a game ball enters a non-electric starting opening, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing how a game ball is guided toward the discharge opening. It is an explanatory view showing an electrical configuration of a main control board and peripheral devices in blocks. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub-control board and peripheral devices in blocks; (a) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot determination table, (b) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot type determination table, and (c) is an explanatory diagram of a reach determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a special figure variation pattern selection table. 6 is a flowchart of main-side main control processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a V winning detection process. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure variation pattern selection process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 15; FIG. 17 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 16; FIG. It is a flow chart of special design variation processing. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a schematic diagram which shows the mode of transition of a game state. 4 is a timing chart showing opening and closing modes of a general electric movable member; It is a timing chart which shows the operation|movement aspect of each movable member in a very short time state.

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

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

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right side of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can hold it with the right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 4), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the right hand of the player holding the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting lever 4a is for adjusting the shooting strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting stop button 4b is for stopping the shooting of the game ball when the game ball is being shot, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4.例文帳に追加

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball receiving tray Db in the front frame 18, that is, near the left end of the lower side of the front frame 18. - 特許庁In other words, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand. The performance lever 6 has a shape that can be gripped by the left hand, and can be tilted in four directions, up, down, left, and right, in addition to rotating rightwardly or leftwardly. In addition, the production lever 6 is provided with a production lever vibration motor 6c (FIG. 5). The production lever vibrating motor 6c vibrates the production lever 6, and vibrates at a predetermined timing in a period when the operation of the production lever 6 is valid. When the player operates the performance lever 6 during a period when the operation of the performance lever 6 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect lever 6 will be referred to as a lever effect.

The speakers 8 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the presentation.
The performance button 9 is provided in a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper side of the batted ball supply tray Da. In other words, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can press it with the right hand or the left hand. Also, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where it can be pressed with the right hand while the player is operating the effect lever 6 with the left hand. A push-on type button switch, for example, can be adopted as the effect button 9 . The performance button 9 incorporates a performance button vibration motor 9b (Fig. 5) and a performance button lamp 9c (Fig. 5). The production button vibrating motor 9b vibrates the production button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period when the production button 9 is effectively pressed. In this embodiment, the effect button lamp 9c is an LED. The effect button lamp 9c can emit light in a plurality of colors, and when the effect button 9 is pressed while the effect button 9 is being pressed, it lights up or flashes according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light. Let The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted from the effect button lamp 9c.

The performance button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed performance button 9 to the position before the pressing operation, and the performance button 9 is released from the pressed state. Then, the state before the pressing operation is restored by the restoring force of the elastic member. When the player presses the performance button 9 during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 9 will be referred to as a button effect.

A left side lamp Sa is provided on the left side of the front frame 18, and a right side lamp Sb is provided on the right side. A portion of the front frame 18 where the left side lamp Sa and the right side lamp Sb are provided is translucent, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED can emit light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light.

A batted ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) Da is provided at the center lower side of the front frame 18 . The hit ball supply tray Da stores game balls paid out from the rental ball payout device 80 (FIG. 4) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 4), or stores game balls to be supplied to the shooting device 90 (FIG. 4). It is for A surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) Db is provided below the hit ball supply tray Da in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball receiving tray Db stores game balls exceeding the number of game balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray Da.

Also, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7. - 特許庁
The game board 2 is arranged substantially in the center of the pachinko game machine 1, that is, at a position substantially facing the player's face. The front side of the board surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. - 特許庁The effect display device 7 is arranged behind the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2. - 特許庁

A game area 3 in which game balls flow down (roll) is formed on the board surface of the game board 2 . The game area 3 has a left game area 3L formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7 and a right game area 3R formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7 . A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the board surface of the game board 2 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball. LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2, and in FIG. 5, these LEDs are collectively indicated as "board lamps 2a". Each LED that constitutes the board lamp 2a can emit light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light.

The game board 2 includes a fixed winning device 10, a gate 12 (corresponding to a passage port), a general winning port 13, a center decorative body 14, a movable body 15, a rail member 17, and a normal variable winning device (electric tube). ) 20 , a first big winning device 30 (corresponding to a big winning device), a second big winning device 40 (corresponding to a special winning device), and indicators 50 .

The fixed winning device 10 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 2 . The fixed prize-winning device 10 has a first starting port 11 (corresponding to an open ball-entry port) into which game balls can enter (win) one by one. The first starting port 11 is always open, and the probability that a game ball enters the first starting port 11 does not substantially change. The gate 12 is arranged in the right game area 3R, and is configured so that game balls flowing down the right game area 3R can pass through. The general winning opening 13 is arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11 in the left gaming area 3L.

The normal variable winning device 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2(a), (b) and FIGS. 3(a), (b).
A normal variable winning device 20 is arranged below the gate 12 . In addition, the normal variable winning device 20 includes a normal electric ball entrance 22 (corresponding to a second ball entrance) and a normal electric movable member that performs opening and closing operations by operating an actuator (a universal electric movable member solenoid 21a shown in FIG. 4). 21 (corresponding to the second opening/closing means). The general electric movable member 21 is formed in a substantially plate shape, and is configured to be slidable in the horizontal direction (front-rear direction). When a predetermined condition (that it is determined to be hit by a normal pattern hit determination) is satisfied, the normal power movable member 21 is retracted backward to open the normal power entrance ball opening 22, and the game ball is a normal power entrance ball. A ball can enter the mouth 22 one by one. In addition, the general electric ball entrance 22 is closed by the general electric movable member 21 advancing forward, and the game ball cannot be entered into the general electric ball entrance 22. - 特許庁

In addition, if it is possible to switch between a state in which a game ball can be entered into the general electric ball entrance 22 and a state in which it is not possible to enter the game ball, the general electric movable member 21 (second opening and closing means) may be of any shape. In addition, "a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the normal electric ball entrance 22" is a state in which the normal electric ball entrance 22 is completely covered by the normal electric movable member 21, and The opening width of 22 includes the state covered by the general electric movable member 21 so that it may become a state narrower than the width for one game ball.

In addition, the normal variable winning device 20 is provided with a guide passage 23 for guiding the game ball entering the normal ball entrance 22 to the inside of the game board 2.例文帳に追加The width of the guide passage 23 is such that the game balls can pass one by one with a margin, but two or more game balls do not pass in a state of being overlapped in the width direction. A distribution member 24 (corresponding to a distribution means) that performs an opening/closing operation by the operation of an actuator (distribution member solenoid 24a shown in FIG. 4) is provided in the middle of the guide passage 23 . Depending on the operation status of the distribution member 24, the guide passage 23 branches into two directions of a first guide passage 23a and a second guide passage 23b.

A passage area below the distribution member 24 is the first guide passage 23a, and a discharge port 25 (corresponding to a discharge port) for discharging game balls to the outside is provided downstream of the first guide passage 23a. The distribution member 24 is formed in a substantially plate shape and configured to be slidable in the horizontal direction (front-rear direction). When the sorting member 24 retreats rearward (indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 3(b)), the guide passage 23 and the second guide passage 23b are in a state of non-communication, while the guide passage 23 and the first guide passage 23a are closed. A communicating state is established, and a game ball flowing down the first guide passage 23a can be entered into the discharge port 25.例文帳に追加

A passage area to the left of the distribution member 24 is the second guide passage 23b, and an operation port 28 and a non-electric starting device 26 are provided downstream of the second guide passage 23b. More specifically, the operating port 28 is provided downstream of the second guide passage 23b, and the non-electric starting device 26 is provided to the right of the operating port 28. As shown in FIG. The non-electric starting device 26 is provided with a non-electric starting port 26a (corresponding to the first ball entrance) that gives an opportunity to execute the second special figure jackpot determination. Furthermore, in the middle of the second guide path 23b and upstream of the operation port 28, the game balls that have rolled in the second guide path 23b can be stored, and the stored game balls can be moved to the operation port 28 side. A ball-throwing member 27 (corresponding to a ball-throwing means) is provided for throwing a ball toward. When the sorting member 24 advances forward (indicated by solid lines in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b)), the guide passage 23 and the first guide passage 23a are disconnected from each other, while the guide passage 23 and the second guide passage 23a The guide passage 23b is in a communicating state, and the game ball flowing through the guide passage 23 rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 24 and further rolls to the back of the second guide passage 23b (toward the ball throwing member 27).

As shown in FIG. 2(a), the ball throwing member 27 is formed in a substantially L shape, and the intersection of the first wall 27a and the second wall 27b forming the ball throwing member 27 serves as a fulcrum 27c. A space surrounded by the first wall 27a and the second wall 27b serves as a ball receiving portion 27d for receiving game balls, and one game ball B can be received in the ball receiving portion 27d. Further, the ball-feeding member 27 is rotatable around a fulcrum 27c by the operation of an actuator (a ball-feeding member solenoid 27e shown in FIG. 4). In a state in which the throwing condition described later is not satisfied, the space forming the ball receiving portion 27d is in communication with the second guide passage 23b. In this state, the distribution member 24 advances forward and the guide passage 23 and the second guide passage 23b are in communication with each other. It is possible to store multiple On the other hand, when the throwing condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 2(b), the ball throwing member 27 rotates around the fulcrum 27c, the ball receiving portion 27d rotates to a position facing the operation opening 28, and the game ball flows down to the operation port 28 side. In the following description, the guiding passage positioned between the ball feeding member 27 and the operating port 28 is referred to as the third guiding passage 23c (corresponding to the passage area). When the ball has been fed to the operation opening 28, the ball-feeding member solenoid 27e is actuated to rotate the ball-feeding member 27 around the fulcrum 27c, returning to the original position shown in FIG. 2(a). return.

The non-electric starting port 26a is a starting port having an opening on the right side, and the game ball that has flowed down the game area 3 is normally in a state where it cannot enter. However, the non-electric starting device 26 includes a substantially plate-like bridging guide 26b (first opening/closing means) that can move to the right side of the opening of the non-electric starting port 26a by a mechanical operation of a link mechanism (not shown). equivalent). When a game ball that has entered the normal ball entrance port 22, is sent downstream by the rotation of the ball feeding member 27, and has passed through the third guide passage 23c enters the operation port 28, the game ball enters the game board. 2 and come into contact with the link mechanism. Then, the weight of the game ball activates the link mechanism, and the mechanical movement of the link mechanism advances the bridging guide 26b to the right of the opening of the non-electric starting port 26a (see FIG. 2(b)). Further, the bridging guide 26b after advancing protrudes to the right from the ordinary power entrance 22. - 特許庁As a result, when a newly launched game ball contacts the top surface of the bridging guide 26b, the game ball rolls on the top surface of the bridging guide 26b, is guided toward the non-electric start port 26a, and is non-electric start. A ball can be entered into the mouth 26a. Then, when a specified number of game balls (one ball in this example) enter the non-electric starter opening 26a through the bridging guide 26b, the game ball entering the non-electric starter opening 26a comes into contact with the aforementioned link mechanism. , the mechanical action of the linkage retracts the bridging guide 26b back to its original position (indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 2(a)). That is, the bridging guide 26b returns to its original position to close the non-electric start opening 26a (a state in which the ball cannot be entered), while the bridging guide 26b advances forward to open the non-electric start opening 26a. It becomes a state (a state in which it is possible to enter a ball). The non-electric starting device 26 in this embodiment is a kind of so-called second type non-electric accessory. By the way, the operation opening 28 is an entrance opening that gives only the movement opportunity of the bridging guide 26b, and is not an entry ball that gives the execution opportunity of the second special figure jackpot determination. Therefore, the game ball that comes into contact with the link mechanism and causes the bridging guide 26b to advance is ejected to the outside of the machine.

The non-electric starting device 26 is not limited to the example of this embodiment as long as the non-electric starting port 26a can be opened and closed by an opening/closing member that performs a mechanical operation. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the game ball flowing down the third guide passage 23c directly contacts the link mechanism without providing the operation port 28. FIG. In addition, the non-electric starter 26 is arranged immediately below the third guide passage 23c, and an opening/closing member that is mechanically operated by a link mechanism is separately provided between the third guide passage 23c and the non-electric starter 26. good too. The opening/closing member, for example, is formed in a substantially plate-like shape like the distribution member 24, and by taking a state of advancing forward in a normal state, a game ball cannot enter the non-electric start opening 26a. state. Then, the game ball passing through the third guide path 23c contacts the link mechanism of the opening/closing member, and the link mechanism mechanically moves the opening/closing member so that the opening/closing member retreats to the back of the game board 2, thereby moving the opening/closing member. When a new game ball different from the game ball that has been activated is launched, it may be possible to enter the non-electric starting port 26a.

Further, the ball-throwing member 27 may have any shape as long as the stored game ball can be thrown toward the operation port 28 side (non-electric starter 26 side). For example, a crescent shape may be used, and a state in which a game ball can be received is maintained when a game ball is received, but when a ball is thrown, the bottom plate retreats to the back of the game board 2 so that the game ball is thrown toward the third guide passage 23c. It is good also as a pitfall type like this.

Returning to the description of FIG. 1, the center decorative body 14 is arranged on the upper part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The center decorative body 14 has translucency, and is provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink in accordance with the contents of the performance.
The movable body 15 is arranged behind the center decorative body 14 . FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable body 15 is substantially hidden by the center decorative body 14. FIG. The movable body 15 descends downward at a predetermined timing according to the content of the effect, and is displaced to a state visible to the player.

The rail member 17 is arranged along the circumference of the game board 2 . The rail member 17 guides the game ball shot by the shooting device 90 ( FIG. 4 ) to the game area 3 . At the bottom center of the game board 2, an out port 19 is opened for discharging game balls that have not entered anywhere.

The first big winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the fixed winning device 10 in the right gaming area 3R. The first big winning device 30 includes a first opening/closing member 31 that opens and closes the first big winning opening 32 . The first big winning hole 32 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to enter (win a prize) at the same time. The first opening/closing member 31 is formed in a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction, and is configured to be rotatable about the left and right lower ends as a rotation axis.

The second big winning device 40 is arranged above the gate 12 in the right gaming area 3R. The second big prize winning device 40 includes a second opening/closing member 41 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 42 . The second big winning hole 42 is formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to enter (win a prize) at the same time. The second opening/closing member 41 is formed in a semicircular shape, and is configured to be rotatable about its base end as a rotation axis.

Inside the second big winning device 40, there are a specific area (also called a V winning area, not shown) and a non-specific area (not shown), which are areas through which the game ball that entered the second big winning hole 42 can pass. ) are formed. In addition, inside the second big winning device 40, there are a region distribution member (not shown) that distributes the game ball that entered the second big prize opening 42 to a specific region or a non-specific region, and this region distribution member A region distribution member solenoid 42d (FIG. 4) for driving the is provided. In addition, the area distribution member takes a state in which the game ball can be distributed to the specific area when the area distribution member solenoid 42d is energized, and the game ball cannot be distributed to the specific area when the area distribution member solenoid 42d is not energized. , and takes a state in which it can be allocated to a non-specific area.

The display devices 50 are provided outside and below the game area 3 of the game board 2 . As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display device 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol). and a normal symbol display 53 for variably displaying a normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol). In addition, the display devices 50 display the first special symbol reservation display 51a that displays the number of memory of operation suspension of the first special symbol display 51, and the number of memory of operation suspension of the second special symbol display 52. It is provided with a second special figure suspension display 52a and a normal figure suspension display 53a for displaying the number of memory of operation suspension of the normal pattern display 53. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when describing matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is simply referred to as a special symbol. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol display devices.

In this embodiment, each special symbol display 51, 52 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Lighted LEDs and lighted LEDs represent special symbols, respectively, and a state in which the lighted portions of the LEDs flow in a predetermined direction (for example, from left to right) represents a variable display of the special symbols. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts the variable display until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed is called the special symbol variation pattern.

Further, in this embodiment, the normal symbol display 53 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Lighted LEDs and lighted LEDs represent normal symbols, and a state in which each LED is alternately lit represents a variable display of normal symbols. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, a normal pattern hit determination (corresponding to an open determination) for determining whether or not a normal pattern hit is executed, and the normal pattern display 53 variably displays the normal pattern. Then, the normal symbol display device 53 confirms and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variable display of the normal symbol. When the normal pattern determined and displayed by the normal pattern display device 53 is a normal pattern indicating a normal win (normal winning pattern), in the pachinko game machine 1, the normal variable winning device 20 operates to open and close the normal electric movable member 21. Then, the ordinary power entrance bulb 22 opens and closes. When the game ball passes through the gate 12 while the normal symbol display 53 is displaying the normal symbols, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 triggered by the passage is suspended, and the number of suspension of the operation is counted. The number of memory shown is displayed by the normal figure reservation display 53a. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the normal symbol display 53 is referred to as the normal symbol suspension number.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 11, a big win determination (also called a big win lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a big win is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol display device 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Here, when the first special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the first big winning device 30 operates, the first opening/closing member 31 opens and closes, and the first The big winning opening 32 opens and closes. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display device 51 is displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special symbol display device 51 is triggered by the entry. The operation is suspended, and the memory number indicating the number of the operation suspension is displayed by the first special figure suspension display 51a. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the first special symbol display device 51 is referred to as the first special symbol suspension number.

Also, when the game ball enters the non-electric starting port 26a, a big hit determination (also called a big hit lottery) is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variably displays the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol display device 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Here, when the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the first big winning device 30 operates, the first opening/closing member 31 opens and closes, and the first The big winning opening 32 opens and closes. When the game ball enters the non-electric starting port 26a while the second special symbol display device 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 52 is triggered by the entering ball. The operation is suspended, and the number of memories indicating the number of suspensions of the operation is displayed by the second special figure suspension indicator 52a. Hereinafter, the number of operation suspensions stored in the second special symbol display 52 is referred to as a second special symbol suspension number. In addition, as will be described later, when a small prize is won, the second big prize winning device 40 operates to open and close the second opening/closing member 41, and the second big prize opening 42 opens and closes.
In addition, the time from when the special symbol display unit starts the variable display of the special symbols to when the special symbols are fixedly displayed is called one variation of the special symbols. In addition, the fact that the special figure reservation number decreases by one each time the special symbol is changed once is called digestion of the special figure reservation number.

Next, the effect display device 7 will be described.
The effect display device 7 displays moving images such as effect images, message images, demonstration images (demo images), and still images. The player plays the game while looking at those images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加A performance display device 7 variably displays a performance (decorative) pattern as a performance image in synchronization with the variable display of the special pattern. The production pattern is a pattern representing Arabic numerals (eg, 1 to 10). Note that the performance symbols may include symbols representing characters other than numbers, such as alphabets and special characters, and may be combined with symbols representing symbols other than numbers. As areas in which the effect display device 7 variably displays the effect symbols, a left effect symbol display area, a middle effect symbol display area, and a right effect symbol display area are set in order from the left. A left performance symbol 7L is variably displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol 7C is variably displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol 7R is variably displayed in the right performance symbol display area. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area and the right effect symbol display area, they are simply referred to as the effect symbol display area.

The main variation pattern (variation mode) of each performance design is a variation pattern in which the numbers represented by the performance design move downward from the top of the screen in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern in which the numbers are scrolled in the vertical direction. As a variation pattern, it is possible to use a horizontal scroll method in which the performance symbols move from one to the other on the left or right of the screen, a method in which the performance symbols are displayed at the same display position in ascending numerical order, or the like. In addition, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as the effect image in the background of each effect pattern. For example, the background image is a moving image such as a TV drama or a movie, a moving image obtained by converting the moving image into an animation, an animation, or an original moving image of a pachinko machine manufacturer. The effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can be used.

A performance display device 7 variably displays each performance design in synchronism with the variable display of the special design, determines and displays each performance design at the same time as the special design is determined and displayed, and displays the big win determination result. Here, the fixed display means a stop display state in which the production pattern is completely stopped without fluctuating up and down or fluctuating again.

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

The variation display of the performance symbol variation pattern is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the suspension of the operation of the special symbol display device occurs, the operation of the performance display device 7 is also suspended. That is, the number of pending operations of the special symbol display and the number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 are the same. In addition, the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the first special figure pending number and the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the second special figure pending number are displayed on the effect display device 7 by the pending image be. Therefore, the player can know the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number by counting the number of pending images displayed on the effect display device 7, and the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number. It is possible to know the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 resulting from the second special figure pending number. The number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 may be notified to the player by using a lamp or the like around the effect display device 7 without displaying it on the effect display device 7 .

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1, in addition to the notification of the result of the jackpot determination by the performance pattern, the background image displayed on the performance display device 7, the sound output from the speaker 8, the lighting of the board lamp 2a, etc. are combined. Use to notify the result of the big hit determination. Specifically, various effects such as advance notice effects and ready-to-win effects are applicable.

[Description of board structure and game state]
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, game balls can be separately hit to the left game area 3L or the right game area 3R. A first starting port 11 is arranged in the left game area 3L, and a gate 12, a normal variable winning device 20, a first big winning hole 32 and a second big winning hole 42 are arranged in the right playing area 3R. ing. Therefore, when the game ball is shot aiming at the first starting hole 11, the game ball can enter the first starting hole 11, but cannot enter the variable winning device 20 normally. Similarly, when a game ball is launched aiming at the normal variable winning device 20, the game ball can enter the normal variable winning device 20 (normal ball entrance 22), but enters the first start port 11. I can't. Hereinafter, shooting a game ball aiming at the left game area 3L is called "left hitting", and shooting a game ball aiming at the right game area 3R is called "right hitting".

In addition, as the game state of the pachinko game machine 1, a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state are set. Although the details will be described later, during the non-time saving state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the normal electric ball entrance 22, so it is easier for the game to progress smoothly if you hit the left and aim at the first start opening 11. . In addition, during the time-saving state, game balls are likely to enter the normal electric ball entrance 22, so the game tends to proceed smoothly if the normal electric ball entrance 22 is aimed by hitting to the right. Hereinafter, a special figure for which a variable display is performed based on a ball entering a starting hole that is easy to enter in a specific gaming state is called a "main special figure", and the other special figure is called a "non-main special figure". In the pachinko game machine 1, the first special figure becomes the main special figure in the "non-time saving state". In the "time saving state", the second special figure becomes the main special figure.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG.
The pachinko game machine 1 includes a main control board 60 (FIG. 4), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 4), a sub control board 100 (FIG. 5), an image control board 200 (FIG. 5), and an audio control board 78. (FIG. 5) and a lamp control board 79 (FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 4, on the main control board 60, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game control microcomputer) 61 is mounted. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62 , a ROM 63 , a RAM 64 and an input/output circuit 65 . The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery), such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The CPU 62 executes detection of entering a ball, determination of a big hit, updating of various random numbers, and the like. In the ROM 63, a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table T1 (FIG. 6(a)), a jackpot type determination table T2 (FIG. 6(b)), a reach determination table T3 (FIG. 6(c)), a special figure Various tables such as a variation pattern selection table T4 (FIG. 7) are stored.

The RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when the CPU 62 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure reservation storage unit 64a, a second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, and a general figure reservation storage unit 64c.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball entering the first start hole 11 are stored. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display device 51 is displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner, the variable display of the first special symbol resulting from the entering ball is temporarily displayed. The jackpot random numbers etc. which are suspended (operation suspended) and obtained due to the entry are stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit 64a.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is four. Each storage area stores a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball entering the non-electric starting port 26a. When the game ball enters the non-electric starting port 26a while the second special symbol display device 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol resulting from the entering ball is temporarily displayed. The jackpot random numbers etc. which are suspended (operation suspended) and obtained due to the entry are stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 64b.

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

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

Also, the display devices 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . As described above, the display devices 50 include the first special symbol display device 51, the second special symbol display device 52, and the normal symbol display device 53. Furthermore, the display devices 50 include a first special figure reservation indicator 51a, a second special figure reservation indicator 52a, and a general figure reservation indicator 53a. Further, on the main control board 60, via a relay board 74, there are provided a first starting sensor 11a, a gate sensor 12a, a general prize winning sensor 13a, a normal electric ball sensor 22a, and a non-electric starting sensor 26c. , the first big winning hole sensor 32a, the second big winning hole sensor 42a, the specific area sensor 42b, and the non-specific area sensor 42c are electrically connected. In addition, on the main control board 60, via a relay board 74, a common electric movable member solenoid 21a, a distribution member solenoid 24a, a ball throwing member solenoid 27e, a first grand prize opening solenoid 30a, and a second grand prize opening solenoid 30a. The opening solenoid 40a and the area distribution member solenoid 42d are electrically connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11 a is provided directly below the first starting hole 11 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11 . The gate sensor 12 a is provided in a game ball passage area of the gate 12 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 12 . The general winning hole sensor 13 a is provided directly below the general winning hole 13 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning hole 13 . The normal electric ball entrance sensor 22 a is provided directly under the normal electric ball entrance 22 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that a game ball has entered the normal electric ball entrance 22 . The non-electric starting hole sensor 26c is provided directly under the non-electric starting hole 26a, and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the non-electric starting hole 26a. The first big winning hole sensor 32 a is provided directly under the first big winning hole 32 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the first big winning hole 32 . The second big winning hole sensor 42 a is provided directly under the second big winning hole 42 and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the second big winning hole 42 . The specific area sensor 42b is provided in a specific area inside the second big winning hole 42, and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area. The non-specific area sensor 42c is provided in the non-specific area inside the second big winning hole 42, and outputs to the main control board 60 a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area.

The common electric movable member solenoid 21a drives the common electric movable member 21 to open and close. The distribution member solenoid 24a drives the distribution member 24 to open and close. The ball-feeding member solenoid 27e drives the ball-feeding member 27 to rotate. The first big winning opening solenoid 30a drives the first opening/closing member 31 of the first big winning device 30 to open and close. The second big winning opening solenoid 40a drives the second opening/closing member 41 of the second big winning device 40 to open and close. The area distribution member solenoid 42 d drives the area distribution member provided inside the second big winning device 40 .

The main control board 60 is electrically connected to the card unit 76 , the ball rental device 80 , and the prize ball delivery device 400 via the payout control board 73 . The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1, and performs reading and writing of the balance on the prepaid card. The rental ball dispensing device 80 includes a ball rental motor 81 and a ball rental sensor 82 . A ball rental motor 81 drives a member for putting out a game ball as a rental ball, and a ball rental sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 for main control. Output to substrate 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls paid out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 . When a ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance recorded that is equal to or greater than the minimum balance that can be paid out, the ball lending device 80 operates, The minimum unit number of rented balls is dispensed to the batted ball supply tray Da.

The prize ball dispensing device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402 . A prize ball motor 401 drives a member that pays out game balls as prize balls, and a prize ball sensor 402 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73. Output to substrate 60 . The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 .

A launching device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a launching control circuit 75 . Firing device 90 comprises firing motor 91 , touch switch 92 and firing volume 93 . The shooting motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and shoots game balls. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4 . The shooting volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting hammer hits the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the shooting lever 4a.

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power board 70 . The power board 70 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power via the payout control board 73 to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power from the main control board 60 through the relay board 74 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power through the main control board 60 to the displays 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 .

A backup power supply circuit 71 is provided on the power supply board 70 . The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 and the like of the main control board 60 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 is electrically connected to the power board 70 for turning on and off a main power supply that supplies power to the power board 70 .

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 100 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as the effect control microcomputer) 101 . The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 110 , a RAM 120 and an input/output circuit 103 . The CPU 102 controls an effect along with the game. The ROM 110 stores computer programs for the CPU 102 to control effects, as well as various tables such as a effect selection table (not shown). RAM 120 is used as a work memory when CPU 102 executes a computer program. In addition, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121, a second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122, and a variation effect storage unit 123.

The first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area stores the first start winning command etc. output from the main control board 60. . The first start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the first start hole 11. .

The second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area stores the second start winning command etc. output from the main control board 60. . The second start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the non-electric start port 26a. .

The variable effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second starting winning command used for the change of the variable effect pattern.
The input/output circuit 103 transmits data to or receives data from each board connected to the sub-control board 100 .

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

The sub-control board 100 is electrically connected via the lamp control board 79 to the board lamp 2a, the effect button lamp 9c, the left side lamp Sa, and the right side lamp Sb. The effect control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Then, the lamp control board 79 performs light emission control of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data.

The movable body 15 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 79 via the relay board 77 . A device (not shown) for operating the movable body 15 is connected to the movable body 15, and a movable body motor (not shown) for driving the device is connected to the device. . The effect control microcomputer 101 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the movable body 15 using data stored in the ROM 110 and transmits the operation pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Upon receiving the operation pattern data, the lamp control board 79 drives the movable body motor via the relay board 77 according to the operation pattern, thereby controlling the operation of the movable body 15 .

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

Also, the sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the production lever push detection switch 6a, the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, the production button detection switch 9a, the production lever vibration motor 6c, and the production button vibration motor 9b. It is

The production lever push detection switch 6a outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pushed. The production control microcomputer 101 executes a lever production performed when the production lever 6 is pushed in based on a signal input from the production lever push detection switch 6a. The production lever rotation detection switch 6b outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated. The production control microcomputer 101 executes a lever production performed when the production lever 6 is rotated based on a signal input from the production lever rotation detection switch 6b. The performance button detection switch 9a outputs to the sub-control board 100 a signal indicating that the performance button 9 has been pressed. The production control microcomputer 101 executes the button production based on the signal input from the production button detection switch 9a.

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

[Explanation of game state]
Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first big prize winning port 32 is opened when a big prize is won, and the second big prize prize port 42 is opened when a small prize is won. In addition to when it is determined as a big win, the big win game is also started when the game ball entering the second big winning hole 42 passes through the specific area (V winning). The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a model called a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine. In addition, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot probability) is basically fixed, and this model does not have a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than normal.

A normal symbol display device 53 of the pachinko game machine 1 has a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. On the other hand, the special symbol display does not have the probability variation function, and only has the variation time shortening function.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special symbol display is operating is called "shortening of working hours", and the state of not operating is called "non-shortening of working hours". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the final display) is shorter than the non-time saving state. As a result, the number of executions of the special figure variation (jackpot determination) per unit time in the time saving state is greater than the number of executions of the special figure variation (jackpot determination) per unit time in the non-time saving state. In addition, the time saving state in the pachinko game machine 1 includes "ordinary time saving state (also referred to as a time saving state)" and "slight time saving state". The normal time-saving state is a general time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game triggered by winning the jackpot. The slight time-saving state is a time-saving state that is controlled together with the start of variation of the next special symbol without going through the jackpot game. Hereinafter, when describing matters common to the normal time-saving state and the slight time-saving state, they are simply referred to as "time-saving state". In the pachinko game machine 1, when winning the c time reduction (which may be called "sudden time reduction" or "unexpected time"), which will be described later, the following special symbol fluctuation starts without going through the jackpot game. State controlled.

The probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 can be operated in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display. The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 53 normally operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non time saving state. Therefore, in the normal time-saving state, the probability of being determined to be hit in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 53 is activated, the probability that the normal symbol fixedly displayed by the normal symbol display 53 becomes a normal winning symbol increases compared to when the normal symbol display 53 is not activated. In addition, there is no big difference in probability between the non-time-saving state and the slight time-saving state.

Further, in the normal time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the non-working time saving state and the slight time saving state. For example, the variation time of the normal pattern is 20 seconds in the non-time saving state, 19 seconds in the slight time saving state, and 1 second in the normal time saving state. Furthermore, in the normal time saving state, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 20 (opening time of the general electric movable member 21) is longer than the non-time saving state and the minute time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the normal variable winning device 20 is operating. For example, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 20 is 0.5 seconds in the non-time saving state, 0.6 seconds in the slight time saving state, and 3 seconds in the normal time saving state.

It should be noted that, in the slightly reduced working hours state, the number of opening times of the normal variable winning device 20 in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-working reduced state. In other words, the function of increasing the number of opening times of the normal variable winning device 20 is activated. The auxiliary game is a game that opens and closes the normal electric ball entrance 22 in an open pattern according to the current game state when it is a normal winning pattern. In the present embodiment, the number of times the normal variable winning device 20 is opened in the non-time saving state and the normal time saving state is 1, while the normal variable winning device 20 is opened 10 times in the slight time saving state. The opening time and the number of openings of the normal variable winning device 20 in each game state are examples, and may be appropriately changed according to the game characteristics and the like.

When the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 53 and the opening time extension function or opening frequency increasing function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, when these functions are not operating As compared with , the normal variable winning device 20 is frequently opened, and the game ball enters the normal ball entrance 22 frequently. In this way, under the condition that the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 53 and the opening time extension function or the opening number increasing function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, the normal variable winning device 20 The control that supports the entry of the ball into the normal electric ball entrance 22 is called the electric support control. A non-time-saving state is an example of the 1st state of this invention. The normal time-saving state and the slight time-saving state are examples of the second state of the present invention, especially the normal time-saving state is an example of the normal second state, and the slight time-saving state is an example of the special second state.

As described above, the main special figure in the non-time saving state is the first special figure, and the main special figure in the time saving state (normal working time saving state and slight working time saving state) is the second special figure. In the short time state and the non-short time state in this embodiment, there is not much difference in the winning probability of the normal figure hit determination and the opening time per time of the normal electric ball entrance 22, so theoretically, during the short time state There is no problem even if the game ball is shot aiming at the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加However, although the details will be described later, it is highly likely that shooting a game ball aiming at the normal electric ball entrance 22 during the short time state will be advantageous for the player, so the pachinko machine 1 A specification is adopted in which a game ball is shot aiming at a normal electric ball entrance 22 during a minute time saving state. Although it is possible to perform a special figure variation based on the ball entering the starting hole that is difficult to enter in a specific game state, in this embodiment, it is aimed at the starting hole that is easy to enter in a specific game state. It is easier for the game to proceed smoothly if the game ball is shot by pressing the button. For this reason, the following description will be given on the premise of the main special figure, and the explanation of the big hit determination etc. by the non-main special figure will be omitted as appropriate.

In this embodiment, after the jackpot game ends, the normal time saving state may be shifted to, but during the non-time saving state, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 700 times) without winning the jackpot Also, without going through the jackpot game, the state shifts to the time saving state (b time saving, play time) along with the start of fluctuation of the next special symbol. b Time saving is not a slight time saving state but a normal working time saving state. In the b time saving, the variable display of the special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (850 in this example) which is sufficiently larger than the denominator of the jackpot probability (about 180 in this example). Supposing that the jackpot probability of the pachinko machine 1 (approximately 1/180) is always possible to win the jackpot, it is possible to win the jackpot at least "once in 180 times". Since it is more than "times", there is a high probability that you will win a jackpot during b time reduction. In addition, the number of fluctuations reaching b time saving may be indicated as a “ceiling”. Reaching the number of fluctuations may be indicated as "reaching the ceiling".

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the first special figure jackpot determination is c time saving (sudden time saving), the next special symbol fluctuation starts without going through the jackpot game, and the state shifts to a minute time saving state. In the slight time saving state in this embodiment, the variable display of the special pattern reaches a predetermined number of times (10 times in this example), or the jackpot is won within the predetermined number of times (including the jackpot by V winning) and the jackpot game is executed.

[Jackpot determination table]
The jackpot determination table T1 shown in FIG. 6(a) is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the jackpot determination as to whether or not the game is a jackpot. The jackpot determination table is configured by associating the type of lottery (either the first special prize lottery or the second special prize lottery) with a jackpot random number value. The jackpot random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and the CPU 62 executes the computer program to operate the jackpot random number counter and generate a jackpot random number. The jackpot random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. The jackpot random number counter of the pachinko game machine 1 counts a total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535. - 特許庁That is, a total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated.

A total of 365 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 364 are set in the jackpot determination table T1 as the jackpot random numbers for the first special figure jackpot determination. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is a value within the range of 0 to 364, and determines that it is a jackpot if it is other than 0 to 364 out of 0 to 65535. determine that it is not. Of the random numbers determined not to be a jackpot, when the acquired jackpot random number is a value within the range of 365 to 1029, the game control microcomputer 61 determines c time reduction (transition to minute time reduction state). That is, in the first special figure jackpot determination, even if it is not determined to be a jackpot, it becomes c time saving at a rate of about 1/100. c When the time is shortened, the state is shifted from the next variation to the slight time shortening state without going through the jackpot game.

The winning probability of c time saving is not limited to about 1/100, and may be appropriately changed according to game characteristics and the like. Further, when the obtained jackpot random number is any one of 1030 to 65535 among the random numbers determined not to be a jackpot, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is "losing". In addition, c time saving can be determined when it is not determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, so it can be treated as a kind of "losing". In addition, in this embodiment, only when a jackpot random number within the range of 365 to 1029 is obtained in the first special jackpot determination in a non-time saving state, it is treated as "c time saving". Even if you get a jackpot random number within the range of 365 to 1029 in the first special jackpot judgment in normal time saving state and minute time saving state), it will not be treated as "c time saving" and will be treated as "losing" It's becoming Hereinafter, the jackpot random number within the range of 365 to 1029 obtained by the first special figure jackpot determination in the non-time saving state may be referred to as "c time saving random number".

Also, in the jackpot determination table T1, a total of 365 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 364 are set as the jackpot random numbers for the second special figure jackpot determination. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that the acquired jackpot random number is a value within the range of 0 to 364, and determines that it is not a jackpot if it is other than 0 to 364 out of 0 to 65535. do. In the present embodiment, when the obtained jackpot random number is a value other than 0 to 364, it is determined as a small hit. That is, in the first special jackpot determination and the second special jackpot determination, the probability of being determined as a jackpot does not change, but if it is determined that it is not a jackpot, it is determined as a small hit in the first special jackpot determination. However, there are cases where it is determined that c is a short time. Similarly, in the second special figure jackpot determination, it is not determined to be c time-saving, but it may be determined to be a small hit, and the winning probability is very high compared to the jackpot, with a probability of about 1/1 It is judged as a small hit. In addition, the small hit of the second special figure is a hit in which the second big winning device 40 operates in an open pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area (V winning area).

Although a small hit may be set in the first special-figure jackpot determination, it is desirable that the winning probability is lower than the small-hit winning probability in the second special-figure jackpot determination. When setting a small hit in the first special figure jackpot determination, it is desirable to operate the second big prize device 40 with an open pattern in which the passage of the game ball to the specific area (V prize area) is substantially impossible. . Also, a small winning random number may be provided separately from the big winning random number, and a small winning determination may be performed when the big winning is not won. Moreover, in the second special figure jackpot determination, the odds of winning a small prize may be about 1/2 or 1/10. In addition, the probability of winning a small hit may be the same probability in the first special jackpot determination and the second special jackpot determination, but if it is determined to be a small hit in the first special jackpot determination, to the specific area It is desirable to operate the second big winning device 40 in an open pattern in which the passage of game balls is substantially impossible.

[Jackpot type determination table]
The jackpot type determination table T2 shown in FIG. 6(b) is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the jackpot type determination when it is determined as a jackpot. The jackpot type determination table T2 is configured by associating the type of lottery (whether it is the first special prize lottery, the second special prize lottery, or the jackpot by V winning) and the jackpot type random number value. The jackpot type random number is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot type random numbers generated by the jackpot type random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot type random number counter operates and a jackpot type random number is generated. The jackpot type random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the jackpot type random number counter counts a total of 10 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 9. That is, a total of 10 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 9 are generated. In the pachinko game machine 1, "5R (round) jackpot (usually reduced time 10 times)", "10R jackpot (normally reduced time 10 times)", and "10R jackpot (no reduced time)" are set as types of jackpots. The period from the opening of the big prize opening to the opening of the next opening is called a "round". A game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is called a jackpot game.

In the lottery of the first special figure, regardless of the value of the acquired jackpot type random number, it is determined that the "5R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)" has been won. In the jackpot game based on the "5R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)", the round game with the first big prize winning opening 32 in the open state is repeatedly executed "five times".

In the lottery of the second special figure, regardless of the value of the acquired jackpot type random number, it is determined that the "10R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)" has been won. In the jackpot game based on the "10R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)", the round game with the first big prize winning opening 32 in the open state is repeatedly executed "10 times".

One round game based on "5R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)" or "10R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)" is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 9 balls) or a predetermined opening time (30 seconds in this example) elapses, whichever comes first, the end condition is satisfied.

In the jackpot due to the V prize, it is determined that the “10R jackpot (no time reduction)” has been won regardless of the value of the acquired jackpot type random number. One round game based on the big hit by the V prize, the number of game balls entering the first big prize hole 32 reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 9 balls), or a predetermined opening time (in this example 0.6 seconds) has elapsed, or the end condition is satisfied, whichever comes first. In other words, the opening time of the first big winning port 32 during one round game is shorter in the big winning by the V winning than in the big winning type determined based on the determination of the big winning.

In addition, when "5R jackpot (usually reduced time 10 times)" and "10R jackpot (normally reduced time 10 times)" are determined, "10 times" is determined as the upper limit number of normal time reduction state to be shifted after the jackpot game ends. . As described above, the electric support control is performed in the normal time saving state in the pachinko game machine 1, but the number of openings of the ordinary electric ball entrance 22 is "one time (opening time 3 seconds)". In this normal time-saving state, the variable display of the special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (10 times in this example), or a jackpot is won (including a jackpot by V winning) within a predetermined number of times, and the jackpot game is executed. It ends by being done. In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is a non-time saving state while the electric support control is not performed. In addition, the jackpot type is not limited to these examples, and may be changed as appropriate according to game characteristics and the like. For example, even in the case of a big hit by winning a V prize, the opening time of the first big prize opening 32 in one round game may be set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds).

[Reach determination table]
Reach determination table T3 shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the big hit determination is a loss This is a reference table. Here, the reach means a state in which only one special symbol remains among a plurality of special symbols that is variably displayed, and it depends on which special symbol the variably displayed special symbol is fixedly displayed. It is a state in which special symbols are combined to indicate a big hit. In addition, the ready-to-win state is a state in which one of the performance symbols variably displayed in each of the plurality of display areas of the performance display device 7 remains, and is variably displayed. It is a state in which the combination of the big hit production pattern depends on which production pattern the existing production pattern is fixedly displayed.

For example, when one of the combinations of the jackpot performance symbols is "777", "7" is confirmed and displayed as the left performance symbol 7L in the left performance symbol display area, and as the right performance symbol 7R in the right performance symbol display area. It is a state in which "7" is confirmed and displayed, and the intermediate effect symbol 7C is variably displayed in the intermediate effect symbol display area. The concept of reach includes a state in which the intermediate effect symbol 7C is scrolled, a state in which it is swaying, a state in which enlargement and reduction are repeated, and the like.

The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The reach determination table T3 is configured by associating game states with reach random numbers. The reach random number is a predetermined random number selected from the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. In this embodiment, the reach random number counter counts 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255 in total. That is, a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 256 are generated. A computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates to generate reach random numbers. In this embodiment, a total of 28 reach random numbers from 0 to 27 are set as the reach random numbers when the game state is a non-time saving state or a slight time saving state. The game control microcomputer 61, when the reach random number obtained from the reach random number counter in the non-time saving state or the minute time saving state is a value within the range of 0 to 27, determines that there is a reach in the reach determination, 0 If it is other than 0 to 27 out of ~255, it is determined that there is no reach.

In addition, in this embodiment, a total of 12 reach random numbers from 0 to 11 are set as the reach random numbers in the normal time saving state. The game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is a reach in the reach determination when the reach random number obtained from the reach random number counter in the normal time saving state is a value within the range of 0 to 11, and 0 to 0 out of 0 to 255. If the number is other than 11, it is determined that there is no reach.

Reach random numbers that are determined to have reach are set less in the normal working hours state than in the non working hours saving state (or slight working hours saving state). As a result, the probability that it is determined that there is reach in the normal time saving state is lower than the non-time saving state (or slight time saving state). That is, since the probability of being determined to be without reach increases, the probability of selecting a special figure variation pattern without reach increases accordingly when selecting a special figure variation pattern. For this reason, in the normal working hours state, the pace of digestion of the special figure pending number becomes faster. Moreover, in a slight time saving state, you may set so that the probability determined with reach presence may become high rather than a non-time saving state.

[Special figure variation pattern selection table]
The special figure variation pattern selection table T4 shown in FIG. 7 is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 determines the special figure variation pattern by lottery. Special figure variation pattern selection table T4 includes game state, main special figure, judgment (jackpot judgment and reach judgment) result, special figure pending number, fluctuation pattern random number, special figure fluctuation pattern, fluctuation time , are associated with each other. In addition, you may match about a jackpot classification. In addition, the fluctuation production pattern shown in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table T4 refers to the fluctuation production pattern that is variably displayed on the production display device 7 corresponding to the selected special figure fluctuation pattern, and is described for reference. There is. The variation pattern random number value is a predetermined random number selected from the variation pattern random numbers generated by the variation pattern random number counter. The variation pattern random number counter of the pachinko game machine 1 counts a total of 100 variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99. That is, a total of 100 variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99 are generated. A computer program for operating the variation pattern random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the variation pattern random number counter operates to generate variation pattern random numbers.

The main special figure in the non-time saving state is the first special figure. If the first special figure jackpot determination in the non-time saving state is determined to be a big hit, and the variation pattern random number obtained from the variation pattern random number counter is a value within the range of 0 to 94, regardless of the number of special figure reservations, special The figure variation pattern P1 is selected. Also, if the variation pattern random number is a value within the range of 95 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected regardless of the number of special figure reservations. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P1 is 400,000 ms, and the variation time of the special figure variation pattern P2 is 150,000 ms. Contents for displaying SP (super) reach developed from the reach state are associated with the change effect pattern corresponding to the special figure change pattern P1. The content of displaying the normal reach is associated with the variation effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P2.

If it is determined that the first special figure jackpot determination in the non-time saving state is lost, and it is determined that there is a reach in the reach determination, if the obtained variation pattern random number is a value within the range of 0 to 4, special figure reservation The special figure variation pattern P3 is selected regardless of the number. If the obtained variation pattern random number is a value within the range of 5 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected regardless of the number of special figure reservations. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P3 is 400,000 ms, and the variation time of the special figure variation pattern P4 is 150,000 ms. The content of displaying the SP reach is associated with the variation effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P3. The content of displaying the normal reach is associated with the variation effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P4.

If it is determined that there is no reach in the first special figure jackpot determination in the non-time saving state, and it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, if the number of special figure reservations is 0 to 2, the value of the acquired variation pattern random number Regardless, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected. Also, if the special figure pending number is 3 to 4, the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected regardless of the value of the acquired variation pattern random number. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P5 is 10,000 ms, and the variation time of the special figure variation pattern P6 is 5,000 ms. The content of displaying the normal variation is associated with the variation performance pattern corresponding to the special figure variation patterns P5 and P6. It should be noted that, if it is determined to be c time reduction in the first special figure jackpot determination in the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected, but the special figure variation pattern dedicated to c time reduction is selected can be configured to

The main special figure in the minute time saving state is the second special figure. When it is determined to be a big hit in the second special figure jackpot determination in the minute time saving state, the special figure variation pattern P7 is selected regardless of the value of the acquired variation pattern random number and the number of special figure reservations. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P7 is 75,000 ms. The content of displaying the SP reach is associated with the variation effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P7.

When it is determined that it is not a big hit in the second special figure big hit determination in the minute time saving state, it is determined to be a small hit with a probability of about 1/1. Thereby, when it determines with a small hit by the 2nd special figure jackpot determination in a minute time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern P8 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P8 is 4000ms. Contents for displaying a special effect at the time of winning a small prize are associated with the variation performance pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P8.

The main special figure in the normal time saving state is the second special figure. When it is determined to be a big hit in the second special figure jackpot determination in the normal time saving state, the special figure variation pattern P9 is selected regardless of the value of the acquired variation pattern random number and the number of special figure reservations. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P9 is 50,000ms. The content of displaying the SP reach is associated with the variation effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P9.

When it is determined that the second special figure jackpot determination in the normal time saving state is not a jackpot, it is determined to be a small hit with a probability of about 1/1. Thereby, when it is determined as a small hit in the second special figure jackpot determination in the normal time saving state, the special figure variation pattern P10 is selected. The variation time of the special figure variation pattern P10 is 4000 ms. Contents for displaying a special effect at the time of winning a small prize are associated with the variation performance pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern P10.

The selection ratio of these special figure variation patterns, the kind of special figure variation patterns, variation time, etc. are not limited to the above examples, and may be appropriately changed according to the game characteristics. Also, if it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot judgment in the small time reduction state or normal time reduction state, the special figure fluctuation pattern with reach loss or the special figure fluctuation pattern with no reach will be selected according to the result of reach judgment. may Also, if the second special figure is displayed in a non-time saving state, or if the first special figure is displayed in a normal time saving state or a slight time saving state, that is, the non-main special figure is displayed. In this case, regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, a special figure variation pattern that specifies an extremely long variation time (eg, 600,000 ms) is selected.

[Main processing of game control microcomputer 61]
Next, main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main side main control processing)
First, according to FIG. 8, the contents of the main-side main control process will be described.
When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out a computer program for main control processing from the ROM 63 and executes it. The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial setting (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 62 setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt circuit for managing time), various flags, resetting counters and timers, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption prohibition (S2), and executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the aforementioned jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number, and fluctuation pattern random number is updated by adding "1" to each. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and "1" is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Further, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a numerical value of "2" or more. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC. If this hardware random number is used, the random number updating process (S3) by software is not required.

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

(Main-side timer interrupt processing)
Next, according to FIG. 9, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands set in an output buffer provided in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 100, the payout control board 73, and the like. The game control microcomputer 61 provides a variation start command for normal symbols indicating that the normal symbols have started to vary when the normal symbols start to vary, and when the special symbols start to vary, the special symbols start to vary. It also outputs the fluctuation start command for the special figure that indicates that it has been done. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, various sensors (first start sensor 11a, gate sensor 12a, general prize winning sensor 13a, electric ball entrance sensor 22a, non-electric start sensor 26c) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 , the first big winning hole sensor 32a, the second big winning hole sensor 42a, the specific area sensor 42b, the non-specific area sensor 42c, etc.) are read. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes timer update processing (S12). In this timer update process, a subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (decremented). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes prize ball control processing (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of the various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S14). This normal design/special design main random number update process is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. That is, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter consists of the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S5) and the other period (after the main timer interrupt process (S5) ends, the next main timer (period until interrupt processing (S5) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 carries out starting sensor detection processing (S15), V winning detection processing (S16), normal operation processing (S17), special symbol standby processing (S18), special symbol variation processing (S19), which will be described later. ), other processing (S20) is executed, and this processing ends. Other processing (S20) includes security control processing for detecting and notifying fraudulent winning, magnetic detection processing for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity using magnetism, and detecting and notifying the opening of the front frame 18 and inner frame. These include door opening processing, fraudulent radio wave detection processing for detecting and reporting fraudulent activity using radio waves, and impact detection processing for detecting and reporting fraudulent activity that causes the pachinko game machine 1 to vibrate. In addition, in other processing, based on the first special figure reservation number, the first special figure reservation indicator 51a is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the second special figure reservation number, the second special figure reservation The display 52a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62, the processing of S2 to S4 of the main side main control processing is repeatedly executed, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt Load processing (S5) is executed. In the output processing (S10) of the main-side timer interrupt processing that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) are output to a predetermined board. .

(Starting port sensor detection process)
Next, the starting opening sensor detection process (S15) will be described according to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (S30). Passage of the game ball through the gate 12 is detected by a gate sensor 12a. When the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (S30: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 executes gate passage processing (S31). In this gate passage processing, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern reservation number is 4 or more. Perform processing to acquire and store random numbers per general pattern.

After the end of S31, or when the game ball has not passed through the gate 12 (S30: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the non-electric starting opening 26a (S32 ). The entry of the game ball into the non-electric starting hole 26a is detected by the non-electric starting hole sensor 26c. If the game ball has not entered the non-electric starting hole 26a (S32: No), the process proceeds to S38. determines whether or not the second special figure pending number U2 has reached the upper limit of "4" (S33). If the second special figure pending number U2 has reached the upper limit "4" (S33: Yes), the process proceeds to S38, but if the second special figure pending number U2 has not reached "4" (S33: No), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S34). As a result, the condition for holding the variation of the second special symbol is established.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure related random number acquisition process (S35). In this second special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and each random number obtained is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b. Stored in the storage area according to the second special figure pending number. For example, when the current second special figure pending number is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command creation process (S36). In this second starting winning command creation process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group acquired in S35. This second start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has entered the non-electric starting port 26a, data indicating each random number acquired in S35, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second starting winning command created in S36 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S37). The set second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 in the output process (S10), and the performance control microcomputer 101 executes the performance based on each random number included in the second starting winning command.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 11 (S38). The entry of the game ball into the first starting hole 11 is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a. If the game ball has not entered the first starting hole 11 (S38: No), this processing is terminated. , It is determined whether or not the first special figure pending number U1 has reached the upper limit of "4" (S39). If the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached "4" (S39: Yes), this process is terminated, but if the first special figure reservation number U1 has not reached "4" (S39: No) , the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S40). As a result, the condition for holding the fluctuation of the first special symbol is established. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure related random number acquisition process (S41). In this first special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and each random number obtained is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a. Stored in the storage area according to the number of the first special figure reservation. For example, when the current number of the first special figure pending is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes first start winning command creation processing (S42). In this first starting winning command creation process, a first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S41. This first starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting port 11, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a at S41, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S42 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S43). The set first start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in output processing (S10), and the performance control microcomputer 101 executes performance based on each random number included in the first starting winning command.

(V winning detection process)
Next, according to FIG. 11, the contents of the V winning detection process (S16) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through a specific area provided inside the second big winning hole 42 (S50). It is detected by the specific area sensor 42b that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided inside the second big winning hole 42. - 特許庁If the game ball has not passed through the specific area provided in the second big winning hole 42 (S50: No), this processing is terminated. The microcomputer 61 shifts to S51.

In S51, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a jackpot type random number, refers to the jackpot type determination table T2, and determines the jackpot type. In this embodiment, since there is only one kind of jackpot by passing through the specific area, the process of S51 may be omitted. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns ON the jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot has been determined in the jackpot determination (S52), and terminates this process.

In addition, when the game ball passes through the specific area, by turning on the flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area, the big hit caused by the game ball passing through the specific area and the big hit determination It may be possible to distinguish between a big win and a big win caused by being judged as a big win.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, according to FIG. 12, the contents of the normal operation process (S17) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the auxiliary game is in progress (S60). Whether or not the auxiliary game is in progress can be determined by determining whether or not the general electric movable member solenoid 21a is in operation (is in an energized state). If the auxiliary game is in progress (S60: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the condition for ending the auxiliary game is satisfied (S74). The end condition of the auxiliary game is that the number of game balls entering the normal ball entrance 22 reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10), or a predetermined opening time (defined in the opening pattern described later) time) has passed, or the termination condition is met, whichever comes first. If the termination condition is not satisfied (S74: No), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process to open the general electric movable member 21 until the termination condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if the termination condition is satisfied (S74: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 closes the general electric movable member 21 (S75: Yes), and terminates this process.

On the other hand, if the auxiliary game is not in progress (S60: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the normal symbol is fluctuating (S61). If it is fluctuating (S61: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S66. On the other hand, when it is not fluctuating (S61: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the number of normal pattern reservations is "0" (S62). If it is "0" (S62: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (S62: No), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a normal pattern hit determination (S63).

The ROM 63b stores a general pattern hit determination table (not shown) in which the value of the general pattern hit random number determined to be a general pattern hit is changed for each game state, just like the big hit determination table T1. In the normal figure hit determination table, the value of the random number per normal figure is associated so that the probability of being determined to be a normal figure hit is higher during the normal time saving state than during the non-time saving state and the micro time saving state. there is Then, the game control microcomputer 61 reads the value of the random number per normal pattern stored in the first storage area of the normal pattern retention storage unit 64c, and the random value corresponds to the normal pattern per normal pattern in the normal pattern per determination table. Determine whether or not it is included in the range of random numbers to determine whether it is a normal pattern hit. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a normal pattern variation pattern.

In selecting the normal figure fluctuation pattern, the game control microcomputer 61 checks the time saving flag. When the first time reduction flag is ON, the game control microcomputer 61 selects the normal pattern fluctuation pattern that defines the normal time reduction state fluctuation time (1 second in this example) regardless of the result of the normal pattern hit determination. do. When the second time reduction flag is ON, the game control microcomputer 61 selects the normal pattern fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time for the slight time reduction state (19 seconds in this example) regardless of the result of the normal pattern hit determination. do. When both the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are OFF, the game control microcomputer 61 determines the fluctuation time for the non-time saving state (20 seconds in this example) regardless of the result of the normal figure hit determination. Select a normal pattern. In addition, a normal pattern variation pattern that determines different variation times according to the results of the normal pattern retention number and the normal pattern per determination may be selected. The first time saving flag is turned ON when the normal working time saving state is controlled, and is turned OFF when the normal working time saving state ends. The second time reduction flag is turned ON when the minute time reduction state is controlled, and is turned OFF when the minute time reduction state ends.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the number of normal pattern reservations (S64), and changes each data stored in each storage area of the general pattern reservation storage unit 64c to the one with the earlier storage order. Shift into storage areas one by one. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 outputs a variation start command for the normal pattern including information about the result of the normal pattern per determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern, and the normal pattern fluctuation associated with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern Based on the time, the normal symbol display 53 is caused to start the variable display of the normal symbol (S65).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation time set in the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern has elapsed (S66). If the variation time has not elapsed (S66: No), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process in order to continue the variation display of the general pattern. On the other hand, if the variation time has passed (S66: Yes), it means that the variation of the normal symbols has ended. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the determination result of S63 is a normal pattern hit in order to determine whether or not to start the auxiliary game (S67). If the determination result of S63 is not a normal game (S67: No), since there is no need to start the auxiliary game, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process. On the other hand, if the determination result of S63 is a general pattern hit (S67: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the open pattern of the general electrical movable member 21 and performs opening/closing control of the general electrical movable member 21 ( S68). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an open pattern (corresponding to the first mode) to the RAM 64 as "0.5 seconds once" in the non-time saving state. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an opening pattern (corresponding to the third aspect) of "10 times of 0.6 seconds" in which the short opening is repeated multiple times in the time-saving state. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an open pattern (corresponding to the second mode) of "once every 3 seconds" in the normal time saving state. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 operates the common electric movable member solenoid 21a so as to follow the set opening pattern, and controls the opening of the common electric movable member 21.例文帳に追加

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 confirms the current game state in order to operate the distribution member 24 in a manner corresponding to the current game state (S69). In S69, the game control microcomputer 61 first confirms whether or not the current game state is the non-time saving state. As described above, the current game state can be confirmed by the ON/OFF state of each time saving flag.

When the current game state is a non-time saving state (S69: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 controls the distribution member solenoid 24a so that the distribution member 24 takes an open state (S70). As a result, the guide passage 23 and the first guide passage 23a are brought into communication (see FIG. 3(b)). Therefore, even if a game ball enters the general electric ball entrance 22 while the general electric movable member 21 is open in the opening pattern of "0.5 seconds x 1 time", the game ball The ball enters the discharge port 25 and is discharged out of the machine without being guided by the non-electric starting port 26a. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current game state is not the non-time saving state (S69: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the current game state is the normal time saving state (S71). When it is determined that the current game state is the normal time saving state (S71: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns the distribution member solenoid 24a so that the distribution member 24 is opened and closed in the opening and closing pattern for the normal time saving state. control (S72). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process.

In the above-described opening and closing pattern for the normal time saving state, a predetermined number (in this example, the first one ball) of the game balls entered into the normal electric ball entrance 22 are placed on the second guide path 23b side. In this pattern, the distribution member 24 is closed so as to distribute the game balls, and the distribution member 24 is opened so as to distribute the remaining game balls to the discharge port 25 side. Furthermore, in this opening/closing pattern, if there is already a game ball between the second guide passage 23b and the ball-throwing member 27, even if the game ball entered first in the normal time-saving state, the game ball is ejected through the discharge port 25. The distributing member 24 is opened so that the paper is discharged from the machine. A sensor may be provided on the second guide path 23b to determine whether or not the first game ball has passed through the second guide path 23b.

During the normal time-saving state, the opening time of the normal electric ball opening 22 is long (3 seconds in this example), so that more game balls can enter the normal electric ball opening 22 than during the non-time-saving state. have a nature. However, if there is not even one game ball in the normal variable prize winning device 20, the first game ball is guided to the operation port 28, but the remaining game balls are discharged from the discharge port 25 to the outside of the machine. Since the specification is adopted, not all the game balls entered into the normal electric ball entrance 22 are used for acquisition of the second special figure reservation. In addition, during the normal time saving state, the probability that it is determined to be a normal game hit is higher than in the non-time saving state, so the normal electric ball entrance 22 can be opened frequently, but the ball throwing member 27 from the second guide passage 23b. If there is even one game ball between them, even if the game ball enters the normal electric ball entrance 22 in the subsequent opening, it will be discharged out of the machine from the discharge opening 25, so the normal electric ball The game ball entering the mouth 22 is not used for acquiring the second special figure reservation.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current game state is not the normal time saving state (S71: No), the current game state is the slight time saving state. In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the distribution member solenoid 24a so that the distribution member 24 is closed (S73). As a result, the guide passage 23 and the second guide passage 23b are brought into communication (see FIG. 2(a)). In addition, as described above, during the minute time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 opens the general electric movable member 21 in the opening pattern of "0.6 seconds 10 times", so that the general electric ball entrance 22 Multiple game balls can enter. As a result, all of the game balls entered into the normal ball entrance 22 are thrown toward the operating opening 28 through the ball throwing member 27.例文帳に追加That is, more game balls are thrown to the operation port 28 side than in the normal time saving state. After execution of S73, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process. The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the process of S63 is an example of the opening/closing determination means of the present invention. The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the process of S68 is an example of the opening/closing control means of the present invention. The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the processes of S70, S72, and S73 is an example of distribution control means of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the distribution member 24 is closed during the time-saving state, so that all the game balls entering the normal electric ball entrance 22 are thrown to the operation opening 28 side. If the number of game balls waiting to be thrown by the ball-throwing member 27 exceeds the number that can be normally stored in the variable winning device 20, the game balls may be discharged from the discharge port 25. Alternatively, by making the fluctuation time of normal symbols longer than the fluctuation time of special symbols, or by lengthening the interval time from the opening of the general electric movable member 21 to the next opening, etc., the number that can be stored is not exceeded. For example, the opening frequency of the normal variable winning device 20 may be reduced. In other words, if the number of balls thrown to the operation port 28 side (non-electric starting device 26 side) in the slightly reduced time state is greater than the number of balls thrown to the side of the operation port 28 in the normal time saving state, in what mode is the normal variable winning device 20 may be stored.

(Special symbol standby process)
Next, according to FIG. 13, the special symbol standby process (S18) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S80). If not "0" (S80: No), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure jackpot determination process (S81) and a second special figure variation pattern selection process (S82) which will be described later. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S83), and stores each data stored in each storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b. is shifted one by one to the area having the earlier order, that is, to the read side (S84). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure fluctuation start process (S85). In this second special symbol variation start process, a variation start command for special symbols is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the second special symbol display device 52 starts variable display of the second special symbol. The special figure fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the second special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 14) described later and the second special figure variation pattern selection process ( Figures 15 to 17) contains the data of the second special figure fluctuation pattern set in. After executing S85, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process.

Further, when the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S80: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" (S86 ). If not "0" (S86: No), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure jackpot determination process (S87) and a first special figure variation pattern selection process (S88) which will be described later. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S89), and stores each data stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a. is shifted one by one to the storage area with the earlier order, that is, to the read side (S90). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure fluctuation start process (S91). In this first special symbol variation start process, a variation start command for special symbols is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the first special symbol display device 51 starts variable display of the first special symbol. The special figure fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 14) described later and the first special figure variation pattern selection process ( Figures 15 to 17) contains the data of the first special figure fluctuation pattern set in. After executing S91, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process.

On the other hand, when the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" (S86: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not it is in a standby state (S92). The standby state refers to a state in which the jackpot game is not being played, the special symbols are not fluctuating, and the number of special symbols reserved is zero. More specifically, in addition to the above conditions, the standby state is a state triggered by the lapse of a certain period of time or more in which the design is stopped after the special design (or effect design) is confirmed and displayed. If it is in the standby state (S92: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process. On the other hand, if it is not in the standby state (S92: No), the game control microcomputer 61 executes standby screen setting processing (S93). In this standby screen setting process, after a predetermined standby time has passed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . After that, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process. Thus, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special figure is performed only when the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S80: Yes). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation.

(Second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process))
Next, according to FIG. 14, the second special figure jackpot determination process (S81) and the first special figure jackpot determination process (S87) will be described. In addition, since the second special figure jackpot determination process and the first special figure jackpot determination process have the same process flow, they will be collectively described.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 64 (S100), and refers to the jackpot determination table (jackpot determination table T1 in this example) (S101). . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers corresponding to the big wins in the big win determination table, and determines whether or not there is the same random number as the big win random number read in S100, that is, whether or not the big win is a big win. A determination is made (S102).

If it is a big win (S102: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on a big win flag indicating that a big win has been determined (S103). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot type random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit, and sets the jackpot type determination table (in this example, the jackpot type determination Table T2) is referred to determine the type of jackpot (S104). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot pattern of the special figure, the stop pattern of the special figure, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot effect pattern, etc. are different. Also, the upper limit number of times of the normal time saving state is determined depending on the type of jackpot. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the special figure jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S104 in the special figure buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S109), End this process.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit (S102: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers corresponding to the small hits in the big hit determination table, and has the same random number as the big hit random number read in S100. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not it is a small hit (S105). As described above, there is a case where a small hit is not won in the first special figure jackpot determination, but a small hit is won in the second special figure jackpot determination. If it is a small hit (S105: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns ON a small hit flag indicating that it is determined as a small hit (S106). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop design data for confirming and displaying the small winning design of the special figure in the special figure buffer (S109), and ends this process.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a small hit (S105: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers corresponding to c short time (suddenly short time) of the big hit determination table, and the big hit random number read in S100 It is determined whether or not there is the same random number as c, that is, whether or not c time is shortened (S107). As described above, in the second special figure jackpot determination, there is a case where c is not elected in a short time, and c is elected in a first special figure jackpot determination in a non-time saving state. When c time reduction is won (S107: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the c time reduction winning flag indicating that c time reduction has been won in this special figure variation (S108). In addition, the c time saving winning flag is ON only during the variation of the special symbol determined to have been won in the c time saving. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special figure stop design data for confirming and displaying the c time saving design of the special figure in the special figure buffer (S109), and ends this processing.

On the other hand, when c time saving is not won (S107: No), that is, when it is lost, the game control microcomputer 61 stores the special figure stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the special figure losing symbol in the special figure buffer. is set (S109), and the process ends. The processing of S102 and S105 in the second special figure jackpot determination processing is an example of the first determination of the present invention. The game control microcomputer 61 that performs the processes of S102 and S105 in the second special figure jackpot determination process is an example of the first determination means of the present invention.

(Second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process))
Next, according to FIGS. 15 to 17, the second special figure variation pattern selection process (S82) and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S88) will be described. It should be noted that the second special figure variation pattern selection process and the first special figure variation pattern selection process have the same process flow, so they will be collectively described.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the time saving flag is OFF (S110). The game control microcomputer 61 affirmatively determines S110 when both the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are OFF.

When both the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are OFF (S110: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S111. When the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are not OFF (S110: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the first time saving flag is ON (S121). When the first time saving flag is ON (S121: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S122. On the other hand, when the first time saving flag is OFF (S121: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S130.

The game control microcomputer 61 that has moved to S111, S122, and S130 determines whether or not the special symbol from which the special figure variation pattern is to be selected is the main special figure. In the pachinko game machine 1, the second special figure is the main special figure when the first time saving flag is ON, that is, in the normal working time saving state. On the other hand, the 2nd special figure turns into a main special figure in the state where the 2nd time saving flag is ON, ie, a slight time saving state. Both the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are in the OFF state, that is, in the non-time saving state, the first special figure becomes the main special figure.

When the special symbol for which the special symbol variation pattern is to be selected is not the main special symbol (S111, S122, S130: No), the game control microcomputer 61 selects a fixed special symbol regardless of the determination results such as the jackpot determination. A variation pattern is selected (S112, S123, S131). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure variation pattern then proceeds to S120.

On the other hand, when the special symbol for which the special symbol variation pattern is to be selected is the main symbol (S111, S122, S130: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON ( S113, S124, S132). When the big hit flag is ON (S113, S124, S132: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table and selects the special figure fluctuation pattern for the big hit (S114, S125, S133 ). For example, when it is a non-time saving state, if the obtained variation pattern random number is "50", the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern P1 (S114). In the case of the minute time saving state, if the acquired variation pattern random number is "50", the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern P7 (S125). In the normal time saving state, if the acquired variation pattern random number is "50", the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern P9 (S133). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure variation pattern then proceeds to S120.

In addition, when the jackpot flag is not ON (S113, S124, S132: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines the control differently.
Specifically, when it is in the non-time saving state (S110: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the acquired jackpot random number is the c time saving establishment random number (S115). As described above, in the second special figure jackpot determination, it may not be elected in c time saving, and in the first special figure jackpot determination (limited to non-time saving state) it may be elected in c time saving. When the acquired jackpot random number exists in the jackpot random numbers determined as c time saving, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a c time saving establishment random number (S115: Yes). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special figure variation pattern with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table (S116). In the pachinko game machine 1, when it is in the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected regardless of the value of the acquired variation pattern random number (S116). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure variation pattern then proceeds to S120.

On the other hand, if it is in the normal time saving state (S121: Yes) or if it is in the slight time saving state (S121: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the small hit flag is ON (S126, S134). As described above, in the first special figure jackpot determination, there is a case where a small hit is not won, and the second special figure jackpot determination is determined as a small hit. When the small hit flag is ON (S126, S134: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special figure variation pattern with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table (S127, S135). Specifically, in the case of the normal time saving state, if the acquired variation pattern random number is "50", the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern P10 (S127). Similarly, when it is in the slightly reduced working hours state, if the acquired variation pattern random number is "50", the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern P8 (S135). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S120.

In the non-time saving state, when the acquired jackpot random number is not the c time saving establishment random number (S115: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game is lost. In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S117. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires the reach random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit, and determines whether or not the acquired reach random number is the reach establishment random number (S117). . If the acquired reach random number exists in the reach random number for the non-time saving state among the reach determination table T3, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a reach establishment random number (S117: Yes).

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special figure variation pattern selection table and selects a special figure variation pattern for loss with reach (S118). For example, if the acquired variation pattern random number is "30", the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern P4 (S118). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure variation pattern then proceeds to S120.

On the other hand, if the acquired reach random number is not a reach establishment random number (S117: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table and selects the special figure fluctuation pattern for reach no loss ( S119). For example, the game control microcomputer 61 selects the special figure variation pattern P5 when the special figure reservation number is 0-2, and selects the special figure variation pattern P6 when the special figure reservation number is 3-4. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern P5, and when the number of special figure reservations is 3 to 4, the fluctuation of the special figure ends early, and the digestion pace of the special figure reservation is increased. It's getting faster. The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure variation pattern then proceeds to S120.

The game control microcomputer 61, which moves to S120 after selecting the special figure variation pattern, sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64, and terminates this process. The variation pattern data set in the special figure variation pattern buffer at S120 is included in the special figure variation start command set at S85 and S91 of the special symbol standby process described above, and the output process of the main side timer interrupt process ( S10), it is output to the sub-control board 100. FIG.

In addition, in this embodiment, when it is not determined to be a big hit in the normal time saving state (S121: Yes) or the slight time saving state (S121: No), the big hit random number is associated so that it is always determined to be a small hit. Therefore, when the small hit flag is not ON (S126, S134: No), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process. However, if you create a case that is determined to be lost by making the probability of winning a small hit 1/2, etc., as with the processing in a non-time saving state, the special figure fluctuation of reach with reach depending on the result of reach determination Select a pattern or a special figure variation pattern with no reach.

(Special symbol variation processing)
Next, according to FIG. 18, the special symbol variation process (S19) will be described. In addition, since the special symbol variation processing of the second special symbol and the special symbol variation processing of the first special symbol have the same process flow, they will be collectively described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time (time corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern set in S120) has ended (S140). If the special symbol variation time has not ended (S140: No), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this process. When the fluctuation time of the special symbols has ended (S140: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 sets a special symbol fluctuation stop command for stopping the fluctuation display of the special symbols in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 ( S141). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 changes the special symbol variable display being executed on the special symbol display device to the special symbol stop symbol data set in S109 after the variation time specified in the special symbol variation pattern has passed. A special symbol stop process is executed to stop at the corresponding symbol (S142).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process, which will be described later (S143). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S144), and if it is ON (S144: Yes), executes a game state reset process (S145). In this game state reset process, it is determined whether or not the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are ON, and if it is determined to be ON, the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are turned OFF. In other words, it is controlled in a non-time-saving state during execution of the jackpot game. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not a ceiling flag, which will be described later, is ON, and turns OFF the ceiling flag when it is determined to be ON.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a jackpot opening setting to start a jackpot game (S146), and sets an opening command for executing the jackpot opening (S147). The opening of the big win is an effect such as displaying an effect image celebrating the occurrence of the big win on the effect display device 7 or reproducing a music piece celebrating the occurrence of the big win from each speaker 8 . In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a special electric accessary product process (S148). First, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special electric role operation valid counter in the special electric role product processing. The special electric role operation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. When the round start time is reached, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a round start command in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . Then, the game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the first big winning hole 32 in an opening pattern corresponding to the kind of big win. Then, during the round game, when the upper limit number of game balls enter after the first big winning hole 32 is opened, or when a predetermined opening time elapses, the game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the first opening/closing member. The closing operation of 31 closes the first big winning hole 32 and ends the round game. The game control microcomputer 61 performs the opening/closing operation of the first big winning opening 32 for the number of rounds determined for each type of big winning. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the special electric role operation effective counter each time a round game is started, and when the value of the special electric role operation effective counter becomes "0", the jackpot game is terminated. Let Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an ending command for executing an ending effect in the output buffer of the RAM 64 . After that, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the jackpot flag. The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the processes of S146 to S148 is an example of the jackpot game control means of the present invention.

After the special electric accessary product process (S148) ends, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state setting process (S149). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 wins the "5R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)" in the first special lottery, or "10R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)" in the second special lottery. ”, the first time saving flag is turned ON, the first time saving counter is set to “10”, and this process is terminated. As a result, the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the normal time-saving state. The first time-saving counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special figure executed during the normal time-saving state.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 wins the "10R jackpot (no time reduction)" in the lottery of the second special figure, it turns on the ceiling flag and waits until b time reduction (play time) is reached on the ceiling counter. Set the specified number of times. The ceiling flag is turned ON in the non-work-shortening state, and is turned OFF when the non-work-shortening state is terminated by switching to the normal work-shortening state due to the fact that the number of fluctuations of the special pattern in the non-work-shortening state reaches a prescribed number of times. The ceiling counter counts the number of variations of the special symbols executed during the non-working time saving state in order to shift to the normal working time saving state. In this embodiment, "700" is set to the ceiling counter at the time of transition to the non-time saving state.

Further, when the big hit flag is OFF (S144: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S150). If the small hit flag is not ON (S150: No), the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process. On the other hand, if the small win flag is ON (S150: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the opening pattern of the second big winning hole 42 according to the won small win (S151). For example, the game control microcomputer 61 opens the second large prize winning port 42 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the winning small prize (such as an opening pattern in which 1.6 seconds is opened once). is satisfied, the second big winning port 42 is closed and the small winning game is ended. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the small hit flag. After execution of S151, the game control microcomputer 61 terminates this process.

In addition, when the game ball passes through the specific area of the second big winning hole 42 before the small winning game ends, "10R big winning (without time reduction)" is determined. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag to start the jackpot game. During the small hit game, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the area distribution member solenoid 42d and controls the area distribution member so that the game ball can pass through the specific area. In addition, during the small winning game, it is not necessary to control the area distribution member so that the game ball can pass through the specific area. There may be a time when the area distribution member solenoid 42d is turned off. In this embodiment, the first pattern is a pattern for controlling the area distribution member so that the game ball can easily pass through the specific area during the small winning game. The second pattern is a pattern for controlling the area distribution member so that the game ball can easily pass through the non-specific area during the small winning game.

(Game state management process)
Next, according to FIG. 19, the content of the game state management process (S143) will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ceiling flag is ON (S160). In the pachinko game machine 1, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbols in the non-time-saving state reaches a specified number of times, the main control board 60 turns off the ceiling flag and switches the game state from the non-time-saving state to the normal time-saving state. there is

When the ceiling flag is not ON (S160: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S166. When the ceiling flag is ON (S160: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the ceiling counter (S161).

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the ceiling counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (S162). That is, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbols have changed for the prescribed number of times until reaching b time saving (play time). If the value of the ceiling counter is not "0" (S162: No), it means that the prescribed number of times to reach b time saving (play time) has not been reached, so the game control microcomputer 61 is in the normal time saving state. Without doing so, the process proceeds to S166. On the other hand, when the value of the ceiling counter is "0" (S162: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the first time saving flag to control b time saving (play time) (S163), the first "850" is set in the time-saving counter as the number of times of time-saving (S164). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 switches the ceiling flag to OFF (S165). These processes usually cause a time-saving state. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S178 and terminates this process.

On the other hand, the game control microcomputer 61 that has moved to S166 determines whether or not the first time saving flag is ON. When the first time saving flag is not ON (S166: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S170. On the other hand, when the first time saving flag is ON (S166: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the first time saving counter (S167).

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the first time reduction counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (S168). When the value of the first time saving counter is "0", the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the first time saving flag (S169), and proceeds to S170. On the other hand, when the value of the first time saving counter after subtracting 1 is not "0" (S168: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S170 without executing the process of S169.

The game control microcomputer 61 that has moved to S170 determines whether or not the second time saving flag is ON. When the second time saving flag is not ON (S170: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S174. On the other hand, when the second time saving flag is ON (S170: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the second time saving counter described later (S171).

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the second time reduction counter after subtracting 1 is "0" (S172). When the value of the second time saving counter is "0", the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the second time saving flag (S173), and proceeds to S174. On the other hand, when the value of the second time saving counter after subtracting 1 is not "0" (S172: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S174 without executing the process of S173.

The game control microcomputer 61, which has moved to S174, determines whether or not the c time reduction winning flag is ON. As described above, the c time saving winning flag is a flag that is turned ON only during the fluctuation of the special symbol determined to have been won in the c time saving (see S108). If it is possible to determine whether or not the c-time-saving election is made, the c-time-saving winning flag may not be used. For example, by reading the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure buffer, it may be confirmed whether or not the winning is made in a short time c.

Returning to the description of FIG. 19, when the c time saving winning flag is not ON (S174: No), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S178. On the other hand, when the c time saving winning flag is ON (S174: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are OFF, that is, the current game state is a non-time saving state. (S175). When the c time saving winning flag is ON and the current game state is a non-time saving state (S175: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the second time saving flag in order to control to a slight time saving state. While doing (S176), "10" is set to the 2nd time saving counter (S177). As a result, after the variation of the special symbol determined to have been elected in c time saving, the next variation will be in a slight time saving state. The second time-saving counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special figure executed during the minute time-saving state. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S178.

On the other hand, if the c time saving winning flag is OFF (S174: No), and the c time saving winning flag is ON, but if the current game state is the normal time saving state or the slight time saving state (S175: No), the game The control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S178 without executing S176 and S177.

The game control microcomputer 61, which has moved to S178, sets a game state designation command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and then terminates this process. The game state specifying command includes information about the set current game state (whether or not the time saving state, time saving counter value, whether the ceiling flag is ON, ceiling counter value, etc.). The game state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub-control board 100 in the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process. The game control microcomputer 61 that executes the game state management process (S143) and the game state setting process (S149) is an example of the game state control means of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the end condition of the short time state is that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches "10 times" or a big hit (including V prize) is won within "10 times". This creates an opportunity to open the normal power inlet 22 with an opening pattern of "0.6 seconds x 10 times" during the short time state, and while the normal power inlet 22 is open. , to acquire a large number of game balls used for acquiring the second special figure reservation. Therefore, if it is possible to acquire a specific number or more (for example, 5 balls) of game balls used for acquiring the second special figure reservation, the upper limit number of special figure fluctuations performed in the slightly reduced time state is "10 times is not limited to For example, it may be "once". In addition, if the upper limit number is provided for the game balls stored in the normal variable winning device 20, the upper limit number is not provided for the special figure fluctuation performed in the slightly shortened state, and the game ball entering the normal variable winning device 20 Triggered by exceeding the upper limit number, you may make it terminate a slight time reduction state.

<Description on game state transition and normal variable winning device operation>
Next, according to FIGS. 20 to 22, the transition of the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 and the operation of the normal variable winning device 20 will be described.

(Transition from the non-working time saving state to the normal working time saving state and the operation of the normal variable winning device 20 in the normal working time saving state)
As shown in FIG. 20, the main special figure in the non-time saving state is the first special figure. Therefore, in the non-time-saving state, the game ball is shot aiming at the first starting port 11 arranged in the left game area 3L. And, when it is determined to be a big hit in the first special figure jackpot determination in the non-time saving state, it is controlled to the normal time saving state after the jackpot game ends. In addition, during the non-time saving state, even if the number of fluctuations in the special pattern reaches the upper limit number (700 times in this example) without winning the jackpot, the normal time saving state from the next special figure fluctuation without going through the jackpot game (b time saving, play time).

By the way, it is assumed that the game ball is shot aiming at the gate 12 arranged in the right game area 3R during the non-time saving state. During the non-time saving state, the probability of being determined to be a normal figure hit by the normal figure hit determination is low compared to the normal time saving state, and the opening time of the general electric movable member 21 is short (0.5 seconds × 1 time). For this reason, during the non-time-saving state, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the normal electric ball entrance 22, and it is difficult for the game to progress smoothly. Even if it is possible to enter the game ball into the normal electric ball entrance 22, the game control microcomputer 61 opens the distribution member 24 during the non-time saving state, and out of the machine from the discharge port 25 Eject the ball (see Figure 21). As a result, it is not possible to obtain an opportunity to execute the second special figure jackpot determination during the non-time saving state.

The main special figure in the normal time saving state is the second special figure. Therefore, in the normal time-saving state, game balls are shot aiming at the normal variable winning device 20 arranged in the right game area 3R. During the normal time-saving state, the probability of being determined to be a normal pattern-hit by the normal pattern-hit determination is high compared to the non-time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is short, and in addition, the opening time of the normal electric movable member 21 is long. (3 seconds x 1 time). Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 12 during the normal time saving state, the common electric movable member 21 is opened at high frequency. When a game ball enters while the normal electric ball entrance 22 is open, the game ball is guided into the guide passage 23. - 特許庁

As described above, in the normal time-saving state, the opening time of the normal electric ball opening 22 is long, so more game balls are likely to enter the normal electric ball opening 22 than in the non-time-saving state. However, the game control microcomputer 61 limits the number of game balls that can be stored in the normal variable winning device 20 in the normal time saving state to 1 ball, and 1 ball is on the operation port 28 side (non-electric starting device 26 side). However, the distribution member 24 is opened so that the remaining game balls are discharged from the discharge port 25 to the outside of the machine. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21, during the normal time saving state, although there are many opportunities for game balls to enter the normal electric ball entrance 22, all game balls are used for acquiring the second special figure reservation. not so efficient.

However, if it is possible to acquire the second special figure reservation based on the game ball that has flowed down to the operation port 28 side, if the jackpot is won, "10R jackpot (usually short time 10 times)" is determined, After the jackpot game is over, it is again controlled to the normal time-saving state. Even if it is not judged as a big win, a small win is won with a probability of about 1/1. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the specific area during the small winning game, "10R big winning (no time saving)" is determined, and after the big winning game is finished, it is controlled to the non-time saving state. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the small hit game, the next big hit determination is executed after the end of the small hit game. At this time, if the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the normal time saving state has not reached the upper limit number of times, the jackpot determination is executed again in the normal time saving state. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure has reached the upper limit number of times, the big hit determination is executed in a non-time saving state.

(Transition from the non-time saving state to the slight time saving state and the operation of the normal variable winning device 20 in the slight time saving state)
As shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined to be c time saving in the first special figure jackpot determination in a non-time saving state, after the end of the special figure fluctuation, it is controlled from the next fluctuation to the minute time saving state without going through the jackpot game . The main special figure in the minute time saving state is the second special figure. Therefore, in the slightly short time state, the game ball is shot aiming at the normal variable winning device 20 arranged in the right game area 3R.

As shown in FIG. 21, during the slight time saving state, the probability of being determined to be a general figure hit by the general figure hit determination is low compared to the normal time saving state, and the opening time per time of the general electric movable member 21 Short (0.6 seconds). However, the number of openings of the general electric movable member 21 is larger than that in the normal time saving state (10 times in this example). Furthermore, all the game balls entered into the normal electric ball entrance 22 are guided to the second guide passage 23b by closing the distribution member 24 during the minute time saving state.

With reference to FIGS. 2(a), (b) and 22, the operation mode of the ball feeding member 27 in the slightly shortened state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2(a), when a game ball enters the normal ball entrance 22, the distribution member 24 is closed and the game ball rolls on the second guide passage 23b. When the game ball is received in the ball receiving portion 27d of the ball feeding member 27, the game control microcomputer 61 operates the ball receiving member solenoid 27e to move the game ball received in the ball receiving portion 27d toward the operation port 28 side. and flow down (time point a1 in FIG. 22). It should be noted that the condition for causing the game ball that first enters the normal variable winning device 20 to flow down to the operation port 28 side during the slight time saving state is not particularly limited. For example, the ball throwing member 27 may be rotated when the game ball is accommodated in the ball throwing member 27 regardless of the second special figure reservation number. In addition, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit, and if it has reached the upper limit, the ball throwing member 27 waits until there is a vacancy in the second special figure reservation number. You can let it run.

As shown in FIG. 2(b), when the game ball that has flowed down to the operating port 28 side enters the operating port 28 and contacts the link mechanism of the non-electric starter 26, the game ball enters the non-electric starter port 26a. The bridging guide 26b advances to the right side of the non-electric starting opening 26a by the mechanical operation of the link mechanism so that the ball can be entered. With the bridging guide 26b advanced to the right of the non-electric starter opening 26a, when a newly launched game ball rolls on the bridging guide 26b and enters the non-electrical starter opening 26a, the second special An opportunity to execute the big hit determination is obtained (time a2 in FIG. 22).

In addition, when one game ball is thrown to the operation port 28 side, a space for one ball is created in the storage space in the normal variable winning device 20 . As a result, the game ball with the next oldest entry order is accommodated in the ball receiving portion 27d of the ball feeding member 27, and the game ball can be delivered to the operation port 28 side again. At this time, the game control microcomputer 61 rotates the ball-feeding member 27 at a specific timing instead of rotating the ball-feeding member 27 each time a game ball is received in the ball receiving portion 27d.
Specifically, the game control microcomputer 61 waits for the throwing of the ball by the ball-throwing member 27 until a series of games (special figure variation and jackpot game) based on the result of one second special figure jackpot determination is completed. .

In this embodiment, "10R jackpot (normal time reduction 10 times)" and "10R jackpot (no time reduction)" are set as jackpots that can be won during the slightly reduced time state. In the case of the "10R jackpot (usually reduced time 10 times)", the round game time per round is longer than that of the "10R jackpot (no time reduction)", but the game control microcomputer 61 determines which jackpot. However, the ball-throwing member 27 waits until the end of the big win game, and after the end of the big win game, the ball-throwing member 27 is rotated to throw the game ball to the operation port 28 side.

To give a specific example, when it is determined that the second special figure jackpot determination is a small hit, and the game ball passes through the specific area while the second big prize opening 42 is open (time a3 in FIG. 22 ), a jackpot game based on "10R jackpot (no time reduction)" is performed (time a4 in FIG. 22), and after the jackpot game is completed, the ball throwing member 27 rotates again (time a5 in FIG. 22), A game ball is thrown to the operation port 28 side. In other words, the ball throwing by the ball throwing member 27 is on standby from time a1 to time a5. Waiting for the ball to be thrown by the ball-throwing member 27 during this period (from time a1 to time a5) means that the game ball is thrown at an interval longer than the time required for completing one jackpot game, and as a result, the game ball is thrown. , After one vacancy occurs in the second special figure reservation number after one big hit determination is executed, the second special figure reservation acquisition opportunity is given.

Conventionally, since the game ball enters the starting port at the timing when the player shoots the game ball, if the number of special figure reservations has reached the upper limit, the second special symbol based on the game ball However, the condition for holding the fluctuation of the However, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, after one vacancy occurs in the second special figure reservation number, the ball is thrown by the ball throwing member 27, so the opportunity to execute the second special figure jackpot determination is obtained. easy to do In addition, in the second special figure jackpot determination performed based on the ball entering the non-electric starting port 26a which is in a state that can be entered by the game ball entering the operation port 28, it is determined as a jackpot by the jackpot determination. Even if there is not, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of about 1/1. And when winning a small prize, it is possible to obtain a "10R jackpot (no time reduction)" by passing through a specific area. Therefore, if a game ball can be made to enter the normal variable winning device 20, it can be said that a chance to win a big hit is given for the number of game balls that have entered the normal variable winning device 20.例文帳に追加can. In other words, once a big win is won, it is possible to continuously win big wins thereafter (for game balls entered into the normal variable prize winning device 20), and there is a possibility that the number of winable balls can be increased. be.

Then, the game state after the end of the jackpot game based on the “10R jackpot (no time saving)” becomes “non-time saving state”. In addition, the game state after the end of the jackpot game based on the “10R jackpot (usually reduced working hours 10 times)” becomes “normal reduced working hours state”. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the small winning game, the next big winning determination is executed after the small winning game is finished. At this time, if the number of fluctuations of the special figure in the short time state has not reached the upper limit number of times, the big hit determination is executed again in the short time state. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure has reached the upper limit number of times, the big hit determination is executed in a non-time saving state.

In addition, in this embodiment, even if it is not determined to be a big hit in the second special figure jackpot determination, it is determined to be a small hit with a probability of about 1/1, and some kind of winning game is executed. It is designed to be Therefore, the ball-throwing member 27 of this embodiment waits for the ball-throwing until the winning game ends. As a modified example, for example, it is assumed that the odds of winning a small prize are set to 1/2 or 1/10 to create a situation where it can be determined that the game is lost. In such a case, the ball-throwing member 27 does not need to wait for the ball-throwing until the end of the winning game even when it is determined that the big hit is lost, and the ball is thrown every time the second special figure variation is completed. good too.

In this way, the game state before the start of the jackpot game (or the small win game) is a "slight time saving state", but when the jackpot is won, the game state is shifted to the game state based on the type of the jackpot won, The time-saving state ends. However, the game control microcomputer 61, regardless of the game state when the ball is thrown by the ball-throwing member 27, as long as the game ball is stored in the normal variable winning device 20, the second special figure is displayed once. A ball is thrown by the ball-throwing member 27 each time a series of games based on the result of the big hit determination is completed. Completion of a series of games based on the result of one second special figure jackpot determination corresponds to establishment of the aforementioned throwing condition.

By the way, when it is determined to be a big hit in the second special figure jackpot determination during the minute time saving state, and when the game shifts to the normal time saving state after the jackpot game ends, the game ball enters the normal variable winning device 20 during the normal time saving state. There is also However, as described above, during the normal time-saving state, if the game ball is already stored in the normal variable winning device 20, the newly entered game ball is discharged from the discharge port 25 to the outside of the machine. Therefore, the game ball newly entered during the normal time saving state is not thrown to the operation port 28 side. In addition, even if the game ball enters the normal variable winning device 20 during the jackpot game, it is controlled in a non-time-saving state during the jackpot game. , and the game balls are not thrown to the operation port 28 side during the jackpot game.

<Sub-side control processing>
Next, sub-side control processing will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 101 of the sub control board 100 executes predetermined processing based on various commands output from the main control board 60 .

(Variation effect processing)
The production control microcomputer 101 analyzes the command when a variation start command for a special figure is inputted. The variation start command for the special figure includes information on the special figure variation pattern, the special figure stop pattern (jackpot type determination result) and the like. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 selects a combination of the left effect pattern 7L, the middle effect pattern 7C and the right effect pattern 7R to be finally displayed when the effect display device 7 displays the variable effect pattern. Select by referring to a table (not shown). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes effect content selection processing. As production content selection processing, the production control microcomputer 101 selects production contents ( Select the variable effect pattern). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 outputs to the image control board 200 a variable effect start command for causing the effect display device 7 to start displaying the selected effect content (variable effect pattern). The variable effect start command includes effect image data for displaying the effect pattern on the effect display device 7 in addition to the effect contents (variable effect pattern).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes a fluctuation production end process when a fluctuation stop command for a special figure is inputted. As the fluctuation production end processing, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production to the image control board 200 . The image control board 200 determines and displays the left effect symbol 7L, the middle effect symbol 7C and the right effect symbol 7R in the effect display device 7 through a predetermined stop pattern based on the variable effect end command. A performance control microcomputer 101 confirms and displays the combination of the big win performance symbols in the case of a big win, and confirms and displays the combination of the losing performance symbols in the case of a loss. In addition, in the case of a small hit or c time reduction (sudden time reduction), it may be possible to confirm and display a combination of production patterns dedicated to small hits or c time reduction (sudden time reduction), or to produce with the same rules as in the case of loss. You may make it display the combination of the pattern fixedly.

(Jackpot control processing)
When an opening command is input, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes an opening effect selection process. In the opening effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed during the opening is selected, an opening effect command for starting the selected opening effect is output to each control board such as the image control board 200, and the opening effect is executed. Let Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a round effect selection process when a round designation command is input. In the round effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed in each round of the jackpot game is selected, a round effect command for starting the round effect of the selected content is output to each control board such as the image control board 200, and the round is performed. carry out the performance. Next, when an ending command is input, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes ending effect selection processing. In the ending effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed at the end of the jackpot is selected, an ending effect command for starting the selected ending effect is output to each control board such as the image control board 200, and the ending effect is executed. let it run.

(Other processing)
In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 generates switch data (edge data and level data) and outputs the data to the image control board 200 to display the button effects and the like displayed by the effect display device 7 . In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 creates lamp data for causing the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp Sa, and the right side lamp Sb to emit light in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, and transmits the data to the lamp control board 79. By outputting, the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp Sa, and the right side lamp Sb are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs audio data for outputting audio from the speaker 8 in accordance with the display of the production display device 7 to the audio control board 78 , thereby outputting audio from the speaker 8 . In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 creates drive data (data for driving the movable body 15) in order to drive the movable body 15 in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, and transmits the data to the lamp control board. By outputting to 79, the movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation pattern.

[Effects of Embodiment]
(1) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, the game balls stored by the ball-throwing member 27 (ball-throwing means) are moved to the third position at intervals longer than the time required to complete one jackpot game. By sending it to the guidance passage 23c (passing area), after one big hit determination is executed and one vacancy occurs in the number of second special figure reservations, the opportunity to acquire the second special figure reservation will be given. . As a result, the balls shot by the player are less likely to be wasted balls.

(2) In addition, the game ball is stored by the ball-sending member 27 until the jackpot game is completed, so that the game ball enters the non-electric starting port 26a (first ball entrance) and is stored as a valid hold. more likely to When the frequency of sending out to the third guide passage 23c is high, regardless of whether or not there is a vacancy in the special figure reservation number, a situation is created in which the game ball can enter the non-electric starting port 26a, but the jackpot game When the game ball is sent out to the third guide passage 23c after waiting for the end, there is a possibility that there is a vacancy in the special figure reservation number. As a result, game balls that become useless balls are less likely to occur. Under the condition that all effective reservations can lead to a big win, once a big win is won, it becomes possible to continuously win a big win thereafter, which leads to an increase in the number of prize balls that the player can win.

(3) In addition, a discharge port 25 (discharge port) that discharges game balls to the outside of the game machine, and a state in which game balls that have entered the normal electric ball entrance 22 can be distributed to the ball throwing member 27 side, or A distribution member 24 (distribution means) that is capable of distributing game balls entering the ball opening 22 to the discharge port 25 side, and a game control microcomputer 61 (distribution control) that controls the operation of the distribution member 24 means) and a game control microcomputer 61 (game state control means) and The game control microcomputer 61 has a case of controlling to a normal time-saving state (normal second state) after a big hit, and a case of controlling to a slight time-saving state (special second state) to make a time-saving state without going through a big hit. . The game control microcomputer 61, during the non-time saving state, when the general electric movable member 21 (second opening and closing means) is opened in the open pattern (first mode) with "0.5 seconds once", the game When the ball enters the normal ball entrance 22, the distribution member 24 is controlled so as to distribute the game ball to the discharge port 25 side. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61, in the normal time saving state, when the common electric movable member 21 is opened in the open pattern (second mode) of "once every 3 seconds", a plurality of game balls When the ball enters the ball entrance 22, the distribution member 24 is controlled so that one game ball is distributed to the ball feeding member 27 and the remaining game balls are distributed to the discharge port 25 side. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61, during the short time state, the game ball when the normal voltage movable member 21 is open in the opening pattern (the third mode) of "0.6 seconds 10 times" When a ball enters the ball entrance 22, the ball-throwing member throws a larger number of game balls than the number of game balls entered when the general electric movable member 21 is opened with an opening pattern of "once every 3 seconds". The distribution member 24 is controlled so as to distribute to the 27 side. As a result, when the general electric movable member 21 is opened in the opening pattern of "10 times in 0.6 seconds", the opening time is shorter than in the opening pattern of "1 time in 3 seconds". Although it is difficult to enter the electric ball opening 22, the amount of the ball entering the normal electric ball opening 22 leads to the entry of the non-electric start opening 26a. can get the chance.

(4) The opening pattern (third mode) of "10 times of 0.6 seconds" is a mode in which short opening is repeated multiple times. As a result, it is difficult for a plurality of game balls to enter the general electric ball entrance 22 by opening the general electric movable member 21 once, and this state is repeated multiple times, so that the general electric ball entrance 22 can enter the game ball. There is a margin in the interval from when the ball enters until the next game ball enters the normal ball entrance 22. - 特許庁As a result, it is possible to give the player a chance to acquire the second special figure reservation, but the frequency is not so high, so both the player and the hole can be in a well-balanced state.

(5) The big win determination includes the small win determination, and the second big winning device 40 (special winning device) opened when the small winning determination is determined as a small win, and the second big winning device 40 wins the ball. The first big winning device 30 (big winning device) that is opened when the played game ball passes through a specific area or when it is determined to be a big hit in the big win determination, and a flow path different from the normal electric ball entrance 22 and a first starting port 11 (open ball port) that is provided in and always in an open state. The game control microcomputer 61 executes a big hit determination when a game ball enters the first start port 11, while executing a big hit determination or a small hit determination when a game ball enters the non-electric start port 26a. Perform hit detection. As a result, when the general electric movable member 21 is opened, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the general electric ball entrance 22, but the game ball may be discharged from the general electric ball entrance 22 from the discharge port 25. When the ball can be entered, a chance of a big win can be obtained via a small win, so that the player can be given a chance of winning a large number of prize balls.

(6) The game state before the start of the jackpot game (or the small win game) is a "slightly reduced time state", but when the jackpot is won, the game state is shifted to the game state based on the type of the jackpot won, and the time is shortened. State ends. However, the game control microcomputer 61, regardless of the game state when the ball is thrown by the ball-throwing member 27, as long as the game ball is stored in the normal variable winning device 20, the second special figure is displayed once. A ball is thrown by the ball-throwing member 27 each time a series of games based on the result of the big hit determination is completed. As a result, the player concentrates on the game so as to enter a large number of game balls into the normal variable prize winning device 20 during the time-saving state, which leads to an improvement in the interest of the game.

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· You may set a special figure variation pattern selection table that is commonly used during the normal time saving state and during the slight time saving state. That is, the number of symbol variations performed per unit time during the slight time reduction state may be substantially the same as the number of symbol variations performed per unit time during the normal time reduction state.

- The opening time and opening pattern of the second big winning opening 42 in the small winning game may be changed as appropriate. However, it is preferable that the time should not be such that a large number of game balls can be entered as in a jackpot game.

- A jackpot type may be set for each game state of a non-time-saving state, a normal time-saving state, and a slight time-saving state. For example, during the normal time-saving state, in both the jackpot determined when the jackpot determination is determined as a jackpot and the jackpot due to the V prize, the normal time-saving state is always controlled after the jackpot game ends. good. Similarly, during the slight time-saving state, it is always controlled to a non-time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game in both the jackpot determined when it is determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination and the jackpot by V winning. good too. Moreover, you may set several hit classification from which the number of times of time saving differs.

· In the embodiment, two types of "10R jackpot (normal time reduction 10 times)" and "10R jackpot (no time reduction)" were set as the types of jackpots in the slightly reduced time state. However, since the presence or absence of the normal time-saving state is predetermined depending on whether it is a big hit that has passed through the big win determination or a small win that has passed through, the player can grasp the game state to be shifted after the big win game ends before the big win game ends. Met. As an example of the change, as a jackpot type that has undergone a jackpot determination and a jackpot type that has passed through a small hit, a jackpot type that is controlled to a normal time-saving state after the jackpot game ends, and a jackpot type that is controlled to a non-time-saving state after the jackpot game ends, At least one or more types may be set for each. In the example of the embodiment, the last game ball stored in the normal variable prize winning device 20 is used and the big hit determination (hereinafter referred to as "last big hit determination") is made based on the game ball entering the non-electric starter opening 26a ) is executed, as described above, since the game state after the end of the jackpot game can be grasped before the end of the jackpot game, the player is less interested in the type of the last jackpot. do not embrace However, if you set the jackpot type that can be determined in a small time-saving state as described above, depending on the result of the final jackpot determination, again, the situation that is controlled to the normal time-saving state, or the situation that is controlled to the non-time-saving state Either one will occur, making a difference in the profit that the player can obtain. As a result, the player's interest can be attracted. That is, when winning the "10R jackpot (usually with short working hours)" in the final jackpot determination, the chance of jackpot can be obtained only by entering the game ball into the normal electric ball opening 22 again. However, when winning the "10R jackpot (no time reduction)", the game must be played aiming at the first starting port 11 where the jackpot winning is not guaranteed even if the player enters the ball.

The distribution member 24 is closed until the number of game balls entering the normal variable winning device 20 reaches the upper limit (for example, 10 balls), and from the 11th ball, the distribution member 24 is opened and the discharge port 25 The game ball may be discharged out of the machine. In addition, when the general electric movable member 21 is opened in the opening pattern of "0.6 seconds × 10 times" during the short time state, when the opening is performed for the first several times, the distribution member 24 The distribution member 24 may be closed so that the game balls can be received when the opening is completed for a specific number of times. At this time, the launch timing of the game ball may be instructed by the performance display device 7 or the like at the timing when the distribution member 24 is closed so that the game ball shot by the player is not wasted. Conversely, in order to hide the effective launch timing from the player, the effect display device 7 or the like does not have to indicate the launch timing. In addition, in order to conceal the effective launch timing, even during the period when the game ball is actually ejected from the ejection port 25, the effect display is performed from the start of the opening pattern of "0.6 seconds x 10 times". The launching of the game ball may be instructed by the device 7 or the like.

・In the embodiment, as the timing of throwing by the ball throwing member 27, the ball throwing by the ball throwing member 27 is on standby until a series of games (special figure variation and jackpot game) based on the result of one second special figure jackpot determination is completed. was Since it is only necessary to throw the game ball at an interval longer than the time required for digesting one big win game, the ball may be thrown after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed after the end of the big win game. After the round game is completed, the ball may be thrown during the ending effect.

・In the embodiment, when even one game ball exists between the second guide passage 23b and the ball throwing member 27 during the normal time saving state, the game ball enters the normal electric ball entrance 22 in the subsequent opening. Even if it did, it was discharged out of the machine from the discharge port 25. Instead of this, even if the opening pattern of "3 seconds x 1 time" is set as one division, and the game ball entered in the previous opening is stored in the normal variable winning device 20, Only the first game ball out of the game balls entered by the new opening may be guided to the operation port 28 side.

- When performing the reach determination in the minute time saving state, the reach determination may be performed with the same probability as the reach winning probability in the normal time saving state.
- The technology of the present embodiment may be installed in a so-called V-certain machine (a game machine that controls a high-probability state based on passing through a specific area (V area) in a large winning opening).

- The first big prize opening 32 may be open for a long time in the same manner as the big win determined based on the determination of the big win in the big win determination.

- The big win determined based on the passage of the specific area may be continued by the second big winning device 40 after the end of the small winning game.
· It may be a pachinko game machine that does not have b time saving (play time).
The time-saving state (normal time-saving state or non-time-saving state) in the embodiment is, for example, a state in which the winning probability of normal symbols is high, and the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shortened, and the normal variable winning device 20 is opened. Only one of the extended time state and the increased opening count state may be satisfied.

- A notification effect may be performed for notifying the player of the fact that he or she has won the lottery in a short time c.
・After it was not judged to be a big hit in the big hit judgment, it was judged whether it was a short time (suddenly short time) or not, but the judgment of the big hit and the short time judgment of the c time were the same, and the random number obtained was the random number of the successful hit or the short time c. The jackpot determination may be executed by a method of determining whether or not it is a success random number.

・ In the jackpot determination performed by the game control microcomputer 61, a c time reduction table is set that is referred to only when a specific random number (for example, 65500 to 65535) is acquired, and using the table, c time reduction is won. You may make it determine whether it exists. In this case, a random number different from the random number used for judging the jackpot is generated, and based on this random number, it is judged whether or not the winning is made in a short time.

- If it is determined that the game control microcomputer 61 has failed in the jackpot determination, another random number value may be obtained, and whether or not to shorten the time may be determined by lottery.
・ Adopting control processing (so-called "special figure 1 priority fluctuation") that prioritizes the 1st special figure reservation (variation display of the 1st special symbol) over the 2nd special figure reservation (variation display of the 2nd special symbol) You may In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special reservation and the digestion of the second special reservation, and among the first special reservation and the second special reservation, the oldest one is digested in order. Control processing (a so-called “variation in ball entry order (stored order)”) may be used as control processing. In addition, a control process may be adopted in which the digestion of the first special figure reservation and the digestion of the second special figure reservation are digested in parallel.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Game area 7 Effect display device 10 Fixed winning device 11 First starting port 12 Gate 20 Normal variable winning device 21 Common electric movable member 21a Common electric movable member solenoid 22 Common electric ball entrance 23 Guide passage 23a first guide passage 23b second guide passage 23c third guide passage 24 distribution member 24a distribution member solenoid 25 discharge port 26 non-electric starting device 26a non-electric starting port 26b bridging guide 27 ball throwing member 27d ball receiving portion 27e ball throwing member Solenoid 28 Actuating port 30 First big winning device 32 First big winning port 40 Second big winning device 42 Second big winning port 51 First special symbol display 52 Second special symbol display 61 Game control microcomputer 101 Effect control microcomputer for

Claims (4)

A first ball entrance for giving an opportunity to execute a first judgment including a big win judgment, a first judging means for executing the first judgment, and starting a big win game when the result of the first judgment is a big win. A gaming machine comprising jackpot game control means,
a second ball entrance disposed upstream of the first ball entrance;
A passage area through which a game ball that has entered the second ball entrance can pass;
A game ball can enter the first ball entrance or can not enter the game ball, and the game ball enters the first ball entrance when the game ball passes through the passage area. a first opening/closing means that operates so that the can enter a ball;
A second opening/closing means that takes a state in which a game ball can enter the second ball entrance or a state in which the game ball cannot enter;
a passage opening that provides an opportunity to execute opening determination as to whether or not to open the second opening/closing means;
open/close determination means for executing the open determination;
opening/closing control means for controlling the operation of the second opening/closing means based on the open determination result;
It is arranged downstream of the second ball entrance, is capable of storing a plurality of game balls entered into the second ball entrance, and is longer than the time required to digest one big winning game. a ball-throwing means for throwing a game ball to the passing area at intervals. a discharge port for discharging game balls out of the game machine;
A game ball entering the second ball inlet can be distributed to the side of the sending means, or a game ball entering the second ball inlet can be distributed to the outlet side. means and
Distribution control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means;
game state control means capable of controlling a second state in which the number of executions of the first determination per unit time is greater than that of the first state;
The game state control means is
There is a case of controlling to the normal second state that is the second state after the big win, and a case of controlling to the special second state that is the second state without going through the big win,
The distribution control means is
In the first state, when the game ball enters the second ball entrance while the second opening and closing means is opened in the first mode, the game ball is distributed to the discharge port side. controlling the sorting means;
In the normal second state, when a plurality of game balls enter the second ball entrance when the second opening and closing means is opened in the second mode with a longer opening time than the first mode, controlling the distribution means so as to distribute a predetermined number of game balls to the side of the throwing means and distribute the remaining game balls to the side of the outlet;
During the special second state, when the game ball enters the second ball inlet when the second opening and closing means is opened in the third mode with the opening time shorter than the second mode, the second 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the number of game balls larger than the number of game balls entered when the second opening/closing means is opened in two modes to the side of the ball throwing means. game machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein said third mode is a mode in which short opening is repeated multiple times. The first determination includes a small hit determination,
a special prize winning device that is opened when the small hit is determined in the small hit determination;
A big winning device that is opened when a game ball that has entered the special winning device passes through a specific area, or when it is determined to be a big win in the big win determination,
an open ball inlet provided in a flow path different from the second ball inlet and always in an open state;
The first determination means is
When the game ball enters the open ball entrance, the big hit determination is executed, while when the game ball enters the first ball entrance, the big hit determination or the small hit determination is performed. 4. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is executed.

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